Year 2010 Tributes

For pet names beginning with "W".

Waldo was amazing, he was a trouble maker. He had a brother at our farm named Rocky and a great friend Emma. He was unlike any animal I had ever seen and was just to young only about a year old. I still don't know how i will ever live without him I put up this poem in his honor:

I lost a special friend today
the kind you can't replace,
and looking at his empty bed
I still can see his face.

I know he's in a special place
our Lord has for such friends,
Where meadows, fields & flowers
help make them strong and whole again.

I know he's watching over me
He'll be with me when I cry,
So with one more kiss on his beloved head
I told my friend goodbye

I shall always remember you Waldo, Katie

When I heard this poem I knew it would be perfect for him, because my when my heart flew away hearing this helped it find it's way back.
Hopefully your animal doesn't spread this much emotion on you when he\she passes.
Love You Waldie,
Katie

"Whimsi"

I held her in my arms and cried
As she crossed the Rainbow Bridge
Her body was small but her spirit large
She had such a will to live
She will be forever in our heart
And forever on our mind
The tiny sweetheart that she was
She was surely one of a kind
She ruled the roost at our house
From eight inches off the flooring
She demanded attention all her way
But she never once was boaring
She waits for us accross the bridge
And knows some day we will cross
Her family will be together again
But for now all we feel is the loss.

"Be patient sweet baby"

Whisper's Song  

Do you ever wonder what a puppy would say when they see for the first time the light of day.  
What about the first time you meet her and she takes your breath away. Those happy eyes and wet little nose. Laying at your cold little toes. Curled up next to you keeping you warm at night. Looking at her is a beautiful sight

Will you realize the impact she makes in the life you share. You look to her for comfort and she shows you she cares. Her spot is your lap and eveything you own is covered in her hair.

She lays in the grass enjoying the sun. And looks forward to you and her having some fun. Chasing her ball and other games you play. She lives her life in the today.

When the years go by and you both turn grey. Will you still go out and try to play. She is still happy to see you each and every day.

You take it for granted that shell always be there when you open the door. Even when you know that she can barely cross the floor. She does it for you I hope you know. It's all for love and not for show.

Even then she shows you she cares and loves you with all the memories you share. She still cuddles at night and wags her tail. The days go quick and turn into years. The thought of her gone would drive you to tears.

One beautiful night it happens so quick. On her spot in your warm comfy lap. She tells you she loves you and gives you a kiss, then passes off into the wonderful bliss.

Do you ever wonder what a puppy would say. Shed say I love you and I'll be ok.

I wrote this on my iPhone. I don't profess to be a poet but It came to me and I had to write it down. If you like it pass it on. It is a tribute to my dog.

Will Bartels

Whisper (my Whis was what I always called him) was named by my co-worker's husband (Alan) who found him in a park. He was in a box where someone had left him with food. It had been raining with thunder and lightning for a few days prior to him discovering Whisper. He was walking his dog when he came upon Whisper. He immediately took the dog home and came back for Whisper. The reason he named him Whisper was because he was quiet as a church mouse and would only come out when Alan was around. Alan told me he never heard a peep from him; he was quiet like a Whisper. My co-worker knew of my love for animals and asked if I would take him. Their dog, Lucky, didn't like cats too much. I was apprehensive at first because I had lost my dog in December of 2001 of cancer. That was the most devastating thing for me. It took so long before I could even consider getting another pet. They convinced me to come and take a look at him. As soon as I came into the basement, Whisper came out of hiding--to Alan's surprise. He couldn't believe Whisper came out of hiding for me because he would not even come out of hiding for other people. When I saw him I couldn't say no. So, Whisper came home with me that night and I've had him ever since. We became fast buddies. We played all the time. He turned out to be huge with a strong personality and guts--definitely an alpha male. By the way, he also talked back if he didn't want to do something. He and I lived in New York together and would travel to Phila several times throughout the year. He always got on my lap just before the toll booth to say hello to the person. Any and everyone who saw him exclaimed--WHAT A BIG CAT! When I moved back to Philly to be with my family and fiancee, boy was it hard for Whisper to get used to him. It took 2 years before he stopped hissing at him. Eventually they became pals. My fiancee's pet name for Whisper was bobbie scooby. He was joined by his little sister, GiGi in March of 2009 and they just had a ball all the time. They fought, then played, then fought again. We just stopped ignoring them after a while. When Gigi was scared and crying one day because she had never been in a car, Whisper came out of his carrier and reassured her by putting his nose to her carrier, letting Gigi see all was okay. From that point on, Gigi was quiet the rest of the trip to New York. Unfortunately, Whisper was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in July 2010 and passed today, Christmas. His ashes will be with me forever--right along side my dog, Misty. Me and Daddy love you Whis and will miss you dearly. Gigi has lost a good big brother--and she is showing signs of loss. Nanny, Pop-Pop and Lynn love you and will miss you too. Rest now my Whis.

I miss you so very much your Whiteness. No one can ever take your place in my heart. Me and Whitey forever best friends, me and Whitey together till the end, me and Whitey will be togehter again. Look for me china...love, Mom

A Red Carpet Please

Please lay out a red carpet for my precious friend Willie.

Place a badge on him for companionship, forgiveness, loyalty, bravery, understanding, compassion, kindness, gentleness, eagerness, devotion, and unconditional love.

Adorn his path on the red carpet with green grass, flowers and plenty of sunshine

Put a frisbie at the other end just in case he wants to play.

Place a Dairy Queen courtesy cone in the middle, vanilla please, but just a little one thank you.

Scatter all the smells he enjoyed the most and let his clouded eyes see forever.

Put an Elvis rug close by so he can roll on it when he wants and don’t forget to keep his favorite toy “Miss Goose Goose” within reach.

Keep his “jewelry” near, just in case he would like to go for a walk.

No more Super Chunky Peanut Butter or Cream Cheese, he won’t be needing those to take his pills any longer.

Yes, this little pal of mine is gone from this earth forever but lives in my heart until the end of time.

Please lay out a Red Carpet for Willie

May 19, 2010, I lost my precious little dog, Willy Wonka (also called Will, Willy, and Wonkster). Willy was a shih tzu. He was an adorable smart dog who was always there for me, even when nobody else was. He saved my life, and in turn, I helped to save his last year by taking him to Virginia Tech Veterinary School when he was so near death. They saved his life and I was so blessed to be able to have him in mine for the next 14 months. I wasn't ready to let go last week when he died. I would have done anything to keep him here, but there was nothing left that I could do for him when the cancer came back. I had to let him go on to heaven where he would no longer be in pain. He was a wonderful frisky happy dog and yes sometimes extra frisky throughout his life. :-) One of Willy's vets sent me a note that read, "Willy was an extraordinarily lucky dog to have had such a loving home. Most families wouldn't or couldn't have done half of what you did for him, and all of your lives were better for it." His main vet, Dr. DeRolf, wrote, "Your love for and care of Willy has been nothing short of exemplary. You gave him a longer, better life than he would have had under any other circumstance, in any other home. He was loved, and he knew it." Now I will say that most families have not had such an extraordinary dog, loving, kind, smart, and a loyal friend is what Willy was to me and my family his entire life and we were truly lucky to have him in our lives. He touched our lives and he will be missed more than I can say. I will miss that little dance he used to do to "Get Down Tonight", meeting me at the door when I came home from work so happy to see me, sitting beside me as close as he could get and loving every kiss and hug he got and gave, and just making me happy that he was here by my side so I could love him and stroke his little body and give him back rubs he so loved to get. Willy Dog I love you more than words can say. Rest in Peace and I hope to see you in Heaven one day. My precious pet, I love you.

WOODY WAS OUR VERY SPECIAL CAT, HE HAD A PERSONALITY TO BE LOVED, HE LOVED TO CUDDLE AND ABSOLUTELY LOVED TO HUNT, HE WAS ALWAYS BRINGING US "GIFTS" WHEN HE PASSED OUR OTHER CATS SAT WITH HIM AND COMFORTED HIM EVEN THE DOGS WENT IN TO SAY THEIR GOODBYES. WE DON'T KNOW WHAT TOOK OUR GOOD FRIEND AWAY FROM US SO SOON, BUT HE IS MISSED EVERYDAY!

Worf was a beautiful dog. He was a Husky/ Black lab mix with beautiful blue eyes. Worf was the meaning of love. He felt everyone was on this earth to be loved. It took him seconds to get doen and ask for a belly rub. He had many friends. When we walked eveyone called to him. He helped me when I couldn't go up the stairs. He made me feel better when I was down. The day after he had his favorite meal of homemade sauce and meatballs he went quietly in his sleep.
I am a better person for having him in my life. Sleep well my swea pea until we meet again in heaven.

    Little Wrigley I continue to miss you daily. The way you were always around keeping me company, listening to me whenever I needed a friend and giving me your unconditional love. I remember how you'd always hide at the mention of a bath or the words "frontline" when it was time for your treatment. You were always waiting when I came home and examined each and every bag to see if they held a treat or a toy for you my spoiled little boy! This house is so empty without you it doesn't feel like a home anymore. Letting you go was the hardest decision I've ever had to make but I know you understand. I know that you'll be waiting at the bridge for me one day. Be patient and know I'll always Love You. Rest well my little buddy.
Love Mom