Year 2010 Tributes

For pet names beginning with "J".

Jade was our long time family pet. We loved her more than anyone could ever love a dog. She was such a sweet girl. Who loved her momma with all her heart. I loved her more than she will ever know. I can't believe that she is gone. I thought she would be with me forever. To just touch her and hug and kiss her would make my world. Knowing that I never will touch, hold, hug, or kiss her is the hardest part. Jade not only just a dog to us, Tori considered her a sister. She always traveled with us, and loved car rides so much. All I can hope for now is that she is riding in the passengers seat with Jesus. We will always love you Jade. Your a part of this family and will never be forgotten. Love Mommy, Daddy, and Tori.

Jag was a great cat. He always wanted the most attention (and he got it). He was very noisy, always meowing when he wanted something or even when he didn't want something. He would "talk" to you when you asked him questions or just talked to him. He was very loveable. He got his way, even when he shouldn't have. He was too lazy to jump back over the fence and would want us to carry him into the backyard or open the gate for him so he could go in, which I did almost every time. He was such a character.

He lived to be 10 years old. He was born on New Year's Eve 2000, shortly after midnight, so he was a millennium kitty. He was tragically taken from us on 01/13/10, being hit by a car. It was instantaneous and he didn't suffer, to which I am glad. He is now buried in our backyard, where we will plant flowers and have a memorial plaque made for him. He was more than just a pet, he was part of the family.

Everybody loved you Jaggers and you will be dearly missed. Maybe you are there with Mas now and both of you are watching over me. I will see you again some day. Wait for me. I love you and miss you very much. Good-bye Jag.

Jake entered my life when he was about five years old...overweight, arthritic, one eye, a scar on top of his head and a great big heart. I taught in a school for the Department of Junvenile Justice System and we started a dog handling program. Jake was huge and played a mean game of football with the boys. No one knew on which team he played, but his position was "tackle." He tore a few pairs of pants and some of the boys were afraid because was so big. When Jake started "protecting" us from the delivery companies, he came home with me. Jake loved car rides, toys, a big bowl of water, and me. I noticed that once he trusted someone, he would sleep with his good eye down. I'll miss my great big protector, if they only knew that you just had a great big bark along with your great big heart!

Wait for me at Rainbow Bridge, Big Guy.

Until then...Mommy

IN LOVING MEMORY TO OUR BELOVED PROTECTOR JAKE. YOU WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED . HAVE FUN PLAYING WITH BUCK,CHANCE,HAUSS,HOBBS,SIERRA & YOUR SPECIAL BUDDY ORWOOD!!

WE LOVE YOU,
YOUR FAMILY @ RANCHO DEL SOL

My Jake was given to me by my Dad - who two yrs later passed on. It was hard for this gift from Dad was now going to be with him and my sister Carol. Carol I lost this past Aug 2, 2009. Here I was coming back from a vacation away from him and I told him to be good and I would be back. He waited and my night of return as I stood in front of his sleeping sweet face he looked and saw his mom was home, wagging that tail into a tail wind, we hugged and I kissed him. We and the 2 cats all slept on the bed each one sleeping, touching to assurring we were all there. I helped old Jake from the bed in the morning we went out to feel the warmth of the sun. Still to early to be up and about he laid on the dining room floor, me back to bed..I awoke to his snoring was so sweet to hear. I finally said hey old fella guess everyone knows I'm back so lets get to the ringing all morning phone. As he went to stand the fear in his eyes as he couldn't seem to get himself up, I held him and said relax I got ya - crying and saying I love you, stay put on my bed as I grabbed the phone to call the vet and my sister who still had my car. The vet said get here when you can we will be waiting for you and my sister came and we went. His 15 yrs were great for sure. He loved me and I loved him. People saw the love he had for me and me for him. We were starting to grey together altho he was much more cutie then me. No red flags from the blood work other then the liver levels were high. Cushions diease was why. To see him in fear again like today and have to have tests, poked and probed I said its time - I love him enough to let him go its whats best for him not me...Sedative I requested so he would not be afraid and would relax so I could chat with him. I laid on the blanket with him at my side, his head on my shoulder as we said our goodbyes. I told him Carol was there as well as my Dad and Jesus our Papa will be by his side...He never was a licker only to Carol would he kiss and as I laid there patting his head and caressing those black lab ears I thought God just once I wish he would kiss me. He was sleeping and so at peace as he laid there and all of the sudden half opened eyes he lifted his sweet head and with this mouth and his nose he sniffed my entire face and mustarded enough strengh to pull his tongue to me and kissed my chin to my nose and laid his head down and I thanked him and cried I love you my good boy, my bubba, my friend wait for me I shall see you and the others again - you go play and see all our family tell Dad and Carol I so miss them and in came the vet and she adjusted his tongue and administered the lethal drug which Jake never moved or heard her come in, he was safe and peaceful in his momma's arms again full circle just like he did as a pup. Couldn't have asked for a better end of a long fun life for me and my friend.

Good Night my friend,
Your Momma,

Joan E. Hayward

My cat Jane was laid to rest yesterday after her short battle with cancer. "We will miss you momma"

Jared was a funny,looking dog who resembled a pot bellied pig. He was fat, happy and loveable. He was only one month old when I found him sleeping, in the sun, at the entrance to a church, with another puppy. I took both of them home. We lived together for 12 years. Jared loved my cats and they loved him. Every one slept together during the winter and summer months. It was all about being close to each other.

Jasper came to us from the shelter when he was about three months old. He was a beautiful dog, mostly beagle with a bit of basset but all hound. He was always gentle and friendly and was his mother's constant companion. He was a great traveler and loved to ride in the car. Jasper developed heart disease when he was twelve and the prognosis was grim. The medicines worked miracles and he was happy and lively until the week before he passed. We will always miss Jasper and his gentle companionship.

Goodbye Jas.

Maria Laura, Karl, and Matthew

Jaspy you where so sweet and good and quiet you where never any trouble playful and you will be missed,remembering are times togeather, you eating icecream with grandma are long times watching movies and cuddling i will miss that mommy will miss you so much, more then you'll ever know and i caint remember a time i wasnt happy to see you i will have your pictures and our memory togeather and one day we will be togeather again.

I just sent Jazmine Jade to heaven the other day after, 10 faithful year's with me! Also with Jazmine in heaven is her step sister, Tootsie who, while we knew Jazmine was seriously sick and that we were going to lose her, also got sick a week before Jazmine's passing and she also passed away on us? We lost 2 out of 3 GREAT DOGGIES, in less than a week. So, we still have Slyvester with us and everyday will get easier but Slyvester, will be longing for his 2 great buddies! We love you, Tottsie and Jazmine Jade for ever and ever!!

Jazz you did not stay long enough. We had only 5 short years together, but oh how are our lives had changed. You were the best! You were the coolest cat and so tolerant of Devin, I know toddlers can be rough, but you were soo good with him. You were a great companion to Joey and he misses you dearly. We miss you soo much and we still can't believe you are gone. I miss your kitty cries and I realize I will never wake up to them anymore. You are loved and I am sorry if I did not show it enough. Many hugs and many kisses, I love you dearly and forever. Love Mommy. Miss you

Dear Jazz, you came to me at 2 years old, injured and not sure about humans at all. I was luckily enough to adopt you a little loud ratbag you were. As the years went by and you learnt that I loved you, our bond grew so tight. You were always there with your unconditional love no matter what life was throwing at us. You did suffer quite a bit in this life; with your ills and anxiety but you were such a social friendly cat and many people loved you. I can't believe that the time has come for me to make that decision to end your suffering, I thought you'd be with me for a few more years yet; but I understand you have to go, there is playing and laughing to do at the Rainbow Bridge and you must leave me behind. Your spirit will always be with me and I know you will always bring me black cat love and luck. I know I wasn't a perfect parent but I hope you know you were my fur child, I loved you soo much and I hope you enjoy the after life little buddy I will always remember you. Thanks for sharing your life with me. Love you forever. See you one day again.
Pam xxx

Jeff was a very loving dog who was always pleased to see people and was full of life and energy. I wish we could have given him the attention and energy and love back that he deserved but I hope we did our best.

He loved chasing birds and hares and other small animals and being free to roam when we walked him and this unfortunately led to his demise. I am glad he had the freedom he had but it wont be the same without our 'ludraman' – a friendly Irish term for a bit of a fool, which he was on many occasions. But some of us loved him the more for that.

It seems too quiet when the postman comes and in the house of an evening without Jeff. He loved to get right up to the fire sometimes, where it seemed too hot for anyone to bear the heat, and any attention he received was eagerly accepted as he had endless love to give.

Rest in Peace Jeff

Love from Iain and Caroline and James and Sinead.

Sweetie Pie,

We were so blessed to be together for over 10 years. I'm thankful that you never knew there was cruelty in this world and only knew love and happiness and good health until those last 2 days. I'll always remember how you would sit on my lap and snuggle next to me to sleep, how you insisted on sitting on my lap even in the car (all 80 pounds of you!). Thank you for wrapping your body around my head when I had migraines. I miss wrapping my arms around your beautiful body, but feel comfort knowing that you're still with me in spirit and that we will really be together again. I carry your collar in my car and have a a special pendant with your ashes and some of your beautiful hair that I wear. You are still my soul mate and the love of my life. I won't fear my own death because I know you'll be there waiting for me. Until then, play with Piper and Bob and sleep with me and enjoy your new life.

Love,
Momma

My best friend and companion. Jenna had the best personality, attentive, and gentle love. We both had a tough journey together for the past 15yrs. From an abusive marriage for both of us. The past four years have been healing and supportive for both. We had so many plans, Her last few weeks were spent camping in my son's large camper trailer. Loved her movies and exploring outside.

She loved outside and had a passion for flowers(wild ones). Gave kisses and massages. Mondays I will celebrate your life with a candle lit in the window.

I will miss her always.

LOVE YOU JENNA

To Our Flower, Jenny-Lin: Your sweet face was always waiting for us by the door when we got home. You will be missed forever. Every night when we go to bed, we will still hear you scratching to get up on the bed. Your fierce growl when Dad got your "tutu". You trusted your Dad so much, you never worried that he would let you fall from his arms. We know that you and Reggie and Meechie and Lillie and Jelly will be waiting for us when we come over the Rainbow Bridge. Have fun and give Reggie a big kiss for us. We love you more than you loved us, if that is possible. I'm having a hard time saying goodbye, I brought you into this world as your nurse at the vet hospital and became your mommy. You were as close to my heart as a human daughter would be. I miss you Jen-Jen, Beany-butt, Bean-Bean. Dad loved you more and I know you loved him more. I give him that. He loved you so much, he couldn't see you suffer. You had the best life that we could give you and now you are sitting in Jesus' lap giving him our kisses. We love you.
Dad and Mom

This is for our beautiful baby girl who will be in our dreams and thoughts for ever , mummy and daddy love and miss you so much,spot misses you like mad and hes so much like his mummy..your not in pain any more sweatheart and your free to run and play once again with tyson and briddy, take care princess and sleep tight love mummy and daddy and spot x x x

Jesse,  
     No words can express how you are missed. You were the best 15 years of our lives.  
     Your enthusiasm for life was infectious. Bouncing up steps on three legs to playing under the sheets while I made the bed, it was all fun for you and for us because of you. The best was your marathon running in circles around the house when you had so much energy. Or was it the 'wooo-wooo-wooo' when you were so happy you couldn't contain it. It may have even been digging in your bed until you had us laughing till we cried.  
     Your soul was so visible in your eyes. You were gentle, loving, patient, especially with your sister, and the sweetest girl in the world. You were your Dad's and my world.  
     Your grace and agility were a joy to watch. You could jump onto the bed without missing a step or giving it a thought. Your favorite place to rest was on the back of the couch while watching what went on out the front door.  
     How could we not miss a precious girl with all these wonderful qualities. You are still the brightest part of our lives and we miss you so. Please continue to watch over your sister. I know you love the Rainbow Bridge and we can't wait to come for you there. I hope you have met your sister and brother, Lady and Baron.

All our love, precious baby girl,
Mom and Dad

Jessie, you were a wonderful companion to all of us for 14 years. You were so vibrant and full of energy. You always loved to take part in boating, swimming, hiking in the woods, catching balls and toys, and herding us in the right direction. We’ll miss you waiting at the door for us to come home. You are in a different home now and in a sense you are still waiting at that door for us to come home. You have changed our lives forever. We love you and miss you so much! Jenny, Marshall, Todd, Tia & Chris.

My beautiful Jett came to me at my home one day unannounced. I already had another cat and take pet ownership seriously so I did not think I wanted another cat. I did not feed him although he returned everyday (those who have fed a cat know you pretty much own it after that). Well, he came and came. He seemed to always know where I was in the house and he would jump up in that particular window, sometimes startling me. This went on for awhile when it became apparent to me that this cat was meant to be mine. I made the conscious decision to go ahead and adopt him and make him a full fledge member of the family. Boy, what a great decision that was. Jett filled my life with joy. He was the most loving, kind cat I have ever known. He only wanted to be with me and would wait patiently at night for my return from work. He was the sweetest cat in the world and would do little sweet things like give me what I called tiny little love bites on the back of my ankle/calf as I fixed his dinner. I would coo and he would do it again...so gentle, so sweet...his way of telling me how much he loved me.  
He passed September 27, 2010 of cancer. I will miss him everyday but hope that the healing will begin soon.

My beautiful Jewel. She was my girl with the pearl. I loved her so much and miss her beyond belief. She gave me 14 wonderful years and she will never be forgotten for all the unconditional love she gave to me. She always use to know just the right moments when I needed a kiss from her or a snuggle. She was a beautiful whippet who in good health would run like the wind, but in the last year or so, she became ill and she began to need assistance just to get up. It was when the quality of her life started to become non-existent, and it was heartbreaking. I had to make the decision to let her go. It was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Now she leaves her best friend, Sunny (my IG), and my boys, and me deeply missing her. I see her in every corner of my house and I only hope this empty hole in my heart will slowly be filled with the wonderful memories of her life, though today that seems so far away. She was with me during the most personal challenges of my life, and I will always love her for the comfort she gave me. She had a keen sense of exactly what you were feeling. She was so smart, so sharp, and always watched over her little buddy, Sunny, like a mother hen. Jewely Wooly, you are forever in my heart. I hope you knew just how much you were loved. You are so missed. We will be together one day. Love, mama

        Jingles or Jingie as we liked to call her was a wonderful chocolate cocker spaniel who brought much joy into her family's lives. Jingie loved to eat & sleep. We would joke that she would take a early morning nap and a mid morning nap before all her afternoon naps. She hated getting dressed up although she would do it for Halloween & Christmas pictures. She would get so embarrassed. Jingles loved to play with "babies" - her toys. She also loved to roll a treat ball around. She enjoyed sleeping in her "apartment" - her crate. Jingie also liked to bark at passing motorcycles and passing people. She enjoyed visiting a local amusement park and loved to people watch. I think she loved her brother, Banjo, too. They were good pals to each other. Banjo misses her too.  
        Jingles was a well traveled dog. She visited many college football games & dorm rooms (on the sneak). At one time she lived in both PA & VA. She lived between 2 houses because Mom & I both missed her and wanted to be with her. She was such a good dog. We miss her terribly. She went through so much in her life. She was diagnosed with Cushings Disease and underwent treatment in 2009. She survived that only to be taken by unsuspected liver cancer. We lost her in a matter of 16 hours. We're happy that she's at peace now, but we can't wait to see her again.

My dear Jai Jai

Bless you forever. Mommy loves you forever. You are my lagugi, my litte and my last son. You are the cutest dog I ever seen

Thank you for staying with mom for moret than 12 years.

I hope one day Mommy will see you and your brothers and sister again.

Mommy Mommy

To an "Old Soul" who forever loved me and protected me. He was there when no one else was. He had one true devotion and that was to me. He came to me at 8 weeks old and already weighed 15 pounds. He was full of vigor and always wanted to play or go for walks or rides in the car. One day his spleen had to be removed and cancer was found at that time. We would hand feed him on the floor whatever he would want. All my neighbors would come by and help take care of him when he could no longer walk. It was time to let my old boy go for he was an "old soul" and the best in the world. It's years later now but my feelings and thoughts are still with him. I miss you every day, Jocko. Mommy

The Protector of the House
The Healer to the family
The Vessel of Love and Joy

You brought us so much joy than we could ever imagine
When you left this world, you left a void in our hearts
But you left behind rays of bright memories

You're always in our thoughts
You're always in our hearts
You're always with us in spirit.

Michael and Family

My beloved Joey and Sadye -
I know I adopted you both later in life, but I still feel you were here too short of time with me. You are amazing loves, that brightened my life so very much. Thank you for giving me the gift of your lives in mine. I love you and miss you so very much.....

My dearest JoJo, when you came into our lives... You were so small and you crawled across the carpet to greet us.. you had already had a litter of beautiful kitties, which we still have your daughters, Charm, and bubblebutt..you were so gentle when your 2 other babies were adopted to our friends.. We use to play toss and fetch with milk rings, and oh how you loved your cat nip..We fostered Smokey till he left and you just looked at him and said that he was ok, byt most of the others just hissed till they got along..When stubbers came along, you were the one that treated him like he was one of your own.. You have bought so much joy into our lives, and we will never forget it..  
I came home from work one night and seen you in the bathroom just laying there,and knew that something was wrong.. It was about 2 in the morning and you just looked so helpless.. We rushed you to the animal hospital in Fort Wayne.. They said you had anemia, severe dehydration, and a temp that was 10 degrees below normal.. We sat there while they warmed you up, gave you iv fluids, and did blood work.  
They kept you there that night and watched you..We took you to the vet the next day and they gave you fluids and watched you close.  
We bought you home and you seemed to be doing better.. I know that you hated those nasty oral antibotics, gerber baby food that we had to force feed you, and the pedilite.. It was hard work, as my wife did almost all of it, especially when I was working.. She started to eat while hiding under the bed.. Next day we saw her with kitty litter in her mouth, so she went back to the vet. She had an enema,fluids,and some bitamins in a tube.. We waited to see if that made a difference, but she was still so weak, that she ate a little and just laid there.. We all talked it over and decided that she has suffered enough, and it was time for the Lord to let her roam free with her family over the rainbow... She will be sadly missed by her feline friends, shadow,bobo,lightning,stubbers, daughters Charm, and bubblebutt.  
You might be gone in our home baby girl, but not in our heart.. I miss you sweetie, but we will see each other again...Thank you for helping warm our hearts and enriching our minds..We will think of you always.. Eric, Carrie, James, Sylvia, and Becca

Jonah came to us 10 1/2 years ago, he was at the shelter as a stray. Unlike most dogs at the shelter, when we first saw him he was laying on his back playing with a toy. When we adopted Jonah, we learned he had heartworm and successfully treated him for it. We also adopted Shadow, a black lab/shepherd mix at the same time.

From day one, Jonah had a joy for life, and we often called him "Jolly Jonah". He played like a puppy his whole life, and especially loved when children visited since we didn't have any...he would run and get a toy and run back to them with it. Jonah was the happy-go-lucky of the two dogs, and was a good match for the more serious Shadow. He didn't bark for the first three weeks we had him, and we think Shadow taught him how.

Jonah and Shadow have traveled with us to many vacation spots including Cape Cod, Maine, NYC, Virginia Beach, Lake Placid and more. Jonah loved going on our boat on the lake, and he loved sitting outside with us or smelling the outside by his door. He slept with Ken every night of his life. His favorite time of the day was supper. He lived a wonderful life but gave us so much more than we could ever give him.

Very recently he had developed a limp and some back problems which appeared to be arthritis, and we were treating him with medicine and acupunture which really helped. However, this past Monday night he fractured his leg while walking and it turned out he had bone cancer that seemed progressed. We kept him for three more days with close advisement from our vet, but when we carried him outside, he would cry and shake which was so unlike him. The prognosis was not good and he was in such pain. Yesterday, May 13, 2010, our vet came to our house and helped Jonah pass on.

We will miss our jubilant, joyous, jolly, wonderful beautiful boy so much. Heaven will not be heaven unless he is there.

We love you Jonah and miss you so much......Father, Mother and Shadow

My beautiful sweet boy, brave tigger, amazing snogmonster, you are the first one I think of when I awake, and the last one I think of at night. There are no words for how much I miss you. I am so grateful you shared your life with me. I will love you always, baby.

Laura

Joshua our beloved sweetheart, nephew of Asher who you adored and she you, how can love hurt this much? with you both gone the pain is unbearable you were both so loving affectionate and gentle to us and to each other, two years you were without Asher and you missed her so much, but now my little one's you are together in God's Presence for ever renewed, restored and whole again, Halleluia. Our pain is great I don't know how we will get through these days but to know we will be reunited is our strength, so play little one's and keep an eye out for your mum and dad, love you and miss you both so much our hearts ache, our tears fall, Lord grant us peace and healing, Amen.

Thank you for almost 24 years of fun rides and happy memories, Jubilee! I almost made it in time to see you born all those years ago, and I cared for you every day and night since then like the spoiled girl you were.. until I watched you die today. I pray that you have found Sunny and the two of you can continue having many happy days and nights together. I'll remember you always, Jube!
I love you.. Lori and Guy.

Thank you for the best Mom and Dad a family member could have. You have cared for me tirelessly, with great devotion, and love. For this I thank you. I maybe away, but I'm not gone. I've just moved on to a heavenly place. I would lick your tears if I were here, but I have had to go on. I have been blessed all these years with a wonderful family that is dear. Please don't cry, remember when my tail once wagged til the end. I want you to know I'm in a safe place where the heavens to be are smiling down on my face. I love and hope to lessen your sorrow, but please remember the remember the memories we have shared.

My Special little Princess, the days and nights seem so very long with you gone! I rescued you when your first owner decided that since you couldn't be housebroken that they would put you down and you gave me 11 1/2 years of repayment. And in your special way you saved my life when your Daddy was called home ahead of all of his "pack".

I know that you are running in joyful bounds chasing butterflies and hunting with your cat buddy Madam. That you are sitting on your ever patient brothers' head, just to hear your Daddy laugh.

My carpets are cleaner..but the laughter is gone here. Belle, Glory and I miss you terribly.

Until we all meet again, be good my little girl.

Our precious, precious angel. You brought so much joy into our lives. We love and miss you so very, very much. It's so empty and lonley here without you. In our hearts, you will live forever!

Love always,

Mommy & Daddy