Year
2013 Tributes
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posted in other years)
For pet names beginning with "J".
Jack, 2000 - July 11, 2013
Jack what a good boy you were in this earthly life. We
miss you so much. I loved you from the first time I saw
you. What a hard life you must have had before coming to
us. I watched in horror as you were thrown from the back
of a truck turning the corner onto the dirt road in front of our
ranch. You hurt your leg so bad. But you still made
it up to the house. I didn't see you get up and was
walking to the road to see if you had lived when I saw your
sweet face for the first time and you limping up toward the
house. Your leg was so messed up so bad that nothing could
be done about it. But you were so happy to get a good home
and were finely able to use that bad leg after months of
healing. The vet said you were 5 years old. We had 8
wonderful years together after you came to us.
After Kiko went to Rainbow Bridge you took over taking care of
the cats. They miss sleeping on top of you. They
miss everything about you as do we. But the cats just
don't understand and still look for you in you'll's sleeping
places. When they get scared they run to were you might
be.
The other dogs miss you too. But I miss you my friend more
than I can say in words. In your old age, I miss taking
care of you. I miss carrying all 70 lbs of you in &
out of the house & helping you eat. So many people
have told me that I waited to long to let you go but they didn't
know you as I did. But you were so happy and wanted every
minute that you had coming to you, so I let you stay here on
Earth with us until you were called to go to Rainbow
Bridge. You did it your way and were so happy to do
it. I could have never taken those last days and minutes
away from you. You told me with your love and you eyes and
everything a dog can talk with that you did not want to be
helped to cross over. I am glad we let you do it your
way. Daddy found you at your favorite place outside by the
water box that you loved so much with a big smile on your
face. What a wonderful way to leave. I wish that I
could have been with you, but honor you wish to have done it
alone, that is what you wanted or you would have waited for me
to be there.
Thank you so much for picking us to be the humans that you
wanted to live with. Once you found us, you never even
left our property line. But you did have a lot of room to
roam on even though you never went too far away from the house.
You have new legs to run on and a new mouth to eat with.
So run my friend and eat all you want and know you made my life
so much better by being my dog, my friend, my buddy and my
son. I will love you forever and never forget you. I
hope you will look in on us every once in a while. And if
you can let the cats know you are watching over them.
Till we meet again my love I will be thinking about you and all
the wonderful things we did together. It has been an honor
to have been in your life. May you always know the love we
had and still do as will I.
Love you forever,
Mommie
Jack, 12/04/2007 - 12/28/2012
Jack,
Small dogs have a long life expectancy they say...
You were granted 5 short years. 3 of those I had the honor of
calling you mine, and being yours. Your time with us ended
suddenly- we still cannot believe you are gone. Billie seems to
look for you, Sweet Pea, Harley, Cleo and Tiger all notice you're
missing.
~You are missed~
Grandma and I spent the other evening watching the slideshow I
created with pictures and video of our years together. There were
tears, there was smiling, there was laughter. But all the while
tears. Because that is all we have left. Images and recordings.
~You are missed~
I would give anything to go back, discover your ailment/disease,
understand your fragility, take better care and caution... I would
make you still 'be here' for us to touch, hold, pet, hug, kiss,
play, love...
My beautiful boy
~You are missed~
~You are loved~
~forever, always~
Please rest peacefully knowing and feeling that my lil baby boo.
Please be there to greet me/us with that high pitched bark of
yours and those jumps of excitement when my/our time comes to join
you.
I look forward to having you on my side again.
~Until then you will be missed my Jackaroo~ I LOVE YOU <3
Jackie, 9/18/1998 - 9/29/1998
I have to say that Jackie was the very best dog I have ever owned
in my many years of doggie ownership. I really felt badly when her
sister crossed the bridge and I found out that all the trouble I
had thought they both caused had all been caused by Crystal
(Jackie's sister). I tried to make up for all that blame but, of
course, you can never make up for it. Then when she was young
enough to be walked alot and want to be walked alot, my obesity
and back kept me from being able to walk her even a tenth of a
mile. Then when I lost weight and could take her out without my
own physical limitations, she had gotten bad arthritis and was
unable to walk very far at all.
She was so sweet and was always there for me. She was never upset
when I was at work for a long period of time or gone overnight for
a run. The only time she got mad at me was when I wouldn't
take her for a short walk but went running instead. She still
loved to walk - even today she wanted to be outside when she
couldn't even walk (I have no idea what happened overnight to make
her nearly paralyzed). She asked for nothing really. I feel as if
I let her down and never gave her enough.
I love you girl and thank you for being with me and making it
through all those tough times when we thought you were going to
die (with your colitis) and when Crystal left you alone with me. I
miss you so much already.
Love,
Mommy
Jackie Dowden, May 4/00 - June 11/13
We miss you so much Jackie, you were one of a Kind.
I know your other furry friends will miss you too.
Now go play.
Love Aunt Lorri
xoxo
Jackson Sauer, July 17, 2005 -
November 20, 2013
Jackson (Boo Bear) Sauer
You were our angel. I believe angels exist on earth because
of you. Everyone that met you fell in love. You are so
handsome. I loved taking you on hikes, to Tahoe, to the
river, to the lake, to the park, on car rides and long
walks. Your spirit will always be with me. I couldn't
have dreamt of a better dog. Life is lonely with out you
here with me. I think of you all the time. I hope I
did you justice by handling your passing appropriately. You
are incredibly missed by everyone. You always made me laugh
with your goofy mannerisms.
I will always love and miss you.
Keep a watch on everyone for me.
I love you always and forever -
Jenny Sauer
Jacques Cousteau III, May 2003 - March
10 2013
My boy Jacques also know as Hound
Dog, was adopted from a shelter in MA, he came from VA, he was
quiet and wonderful, he never liked to be in a crate, so he slept
on our bed until he no longer felt the need to.
He had many friends who loved
him but not one like me,I love him dearly, he was smart,and made
me laugh, and he was lazy that's where the coon hound comes in, he
only moved with any haste unless he saw a deer, or I spoke the
word squirrel, he never came close.
Aug of 2012 he was
diagnose with osteosarcoma they removed his back left leg, I did
not want him to go thru chemo, he recovered well and was back to
his old self for six months until a few days ago when he started
crying, he was put on novox for pain. this morning I found him
crying unable to move and in a great deal of pain, so My daughter
and I loaded him into the car with his bed,drove to the emergency
hospital where they told me he torn his acl, it was a that moment
I knew it was time,there would be no surgery,he died quietly with
be by his side and slowly petting him, he died knowing he was
loved very loved,and my heart broke.
I love you Jacques Cousteau
III
( he was 8 years old)
Jada, 01/15/1999 - 05/20/2013
There are those who say they had the best dog ever. I say the same
thing. However, anyone who has ever met Jada agrees. She is so
sweet. So Smart. And she is so wonderful with kids. We got Jada
out of a shelter when she was just 4 months old. Scared out of her
wits we brought her home to our house where she cowered, afraid of
her own shadow. She grew increasingly close to my wife and even
developed anxiety when she was not around. As Jada grew older, she
and I became much closer. My wife became ill and had to use a
walker and Jada was never more than a soft whisper away. I was her
playmate. I walked her to give her exercise. I was the one who ran
with her and played hide and seek in the back yard with her. She
loved to chew little twigs and leave the remnants for me to clean
up. When strangers met Jada for the first time, she let them pet
her all over, but lying on her back with belly exposed, that was
saved for me and I swear she smiled every time I pet her fluffy
belly.When she turned 14 (human years) one could see Jada was
slowing down, just not being herself. Her piercing blue eyes
developed cataracts and her gait showed signs of arthritis. Soon
should would resist going for those walks she so look forward to.
Then the hacking cough and heart murmur our vet discovered. Jada
knew her time was near and she let us know in many ways. Then that
horrible morning when I was awakened and found her having a
seizure. My heart broke seeing her like that, but it was her way
of letting us know ...it was time. One last visit to the vet and
my wife and I said our final good byes. I thought she would live
forever. Thank goodness we have so many unbelievably great and
wonderful memories of her. Good bye Jada...for now. I look forward
to seeing you again and crossing the Rainbow Bridge together.
Jada, July 25, 2003 - January 14, 2013
Jada always remember that you will be in my heart forever. I
love you so much. I am glad we had our short 9 and 1/2 years
together. You taught me so much in your short time.
The most important being unconditional love. I know we will
meet again sometime. Just remember that Mommy along with
Zoey love you. I know now you where sent from God to me to
be my angel and that you will be looking over Mommy, Zoey and this
new little one that is due in July. I now picture you being able
to do everything you use to love to do, running, playing, seeing,
and drinking as much water as you like without getting sick.
Please keep looking over Zoey right now because she is hurting and
missing you. LOVE YOU LOTS MY ANGEL UP IN HEAVEN, LOVE MOMMY
AND ZOEY
Jade, 14th February - 25th September
2012
Our darling Jack Russell Jade died 25th Sept 2012. We love you
Juddy we had you for sixteen precious years, you and your sister
Jess were our world and you took a piece of our hearts with you e
day you died. We will never forget you yard dog. I hope you are
with your Mammy Bugsie and now Jess look after each other..
You are the first things I think about when I wake up and the last
I think about before I go to sleep. Love you forever Juddy till we
meet again all our love.
Mammy and Dadn xxxxxxxxxx
Jamie Diamond, October 26,1999 -
November 22,2013
She had a great long life with very loving parents, now she is
over the Rainbow Bridge with her friends UB, TWIN, MAVEN
& MAJOR (my boys)
Jazmin, 10/18/1997 - 08/02/2013
Jazmin, my beautiful princess pea, my heart aches not having you
here with me after more than 15 1/2 years together. I loved you
from the moment I saw you. Thank you for being such a great
companion and angel in my life. Brandon, Bailey, and Tim miss you
terribly also. I hope you stay with us in spirit and you are free
from any pain and are restored to the healthy, smiley self of your
youth. All my love and kisses, Mommy.
Jazz, November 5, 2006 - May 5, 2013
A few minutes before the accident you are doing what you love, a
cart ride, a grand smile, running ears flying, all is well. We
bring you home, you don't go to the door, you see a bicycle and
decide to chase. Next you are hit by a car you didn't see and
lying in the street. Daddy and I have broken hearts. You are too
young to leave us. Let's have a "do-over" and this time you go to
the door and you are safely in the house.
Jewel Rathburn, June 1996 - 2013/03/15
My Sweet Furbaby, Jewel, 17 years young. She just went to
the Rainbow Bridge this past Saturday.
When I was only 10 years old, my mother brought me to a neighbor
whose domestic shorthair had had kittens with a Siamese that had
run away from home (I'm certain there is some Romeo & Juliet
reference I could make). I had desperately wanted a kitten,
and my mother had decided I had reached the level of "big girl"
that could choose my own.
All the kittens were romping and playing or at least looking cute
and docile-- all of them but Jewel. She was the smallest of
the litter, and she sat to the side as if she didn't need to prove
how awesome she was. I picked her up, and she said
"Mrowr." I was living in a new state and hadn't made any
friends really, yet, but I knew I'd just found my best friend.
Jewel diligently kept me company as I grew up. She was there
for me when I had my first boyfriend, and she was there for me
when we broke up. She listened to me practice my flute
endlessly, even when I was just struggling to learn in the 5th
grade. She helped me study for my SAT and supported me with
loving head-boops when I decided to go to a college on the other
side of the country.
When I left for college, my mother told me she spent her days
sitting on the porch, watching the driveway.
When I came home, years later, still needing to finish up my
degree, she stayed with me when I was depressed and wouldn't leave
my side. She kept me going when I felt like a failure, even
though we both knew I just needed to dust myself off and try
again. She had accepted me back without missing a beat as if
I hadn't been gone for five years.
When she met my fiance, she fell in love just like I did.
When we moved in together, she relaxed into having a =n
indoor-only life with grace. Having survived to age 14 being
an indoor/outdoor cat in a rural area, she had already beaten the
odds, and her new life of maximum spoil would be her happy
retirement.
As I returned to taking classes to get back on track, she made
sure to always give me a loving head-boop before I would head out
the door to drive to class in the morning. Whenever
possible, she would sleep next to me when I would be working or
playing on the computer. She loved my fiance, Andy, and she
was happy even though she had to share her home with her young
whipper-snapper of a step-brother, Pancake. She was a
wonderful cat.
Early last year, I took her to a senior checkup, and she was
barely having any kidney issues for her age; she barely had a
heart mumur. I wondered if she'd actually make it to my
graduation, though I knew I wouldn't try to keep her with me if
her health actually started to decline.
Finally, I (now 27) got my reacceptance letter from university to
return and finish my degree. I was in a wonderfully happy
relationship, engaged for a few years, and she was comfortable
that I would be taken care of. I noticed the inflammation on
her gums late last year, and after taking her to the vet, they
prescribed antibiotics. She seemed to get better, but this
past month she went into decline, and the swelling increased.
I made her a promise, and I made the promise to myself as well,
that I would not drag her through risky surgeries or painful
treatment just because I would miss her, and when the vet sadly
said the word "cancer" when I brought her in Saturday because she
could barely eat, I knew it was time. I got my last picture
with her (thanks to my loving and supportive fiance who was choked
up as well), and when she was given her pre-shot, I snuggled her
and sang her to sleep. I held her paw as she passed, and I
will never regret that. I will never regret any of the
multitude of moments that we had together. Her urn is ready
and waiting for her to come home to me.
She was the best pet I could have ever hoped for, and she was my
best friend. She never judged, and, as if she knew I wanted
to keep her with me, the "biscuits" she made on my left shoulder
left little, soft, dot-scars that will stay with me forever.
I do not believe in an afterlife, but I do believe her influence
on me, my fiance, and everyone she met will guarantee that she
lives forever.
R.I.P. Sweet Baby Angel, my little Doppelganger.
Jewl, November 29th, 2013
My beautiful, loving Jewl:
You were the best dog I could have ever hoped for, you were a
miracle in my life and you made each day joyful. You had a heart
of gold and you never failed to make me feel better, no matter the
situation. You were so kind and gentle and you loved to cuddle!
Life without you is empty, sad and lonely, but you are forever
with me in my heart. I love you more than words could ever
express, and I would've done anything to take your pain away. I
miss you, and I'll see you again one day. Thanks for blessing my
life, sweet girl.
Jinky, 12/17/2006 - 11/11/2013
In loving memory of our special little boy. Suddenly without
warning you were taken from us. We loved and still love you so
much sweetheart. You were so special to us and everybody who was
touched by you. Forever in our hearts.
With all our love Jinky
We miss you so much
Mum, Dad and Alfie
XXXXXXX
Jinxy, July 1996 - February 19, 2013
Jinxy thanks for touching our lives. We will miss you very
much. say hello to Smokey for us. One day we'll all be together
again. No more suffering for you. Your in a better
place. We' ll make sure Ashley doesn't get
lonely. I know she'll miss you. You'll see her again someday
too. We love you. Bye my soft little jinxy. Or as I'd also
sometimes call you. Ding-dee. Rest in peace now. Miss you
lots.
P.s. I'll miss you on the couch
with me and I'll miss seeing you in your favorite spot on top of
the couch by the window in the sun.
Jo Trio, January 2002- March 18, 2013
My Jo Trio,
You got your name because of your three legs, but I doubt if you
ever really knew that it was Jo Trio.
You were my 'Lovey Cat',
You were my 'Bunny Rabbit',
You were my 'Mew-Mew',
You were 'Mommy's Love',
You were my 'Little Boy in Striped Pajamas'.
The enormous sting of death I feel is my enormous love for you
that doesn't want to let go........
God blessed me the day you came into my life. You taught me
to love again. You taught me how to give beyond
myself. You taught me how to receive love. You taught
me how to lay in the sunshine and have that be enough....
You were never mine to keep, only to care for until God needed you
back, and I loved every minute of the time you were in my life.
Remember, for me it will seem like forever until I see you again,
but for you Mew-Mew, the time will pass like the swish of your
tail. I promise I will be there for you when you wake from
your nap in the sunshine.
Mommy loves you my Kitty-Kitty.
Jock, June 2004 - 21 June 2013
Our beautiful baby boy. He was a special angel, who ony knew how
to love. He gave it unconditionally. He never left our side
and now I dont know how to continue without him. He was our
best friend. We miss him so much and life will not be the
same until I see him again and walk across the rainbow bridge with
him by my side. We love you Jock and always will and miss you more
than words can say.
Take care angel. Have fun playing with all the other dogs and know
that we are sending you hugs and kisses every minute of every day.
Goodbye my friend and I'll see you soon.
Love always
mommy and daddy
Joey, 03/08/98 - 04/29/13
Joey ~ you became a part of our family & our hearts 15 plus
years ago & you will live in our hearts forever. Just 2
weeks ago we kissed your sister Phoenix goodbye & now we've
kissed you goodbye & it seems too much to bear! I know
that you & Phoenix are together, waiting for us at the rainbow
bridge!! I love you forever & always!!
JR, 09/15/85 - 6/23/03
Dear Heart,
Ten years have gone by and I still miss you. You live within
my mind and heart always.
I see you in every sweet, innocent dog. I feel your love in
every lick or touch from another.
You are missed!
Always
Jude, 2005 - March 20, 2013
Jude,
Our precious cat, how we love you still. You are
missed. We fought the fight together but we couldn't beat
the disease that grabbed hold and wouldn't relent. I will
hold those memories of you running and jumping in the air outside
and how you loved to sit down at the lake and bat at the flying
bugs. Wait for me, greet me when I cross the bridge to once again
hold you and watch you run and jump. I love you Jude.
Juicy Pavin, 6/26/2006 - 05/10/2013
Juicy Girl~
Your presence is so missed and not a day, a moment, goes by that
you aren't in my thoughts. I've loved you from the time you
came home with us and will always love you as you return
"home". Your spirit, your soul will always be with
me.
Love,
Your Momma
