Year
2013 Tributes
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posted in other years)
For pet names beginning with "B".
Baby, 9/20/1994 - 8/5/2013
To Baby We love you, you are a wonderful cat to and my best
and companion...You will be missed
Bailey, Sept 6, 2001 - Sept 25,2013
Suddenly this morning, Bailey, your loving heart stopped beating.
I tried to save you but it was too late. Your disease is
ended, your suffering and pill taking is over and you are at
peace. Free to breate easy, run in the fields and sniff to your
hearts content.
Most days, people would comment to you on how cute you were and
couldn't believe you werent still a puppy. We used to visit
seniors centres in your youth and they were delighted to meet you
and spend time with you. You were excited too when you heard the
word "visit". Your tricks delighted them and of course earned you
a treat or two.
For me, I loved it when you "made your bed",getting the blanket
just right before settling down. You loved to play ball and
loved your stuffie dogs, George and Gracie. I'll take care
of them for you. You were always there to greet me when I came
home and always were excited to go stay with your Grandpa and
Grandma. They loved you too and miss you.
We wondered why you were sticking so close to us lately but
perhaps you knew the time was close and you wanted one more hug or
your belly rubbed.
As someone mentioned to me today "Aww, Bailey, I miss him already"
So good night my friend, have a good and restful sleep, you
deserve it. I used to say "See you in the morning", now I will say
"See you on the bridge" What a joyous day it will be for
both of us. I love you and miss you already!
Bailey, 7/8/2013
Rest in heaven girly. We will miss you. Thank
you for the many great years. ; (
Bailey, 21st April 2001 - 25th May
2013
Our gorgeous boy, Bailey. We miss you more than words can
say. We had twelve amazing and precious years with you and
memories we will treasure always. Saying goodbye was the
hardest thing we ever had to do but we know it was the right
time. Our last memories are of you running across your
favourite field looking back to check we are still behind
you. It was early morning and the sun was shining and you
were running free.
The last week since we realised we were on borrowed time has
been so difficult but we got to spend precious time together.
Your brothers came home from university to see you and to say
goodbye. We held you until the end, trying to comfort you and
reassure you that we would love you always.
Bailey, we will never forget you and will think of you every
day. There will be many tears but we know you are now free
from pain.
Thankyou for being a wonderful friend, companion and member of
our family. We keep you in our hearts.
You were my rock and a great comfort to me when I was all alone
and gave me the strength to get through a very difficult time in
my life. Thank you my gorgeous boy.
Be happy and know we love you. We will never forget you
and one day we will meet again. Run free, be at peace.
Love you always, never forgotten
Your loving family xxxxxxxxxxxx
Bailey, 4 October 2008 - 24 April 2013
Our Dear BAILEY GIRL,
You were everything good in this world...You had a joyful heart,
a caring soul, and you were a wise and loyal friend! From the
moment you entered our lives we had hugs and kisses, belly rubs,
chin rubs, head pats...Bailey you were one big ball of
affectionate and love!
I wish you weren't taken from us when you were only 4 years
old...But you are in Heaven right now! There is no
"terrible/horrible" to hurt you anymore! I know you are running
fast and free; and waiting for us to arrive so you can greet us
with a big "HU-ROW"...Because, like you always said, saying
"hu-row" is your favorite!
You are with God now!
We WOOF You, Bailey Girl!
Mama, Daddy, Micaela, Christopher,
Jack, and Sammi Cappuccino (your puppy and pack mate forever!!!)
Bailey, 12/07/2000 - 3/07/2013
Bailey, you have left your sweet paw prints on our
hearts. We thank God everyday he led you to us. You
made us laugh, you kept us warm, you followed us everywhere and
we treasure every single second you were in our life.
You're only gone a few days now and we're trying not to cry of
sadness, but celebrate our gift of happiness with you. I
know we will be together again.
Love Always,
Mommy Michelle &
Daddy Jack
Bailey Stuart, 11/22/1997 - 02/20/2013
Dear Bailey Boy,
We hope you are having a great time in heaven. We love you every
minute of every day and miss you always. We hope your tail is
wagging as fast as it can, like it always did (we used to joke
you were about to lift off! )
We hope you are making lots of new friends-we know you always
preferred people over other animals, but look for Robbie,
Tigger, and Cleo-they’re your brothers that you never knew
(except for Cleo, but you always wanted to eat him). They will
be your friends and take good care of you, we promise. They may
even rub your neck and tickle you like you love so much.
We hope you’re eating all the pupcakes, candycanes, cookies,
peanuts, and hamburgers you want! We are sure you’re eating
everything that we always said no to as well. Just don’t eat too
much or too fast pal.
When you run through the snow digging tunnels with your head,
remember that it isn’t good to stay outside too long. We know
you love it though. Also, you’re a loud boy, so remember not too
bark too loud-you may need to use your whisper bark that you
were so good at. It was always so cute.
I know Heaven is a rule free kind of place, so other than those
few important things, run free, fly down the stairs as many as
you want at a time, lick everyone you meet all over their faces,
wipe your face on anything you want, and make sure you are
getting lots of attention (if not you can start to talk to
them-it always worked with us).
We know you are happy and healthy! We know your eyes are wide
and bright, and you are smiling! We know you are having fun!
Don’t spend your time missing us, leave the missing up to us,
and know we miss you very much, everyday, and we always will,
but we want you to have fun and enjoy Heaven.
We all think of you all the time. You changed our lives in so
many ways, and we are grateful for you. You are and always will
be glue that stuck our family so close together, you are our
little brother and son. We each love you with all our heart,
always and forever!
We see your handsome face all the time, and it makes us smile.
You are the best, and you always will be. We will see you again
when it is our time, and when that time comes we will expect
your wheaten greaten as soon as we see each other, the jumping,
clawing, kissing, and all.
Until then, run, play, fly, have fun. We love you and always
will, we promise.
We love you always XOXOXO
Daddy, Mommy, Steffie, Vicki
Bandit, 10/29/2012
Bandit,
I am going to miss my sweet Bandito. You were such a sweet
and loving dog and had so much love to give. You put a
smile on my face each and every day. Mommy and Daddy are
going to miss you more than I can put into words. I will
forever think of you and miss you with each passing day. I
know I will see you again, and until then please keep your
brothers and sisters company at the Rainbow Bridge. Mommy
will come get you one day and once again wrap her arms around
you. I am so glad you came into our lives, and it just
won't be the same without your presence. I love you and
miss you always.
Love,
Mommy, Daddy, and Annabelle
Baron Von De Krome, February 6 2001 -
September 5 3013
From the moment you were placed in my arms you captured my heart.
You grew to have such a sixth of how to look after me. You never
ever left my side thru numerous surgeries, you were my doctor and
nurse that always made me feel better. Oh how you loved to play
with your "icky" outside with Mommy. You walked so proudly with me
everywhere you went. You were our baby, camping and going to doggy
beach were your favourite time, you loved going out in our boat
but you always barked to lead us back to shore. You were there
when Daddy had cancer, trying to lick and make him feel better.
Even in the end when I knew you could no longer stand and keep
your balance your mind was sharp, and you wanted to stay no matter
the extreme pain you had to be feeling. I had to let you go my
sweet baby, to a place where yoou are free to run and play with
your brother and sister. You can sing for all the dogs in heaven (
Baron learned to sing on cue to Happy Birthday as Mommy was a
music teacher). You were always by my side when I played the piano
, violin or guitar, you loved your music!. My heart is broken, you
took so much of it with you when you had to go but I will honor
you, I will try to love again, it won't be easy but I know this is
what you would want. The park where we played will never look the
same, the house is so quiet now, something is missing, your deep
and profound love. I love you soooo much baby but I know we will
meet again at the Bridge where we will cross it together. Kiss
Brandy and Elsa for me and know that I am longing for the day we
will be re-united. Goodbye..but only for a little while my brave
and beautiful best boy ever. Love and kisses and hugs and a
chocolate chip cookie coming your way baby...<3 <3 xxxx
Beans, September 2010 - October 20,
2013
My wife and I got Beans when he was just a little pup and he
quickly became the best friend I ever had. He loved taking walks
and "rough playing" with me! He was always loyal and would never
harm a soul. We kept Beans outside in our fenced-in backyard
during the day-he always managed to dig out, though! But he always
came running back home when he'd see our car pull in the driveway
from work.
One month ago, on Oct. 20, we came home from church on a Sunday
afternoon, and we found Beans in the backyard laying still. I
won't give details, but he had suffered a very tragic accident and
had passed away.
My life hasn't been the same since. A huge part of me is gone, and
will never be replaced. I loved Beans more than words can
describe, and I will never stop loving him.
I have lost loved ones before, but nothing compares to the pain of
the loss of Beans. I would like to think that one day I will see
him again. Beans, I will never stop loving you nor forget you.
Travis
Bear, 04/05/03 - 02/16/13
Bear, we not only miss you but the persons we were when you were
by our sides. Rest In Peace old friend!
Beauregard, June 14, 2000 - December
30, 2012
Beauregard, our miniature Schnauzer, has been set free.
After many tears, and constant worry over keeping him warm, and
comfortable, I finally reached the point where I knew what had to
be done. He and I had a talk about it, and he perked up like
I have not seen in a long time. He was actually euphoric on
the way to the vet and while we waited to set things up. I
think he knew he would soon be pain free, and that the Spirit
Force that is the essence of Beauregard would soon be traveling to
new frontiers with a freedom that he had not experienced in a long
time. He was so beautiful, he actually gave us the gift of
reassurance and affirmation that this is what he wanted.
There is a giant hole in our hearts, for he has been a special
puppy from start to completion of a beautiful life. He made
our lives better, and taught us many lessons. But now, his
mission is complete, and we have to set him free.
Before we left for the hospital, Cass (our Scottish Shepard
(McNab) behaved as I've never seen her behave before. She
snuggled up to Beau, and had her head on his back. She
seriously had tears in her eyes. She has had a hard time and
has been staying close to me which has been a comfort. Anyway,
seeing Cass display such love was such a gift. I remembered
how Leonard (Beau's dad) took his nose and pushed newspaper shreds
around his newborn baby boys to keep them warm. These two examples
(bookends, actually) of the love that is shared among animals will
forever be cherished. Animals are so much more complex than
we can comprehend, and the whole experience from birth to death
with Beau has enhanced every aspect of my life. I will be forever
grateful for the gift of life with Beau over these past 12 1/2
years. He left us with style and grace...typical Beau!
Bebe, AGE 9 YEARS 11/14/2013
Bebe,
I knew you were meant for me the moment I first saw you and you
laid your head on my shoulder at the shelter. I just know it was
you I saw on my way to work that one day but couldn't stop to try
and catch you. Fate brought us together and death only separates
us physically, you will live in our hearts forever. You can never
be replaced but when the time is right, we'll open our hearts for
another dog who needs a loving home. You were my snuggle-buddy
under the covers no matter the time of day or night for the last
seven years. When you whined, everyone said you sounded like a
baby and you were, you were my little furbaby. My heart has a
Bebe-sized hole in it right now, I doubt it will ever heal
completely. Our time together was too short my little sweetheart,
now you are free to run off leash and chase squirrels for
eternity. Cici and Fuzzy will miss you, the house is already
painfully quiet. I love you forever and ever, until we meet again.
Beefy, 03/13/2004 - 08/05/2013
Rest in peace my sweet baby boy Beefy. My best friend,
companion and protector passed to mast cell cancer after fighting
it a little over a year now. 4 surgeries to remove tumors and a
round of chemo only to be taken away from our family too soon at
the age of nine. God bless you sweet boy, as I told you
looking into your sweet eyes, Mommy will see you again one day, we
will never forget you, our family will never be the same. We
love you cookie face!
Beethoven, May 1999 - August 2, 2013
The most wonderful dog. There will never be another
Beethoven. He was so full of love.
Beiley Ramos, 2/14/11 - 05/23/13
My dear little Beiley, the day you died Part of me died with you
too. The first time I saw you I felt in love with you, you were
chubby and the most beautiful little puppy. I took care of you as
if you we're my son because to me you were. I loved petting you,
hugging you, kissing you and telling you how much I love you. I
loved taking you for a ride and you sticking your head over the
car window , you never care if it was hot or freezing outside. You
love your treats sooo much that I left two cookies by your side my
little piggy as I used to call you for been chubby. I'm sorry I
had a baby n ignored you . I know those 2 months I did it wrong. I
blame myself for not paying attention or playing with you as I
used to and the way you were used to. But i promise that i
will with romi please believe me that I loved you and still love
you with all my heart. I will never replace you my beiley , my
bele,bele,bele , my chief bele my MUNECO, my little piggy, echo
bele, beleeee , you used to get very happy when I call you
like that. I love you n I miss you . Please forgive me , please
forgive me my baby. I wish I could go back in time but I can't.
I'm gonna miss hearing you snore at night. I miss everything from
you-even all the hair. I still see you around the house or running
in the back yard. I never got the change to show you the reason
why I didn't play with you as I used to, or have the chance to see
you playing with the baby , I was gonna teach him to love you the
same way I love you but i will teach him to be like that with romi
your little brother . i love you very much n will miss you
forever...
Your mommy...
Bella, July 4, 2008 - May 29, 2013
Our beautiful Bella. One day my youngest son called to say
he was coming home with something. The something turned out
to be you. You were pitch black, and the cutest thing I had
every seen. We were not looking for another family pet. We
already had two cats, and one little fox terrier mix. I
couldn't fathom another dog in my house. Labs would grow to
be big. You were smaller than most, but your heart grabbed
mine the minute I laid eyes on you. My son would come to
move out for a while, he went away to the service, but you
remained. you slept on a big pillow on the side of our
bed. You would watch T.V. with me so intently, that it was
like you knew we were sharing something. You would follow us
around the house, wondering from room to room, and you were always
so glad to see us as we walked in the door. You were a
loving sole, a wonderful companion, a best friend, but more than
that. You just made me feel better when I was down, everyday
that you were in mine was a better day, just because you were in
it. Our last day together, (yesterday), I came home as
normal, took you out to the yard so you could use the bathroom,
and then you got your treat. You were so happy. We fed you,
and then we went to the back yard to play fetch. One minute you
were running around so excited, and the next you were at my feet
lying there lifeless. I don't know what happen. I have
no answers. All I know is I saw you leave this earth, and
felt helpless. My heart is empty, and last night I kept
thinking your going to come in the room and start banging your
tail against the side of the bed, so I could take you out.
That never happen. There was just silence. You are not
the first animal that I became attached too, but somehow this is
different. I feel different. I cannot imagine my days
without you in it. You forever changed me. Dear sweet Bella,
I know you were loved, and I know you felt loved. You were
not alone, but now we are. Rest in peace, my baby bell. You
were the best dog I could have asked for. I was blessed that God
allowed us to be in your life and in mine, even if it was for only
a short time. You will always be in my heart, and never far
from my thoughts. One day I will see you again, but for now
I ask God to help me cope, and go on. Heaven has my sweet
angel, and the only solace I have. Rest in peace.
Bella Granato, 12/23/12 - 11/28/13
Dear Bella,
What a surprise you were!! Grandma knew how much I
love and miss George, so she got you FOR ME on 12/23/12, an early
Christmas "gift". I was so nervous and frightened at first
because I wasn't sure how to take care of you and I thought for
sure I was going to lose you. You were soooo tiny, but you
kept strong and was patient with me and together we made it
through our first Winter. I tried to get educated as
much as possible on how to care for you and I knew enough to let
you be until you started to feel comfortable in your new
home! You loved the green tree I bought for you, that was
your safe haven, your security. Whenever you would get
nervous, which didn't seem to be too many times (thank god) that's
the place you would stay. Watching you come around and
start to feel secure, made me so happy because it made me feel I
was doing things right for you! Only downside...having
to deal with the crickets...yuk, but seeing you go after them made
me laugh and relieved to see you eat. That was a good sign
that you were happy! As time went on, more of your
personality came out. It was so funny to see you hang from
the top of your tank (that was my favorite). If my back was
turned, I could hear you jump up there and just hang
out. You were too funny! Or when you laid on
your branch and would "sunbathe", cracked me up. Or even
when you would go to the tippy top of your log and almost touch
the top of the tank, it would make me smile! It was like you
were trying to say..."hey Mom I want out of this place". "I
want to see what's going on outside". All these wonderful
and precious things you did were all firsts and all special to see
and watch because you were truly my first lizard, right from the
start. It was you and me against the world :-). We
made it almost a year together. I'm so sorry and sad that
you're gone. I still don't know exactly what could have
happened. Even after taking you to the Vet yesterday and the
doctor telling me that you were going to be OK, I'm at a
lose. I've been beating myself up trying to figure it
out. Was it the lighting, heat, bad cricket, depression (as
the doctor said)??? Not sure and I'll never know, but today on
Thanksgiving, I can say I was and will always be THANKFUL to have
you in my life. For the joy and uniqueness you brought
to it! Thank you for that, thank you for YOU!
You are now with the BEST...all MY (Our) loved ones, the most
recent, MY precious Ebbie girl. I know you are with them now
and you are HAPPY! Please know that you will remain with me
always, in my heart always! I love you dearly Bella!
Love you always, Mommy! xxxxoooo
Bella Rodda, 2003 - 08/27/2013
Travel the world, traverse the skies your home is here,
within my heart...
Belle Starr, 08/03/2003 - 05/16/2012
Belle Starr was the love of our life. Gentle,loving,and constantly
with us where ever we would go. I had suffered 3 strokes,and since
she was a little puppy,she thought it was her job to "take care of
Daddy". We were like peas and carrots. If you seen one of us,the
other wasn't far away. She was one in a million,and acted more
like a little girl than a dog. She would hang on every word you
spoke,and do many chores,like getting the paper,and mail,fetching
Mommy's walking shoes,to go on a walk,and take Daddy's socks
off,and carry them to the clothes hamper. It's been ten months
since she passed away fron kidney failure. She fought it like a
trooper until the very last 2 days. Gone was the gleam in her
loving eyes,as the toxins in her blood became too high. She passed
away while the Vet was giving her a blood transfusion,having a
Grand Mal seizure,then coronary arrest.She was 8 1/2 years old. We
will miss,and love her forever. "We had a time,didn't we Bellie
Girl" Love you always,Mommy and Daddy
Belle Thompson, November 1995 - August
20, 2013
To my sweetheart Belle and more affectionately known as Merp Merp
for your wonderful announcement as you entered a room. My heart
aches to have to let you go and I have missed you everyday
since. You may be gone from us here on earth but a part of
you lives on in my heart now and forever.
Ben, 05/19/1998 - 03/22/2012
I started writing a long story, but all I can say is you were
loved beyond reason and you are missed so much. You are with the
rest of your family now and I know I will see you again when you
come to escort me home. Mom
Bergamot (Berger) Bilbow, 11 October
1992 - January 19th 2013
you were the best cat ever
you were kind well natured and loving
always knew how to cheer me up when i was low or feeling ill
im going to miss you
R.I.P Bergamot (Berger) Bilbow
lots of love
Boss cat
Berkley Breen, November 1, 2000 -
September 1, 2013
Berkley, my pumpkinhead, thank you for the journey you took with
us. Your loyalty, companionship, compassion, and love could
be matched by no one. You tought us how to be better poeple,
and you are missed dearly. We were blessed to be together and know
we will meet again in heaven. Be happy baby. You are the
best dog ever!
Biene, 07/01 - 06/17/13
Biene, We are so very grateful for the 12 very
precious and beautiful years we could share with you. you
are our "Kleine Schatz" and will always remain in our
hearts. A day will not go by when we will not think on you,
and know that now you are with you partners Max (+2008) and Moritz
(+2012) now. We know you are with them and you are running
over the meadows. To know that all three of you are happy to see
each other and are together again. This is not a Good-by but we
will see each other soon...
We Love you so dearly Liebe Biene, you are our little Sunshine.
Mom, Dad, Jessica and Daniel
Bijoux, July 30, 2013
My sweet Bijoux ,
When we first saw
you , we fell instantly in love. You were so tiny and adorable.
You were with us for 15 1/2 years. You were so special to us. You
were so sweet and loving. You will always be in our hearts. it's
only been 1 day and We already miss you. We hope you are now
reunited with Welly and you are sitting on her lap. Thank you for
being such an awesome companion. We will always love you !
Love , Debi , Tracie and Ahji
Billy, 10/10/01 - 2/23/13
On Saturday, 2/23/13, my beloved Billy passed away. I miss
you so much Billy!
Bingo Pepe, August 30, 1998 - December
12, 2013
Our little canine baby girl, Bingo, was born with her knees out of
their sockets and the vet wanted to put her down. I of course
refused that option and found an amazing vet who fixed her knees
with pins. Immediately upon coming home she was high tailing it
over bushes even though the vet said she will not walk for a few
days. She saved us by jumping on my chest while I was sleeping
from 2 defective stove gas leaks, woke me up for a fire I like an
idiot left a candle lit in the kitchen, attacked a psycho who
broke into my crawl space and started a fire and then cut down my
fig tree. Our lil 22 pound Cockapoo angel tore off a piece of his
pants before he kicked her and broke her leg. She was the
strongest dog I have ever ever known and never showed us she was
in pain. Bingo just always showed us love and kisses. At age 14
she was diagnosed with Kidney disease and her kidneys were
functioning at just 20 percent. Again Bingo never complained
and managed to live a very active fun almost 14 months.
Dominick, Nick and I will miss her dearly.. There are just not the
right words to describe the Loss........ My lil Canine daughter is
now with my Canine son Champ.. Love you both Champ and Bingo!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxox Your human Mommy,.......Daddy and
Brother Nick
Bitsi, August 1998 - December 28, 2012
My husband and I were putting away the Christmas decorations in
the outside shed on a Sat. morning in early Jan. of 1999.
Nearby was one of my flowerbeds and a large bushy tail was sailing
through the flowers. I am a city girl and asked my husband
if he thought that could be a skunk! He laughed and told me
that if it was I would smell it. Then we saw what owned the
bushy tail. A tiny coal black kitten emerged out of the
flowers. It wasn't a bit afraid and came right up to us and
rubbed our ankles. I wanted to pick it up but didn't want to
entice it if it was a pet. This was a really beautiful kitten with
long black fur, a ruff around its neck and a little white locket
under the chin and that fabulous tail and huge paws. The
kitten played around all morning.
After lunch we went back outside and there it was, as though
waiting for us. I knew it must be hungry after so many hours
but held off feeding it. Finally I picked it up and
discovered it was a little girl. I carried her all over the
neighborhood trying to find where she belonged. No one would
claim her so after a couple of hours I claimed this kitten and
proclaimed her mine! We had an older cat in the house so I
had food but not kitten food. I figured it was better than
nothing. The poor little thing was so hungry she ate almost
a whole can of food. I sat on the porch steps and watched
her eat, feeling so sorry for her. When she finished and had
a big drink of water she tried to climb the steps but her little
legs were so short she had to hop and made it to my lap.
That was all it took, and we bonded in love.
Because of diseases, we could not take her in the house near our
cat, Tami. We made a nice retreat for her with rugs, a
wicker cat basket
and quilts leaving just a little door for her to enter. She
knew what it was and climbed in for a nap. We couldn't take
her to the Dr. until Mon. morning and I was frantic until then,
afraid something would happen to her or she would leave, but Mon.
morning there she was, waiting for us. She had adopted us for her
own. All weekend I would run out to the steps every half
hour to check on her and would say, "poor little bitsy thing".
Monday morning at the vet's they asked for a name and my husband
said I had called her bitsy all weekend so that became her name,
changing the "y" to an "i". Her tests were all good and the
vet said to take her inside.
At first, Tami, nine years old, was not amused with a kitten
to bother her but eventually they became very good friends and
were inseparable.
The vet told us she was a Maine Coon breed, and would grow into a
very large cat. By the time she was a year old she had grown into
that bushy tail and weighed twelve pounds. A very loving
cat, but not a lap cat. She preferred to be beside you,
snuggled up close.
We had a marble floor in our family room and the cats loved to
play with their plastic balls in the middle of the night making a
racket on that hard floor. They both had wicker baskets on a bench
right next to my side of the bed at night but for nap time they
preferred the linen closet on top of a pile of soft towels or the
dryer after a load had dried and it was warm. I know that
was dangerous but there was just my husband and I and we were very
careful and when anyone else was in the house the laundry room was
off limits.
Both inside cats, Tami a tiny 7 pound oriental, was more aloof,
but Bitsi was my shadow when she was not sleeping. At
Bitsi's largest she weighed eighteen pounds. She could jump
so high and both could race around the house chasing each
other. They traveled with us and moved to a larger house
with us and enjoyed a large screened in porch where they had a
pond with fish and turtles and many birds to watch from special
shelves we had built in below the windows. All the while
there was so much mutual love and so many happy times.
But the good years went away and my husband and Tami aged, he with
heart problems and she with kidney problems. At the age of
nineteen years we had to say goodby first to my husband of fifty
four years, two months and sixteen days. We grieved
together, my Tami, my Bitsi and I. It was only a few months
later when Bitsi and I had to say goodbye to Tami. Bitsi
missed her friend so much she lost her appetite for a while and at
age nine it worried me. But we comforted each other and she
rallied.
Bitsi began to sleep on my bed as close to my side as she could be
and in the morning she would be on my pillow behind my head.
She would reach over my face with her huge paw and gently pat my
face until I would wake. Maine Coons do not sound the same
as other cats, they sort of chirp and she would chirp away until I
would get up. I would get her breakfast and after that there
was a delight for her. We shared a carton of strawberry
yogurt that she loved. She ate it off a spoon. She had
taken to sitting on my lap and would pat my leg when she wanted
up. She no longer could jump very high and had some
arthritus in joints.
By this time we were living with my youngest son and they had two
dogs. Bitsi preferred to stay in our room, bath and our end
of the hall away from the dogs. At fourteen years I could
see so many changes in her, slowing down and not playing so much
although she still had that merry look in her beautiful eyes and a
dash of catnip could bring her back to younger days for a
bit. Her coat, long and silky with the little white "locket"
under her ruff was yet lovely and she loved to be groomed. I
spent little time away from our room, wanting to spend every
moment I could with her.
Christmas day Bitsi was quiet and just wanted to snuggle or be on
her perch by the window where she could see the kids playing
below. My reading chair was next to her perch and she would
reach over to pat my head sometimes flexing her claws. Not
to hurt me but just to let me know she was there for me.
On the 28th Dec. I asked my son to take us to the vet as I knew
she was not well because she would not eat and went in the closet
to lay in the corner.
My heart was broken when her doctor said Bitsi was trying to
die. Her tests came back that she had developed
diabetes. He said she could not get well and it was time to
help her so she would no longer hurt and be sick. I held my
baby for the last time there in the little room, cuddled in her
favorite baby blanket, told her how much I loved her. She
looked at me like she understood. When I put my face next to
hers she rubbed her nose on my cheek as if to thank me,
gently sighed and closed her eyes.
Her ashes are here in a lovely wood box on the table in my room,
next
to Tami's and my husband's urn. I cry every day for my
losses, and I pray every day that God will let them be together
and someday that I may be with them again. I miss Bitsi so
much, there is just a big hole in life. I've loved all my pets the
same over the years and grieved for all of them, yet there was
always something so different and so special about my Bitsi.
I will never be over missing her and wish she could give me
a sign that she is OK and with Poppy. I hope my Bitsi, you
are having fun, running and jumping and playing with Tami and
rubbing Poppy's ankles. With all my love, Mommy
BJ, 1/1/2001? - 10/18/20012
To my dear sweet BJ. I know God sent you to me. I miss you but I
know you are happy and you are with Jesus. I still miss you so. I
love you and I will see you soon.
Your best buddy,
Steven
Blake, 4-29-2001 - 12-7-2013
Blake came to keep me company when she was six years
old. Her owners, my son and his wife, felt since I was
retired I needed a buddy and could spend more time with her than
they could. She was such a gift. She became known to
me and everyone in the neighborhood as Blake the Wonder Dog.
She also was named the "gold standard of dogs" by my next door
neighbors. She was sweet, polite, cuddly, and loved to have
human company of any kind, old and young. I love to garden
and she followed me every step of digging, planting, weeding and
watering. She took me for a walk every day and if I was
dragging my heels, she would sit by the back door and look at me
in such a wilting way, I had to move and get going.
When we watched television together, she'd sit so close to me I
usually couldn't move. When I was diagnosed with ovarian
cancer, she stuck by my side through surgery recovery and my chemo
treatments. I felt I was well taken care of at all
times. If I had a particularly rough day, she seemed to
always know and gave me extra kisses and more cuddle time.
When she was diagnosed with blood cancer 4 months ago, it was my
time to take care of her. She still wanted to help me garden
but would soon tire and say, carry on, I'm going inside to take a
nap! When the time came a wonderful veterinarian came to the
house and helped me and Blake "find her wings". It was a
sweet, peaceful experience. I miss my pal Blake.
BO BO, 1987 - 1989
Dear Bo Bo
I am very sorry. Mom Mom owes you. Mommy did not take you to
Canada with me. I found a home for you in Discovery Bay but
this non human did not want you any more after a few months.
I did arrange for you to fly to Canada. Sadly you escaped from the
van of that boarding kennel in SAI KUNG. Mommy was very sad during
that time.
Please forgive Mommy. I Feel guilty for making that decision
of leaving you there.
Please know Mommy LOVES you forever. I wish you all the best and
all the happiness wherever you are, whatever you are.
Bless you Bo Bo.
Mommy
BooBoo, 09/03/13
A pet whose love for us knew no boundaries, in his young life he
was abused but through our love for him he overcame so many
obstacles. He brought so many years of of joy to our lives, that
even though he has passed our love for him will continue and he
will never be gone from our hearts or minds. Our hearts our broken
but time will help to heal the wound, but will never stop loving
you are little BooBoo.
Bosley, 10/06/2004 - 12/19/2013
My Dear Sweet Bosley,
Words cannot express how heavy my heart is right now. Even though
we only had you in our lives for 3 years it was the best 3 years
for us adding you to our family. I hope that you finally felt like
you were loved and part of a family since you never really had
that until we adopted you. It was so hard for me to make the
decision to let you go but I know that it was the best for you and
you are no longer suffering. I love you so much Boz and miss you
my Silly Goose or Goose Egg like Dad called you. You touched our
lives and we will never forget you. Please find Precious as she is
already in Rainbow Bridge and tell her we love her too! Until we
meet again my sweet baby.
Love,
Mom and Dad
Boston (Rose), 10th January, 2006 -
24th May, 2013
My darling Boston
My husband pleaded with me to have a dog and we decided on having
a Bullmastiff. The first time i saw you with your brothers &
sisters you came straight to me and sat on my foot, that was it, i
was smitten, our journey began together. After being told by a vet
you had a very bad heart at the age of 12 weeks and would only
last 12-18 months i decided that you were going to have the best
of everything. We all spoilt you rotten, you was my baby. My sons
all left home one by one and left just the 3 of us, we became
inseparable. I took you walks everyday,you loved your daily walks
which was at the same time every morning. You grew strong but very
fussy with your food, which meant you only ever had meat 'fit for
humans' and a few dog biscuits to go with it. You also loved
drinking out of the hose pipe. i loved the way you knew when
people walked past our house, you used to pick your neck up and
stretch your head just to be nosey. You would put your chin on our
lap when you wanted something, you would place your chin on the
window sill to watch the passers by. You were so gentle, so loving
but so very protective. When any of my sons came to visit you
would get so excited and pick the nearest bone or your rolled up
blanket in your mouth, always so happy to see them. At night you
would come and lie wherever i was to have a fuss and you had
plenty of that. Every year that passed i was so pleased you had
made it another year, every day, month and year was a bonus. Until
this March, you started to drink more water, and your heart rate
had lowered, so each day i would take a reading making sure it did
not go below what the vet had said. The vet couldn't do tests on
you as you couldn't be sedated, your heart wouldn't take sedation.
And you would not let him near you to do blood tests, you were
such a very strong boy Boston, really strong. We knew you were not
diabetic, and all the symptoms pointed to a tumour or kidney
failure. The vet suggested euthanasia! NO.... no way was i giving
up on you my beloved Boston. We took you home, gave you the
tablets prescribed to try and keep you as long as we could. I was
in denial, i thought you would last at least another year!Or is
that what i was hoping for? We were all heartbroken at the
prospects. But everything the vet predicted happened. You lost
your appetite, stopped eating and lost alot of weight. Then one
morning in May i woke to find you very lethargic, realising how
thin you had actually gone, your legs couldn't hold your body
weight and being sick, i was devastated. In the afternoon when
'daddy' came home it hit him like a brick! he knew it was time to
let you go, you were suffering and wasting away, God only knows
how i got through that night, we asked the vet for a home visit,
so you were in your own surroundings. I telephoned my sons, one
couldn't come as he could not face saying goodbye to you but the
other 2 came and broke their hearts. It 'killed' us all to lose
you but we hated seeing you in pain. We were in a no-win
situation. Boston, you were so loved, you have changed my life so
much and left a massive hole in all our lives. Seven weeks have
gone by and i have cried for you every single day. I loved you
with all my heart Boston, i never realised losing you would hurt
this much. I will never ever forget you my baby, and i will love
you for the rest of my life. Until we meet again my beautiful
Boston,then we will be together forever more. Please stay by my
side, you will be missed always. With love from your broken
hearted 'Mommy, Daddy', Andrew, Dale & Craig xxxxxxxxxx
Boy, April 6, 1996 - June 20, 2013
My best friend.
You greeted me at the door when I got home from work, like a
dog. You trained yourself to stand on your hind legs.
You trained yourself to shake paws (sort of). You woke me up
every morning begging to be fed. You loved lying outside on
the balcony in the sun. You just loved your belly
rubbed. You loved your sister. You let me sleep in the
morning after she passed. You loved me.
And I loved you back. My best friend.
I'll miss your purr; it was so loud. I'll miss you licking
my arms and my back. I'll miss you lying in my lap when I
was on the computer. I'll miss you lying on the couch with
me. I'll miss you sleeping with me every night, whether it
was on the couch or in bed. I'll miss you drinking out of
the toilet. I'll miss rubbing your belly. I'll miss
the fact you were the gentlest, most trusting cat I've ever met.
And I'll miss your unconditional love. My best friend.
See you when I get there, buddy. Say hi to your sister for
me. I love you.
BRANDY, JULY 14, 1999 - MAY 24, 2013
Brandy was a sweet girl that will be missed by our entire
family. She was very loving but had her own personality that
made her unique. She loved me unconditionally as I loved
her. She made me a better person because of the love she
gave me every day. She was my baby and I was her daddy and
she made me feel special every day of her life. It was a
privilege to take care of her every day of her life and she truly
was a gift from God as were all of my doggies before her.
She was my best friend and it hurts terribly having to go on
without her.
Brandy had cancer and stayed alive unselfishly for me until she
could not go on. God I will miss her. She is with God and
Amber and Shamas and Abbey and Wickie waiting for me on the
Rainbow Bridge when we will all be together again in Heaven with
all of my best friends in this life.
God Bless you Brandy. Your life truly blessed me.
Love always,
Daddy
Bristol ann Lazaro, 7/26/13
To my Brown butt i will miss you more then you will ever know.
you were by BEST FRIEND, My coffee buddy,
Mom and i will forever hold a spot in our hearts for you, Bailey
misses you too ! you will always be my good girl
love you
DAD and MOM
Brownie, 2 yrs - 9/7/2013
I LOVE U SO MUCH BROWNIE. YOU ALWAYS MADE ME SMILE AND MADE ME
HAPPY ALL THE TIME I MISS U BABY GIRL... WE WILL MISS U BUT U ARE
IN A BETTER PLACE NOW GOODBYE!!!!!
Brownie, 05/15/1999 - 08/27/2013
Our beloved Brownie we will miss you and love you for the rest of
our lives. You brought such joy to everyone. You were always such
a sweet and loving dog. Our hearts are broken but we will always
cherish the sweetest memories of you. We were so blessed to have
you as a member of our family for 14 years. We will grieve and
shed many tears for the rest of our lives because you brought such
joy and happiness to us. I pray you are feeling well, running
around and having fun in puppy heaven. You took a huge piece of
our hearts with you. We will love you always and will wait until
the day we are reunited. Love you forever!
Brownie, 2/10/2000 - 2/28/13
I miss your eyes, your body next to me,
Your presence that made me feel safe.
You were the best friend I'll ever have.
I hope and pray I was a good Mom to you,
You broke my heart today, but I sure hope you
Are at this rainbow bridge. I will never ever
Forget you my love. You were the best,
And will be in my heart forever. Hope we meet
Again.
Love,
Mommie
Bruiser (BooBoo), 09/16/00 - 12/29/12
My sweet baby (Bruiser) aka boo boo. A beautiful rescue her mother
was. Boo Boo was born one of 9 puppies.
My darling lived for love. So charming. Constantly a paw.
Beautiful memories to cherish forever.
Time seems so long till i could write about her. It seems like an
eternity. Yet the grief still goes through me. I feel her love. I
sense her presence.
Today is nearly a year. Time cannot take away the grief. it is too
deep. Like the bond her & i had. Always together. Her brother
Chopper were like a tea cup & saucer.
All this seems like the wink of an eye in the scope of time. I
never thought of loosing any of them. Her brothers & sisters
were born together & stayed together. Though i finally got
down to 5 from 9. She was the last runt of the liter & she
adopted me. As i knew then she was my forever dog.
Bubbas Hudson, May 1, 2011 - July 19,
2013
Bubbas, from the moment I saw you, I knew you were going to change
my life. I loved that fact that I was the only one that held you,
even at the end. You loved the other cats and they soon loved you.
When we found out about your leukemia in April, my heart was
broken. I tried to make every day special for you. I loved playing
with you and watching you play with Willie. I wasn't expecting you
to get sick so soon. It happened so fast and I just didn't want
you in any pain. I think you knew what was happening that morning
at the vets. I'm having a hard time coping with this, but I'm
trying. Willie and I will honor you tonight at the Candlelight
ceremony. Thank you for coming in my life. Bubbas, I told you as
you were leaving Earth that we would see each other again, and we
will. I love you so very much. Wait for me at the Rainbow Bridge.
Love mom and Willie xxxoooxxx
Buddy, March 23, 1999 - December 27,
2013
My Dear Sweet Buddy,
My heart is broken and heavy with sadness since I lost you
yesterday and your brother Bosley a week ago. I love you so much
Buddy! It was so hard to say goodbye to you. You have been in our
lives since you were 3 years old and from the moment I saw you, I
knew you were meant to be mine. I know that we were blessed to
have you as long as we did but that still does not soften the blow
of losing you. I will miss taking you for your daily walks and
letting you have you favorite biscuits. I am lost when I get up in
the morning because there is no longer a need to get up and let
you out to pee and feed you. I will miss your beagle nose going
crazy on a scent and your deep AROO....Life won't ever be the same
without you. You are the "original chili dog" and will always be
my first doggie baby. I miss you terribly and so does dad. He is
so sad that he wasn't able to be here to help you drift into
Rainbow Bridge but wants you to know that he loved you more than
anything in this world.
Love,
Mom and Dad
Buddy, 11/01/01 - 12/17/13
Buddy,
I love you and miss you so much! You gave me years of
unconditional love. As you grew older, I worried how I could make
it without you. I can't believe that time has come. It seems like
such a short time ago that we were sneaking you into Sissy's
Christmas stocking. You were so tiny! You were Sissy's at first
but you become my constant companion. You always followed me and
had to make sure where I was. You were my little shadow.
Everyone in the house knew who the boss was. All 7 lbs. of you.
Poor Lulu just lays around. I wish I could read her mind. She
seems like she waiting for you. She stayed so close to you that
last week.
I miss your sweet brown eyes and your endless kisses. I'll
always remember the last kiss you gave me. You were so sick but
wanted to make me feel better.
When you left, a piece of my heart went empty. It feels so hollow.
I look at pictures of you and remember all the good years we had.
Oh what I wouldn't do for one more kiss!!
I love you Buddy!!
Mommy, Sissy, Jordan and Jacob
Buddy, December 14 2013
I miss you my beautiful Buddy. The house is so different without
you.You loved being outside, but your recent illness kept you
inside and deprived you of all the pleasures that made your life
enjoyable. You still loved being brushed and cuddled, and
snuggling up to us in bed at night. But your nature yearned for
fresh air and gardens and fields and the ability to run and jump
over fences and be free. Now you are free again, and though I miss
you so much I know that you are happy again. You were truly loved.
Buddy, 01/28/2003 - 07/26/2013
Buddy was the BEST DOG EVER! Loyal, Sweet, Loving, Energetic, and
most of all Love children, and other animals:) He will always be
Remember & Love by all!!!!!
THANK YOU BUDDY FOR 10 WONDERFUL YEARS OF LOYALTY COMPANIONSHIP,
LOVE!!!!!!!!
Buddy, 5-16-13
Buddy, our baby boy, our little clown. We'll never forget your
smiling face, your loving kisses. We had you for so little time it
seems. It feels like only yesterday you were making Uncle Bobby
giggle with your non-stop kisses when he and Daddy went to pick
you up from the pound. We'll always remember the goofy way you
acted when someone was scratching just the right spot on your
back. You could always make us laugh.
We hope we made the last few years of your life special. You had
to have known how much we loved you. We'll miss you terribly my
love. Rest in peace baby boy. Run pain free now, over the rainbow
bridge. You'll be forever in our hearts Buddy. We love you so very
much!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
The Watson Family
Buddy Ferrara, Jan 23 1999 - April 20
2012
My boy buddy lives in my heart and has taught me so much about
unconditional love. He was my best companion in the
world and my heart is broken with out him. He is in a better
place however certainly still in my heart forever. I
loved his snuggles and our times together for our car rides and
walks. My home has an empty place with out
him. It was the hardest choice I ever had to
make to let him go as I held his sick body in my arms before he
passed. I was so blessed and grateful to be his mom for 13
years and he is forever loved and in my heart.
Blessings to all who have lost their wonderful companions.
Bullet, 12/26/2006 - 04/05/2013
This is so hard for me. I got Bullet from a hotel room on
Twain and Paradise in Las Vegas Nevada. I was living there at the
time, and I had another pit bull dog named Louie. He was
adopted from the Lied animal shelter. Louie was scared of
everything, I remember one day he was so freaked out about being
left alone in the back yard of my friend's house that he dug out
and I found him sitting on the top of my gold Dodge Stratus.
Anyways, I was walking Louie in at night time through the hotels
by where the pit bull fighters/breeders kept their dogs. Rows and
rows of hotel room windows filled with pit bulls all different
sizes and colors. Joseph and I stopped to talk to a guy outside
holding a little brindle puppy. He was impressed with Louie, asked
us if we would trade him for the puppy. We said no and
continued our walk. The next day Louie was killed by a car,
he jumped out the window on the freeway after Joseph got in a near
accident. I was so sad over Louie, but I couldn't stop
thinking about the brindle puppy. I told Joseph to get him
for me. The next day when I got back from work, there was my
brindle puppy sitting on the bed. Joseph had already named
him Bullet and I loved it.
During the next week I took Bullet to the vet to get his shots. 3
days after Bullet got vaccinated for Parvo he came down with
it. I remember Joseph calling me at work telling me there
was something wrong with Bullet, he wasn't eating. I took him to
the vet and the test immediately showed us Parvo. I couldn't
afford hospitalization so I took all the medicine from the vet I
could afford, went to the store and bought every kind of Pedialyte
I could find and went home with my puppy. Parvo is a
horrible puppy illness. He just vomited and defecated the worst
smelling bile. He was so sick, could not even hold his head
up. For 3 weeks it was like clockwork, he vomited and defecated on
my bed, in the room, outside, everywhere. He was a skeleton of a
puppy, putrid smelling bile shooting out from his rear and mouth.
One night I made the decision: I was going to call the vet in the
morning to schedule euthanization. Late that night I was in the
kitchen cooking and he came out and ate a grain of rice from the
floor. I was so happy. I knew my puppy had made it. I
was so happy I cooked him chicken and rice soup, which he didn't
eat that night, but ate in the morning. And he did, he grew up big
beautiful and strong.
Joseph and I fought a lot through out our relationship. In my
hostile and volatile home life I found solace and peace with my
Bully. I used to call him pupper doodles. That was my
nickname for him. I remember holding on to him when I was in labor
with my son. For three days I squeezed this big pit bull on
my bed, making it through the pains. So many memories of Bullet
being there for me when I had nobody else, true to his breed he
was a loyal companion.
Joseph bought me a Chihuahua named Lola, and Bullet and Lola
became best friends. Bullet was always good with the little
dogs. It was funny to see this big mean pit bull run from a
Chihuahua, but it was common sight in my house. There were many
that came to the house, Jennie, Armani, Buster, Tommy. Bullet was
my companion when my sons dad left me. He was the steadiness in my
life I needed when I felt like everything was falling apart.
Reflecting on those days fills my heart, I was a good mommy to
him. I did the best I could. I have never had a lot of
money, but I took care of Bullet before I took care of myself.
Bullet was the victim of his own circumstances. Bullet had a
dark side; Bullet turned out to be dog aggressive. He wasn't
always this way, in Las Vegas we would go to dog parks every
night. Watch our puppy play with the other dogs. When we moved to
Dayton Nevada the first dog attack happened. It was snowing
outside and Joseph opened the door saying, "look Bullet it's
snowing." Bullet ran out and down the street and attacked
Bo, a big lab mix. Bullet grabbed Bo by the neck, he would
not let go. I couldn't get him off, the more I tried to pry his
mouth open, he clenched down harder. Then he would
shake. He did this 7 more times to 6 different dogs (Bo was
attacked #1 and #2). He also has bit a few people, always in the
frenzy of the fight. This last time it was a young dog,
probably 9 months of age. I begged the girl not to call the
police, but she wouldn't listen. People don't see an animal that
is loved by its owner, a dog that sleeps in the bed, has his spot
on the couch, a dog that hates Cheetos, but loves cheez-itz, a dog
that means the world to a little boy, a good guard dog. They
just see a dog that attacks their beloved pets, and hates him for
this. I could have made things better, but I didn't and I wasn't
given the chance.
Bullet was euthanized on April 5, 2013 for dog aggression. 3
attacks on record in Carson City Nevada. He was young, beautiful,
a great dog with kids and people, a personality that just dragged
you in. But a killer of his own kind. I try to rationalize
his death, I try to put away the guilt. But it is hard. I loved
this dog so much. Why didn't I have the lock on the gate the one
time he got out? Why did my roommate leave the window open the
other time he got out. Why did I take my eyes off him this
last time. Why do I still not have enough money to at least
take him to a vet and be there with him? I don't have his body, I
didn't even get to say good bye. I know in my heart that he had
the potential to kill another dog, somebody's family member, and I
would have double the guilt, not to mention court fines and
everything else. But it doesn't change the fact that I loved
my dog. He was only 6 years old, my best friend, my reason
for going home, my running partner, my guard dog, my pupper
doodles. I was robbed of my best friend, and I feel I am the one
to blame. I don't know why things happen like this, the most
horrible situations seem to be my path of life. First Louie,
beautiful black and white American Pit, and my ex's dog, then
Bullet my brindle red nose blue nose mix, my dog, my heart, my
best friend.
Buster, 7/29/2010 - 11/06/2013
Buster my friend, Maureen and I will miss you and you will be us
forever. We love you buddy!
Alex
Buster, 02/17/1996 - 02/11/2013
Today is the three month "anniversary" of the passing of my little
Buster. The wound still feels fresh and the grief lingers. He was
a twelve pound Peka-pug. A little "man" with a big heart, a "heart
of steel" we would say.(We always thought that he didn't know that
he was a little "guy".) He was a "trouper" until the very last
day. He truly loved life! Even in his last months he would sniff
the grass and have wonderful spurts of energy, running "full
bore", panting away with joy! My hopes and dreams are that he
always felt and knew my love. I pray that he is with my "Roody"
and "Bear Bear" in doggie heaven, as well as "Cabot", with my Dad
watching over them, Forever in my heart!!!
Buster, January 1999 - April 18, 2013
You were my best friend Buster boy. We will always hold the
memories of your loving manner, gentle puppy ways, unconditional
acceptance and support, companionship and your lovely puppy scent.
I hope you are safe and happy with no pain or discomfort.
I truly hope you are running in the fields chasing your kong like
a puppy! There is a baby cherry tree in the back yard for
you....so you'll always know where your home is.
I miss you and love you so much young man... XOXO forever
Buster Brown, 2012 - 11/17/2013
You were with our family for a short time but you left your sweet
little bunny prints all over our hearts. We miss our Little Buster
Brown. Binky on buddy :-)
Love and miss you,
Daddy, Mommy, Samson, Madelyn, Rufus and Peachy
Buster Fastenau, September 1996 -
August 26, 2013
My dearest Buster, it was four months ago today that I lost
you. This was the saddest day of my life and the past four
months without you have been unbearable because I miss you so
much. You went through a lot over the past few years but you
never let anything get you down and now you are free from your
sickness and have peace.
I miss your beautiful, precious face; your big, expressive, eyes
looking at me lovingly; your sweet, expressive voice talking to me
or calling Taz to play; your love for life, snuggling, playing and
eating; your soft, silky, fur nuzzling up against me; and your
beautiful, loving personality.
I miss your waking me up in the morning and leading the treater
train down to breakfast, sitting on my desk right next to me while
I worked during the day and letting me know when it was lunch
time, snuggling with me on the couch at night after dinner,
leading me upstairs to bed at night where you waited for your
special treat from my nightstand, curling up with me in bed at
night, and putting me to sleep with your purring.
You were the most precious, loving kitty in the world and gave so
much love to me, papa, Tazzy and everyone you met. You were
such a great blessing to me and the almost 17 years we had
together were the best of my life. My life will never be the
same because of having known you and your love.
I pray every day that you are up in heaven, that you are young and
healthy again and have no pain or sickness, get to run and play
like you did when you were young, have lots of great toys and
friends to play with, have lots of great boxes and lots of
newspapers to shred and lay on, have a big fluffy bed and lots of
sun to nap in, get to eat whatever you want and however much you
want without getting sick, have lots of people loving on you,
holding you, petting you, kissing you and telling you how special
you are; that they will take care of you until we can be together
again.
Papa loves you and misses you terribly too – all the special
morning routines you had together. Tazzy loves you
too. He never knew life without you and he is so sad.
He misses his big brother so terribly much. I love you with
all my heart, my special boy, and always will. You will always
mean more to me than anything. Thank you for all the love
and joy you gave me. I hope you know how much I love you and
how special you are to me. I long for the day when we
will be reunited and I can tell you in person how much you mean to
me and how much I love you. Take care until then, my love.
Seven months later (March 11, 2014) - My beloved Buster, it was
seven months ago yesterday that I lost you and I cannot tell you
how much I miss you and love you. These months have been so
hard for Tazzy and me without you but we have taken care of each
other. But today, I have lost Tazzy too and he is now with
you. My boys can now be reunited and you two can take care
of each other. You can run and play together like you did
when you were young, eat together, bathe each other and snuggle up
together in a big fluffy bed in the sun. You were such a
great big brother to Tazzy, showed him lots of love, and took care
of him and I know you will do that again. He missed you so
terribly much and will be so happy to see you and love on you
too. I long for the day when we will be reunited and I can
tell you in person how much you mean to me and how much I love
you. Take care until then, my love.
I Love You,
Mama
(Dana Fastenau)
Butchie, 4/14/96 - 11/27/11
You were the one who made me fall in love with the Brittany breed.
I will always remember you. You were one great dog!!! Happy
hunting, Baby Boy!!!
Denise