Year 2011 Tributes

For pet names beginning with "J".

My Sweet Angel J,

There are no words to describe what you mean to me, only that my love for you is never ending. You will forever hold a special place in my heart and I am grateful to have had you as a part of my life for so long.

Not everyone can understand why my love for you is that of a mother for her child, especially if they are not animal lovers. They can't understand how much you filled my life with happiness. You weren't just my dog, but my son and my family.

God gave me 12 years to spend with you, and I cannot thank him enough. There is no need to say goodbye because I will always have you with me physically, mentally, and emotionally. Your suffering has ended and now you can truly be in peace. Knowing that is all I need to get by...Te amare por siempre Lolo.

Dearest Jack,  
It's been a couple of days since you passed at home. I miss you and all your kisses and high fives so much. You picked US out at the shelter and wrapped your little paws around our necks. We went through alot together too. You were born with a defect and life expectancy of 1-2 years. We got to love you and have the supreme honor of caring for you for over 8 years! You were the smartest, sweetest, most polite and loving cat ever. You were beautiful. I can still see you on the back porch with the breeze blowing through your fur, your favorite thing to do... Your buddy Chip misses you too and you can see it in his eyes. I know you are rubbing on the legs of Jesus now in a warm beautiful place. I can't wait to see you again Jack. I love you ...

I KNOW THAT A DAY WILL COME WHEN WE HAVE TO LEAVE EVERYBODY WE LOVE. IT IS LIFE.BUT THE SORROW OF YOUR DEATH IS UNBEARABLE.MY WHOLE FAMILY AND STREET MEMBERS ARE DIPPED IN DEEP PAIN AND SADNESS. OUR STREET LOOKS SAD WITHOUT YOU.MY EYES ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR YOU. WE LOOOOOOOOOVE YOU VERY MUCH.YOU WILL LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.WE MISS YOU VERY MUCH. PLEASE FORGIVE US FOR OUR CARELESS AND I PRAY TO GOD TO MEET YOU AGAIN. TODAY I COMES TO KNOW WHAT IS THE PAIN WHEN SOMEBODY TO WHOM YOU LOVE LEFTS YOU.  
MISSSSS YOU FOREVER AND FORGIVE ME GOD.

today our loved one has been taking to the pearly gates. our family memeber jackson, a long hair persian mix has been called to the rainbow bridge, he was 21 and a very cool cat. he was outgoing, didnt seem to have a care in the world, and loved you to pet his tail...NOT!....he was 21 lbs at his biggest and about 5 right before he passed away. he was given to us cause my sister couldnt take care of him and thank god for that or else i would have never been blessed with a cat like Jackson. my heart hurts for him, and i wish i could have made him live another 50 years, one day i will see you again buddy, until then go bother grandma like you used to do!.....keep grandma,daisy,LJ, and harley company until we all meet again at the rainbow bridge. I LOVE YOU JACKSON KITTY!......RIP

We got Jackson's mother Tasha as a rescue dog when she was 3 months old. She gave us two wonderful boys, Sam and Jackson, a couple of real characters who added so much to our lives.  
We lost tasha, then Sam, and now our beloved Jackson. He was 13 and so healthy in evey way except for degenerative nerve sisease, which stole his mobility and broke our hearts.

Goodbye Jackson, noble son and beloved family member, quail hunter and best best friend. We will never forget you!

To my boy Jacob.....my friend, my companion, the one who would stand by me and protect me for life. As I held you in my arms while you took your last breath, I hope you know that I wanted your last memory of me to be that I would always be there for you. Your life was taken too soon and I miss you tremendously, but the wonderful memories I have will stay with me forever.

My pretty girl. You were all our love at home. It hurts everytime I come home, open the door and I don't hear you coming to greet me. We all miss you and love you soo much. You protected us and showed us so much love and I want to thank you for that. I remember a day I came home crying and you came up to my face and started licking the tears off. Thank you for that. You were the best dog in the world. I'm sorry if I did not do my best to care for you. Please forgive me. I love you so much and pray that I will see you again one day.

Sweet little Jacob. We miss you sweet ways and your tender eyes. Have fun with your brothers and sisters. Wait for us. See you soon.

You were always my big, pretty boy!I'll never forget the day I came and carried you to my car and took you home with me. You were only two months old. How you loved and craved my company, just like I did yours. You went with me everywhere I went. I remember the two ladies in the store saying that you were the prettiest dog they ever saw. I was concerned about how hard it would be to lose you but I thought that would be at least two or three more years. You were so much more than a dog. You were my second son and I was your daddy and Donna was your momma. She loved you so very much! You climbed upon the bed with me, cuddled against my back where you most wanted to be, and peacefully went to sleep. I've been so devastated that I almost left with you. The short six years of your life were the best of mine because of you! I love you Jake boy, more than I know how to say. And I will miss you every day until we meet again.

Your loving daddy and mom

My dog Jake was a black labrador born approximately on February 14, 1995. He was 16 when he died and was loyal to his last breath on July 11, 2011. He was my best friend and everpresent courageous and loyal protector. He will forever be with me and has a very big place in my heart. I miss him so.....Here is a poem I wrote about Jake and his kingdom in my Mother's backyard.

The Sun and My Dog

I stepped outside on a summer's day
To watch the creatures dance and play
And my black friend named Jake
Flopped himself down in the sun to bake

My eyes gazed lovingly as he soaked up the sun
He looked at me as to say
Why is your life on the run?

Stay here with me in my dog paradise
With squirrels to chase and cats to slice
For this is my kingdom and I am in charge
You may stay if you'd like in my world of the yard.

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Jake, the depth of my despair over losing you is unmatched by anything I have ever felt in my life. You were my trusted companion for 13 years. My love, my child. You loved the lakehouse and the lake. You would swim for hours, dive for rocks, chase deer and squirrels, and always run out the door to be the first one in the boat. How you loved the lake. The last couple of years, you would lay by my feet and put your paw up on the couch to be picked up as your legs wouldn't allow you to jump anymore. In February, we knew your time was short, you and I drove to the beach in Galveston so you could swim in the ocean, bite at the waves, chase seagulls. You were so happy and so was I. I am grief stricken by your loss. My life will be the same without you. I hope you are at peace, and that your find fields of deer to chase, lakes to swim, and rocks to dive for. Till we meet again my love.

You are the best friend a man could have! I will always love you partner. Brena thanks you for teaching her. She misses you everyday. waits by the door, won't pick up your ball. I thank you buddy, for being my strength when I wasn't always there. You made everything better. I will see you one day, and all I want is that Jake hug. Say Hi to Freedom. I miss him too.

You will be truely missed. Could never have asked for a better friend. You were there for me in my darkest days. You lived your life too the fullest and you will never be forgotten. I love n miss you my precious and beloved friend!

Jake,  
After having you in my life for almost 11 years, it is so hard to look around and not see you here. You made my life better in so many ways that there is no way I could ever thank you enough. I will miss you for the rest of my life, but I will also cherish the memory of you and hold you in my heart until I see you again. Seeing you struggle to do the things you used to do with ease has been tough, and seeing in your eyes the desire to go, but not the energy, was hard to bear. I'm so glad you could slip away peacefully here at home. I hope you are back to your days of good health and are enjoying roaming the fields again. I look forward to seeing you and all the rest of my furbabies again someday. Sarah and I love you Jake and will miss you until the day we see you again.

You were always so happy Jake. You loved your family and we loved you so much. I tried my best to fix you and make you the happy dog you once were. I hope you forgive me for not wanting to let you go, I know you suffered and I am so sorry for that. I still see your beautiful face looking at me, before I left for work each morning, saying, I will miss you mommy. I would say, I will see you later boy, I love you. I miss you terribly Jake. It isn't the same without you. I know your happy and playing in Heaven but I wish you didn't have to go. Till we meet again. We love and miss you forever.

Mommy,Daddy & your Sissy's

My Dear Sweet Lil Jakie.....You came into my life in the year 2000 and they say I saved you....My sweet dear boy...You saved me...Momma's eyes are filled with tears and my heart is broken. My arms ache to hold you again, I miss our walks and talks, car rides, you warming my toes and your handsome little face...we were joined together and did everything together and I miss you my best friend....You run and play and make room for me when we are together again.....I love you sweet boy...Momma

(Our beautiful tuxedo/persian cat was diagnosed with advanced kidney failure two weeks ago. The vet gave him 2-6 months left. After watching him deteriorate rapidly,14lbs to 8 lbs and giving him fluids through a needle in his back every other day, we decided to have him put to sleep.) Jazz, We will miss you but know that you are in a better place where you will not suffer the pain of your illness. We will miss your kitty conversations in the morning and the way you would come & get us when you wanted something. We'll miss you waiting by the door to greet us or lying between us on the sofa. We'll miss you playing under the covers when we tried to change the bedclothes and always following me to the bathroom for a handfed drink of water from the sink. Now you'll be with your canine brother, Tippy(died 5/20/2007) and we will look for both of your stars together. Love you both always. Marilynn Hopkin

You will always be in our hearts sweet Jasmine. It's just overwhelming at times being without you. Smokey is lost without you. Knowing you are at peace now will help heal us. <3  
Love, Mom, dad and Smokey

My sweet, sweet Jasper, words cannot express the enormous hole in my heart that your passing has left. You saw me through my darkest hours and celebrated my happiest moments with me. You were my constant companion, my baby, my shadow and my faithful protector to the end. Even now I can feel you with me. How you loved your cheeseburgers, hotdogs and, really, any kind of snack; your big brown eyes would light up just like the shiniest star in the sky. Your fluffy pillow is right on the bed where you will always sleep between mommy and daddy. How you hated to listen to daddy sing and howl when he would. In reality, you were singing too. Your precious brother Jax, as well as Max, Daisy and Sadie, are heartbroken as well. We are trying to comfort each other, but you were the one who did that for us, even that last night when we all slept together, your way of telling us it was okay. You saved your last bit of energy to wag your tail and kiss me. I hope and pray you know how very much you were loved. Mommy and Daddy did everything we possibly could to save you from the wicked cancer that took your life. You are buried right here at home where we can talk to you. Your precious face, sweet personality, unconditional love and boxer wiggle will be etched in our minds forever. There is not one second of every minute of every hour of every day that we don't think of you. Although our hearts are broken, we take comfort in knowing you are painfree and playing with Willie G and eating your favorite snacks. I also know Mimi and Grandpa, Grandma and Grandpa H. and Jerry are taking care of you until the rest of us come to the Rainbow Bridge and we move on together. Mommy and daddy always are giving you alligator kissies on your little lips! Thank you for giving us the best days our life, our kleiness pooh, our bug, our baby! With every ounce of love in our hearts,

Mommy and Daddy (Jax, Max, Daisy and Sadie)

Heart of my Heart; my Sweetest Pea; my Booger Boy. Thank you for sixteen years of unconditional love, affection, and joy. I know that when you slept on my head that night, purring, that you were saying "Goodbye and I Love You". My life would have been so much less without you in it. I don't know what to do without you.

Jasper, I love you very much and we are so sorry that there was nothing more we could do to make you better. I hope you know how hard we tried...

The house is so quiet without you here this morning and it is missing you too, even the birds who normally wake you up are quiet. But, sadly, things were not going to get better for you, and we did not want to see you suffer, be afraid or lose you dignity. So we made the heart wrenching choice to help you pass away.

You have been a great joy in my life my boy. My confidant, my little greater at the door every day, my guard dog :), and my constant source of unconditional love ... I will miss you and all of that very much. Thank you for choosing me that day at the shelter all those years ago, and for all the joy and love you have brought to my life over the past 19 years. We lived in so many cool places, traveled to so many great spots, and lived through so many experiences. I think and hope you enjoyed our life together as much as I have, and I hope you forgive me for making the decision yesterday to let you go...

So my friend, I truly hope you are "in a better place" as they say, and that one day we can be together again. I will never forget you my little guy...

Love, Dad

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glint on the snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circle flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there, I did not die

She would watch me at work everyday. The most loyal bluey so humaised. She was in the moment and somehow always knew what intentions everyone had. With her passing I am in a different world and with every brick I lay or hole I dig I am constantly thinking of her. Life is quick and I miss her deaply

Today, November 5, 2011 I said good-bye to my furry, faithful companion, a 14-year old Pomeranian named, Jaymz. I'd known this day was coming for several months now, but I selfishly kept putting off the decision until I knew there was no other choice. It's one of the hardest things I've had to do in a long time. While we were waiting at the Vet's, Jaymz kept licking my tears as if to comfort me! I love him so much, I don't think I can stand it. I will remember him always, and most especially when I hear the James Taylor song, "Sweet Baby James," and particularly the line that goes, "Rock-a-bye Sweet Baby James." I used to sit in my rocking chair holding Jaymz and would sing that to him. Good-bye my sweet baby, Jaymz...

To our Jazzy Girl, our baby kitten, the love of our lives,

You filled every single day with such happiness, excitement, and love. We will cherish you in our hearts forever. We will miss you having dinner with us every night, running under our bed to hide before we'd go to sleep, chasing your laser, escaping to the streets of Baltimore, curling up on your favorite blanket after making biscuits. You were the BEST kitten ever! Rest in peace momma, we will see you soon. XOXOXOX LOVE YOU ALWAYS JAZZY!!  
Mommy & Daddy

R.I.P. Jazmyn McLaughlin (AKA: Victorous, Kitten, Monkey, Monks, Nugget, BabyCat)

my little jeb was my son and my best friend.he was there for me though all my trials.giving me love and caring.you were only 10 pounds but the amount of love and happiness you gave me was inmeasureable.i remember when i got you you were only 6 weeks old,i pick you up and you hugged me.i fell completly in love with you,you were mommys little man for 11 years it has been me and you against the world. when you passed my spirit died with yours,you are in my heart forever.i know we will be together again.i miss your kisses,me coming home from work and you running in circles so happy to see me.i miss you sleeping on top of my head,and us sitting by the fire.i even miss when you would be stubborn and not listen to me,i miss and love you so much.we will be together again i love you forever mommy

You can now join your brother Frodo and sister Sally. Be nice to them. I will join you in time. Until then, I will miss you so much.

Dearest Jenny Bear.  
Your companionship and Happy temperment will be greatly missed.  
You were there for the good times and the bad.  
We weathered the storm and came out shining.  
Words are hard to find to say exactly what you meant to me.  
You will be greatly missed. XOXOXO

Dear Jersey,

It's hard to believe it's already been a week since we said good-bye. We miss you so very much. Thank you for the sudden not-in-the-forecast snow squall you sent just as we left the vet's office. We knew it was you sending us a signal. Thank you also for not leaving us alone. We've heard you around the house a few times and it has helped so much -- the house is so quiet and still without you. Please feel free to keep visiting! :)

I also want to say I'm sorry that your final moments weren't as peaceful as they could have been. I should have held you differently. I know you were so tired of trips to the vet and the situation was stressing you out. That's why I didn't linger with you and had the vet proceed. I spent those last 8 hours with you at home and Daddy and I both had already said our good-byes so I didn't want to drag out your discomfort any further.

Jers-jers, you were a wonderful friend. You joined us first and left us last. You loved your sunbeams and it was such a joy to sit outside in the summer with you. I miss your water glass next to my bed and playing the shower-curtain game with you. Daddy misses playing stairs with you, and laser-pointer chase and we both miss sharing cheese and pizza with you.

We love you puffkin and will always love you. And, until we can hold you in our arms again we will miss you. I hope you've found a new sunbeam to enjoy and are once again playful and energetic, healthy and happy. We love you pumpkin.

Love,  
Sonja & Simon

Jessie, you were the best thing that has ever happened in our lives. Not having you here gives us sadness and emptiness. Everyone here in the neighborhood griefs at you leaving. We look for you and you're not here. The garden where you ran through does not look the same without you running through it, the squirrels miss you chasing them as well. You were an amazing furbaby, you loved everyone and every creature, and everyone loved you right back. We miss you Jessie.

To Our Sweetest Jessie  
Our hearts are filled with love for you now and always. If love could have saved you...you would have lived forever. We miss you so very much.

You were our special baby girl..no words could ever describe how much you meant to us.

People have told us that they see a Soul when they look into your eyes. We have always known that to be true.

Our lives will never be the same without you.

We love you with every fiber of our souls and we look forward to being together again.

Mom and Dad.

Dennis and Virgnia Garcia

Jethro was a GOOD Cat, as good as any cat could ever be. He will forever be remembered and truthfully will be impossible to ever replace. We'll see you again boy.

Jett, beloved companion of Larry. For 20 years she was fiercely loved, and will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her. She leaves a space no other kitteh can fill... Sleep easy pretty Jett, in a purrmanent warm patch of sun till your Larry meets you at the Rainbow Bridge.

The BEST spotty Girl pup EVER!xoxoxo

Jimmy you came into my life when I needed you most, you lifted my sprits and stole my heart. Your physical time with us was way too short but you will live be in my heart for a lifetime. Thank you for all that you gave us.

Bunny,James Bunny was his name but we called him Jimmy. He was a bun with attitude. Tough and sweet both. We has a rough start with him but came to love him a lot. The house seems quite and empty without you in it but we are glad your pain was short and that you are in heaven with your brothers and sisters. We will miss you signaling your brother that it is time for treats, your growls when you were mad and how cute you were when you took your afternoon naps on the carpet. We love you and miss you very much. Rest in peace little buddy.

In loving memory of our son (cat) Baby Joe


The Rose Beyond the Wall

Near a shady wall a rose once grew,
Budded and blossomed in God's free light,
Watered and fed by the morning dew,
Shedding it's sweetness day and night.

As it grew and blossomed fair and tall,
Slowly rising to loftier height,
It came to a crevice in the wall
Through which there shone a beam of light.

Onward it crept with added strength
With never a thought of fear or pride,
It followed the light through the crevice's length
And unfolded itself on the other side.

The light, the dew, the broadening view
Were found the same as they were before,
And it lost itself in beauties new,
Breathing it's fragrance more and more.


Shall claim of death cause us to grieve
And make our courage faint and fall?
Nay! Let us faith and hope receive--
The rose still grows beyond the wall,

Scattering fragrance far and wide
Just as it did in days of yore,
Just as it did on the other side,
Just as it will forevermore.

~ A. L. Frink ~

I miss you, love you, thank you, and bless you everyday my sweet boy. Love, Mama Jamie and Dad John

Joey we miss you so much, if love and insight were enough you would still be with us today. I know you are still the same little happy active boy we raised, just in a different place. I pray you are waiting for us in Heaven, with that cool high five we taught you just waiting to greet us. Your little paw prints are all over my heart, Love you Joe Joe bear!

Our dear sweet baby boy - We'll never forget the day you chose us at the cat adoption fair. You came to the corner of the cage and meowed and purred and rubbed your face against our fists. We tried to resist - you looked so much like our first baby that we were afraid we'd expect you to be him - but you won us over, and we've never regretted bringing your home. You made it clear from the beginning that you were unique - unlike any other cat we'd ever known.

We could not believe you'd lived on your own on the grounds of the old Seattle steel mill, for eight months. When Pat, your foster mom found you, she thought you were a rare male calico, until she gave you a bath and discovered the brown spots were actually rust. When we adopted you, she said you would think you'd fallen into a pot of cream, not having to share the house and your food with all her other rescue cats. And for the first month or so, you definitely seemed to be ecstatic not to have to fight for your food or our laps, but then we realized you were lonely, so we brought you home a little kitty.

You were always the gentleman with your sister, Kristi, especially after she got sick and needed lots of attention. After she crossed the Rainbow Bridge, you reasserted your right to sit on your mom's lap and cuddle up with her at night.

We always thought you were the handsomest little guy, with your soul patch and your beauty mark. Can you hear your mom singing to you? "You are so beautiful to me. You are so beautiful to me. You're everything I hoped for. You're everything I need. You are so beautiful, to me."

Even though we shared your life for so many years, your passing was too quick, too unexpected, but you were a fighter to the end. We will always love you, John Henry, and will miss you forever. Our house is so empty without you, our bestest little buddy.

Hugs and kisses, pets and chin scratches, Mom and Dad

Sweet boy, I can't believe it has been over a year and a half since you have been gone. Living that first year without you was the hardest thing I have ever done. Being without the joy you brought to my life has been so very hard. There will always be a huge piece of my heart and soul that will belong to you. I am so very grateful for everything you gave me and taught me. What a miracle it was that I got to have you at all. I think of you every day, baby, and I will miss you always. I love you, Tigger. Laura

There was never a more agreeable friend, either two-legged or four, than my little Jordie. Even though he was a breed (Peke) with a reputation for yipping and nipping, he never did either. He loved all other creatures, both canine and human. Even people who didn't like dogs fell in love with him. I can think of two people who, after having experienced my little guy, went out and got little dogs despite a previous antipathy to dogs. That was the "power" and wonder of this little 9 pound miracle. When he left, a hole was carved into my heart that will never be filled. But, I'm so lucky for the time we spent. I will always love him as one of the most important parts of a life that was even so full in all other regards. Never a cross moment, never a serious "no," never a thought of anger...always joy, smiles, and sweetness. As a said...the most agreeable friend God ever bestowed upon me. I love you and miss you, Little Man.

It's been almost three years and I still miss you all the time. You were such a beautiful, loving and devoted collie. We always knew you would die for anyone of us. I kept your bed in the corner for a very long time, I just couldn't bear to part with it. I'm so sorry I couldn't go with you on that final journey to the vet, my heart was breaking, and I was a coward. Just couldn't say goodbye like that. My goodbye to you was that morning, when I laid down beside you, arms around your neck and tried to ease your suffering. I tried to communicate with you through my eyes and touch, as you could no longer hear. It was such a shock that day, you were playing like a puppy the night before, then we woke up to horror that Saturday morning. You were so ashamed that the stroke had caused you to go to the bathroom, that the only concern you had was trying to drag yourself out to the yard. Oh my God, that killed me! I didn't care if you ruined every floor in the house, my only concern was that you were so scared and confused. I so hope you are running free, young and healthy again, waiting for me. Until we meet again, my old friend.

I love you forever.

Lana Mom

I found my dear, sweet JoyToMe when she was just a tiny kitten. From the very first time I held her I know that we were meant to be together. I actually said out loud "Oh, you would bring so much joy to me". And that is how she got her name. I smile through my heartbreak and tears now as I recall that beautiful moment. I've loved you with all of my heart for nearly 15 years, and I always will, my beloved JoyToMe. I know we will meet again one day at the Rainbow Bridge.

In memory of our Julie Dog. We found you wandering around a surplus store, you just wanted to make friends and everyone was afraid of you. We brought you home for 14 years. You loved to travel in the RV, truck, car, as long as you got to go. You were the most happy and unobtrusive dog I ever meant. You put the "great" in Great Dane. You would climb the tree to chase the squirrels, and I was sure some day I would find you on the roof barking at the little rodents. We called that tree our "Julie's Tree".  
Later as you had a hard time getting around, you never complained, you would lay on your pillow and wait for affection. You were a loving big sister to all the rest of our fur babies.  
Julie, you will be missed, but I couldn't keep you suffering just because I needed you. I release you to the Bridge, and will wait until the day we can be reunited. You may have come into this world unwanted, but like your brother Champ, you went out with great love.  
We will miss you baby.

A sweeter, gentler, more affectionate Afghan Hound was never created by the gods...my heart is eternally broken by His passing~