Year 2010 Tributes

For pet names beginning with "P".

Precious baby girl Palin, your gone forever but you will ALWAYS be in our hearts. You touched our lives and made us feel loved. I will never forget the day your daddy brought you to meet me for the first time....one look into those big beautiful, human-like eyes and I knew you were meant to be mine and ours. On that very day, you touched our lives- we never imagined how much love and happiness one sweet little girl could bring to our world. You made us laugh and smile everyday...especially when we needed it the most! You loved us as much as we loved you. My sweet "Pay-Pay", you were such a GOOD GIRL and there's no way to replace you!! We miss you TERRIBLY and would give anything to have one more day with you. You touched our lives and made us feel loved- you will forever live in our hearts...our precious baby girl Palin.

Papito closes an end of an era. This little guy just kept on ticking. I got him from the shelter, in 1996, when he was approximately 3 1/2 years old. He was the first little dog I ever owned, four pounds; then he gained weight to 7 lbs. Everyone had something to say to him because of his small size, he just wanted to be left alone. He liked being anonymous. He was the alpha dog and protected his food. Now he joins his kennel mate from the shelter, Fred. I love and miss this little guy already.

Patch was born under our old Pole barn and the fact that he survived was a miracle in itself. His mom was abandoned and took refuge under our pole barn during a stormy time of the year. She had a litter of pups but her litter area flooded and we thought they had all drowned! He survived and Patch grew to 75lbs and would try to lick you to death! Although he was a great watchdog he was never aggressive but his bark was threatening. He learned many tricks but the one trick that led to his demise was digging under the fence. He was a street-smart dog and knew about cars and to stay out of the road. He would disappear over night on many occasions, exploring the rural countryside but that freedom finally caught up to him. When he wasn’t acting himself we checked him out and found he had been shot! The bullet had went clean through him and we took him to the vet. His organs were too badly damaged to save him so we humanely sent him to the Rainbow Bridge. Patch we will always love you and miss your deep bark. You were just a big baby so we don’t know why anybody would shoot you. You looked like a bear and probably were someplace you didn’t belong! I am sorry the person that shot you didn’t know you like we did. If they did they would have never hurt you. I know we will see you again at the Rainbow Bridge.

My dearest baby,
Mommy misses you so much. You were my constant companion, my squishy, my love. You chose me to be your mommy when you were just three months old and I was eleven years. It was meant to be. We grew up together and I wouldn't trade anything for the memories I have with you.

You were the smartest cat I know and by far the most loving. You were always there for me. I miss your head butts and your rough kisses. I miss your playful eyes and your soft fur. I miss your cuddles and the sound of your voice. I miss you, Patches. There's such a big hole in my life now, but you'll never leave my heart.

Have fun at Rainbow Bridge. I will join you one day and we will be together forever after.

I love you, boo,  
Mommy

My precious little love bug - your love is everlasting in my every waking moment. I see that time doesn't matter with your passing on to the bridge. It still feels like yesterday that I laid you to rest. I know that I did all that I could to sustain a good life for you my precious baby girl. Your time had come upon us both and the right choice was the hardest that I have ever walked through. I have never been the same since March 6, 2009. My heart is broken but grateful that I knew a love like yours, never before, maybe never again. There will never be another you. Since you were such pure love, devotion, loyal, patient and tolerant, I don't believe you came to me to cause me suffering in your passing but to leave me with such wonderful memories and the hope for a future in meeting with you once again at your romping and resting place at the bridge. I so long to hold you, touch you, kiss your muzzle, tell you thank you for all that you taught me, tell you how sorry I am for not taking heed to the warnings your tried to give me about certain people. Oh you were so keen. I love you so deeply and will forever. My precious companion, you were so present for so long and now so missed beyond description. Nine months gone and never to be forgotten. Happy New Year my sweet Princess Pati. Run free little girl and know that I shall come to pick you up as the Good Lord allows. Always with you my little love. From your Mimi.

Dearest Paws,

Here we are again 2 years now that our lives have been without you. I can't tell you how many times we talk about you, think about you, and miss you. It's strange. I feel like it has been so long since we were together, yet, I also feel like it was just the other day... I think it's because the happiness you brought to our lives when you were here will never burn out. I feel like you are here all the time with us in spirit and that's what is getting me thru the years until we are all together again. You are deeply loved and truly missed. You were such a big part in all our lives. The memories we have of you will always hold a special place in each of our hearts.

All our love forever and ever,

Mommy, Daddy, and Ashlyn

Payton touched our lives and the lives of everyone who got to know him. Many people who were previously afraid of dobermans came to appreciate his friendly nature. He was loyal, intelligent and handsome. He loved to chase squirrels and golf balls, carry around his favorite rocks and he loved to play with children. He passed away suddenly, and although we knew the day would come when we had to say goodbye, we miss him more than we ever imagined we would.

Peach Pit Piece O $%&! you captured our hearts. As a puppy we thought we lost you after your first set of boosters. That bubble of fluid really made you look like Quasimoto. You and your hubby Brooke had two wonderfull little boys Dudley and Smuckers. The way you used the stuffed lion as a baby sitter while they were still in the box will never be forgotten. Then you go and get early onset cataracts. So new eyes for Peaches. You refused to let any other dogs play in the house. That was just not allowed. But outside you would be the leader in the play. But it had to be what you wanted. You were the QUEEN. You loved the snow and would get your fur all tangled and matted whenever we would get some. But for some reason you hated wet grass, so your highstepping prance in the rain or simply in the morning was a sight to behold. You were the insperation for Camp Poodle to teach other dogs how to live with "attitude." You were always very loving. Always wanting to nuzzle in and fall asleep on a lap or in arms. You were a wonderful baby girl. Mommy and Daddy and the whole family will miss you very much! We love you Peaches.

Peaches didn't have an easy life but in spite of that she was such a loving dog and appeared to be smiling all the time. When she was not feeling threatened, she was friendly and loved to visit neighbors and play in their yards. She had a hard time trusting because her families betrayed her time after time. She finally had a stable home but after a time, even they got tired of her. Instead of giving her dignified and comfortable final years, they dropped Peaches at the pound to be killed. They wanted a puppy. How scared she must have been. What a terrible end for such a loyal little girl that asked so little.  
We can only hope that she is now welcomed into a loving, permanent pack that will be there for all eternity, running and playing and never again feeling the pain of rejection.

We miss you Peaches. We wish we could have saved you. If only we had known. - your friends and neighbors.

We lost you yesterday and the past 24 hours have been hard. I still can't believe you are gone. I keep looking around the house to check on you and then it dawns on me that you are gone. I remember the day that we got you. Grandma and Grandpa decided that they were going to get a puppy for me for my 16th birthday. I had to wait until 2 weeks after my birthday because we went to Europe. I was so excited I and all I thought about was getting my puppy after the trip was over. Grandma took me to the local pet store to look at puppies. I was holding a schnauzer puppy that was with you in the playpen, my Mom picked you up and said what about this one? I said no because you werent the kind of dog that I wanted.

But then I put the schnauzer down and Grandma handed you to me. As soon as you looked at me in the eyes and snuggled under my chin I knew you were meant to be my dog and I did not look back. We had to leave you there for a few days so we could prepare to bring you home. I didn't sleep for those 2 days because I was so excited. I remember when we picked you up the man let you run around the store and boy could you run! Grandma asked me is this really the dog that you want? I said YES. We brought you home and Grandpa and Greg fell in love with you too. Midnight the cat however, was not as thrilled. You tried to run up and play with him and he swatted you in the face.

I remember that you sure loved to chew things! You even chewed my drivers permit up 2 days after I got it. I had to hand feed you when we first got you home but you settled in eventually and then you turned into a scavenger. That was partly Grandpas fault because he would feed you table scraps. But one this was evident, you were the most affectionate dog. You loved everyone and whenever someone came to the house to visit you would greet them with a wagging tail and would run up to them with the PET me face.

In the beginning Grandma wanted you to sleep in the crate but I couldnt do that to you so eventually you slept with me every night. You would snuggle so close to me and I called you my little heater. You were such a tough little dog, getting smacked by a bear and bouncing right back, and then when you got sick you would always bounce back. We loved taking you outside and watching you run. You were so adorable prancing around. Making the decision to let you go was the the hardest decision we had to make.

We tried everything to keep you healthy but when it became evident that you weren't going to get better this time we had to do the best thing for you. We had many sleepless nights trying to decide what to do. You were in so much pain from the arthritis and your pain medicine wasn't helping anymore that you would cry all night, you didn't even eat as much as you used to. We used to call you the garbage can and we knew that this was not the Peanut we loved. You were always such a happy dog running around wagging your tail. When you didn't even do that anymore we knew you were no longer happy. We did not want to be selfish and keep you keep you around for our sakes when we knew you were in so much pain.

Your last day on earth was heartbreaking. We gave you a rib-eye steak before we took you to the vet and though you ate some you didn't eat much. Grandma and I took you to the vet but I couldn't stay with you when they did what they had to do, I know it was selfish of me but I wanted to remember you as you used to be. Grandma was there with you at the end and she said you went peacefully. When we got home everyone just hugged each other and cried even Grandpa and Greg.

The one thing that gives us comfort is that we know that you are in heaven and young again. Midnight was probably waiting for you and swatted you in the face when you got to heaven. We know now you are able to run around, be happy and eat as much as you want. You taught me a lot. You taught me what unconditional love is and I will always remember the good times that we had together. I thank God that you came into our lives and gave us a good 16 years of love and memories. You will always be in our hearts and when we meet again we can be together forever. I love you and though my heart is broken right now I know we made the right decision and you are finally at peace, there is no more pain and you will always be with me. I love you Peanut.

My sweet Pearl was part of my heart and soul. She was my best friend and always gave unconditional love. She will forever be missed and loved. There will never be complete and total happiness in my life again without her here with me. I pray that she knows everything I did was for her happiness and that she forgives me for anything I ever did that would have caused any sadness in her life. I know that God will protect and love her untill we will be together again.

Pebbles, you were a great dog and my best friend. I knew the Dalmation breed had a lot of energy, but I really never minded. You loved me with all of your heart. You knew my heart was always yours. You were the best mother to the hundreds of puppies and kittens we have fostered over the years. I know your life was cut short by the medications that you had to take. I'm sorry I couldn't give you more care. I will never forget you.

Pebbles,

You will ALWAYS be in my heart. You brought me so much love and joy in the 16 years you were in my life. I can never repay you for all that you have given me, you added to my life in so many ways. You were always there for me, even in the end, you let me know you were there and that it would be okay. You were and always will be my soulmate dog. Words cannot describe how deeply I love you. I know you loved me, you showed me every day, no matter what was happening around us, you showed me that you loved me. We went through so much together, and this past year you were so strong and endured so much. I know that we will be together again one day, until then I will cherish all the memories you have given me and carry you in my heart each and every day. You are the best dog EVER! I miss you and your wonderful doggie kisses. There will NEVER be another Pebbles. Bless your little heart, Pumpkin.
Hugs, kisses and belly rubs to you...lots of belly rubs.
I love you sweetie.

Love,
Mommy

PeeWee was a Chihuahua that thought he was a Rottweiller.When he was born, he took a few breaths and died. The man that owned the parents got a straw and blew a few short breaths into his mouth and he started breathing again. I got him when he was 6 weeks old. He was my best buddy and I took him everywhere I could. He would ride on my shoulders. His favorite thing to do was play ball. We did everything together. He slept with me. He was so very protective of me. You had better not dare raise your hand against me when he was in my arms!

On the night of 6/22/09, I had a feeling I was going to lose him. He kept coming to me and touching my foot with his little paw and looking at me like he was trying to tell me something was wrong. I begged him not to leave me! But then I thought about it. I told him if he had to go it was okay. My grandson Austin (13) was here. I asked him to watch PeeWee so I could make my husband's lunch for the next day. When I was halfway through, I heard Austin screaming PeeWee's name. I ran in there and Austin was holding PeeWee up in the air. Austin was so scared he didn't know what to do. He comes over alot and he loved PeeWee so much! I took PeeWee and started screaming because I could not bare what was fixing to happen. He took one last breath and died in my arms. I went to pieces! My husband buried him in his favorite blanket. Alot of people came to my house that night and for the next few days. I got so many calls, texts and cards. PeeWee was so very loved by everyone that knew him!

Sweet Darlin PeeWee, it will never ever be the same without you! There is a hole in my heart so big that it can't be filled until I see you again. I miss your kisses, your beautiful eyes, your dead fishy breath and everything about you! Not a second goes by that I don't think of you. If love could have saved you, you never would have died! Extremely missed by Mom P.S.- Tell Big Pop, Prince and Wild Thing hello, and Petey too. I wish I could hold you again!

Peggy Sue, (aka Peg-ur-ra, aka Preggers, aka Pegga, aka Miss Peggy, aka Miss Piggy), you were an oddball cat....just like your mom. I remember when you were born- little ratbaby that you were- already eating more than the average cat. When the time came to give up your brothers and sister, everyone knew I was keeping you because you kissed everyone like your mom. I miss your whine in the mornings because I couldn't get to the cans fast enough for you. I laugh when I think about how you used to pretend your were homeless so the neighbors would feed you...as if you needed more food. As the vet said you had some 'girth' to you. When you slept on the cat tower, half of you hung off of it, but that just meant there was more of you to love.

I know Minnie misses having your wind around her legs and clean her ears. Dixie, well, I know she loved you in her own way. After all, I saw her defend you when Boy would get too rough. I miss your belly, which you liked scratched. I thought I saw you at the 'drive through window' the other night, but I remembered you were gone. You did not suffer, thank God. But I am suffering, and so is Rich.

It is cruel to have lost two of my best friends in 5 months to that stupid road. If you'd just waited, we'd be out of there in just a couple weeks, baby. I wanted you to see the new house- no speeding cars and lots of woods! But you and your mom are back together now, which makes me feel better. Poor Boy is lonely, though- both of his playmates are gone. Yes, the 'food guard' is gone, but he isn't happy about that at all.

Rich and I have cried many tears for you, but we will see you again someday, sweet girl. If you need us, we're here.

We miss you and we will always love you.

I will miss you always, Pepper, my little Chick-a-dee.

Pepper was a five pound Papillon that died because of his trust. He drowned at the hands of a little girl who loved him and he loved her. She was too young to realize how it would end and her grown-ups had gotten complacent because they were so close and didn't, of course, believe she would ever hurt him. And she wouldn't have, intentionally.

Everytime we lose a loved pet, a little bit of our heart goes with them. Unlike a broken arm, it never really heals. It just develops scar tissue. A boat load of guilt doesn't help.

Dedicated to the quiet and sulky heat seeking cat that was Pepper. Wherever there was a hot radiator or a warm fire - she would be found, not willing to share with anyone. To the cat that gave me company whilst on my own and the one who would always share the bed with me. Now joined by Harry and Sylvester where she can keep a matriarchal eye on them.

Lots of love and missing you always

Alan & Jo

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My Little Angel, She hadn`t a bad bone in her body. My constant companion who brought me so much love and Pleasure.  
It was terrible to see you suffer, My heart is broken.  
I love you so much, Mum xxx

Peter Pan was my first dog. I got him at a pet store. He was always a little sickly with allergies but eventually outgrew them. He was the mediator between the others we rescued. He was a big baby and loved being rocked and sang to. It broke my heart when he stopped eating. We knew the time was getting close. Here is was the weekend and it happened to be Easter Weekend. I could tell by his body language that he wanted to be at peace. It was so very hard! We waited at the all night clinic for over 2 hours. He was so restless. Finally we got his examine and were getting ready to give him the peace he wanted. I got one more chance to rock him and sing to him. He never fought at all......we took him home. I had him cremated so I could be with him forever. Today is the first day I have actually cried for him since seeing that the ceremony is being held tonight. I kind of put his box on my desk and hadn't dealt with it. I will always love him. Oh, I chose his name because mine is Wendy. Goodbye my little guy.......5/31/2010

To our very special little girl, lovely Phoebe. You went through most of your life with Arthritis, you were never totally well. Mummy and Daddy miss you very much and hope that we did the right thing for you. We did not want to let you go but we did not want you to suffer. Towards the end of your life you became a very affectionate little girl and we are so pleased that we had that special time with you. Now you are with your lovely brother Gwillum and daddy Harvey, so we know that you are happy but we miss you so much. One day little one, we will all be together again, Mummy Daddy, Harvey, Efie, Gwillum and you. We will be able to hold you in our arms again and smell your lovely fur but for now lovely Phoebe, be happy. God bless.

Please everyone say a little prayer for Pinkerton. He was just laid to rest. He had been with me, since the day he was born. In fact I pulled him out, when his Mom was having trouble. He has been with me working on 15 years, through thick and thin, and through 3 husbands. Pink loved me just for being me. I could have ask for no better a friend than he. I'm a better person for having had him in my life.

Pinky and Kenny were sweet ferral kitties who were trapped, and were physicaly (but not soulfully) destroyed by a really mean man. They were so sweet,loving, and cute. I want them to know I loved them both very much, and miss them as tears stream dowm my face. Petunia is another ferral, who so petite and sweet like a little flower, died of FIP, but is not suffering anymore. I love and miss her too. Look forward to seeing them all in heaven one day where there will be no more violence, evil, or desease. We will be with Jesus forever. Until then......... lots of love xoxoxo.  
"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it (fall of man in the Garden of Eden)in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from the bondage to death and decay, and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. (Christ restores the creation to their natural order before fall of man Romans 8:18-21

~Twyla

My beloved Pookie, your life was cut tragically short. When I found you over two years ago my life changed in so many ways, and definitely for the better. I thought we had years and years together. You were so young and energetic. You were always by my side. You were the sweetest dog that just wanted to be loved. I love you so much and you loved me more than any living thing on this Earth has. I will treasure you always. I love you Pookie!

POOKIE WAS MY HEART HE WAS A GIFT FROM GOD HE WAS THE MOST PERFECT DOG THAT THERE COULD EVER BE , HES MY HEART I MISS HIM SO BAD I NEED TO HOLD HIM.. :( HES A ONCE IN A LIFETIME FRIEND.. MY HEART IS EMPTY I AM SO LONELY AND HURT SO BAD HE DIED LAST TUESDAY NIGHT AND I CANNOT BELIEVE HES NOT HERE, HE WENT EVERYWHERE WITH ME WE DID EVERYTHING TOGETHER...IT RIPPED OUT MY HEART TO SEE HIM DIE. POOH LOVED TO EAT, GO BYE BYE IN THE TRUCK , TAKE WALKS AND SLEEP WITH MOMMY..MY HUBBY FOUND POOH COMING FROM WORK , POOH WAS WALKING DOWN THE MIDDLE OF A VERY BUSY STREET IN BAD PART OF TOWN IF HE HADNT STOPPED POOH WOULD HAVE GOTTEN HIT , SO HUBBY OPENED CAR DOOR AND POOH JUMPED IN THIS LIL APRICOT AND WHITE FUR BALL. HE WAS SCARED AND AS SOON AS I SEEN HIM IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT.. I HAD 7 AWESOME YEARS WITH MY ANGEL HE NEVER DID ANYTHING WRONG HE WAS PERFECT.. ME AND POOKIE HAD ONE HEART TOGETHER THATS HOW MUCH I LOVED HIM AND HOW CLOSE WE WERE..THE PAIN IS HEART BREAKING..POOKIE MOMMY LOVES YOU MORE THAN LIFE ITSELF I YERN TO HOLD YOU AGAIN I CRY CONSTANTLY ..I PRAY I SEE YOU AGAIN..LOVE MOMMA

I can't believe that you are gone...you have been the light of my life for the past 7 months and took a piece of my heart with you when you passed. you are in "hog heaven" now with all the other potbellied piggys.

Since you only got to be with us for such a short amount of time, im glad that you were spoiled rotten!! if you wanted a belly rub, we gave belly rubs, if you wanted to go outside, we went outside and played. you will always be in our hearts and you touched sooo many peoples lives. your grunts and squeals will forever be etched in the minds of everyone who knew and loved you!

Porkchop was the best pig anyone could ever ask for, he can never be replaced, but our memories will keep him alive in our hearts.

I love you chopper and miss you everyday...rest in peace buddy and im looking forward to seeing you on the other side one day..... Brittany, Brandon, Kevin and Kaylee

How can I ever forget the day you entered my life...that big head, the small body, that enormous bundle of energy. You soon took over our house and my heart. You were so funny, so playful, so darn smart. You were the inspiration for having another. You taught him everything and gave up so much of yourself, you truly were never selfish in sharing your stuff, our house, or our love with Rudy. You were smart enough to know that I loved you so much. You stood by me when I divorced and when I remarried. You truly were so intuitive towards peoples emotions and feeling. As time got the best of you and the dementia set in, I did not originally understand how my smart dog could keeping staining my carpet. You kept loving me no matter how mad I got you. When Rudy died I had more time to spend with you and realized how wrong I was. You were still loving and playful, you just forgot where the grass was and how to use reverse. The last 6 months were a blessing from God. I had the incredible opportunity to love and play with you again and to let you know how special you were to us. I will never forget you watching tv, running with my sock, pulling me around the walk, or jumping on my bed. I can only wish we had 1 more car ride together. I will see you someday at the bridge. Please look after Rudy. I love and miss you so much!

Precious was my baby girl cat up to the day she passed. She picked me to be her companion when she was 3 months old. We set out to conquer the world! That was always our motto. She was my cat before I got married and always remained loyal to me, even after getting married and getting another boy cat and boy dog. She was the only girl and was the boss of all the boys in the house.

Precious began battling kidney disease in January 2010. We tried everything we could to help her maintain a good quality of life while her kidneys continued to deteriorate. As she lost more weight and became less active, I made the selfless decision to let her go to Rainbow Bridge.

Today I woke up and spent the morning with her, comforting her and telling her that it would be ok. We would be together again! I was able to hold her and be with her as she took her final breaths. Although she will no longer be with me in flesh, she will always be a part of me and live on in my heart.

Rest peacefully, sweet Precious baby. I love you and will miss you terribly!

Mom

MY DEAR SWEET PRECIOUS....14 YEARS OLD, AND LIVELY AS A PUPPY UP UNTIL THE VERY UNEXPECTED,TRAGIC MOMENT SOMETHING WAS WRONG.THANK GOD I WAS WITH YOU AND YOU WEREN'T ALONE. I MISS YOU TERRIBLY. A HUGE PIECE OF ME HAS DIED ALONG WITH YOU ON THIS DAY.YOU WERE MY HEART AND SOUL. YOU WERE MY ONLY CHILD. YOU TRULY LOVED ME UNCONDITIONALLY AND WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR ME WHEN DAYS WERE DOWN. IT'S AS IF YOU KNEW WHEN I WAS SAD AND WHEN I NEEDED YOUR EXTRA ATTENTION. YOUR DOGGIE KISSES WERE SO GENTLE AND FULL OF LOVE. YOU WERE MY GUARDIAN ANGEL...ALWAYS WATCHING OVER ME..CHECKING ON ME...MAKING SURE I WAS OK. YOU WERE MY SHADOW, FOLLOWING ME WHERE EVER I WENT IN THE HOUSE. IF I WAS GONE FOR MORE THAN A COUPLE MINUTES, YOU WERE WALKING AROUND LOOKING FOR ME, AND WHEN YOU FOUND ME, WOULD WAIT FOR ME TO FINISH WHAT I WAS DOING AND ESCORT ME BACK TO THE SPOT WHERE WE WERE BOTH HANGING OUT TOGETHER.YOU ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON YOUR FACE...I REMEMBER HOW EXCITED YOU WOULD BE TO GO FOR A RIDE IN THE CAR OR GO FOR A WALK...RUNNING AROUND IN THE BACK YARD CHASING BALLS OR JUST RUNNING AROUND IT LIKE A NUT! TRYING TO HIDE YOUR BONES IN THE HOUSE AND CHECKING TO SEE IF ANYONE WAS LOOKING AND IF WE WERE, YOU WOULD HAVE TO FIND ANOTHER SPOT. UNWRAPPING CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, WAS THE CUTEST THING EVER THAT YOU DID. WAITING PATIENTLY IN THE FRONT WINDOW FOR ME TO COME HOME NO MATTER HOW LONG I WAS GONE, AND NOT BUDGING FROM THE WINDOW UNTIL I DID. MY BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL...HOW DO I GO ON WITHOUT YOU? MY HOME IS AN EMPTY HOUSE NOW. I WALK INTO NOTHING WHEN I USED TO WALK INTO YOU HAPPILY GREETING ME, LIKE I WAS THE GREATEST THING IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD. I GO TO LET YOU OUTSIDE, ONLY TO REALIZE YOU AREN'T THERE TO LET OUT. I WAKE UP EXPECTING TO SEE YOU STANDING BY MY BED SAYING IT'S TIME TO GET UP MOMMY, OR STILL SLEEPING WITH ME BY MY SIDE, BUT YOU AREN'T THERE.I DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD SAYING TO MYSELF I HAVE TO GET HOME AND LET MY BABY GIRL OUT, AND THEN I REALIZE IT DOESN'T MATTER ANYMORE. MY HEART IS SO BROKEN BEYOND BROKEN.YOU NEVER LET ME DOWN, AND IF I EVER LET YOU DOWN, YOU NEVER LET IT SHOW. I DID MY BEST TO BE ALL I COULD BE FOR YOU. I WISH I COULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR YOU, BUT I DID ALL I WAS ABLE TO DO. I NEVER EVER TOOK YOU FOR GRANTED. I LOVE YOU STILL WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL AND THE PAIN I FEEL WITHOUT YOU HERE IS UNBEARABLE.I WISH I WAS WITH YOU WHERE YOU ARE. I STILL CANNOT BELIEVE YOU ARE GONE. MY HEART WILL ACHE FOR YOU FOREVER.UNTIL WE ARE TOGETHER AGAIN, I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU MY BABY GIRL. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER, YOUR MOMMY

Our sweet little angel what joy and happiness you gave us while you were with us. Our consolation is that you never had a sad day in your life. In and out of the cat door you rushed, sometimes with little treasures to share. The door is still open hoping through some miracle you'll still come through it. But, in our hearts we know the last time you went into the forest was really your last.

I'll miss sharing my yogurt with you. Your furry brothers and sisters miss you too especially Calin le Macho Man who was a kindred spirit!

Your other brothers and sisters surely met you at the Rainbow Bridge the day you arrived and welcomed you with open arms.

God bless you my precious little darling. Until the day we all cross over the bridge together.

The Mommy and The Daddy Cohen

Preston was a stray on the street when we first met. He chose to live outdoors his first two years with us, sleeping at night in a blanket lined box first, then a dogloo (we called it a catgloo). He somehow knew our home was a safe haven. His first 4th of July with us he became frightened by the neighborhood fireworks, and came running in our back door, without hesitation, so we knew he trusted us. We brought him in a short time later. Diagnosed with FIV, we committed to care for him, and were fortunate to have with us for nearly 14 years.  
He loved to go outdoors, and always enjoyed his excursions outside on a leash (yes, he did well on a leash, and took to it rather quickly). He was a great snuggling cat in the winter, nestling in right next to us in bed at night.  
One of our favorite memories of Preston was the night he tried to steal an entire chicken breast. We were a little distracted, and Preston jumped on the table, bit into a roasted chicken breast, and jumped down, running off with his prize meal. Unfortunately for him, the skin separated from the breast, and fell off. All was left with was a mouthful of skin. It was such a funny sight to see.  
Preston was diagnosed with a rather large, inoperable tumor just two short weeks ago. As he wasn't in any pain, and still happy, we decided to keep him until he let us know it was time. That time came at 4:00 this morning. We took him to the veterinary hospital, where he went quietly with both of us at his side. He was a great companion, and will be greatly missed.  
Rest well, sweet Preston.

We love you Princess. You were and still are a blessing to us, we will always remember you for your kindness, gentle heart and patience. It was a pleasure living with you, you were so easy to take care of and a great companion to us both. You were so good, so easy to potty train, so eager to please. You deserve this memorial baby, I am glad that I can give it to you.

When we met I hated dogs and you tugged at my heart and helped me to see that it was ok to love again. You helped me thru 10 years of my life Princess, I love you and I hope that I made your life a good one. Daddy misses you so very much, hence I'm putting you on the cloud to be remembered.

Special thanks to Dr. Donald R. Knepper and staff for their loving support and care over the last 10 years. Love your daddy's, JR & Chris

Princess, you came to us when we were grieving for Ralphie, the Hair Bear. You were a small bundle but a firecracker at that. You had to have hip displasia surgery at 10 months old. . . but it never stopped you from having a good time. You and Roscoe are now together and I hope you two are enjoying the beach again. You had a long life with us but I still didn't want you to go. You will always be my Baby Girl, Miss Petunia, The Wiggle the World Awaited, Love Bug, Sweet Pea and all of the other nicknames your dad and I affectionately called you over the years. Sheppy, sure missed you as well as Dad & me. We love you and miss ya, Baby Girl.

Mark and Starr Manning and Sheppy, too.

Missy was the BEST - most loveing - bravest cat ever. She loved her "brothers' so much and loved to snuggle with them and play with them.

Every morning she greeted me with a smile and an extended paw!

SHE NEVER gave in to any of her health problems and is an inspiration to all!

I miss her greatly! She was my Little Girl - my Flicka - My Dearest Princess - my gutsy gal!

Dearest Prissy:
I really hope you know how much you mean to me. You were always so loving and sweet natured. I am really going to miss sharing all my meals with you. I am going to miss your sweet purrsonality. I will really miss cuddling and snuggling with you. I love how you would meow for something every time I went to the kitchen.Life will just not be the same without you and your sweet little puss face. How I loved to just look at you. You are so pretty. You always will be. I just hope that poem "Rainbow Bridge" is right and that we will see each other again in heaven, where we never will part again. I just don't have enough words to express my love and appreciation for you. I hope I never took advantage of you and hope that I was always kind and loving with you as you were with me. I wish we could have had more time together, but all the time in the world would still not be enough. The longer we had each other the more attached we were to each other. I could wish you back but not if you were to suffer. I wish I oould put more feelings for you here, but there isn't enough space. Til we meet again I am sure my mom and Elvis will be there for you but you will be safe with Heavenly Father. Goodbye Sweetie I love you so much. Love, Mommy

"The Everlasting Pug”
Your legend and legacy will go on forever and you’ll always be missed and loved Li’l Guy

There is a bridge of memories from earth to Heaven above... It keeps our Dear ones near us... It's the bridge that we call love. Author Unknown

My Dearest Little Love,
My Puppy, I love you and miss you so very much -- my little "Poopers"! I hope you visit me soon and often now that you have passed. Please let me know you are safe and happy where you are now. I pray you are at Peace where ever you are exploring and I hope that your last days here with your family were comfortable and that you knew how much we all loved you. Puppy I am so glad you picked me to adopt you, I will never forget that day you came into my life and how much love you had in your heart. You will always be my special, sweet, smart, affectionate and handsome boy, my "Puppy Doo". This is tough for me my Puppy Luv, and Daddy has been very sad since you have gone also. The house is just so different with out you in it. We keep looking around for you and then it hits us again that you are gone. I look for you to be sitting and patiently waiting to lick the wet tub in the mornings, I look for you in your spot, sunbathing in the living room in the afternoons, I look for you to be sitting on my lap every evening, and I look for you to be sleeping on my pillow every night, making your little cute snore noises, but you are not there. Everyone here misses you very much; even the dogs and your friend, Mickey.

I hope you will wait for me at the bridge when my journey here is over too. I hope you are there with my Cindy, and Cathy's little new born kitten, and Cleo and Esky, and Nugget and Max and Johnson, Spot, and PrettyBoy, and KoKo and all the other sweethearts who have gone from our family and extended family. You were my best little friend, and you were so lovely, and such a wonderful boy.

I love this poem Puppy--- it says what I feel, even though I didn’t write it:

They say memories are golden,
Well, maybe that is true,
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.
A million times I needed you,
A million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
No one could ever fill.
If tears could build a stairway
And heartache make a lane,
I'd walk the path to heaven
And bring you back again.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.

Puppy, please always remember, "Your mommy loves you!” sweetie.

Kisses and face rubs, until I see you again. xxxxxxx