Year
2013 Tributes
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For pet names beginning with "L".
Lacey, 1999 - 03/17/2013 
Lacey:
Today was the worst day of my life; I had to let you go to the
Rainbow Bridge, which was NOT an easy decision on my part.
Lacey, Please forgive me—I couldn’t stand to watch you suffer
anymore! We (your family John, Kayla and Skyler) were all
there with you, holding you, consoling you, and telling you how
much we love you as we sent you on your journey to the Rainbow
Bridge—I was holding your head, kissing your head, holding your
tight as I watched the life leave your body, and I could swear I
saw your soul leave your body as your beautiful brown eyes
glazed over, and your aching, broken body went limp. At
that point, I knew you were no longer in pain, my dear child.
Over the past couple of months, you went from being vibrant,
outgoing and active, to not being able to walk at all the past
week, eat, or go to the bathroom without assistance; That killed
me! You lost almost half of your body weight in the past 6
months. As I write this letter to you, the tears are
running down my cheeks. The vet said that there was
nothing that could be done, and that is my only solace in all of
this; knowing that you are now healthy, happy, able to run
freely in a big open field, have plenty of food and water, and
be with family.
Please enjoy your time with all the other loved pets until one
day that we can again be reunited, where I can again pick you
up, hold you, and tell you how much I love you, and how much I
missed you. For being a large dog, you like being treated
as a lap dog, which is one of the things I adored about you—you
always wanted your belly rubbed, your head petted, or to just
“lay at my feet”; you never let me go anywhere in the house
without following me and, when I settled in somewhere, you were
right there too. I will always miss that. I will
miss patting and scratching those big, pointed ears, my friend.
From the day that I found you wandering all alone as a puppy, to
the day you left this world, Lacey, you made a great
impression! Lacey, your family misses you! Kayla,
age 12, and Skyler, age 6, whom were born into “our family”; you
were with me before they –my daughters -- were born, and you
treated them as your own children; you are my first daughter,
Lacey! You protected them, played with them and showed
them unconditional love, too, and I can’t thank you enough for
that—you made them part of our family from the day they each
came home from the hospital to their “new homes”. You were
truly a “gentle giant”.
Thank you, Lacey, for all the wonderful memories! Thank
you for being such a caring, loving, devoted member of this
family. Life will never be the same without you!
Until we meet again, my friend—my child…. I love
you—We love you! May you be in the warm light and love of
God and family.
Love,
John, Kayla and Skyler
Lacey, June 22 1997 - January 2 2013
Lacey, you were and still are my best friend. I know you are in a
better place looking down on all of us. You bought nothing but joy
and happiness to my life. I will be forever grateful that you were
in my life. I love you so much and miss you more than you know.
Lady Delilah of Liberty Zues Manns,
03/25/04 - 11/28/13 
My Sweet Delilah,
You have been the joy of my life, constant companion and sleeping
buddy for the last 9 years, I so wish it was longer. You
went everywhere with me and never complained. You made every
place home. Thank you for protecting me with your wonderful
deep bark, few knew that you would hide behind me if anyone would
approach us. I was ready to protect my sweet baby, I would
never let anyone hurt you. Your instinct on people was
wonderful, I wish you could have taught me that.
I remember our first encounter, it was love at first sight.
You almost jumped out of the car to get close to me. I knew
we were meant for each other that instant also. I went immediately
to ask that you come home with me.
I hope you understand that your sweet heart was failing you and I
did not want you to suffer anymore. Jesus will repair it in
heaven and when I get there we will be together again. So
wait for me sweetheart, I cannot wait to see you again.
I love you Delilah, I always will.
Mom
Leo the Lion, 4/8/2000 - 2/27/2013
Leo the Lion you gave me my life. You were by my side guiding me
through thick and thin. I am sooooo grateful for the almost 13
years we shared. We had more incredible journeys together than I
could have ever wished for. I had but one wish for God
and he full filled that. It was that you Leo have a long, healthy
, happy doggy life. I know I told you a million times a day but
here it is again, " I love you more than breathing my baby boy"
Lexi, August 19, 1997 - October 14,
2013
Lexi, my sweetie pie, my tough girl, my "meanie"--we lost you
yesterday. You slipped away peacefully on the couch last
night. I am heartbroken and weak with grief right now, but I
am comforted by the fact that you had a good, happy, and long life
with us and for that I am grateful. Ironically, you passed
on the day we had a rosary for my dear father, who passed away
last year. He loved you, too! The two of you were
similar in so many ways. Both of you were tough, sometimes
demanding, and both of you lived your life on your terms. I
so admired that. Fly with the angels, Lex! Until we
meet again---I will love you always.
Love,
Patty and Harry (Mommy & Daddy)
Libby, 1998 - 02-11-13
You are no longer suffering and you lived a long and happy life.
Miss you already :)
Liberty, 2/8/99 - 4/26/12
Dear Liberty,
I am remembering when I first
brought you home from New Jersey back in 2002.Dad had just
died,and I wasn't sure I could take good care of a dog.I worked
all kinds of crazy hours,and I wasn't home a lot.But I figured I
had better make it work.
You were a nut when you first got
to New Hampshire.Scrambling all over the neighborhood,almost
getting hit by one of the neighbor's cars.I didn't think you were
going to last very long.Eventually,you figured it out.After a few
months,I could trust you without a leash.Good thing you only went
across to Doug and Jane's house to see Nicky,and get your share of
cookies.
I know the last few months you were
around were tough for you,especially the three hospital stays.I
know the people there tried anything and everything to help you
get better.
The day you left was tough for
me.Nine months later,it's still tough.I miss hearing you bark from
downstairs to go out every morning and sit in the bark mulch in
front of the house.
I hope you met up with Nicky and you two are running around
free,and eating Milk Bones galore,and feeling no pain or
sickness.I miss you,little friend.The nine years we were together
were not enough.
Lil' Girl, 10/24/1996 - 04/03/2013
Lil' Girl was such a precious joy to us and a loving companion for
a long time. She was adored by so many.
It was with aching hearts and through streams of tears, we had to
say farewell to our Lil' Girl.
She will be forever loved and remembered. Sandy and Wendell
Lila, 6/10/13
Dear Lila,
I miss you so much but know you are in a better place now and
don’t hurt anymore. 15 years ago I moved to a new city only
knowing 2 people. I was scared and decided to find a
companion to help me navigate this new chapter in my life.
Who would have imagined how lucky I got. You came up to me
the first time but I wanted to see if that was just chance or
destiny. That next day it was clear to me.
You have always been so beautiful, caring, funny,
personable. We lived in two different apartments those first
few years. Remember when I accidentally locked you on the
balcony one night in that second apartment? You cried the
next morning and I was stunned to see you out there. You
could have ran off and decided not to. Thank you so much for
that.
You helped me when I bought my first home. It was such a joy
watching you explore, going up and down the stairs. You had
so much more room to live in! Watching you sun in your cat
tower was such a beautiful thing. I am not sure if you ever
regretted being only an inside cat but you seemed to love looking
out the window.
The last few months were tough. You lost your eyesight in
addition to your hearing. Things were tough but you kept
living life as best you could. I knew you weren’t feeling
well that last week and felt the end was near. It was nice
that you made it in to bed with me those last couple of
nights. It was to say good-bye. I will always always
treasure that.
You were the best cat ever. I miss you so much and can’t
wait to see you again.
Daddy
Lilly, 12.09.2000 - 05.06.2013
We all miss you so much precious babygirl, you are free of pain
and suffering I know, doesn't make us miss you any less. Our
hearts are broken without you. Letting you go was the hardest
thing I've ever done. I hope you know you were so very cherished
and loved and you have left us with a massive hole in our hearts
and our lives. Lilly, you were a beautiful animal, right to the
end. You were certainly a fighter, going M.I.A for 6 weeks but
still found your way back to us & having your jaw broken; but
you finally met your challenge that was just too much for you. I
miss your cuddles every night with a cuppa, I miss your little
head popping around my door every morning, I miss you crying for
us outside when you couldn't see us, I miss your incredibly loud
'motor' (purr) that never ever stopped. You thought you were human
just like us, you had a look in your eyes that kept us waiting for
you to speak; you never believed you were a cat! Babygirl, I miss
your bell. The house is so empty and quiet without you. Thank you
for 13 years of unconditional love. You were our precious baby;
part of the family, yesterday, today and forever. People say 'it
gets easier' but they probably didn't have a cat like you baby;
you will always be in our hearts beautiful girl & you will
always be my 'bubba'. behave yourself up there. Love, mumma
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Lilly Amico, 09/2008 - 10/15/2013
I love you Lilly. I will love you forever and always. You are my
heart baby girl, the one true love in my life. My unconditional
best friend. I will miss your kisses and huggies every single day
of my life until we meet again. I didn't even know, you were taken
from me in a day and I didn't even know you were sick. I'm so
sorry. The tumors were too much and there was nothing the doctor
could do. You never showed a sign you were sick until 3 days ago
and then it was too late. I only take solace in that you did not
suffer long and although your life was cut way too short you had 5
happy years and you were loved more than anything or anyone in the
world. I love you moo moo. My Lilly pants, mommy's baby girl. I
will love you forever. Goodnight my sweet girl. You are missed so
badly it hurts, my heart is broken in a million pieces and it will
not be whole until we meet again. I love you baby girl. Goodnight
Lilly, mommy loves you so much it hurts. Forever you are my heart!
<3
Lilly Amico, 9/2008 - 10/15/2013
My Lilly girl, there are no words to describe how much you are
lived and missed. You were only five and taken from us too soon.
I'm so sorry I didn't know you were sick, we would have done
anything to keep you with us. No one should ever have to feel the
pain we feel now, the loss of you, of your sweet love and
playfulness. Your loyalty, your kisses, the sT you did back flips
every time we came home from work. there has never been nor will
there ever be a fire baby as good, sweet and loved as you. You
were and always will be mommy and daddy's baby, our Lilly poo, my
crazy dog wrestling under the covers. We will miss you every
second if every day. I will never see another stick on the ground
again without thinking of you baby girl. We will meet again,
please dint forget us, please don't be mad we let you go. we had
no choice the tumors were too much and there was nothing the
doctors could do. We didn't even know you were sick my love and we
take splice is hoping that you did not suffer and were not in pain
until these last dead days when you stopped eating and I knew
something was wrong. I'm so sorry I didn't know, you were such a
good girl you never showed any signs. Mommy though the Dr would
give you medicine for your tummy and you would be laying in bed
with us right now. We never in a million years though you were
covered in tumors, I'm so sorry baby girl. No puppy has ever been
as loved as you are and no puppy has ever loved so much or
unconditionally. We love you moo moo. My Lilly pants, we will love
you until we meet again. Goodnight sweet girl. Goodnight my love.
Lily Bear (Lillian), 5 years old-
rescue dog - 12/19/13
Dear Lily, that morning you woke up and we had our regular
routine. I was putting you and your sister, Bretta, outside one
last time before I had to go to work and the kids to school. I
found you outside already passed away. The vet said your lungs
collapsed but couldn't tell me anything more. He said it happened
fast and you didn't suffer. The heartbreak I experienced as I
never have before. I couldn't save you. God needed you right
away and for what reasons, only He knows.
I am thankful I had that morning to give you my last kisses and
hugs and whisper, like always, that I love you. You looked at me
and gave me a big lick on the lips. I know you love me and that
you are running around like crazy in Heaven and God is filling in
and giving you those hugs, kisses and whispers of I love you for
me. Blake (brother), Ashley (Assie), Bretta (Bo-Bo) and Daddy
(Doddy) all miss you too. Lot's of tears were shed that morning
and throughout the week and they will continue here and there
throughout our lifetime.
I pray to and for you all the time and I know that we will see
each other soon. Until then, please know how much I love you and
miss you and that I always will. Your my beautiful little girl who
I will miss each day of my life but will carry the memories we
made close to my heart. I love you so much!
Little Miss Sherbert, April 7, 2013 -
April 24, 2013
You touched a lot of lives in a few short days Little One.
Little One, 2003 - August 17, 2012
To my darling Little One -
It's been nine months since I had to say goodbye to you.
In that time, I've been torn between watching the mini videos I
made of you towards the end, looking at the pictures I took of
you, touching the charm I wear with your name on it, and
remembering the special warmth of your little weight curled up
against my back.
You were my little little girl. I put out the humane trap to catch
Tennessee... and you showed up instead. I remember thinking "Hm,
it'll be hard to adopt this one out, she looks so teeny and
unexpected.. and her eye makes her look like a mini-pirate." I
think I knew then that I didn't want to give you away.
You worked your way out of your rescue nerves and sensitivity over
the next few years. There was nothing that made me feel more
trusted and worthy as when you watched me sit on the couch and
then approached me cautiously for a cuddle. When you allowed other
people to get close to you, I loved you for your sweetness and
courage. You never let Lucy beat you down and you only allowed
Rowley to take liberties occasionally.
It hurts me so much to think about the fact that you were my
youngest and yet - I lost you first. There was nothing that
prepared me for that day at the vet. I know it was the right
decision, and I know despite your struggles that your last few
weeks were as warm, comforting and and full of cuddles that they
could be, but... I miss you so much. I was lucky that I was
able to say goodbye, I do know that.
I have no good pictures of you to share. Photos rarely seem to
truly capture the essence of a cat, it's true.. so I'm thinking
about a drawing or two based on the photos I do have. Just for me.
I love you, little girl.
Logan, 08-02-1998 - 07-06-2013
Logan - Aunt Wiz misses you...I've always missed you in between
our visits, but now, knowing I won't have one more, I seem to not
be able to grasp the feeling that you are gone. I am so
heartbroken that I didn't make it to say goodbye the day you left
us. I find comfort in knowing that you decided that you
wanted to leave this earth with the one human that you loved with
all of your heart. When I called Jim to tell him I was on my
way, he told me that you were gone. That he held your head in his
arms, you looked into his eyes with such love, and took your final
breath. He told me it was a beautiful moment. I know
in my heart that when Jim adopted you it was a match made in
heaven. I believe that you were his angel sent here to help
him through a difficult time in his life. I know in my heart
that you waited to go until you knew he was going to be
okay. I have said hundreds of times that you were his saving
grace.
Thank you Logan for loving Jim and taking good care of him. For
making him laugh, for being there for him to hold on to when his
heart was broken, for being there, waiting for him when his soul
was broken. You gave more than unconditional love, you gave
something I can't even find a word for. So rest now, then
run like the wind and eat as many snowballs as you can
catch. U.T., Finny and I all miss you and love you...we will
look forward to seeing you again someday!
Love,
Aunt Wiz
PS.....check on Jim every so often, okay?
LOLA, 9/26/1998 - 10/15/2013
Just yesterday, I had the difficult decision to put my sweet
baby LOLA to rest. She was in excruciating pain and after
exhausting all options, I decided to do the ultimate act of love.
Lola was 15.
Lola was more than a dog or companion. She was my child, a
nurturer, a hero, my shoulder to cry on, my best friend and my
heart.
In her early years, she had saved my elderly parents in the
past many times. She would stay with them from time to time. When
my father fell and past out in the living room, and my mother was
sleeping in the bedroom. Lola had instinctively ran to my mother
scratched and kept scratching at the blankets until she awoke. My
mother just thought she had to go out. It was Lola's way to wake
her in order for her to walk past the door to outside which was
right by the living room where my father was on the floor.
She did things like this many times for them. Whereas, for
awhile I felt it was beneficial for her to stay with them and she
did for sometime. There was always a fight over her. My
parents loved her so much and I loved her so much. We could never
decide who she should live with. We decided they would keep
her during the week while I work and I took her for the weekends.
This way she was getting constant attention. She loved it.
She was never trained as a therapy or rescue dog, but just
always had that instinct in her. I remember once my sister was
staying with me from Florida. Lola used to sleep by my side every
night and not leave for anything. One night when my sister was
staying, she must have had a nightmare and was screaming. Lola ran
to the bedroom to wake her up, thinking she was in trouble. For
the rest of the night, Lola never left her side (instead of coming
back into my bed).
In the recent years, most of my immediate family passed
away. My mom, dad and brother. I am single with no children. Lola
was all I had. I honestly don't know what I would have done
without her being there through all my recent losses. She was who
I cried to, talked to and needed a hug from.
I have had pets in the past who have passed, 2 Chihuahuas,
and 1 cat. I was very upset with the deaths of all my pets, but
Lola is just different. Very different.
The bond between us was inseparable. I think my photo shows
just a small bit of how much we loved each other. I am so so
lost without her.
It is going to be a very long journey to get over this hurt.
My first step was realizing I did the right thing. I can live with
my decision of putting her down due to the amount of pain she was
in. The 2nd part is going to be the hard part of dealing
with the loss itself. The pain I currently have is much more
intense than any of my losses of family members.
My heart is in pieces and will remain with a big hole I'm
sure forever.
Sleep peacefully my beautiful girl. I love you forever
Lola, August 15, 1994 - January 10,
2013
We miss you so much, sweet tuxedo girl. You were just 5 weeks old
when I rescued you (on September 24, 1994). We will always love
you and always remember you, Lola....Juanita & Rita Woods
Lola Arnheim, 1998 - 2013
Our dearest little darling princess,
The time came for us to say our goodbyes to you. It was the
hardest thing possible that we have ever done. We miss you
very much and you have been the best part of our family the last
15 years. Say hello to Toffee, Spider, Sunny, Gizmo and
Snowy, you are going to have loads of fun with them. See you
over the Rainbow Bridge, when it is our time to leave this world.
Love you with all our hearts,
Mama, Papa, Jon, Matisse (The Arnheims)
Lola Jones, 12/11/13
Dear Lola, I love you with all my heart but I know you are in a
better place now. I will always love you and remember you.
Louie #338, 12/26/2001 -
3/21/2013
He leaped for joy when I walked in.
He licked away my tears.
Tho my heart breaks, what luck I've had
To belong to him these years.
In memory of my beloved angel boy, Louie.
Lovey Lou, April 22, 2001 - July 19,
2013
Our Lovey was born in a ramshackle kennel at the back of a garage
in Gouverneur, NY. She was the smallest of her 7 Doxy siblings.
What we saw the day we picked her up: a tiny, trembling 16 week
old, black & tan, smooth hair, dachshund. She was completely
beautiful. The first of 5 hounds that we would add to our family
over the next 5 years. She came home to our little cottage
& from day 1 nothing was ever the same again. She loved
her baths right in the kitchen sink. Walks with Daddy Mug
usually meant a treat of some kind afterward, her favorite was
vanilla ice cream. After all it was only six blocks to the ice
cream stand. She knew if she got tired Daddy Mug would carry her
home. Over the course of the next 12 years Lovey brought such joy
to our lives. What a comfort to Mama she was when Daddy Mug went
to heaven last year, and oh how we miss him. Thurston joined the
mix in the fall of 2001, just 2 months younger than Lovey. He is a
startlingly handsome red smooth hair dachshund. They became fast
friends, forever pals & were completely inseparable until
today. Lovey had canine diabetes & continued to decline even
though no expense was spared for her treatment & chronic care.
She let me know this past week she was getting ready for her
journey to the Rainbow Bridge. She was tired. She became so thin
& weak. Thurston lay at her side in her bed last night, as had
become his habit of late. He will miss her most, I think. May you
walk for ice cream in Heaven with Daddy, my true, loving &
loyal friend.
Lucinda, 8/13/2013
My sweet furry girl Lucinda (a.k.a. Lucy) died August 13, 2013 at
the age of 19 from adrenal failure.
Lucy was my best little friend and my first friend when I
moved to New Orleans in 1994. I wasn't looking to adopt a cat
right away, but she tapped me on the shoulder repeatedly as I a
toured a no-kill shelter on Magazine St. in December
1994. I picked her up, asked her if she wanted to come home with
me, and she licked my chin. The rest is history. I loved her then
and I will always love her, as I do those who came before her:
Dora, Liza, Jesse, and her remaining little cat brother Owen. We
will miss her.
I held Lucy in my arms as she was given a sedative and put
to sleep. She died quickly and peacefully in my arms, loved to the
end. As she was going under I told her I would always love her and
would see her again someday. The vet said I somehow picked the
exact right time to bring her in, but I know God was behind it.
I've prayed for the wisdom and courage to be faithful to my sweet
Lucinda's needs to the end. God was faithful to us both and I am
eternally grateful.
Lucy Jo, August 1998 - June 11, 2013
Beloved Schnauzer of Dina Jones and Sandra Hallmark.
Luis Boston Terrier, 09-02-2001 -
01-28-2013
It is with a great sadness that we lost our beloved "Son"
Luis, who passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Jan 28th
2013 at 10:20 pm.
We brought Luis home when he was seven weeks old, and he really
for all practical (as well as impractical:) purposes, our son.
We were so proud of our little tuxedoed chap; and everyone he met
became an instant fan: so gentle, so well mannered, and oh so
loving!
We took him for daily walks; spoiled him with toys, treats; and
goodies; and took him everywhere we'd go.
.
Rest in peace, Luis. We will sorely miss your dear little heart.
Love 4 Ever
Mama and Papa
Lucky, Dec 8, 1997 - March 21, 2013
Lucky is my 16 years old beloved siamese cat whom I recently loss
to kidney disease.
'IF ONLY MY LOVE COULD SAVED YOU, YOU WOULD HAVE LIVED FOREVER"
Missing you terribly. You intensely create a big hole in my heart
I made this in photoshop with my siamese cat Lucky with an Angel.
The picture helps me cope as imagining that your beloved cat with
an Angel watching over you is a very comforting reassurance. Hope
this picture and idea find comfort on the heart of a pet owner who
are grieving to a loss of their beloved pet. Please share it.
Lucy, 9/4/2001 - 8/12/12
To my little girl Lucy. You had several difficult medical
problems, but Mommy always took care of you to make things
better. I miss you so very very much. Sometimes I talk to
you, hoping you hear me and can come to see me at times. I
hope you are with Eddie and are playing with each other as you use
to do. We will be together again some day, and this time it
will be forever! Never forget I love you Lucy Lu.
All my love,
Mommy
Lucy, Nov/2011 - 3/20/13
My wonderful baby girl Lucy..
Sunday afternoon I lost my little Lucy to a car accident. My heart
hurts so much I'm wondering if it's ever going to stop hurting. My
boys and I miss her so so so much. Not seeing her around the house
is so painful. She was so sassy and always got away with it. She
was our little princess and we will always love her with all our
heart. I know time heals all wounds but it's so hard to lose
someone that was part of your family. Her best friend was our
other dog, Snoopy and I believe his heart is hurting too. They
were inseparable. I would give Lucy a bone and she would carry it
around not letting it go. I know Lucy is in dog heaven playing
with the other dogs. Wow I miss you so much my lovely little Lucy.
I will always remember all the good times our family had with you
baby girl. Love you always & forever.
Kelly, Gregory, Matthew & Corey
