Year 2011 Tributes

For pet names beginning with "V".

Dear Vader,  
You were my best friend and there will never be another like you. Your Lady Di looks will be missed more than you know.(for those that aren't familiar with the Lady Di look, he would put his head down and then roll his eyes up to look at you) Usually when he wanted you to pet him. How could you resist!  
You brought me so much joy over the past 10 years. When I go over the Mid Hudson Bridge going home I will think of you, you always got up from your slumber in the car when we hit that bridge. You were amazing and will be in my heart forever. Love and miss you terribly.  
I will think of you everyday and will try to do our walks by myself now.  
Till we meet again, Mommy.

Dear Sweet Valentine,
         I will always love and miss you. You are now at peace and with daddy, Tiger, Simba, Skippy and all your brothers and sisters playing on the Rainbow Bridge. I know your daddy is happy to see you and I bet he is holding you in his arms. Love, Mom

My Dear little buddy Van Gogh,

i still remember the first day we met when you chose me to be your life companion out of that room full of Maine Coons. It was love at first sight for us both, and ever since that day, you have given me so much love and joy, and happiness.

I will forever remember our time together, our late night chats, our afternoon naps, your constant purring,and the love and support you always gave me when I needed a true friend.

It is my deepest hope and prayer that God is watching over you until you and I are together again, and that you and your new friends are forever happy,healthy, and thriving.

I will forever treasure our days, and I thank you for your constant strength of character,no matter what health ailments came your way, or what life threw at you. You inspired me with your gentleness and unconditional love.

I will forever love you, my buddy, and miss you so very much.

I Will see you at the bridge.

Daddy John

VELVET – MORTAL TO IMMORTAL

My fur Angel Velvu,

I still remember the moment I picked u up for the first time at the breeder’s place, miraculously u crossed ur hands in “Namaste” and that was it, u were mine from that moment. The flawless pure white beauty, which became a big “STOP” sign for all onlookers in due course with flowing tags like, snow white, beauty, almond eyes etc etc …

U were welcomed in ur new home with a red teeka and a prayer for long life. This teeka become one of ur beauty enhancer on every Hindu festival. Ur name Velvet was a perfect match for ur soft hair and also rhymed with ur sister’s name Varenya.

Life seemed to be an endless happy journey with every moment spent with U till one day…

The day of May 15th that spelt disaster in our life when u gave us the hardest learning in the worst possible manner that the World changes in a Moment. U took the path of no return, thus breaking our family chain. U embarked on a longest journey, leaving ur family behind with ever flowing tears… Will I ever get a chance to meet u again? My hands are craving to hold u, my lips are longing to kiss u, my eyes are yearning to see u walk clutching a toy in ur mouth. Its been a few days, but not even a moment has passed without remembering u. Every corner of this house contains ur memories, ur smell, ur hair, ur love….. we loved u with all our heart, beta.. y did u leave us so soon?

Baby… how r u now? Do those ppl take a good care of you? Are they giving u ‘greenie’ ur fav treat in the morning? Do they walk u regularly, as ur papa used to do here? Is that place warm enough… u loved warmer places only. Are there enuff loving kids whom u loved playing with? Have you told them to take u for car rides as u loved the wind blow on ur face. Do they give u milk on Mondays as u used to have here after evening pooja? Are they giving u an earful for being a clumsy eater? I know baby, u scatter food all around. Tell them “mumma wud come & clean for me”. When they bathe u, tell them not to use hot water.. u can bear only lukewarm water.

Do u know, what u meant to us? Do u see the insurmountable pain we r going thru without u? Do u know, Varu’s tears flows down her cheeks every morning, every night, she keeps ur hairbrush, collar and scarf at her bedside? Do u know, Ur papa’s eyes often get welled up with tears and he goes out in the pretext of something or other just to hide it from us. Do u know, I’ve preserved the last bowl of water that u drank and the last bowl of ur unfinished food. Whenever u were scared or in trouble, U used to rush towards me, hop on my lap…then why u didn’t do that when u sensed ur destiny?

Yes…Love needs no language. Without speaking a single word u conveyed ur unconditional love explicitly. Just wanted to know… How u never held grudges against anybody? U pretend to do some self appraisal when we used to scold u & then happy in a jiffy all over again. Can we replicate some of ur qualities to make ourselves at least 1% of U?

U came into this earth only to give us most b’ful experience. U were truly an angel that god gifted us. Our relationship still exists thru an invisible chord called LOVE from earth to heaven. Some day U’ll see the face that loved u most… walking towards u, with a stretched out arms carrying tears of joy in the eyes, and a smile in the face. And that will be our ultimate reunion, forever n ever. Once again we’ll cling together, my hands will caress my beloved velvu’s head, I’ll plant a kiss on ur b’ful white furred forehead.

The only solace is that u r amidst angels now where u’ll always be happy, healthy, plenty of food & goodies to eat, lots of friends to play, lots of balls, birds n leaves to chase. U must’ve created a huge place in everybody’s heart… u r so adept at it. Till we meet again, we’ll see u in the shining star, feel u in the warmth of sunlight, realize ur presence in every child’s smile. But still, my baby…. U’ll be missed terribly….

Buried in ur love,  
Ur mumma

Vincent Van Goh was named for his "one ear". The first puppy born to a litter of 13, his mom freaked out and chewed off one of his ears instead of the umbilical cord. Being a Springer Spaniel, this looked a little funny. We bought two puppies for the price of one in that litter. "Vinnie's" brother Captain Morgan Lover has been gone for 8 years. Sadly, it ended up being the same evil, a car, that took Vinnie's life on January 13, 2010. We always considered Vinnie to be invincible. He was a "Houdidni", he loved to run, but it was dangerous. He even survived being hit when he was younger with only a little road rash. We were wrong, Vinnie was not invicible after all. Vinnie was a beloved dog of the family. My husband could always talk to him when no one else would listen. He had a friendly demeanor, and loved all people. He tolerated everything, even the new puppies we would bring home to terrorize him. Remington, another Springer Spaniel we bought was linked to the same family as Vinnie. Remi would only live 1 year. Nola, the Great Dane that lives in our house. Nola beat on Vinnie from the time she was a puppy until that day that Vinnie left us. Twice the weight and four times the height, Vinnie took Nola's abuse with feigned ignorance. Mourning the loss of Vinnie tonight are Dad Shawn, Mom Kristin, Brothers Brandon and Dalton, Sister Leona, Dog Nola, and many family friends. Preceded in death by Brother Captain and Nephew Remington. May there be a bone to chew and wide open spaces for you to run care free. We love you and miss you Vinnie.