Year 2010 Tributes

For pet names beginning with "T".

We had almost fifteen years together girl. I still remember the first time I saw you when you eight weeks old. Bob and Ginny said there were only three left out of eight puppies and they were keeping two of them. All your siblings had new homes. As soon as I saw the three of you I was hoping so much that you were the one available. We had a good run together girl. We endured good and bad together. Thank you for our time together. I'll always miss you. It's been almost five years since you passed. You can still make me cry. You can still make me laugh. We'll meet again.

Tabitha it broke our hearts when you left us today. we love you and will see you by the rainbow bridge. say hi to tigger(2000) tinkerbell(2008) and trouble (2009) have fun with your buddies. Love Tracy, Angela, Steven and Robert

Oh how I miss my beautiful furbaby Tabitha. You were my present for moving. I was 13 when we brought you home early at 5 weeks. You were the only girl out of 6 puppies. You were so shy and wouldn’t look us in the eyes for two weeks. In no time you were running around, playing, barking, and giving kisses. Then your feisty attitude and hyperness came through, and stayed until the end. ? Even with your attitude, you were so sweet and everyone adored you. You were only 15 pounds, but you weren’t afraid of anything, and you were always so smart. You loved spending time in your yard, and would chase anything and everything out of it. I loved it when you slept in bed and cuddled with me. I loved how you were always the first one to greet me when I got home, and waited up for me. You always came running when you saw me or heard my voice. You never liked to be held for a long time, but as you got older you let me hold you more. Then your poor body started giving out. We tried so hard to do everything in our power to keep you comfortable and with us. After a little over 19 years we had to say goodbye. You lived a very long and spoiled life, and were loved deeply. I will never regret everything I did for you. I am sleeping with your fleece you wore your last days and your pink blankie. Mommy loves and misses you my sweet Tabitha.
10/17/1990 – 1/29/2010

Tabitha Sue: I was sorry that you had gotten so sick with kidney disease and the latest stroke you suffered. You had lost weight and I decided it was time you went to the Rainbow Bridge to meet your sister, Samantha.

You were such a wonderful cat and a loving cat. You were always there to greet me when I came home and it gave me such joy when you would sleep with me each night.

I enjoyed playing with you and watching you play with your special balls and sleep in your own bed. I have enjoyed living, caring, and loving you these past 13 years.

I miss you so much Tabitha! I imagine you playing, eating, sleeping, and enjoying spending time with Samantha.

Have a wonderful time at Rainbow Bridge until we meet again.

Sue Rogness

My little Taboo, my boobear, I am going to miss you so much. You were the most beautiful cat in the world and the best cat I ever had. I keep looking around expecting you to jump up on the computer with me but you don't. I call you to come and eat, but you don't come. I need to hold you, but I can't. I have put your pictures next to my pillows, where you slept every night, to make it feel like you are still there. I feel like a piece of my heart is missing right now and I don't know how it will ever heal. I had you since the day you were born, and part of me died with you. I know you are not suffering anymore and are in heaven now, but that doesn't make anything any easier. I don't know how to get through this. I will love you forever and always and promise I will never forget you.

My dear little friend Tacker is so very much missed by my family and by me. He came to us when I was in search of a lovely little animal to rescue and love. I wanted to give any little dog a home from the shelter. When I received a call from them , they had a few small dogs available back in 1995. I overlooked this little guy, and almost chose another before he was pointed him out to me. Once I laid eyes on him, sitting there ever so politely, with his ears down and his tail wagging, it was love at first site for both of us . He was one years old, I was told, and had been rescued from someone that abused and neglected him. Since that time, my children have grown up with him and we have many fun memories of our Tigs. (one of his many nicknames!)He was very much a member of our family, as he was always in the middle of our activities. I told him every day that I loved him and he got many kisses from all of us everyday. The years have flown by and all the sudden I realized he wouldn't be here with us much longer. Having always been a healthy pet, I saw the signs of his health declining. Needless to say, age and time took him from our lives. I have always had a pet to love through out my life, but this one is so special to me. I know God has to have a special place for ALL our loved ones.They are gifts from heaven and I thank God that he gave Tacker to me to care for. Blessed be his memory. I love you Tacker.

HI: Baby, Daddy and Mommy know you are not having any more problems,and are running and playing with all the rest of the wonderful dogs and are having lots of fun,watching and waiting for us, so we may cross the Rainbow bridge. Taffy be sure and let CUBBY and PIXIE know that we will be there, so that we can all cross together. Taffy, baby we miss and love you so much.

Tammy, we had some wonderful times together until you fell ill and we had to part. Please forgive me for all the hard times I gave you. My tears wont stop falling when I think of you and my love for you will never fade. RIP my darling

Daddy

My Dearest Tank “bubba boy”.

I have such a huge empty spot in my heart that your death has left. Without you these past few days I have realized how much my day was consumed taking care of you, I would have done it for many more if I had the opportunity.

You were such a good boy, your mommy and daddy love you so much and miss you more than words can ever say.

I hope you know you did nothing wrong, you were our perfect little boy and will be forever in our hearts until we can meet again.

I pray you are with God, Val, Dooley and Zora. I am confident your sister Val was waiting for you, she always looked out for you and always will, she is such a sweet girl.

I just do not know how to let you go, the house is just not the same without you here.

I miss you so much, I am just heartbroken without my baby boy.

Please do not ever forget how much you are loved, will be missed and joy you brought us during your life on earth.

Love, Your Mommy

When our little Bucky passed on we waited 2 months to get you baby boy. When I saw Daddy come up those stairs with this little bundle of fur I got so excited. You were the cutest little thing. You looked like a bear cub. You were in our hearts that night. The kids fell in love with you. They were 14, 9 and 7. They were still missing Bucky but you filled a void sweetheart.  
You made us laugh every day. You would carry your bowl every where we went. It was never out of your sight. You would tip the bowl over and eat off the floor. You would take socks off the shelf and wait for me to see you and if I didn't see you you would lay down with the sock under your chin and then when I'd see you you would grab that sock and run so I'd chase you. You loved to play soccer with the kids. You would crouch real low and wait for them to kick it. You would run so fast. It was a sad day when you didn't want to play.  
Oh Tanner. We didn't know you were in so much pain. You were a little slower and when you started to limp the vet thought it was arthritis. Then other symptoms came along and then we found out your little body was full of cancer. What a horrible phone call. We needed to end your suffering. It was only right. You deserved nothing less. That was a sad sad time at the vet. You were a bright light in our lives. The kids are now 24, 19 and 17 and they miss you so much as do your mommy and daddy.  
You were a pound puppy as was Bucky and you 2 were the BEST DOGS we could ever want. I know you and Bucky met at the Rainbow Bridge. You 2 are running in the fields at your prime. No more pain for either of you. Bucky saw the kids all as babies and you saw them all as adults. We loved you. Through the magic of facebook people from all over the world prayed for you and cried for you. Not bad for a pound puppy.

To My Beloved Tasha

You are my best friend. I will never forget you. Please wait for me at the Bridge, Tasha. When I take my final breath, I will smile knowing you are waiting for me. Love always and forever, Chere

Tatum (known as Tate) was a great friend. He never complained despite losing some of his lower jaw to cancer and year later his eyesight to another health issue. Everyday spent with him made that day a little brighter no matter how gloomy things were. He will be missed by his family.

Tawny & Sorella ~ What a surprise when my step son surprised me with two little eight-week old sisters. I really was NOT ready to have a pet. My son had died that year, I had just bought a new house, and the last thing I wanted to do was house-train a couple of mutts.

But, I fell in love with those two mutts. Tawny was easy to name since she was a tawny color all over. Sorella, well, she looked like a scaled-down German Shepherd. And being the runt of the litter, Sorella, the Italian word for "little sister" seemed a given.

My girls were my very, very best friends. We celebrated the good times, they helped me through the bad times. We played together and even danced together. No kidding, when they heard "Walk Like an Egyptian" come on the radio, they would both look at me as if to say, This is our favorite song! Being large dogs, they would stand on their hind legs, paws on my shoulders, and we would do our funny little dance.

As time passed, they still danced, but on all fours. The past year, as they approached their 15th birthday, I watched them become slower in their movements, but still joyous in their attitudes. It's the hardest decision any pet parent has to make, but I knew it was time to let them go to their place across the Rainbow Bridge. It has only been three weeks, so the sadness still weighs heavy on my heart. But, I know they are waiting for me along with my son and his little dog, Bosco. I will be so happy to see them all again once my time comes. I love you all with every breath I take.

Taz was so special to me. I love and miss him terribly and always will. It will take a long time to not cry when I think of him. He was "long, gray and handsome".

Taz, mommey misses you so much my heart is broken and no one can stop my pain. It has been two years and i still cry when ever i look at your picture. i have your ashes nest to my bed and i kiss your pictures ever morning and night. You were the best and i will never forget you. Since the day you died my heart was torn in two one part filled with heartache the other died with you.

love you forever

mommy

It’s been a week since I had to let my Boxer boy of 12 years go.

I have read all the poems and rainbow bridge stories, but I needed something for myself. I broke down and asked for a sign that my best friend that I missed so very much really was happy and ok. I got my answer last night … He came to me in one of those dreams that’s not a dream because it’s so vivid and you remember every bit of it like it is a memory of the real world.

In my “Dream” I opened my door (The house was an amalgam of all the homes he and I lived in) and there was my boy running up to me, happy and completely youthful and healthy. He immediately conveyed to me that he was happy and loved me. I know that he was thanking me for being strong enough to let him go so he could be that way instead of suffering.

He had a couple of puppy friends with him and they were all romping around the yard when I noticed one of them was a tiny Boxer puppy marked like Tazz but tan instead of brindle. I called to the pup and he came over along with my boy, Tazz. Tazz was very proud and puffed his chest up.

I saw the puppy had a tag with his name on it, I don’t remember the name but I’m sure it was a full, proud AKC name.

I turned the tag over and on the back was written “INSTRUCTOR: TAZZ”

I remember them all running off together and feeling so relieved that he was doing fine and so proud of him because he was up in heaven teaching baby Boxers to be just as wonderful as he is.

I know someone soon is going to fall in love with a little tan and white Boxer pup that came from puppy heaven and got all it knows about being a friend, companion, and protector from the best of the best.

Please, whoever you are, take it home and give it all the love and friendship you have in return, knowing that it will never come close to how much that puppy will give you. But that’s ok .. he or she will never complain as long as they have you to take care of.

I love and miss you every day my little baby teddy boy. My life has never and will never remain the same since you have been gone. I think about you everyday, the tears are less now but you took my heart with you when you left teddy. You will always be my little boy, no other dog will ever take your place teddy... not in my heart or soul. I hope when i close my eyes for the last time your face will be the first one i see.

I LOVE YOU FOREVER!

Teddy Bear was the most beautiful spirit on earth. He gave us unconditional love from the time he was a puppy until his last breath. He will always remain in our hearts. We love you so much Teddy Bear. Thank you for giving us some of the most precious and happy years of our lives. We look forward to meeting you again in the after life.

My dear Terminator made a peaceful passing into heaven on June 11, 2010

You were such a wonderful cat I thank God that you sought refuge in a church where my friends have given you to me to care for, because you were so afraid and alone. You were quite the kitty who earned the name Terminator for throwing everything off my dresser. You hung from curtains and meowed relentlessly for your breakfast for years. It took you a long time to not be such a scared cat. You started lying at my feet as I slept and it took you years before you could finally feel comfortable enough to sleep right next to my head. You pushed the screens out of my windows to escape to run the canyon free. For years though you remained indoors. But I am so happy that this past year you were able to walk in the sun, eat green grass, and prowl around in the cool evening. You amazed me how you could climb the stairs even until your last day. I got you your little friend and companion Tita 14 years ago who changed your life forever. You were always the gentleman and such a wonderful mate to her. Boy did you ever get fat--gray and white and fluff all over!!!!!!!!!! All my fault I guess. You have been such a comfort to me for these last 17 years both in times of darkness and times of joy. My last days with you were so special and we had never been closer. You knew your time was drawing near and yet you held on for me, you were so kind. I can never thank you enough for all you have done for me and thanks you for ALWAYS being there for and with me. I will miss you so much. I will take care of Tita for you. I thank God you are now in heaven and me and Tita will see you there to catch up on old times.

My dear sweet and handsome boy my heart will always be with you.

Love
Lorraine

Tess, I loved you so much! From the time I picked you up and drove home with you sitting on my chest (because you didn't want to be in a box) until the horrible day I had to say goodbye, I loved you and will love you forever. You were so very smart, you excelled at all of the puppy classes and never forgot what you were supposed to do. You were the Princess in our household and believe me, you knew it. Bear is having a hard time without you - he is sleeping in your spot on my bed.  
I know you are not hurting anymore and you are keeping all of the other dogs in line up in doggy heaven. You took a huge piece of my heart when you left - I will never ever forget you baby girl! Love you always and forever.  
Mom

Dear Tess, Baby you have no idea how much I miss you. Its going to be a month soon and it still feels like it was yesterday. Its very hard not having you around. I love you so much, I wish you were here with me, I miss the way you smell, your face, your paws at my face, your purring, the funny way you slept. I miss you, I miss you so much. I will never forget you, I will love you, Love you always, Mom

Our love for and committment to Tessie began at our first meeting. To love forever and never abandon.
On March 21, 2000 we visited a shelter where Tessie had lived for five years.In a fleeting moment, our hearts would be touched forever by the most loving and committing eyes.. "Tessie Lou Huitt."
Tessie,your eyes were shy,dim; however, their statement was firm,  "I like you! I'll be good! I can go home with you, PLEASE!" You must know you were our immediate choice. Our journey began that moment,  when our eyes and hearts met and were bonded forever. Each day was a gift of blessings so bountiful they still are unfolding.
Tessie, your strength, love and committment made you more than beautiful. We never had to search for you or your love - you were always there. Your hugs and kisses flowed with your presence. Your appreciation for food, water, treats and love were immeasurable.
Sweetheart, our first meeting, we did make committments. You to love, to be good, to protect; us to keep you comfortable,heart and body,to love you forever. You taught us to love and embrace the simple things. A walk in the leaves in the Fall,the breeze from the ocean, the cold water from a mountain stream, to look at others more compassionately. Your eyes would light up and shine when you got a hamburger or chicken strips. Your bright eyes and wagging tail said "You guys are great, Thanks!" When we most needed an extra hug or kiss, or we were hurting - you appeared. We have ten years of precious gifts and memories from you. Thank you, our love.
In 2008 we began to see a slower less active Tessie. Our long time friend,through those same loving eyes said, "Mom, I have a problem."
A visit to your friend and doctor revealed a serious problem - renal failure. We were told "Keep her comfortable, love her. She will let you know when her journey must end." We watch steps once full of energy become slower and more deliberate. There is less activity and more sleep. Your eyes no longer beg for food. Happiness now is holding you close,rubbing your ears and talking to you; assuring you how much you are loved. Your body responds with "I love you.. I need to go, please help me."
The deepest spirit within our hearts would guide us to ask your friend and doctor to visit you here at home (thank you Dr. Redden).
This visit would allow you to lovingly and comfortably travel to the Rainbow Bridge. On december 28, 2009 at 6:40 pm a huge, bright new star appeared in the sky. Run, play, eat, enjoy and watch for Mom and Dad. Until then we love you forever and you gift us each day with fond memories. Thank you, Tessie, for loving and caring for us.
Tessie, our first fleeting meeting and committments made were more than fullfilled and accomplished. Made from love, filled with love.
Rest now Baby

Love, Mom & Dad

To our dear, dear sweet, sweet boy Texie.
After losing our Barney a year ago we were not ready for another dog. When we first saw you, you immediately left your brothers and sisters and came running towards us, we picked you up and just couldn't let you go, we knew you were going to be part of our family from the very start.
You have been such a wonderful boy, never did anything wrong or mean, but to love us with all your heart, you have given us so much love and happiness. You were such a smart boy, you learned every trick we taught you immediately, it's too bad we were not smart enough to teach you more.

Today would have been your 11th birthday. We are so very sorry, you had to leave us so suddenly, we love and miss you very, very much, you will always be in our hearts.

Now you have met Muttley , Barney, and your good friend Chris, I hope you all play well together. What comforts us is that you will never get sick or be in any pain again and that you are waiting for us at the Bridge and someday we will all be reunited again.

We love you dear Texie and we will always miss you.
Dad and Mumsie
The Holtsinger Family

Tezzie, 4/27/10

He had black eyes that sparkled like the water on a lake on a windy day under July sunshine. He was only seven weeks old when I brought him home. It was February, and I held him under my coat the whole way to keep him warm. I promised him that I would take good care of him and keep him happy. Little did I know then how happy he would make me through the next fourteen years.

As a puppy he slept stretched out on the headboard of the water bed at night, practically on my head. He loved walks, loved to catch the tennis ball that I bounced off the roof of the house and to chase rabbits that strayed into the back yard. And could he eat! I never met a dog who loved food, any food, as much as he. He was a pal, a guardian and at times a confidante.

The whole family took to him as I did. I would take him on trips home (he loved the truck), and he would run the farm fields and wade in the creek at my parent’s place. When I let his black fur grow out he became as shaggy as a wooly mammoth. When shaved, he looked just like his mother, the proud Labrador. Once my wife took him for grooming and had him cut like an Schnauzer, and people thought he was one.

Years went by. The kids grew up and left home. Later, my wife left, too, and it was just us two in the house. He took to sleeping beside my bed, and the fur on his back turned gray. My son began calling him “gorilla”. He was always there for me, no matter what, always greeting me with a wagging tail and those eyes. He ripened with me, then passed me by, an old man in better shape than me.

Then the tumor came, and the cancer that it carried. It grew so fast. When I took him to the vet she told me she could do nothing. Soon he would not be able to eat or drink— I would have a decision to make. I tried to make the most of the time we had left together, showed him love and kindness at every turn. I knew this would break me in two, but there was nothing I could do to stop it.

When the day came, I thought I was ready to say goodbye to this dear friend. I wasn’t. I was emotionally unprepared for the end. He was so tired, the sleep drug worked immediately. As his beautiful heart quickly ceased to beat, I held him, petted him, and cried for what seemed like hours. My cousin says that dogs exist to teach us how to love and how to let go. Tezzie taught me how to love, but I have yet to learn how to let go.

Goodbye, most Blessed and Sweetest Companion. You lived a great life and had many friends, both human and furred, feathered, scaled and the like. You taught us many, many things and you will be forever in our hearts. I look forward to the day when we meet again. Until then, have fun with all our friends who have crossed over...run, jump, play and be happy. All my love, Mom

Dear Thome I found you this morning. You didn't come for your food. I saw you lying on the table by your window, your head hanging down off the edge. It looks like you fell asleep and did not wake up. It shocked me to find you so cold. You were always my most special kitty. My bad boy. You were always there for me when I was younger. You would cry for me to come out of the shower. When I would cry, you would come running, meowing to comfort me. I've had children and left you alone more than I used to, and I feel so guilty. Did you know I loved you still? Even though you weren't allowed to sleep in my bed anymore because of the baby? You used to sleep right by my head. It was so comforting to know you were there. I would fall asleep rubbing your belly. You were special. If I petted you wrong, you would bite me but I loved you for that too...my loving bad kitty. You were so handsome. So big. And now you are wrapped in my softest fleece blanket and I'm going to bury you. I wonder why fourteen years went by so fast. You were still young...I may never know why you left so soon. There were no signs of pain or struggle. I can't seem to stop crying and I feel like I'm in shock. I was your person. I love you. I'll meet you at the Bridge. I don't know what else to say about someone so special as you. So beautiful. I love you, bad kitty.

Lisa M. Tippie

My sweet baby boy, Thumper, you will forever be in my heart. You were so smart, handsome, and brave, and faced all of the difficulties life tossed your way with dignity and strength. I did not know you would be my forever dog when I first met you, but that soon changed as I fell in love with you in no time at all. Our bond was so strong, and you will always have a piece of my heart that no one else can ever replace. I love and miss you more than I can say.

My Thumper - you picked me. I was at the right place at the right time. You were sitting in that Ft. Lauderdale, FL shelter in 1998 waiting for me to visit. And there you were, with the big eyes, and the meow that got me. I knew you were coming home with me at that moment. You were three years old when I adopted you. A month after I took you home, you became sick with inflammatory bowel disease, but I would never bring you back because of that. People tried to convince me otherwise, but I would not listen to them. I did what I could to take care of you. And you were better, not cured, but better. You played, purred, ate, slept and did all the things cats love to do. You were a happy cat. I moved back to NY in 2000 and I brought you with me because you were my "child" now, and you were going to be with me every where I went. As years went by, you developed other minor problems, but they were manageable and you were still happy. The last couple of months I noticed a change and you started to deteriorate. Losing weight, trouble walking, the inflammation acted up and took a toll on you. More problems developed that required more medications, and I know you were tired, especially of the medications. The last few days were hard for you. As hard as it was for me, I know you wanted to go to the bridge. So I had to let you go. You were my cat for 12 years, and lived to 15. You were the sweetest, cutest and smartest cat ever especially getting dad to love you, and he's not a pet person. He misses you so much, and misses visiting you during the day when I am at work. Thumper you were the best cat ever and I would do it all again. You picked me and I will never forget you.

Love you always, your mom, Karen

This past Thursday we lost our beloved Thunder. Thunder, you gave us almost 13 years. The heart aches bad right now but we will see you again some day. We love you with all our heart. You brought us so much love it could never ever be forgotten. You had us from the moment we picked you up and you put your head on your Mom's shoulder. We say goodbye for now but we will never ever forget you and the joy and love you brought to our lives. Rest in Peace baby, we love you. Love, Mom & Dad

Tidbit, (bit-butt) (bitters)
I'd give anything if I could turn back time to that special day when you came into our lives and hearts. Had God looked down I'm sure He would've smiled Because deep in my heart I know He knew That to me you were like another child As the years went by and we all grew closer I loved you more and more with each passing day How can a dog like you make life so much better With the joy you bring in your own special way But now that final day I dread is here And with it a pain that tears my heart to pieces No matter how hard I try to get over you, our bit-butt With every tear I cry the pain increases, but as your pain became to much to bear we all knew it was time to send you home to be with god. You were loved so much and will be dearly missed. So I'll say goodbye for what else can I do I guess all good things do come to an end And I'll pray to God to look after you Until that day when we can all be with you again. We know your body can finally rest now.

Our beloved Tiger, a big part of our world with four paws and a tail has quietly left us behind. You were so completely bonded to us and us to you that we had each become attached to each others souls, and forever will be a part of each other for all eternity. For sure we will meet with you on the other side of life be patient and wait for us. We are old and it wont be to long.. We love you.. Your papa and mama (Bob & Edith and your half Brother Goloso)

Tiger ( aka El Tigre) breed Bengal male F2 born on 5/1997 departed from our presence on 10/9/2010. He not only was an F2 which is very close to the original South East Asian cat, but he was a genetic throw back. He looked as close to the original South East Asian wild cat as is possible in a high breed an domestic cat cross. His mother was also a genetic throw back to the original South Asian wild cat.

Unlike the original South East Asian wild cat nature, Tiger was an extremely sweet gentle and affectionate cat. He had a purr that was extremely loud and would make him vibrate when he purred. He was extremely vocal and had many different calls and voices he had one that sounded like a bird. He would also let out a series of loud calls usually four to six in a roar that were similar to a big lion when they are calling at night of course not as loud. Tiger likes to ride on ours shoulders and lick our noses. He would jump from the floor into our arms for us to carry him about. He had a great attraction to water he loved to get his feet in the bowl and splash around and play. Every night when we brushed our teeth before bed as soon he heard the electric brush he would stand up on his hind feet behind us and put his front paws on our leg and tell us to pick him up so we could run the wash basin full of water so he could play and drink. In the morning he was our wake up call no alarm required. He would jump up on the bed an touch my face with his paws very gently and meow if I ignored him then he bit my nose. So many things he did I could write a book about.

His death was brought about by a rare disease in cats call Acromegaly which in his case brought on severe diabetes . In spite of everything we and the Vets tried to do we could not control his diabetes. He went from 17 pound to 11 pounds, all of his major organs were failing, kidney failure, most of his vision was gone, bad heart and enlarge liver. He was a tough guy and the battle lasted for 10 months from the diagnosis date. .

Tigger,

I think about you often and still miss you so much. From nine weeks to fifteen and a half years you were the best friend I could have asked for. You were such good company and so much fun and maybe a little quirky, much like me!!! I know you were very lucky to have found a home with me. I hope you are having fun in your well deserved 'resting place' and I know we will be together again one day. Say hi to Sasha for me too! I have a new little friend and her name is Lucy. Adopted her from the shelter and I think you would approve. I've told her all about you and she says she wishes she could have met you.

Love and hugs to you my big beautiful boy,

Mum

Tigger will be missed in this lonely house.  
Always there when I came home,stretching up to me waiting for his favorite face rub,always there in the morning waiting to get fed,always coming'a running when he heard a sound I was making.  
Always keeping each other warm and content in or on the covers. Always sitting in his favorite window sill on warm summer days. If I didn't take you home with me,you could have been a street cat and never would have survived the many years you did. Hope you will forgive me for letting you go,but you were very sick and I think you let me know it was time to go to heaven. :-)

Where All Pets Go
There is a God,
He comes to lead,
When all beloved pets have to leave.
Somewhere in the clouds is where they wait,
For their beloved master,
Who’ll meet them someday at Heaven’s Gate.

When they left us we began to mourn,
Some return for a moment to let us know,
That beyond the clouds they will watch,
In the Heavens where all animals go.

In our hearts they never leave,
For the power of love bonds them there.
In our mind we put them to rest,
But in our heart we cage the memory,
Like a young child’s first steps.

When it rains,
Tears from each treasured pet are shed,
When it thunders,
That's the opening of the Pearly Gates,
Bringing another beloved owner
to Heavens Place.
As they close a rainbow appears,
Announcing another beloved owner is there.

Dear Mom and Dad,
Don't weep when I am gone,
For we will meet again,
High above in the clouds,
Where all animals go.

Dear Tigger,
I fell in love with you the minutes I saw you sweet little face! I Thank God every night, for having the chance to have you in my life! You were a blessing! I loved you then, I love you now. I will always love you! You were my Best Friend in the whole world! I miss you so much, my Dear Sweet Tigger!

Love,
Christina Aprill Kamen (Mommy)

She was the greatest fun. I never knew what she would do. When she did somthing right in obedience class, she would grin. She was my best friend.I am glad you are not suffering anymore, but I miss you very much. See you later.

You came to me when you were a year old, and it took a little while for you to warm up to me, but once you did you stole my heart. You were energetic, noisy, smart and beautiful. Everybody thought that you were spoiled; even the child I birthed was a bit jealous of you. People often said that you didn’t know you were a dog, and they thought it was just too much when I got the steps so that you can get up on what eventually became known as your bed.

I am so grateful for the years that God blessed me with you. I miss you terribly. I loved you more than I even realized. I pray that there are dogs in heaven and that you are happy and care free.

We miss you so much, Tinker, your "brothers", and I. I hope that you weren't too afraid, those last few moments. I know the past couple of years have been difficult for you and still you were gone so suddenly. I know that you knew I did what I could to make things easier for you. I wish I could have done more. My heart's breaking, but I know that my grief is a testament and a tribute to you and what you gave to our lives.

I remember the day we took you home from the SPCA. You were in a cage, alone, with a sign that read "No wet food". You were a VERY chunky cat and they didn't want you to become more overweight. You had been there for quite awhile we were told, immediately we fell in love with your expressionless and solemn look. A few months after you became our owner, you wandered off and the pound called us (thanks to your micro-chip) and we paid $50 to get you out of "kitty jail". I remember when you first saw me when I came to get you, your look simply said "well, its about time!" Tiny was the best cat ever. He was very unassuming and quiet, however, if you loked at him, he would start to purr and if you scratched his fat belly he would kick his hind legs at you. Whenever we would break out the canned food for all our kitties, Tiny was "too cool" to join in the stampede, he would wait, patiently, while you made him a special bowl and brought it straight to him. Tiny would NEVER meow at the door to be let in or out, he was way to dignified to stoop to such a level! Tiny would wait, patiently, until you figured out what he wanted. Often times when I would leave for work, Tiny would be sleeping on my car, even after I would start the car he wouldn't move, and if I tried to nudge him off, he would take a swipe at me then saunter away as slowly as possible. The vet said your injuries were so extensive, that it is a wonder you made it home to lay at the doorstep. I know that it took all of what you had left to make it back to where you belong and to where you knew those that loved you best would be waiting for you to take care of you. Calysta was allowed to stay with you while they put you to sleep, and she said that it seemed as though in your final moments you were trying to comfort her as she cried for you, you passed on with your head in her hands, purring. You left your life as you lived it, with great dignity. We love you Tiny. Grandma, Grandpa, Pedro, Amos, Rosario amd Casey are all waiting for you in Heaven, and someday my kitty friend we will all be together again, until that time, play nice and love much.....

Your family, Shanda, Elias, Calysta, Caity, Sofia
Your furry family too, Bruno, Missy, Diablo, Bruce, Cyn, Cogo and especially Jenny

My sweet Tipper was a pretty black "labbish" girl who I adopted from the Brazos Valley Animal Shelter in January, 1995. When I walked through the shelter to find a new friend and played with her, she barked and barked at me until I came back to her cage, got her and took her home - she was NOT going to let me leave her there. What a blessing she has been, growing from a fun and rambuntous puppy,chewing and chasing everything in sight, to a sweet, caring loving best friend, who was my companion through death of my parents and divorce from my husband. Tipper was my shadow - wherever I was, she was there. Often interrupting computer work or my reading just to let me know she was around and wanted to let me know she loved me. She loved to ride in any car, take a snooze in the sunshine while I was working in the yard, but her greatest joy was getting a treat after anything activity , which she thought was worthy of a treat (and that as everything she did she thought she deserved a treat). I loved my best friend - ane I will miss her mightyly. My heart is aching from losing you. Wishing you a safe journey across the Rainbow Bridge my sweet girl - I'll meet you there. Your Mom, Danny

My heart is broken Tobilein, Mommy misses you so very very much, you where my baby, my love, my friend....you where everthing to me. We will meet again, wait for me...and we will be together forever. Give Purzel and Maxie a hug and a kiss from Mommy

It has only been 8 days since I had to have you put down. Today is no easier than the day I lost you. I am so very lost with you not being at my side. I can't remove any of your things. I still keep the gate to the kitchen closed. I don't want to vacuum because it will remove your hair from the carpet. Your medicine is still on the counter. Your water bowl and food bowl are still in their place. Your toys are still in the living room. Your treats are still in the pantry. I put your ball by your ashes. I love you so much, I just can't let these things go. You were the only thing that mattered to me in this world and now your gone. I don't know how to get through this. You kept me alive all these years. I don't want to go on without you!! Even though I was not a social person and you loved people so much, I hope you were happy with me. You were the best thing that ever happened to me. I'm sorry you had to deal with my depression. I'm sorry when you wanted to play but I was too depressed and told you to lay down. I'm sorry if I ever made you sad. I'm so sorry.

I'm trying to remember all your happy times. Remember the neighbor's kids, they loved you so much. You would push your ball through the hole in the fence and they would throw it back to you over the fence. Then you would get it and run back to the fence and push it back through the hole and this would go on until I made you come it because you were getting so hot. Their parents even bragged on how sweet and wonderful you were. Grandpa would play ball with you for hours. You both had so much fun together. He loved you so. Remember the little boy that would come and knock on the door and ask if you could play. You loved kids so much. All the nieces and nephews are so sad that you are gone. Remember our long walks in florida, they were the best. You were so good. You would love to be brushed for hours. You would doze off but if I stopped you would look up at me asking for more, I miss that so much. You gave me the only happiness I had, I just hope I gave you some happiness also.

I don't know how I'm going to get through this and wish I could be in heaven with you now....hopefully it won't be long until that day comes. Please be there waiting for me.

I love you with all my heart my baby boy. I will never be the same without you. I feel I will never have joy in my heart again. I love you forever.

Toby belonged to some very special friends of mine. Toby was the best dog ever, he was part Lab. part Border collie. He was very loyal and every one loved him. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Submitted by
Jan Adam

Dear little Toby ,Mandy and I miss you so much .We miss the sound of you're bark when the doorbell rang and the house seems so still without you here.We will never forget.We love you.

To my Toby "Bear",

Today marks your one year passing and I miss you more than ever. You were there for me through all the good and bad and made me feel loved each and every day for almost twenty-one years. Jake, Tori and Dad miss you, too, but I especially miss all our snuggling and spooning at night. I miss the feel of your of your bunny rabbit soft fur and how you would sleep in my arms almost every night and how you would meow and yawn, all at the same time. I miss our games together. Your sweet and gentle personality got me through some of the roughest times of my life, just because you were there. Until we meet again, Bear, know that you're in my heart each and every day. Love, Mom

To Tokyo, My "Little Man"

I remember the day I fell in love with you, just the sight of you sitting in your food bowl at the pet store captured my heart. That day, I was just 14 years old, but I knew I found my companion for life. You were the one that was with me whenever I needed, licking any tear rolling down my face. I will always remember how wonderful you were, and will be. Now, you are in doggie Heaven, playing with all of the other furbabies who have crossed the Bridge. I loved you every second of every day. You were the best dog any girl could ever imagine having. The way you left us is the most ideal way we could ever have hoped for... Loyal to us to the last second. I will always remember you laying in my arms, looking into my eyes as you crossed over. Just wait for me Little Man, and one day we will be together again. I love you and will miss you, my beloved companion, love of my life!

Love, Wei- Wei

P.S. Mommy and Daddy are doing ok. They miss you terribly as well, but are peaceful with the thought that you are no longer suffering. You will be in our hearts FOREVER!!!

My Miss Toot, words can never be enough to explain what you gave to me in my life. You were truly this man's best friend. You came into our lives as a little joy bundle of all black fur, with a 1" nub for a tail. You were the 2nd cock-a-poo puppy to join the family after the tragic death of our beloved 15 yr old daughter, Tara.
You learned from your older sister the rules & ways of our home. I think she even taught you how to bark. It wasn't long before you deemed yourself " Daddy's Little Girl". You wanted to sit on my lap as I read or watched tv. I was the one you greeted first in the morning. It didn't take long before you decided you needed to be next to me more, so you found yourself a place to sleep in the middle of us in bed.
I will never forget your first Xmas, as it was ours also, after the loss of our daughter. You laid on the floor in the family room watching me struggle to trim the tree. You were delighted in the spectacle of it.
As I finished up, you came over to the base of the tree to get your place next to me. There, you fell asleep as I caressed your little body.
You were the 1st gift under the tree. You gave me back my joy of Christmas.
As the years rolled by, you grew into a beautiful lady. You helped me during sad, lonely, and joyful times. Always there with your never ending love. You took it upon yourself to protect our yard from anything that moved. Especially squirrels! You didn't like them a bit. After chasing them off, you came back next to my side as if to say "all is safe now"!
You had a passion for playing catch with the tennis ball. Every night after work, we played ball with your 2 sisters. I think that was your top pleasure of the day. You were the first to grab the ball to begin our session. You had to take control of the ball! Thinking it was yours alone, not allowing your sisters much playing time. I had to hold you back every so often , to give them some chances. I loved seeing the pride in your eyes as you returned the ball to me to throw it again and again. Even though your dinner time was to come next, you never wanted to stop the play.
As old age set in, you had some medical issues. At one point, I had you wear one of those Elizabethan collars for pets for many months. I was afraid for you to have surgery at your age. The Vet said you could get by without the surgery. So I chose to go with the collar. Finally, I saw it in your eyes, you needed your wholeness again. It was so uncomfortable wearing it all the time. I took much delight in the way you got your mojo back after the surgery. Your energy level was high for several months until your body said to slow down. The last few months you had some more health issues. The Vet said you had an enlarged heart. I tried to help you as you needed it. Bringing you up and down the stairs or up on the sofa when you needed my help. My turn to help you.
On a mournful day, you collapsed on the floor in front me as you were making your way towards me. I felt your heart beat for the last time as I held you in my arms. We said goodbye as we looked in each others eyes. I was heartbroken.
You left us on a beautiful spring day, as the sun shone, the flowers bloomed and the birds sang. Spring will never be the same for me, as you were springtime to me.
Your sisters and I all miss you terribly. Our home is not the same without you. I know you are with Tara now. I know you will do for her as you did for me.

Goodbye To my "Little Hounddog" I will never forget you. I'll see you in heaven. I'll bring the ball.

Love, Daddy
(John Gladden)

Tristan was a wonderful little black striped tabby that loved to run and play. He always seemed like a kitten. He was shy and liked hiding under the bed or in other assorted places, some for which it took me a while to find him - one time he got a heat vent opened and thought that would be a good place to go. When I finally found him and coaxed him out, he said "That was fun, can I go in again?"!!! He was so sweet and I miss him so much. I love you Tristan. You will always be with me and in my heart. I'll see you at the Rainbow Bridge. Until then, run and play and have fun with your sister Cassie and your brothers Sebastian and Alex.

Until I see you again . . .

I love you sooooo much, Mommy

My sweet girl Trixi,(aka Pumpkinface)

I am hurting so much that you are no longer with us. You have been with me almost 1/2 of my life. From the moment that you were found in a paper bag alongside a highway with your brothers you have captured my heart. GOD truly sent you to me and my family and we have been so blessed by your sweetness and love. It has only be a week since you have left this earth and we are still mourning. How will we ever go on without you? Your love was truly unconditional and taught us the same...do you realize you are not a dog yet? I will miss you running down the steps every day when I come home from work and knowing when I needed a hug and kiss. Hopefully you are no longer in pain and we will be together again someday. You will be in my heart forever.

Love, Mommy
(Sandy Martinelli)

Trixie, Everyday you brought so much joy to my life from the minute that I went in and woke you up (you were not a morning dragon) until the moment I tucked you in. Norton nor I are the same without you and our hearts are broken. Look for Stymie, he is there at the Rainbow Bridgeand will keep you company until the Norton and I get there. I love you and miss you so much that I hurt all over ..... Thank you for coming in to my life and for being the best little girl dragon ever. Your mommy, Lori

My little Trixie. My hearts darling. I can't believe that you're gone. You were the sunshine in my life and I loved you so much. I don't know how I will go on without you, but I will gone on because I know that you'd want me to be happy. We had so many happy & joyful times together, and you could make daddy & me laugh so much. You were the heartbeat of our home with your funny little high pitched barking. You were so noisy too! You were full of life, love, and laughter and you were the center of everyone's attention.

I don't know & I'll probably never understand why you had to leave me so soon. You were only seven when you were diagnosed with lymphoma in September of last year. I couldn't believe it. I couldn't believe that I was going to lose you. My precious, precious little girl. Saying goodbye to you was the hardest thing that I ever had to do. I'm just grateful that daddy & I were there with you, letting you know how much we loved you. You left us quickly & peacefully my darling.

I thank you Trixie for being my loving companion for seven years. I thank you for your love, loyalty & devotion. Thank you for all of the happiness, laughter & joy that only you could bring me. Thank you for all of the kisses you would give me and for making our home a special place to be as long as you were in it.

I will always love you Trixie. You will always be my special little angle. Please wait for me in Heaven, at the Rainbow Bridge. Yours is the first face that I want to see when I get there. I love you.

Love,
Mommy Collette

When God made Trun, he truly broke the mold. I've never come across a cat like this one. When I'd lay down to go to bed, he'd lay down on my chest and put his face in my shoulder. He was the most affectionate cat I've ever met. His purr was so loud, it could be heard in an adjascent room.

I'll never forget the day I picked him up as a kitten. I drove him home and reached into the box and I felt him pawing my hand. I never thought I could feel such a connection with an animal. I'll never forget the last time I saw him; I opened the front door and he ran out on the porch with that territorial bravado.

He was missing for a week before I found out he'd been hit by a car. What a loss; I can't even describe it.

I'd tried so hard to keep that guy inside. He'd been hit before and I had to take him to the hospital for life-saving surgery. I thought the odds were against that ever happening again as my attempts to keep him inside seemed increasingly against what would make him happy.

I love you Trun. I'll always have you in my heart for the rest of my life. Your time here was too short. It sure was a GREAT time for me.

He wasn't just Orange he was the color of honey. We spoke to each other without words, he was always there to make me feel better. He had the warmest body and he smelled beautiful. He would lay on the part of my body that hurt, and make it feel better, he gave the best massages. His purr left all who met him amazed, it was LOUD. I am so grateful for all the love he gave me, all the times he comforted me, and all the times he was my only friend in the world. I will miss him and I will be with him again. Tupie I will miss dancing with you to our Van Morrison song. Save a place for me at the Rainbow Bridge. P.S keep your tongue in your mouth or it will dry out. lol

Our dearest Turkey gave us 12 most amazing years. Never was she ever sick a day in her life. Her passing was so sudden and unexpected and our grief is unbearable. We have comfort in knowing that she is with Booboolina, Amalia, Abbey, Zachary and Raulo and that they will show her the way to eternal happiness free from any pain and suffering. Run free our love...run free and be happy. We will meet again some day. She gave us all love and companionship and we will miss her so very much. In our minds, she is with us everywhere we go because she is in our hearts, but we also know that she is safe and happy where she is. We do not want to hold her back in any way. Run free our wonderful beloved Turkey...run free and be happy!!!

T-man mommy loves and misses you. I miss going to the park with you and working in the garden. I miss seeing your face push up to the kitchen counter when I go to get food. I'm sorry I couln't save you. I know I will see you again. Thank you for making the world a better place.  
Love,  
Mommy  
PS. Your boy is missing you a lot write now. But he loves you and misses you.

My heart has gone to the Bridge. This morning, while I held her frail little 2 lb. body in my arms, she went to live with her dad in Heaven. If there is any comfort in this at all, it is that she was Twiggy to the end. Dr. Ashley gave her a tranquilizer before she gave her the shot to end her life, and she said that the amount she gave Twiggy put most larger dogs under right away. But, not my Princess – she stayed with me until her little body could no longer keep up with her spirit.

My life is so richer for having her here with me. Back when she was young and healthy and it was just me and her, when I came home from work I would walk down the hall to my bedroom, to find her sitting on the side of the bed, front paws precisely together, and her back end wiggling with so much excitement the bed shook. That is the image I have seen since I got the news yesterday.

She knew she did not need to meet me at the door, that I would go to her. And that is how she lived her life – on her terms. The Bridge will never be the same again, and I hope they can fully appreciate that. I miss her so much but I will celebrate the life we had together. And, I know when it’s my time to join her she’ll be waiting for me, front paws precisely together, back-end wiggling in excitement. Until then, my Sunshine.

TO MY DARLING TYSON THE SWEETEST BOY, I MISS YOU, YOU ARE IRREPLACEABLE. PLEASE FORGIVE ME, I TRIED TO SAVE YOU BUT I LEFT IT TOO LATE. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU.

KATE

My Forever Pet There's something missing from my home,

I feel it day and night,

I know it will take time and strength

Before things feel quite right

But just for now, I need to mourn,

My heart - it needs to mend,

Though some may say it's "just a pet"

I know I've lost a friend.

You've brought such laughter to my home,

and richness to my days...

A constant friend through joy or loss,

With gentle, loving ways.

Companion, pal, and confidante,

A friend I won't forget,

You'll live for always in my heart,

My sweet, forever pet...