Year 2010 Tributes

For pet names beginning with "S".

You were our first baby and when we had our son & daughter you warmed up to them and loved them. The kids thought you were a live teddy bear and will forever miss you. I keep thinking I'm going to hear your little meow. We love you - Mommy, Daddy, Michael & Kayla

SABLE DIAMOND YOU WERE BORN ON 02-07-002 IN DIXON KY.YOU HAD A SHORT LIFE BUT A LOVEING LIFE WITH US.YOU HAD A TUMOR THAT WE DID NOT KNOW OF.I JUST THOUGHT IT WAS THE COLD WEATHER FOR THE REASON FOR NOT PLAYING WITH YOUR SISTER BOCA BABY.WE WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND GOT SOMETHING FOR YOU AND BOOOD WORK UP SHOT.BUT A WEEK LATER WE WERE BACK TO THE DOCTOR AND WITH A X RAY SHOWED THE TUMOR.IT WAS BIG AND TO LATE TO HELP YOU YOU WERE DIEING THEN.SO FOR THE BEST OF YOU AND IT WAS HARD WE HAD THE DOCTOR PUT YOU TO REST 02-11-2008 AT 12;20 P.M.CENTRAL TIME YOUR DADDY AND GRANDPA BOB WERE BY YOUR SIDE THE WHOLE TIME YOU WERE BURIAL WAS AT A PRIVATE CEMETERY YOU WERE SURVIVED BY A ADOPTED SISTER BOCA (GOD BLESS YOU FOR ACCEPT HER INTO ARE HOME)YOU GAVE US 5 YEARS TEN MONTHS AND 21 DAYS OF LOVE,FUN,A BIG AND A BIG HEART BOCA AND YOU ARE BRENDLE BOXER.YOU WILL BE REMEBER BY YOUR SISTER BOCA,MASTER JOE GRANDPA BOB GRANDMA BETTY,AUNT BECKY COUSIN MIKAYLA*BOCA BABY PASSED AWAY ON 02-09-10.WE MISS YOU SABLE AND YOUR,TWISTING,BARK,IF ON WALK YOU WOULD NOT LET ME STOP AND TALK TO ANYONE YOU WANTED TO KEEP MOVEING TO CHECK OUT EVERTHING.

OUR SWEET PUPPY DOG! YOU WILL ALWAYS BE OUR BABY GIRL! SWEET SABRINA LUNA, YOUR TIME HERE WAS TOO SHORT! MY POOR BABY GIRL, IF I HAD ONLY KNOWN THAT YOU WOULD NOT MAKE IT THROUGH A SIMPLE SURGERY, I WOULD NEVER HAVE LET YOU GO! I HOPE YOU'LL FORGIVE ME, I SHOULD NEVER HAVE LET GO OF YOU! IN THE END I WAS WITH YOU, PRAYING FOR A MIRACLE TO COME OUR WAY, BUT IT DIDN'T HAPPEN FOR US THAT DAY.

IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME TODAY,
I'D HOLD YOU CLOSE, ANDYOU'D NEVER GO AWAY.
I'D TAKE YOU BACK HOME WITH ME TODAY,
AND IN MY ARMS YOU'D FOREVER STAY.
YOU WERE SO FULL OF LIFE TODAY,
UNTIL YOU TOOK THAT BRIDGE HOME TODAY.
YOUR WIT, BEAUTY, AND GRACE WILL BE MISSED,
MORE AND MORE WITH EACH NEW PASSING DAY.
THE TRAGIC WAY YOU WERE TAKEN FROM US TODAY,
IN OUR HEARTS, YOU'LL FOVEVER STAY.
WHEN I THINK OF YOU SABRINA, ALL I CAN SAY
IS HOW MUCH HAPPINESS YOU MUST FEEL TODAY!
ON THE DAY THAT WE CROSS THAT BRIDGE TO YOUR SIDE,
YOU'LL KISS AWAY ALL OUR TEARS, IN OUR TIME.
IF I COULD TURNBACK TIME,
YOU'D NEVER HAVE LEFT THAT MORNING,
IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME,
YOU'D BE IN THE POOL BLOWING BUBBLES ALL DAY.
THAT IS WHERE YOU WOULD STAY.
I CAN'T IMAGINE THE HEAVEN'S LULLABY THAT WAS SONG FOR YOU TODAY,
BUT SABRINA, IN MY HEART IS WHERE YOU'LL ALWAYS STAY.

Sadie, we had you come into our home to help Steven with his social skills because of Aspergers Syndrome. You helped him 500% and you became such an important member of our family. We wish we'd been your first home, but we're glad we were your last. We miss you so much. We know you have both your eyes now and that you are running in green fields and sniffing around, perhaps with God right at your side and never getting tired or sick. We know too, that you still have a special purpose. You were by far the best of us. We'll always love you and keep you close in our hearts.

Love,  
Steven, Steve, Carol, Jeff, Grandma and Natalie

If you were fortunate enough to have met and/or spent time with Sadie the yellow lab, then you may not have realized you were in the presence of one of the most loving dogs of all time. She came into my life at just 6 weeks of age with must resistance on my part, having lost my Golden Lab, Sarah, several months before. It didn't take long for her to win my heart and become my almost constant companion around the house, on walks, trips to the beach and anywhere she was allowed to go. She watched her "girls" Erinn and Lindsey leave for college and move out of the house. She helped me through a divorce and then welcomed my new husband as she welcomed all people, with a wag of the tail and a tennis ball or bone in her mouth. Her happiest days were probably as a "working girl" when she accompanied me every day to work at Jefferson's Poplar Forest in Forest, VA. She greeted office visitors, walked daily across the grounds to deliver and retrieve mail, and helped take the bank deposits to the local bank where she eagerly awaited her dog treat for the teller. She since enjoyed retirement in Reston, VA where she insisted on daily evening walks no matter the outside temperature or weather conditions. Reston is the perfect place for a dog with its miles of paved walking trails, lakes, squirrels, rabbits, and deer. Much energy was spent on chasing squirrels from the bird feeder and trying to catch those all-too-fast deer! But an especially aggressive form of cancer struck our girl in May. She soldiered on for several weeks - some days she didn't even seem sick at all. But Tuesday, June 15 was not a good day for Sadie and we knew the time had come for her to move from her earthly home on to doggie heaven, where she could play and eat pain free and to her heart's content. My only hope is that I am worthy enough to someday join her in a special afterlife where we can again be together like we have been for the last 12 years. Thank you friends and family for your love and support!

Mindy

Sadie came to me at the age of 4 or 5, when her former owners were splitting up and she needed a new home. Her first year was a painful readjustment for her, being very attached to her masters. I had her spayed and teeth cleaned, nails trimmed, shots all done. She was diagnosed soon with auto-immune disease attacking her eyes. I have taken her to an eye specialist ever since and she maintained on several eye meds 2x daily. She kept her eyes and her eyesight. She developed fatty cysts and some smaller tumors. I had a couple of important ones removed, the fatty cyst was no problem. Through the eye care, she learned to not only trust me, but to depend upon me. We became joined at the hip. Sadie told me when to get up, when it was time for her meds, when to feed her, when she should go out. She was such a trooper. It didn't matter what the weather, she went outside for her business. She slept in the bed with me. When I adopted another dog, a mix-breed terrier, she taught the puppy what was expected of her, too. Sadie was beautiful. She was diagnosed with a heart murmer and put on 3 meds, including lasix, when we moved to Florida 4 yrs ago. There wasn't anything I wouldn't do for her. She was my baby. Bugsy and I miss her so much!!! Tonight she was crying softly, so I lifted her from the bed. She couldn't stand. Her legs would no longer support her. I could see, even with a dog with such a brave heart, she was suffering now. I carried her to the emergency vet and let her go. She went to sleep in my arms. My Sadie!!!

sadie you were my pride and joy, and my best friend our love for one another was unconditional, you gave me love happiness and not just to me but to everyone that met you. you were my baby and always will be no one will ever take your place, you are with me always. words cannot discribe how wonderful you was, we had wonderful times together where there was me, there stood my sadie strong and protective. I know i bought you all kinds of coats and bits but you wore them and never moaned as long as you were with me. In my heart I am broken, but you will now be with nanny and be like you always were, a lady right to the end, willow misses you we all loved you and we all miss you so terribly, my darling sadie sleep and mummy loves you with all her heart, also mummy rit, kimmy, tracy, laura and leanne. There is not enough room to put all the wonderful things you did and the happiness you gave to everyone, just remember not a day will go pass that I don't kiss you photo and tell you I love you. yours forever until oneday I will join my little sadie jeeves,mummy suexxxxxxxxxxx

My dear prince, you graced our lives from the time you were a little tiny kitten. You had so many more than nine lives with all you went through from the scary urinary blockage to the cancer that took your leg and eventually your life. You were a handsome fellow, with your beautiful orange and white fur. Sweetheart, you had everyone under your paw. The vets and the friends - everyone said you were so pretty and when it was your time, you were in a room full of people who adored you so. My beautiful Saffron, I miss you so much but I know that your time had come and the pain is now subsided entirely. You will always live in our hearts as the adorable curious handsome fellow you were. We'll see you at the Rainbow Bridge. Love always, Mommy and Daddy

Saga was a sweet little happy fellow, the light of my life. I shall miss him forever.

I first saw Sam when he was discarded by his previous owner at at CNY Pug Rescue. It was love at first sight. I took him home to foster.....that was over six years ago. He remained with me until today, when he crossed the rainbow bridge.

Sam came to me with some fairly serious medical issues, and needed constant care. When he started to go quickly downhill, I knew it was time.

I have had many dogs throughout my life. None were as loyal and faithful as Sam. He "only had eyes" for me.

I will always love you, Sam.

SAM - Forever Your Dog...In Your Heart I Will Stay

I am your dog, your faithful friend,
who's been at your side through thick and through thin.

There's something about when you look in my eyes,
that assures me that destiny surely joined our two lives.

The wag of my tail at the end of the day,
when you'd return home from work after a long time away.

The trips to the park, the beach and the woods,
we'd stay out there for hours or at least as long as we could.

The adventures we've had when together we played,
and the long, lazy naps on warm summer days.

The fresh clean smell of my newly washed fur,
and my funny attempt to rub the smell off afterward.

My bark at the door meant to keep you safe,
even when my voice sometimes made you chafe.

You know I'd protect you with my very last breath,
even if it meant my very own death.

The years have been kind and its been a good home,
but now its time to leave on my own.

With you beside me telling me its going to be all right,
that its okay now to relax and to take flight toward the light.

For there are dogs in heaven and I've earned my wings
I just ask that you cherish and remember these things.

Remember the good times, don't dwell on the sad,
remember all the good times together we've had.

My life is far shorter than yours, its true,
and in heaven I'll wait ever patiently for you.

In the meantime I'll bask in the Summer of my years,
where my eyes can see clear again and sounds return to my ears.

My stride will be swift again and my body won't ache,
I'll be strong and long-winded as my friends and I race.

We'll be free to chase in the sun with no cares,
while we wait for our human friends to join us there.

I'll wait for you patiently as I've done every day,
and will meet you at the great gate to show you the way.
For I am forever your dog...in your heart I will stay.

~ For Sam, our faithful Golden Retriever (August 1995 - September 10, 2010)

I have rescued every animal I have, except you. You were my splurge. My baby golden I got at 6wks of age. While I didn't rescue you, you rescued me. You helped me through the hardest time of my life. You made me get out of bed. You made me function. If it weren't for you, I don't know that I would still be here. You showed no signs of cancer until Sunday (3/7). I thought maybe you were getting sick because you always ate everything in site, and perhaps had eaten something you shouldn't have. Your bloodwork was fine. We did not think it was cancer. When Dr. Smith wanted to open you up to see what was going on, I did not expect the call I got. Cancer was all through your body. He could of stitched you up, sent you home and you could have suffered. He could have awakened you and waited for me to get there. I could not do that to you. I could not be there with you when you passed. I could hear the machines beeping in the OR while talking to Dr. Smith. I asked him to tell you I loved you before he put you down. Baby boy, I didn't get to say goodbye. The hole in my heart is massive. I just cannot believe you are gone. I miss you pushing me to the edge of the bed every night so you could have all the room. My bed is too big without you. I miss having to put all the food up high so you couldn't get to it. Your tennis balls are everywhere, and I can't pick them up. My heart aches for you. You are with Matt, Emily and Gogie. I know they are taking care of you. I look forward to the day I see you again. There will never be another you. Thank you for being my best friend for 11 years. You will be missed. I love you, baby boy! Mom

Dear Sam,
    We love you so very much. We know you are healthy, free of that cancer that kept us so busy this past year. Running free with your Glendie. You are the best dog ever. A big Kiss to Glenda from us and know I always love you.
    Robbie and Lea

Samantha - 10/17/98 - 06/30/2010 - RIP, you brought us immense joy and happiness. You were the best dog someone could have and we loved you so much. I know your "mom" was the best caregiver in the world. We would have kept you forever if we could have and we will never forget you. You will always be in our hearts. I don't know if we will see you on the other side, but I sure hope and pray we do.

Little Sammi girl - You were such a joy in this home - shy little girl but best buddy to Sasha. Now you are with him in kitty heaven - hopefully playing and cuddling. I, your human Mom, miss yu so much already; Sultan is looking for you as is Nalie. Miss you little girl so much. Have fun with Sashie. Love. "Mom"

Samantha Sue: I was sorry that you had felt sick and did not eat hardly anything the last 2 months of your life. You had lost 4 lbs and developed other health issues. You had decided it was time to go to Rainbow Bridge. By the time of this writing, you greeted your younger sister, Tabitha.

You were such a wonderful cat and a loving cat. You were always there to greet me when I came home and enjoyed sleeping with me. You seemed to especially enjoy Christmas time. It was fun to see you play with ornaments and take your naps under the tree skirt. I enjoyed living, caring, and loving you for 16 years. You have been gone for 13 years but I still think about you and wonder how you are enjoying all the joys of the Rainbow Bridge.

I still miss you Samanta! I imagine you playing, eating, sleeping, and enjoy spending time with Tabitha. Now my 2 girls can be together forever!

Continue to have a wonderful time at Rainbow Bridge until we meet again.

Sue Rogness

Sammy, you were always such a good boy... You will always hold a special place in our hearts. 6 weeks ago you passed away and we are still heartbroken without you..
It gets a little easier each day, and we know you are with Jesus now and that "He rejoices in all He has made." I know how much you loved us, and we loved you so very much too.. Until we are together again in the Kingdom of Heaven and you can offer your beautiful paw, know that you have all our love and snuggles cuddlebug.. xooxoxo Love, Mommy & Daddy

My dearly loved Sammy after 20 years of love and loyalty it was time to let you go to the Rainbow Bridge. Everybody who met you loved you and you returned that love 100%. When Toby came into our lives as a badly abused little dog, you were the one who taught him his manners and that life could be good. You were the heart and soul of our home and you are sadly missed. Thank you my little cat for all the years. I love you still and will see you again at the Rainbow Bridge. Go with God!

My Darling Sampson,

You were a scruff of a kitten, but with a huge personality...You chose us when you lept onto my leg, and from that day onwards you were the best cat any owner could wish for...You were only 15 weeks old when we took you home and our daughter was only 6mths old...she hated the play pen ..but you loved it......you were beautiful....a Ginger long haired Norwegian Newforest..and you loved having a bath......you kept me company when i was poolry and made me laugh when i was down...a ture friend and companion...I miss you so much as do daddy, torie and josh, but i know that you are in a better place and are free from any pain and suffering...but it dosent stop the hurt in my heart...god bless you baby boy...
Love Mum, Dad, Torie and Josh...also big licks and loves from your best buddy Ben...xxxxxxx

Sam,
You brought me so much joy. I'll never forget the day I brought you home. You were so small and ready for life. I know the last 6 months were hard with the cancer, but you fought bravely and continued to enjoy life. I promised I wouldn't let you suffer and knew it was time when you could no longer eat or move. You were the best cat I could ever have and I will miss you. I love you and look forward to the day when we will be together again. Love,

Mark

My Samson
My best Friend
My baby boy- you are my buddy - my peace - my joy
I never knew the love I could feel
you where my Man - you were stong- No fear
To look in your eyes - the look was unreal
Human to me- Honest -Sincere
At times you looked right through me - Into my soul
You let me know - You were my friend- Meant to be so.
Proud as i could be- the majestic strength I could see.
My Akita... Samson to me.
You left way to soon- Way before your time.
I know that you loved me- You showed me all the time..

In loving memory of Samson..
He is forever missed and Loved.
He will always be in our thoughts and our hearts.

Bob and Amanda Tracy

To our beloved family member and friend Sanborn; you will always be with us in our hearts. You filled our lifes with joy and gave Nash the honor of being his one of his first dogs. He misses you and will always remember you as the day after you passed he said "the room feels empty Mommy, I miss Sanborn." I hadn't realized how frequently you stayed with Nash in the playroom watching over him and being his companion. Another dog could never love us as well as have, thank you for all the wonderful years. Love - Carla, Glenn, Nash and your sister Chase.

Sandy, you were our beautiful, delightful girl. Although you were only with us for a little less than four years, after losing your ailing owner, I felt like you were with us all of your life, and could not have loved you more. Energetic, affectionate, you always had an interest in everything around you. You were our joy. Forever and always we will love you Sandy.  
Love, Irene and Mama.

We will miss you and will always remember your kind soul, I hope you are running free now without pain, we love you

My baby Santa,

I loved you so much.. I'm so sorry the accident happened.. I'm so sorry I didn't stop playing Fiesta to talk to you last night.. You still came to me to say goodbye.. Thank you so much.. I feel lost without you. The house is so empty. I'm missing you so much.. I hope I had spoiled you enough and made you happy.. I have lots of photos of you, but it's not the same. I will never ever forget you anyway. You were the best thing I've ever had. My Christmas present.. I've loved you like you were my baby. You were always there for me. It was such a short journey.. I hope you still love me. Actually, I'm not sure if I want you to remember me, because I want you happy. I want you to be free.. I just want you happy. Remember me or not, I really don't know.. I just want you happy. That's all I care about.. Don't be sad because I'm sad.. I know your spirit will always be around, or that's what I was told.. I just want you to be at peace.. to be happy.. to be free.. That's all I want. Just for you, Santa.. doesn't mind me, okay? You're a good kitty.. I love you so much, I always will. I will always hold you close to me.. Just be free, be happy, okay? I love you beyond words.. Always, Santa.. I love you..

Well lets start from the beginning the reason i picked Sascha was because she was the only one that didn't run up to the gate as me and a friend went to see the puppies. Sascha was in the back corner using the restroom. from that point on i new she was mine. when she was a puppy she chew all sorts of things as puppies tend to do, but Sascha was original she chewed a hole in the wall and through my brand new couch i just got. i didn't throw that couch away because everytime i came home she would poke her little head out. Sascha was a very loving pit bull and one of a kind she was the most loyal dog. Sascha would just always want to be next to me and sit and stare at me until finally she would lay down next to me. Sascha got sick due to cancer and a heart mummer level 5. Sascha wasn't acting herself and breathing very hard and i knew that it was her time, but she didn't want to leave until i kissed her and told her to go with God. As me and my brother took her to the vet before they could even do anything Sascha looked at me one last time and then she passed away. The love in her eyes was so intense and i could see that she was at peace. Sascha was my everything , but i knew i had to let her go Sascha will be loved forever and never be forgotten......:) I LOVE YOU SASCHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-Anna Lisa

Sasha girl, you were one of the most precious gifts that God brought into my life. Second only to my son. You were there with me through some of the happiest and darkest days of my life. You always knew when I needed love or comfort. Letting you go was the most difficult decision that I have ever made and I knew I couldn't selfishly keep you here when you were in pain. It was just so sudden and unexpected. Sasha girl, I know you are now chasing butterflies through a flower filled meadow and rolling around in the sun. Your loss will be with me for life and I know that after the pain passes, I will have so many wonderful memories of how you made me laugh, the unconditional love you always gave me even when I was impatient with you, the comfort I felt when you would lie against my tummy at night so that we could both fall asleep with you purring away. Your daddy misses you too though he's trying to be strong. Home will never quite be the same now that you aren't there to greet me when I get home and begging for a treat. Our love for you will never end and I look forward to when we are reunited in heaven. Until then, dance in the sunlight, play with your new found friends and know that our love for you is never ceasing. Missing you beyond words my sweet little girl. Mommy loves you <3<3<3 and misses you terribly

Sasha was the MOST AMAZING cat EVER!!!  
She was beyond friendly, sweet and loving....she was fearless and LOVED to go on any adventure with me. Whether it be a car ride on my lap with her head out the window, a walk down Hollywood Blvd or a walk along the ocean on the private beach in Malibu that we would sneak on to(No Life Guards threatening to kick us off or fine me for having an animal on the beach). If the water got her, she'd stand her ground and hiss at it. lol  
She used to walk on a leash with me at The Grove and draw a huge crowd as if we were Britney Spears shopping. It was crazy, 100's of people would crowd around me and form there own line to wait and get a chance to talk to me and get a photo with Sasha. She really helped me solicit my biz by gathering crowds like that.

People who HATED cats and wanted nothing to do with any cat, LOVED my cat, and wanted her to sit on their lap while they got their hair done.  
She was that spectacular!!

I got a 17" tattoo of her on my left side. Thats how much I loved my baby Sasha!!

I Miss her and Love her SOOOOOOO MUCH!

R.I.P Sasha............I LOVE YOU!

Lovely big boy

I Will Always Remember
Written in memory of Sasha

A visit to the shelter
I saw you behind that gate
You didn't even realize
Your impending fate

The day I brought you home
So happy and running free
I knew at that moment
It was meant to be

Always by my side
Never letting me down
Staring at me to play
Eyes innocent and chestnut brown

Your soft golden fur
Those goofy looking ears
Made me smile everyday
And all throughout the years

That visit to the doctor
I was in disbelief
Not realizing that day
I would experience so much grief

You never gave up
We fought the cancer together
There were times during that last year
I thought you would live forever

The worst day of my life
All I could do was cry
Your body weak and frail
It was time to say good-bye

I miss you so much
At times my heart aches
When I see your photos
A feeling of happiness and joy overtakes

So many special moments we shared
Memories will never fade away
I will always remember
The rainbow I saw that day

Love your Guardian, your Mom

After seeing the Homeward Bounds movies, I wanted a Himalayan cat like Sassy. My parents called the SPCA and kept their eye out for Himalayan cats. But there wasn't any Himalayan kittens. My parents read in the paper of kittens for sale from these people. I got to go and sit in the middle of them and see which one picked me. I really wanted Sassy, so I made it seem like she did. I picked her up and held her. And she was mine. Sassy came to me as kitten, and I was still a kitten, myself, at the age of 9. She was the feistiest kitten. But the one I wanted the most. I loved her as my own. I wanted her to sleep with me each and every night. But she hardly ever did. And she used her paw to open my bedroom door to get out and be out on the couch. In April 2004, we had a fire in our house. And it left Sassy to be in a kennel for 7 months, along with our dog at the time, Patch. The doctor told us that he kept her out more, because she was there so much and we didn't have a house at the time. When we were finally able to move back into our home, Sassy was a new cat. She slept by my side each night. She loved being under the covers with me, and licked my face on occasion, and my arm as well. Whenever I could, I got her cat nip, and she went crazy. She had that look in her eye, and she ran up and down the hallway getting that adrenaline rush. And I always had a can of pounce treats for her. I would hold the treat up and she would stand on her hind legs to reach up and grab it. Reach up, I mean, she put her front paws on my hand to steady herself and take the treat.

I know she is on Rainbow Bridge waiting for me. And I know she will be a great pet to little children up in heaven. I will miss her each and every day.

I love you, Sassy, and you'll forever be in my heart.

To my Sassycat - Thank you for gracing us with your presence for 16 + years. You were the most beautiful cat, with the softest fur. You had an attitude fitting of your name, but we loved you for it - you were truly the matriarch of this family. Go find Sweeney and Buttons and play and lay in the warmth of the sun and wait for us. We will all be reunited someday. We love you.

Our sweet girl... our little peanut.
You have been the joy of our lives... the sunlight on our faces.
Our hearts have grown each day with you to absorb all the love you have shared with us.
We are so fortunate to have had you in our lives... each moment with you was a treasure that cannot be put into words.
We are forever grateful to have intertwined our spirits with the most pure, honest, and loving soul we have met.
You are the love of our lives... you will always be felt in our hearts.
Love Forever, your daddies.

Our dear Scooby,  
There's a whole in our hearts and the house is so very quiet and empty without you. We miss your wagging tail smiling at us as we walk through the door 
Know that you are the most precious dog ever and loved by so so many! You really knew how to balance your love and time with all even strangers. Please know all the joy and happiness you brought for us.  
It has been a great honor to have you in our lives. You will always be forever in our hearts and missed deeply. Know that Momma D misses you too! You rest girl.. find peace at Rainbow Bridge 
Love ya always!...Forever in our hearts! Mommy, Daddy & Michelle XXXOOO

Today we had to say goodbye to the only male cat who has ever graced our home. His name was Scooter and he was a very handsome grey and white cat. His markings made him look like he was always wearing a tuxedo. Our daughter said he just needed a bow tie. He had lovely, warm green eyes that made you melt. He wasn't big on purring but he loved to bump his head into anyone for attention. He also loved to flick his long tail. He did it when he was happy. He graced our house for 7 wonderful years arriving when he was a bundle of energy as a 10 week old kitten. When he was a year old he was diagnosed with a heart murmur. With regular medication we were able to control it, but in the end his sweet life was cut short with heart failure. When I found him lying on his side on the floor of the hallway pantng and his heart beating rapidly the look in his eyes told me he was saying goodbye. He'd been saying goodbye for a little while with the extra snuggles and visits he gave our whole family. Try as we might to save him, in the end we just didn't want him to suffer any more. We want to remember him as a vibrant, loving, caring cat. Now our hearts have a hole that we just can't fill. We know you are in a wonderful place but miss you terribly. Mommy, Daddy, Donny, Meghan, Java, and Daisy love you always.

Scooter - you were the best gift anyone could have asked for. You were with me through so much - good times and bad times. How am I going to go on without you? It is so quiet and sad already without you. I only hope that you are no longer in pain and that we one day meet again. Thank you for being such an important part of my life. I love you and will miss you terribly.

Scooter was one of those rare dogs that come only once in a lifetime, yes I have had many other dogs in my life but he was one that came at the right time in my life. Eleven years ago I got Scooter from the local humane society, he was the most energentic dog, he jumped to my shoulders in his cage. As I walked around the kennels, he was the one that barked the loudest and wouldn't stop jumping. I went back to his cage and looked in his eyes, seen his beautiful black and white markings and became hooked.

When I got divorced ten years ago, he was there as I came home to an empty house, laid next to me as I cried in the bedroom once occupied by my kids. When my kids would come and visit, all I had to say is that I am going to get the boys and he knew exactly what was going on. He would sleep on their beds till we got home, and then be in bed with them until they left.

Scooter was so fully of energy, when he was bored he would make up a game of I got your sock, now your going to chase me around the house game. Then when I was down he never left my side, looking at me, snuggling up next to me as to say, "It's okay Dad, I'm here."

I was there when we put him down, holding him in my arms, telling him how much he meant to me and to the rest of us. Even until the end he wagged that tail, batted those eyes, and kissed my face one last time to say, "It's okay Dad, I will be right here."

Although he is gone, he will never be forgotten as he will always be my Marly.

I love you buddy.

I knew the first time I layed eyes on you Scooter Doo that you were the one for me! Your loving eyes just looked into my soul and I had to have you! I had them paint your toenail purple so I made sure I got the right one when I picked you up. It was instant love!!!! Your loss has been so hard for me! I remember all the good times we had. You are so snugglie and followed me everywhere. You were so happy when I came home. Your beautiful teeth and smile make/made my heart skip a beat. I would do anything for you. Your love for me is so unconditional and I feel like my heart is shattered because you are gone. I keep thinking I hear your collar and that your following me. I look and your not there - for the first time in ten years. I miss you my Doo face! SO MUCH! Daddy misses you so much too! He cries like me and would do anything to have you back. Kotten and Kubby have been looking for you. I don't think any of us will ever understand how we will live without our DOO face. Your seat on the couch is empty. I look at you collar and my eyes flood with tears. I smell your collar and my heart breaks over and over again. You will never understand the impact you had on my life. I loved calling you all your knicknames such as: Scooby Doo, Doo Face, Love Lips, Mr. Doo, Hot lips doo - la - han and snuggies. I love you so much Doo and I hope you are safe in heaven to never feel any pain again. I didn't think I would ever be able to put you to sleep until I saw your breathing in distress and the look in your beautiful eyes and at that moment I knew I could not think of myself - but only you. I had to do what was right for Mr. Doo. It was so hard. I hugged you so much and kissed you as you went to heaven.

Rest in Peace Scooter - I love you always and look for forward to seeing you at the Rainbow Bridge. I know you will run towards me smiling with your ears flopping. I will hug you and never let go. XOXOXOXOXXOXOXOXXOXOX from your loving mom, dad, Cotten, Kubby and Layla. We MISSTH YOU!

Scout will be missed.

Today we celebrate the life of a very special little girl who came into my life 14 years ago, Miss Senja. She lived her life with love at her core and a leap in her step. She lived her life with strength, grace and joy. She wagged more than she barked. She brightened my every day and blessed my life with so many precious moments. I will miss our daily hugs and kisses. May she rest in peace and enjoy a good run through the tall grasses of heaven with her buddies who left before her.

My bella Serafina. You were the light of my life. My courage throughout my three years of residency in Ohio. You were the reason I was able to cope with being away from my family for so long. You were my best friend, my baby girl, my Serafina. We travelled the country together. Both oceans. Over 25 of the states. Shortly after your 3rd birthday, it was a passion of yours that was to be your untimely end. After a 5 week camping trip out west, it was in my own back yard, the place I grew up in, that you fell to water toxicity. I had no idea, but I should have. You always gazed into my eyes with your big beautiful eyes; looking at me as if I were the most magical, powerful person in the world. Though only a foot and ankle surgeon, I wasn't able to piece it together quickly enough and save you. I tried Fina, I really did. I hope now, that you see how helpless I really am, you are not too disappointed. The money that kept you going the next two days was nothing. I would have given 1000X more to have you here with me today. I miss you everyday. Your three years with me were the greatest of my life. I think of you and say a prayer for you each and everyday. I should have been more aware. I should have known. I'm so sorry Serafina. Please forgive me and know that I'd give anything to change what happened that day. It wasn't supposed to be this way. I still think about how you mustered up enough energy through your coma to still hug me the way you used to before we had to make that terrible decision. You did it as if to thank me, to tell me you love me. But I need you to know that it is I who owe you the thanks. It breaks my heart, my bell. But you need to know that I love you so much. I always have and always will. So thank you my Serafina. Thank you for teaching me so much of life. How it's ok to be happy after returning from a long hard day of work. How it's ok to wait for those you love. And how to love unconditionally. I long for the day we may be together again. I love you Serafina. I love you more than I can express. Thank you, thank you so much for all of your love. And most of all, please forgive me for not reacting only minutes sooner, this I'll regret forever...

My Sexy Bones, My little girl, I thought I put you into the tribute list when you went to Rainbow Bridge...I am so sorry.I was so upset, why did I forget.?? You never gave me a problem, you were to yourself until your brother Smokey died. then you came out more. You meowed and meowed in my bedroom. You ate last. You always wanted to sit where Jimmy sat on the couch and sat there and waited, waving back and forth like you were gently falling asleep. You were my girl. you are my little head. Sexy body. You sickness was short, you became ill fast. your death will always remain with me, your cremation was the most difficult thing I ever did in my life with a pet. You were the best. Never sick till the end. You were 20 years old. Chewing your food with difficulty, coming out and sitting under my kitchen table. Waiting for the rest to eat. You were a loner. But you were so special. I love you my pretty calico. I love you so very very much. I will see you at Rainbow bridge. Yoda, Shadow, Smokey and Puff say hello and they love you too. God forgive that vet for being so cold that day when you were put to sleep, shes out of business now. God rest your little soul, your ashes remain with me in my bedroom and I kiss the urn at night before I go to sleep.

You were quiet, shy, pretty calico....everyone was surprised when you were born......a small younster, more unsociable then the others but during the last 3 years you became frail and age was running close second to you. You meowed and meowed, you sat by me at the computer looking at me with those soulful eyes yet looking weary of life.
You were the best, one of the best of 4. The last of 4. You were my Sexy Body, my minnie, Sexy bones, skinny bones, pain in the ass, feisty fighting with her stepbrothers, having a special spot on the couch. Eating in spurts, Loving the brushing and petting you gave her.Meowing to come into the bedroom, sitting for a petting then jumping down to go out.....she wanted the door to be left open so she can go in and out....she cried to come in, most times I had to keep the door shut feeling sorry for her yet I had to sleep. Forgive me my cat, forgive me for not letting you in everytime you meowed to be by me. Now I feel it.
I will deeply miss you my cat, my daughter, The pain is so deep, every furbaby I lose, my heart goes with them. Rest in Peace. I will see you and all my other furbaby family again one day soon. My love is so deep I cant even explain it. For all of my cats, dog and parakeets and too many to name. I love you all.

Shabu:
What can we say about Shabu?
From the moment you pranced and strutted into the room with your toys, we knew this puppy had to be part of us always and was to be ours.
Shabu is always in our hearts, thoughts and soul.

To Shabu:
There are no words to describe how much love and kisses you brought us every second of your 9 years 7 months. We never had a dog like you.
You are very SPECIAL and never ,ever can be replaced. You are part of us. Your Heart and our heart is one. Your SOUL and SPIRIT is our soul and spirit. We love you so much!
Until we meet at Rainbow Bridge, keep giving those hugs and kisses. You are not gone from us. You are a part of us always and forever.
Thank you for 9 years 7 months of your UNCONDITIONAL LOVE.

Love Always And Forever,
Hindalene(your mom), Peter(your dad)Stewart(your best friend,buddy,
2nd dad and brother) xxxxx+ooooooo forever.

We all miss you so much Shadow, I still can not believe that you left so soon. Everyday I looked forward to seeing your beautiful face. Everyday I regret not giving you that hug and kiss when I got home from work, I was just so tired. If I had known that would be the last time I would see you alive I would have never let you go. Please keep watch over Rexy, Priesse Poo, Wyatt, Kiwi, and even my human loved ones that have passed on. I will see you all again someday.

My daughter and I always had sweet nicknames for Shadow (Venice). I couldn't believe my eyes, one day, when my daughter and I were taking a walk in our community where we live. And saw Spare (as I use to call her, especially when I learned how her life was spared, from her oringinal owner) .. leaping and hopping and running from behind us. Dear God, at that moment, I realized her real name, Moon Shadow. Her original owner named her Venice, because she was going to be dumped and killed by someone who was going to get rid of her. Someone remembered the original owner, due to the fact that, she always took in stray cats.  
My daughter use to call her Kit Kat, and other nicknames. I use to always call her, my little kitty girl. I still miss her. I visualize seeing her jump up on the bed and walk over to me, to say, hello, give me a hug, on my face, then walk between my legs and curl up to sleep.

Terrie and Shanna

Shadow came to our family late in her life as a stepchild but we came to love her unconditionally as our own. Being a rottweiler/lab mix, she was an imposing canine with a gentle spirit even as her body began to age and turn against her. Coming from an only child house into a new home with 3 other dogs and several cats we feared was a daunting task for an "old girl" like Shadow but she slipped effortlessly into her own place in the Dorman family zoo and remained the "matriarch" for the remaining five years of her life. We will miss you and remember you forever. Until we meet again, our Shadow with the "goo-goo-googly eyes." Love forever, Mommy, Gramma and Granpa

Shakey and her brother are our first pets. We adopted them as kittens in the UK, then took them abroad to France.

Shakey loved playing football with a ping pong ball, usually in the early hours and she loved chasing string. She was shy, hid from strangers, but was always the first to explore, leading the way for her brother to follow.

She had many places where she liked to sleep huddled in a ball.

She was a lovely cat and when we experienced difficult and tragic times, she gave us a focus, her presence lightened our pain. She always rushed to the door to greet us.

She loved to be combed and purred and chatted away when you talked to her. In the mornings she would sit and wait by the the side of our bed.

Her illness started at the end of the summer with breathing difficulties, which turned out to be a drug resistant bacteria. The treatment in the end helped relieve her breathing problems, but the toxicity of the drugs lead to kidney failure and enlarged liver.

She eventually stopped eating and we tried all we could, hand feeding every few hours to help her gain or even maintain her weight.

On her final day she could no longer walk. We placed her by the window in the sunlight and sat near to her with her brother. She raised her head to look at the birds.

With a heavy heart we knew it was time and made the agonising call to our vet.

But within seconds of our return to her, as though she had held on, she let our her final gasp of breath and in an instant she was gone.

She looked like she was sleeping, her laboured breathing stopped and we held her in our arms one last time.

I was glad she died without euthanasia and more importantly that we were with her in her last moments.

We buried her in our garden where she loved to play, by the willow tree. She looks out on to the mountains, forests and meadows and is surrounded by nature.

Whenever we look from our window, we see her resting place.

Her brother, her constant companion, searches for her. A little piece of our hearts has gone too.

We will never forget her, she was a wonderful pet, our first. I hope she is basking in the sun and chewing the grass.

Bye bye our sweet little girlie!

I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.

Sheba lived most of her life with an unknown master. She was found abandoned near the 1-30 freeway near Benton, AR. We think her master passed away and the family didn't have the heart to put her down so they released her. She showed up at a friend’s house near the freeway and we adopted her from him. Although she was already at least 10 years old she gave us nearly 3 more years of companionship and love. She was a companion to our German Sheppard, Micah in our back yard. Somebody spend a lot of time with Sheba because she knew most commands and loved riding in our truck. Sheba suffered from hip displacia in her last months and was in constant pain when we made the painful decision to send her to the Rainbow Bridge. We know she is with her true master who trained her and loved her long before we ever met her. I am sure Sheba will met us with her original master one day at the Rainbow Bridge. We love you Sheba and you will never be forgotten!

My Shiko, my "Buddy Bud"...We had our own language..you were my bad boy cat from Detroit but I made you into a big ol' softie..You gave me 18 years of pure joy, oh how will I live without you. I loved you as much as you loved me and my heart aches for you. Every now and then I still call out "Buddy"..can't wait until I get a reply...I know you are waiting for me and daddy, until then... momma

A cadaver dog, a true and loyal companion that never sherked a task. My heart aches for her.

You are my heart and you always will be. I miss you SO bad,it's been 2 months and I still cry for you. I LOVE YOU.

Walking through the SPCA 13 years ago a large white beautiful 10 year old cat picked us out of crowd. Before we made it to the cage to see him, a man working there was taking him out to take him to a pet store for his "last chance". I asked to hold him, when I did he put his paws around my neck and held tight, the only time he ever has done that. It was then I knew that Shreddie was meant to be part of our family.
When we brought Shreddie home he was so excited! Rubbing us, and exploring every part of the house. We were newly weds and this was our first baby. Through the years he kept his spryness, and was always considered "Shelley's cat" People would say I would give up my children for him. Thats when I declared him "THE KING".Spoiled in everyway. Followed me like a dog and seeked me out if I were anywhere in the house if he couldnt see me. He was the Super cat, people who did not like cats often were amazed at how incredible Shreddie's personality was. He had many fans.
Knowing that he was older when we got him we thought our time would be short with him, you know the usual 17-19 year old thing. Well he had a full second life with us.
In the past year things started to change for Shreddie. The usual things I was used to him doing just slowly started to vanish. He no longer slept with me, followed me around the house as much, he spent more time in bed then wondering around. His poor body started to stiffen and lose weight.He just wasnt the same. I always promised him we would NEVER let him suffer. We would not drag his pain out for our selfishness. We loved him to much for that.
Then about 3 months ago I noticed a lump on the right side of his neck. I knew right there it was cancer. And after testing it at the vet clinic, it was confirmed. It was quite progressed. Nothing could help our little guy.
Every morning when I come downstairs all my cats including Shreddie would run up excited for breakfast.Then one morning he just lay in the dogs kennel. Extremely unusual for him.I had to take him out of the kennel, but he just turned from the food and went onto the kitty bed.I knew this was his last day.
Later coming home from work, I immediatly searched for him, he was in the cat bed and he was having trouble breathing. I knew this was my time to keep my promise to him that I would not drag out his pain.After saying my private good-byes to him I asked my brother who is a vet to come over and Euthanize my King.
My husband came home and we then said a final good-bye to first baby. The emptiness of his death eats at me everyday. The experience of his life reminds me of why he came to us in the first place.

Take care my Shreddie-kins, say hello to Bear for us and eat all the popcorn, french fries and muffins you want!
Mommy,Daddy,Alyssa and Nicole all love you and miss you. Thank you for being an amazing part of our lives.

I remember when I first brought Sid home. My husband (then boyfriend) and I walked into a pet shop not thinking of owning a ferret or have I ever thought of owning one. But he came into the store just an hour before we got there. He was only 8 weeks old and so darn CUTE! But I knew NOTHING about ferrets.

So the employees at the store told us what to get and we got everything they said to and home we went with our new fur ball. We were stumped on what to name him. He didn’t have a name for 2 days and then the Disney movie came on TV... ICE AGE. He reminded me of the Sloth character in the movie so we named him SID.

He was just so funny, stole everything possible, including the socks right off your feet. It hurt when he accidentally bit your toe! OUCH! I would find stacks of stuff under the couch.

A few months later his sister Bella the pug came home and they were fast friends. They played together all the time.

Sid always loved when I cleaned his litter box… he’d start to roll and play in it and got litter all over the place.

Sid also loved his bath, he just remember him soaking.

In February 2010 Sid started to become sick and unfortunately my vet claimed to be knowledgeable about exotics but he wasn’t and he preformed adrenal surgery and we almost lost him. But Sid was a fighter. I decided to get a second opinion and it turns out Sid also had Insulinoma. He couldn’t move his back legs after surgery and I did everything I could to cheer him up. His new vet Knew his ferrets and did everything he could to make him comfortable. Sid had REALLY great days and REALLY bad days.

On Monday June 14, 2010 I woke up to check on him as I always do. He wasn’t in his blankets but on the opposite side of his cage. It looked like he didn’t have enough energy to get back. I picked him up and he was so cold from the AC and not having any fur on his back end didn’t help his situation. So I warmed up some blankets and gave him some of my body heat and he curled up and was completely warm in 45 min. But when I went to place him back in his cage he just didn’t look right, I just had a feeling.

I thought his sugar was low but I wasn’t sure. I’ve seen him so much worse but he started to just get weaker and weaker and at 4am he tensed up just a little and then let himself go. I think he just couldn’t fight anymore. I think he was just tired. I always would tell him to wait for me to be with him before he’s ready to move on. I guess he did, THANK YOU SID for being the most wonderful, awesome, sweet, funny and thoughtful creature in the world. Thanks to all the people that listened to me and my worries about Sid and a special thank you to Sid’s Aunt Jacquie, I couldn’t have given Sid the best care he got without your knowledge, concern and support. SIDDY… I can’t wait to see you again! Love you

My darling Sidney,
You were seven months young, and, while our time together was tragically too short, we feel like it was a lifetime.
We shall miss you for a lifetime.
Wonder what you would have grown into,
how your personality would have developed.
We doubt you could have become more beautiful.
Never was a feline flower as beautiful as you (no wonder your sister was named after a lily).
Your beauty bloomed inside and out.
Your human-like face was poetic and angular
and looked like Picasso's Cubist portraits
in fur and flesh instead of paint.
Your sad eyes were almost blue
haunting.
We shall miss all of you.
Your Moo Cat coat.
Your spotted nose.
The way you smelled.
Powder fresh.
We had only one song for you
("If you give a mouse a cookie, then you give this cat a cookie"),
and we will always be haunted that you never lived long enough to inspire more music.
Sidney Bechet was your name, an honor bestowed upon you,
a living legacy
an honor for another.
Just repeating your name, a quirky Mantra, changing "Sidney" to "Siddy", provided comfort when repeated.
You were a comfort during a difficult time and we couldn't wait to rush home,
see your little face,
pick you up in our arms and hear you squeak,
letting you crawl into our laps,
or sleep on our ankles.
Everybody loved you.
Your sister, Ella,
and your brothers, Miles, Charlie, and Duke.
They shall remember you, miss you, look for you in every shadow and every corner, honor you
for all their days.
Your seven months upon this earth were no less important,
no less valuable than if you had lived for seventy
or seven hundred,
and our love for you is as deep and profound as it was for any other.
It was a privilege and an honor to be allowed to share our lives with you,
and it will take our lifetime to honor yours,
our Petite Fleur.

Silvey,

You were such a bitch! When I adopted you from the shelter you were so sweet and kind, but after I took you home you became mean. It was a trick! You just wanted me to take you home. It's a good thing I did because you made me so happy.

I loved how you cuddled up against my leg and how you would give me a "meow" everytime I looked at you and you looked at me. I loved how you would climb into my sock drawer and sleep inside. I loved how everytime you saw a newspaper, you would lay down on it. Most of all, I loved how you would knock on my bedroom door at night when you wanted to sleep with me. I felt safe and happy with you by my feet. Of course at first you would try to eat my toes. I love everything about you Silver. You weren't perfect, but true love is blind and my love for you was certainly that.

I'm going to miss you. You died in my arms. It was so sudden. You had a mysterious illness afflict you the week before and you were back home recovering. I'm sorry this had to happen to you Silver. Know that I love you and I will always love you. You brought me so much happiness and joy. I'll miss you and I'll see you again one day.

I Love You Silvey.

-Alex

Simba, you were so loveable and very special. I think we had a special bond. You went through so much in your life having cancer, chemo, feeding tube. It was a joy to nurse you back to health so you could give me seven more years of love. There will never be another kitty like you. You left deep paw prints on my heart forever.

Love, hugs and kisses.
Grandma

My precious baby boy Simba..you were the love of my life. You brought so much love and happiness to me. I'm Glad you got to visit nana in the hospital last Sunday. You brought a big smile to her face. I don't know how I'm going to tell her that you made it to heaven first. My heart is broken forever and nothing can fix it. Part of me died yesterday too. I will never forget you my sweet prince.
I Love you always,
Your mom Darlene

Dear Simba, was our beautiful kitten who lived with us for 14 years. She was our ray of sunshine and brought so much joy into our lives. We miss her so much and feel her loss so deeply. Every one who knew her loved her and she was nicknamed Princess Tippy Toes because of her dislike of walking on damp surfaces.

We will always miss Simba but we carry our memories of her and our love for her deep within our hearts and we will never forget her.

We hope that she is enjoying a life without sadness over the Bridge and that we all meet again in the future.

Thank you Simba for being with us - you enriched our lives so much and for all the joy and love that you brought us, we will always love you.

Thank you, Simba, for a lifetime of unconditional love, devotion and loyalty. I will always love you.

Love,
Mommy

To our beautiful beagle Simone, you were such a good dog and we loved you vey much. All you ever asked for was that we pet you and give you tummy rubs, and when we did you just melted. You loved to lie on your back in the grass and feel the sun on your face. Simone, you took very good care of us and always stood guard in the backyard. During the night, if you heard a strange noise you were always first to investigate it. You loved to hunt birds in the backyard, a true coon dog. Thank you for 9 ½ years of your beautiful life you shared with us, we will miss you so very much and we will never ever forget you. Our beauty queen, our Monita, you will always be Monnieful and Monnielicious……forever in our HEARTS!

Love, Agustin & Norma Quintana, Jacob & Rebecca Meraz, & Simon, he misses you very very much, you were soul mates.

My beloved Sir had to be put to sleep today. I was hoping for a Christmas miracle. I miss him already. He would follow me around, meow at me and get under my feet when I was cooking. Sometimes he slept with me. He loved chicken and laying in the sun. But I know he is not suffering anymore. He is watching over me. And someday, I will see him again.

Dickie

Calvin, You came into our lives and for 13 loving and playful years you were always there with wagging tail and bright eyes. We miss you running through the yard, hanging out on the landing of the stairs and your excitement every time you saw a blanket wanting to lie on our laps, and you did. We will always love you. We wait for the day when we find you on Rainbow Bridge. Jim, Jacque, & Ben

I have been through a lot of loss in my life: jobs, knees, close family members, but none have ever hurt so much as this..Sr.Frances was a yellow lab that we adopted when she was about six years old. She is named Sister Frances because a bunch of nurses who were working at OSF St. Frances Sisters' Clinic, while they were looking for a home for this dog, these nurses pitched in and paid for her medical care as she had heartworm when found. Her first adoptive owner had to give her up because she was going to have a heart transplant, and Sister Frances was too big for her to care for. Also while in her first owner's care, she had a bout with mast cell cancer, her treatment also helped paid for by the nurses and Dr. Keith Peterson, a Peoria, IL area vet. Later when her owner became sick with heart disease, the nurses began passing her around, each caring for her in the hope that her owner would get better and she could return home...it did not happen, and our turn to care for her came. Sister Frances was supposed to stay for a week but ended up living with us for over four years. We became her "forever" home. While I was in Sister's care I lost a job, had double knee replacements, my wife and I nearly bellied up financially, and Sister Frances was literally by my side the whole time. Most recently she came down with pharangeal paralysis and lung cancer. We had to have her put down this afternoon. I grieve this girl so much..I have no more words right now except that she had lived through so much hardship being a stray, several bouts with cancer, heartworm, and she still kept loving me unconditionally...she comforted me all day today as we waited to take her in. I'm 58, have lost parents and siblings, and have not grieved as hard as I have today. I love Sister Frances, and you would have loved her too. Maybe it's crazy but if you're so inclined, please pray for her...I hope I see her again some day.

Joe C in Peoria, IL

skeeter, my best friend. such a big dog in a little dog body. a feirce protector you were. i cant believe you are gone. how do i go on.you meant so much to me in the short time we had together. always the perfect dog, always concerned with everything i did, always willing to do anything i wanted to. i will miss you everyday that we are not together and pray to see you again. you always have been and always will be in my heart. i truely have been blessed to have you in my life, you made everything better,by just being there or a simple adoring look. you were the perfect dog for me!

There's not enough words to describe the love, joy and happiness this little 3 pound chihuahua has brought to me since the day I got her at 6 weeks old. She was a birthday present from a special friend, and for me it was love at first site. She was so tiny that I couldnt even see her inside the carrier through the cracks. When we lifted the lid and pulled back the towel that was covering her little did I know I would be mesmerized by such a tiny little creature. When we lifted her out of the carrier onto the floor, I had my hand laying flat opened and she stepped onto my hand and went to sleep. It's like she knew I was going to be her mama. And as time went by she became the head of the household and we all did pretty much what she said...lol She loved going with me to places and always rode behind my neck between the top of the seat. When we drove through some fast food place most folks didnt see her till she starting barking. And speaking of barking she was damn good watch dog...too good sometimes, she would bark at everything. I could go on & on about this special little one of mine, and as I type this I am reminded again & again of the blessed memories I have of her though my heart is breaking now. And for those who dont have human children then you know how I am feeling now to lose a pet child. The doctor said today her kidneys were going out & she would just get worse. Having her put to sleep today was the MOST DIFFICULT thing i have ever had to do, but I didnt want her to hurt anymore. Mama loves you soooo much Skeeter, and I will miss you so so much. If God is indeed a God of love, I pray he's taking care of little baby in heaven. Till we can be together again my sweet little love, rest in peace and be with your mee-maw.

I miss you and still see you around the house. I love you Skitz as much as you loved me.

Skoshi was the heart of my life. He brought us such happiness and laughter. His was an unconditional love. He loved to ride in the car and was such a good boy. How will I face each day without him. I know he is now healthy again and is no longer suffering. I nwill be with him again one day. I love you Skoshi and I miss you so much.

You're my blue Sky
You're my sunny day!
Love you always.

Skye you were my baby for over 15 years and i dont know what i am going to do without you i miss you so much my heart is broken love you forever x

Our first male dalmation was named Strider - he too was pure-bred. We were lucky enough to purchase him on thankgiving day in 1982. He was our heart and soul - during the last few years of his life, my husband Jim would carry him up and down the stairs of our tri-level home and assist him in his daily "business" needs as he suffered from arthritis in the hips and back legs. He left us on December 10, 1997 after a full 15 years of love and devotion.

It took us a full eighteen months to decide we were ready for our next pet - we had by then determined we wanted to adopt two dals, however, our breeder would only allow us to purchase one from his litter of 12. We went through a lengthy application process and was selected as one of the adoptee parents. Our dal Sleat was born on July 1, 1999 - and on the same day we rescued/adopted a beautiful 12 week old female (our breeder was part of the dalmatian recscue of Colorado).

We named our female Skyelar AKC registered Dunvegan Isle of Skyelar. She was sired by Zeus St. Patrick the Lionheart and Zena Bonnet the Hartbreaker. As we waited for our male to come home we continued to try to agree on his name, the weeks passed quickly and on Sept, 1, 1999 we received our Sleat - AKC registered Splender's Sound of Sleat, sired by CH Melody Diamond Splendor CD, dam CH Melody Red Hot and Rockin.

So now to the hard stuff - our Sleat passed out on us on November 22, 2009 and we rushed him to the emergency vets, to our horror we were informed he had bleeding tumors on his spleen which we had removed in the hopes they would turn out to be benign - since this was also thanksgiving week we had to wait until CSU was able to test them, we also had a piece of his liver tested. The oncologists did not have good news for us, they were malignant and although they had not yet metastasized she thought we would have two maybe three months left. This was not to be - he died at home on the 18th of December - leaving a big hole in our hearts, and a deafening silence in our home.

Skyelar was the alfa and never let Sleat forget she was boss even though he had a good 10 pounds and 2 inches on her. She is beginning to realise he is no longer coming home. I dont know how or if an alfa dog grieves or if we should be doing anything other than giving her lots of attention and all our love.

I guess I just needed to write this down as I grieve over this massive loss in our family - he was the lover, freely giving kisses and holding hands as he would sit next to us and put his paw in our hand as if to say he didnt want us to be too far away from him. He would drink like a cow and we would forever be running to wipe his mouth before he could drip from the kitchen to the living room, insistant on going outside a hundred times a day while i tried to work on the computer - always interupting what we were doing to let him out, he had no problem opening the sliding glass doors from the outside to get back in - but never got the hang of closing the door behind himself, Skyelar depended on him for this and opening any other door in the house as she would not push through the tiny gap, we learned quickly that closing any door, bathroom, bedroom, or closet was forbiden in his view.

These are just a few of the things that kept us on our toes with him in our life - thank you for "listening" to me, maybe one day in the future we will be ready to make room for another devoted dal to share our life with.

We miss you Sleat and mum and dad and Skyelar send you all our love and kisses.

SLY!!
ONE DAY ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO, WHILE OUT BUYING DOG FOOD, MY OLDEST SON, AND I STOPPED TO LOOK AT THE CATS FOR SALE. WE WENT INTO A SMALL ROOM AND PLAYED WITH SEVERAL DIFFERENT KITTENS. YET, THIS ONE LARGE ALL BLACK CAT, KEPT FOLLOWING US, AND NUDGING US. IT BECAME VERY CLEAR THAT HE WAS CHOOSING US. HE LOOKED MUCH OLDER, AND BIGGER, THAN THE KITTENS I EXPECTED TO BUY, BUT HE SEAMED DIFFERENT. WE ASKED ABOUT HIM, AND THEY TOLD HIS IS NAME WAS BARELY. BECAUSE HE WAS FOUND BARELY ALIVE, WANDERING THE BANKS OF THE FOX RIVER, HALF STARVED, AND COLD. UPON THAT NEWS, THE CHOICE WAS SIMPLE. I BROUGHT HIM HOME AND SURPRISED MY WIFE. ALREADY A NEW PET PERSON WITH TWO LARGE DOGS TO MANAGE, "WHY ADD A CAT SHE THOUGHT AS SHE STORMED AWAY"... I GREW UP A SYLVESTER STALLONE FAN, SO THE NAME SLY, ON A ALL BLACK CAT JUST STUCK..
IT TOOK SLY THREE DAYS TO COME OUT OF HIS HIDING SPOT IN MY BASEMENT. BUT SLOWLY HE VENTURED OUT INTO HIS NEW HOME. AS TIME WENT BY SLY BECAME THE KING OF THE CASTLE, HE WOULD TAKE TURNS, SITTING WITH EACH OF HIS NEW FAMILY MEMBERS. WITH EACH GREETING, WE WOULD RECEIVE LOUD PURRING, AND HIS LARGE FRAME SITTING ON US, AS HE SLEPT. SLY WAS MORE DOG THAN CAT, HE WOULD RACE US UP THE STAIRS, COME WHEN CALLED, AND SNUGGLE EVERY CHANCE HE COULD. OFTEN TIMES, WHEN I COULD NOT SLEEP I WOULD SNEAK DOWNSTAIRS TO WATCH TV, SO I WOULD NOT WAKE MY FAMILY. SLY WOULD ALWAYS FOLLOW ME, AND LAY WITH ME UNTIL I SLEPT. SOMEHOW HE WOULD COMFORT, AND EASE MY MIND, SO I COULD REST. FOR THANKSGIVING I SURPRISED MY FAMILY WITH A TRIP TO JAMAICA. ON OUR THIRD DAY, I RECEIVED A CALL FROM MY PET SITTER, WITH THE WORST NEWS I COULD HAVE EVER IMAGINED. SHE SAID " I HAVE VERY BAD NEWS, SLY PASSED AWAY TONIGHT" I COULD NOT BELIEVE MY EARS, AND ACTUALLY CALLED HER BACK TO HEAR IT AGAIN. HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN? HE WAS SO HAPPY, AND IN APPARENTLY GOOD HEALTH??? IT TURNS OUT CATS ARE SUSPECT TO BLOT CLOTS. AND IT APPEARS HE HAD ONE AND IT CAUSED AN INSTANT HEART ATTACK AND ENDED HIS HAPPY LIFE.
STILL IN DENIAL, UPON MY RETURN, I WENT TO THE VET TO INSPECT MY LITTLE SLY. I GUESS I WAS PRAYING WHEN HE SAW ME HE WOULD WAKE UP? I CALLED HIS NAME, I SAID COME ON SLY, LETS GO HOME..BUT HE DID NOT OF COURSE.
I PICKED HIM UP, AND HELD HIM ONE LAST TIME, AND SAID MY GOODBYES, AND TOLD HIM HOW SORRY I WAS NOT THERE FOR HIM IN THE END. BUT MY ONLY SALVATION, IS I SAVED SLY FROM A SHELTER,AND POTENTIAL DEATH, AND GAVE HIM 4 GREAT YEARS OF LIFE WITH MY FAMILY! SLY, LOVED TO LAY IN THE SUN ON OUR STAIRS AND WATCH THE BIRDS FLY AROUND. I WILL MISS HIM MORE THAN I CAN EXPRESS IN THIS LETTER. BUT I HOPE IF YOU READ THIS IN MEMORY OF MY SLY, YOU WILL DO RESCUE A DOG, OR CAT. AND GIVE THEM THE HAPPINESS WE GOT FROM SLY. I REALLY DO THINK SLY WAS GRATEFUL, WE SAVED HIM, AND REPAID US EVERYDAY HE COULD. I WISH YOU THAT KIND OF JOY.

GOODBYE MY BEST FRIEND, I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU, AND WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU. I HAVE HIS COLLAR ON MY BEDPOST, I GUESS HE STILL SLEEPS WITH ME?
EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE MY PILLOW WILL BUMP HIS BELL, AND FOR JUST A BRIEF MOMENT I DREAM HE IS STILL WITH US...

Oh, and by the way. SLY became my wifes favorite pet. And is ever so thankful we rescued him. sly was her napping buddy, as soon as she laid down, to take a nap, sly jumped on her legs and burrowed in for a good nap. I think we both will lose a lot of sleep without our back best friend, our buddy, our sly bear....

We had you such a short time, Smoke, but that love will be there always in our hearts for our big, goofy, "Moke". Now you are free to run and play with Shadow and Blue. Somebody better remember your jelly beans at bedtime. All of us here are lost without you and Buddy, Haley & Mags can't understand where you are. Sassy has no one to chase mice with. We know you'll be waiting when we cross that bridge.

Smokey was a character, a personality and my best friend for nearly 14 years. A rescue dog, a black-white lab mix, a 70+ lbs lap dog and a therapist. Everyone that met him loved him and he provided as much love in return. I look forward to the day we can play again my puppy.

Smoofy

My Smoo-Pot, Smoo-face, my little Smoo-me-moo
What drew you in the road today
Then took you far away
Did you know I was here for you?
Did you know how much I cared?
I don't know what made you stray today
But alone here I must stay

I called for you, heard your collar then a sound I dismay
Oh no, no, no, I cried as the wind and door swayed
I rushed to you on the road where your little body lay
Panic filled my chest as I held you in my arms and prayed

I knew in that moment you were gone Smoo
Did you know I was here?

Could you feel my frightened tears as they fell across your face?
Did you hear the panic in my voice as I pleaded you to stay?
All the pleading in the world could not keep you here today
How could this be happening so soon and in this way?

My constant companion, my baby girl, my Smoofy, my friend
I hate your life ends today
Especially this way
Apart we now are but my love with you will stay
Goodnight my angel, my Smoofy, , my best friend

I pray your spirit stays with me until my bitter end
Someday we will be together
To laugh, play and hold you once again
Goodbye my little angel, my Smoofy, my friend

Dear Snoop, I grew up with you and now you are gone. A piece of me went with you. You were the best dog there ever was, and I miss you and love you more than I can even bear. I will remember forever the happy dog with a toy in his mouth, waiting for me at the door, ready to play. I will miss sharing the bed with you and waking up everyday with you in "the nook." I will miss you protecting me during college when it was just the two of us. I will miss your smell. I will miss you walking me. But most of all, I will miss you undying love and loyalty.

Thank you for being the greatest dog. I don't think I ever fully deserved you.

I have so much guilt. I knew it was your time to go, but I just couldn't say goodbye. I waited too long, and you were miserable. I pray that you are at peace now. I cannot wait to be reunited with you one day.

I love you, Snoop. I always will.

Sempre foste refilão hum!
Ate quando o ar te incomodava ladravas :-)
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Eras Tão querido!
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Espero Que estejas realmente Nesse Lugar quentinho e Bem que estejas!
Canito Meu Adoro-te!

Two days ago I lost my sweet sweet Maltese Soave to Congestive Heart Failure. She was my baby and I miss her soooo much. My heart has never felt so much pain. I know she is in a better place and is not suffering any more and my decision was the right thing to do, but I just can't stop crying.

You were my favorite outside cat. When you weren't waiting for me to give you your breakfast, I missed you. When I brought you for treatment and then inside after the accident, I hoped to give you the good life. You only had 6 weeks as a pampered house pet and you were ill for so much of that time. I'm sorry Socks, I really tried. I love you and miss you.

My baby bullie Sophie...My heart is filled with such pain and sadness right now...you were our child...you made us laugh every single day of our life together...you were my best friend,companion and whether I was laughing or crying you were there...I will miss walking you in the wagon with your water bottle...watching you float around the pool on the raft...feeding you your favorite treats in the whole world(potatoe bread!)having you jump on our lap to cuddle like you were a 20 lb.dog not the 66 pounds of muscel you were! I will miss your snorting and panting! You were our family my sweet Sophie and will be in our hearts forever and ever....Love Mommy,Daddy,Jessica and Alexa xoxoxoxoxo

Spanky was the most adorable, loving, intelligent, athletic, beautiful soul I have ever had the priveledge of knowing. He traveled with me everywhere I went. He has been from Baltimore to San Francisco and just about everywhere in between. Traveling will never be the same for me again. He impressed so many with his talent with the frisbee and ball. He could leap higher than any animal I have ever witnessed and catch his toys. I joked that he should be a wide receiver, because he was such a great route runner. I was blessed for nearly 15 years with his wonderful presence until he died in my arms peacefully. I will miss him more than I can ever express, but I will go on in hopes of seeing him again some day. He was truly a gift from God.

Spanky-Mommy Loves You. I always have and I always will.

I Remember...

I remember the first time our eyes met.

I remember bringing you home and your fear of the ceiling fan.

I remember you "switching ends", fighting with Willie B. for the flippy-flop and chasing Mr. Squirrel in the backyard.

I remember you barking to wake us up in the morning when the alarm clock rang after the first snooze.

I remember you howling when people left messages on the answering machine.

I remember you teaching Willie B. how to use the doggie door, and you "teaming up" with him for double treats.

I remember your sweet smile.

I remember you.

I'll meet you at Rainbow Bridge one day, Impy and we'll enter Heaven's gates together.

Until then, run and frolic and play until your heart is content.

I love you, girl.

Momma

     You were our best friend, our son, our big brother, and love our lives. You are together again with Comet and Patchs. We miss you so much.
     You were taken from us so soon. Thank you for choosing us to be your family. WE LOVE YOU! Our hearts ache so much in sorrow. We also cry tears of joy knowing that we will meet again someday.

Sparky, the love of Mommy's and Daddy's lives, from the moment Mommy held you in her arms until Mommy and Daddy experienced our last "sandwich hug" with Sparky as the "filling". Sparky was the most beautiful rat terrier ever and the little white streak on his forehead was obviously where an angel kissed him. Sparky was happiest when he was in Mommy's arms or beside her in her chair or traveling with his head on Mommy's shoulder sound asleep. He loved his Mommy time every morning while Mommy read the Bible and the newspaper while sipping her coffee. He loved his Daddy time in the evenings while watching TV. He especially loved popcorn, green salads and raw carrots. Sparky loved to sleep next to his Mommy with his head on her shoulder. Words cannot express the joy and love he brought to the lives of Mommy and Daddy, and we miss him tremendously. Mommy is going to carve a box which will contain Sparky's ashes. He will always be with his parents, and will always live in our hearts. Someday we will meet him in Heaven and spend eternity together.

Our Beloved Spirry Jaz,
Your never ending love and devotion will live with us always. Your toleranace and love for our grandkids will never be forgotten. We will always love you, and are so empty without you. We see you in our dreams playing and romping with your sister, Tessi. God love you, Tessi and Shana. Life is so lonely without your sweet little face. 14 1/2 years of life with you will live on forever.

Love you forever Spirry,

Mommy and Daddy

Spotty was a street cat from Sherman Oaks, and his mother was hit by a car. I rented a racoon cage and caught him. I took him to the vet and adopted him. He wanted to be with my Simese Applehead Cat, Aja. He came up to window and wanted to kiss her. One day I came home and he was in the garage and ran out. I put signs up with his picture and knocked on everyone's door with my husband at the time until 1:30am in the morning. My neighbor Allen put some food out by my condominium and Spotty came up and he grabbed him and brought him into my home. I felt as if my prayers were answered and I was so relieved. I always was very careful to not let him out after that for the rest of his life. He was happy with Aja and he ran around and scratched everything everywhere. I fed him all the food he liked and he was happy he did not have to live on the street. He came down with kidney failure and my ex-husband and I had to put him to sleep for his health. We call the Vet to our home and let Spotty pass in the closet which is where he felt safe. We were sad and heart broken and wanted him to live longer. We were happy he lived a good life. My ex-husband was crying and devastated and I was depressed and sad. Our hearts were broken but he will live in our hearts forever and ever. Long live Spotty the british short hair with the green eyes and tuxedo. May peace be unto you and your pets. Ani ohevet oneyot. I love animals.

In loving memory of my 17-year old 'little love', Spuds, who passed away on August 13, 2010.

I love you so much, my sweetheart.

Until we meet again, baby, always remember how much Mommy loves you and misses you. I will love you until the end of time.

On Valentines Day, I had to put my kitty Spunky down. The last couple of weeks before I put him down he had stopped doing all of his favorite things like sitting on my desk while I was working and pushing pens off onto the floor, going into our bedroom and either sitting in the sun or sleeping under the covers or even eating his favorite food, treats.
He was the kitty that never grew up, when we put him down I was telling the vet about him and she called him a Peter Pan cat and that he was. Spunky was a kitten his whole life and I miss him. I know that he has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and joined his best friend Kinky Roo who he had missed so much.
The day that I put Spunky down after I got home a rainbow appeared in the same spot it had the day I had put Kinky Roo down, I think telling me that he was ok.

My darling little Starlette,  
    I have grieved for you for a month now and I don't think I will ever get over it, but why would I? You were the most special dog that we ever had. You were in everybody's heart. You helped build this house by keeping your Dad company and taking walks with him when he needed a break, always looking back to see if he was still following behind you. Just a doll baby! You always got used to the other Pugs, but you were boss hog and always broke up their squabbles. The years passed and you gave us so much happiness. When I went away to the hospital after the car accident which I was gone for a month and when I came home with a walker you looked at me so funny like you didn't know me, but when I spoke your little old gray face looked at me and gave me a smile I will never forget. Your eyes danced when you were happy. Then came the day you wanted to go to heaven. You had been on so much medication and it didn't seemed like it helped you anymore. I took you in to see if we could change you medicine and the Vet said it would do no good. Your pain would come and go and the longest time he gave you was 3-4 weeks. I looked in your little brown eyes and told you it was okay and I would see you again someday. I had you cremated privately so you are sitting on our T.V. cabinet with the pictures of the little kids and watching us do our dailey thing. Starlette, we loved you more than anything and now as our little granddaughter says, "Starlette is whole again and doesn't hurt anymore. God is taking care of her so she is happy. You know that is Sydney and she is only 5 years old. You were her best pal. I hope you are enjoying God's house cause our is empty without you. Take care baby and I know you are well now. Love and Snuggles to you Mom, Dad and Sydney

Stevie was a remarkable and beautiful cat. He was dearly loved and is now sadly missed by all who knew him.

Lucille

Stevie, a much loved Westie. You were a free spirit with a lovely nature. I know Paul loved you to bits, we all did, but somewhere something in you changed you needed more,and no one could give you what you wanted. Stevie please don't hate us for letting you go. We will remember the good times, the walkies, the tummy tickles,the love you gave us. Go over Rainbow Bridge to our Benjie, he's waiting for you. love you little fella. nanny D

    Still just a baby, your life was taken away from us too soon.You were so full of love for everyone.I will never forget that tragic day and how I wish I could have saved you from those jaws of death. I long to wake up with you beside me, like nothing had ever happened.I miss your sweet kisses and the way you made everyone smile.Lilly misses you too, she lays in your crate and longs for you to come play with her like you used to.Life is not the same without you and never will be.It is hard to forget that tragic day but I try to replace it with memories of the good times we had and how you brought joy to our lives.You touched the lives of many during your short time here and you will always be remembered as our little baby boy.Rest in peace little Stitch. We love you, Christie,Lorren, Mike and Lilly

Thank you God for bringing Stubbs and Buddy into our lives!

We miss you both and will always be grateful that you shared your lives with us.

Stubbs you would wake me in the middle of the night to scratch your belly and I have missed that for quite a while, forgive us for holding on too long.  
Until we meet again on the rainbow bridge,  
Mommy and Daddy love you and miss you.

You came into my life in 1996 as scared little pup. Over the years we grew together in trust and friendship. 14 years later your health got bad and you passed away. I was with you till you took your last breath and just before that I told you I love you. I always will my little buddy and as long as I live you will live in my heart. I will always remember the happy times we had together. I will always remember you my little buddy. You were my best friend, my companion, and were like a kid to me. Your life wasn't meaningless for you taught me so much about unconditional love and friendship. I know you are in a better place now. I still cry for you Stubby because losing you was losing a piece of my heart. The things we did together, swim, go for walks, ride in the car, go to grandma's house, getting your brush for me to brush you, and all the other things you liked to do. Wow little buddy I truly miss you. My tribute to you is to never forget you for teaching me how to love you for all you have done for me, being there for me and just knowing you loved me too. Forgive me for the things we didn't get to do or any mistakes I made along the way. One day little buddy we will see each other again. Until then I Miss You Stubby Dog.

The darkness of lonely awareness surrounds us....
You are gone our beloved friend.
Are you happy in your new surroundings?
Or, did we make your life come to an abrupt end?

Your time here on earth was much to short....
You had cancer but you didn't know.
But despite that fact you never lacked
the ability to love us so!

You had the uncanny ability to read our emotions,
you were such an extraordinary girl.
Most people would say we were crazy....
but to that we would say....
to share love and see what it shows :)

We loved you without measure....
Your sweet little kisses were a constant reminder,
that your unconditional love was the ultimate treasure.
If only more people knew of that special bond they surely would be kinder.

You were a constant companion we will never forget.
You loved to go bye-bye with us, so we'll treasure your collar & leash...
Waiting for that day God takes us away & for you we will come and get!

Our arms ache to hold you, did we make the decision too quick?
Were you ready to go our baby girl?
So your suffering would end?
Please know we've struggled with that....
We are only human you know. If God could have given you the capacity to speak, you most likely would have told us so.

Your Daddy, Momma, and little sister Sassie miss you so much.....
Please wait for us our precious Sugar Booger,
God will re-unite us our precious girl.

Your little soul will shine with a fabulous light,
much like your twinkling eyes....
We'll be re-united on our way to heaven, and we'll take you FOREVER when we meet you at the Rainbow Bridge.

Sadly missed by Momma, Daddy, and sister Sassie

Author - Diana L. Ritchie (Sugar's human Momma) 9-5-2010

My most beloved Sugar Franklin. I loved you far more than I knew.

Sugar was a beautiful 11 year old German Shepherd who I wish could have remained with us forever. She had a truly beautiful spirit and we will all miss her dearly.

She came into our lives as an 8 week old puppy when she was picked from the litter of her parents, Maggie May and Rebel Ray, in Lebanon, Tennessee, May, 1998. She quickly adapted to the role of the younger pet in the household, with Boo Boo our female chow acting as her adoptive mother and leader. Sugar was very bright and followed Boo Boo's lead. She grew up and went through some difficult times when Boo Boo was gone, but always remained a sweet and gentle spirit. She loved to play with her friend Annie, who would at times lead her into mischief. Once when Annie led her away from home, we considered it a miracle when we located her 27 hours later. She later also enjoyed playing with her friend Buster and with her cat, Rebel who could be rough at times.

It seems like the time went so fast, and was not long enough. The last few months had been getting more and more painful for her, and the last few weeks forced a decision to end the pain. It was a really hard decision because her sweet little spirit never ended, although her body was giving up.

Sugar you will always be missed, by your Mommy Barbara, your child-sibling, Vanessa, and Grandmama Peggy. You will also be missed by Annie and Buster, Mamaw and Papaw and Justin and Chris. I'm sure Rebel looks for you everyday. We pray that you are at peace and that we will all one day be together again. We love you Sugar.

Sweetheart, you have been such a wonderful part of our lives these past 12 years. You became our bestest friend when we adopted you in Okinawa Japan. You traveled with us to mainland japan, made friends with everyone, loved everyone. You could teach people volumes about being a good embassadore. You protected us from marrading squirrels, moles and sparrows.  
Your cancer came as a huge blow to all of us. Hoping against hope we prayed for your recovery. When it was evident that your presence was requested in Heaven, we helped you go quietly and painlessly.  
We will always hold close to our hearts that sweet smile, wagging tail, and funny sneezes. We loved how you would dance for cheese, Yeolde for snackes. How sad you would look when it was bath time. It was as if you could read our minds.  
We miss you so very much, little girl. God bless you. We'll see your beautiful bright eyes when we meet again.  
All our love,  
Alice, Matt, Doug and Donna  
your family

In 1998 My daughter who was home from college,thought it a great idea to get a friend for our pug Daysi.I thought about how Daysi was the Queen of the house,how she got us through a rough patch in 1996 with the death of my father a week after our 21 year old son had a bonemarrow transplant in May and then our sons passing in August of 1996.Daysi kept our sanity.The Queen have another in the house?With my wife and daughter double teaming me i finally said ok not knowing that a call had been made to the pet store we got Daysi from who uses a breeder in Ohio and a pug would be there in 2 days.
We went to the pet store and there,staring up at me and my wife,was this little pug but as i looked it had this growth on it's right front paw.We looked we,we talked,I grumbled,my wife was giving me all sorts of looks,then,I picked the pup up and put her by my shoulder and she immediately began licking my bald head.Lick,lick,lick.I said "Well you know as well as I do no one is going to take her with that foot so we might as well".Yes..I'm a big soft hearted phoney who's bark at times is worse than his bite.This was to be the beginning of Twelve and a half years of what I call"Noggin licks"
Sunflower came home and Daysi could care less.Over time the became very close and loved playing with eachother.To say they brought us joy was understatement.Pains in the butt at times..yes but always loved by all.Time went on and daysi got older and slower and one night she just failed totally and we had to put her to sleep.Sunni knew somthing was wrong with her friend and when we came home without her she just ran around looking for her for days.
Time went on,I retired,our daughter got married,and me and Sunflower had the house to ourselves.My wife still worked for the local Bd of Ed(as she does today) and I stayed busy, as I still do, as State Chairman for my uinons retiree committee here in NJ.Sunni and I,as people would say,were joined at the hip.Sunni and Daysi slept with my wife and I and when Daysi passed Sunni would snuggle closer to us.It was also the routine to wake me up with,you got it,Noggin licks.A day without Noggin Licks was a day without sunshine.I wouldlay on the floor to stretch..Noggin Licks.I would move out of a chair and Sunni would cry thinking I was leaving.The best part of the day would be when I came home from a meeting and there at the top of the stairs was Sunflower wagging her tail,jumping, and running like a nut.She this stuffed turttle we called Yertle and she would run with it in her mouth and yes bring it to bed.
About 2 years ago Sunni became lethargic and refused to eat.We took her to get checkout and found out she had Mast Cell cancer.We took her to a canine oncologist and had the options of chemo,radiation,surgery laid out to us.My wie and I determined before hand if anything she would live out her life comfortably and become ravaged by radiation and sick from chemo.As a personal trainer I always look to natural healing.I swent on the internent and found out cetain herbs and supplements I take worked well on mast cell cancer.
I began cracking the capsules in baby food(Chicken) which was all she would eat,and at the end of 2 weeks was beginning to respond.4 weeks later there was no lump,she was eating again,and was her oldself.We took her for her checkup 2 months later and the vet asked if we did the surgery because the lump was gone.I told her what I did and she just looked,got choked up and said it was a miracle from God.
Our daughter had a grandson who played with Sunni when the visted and they got along great.About a month or 2 ago Sunni started acting like she was not with it.She would look confused.
I figured it was Dementia setting in.On September 11th we got up,Sunflower ate,we played throughout the day but then late in the day she suddenly fell.Her legs gave out.My wife and I looked at eachother knowing it was not good. By 7pm as I was sitting on the floor with her I noticed her eyes not focusing and just going in all directions.We rushed her to the animal hospital where they examined and told us she had Vestibular diseaseor"OLd Dogs Disease" as it is commonly known.We knew we had to put her tosleep. .My wife was hysterical so I stayed in the room with Sunflower.I held her as she sat on the table talking to her.I always told her I loved her and she would just look at me.As I held her I whispered in ner ear"I love you.You are the best".She turned around looked at me and pricedded to lick my face and head one last time.They injected her in her paw,I held her as she went limp and kissed her goodbye.
The house is real quiet during the day.No one to greet me at the top of the stairs,No world famous nogging licks to wake me up.Yes,yertle still stays on our bed.People said we were joined at the hip.I say we were joined at the heart.I miss you girl.Love you.
Ed Johnson

Sunni you were the best cat anyone could ever ask for. Everyone who met you fell in love with you. You had the kindest, friendliest, and most gentle soul. I often told you, that you were sent by God to be with your dad.

I remember when we first met and you would run up to me after i got off of work with that little boy face. You adopted me, when I was not even looking for a pet, and brought so much joy into my life. I treasured every day we spent together, especially the 8 months after you were diagnosed with heart disease. I love you and miss you terribly. I know if there is a cat heaven you are in it my friend.

Love, Dad

Sushi was a proud and noble dog. he was one of a kind not only by his looks (chines crested and Japanese chin) but loved everyone. Never caused any problems or misbehaved. He loved life and it was ended too soon. Our family (especially my 3 year old) will miss him.

My darling Susie  
My dearest little dog has gone. My darling. A true gift from God. You brought nothing but joy and pleasure to the world. I miss you so much. I hope I didn’t leave it too long and I am worried that you suffered. I am so sorry if that is the case. I couldn’t bear to be parted from you.

You brought joy throughout your life and I hope you knew that. Nothing but joy. I so much loved you and looking after you, taking you for walks, your inquisitiveness, playing with you, grooming you, snuggling on the sofa with you. I can’t believe you’re gone. I miss you so very very much. You’ve been so much a part of my life for so long; I can’t bear it without you. I miss you. Sweetheart, what shall I do without you?

Dear God, please look after my little girl, she deserves peace and happiness. And please help me to cope without her. I miss her. I miss her.

Susie Marshall 20.12.95 – 23.2.10  
The dearest dog in the world

We sit and try to write the words, we want your heart to hear.
Hoping to find some comfort, in the fact that your not here.
I look out into the open house, that you once occupied,
Knowing now that house is empty, because my love, you've died.
We do believe with all our hearts, that your soul has gone to be,
With all the other angel dogs, that you were meant to see.
We will have to stay behind, until God calls us too,
So do not be afraid, that he's only called for you.
The room is still, in the room that you played,
And your bed is so empty, where your pretty head laid.
Our bed is to empty, where you once laid between,
the people who LOVE you and now only dream,
That one day our eyes will shut one last time,
and you will come greet us, angel of mine.
Until then, We'll keep trying to see through our tears,
with memories you left us, to reflect through the years.
We'll never forget one minute we spent,
of loving and laughing, of places we went.
And we dread the day that your scent disappears,
for it's "proof" to us, Susy, that you were just here!
But one day will come, when we'll start to see through,
the pain of the moment, and remember just "you".
Now you go and play, and look down when you can,
remembering we love you, and this isn't the end.

We love you Susy!!!
giselle,claudita,mom,grandma and lily

I love and miss you my beloved Suzie, with all my heart. Know that I will see you again in the future, so wait for me at the Rainbow Bridge - enjoying good health and happiness!!!

Dear Sweetie Girl:

Daddy loves you with all his heart. You have been such a big part of my life for the last 12 years I can't imagine what it's going to be like without you. We did everything together. You laid next to me on my chair while I worked all day, you took a nap with me in the afternoon, you had dinner with me in the evening, and you slept right next to me all night long. I'll never forget how you would dip your paw into the water dish and then drink from your paw. I'll never forget how you would walk into the bathroom in the morning meowing and turning your tail into a big question mark. I'll never forget how you would lay on my chest while I was lying on the couch. I'll never forget how when you were younger you would patrol the catwalk in the condo. I'll never forget how you would get agitated at me for pulling the covers over my head and how you would take your paws and pull the covers back so that you could see me. I know it bothered you when Miles and Mingus came to live with us. I'm sorry. I was so proud of the way you never backed down from them. You play nice with Miles now and wait for Daddy at the Rainbow Bridge. Someday we'll be together again! Good bye for now, baby girl. Love always, Daddy

SweetPea was my Baby Girl. The Queen of the House. SweetPea was not always sweet. I used to tell people to not let the name fool you. She might let you pet her but you had better do it fast. And she had a thing for little people. She did not like them. Don't ask me why but she would always try to bite them. Her and I had a daily ritual. When I would come home from work, I would put on my pj's, lay in my bed and she would be right there with me. At the time I was still living at home with my family and when her dad came in the room she would growl at him if he got too close to me or told her to move. But she loved Hot Dogs. She got one every night before she went to bed. Oh and all's you had to say was "walk" and she was at the door. She loved going for walks and giving me kisses. I always thanked her for the love. On her last day of being alive, she gave me a kiss on my lips. I'll remember that forever. I've told my family that when I pass she goes in my casket with me. I hope they abide my wishes. I would hate to be buried without her. I also pray that God will allow me to go to Rainbow Bridge and be with her and any friends she may make while she is waiting for me. I miss her so much and cry everyday. I hope it gets better as the days go by. This is worse then when my mother passed away. I pray she is no longer in any pain and that she can see and hear everything around her. God, please take care of my Baby Girl SweetPea. "I Love You Baby Girl"

for my forever best friend swifty. i was a better person to have had the honor of being part of your life. you were the first thing i thought of when i woke up, and the last thing i did every night was told you i loved you and that you were my best friend. you and i were connected like kindrid spirits. i look for you now and still dont know why you are not here. i know you hung in there for me, and i am forever grateful for the time you and i had these past years. my heart is heavy and i am trying to be happy that you are no longer in pain and are free to run and play and be with your buddy shatze. you were so patient and so smart. you and i could talk to each other and i have heard you since you have passed. your spirit seems to be around me,and thank you for that. it gives me comfort. i know you didnt like it when i was sad, and i am trying really hard to find happiness now but it is hard. the house is so empty now and you arent there for me to hold or care for anymore. i am blessed to have known you and you will be forever in my heart and spirit. thank you my little girl for being the best friend i could ever hope to have. i will miss you everyday. remember puppy kisses i love you forever
mom

My wonderful special kitty Switch, sometimes Switcherton or Silly Old Switch, I will never forget you. You were the first friend I made at James's place, and I was so happy you came to live with me for the last seven of your fourteen years. You loved to talk all day and be sometimes bossy and sometimes easygoing, but always cuddly. I will always remember playing Battle of the Bed and how you helped around the house and made fur hats for me at bedtime. So many people know what a unique personality you had! Every time I see a tuxedo kitty I will be reminded of you. I couldn't know how badly the CRF was making you feel, but I knew you were getting very sick and just not yourself. I had to decide quickly because I couldn't bear to see you suffer. Danny and I miss you so much and we hurt all the time. We know you are in a better place. Please look after Marley and Nigel and Reenee. I'll always remember you being there with me, through so many changes, and how you were such an awesome girl. I love you so much.

The first time I saw you, I believe I was 8 months old. You were my brothers birthday present. Sydney was a cocker spaniel, a very special dog. She had only barked a few times in her life. Im pretty sure she didn't know how to bark. You were so energetic. You always wanted to play, or have your belly rubbed. Theres a picture of her stealing my pacifier when I was a baby. If only I could remember when you were a puppy. When things started going bad, I didn't know what to think. I thought it was just because you're old, maybe it'll go a way. The cancer was spreading and you had multiple tumors. You started having digestive problems. Then you stopped eating. My parents had decided to put you to sleep on October 5th. After all the praying I had done for you, God said no. Your works on Earth were done. God sent you to Earth to love and make me and my family happy. I hope you know that my love for you goes beyond words. When you took your last breath I was blinded by tears, and felt like somebody had ripped my heart out. There is a massive hole in my heart. I can't wait for the day we walk through the gates of Heaven. I miss you terribly girl, and I feel so selfish wanting you back. Hugs and kisses from Nathan, Jacob, Mom, Dad, Grandpa Kleine, and Grandma Kleine. XOXOXOXOXO Stay strong girl. P.S. It makes me smile to imagine you with little Angel wings! :)  
Your brother, Nathan

Sydney,

Love of my life
Light of my eyes
My reason for being

You will always be the number ONE, my strength, my inspiration.
The reason I woke up in the mornings and why I always wanted to run home to be with.
So many adventures together, you were my faithful friend and life companion through thick and thin.
I will always keep you in my heart and in my thoughts.
I miss you so much! Hopefully one day we'll meet in heaven.

Best kitten, my 'investigative-vester' taken from us, in an accident on this day. Can't believe your voice will not be heard again in our home, or your warmth be snuggling me at bed-time. I hope you, Harry and Pepper - our 3 musketeers - are finally together again. We miss you so very much, whilst remembering our luck in having you. Never ever forgotten big boy,

All of our love,

Jo and Alan
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