Year
2013 Tributes
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For pet names beginning with "A".
Abby, 09/11/1996 - 06/29/2013 
May you rest on the lap of an angel as you were our four
footed angel on earth. We will love you in our hearts forever
and cherish our time with you. We miss you so very much and pray
for your health and happiness over the Rainbow Bridge. Hugs
& Kisses from everyone to You, are sweet dear Abby.
Much love always,
Mommy, Daddy, Scott & Holly and anyone that ever had the
pleasure of petting your sweet face! <3
Addy, 12/4/1998 - 3/24/2013 
Dear Addy,
I never intended for your mother to have babies, but i'm glad
that she had you. Strong minded and stubborn, you had a heart of
gold and a sweetness all your own that was as soft as your
beautiful snow white fur and brindle patches....Unique as your
markings.
I still remember birthing you on the livingroom floor. You were
the "snoopy" dog I always wanted as a child. I'm glad I got to
be your daddy. We're glad that you were part of our family,
along with your mother, for so many years. Please know, my
little "noopy girl", that you were a good girl... immensely
loved and are dearly missed now that you've gone to be with
mommy. We will always remember you fondly in our hearts until
it's our time to meet you all at the bridge. I will save an
extra little kiss for you and mommy.
In Loving Memory,
Lonni, Alan, Michael and Beanie
AIRES, 12/07/1998 - 12/03/13
Aires was a beautiful boy, he knew when I was upset, he was such a
comfort for many years. We were together 15 years. Its
funny I got him at 3 months old, his master passed away and the
family asked me to take him. When they told me his name was Aires,
I knew it was a sign. My birth month was Aries. We had
a journey together, he taught me to love and be loved.
I protected him as much as he protected me. We will always have
the cord that connects us. You may not be here physically
but I know you are here with me everyday still, your funny bark,
you growl when I took the pig ear away. Plus all your kisses and
licks. I will never forget how you stole my Taco one day.
You were a wonderful companion. My Life will never be the
same. I love you my boy forever. You are still the center of my
Universe. Your nickname MR. Gangles, you were so long legged for a
Min Pin. There will always be a piece of my heart missing.
Enjoy the Bridge, when I see a rainbow I will know you are up
there having fun. Romping with MM and Pepper. I will see you when
God calls me home, I will come and find you , MM and Pepper and we
will resume a Happy Time. Until then my boy take care of Nemmers
and Pepper. Love Mommy xoxoxoxoxoxox
Akuma, 03/27/08 - 09/17/13
Akuma was the best cat anyone could have. He was
well-behaved, sweet, comforting, loving and smart, but of course
he had his quirks. We cared for him since he was 5 weeks
old. We loved him instantly and continued to give all the
love he would have never gotten if we didn't foster him. He
lived a good life--well fed, warm and safe home, loving parents,
had playful kitten sister, and he loved to shmuck feet and drink
water from the bathtub. The almost 6 years we shared with
him are now beautiful memories that we will cherish forever.
He was not only our pet, he was our best friend, companion, our
family member. His passing was sudden and shocked us, but we
are accepting that he is safe in God's hands over the rainbow
bridge. Rest in peace Akuma. We will always love you
and miss you very much. You are forever in our hearts, baby
cat!
Alfie the Akita, 22 Oct 2002 - 18th
March 2013
Goodbye Gorgeous Boy
Each day now grinds with sorrow
Each minute brims with pain
For I know that I will never see
My Gorgeous Boy again
My Morning Cuds have gone now
No more the Curly Tail
I walk into an empty house
And can do naught but wail
But that won’t bring you back Keet
And heal my shattered Heart
Though I knew that when you joined us
One evil day we’d part
I knew that you’d be leaving
When your time on Earth was done
Your Gorgeous Soul has gone now
And my life now weighs a ton
There has to be a reason
To go from day to day
And you were my companion
As we went along the way
There will never be another
For Alf, you were a card
And yes, I’ll live without you
Be it very, very hard.
from Ooo
Dad XXX
Ali, 11/2003 - 12/14/2013
Ali you were the best dog in the whole world. You will be
forever in my heart. Words can't express how you touched my life
and made it better! You touched the lives of everyone who
met you!! You were a special dog who I felt at angel wings!
My day feels empty without you! You're forever in my heart.
Love you my little angel!
Amber, 03/02/2001 - 02/27/2013
Amber I miss you sooo much! I will never forget you and I will see
you again at the rainbow bridge! I love you!
Angel, January 17, 2001 - September
10, 2013
Angel you where my welcoming home, my kiss good bye, and my
favorite front seat passenger. I can't begin to explain the way
you influenced my life. Thank you for the great 12 years. Thank
you for never leaving my side. You were the only one that didn't
judge me. You weren't my dog you where my daughter. I can't tell
you how much it hurts just doing the simple things. I don't find
you in the bathroom rug after my showers, i don't find you hiding
under my blankets wanting to play "where's the Pom Pom", and I
can't seem to find you when I need to talk. I feel lost because
its our cuddle hour and I can't pick you up for the hundred of
kisses i always gave you.
Your with Ben now where the cancer can't hurt you. You can run and
be in his arms. Rest your head and relax you can breath now baby
girl. I love you and will never forget you. I have your ashes and
your spirit. I love you so much and don't mind my tears, they are
a mixture of remembering happy times and the realization of the
many lonely and sleepless nights to come.
Like I told you last night; I gave you the best life I could, I
picked you for a reason, and I picked the best one. So spread your
beautiful feathered wings and hold on to me as I try to continue
life with you watching over me. I love you so much and remember I
only did what was best for you this morning.
Angel, 11/28/12
I adopted you -- and so very glad I did. I will always remember my
first look at you, and then when I was compelled to take a second
look ... then I read the adoption card with your name: ANGEL. You
were and shall always remain my very special, beautiful, loving
Angel. I miss you greeting me at the door, your purr, combing you,
all of you. Thank you, God, for my ANGEL.
Angel, April 20, 2000 - April 26, 2013
My beloved Angel left me two days ago and my heart is broken. She
was my best friend and we shared a home for 13 years. I look
around now and I see her everywhere...laying on the couch watching
TV, in her bed napping or watching the outside world go by,
walking around our place. I woke up the last couple of mornings
and you're not there waiting for your food, water, affection and I
feel such pain. I never had pets growing up. Angel was my first
but she was so much more than just a pet. She was my baby and
losing my baby to cancer has been overwhelming. What I want to say
in tribute to my Angel is that she gave me so much joy and love
over the years and I was truly blessed to have her in my life. I
look forward to the day she comes running to meet me at Rainbow
Bridge.
Angel Cooley, June 26, 2013
For my cousin's dog, Angel who was truly a little Angel. She was
always a sparkling ball of snow, happy and cute. She is now
watching from Heaven's gate with her Bichon pals, especially Mr.
Putney. Rest In Peace.
Annabelle, April 15,2003 - July 28,
2013
Dearest Annabelle,
What a gift you were to me! You brought such happiness and love
into my life. I know that you are in heaven with my mom and dad. I
know my mother welcomed you with open arms.
You are with Chico and Muffin. Sweet one know that we will be
together again. You, me, Chica, Chico and Muffin will run in the
meadows across Rainbow Bridge.
I love you my Annabelly...I always will forever. Be at peace and
know you are loved and missed.
Love Your Mommy, Gail
Archie, 4th February 2006 - 20th
December 2013
Archie was the result of a deliberate mating between father and
daughter and the only one of his litter to survive. We didn't know
about his parentage until we brought him home, but it wasn't his
fault so we kept him and decided we'd look after him. We already
had another toy poodle, PJ, and he and Archie were in love from
the start - although PJ would sometimes lead Archie upstairs and
leave him there when he wanted some peace and quiet.
Toy Poodles are smart. Archie was the exception to this rule. He
forgot things all the time and got freaked out by normal things: a
bag left on the floor, if I stood still for too long, a newspaper
blowing in the breeze...
But Archie was loving, so very, very loving. He loved to be
hugged, loved to kiss, loved to play. He and my daughter, Claire,
were so close. He was hers and she most definitely was his. She
taught him to go down stairs, to jump, she built agility courses
for him in the garden. He would lie in her arms and look up at her
lovingly.
We added a little sister, Isla, to our doggy family. She tried to
play with her big brother, but he didn't have the patience to deal
with her.
In recent years, Archie engaged less. He began to forget how to go
upstairs. All he'd do was eat and sleep. He'd forget where he was
and toilet wherever he happened to be. Then the Petit Mal seizures
began. He was very distressed and frightened. We carried on,
thinking he still had more hugs to get, more kisses to give.
Yesterday he had a grand seizure and screamed and screamed. I had
no option but to make the difficult decision.
Goodbye, Archie. We'll see you again in another life. The
brightest stars shine for a too short a time and you shone so
very, very brightly. You will always be in our hearts.
Mummy, Daddy and Claire x x x
Archie Longshaw, 01/02/2005 -
26/05/2013
Suddenly without warning, we lost the best, most wonderful dog a
family could hope for. Ever since he came into our lives, our
lives have been richer for having him in them.
Beloved by the dog walking community in Charlbury, England, due to
his wonderfully laid back character, along with leaving one or two
people & dogs covered in his drool. He has left an enormous,
gaping hole in our hearts & home.
You went way too soon my soul-mate & I don't think these eyes
of mine will ever stop crying nor my heart breaking.
I am hoping that you are indeed enjoying romping around in Heaven
& have found my sister & are keeping her company &
giving her as much love and companionship as you did me.
Goodnight sweetheart, sleep tight xxxx
Calum, Kirsten, Mummy & Daddy
Ashly, March 15, 2004 - September 7,
2013
A friend of our's had a litter of puggle puppies, and when we went
to check them out Ashly immediately caught our eye. She was so
tiny and cute, we knew we wanted to take her home and make her a
part of our loving family. Ashly was the most loving, caring,
sweet, and sensitive dog we have ever known. She never bothered
anyone, and kept to herself. She would only bark if she thought
someone was coming up the driveway. She loved lazy days and
snuggling up on the couch to watch a good movie. She especially
loved her owner, Nick. He would carry her into bed everynight and
she would contently fall asleep with him. Since she was part pug,
a little bit of her tongue would always hang out her mouth and it
was her signature look. We spent 9 long and loving years with
Ashly. The last few months of her wonderful life, she started
having severe health complications. As a family decision, we
decided to send her to Doggy Heaven and put her at peace. She is
survived by her 2 Amigos, Bandit and Lexi. The house isn't the
same without you anymore Ashy. We all miss you and love you
dearly. RIP Ashly Marie <3
Aslan, Summer 1992 - November 1st,
2013
Oh cat, you walking tightly close to my right leg, napping with me
after school, the presence I knew of your head resting
on my arm..
and when you could no longer see,
Were you 19? 17? I would sing .so softly, you in
cat, so softly,
us lying on the rug... you purring , a song in my mind still...
Blind y then, yes, but you knew! - knew my presence as I knew
yours with my own eyes closed.
You knew the edges, doors, the rooms the
within of our rooms ..
Never ever could I think of you as old- you were young forever to
me,
as I remained young with you in my heart..
I am old now, without you dear friend, since
you died in my arms. It was holy, that, hospice, home, not handed
over alone.. but all that I knew was right,
The Promise of Living played on to us through the
night.
I sat with you tight by my side on our sofa, listening The Promise
of Living ,
sweet symphony of forever, a gift then, from Aaron Copeland.
Late,late I brought you in
to lie us both down
on the big bed..
and waking just before dawn.
I reached over to stroke your
and
you were warm, sweet friend,
but your breath was gone from you.
You are waiting for me, at the Bridge!
Stay, catdear: I will be there soon!
And we will run and sing out in cat song & live on forever!
Athos, 12/06/2002 - 06/23/2013
Sunday, June 23rd, was time for my baby to cross the rainbow
bridge. He was and always will be my best friend and I'll miss him
with all my heart, but I know he's no longer in pain. No longer
has to suffer seizures and take medicines. He can play and run
with all his cousins who have crossed before him. I love you
Athos, you'll always be my smiley baby.
AXL, 01/05/2007 - 03/01/2013
AXL, we miss you so much, your so special to us. You wont be
forgotten, we hope your at peace, and with RED dog. we love you.
