Year
2015 Tributes
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posted in other years)
For pet names beginning with "B".
Babaloo, 1997 - 4/17/2015
She was my rock and my best friend. I called her my little
doodlebug, and she was my constant companion, at my side at home
and on the road. She woke me up with kitty kisses every
morning and slept with her little head on my shoulder at
night. A true member of my family, the world is an emptier
place without her. My Little Doodlebug, Forever Missed,
Forever Loved.
Bailey, March 1, 2001 - April 5, 2015
Our Dear Bailey
Your last day with us was Easter morning. So unexpected
and sad. Daddy and I were with you and I held you in my arms as
you were gently given back to God. You came to us as when we
lost our dear Abby (July 7 2001). You have been a loyal
and loving little boy. Fun and such a personality with big brown
eyes that said it all. It's terribly hard to not see you
in your favorite places. We loved you so much. Thank you for all
the wonderful years you gave us. You were a beautiful Bichon
always so proud and happy. We shall never forget you. Hope you
found Abby, Until we meet at the Rainbow Bridge may your
loving spirit shine down on us.
Love always
Mommy & Daddy and all your earth family
xoxoxo
Bailey, 01/18/2015
My sweet Bailey J. your sissy and I are missing you soooo
much. I am so sorry I didn't do more, I feel like I let you
down in the end. Please remember and forgive mommy for all
of her mistakes and short comings. I tried my best to be a
great mommy and provide you with everything possible. You
are truly loved and cherished. Godspeed little boy!!!
"Good night sweet prince, may angels sing thee to thy rest!"
Bam bam, 9/3/2009 - 8/10/2015
Bam bam you was truly our son our brother our friend we love you
and miss you !
Banchee' Marie Britton, SEPT. 11, 1999
- MARCH 13, 2013
To my pretty kitty girl. I love you so much banch now &
forever. You are missed terribly. I would like to thank you for
sharing your life with me for 14yrs. we went through a lot of good
and bad together. You taught me a lot best friend and I'm forever
grateful for our time together.You were full of dignity and grace,
never complained through all of your severe medical issues.Your
deeply missed by all of your furry family too. you left a lasting
impression on everyone who met you and touched their lives in a
great way.I know god had to bring you home when he did. THANK YOU
for ALL the memories best buddy I'LL cherish them & you
FOREVER until we meet again on RAINBOW BRIDGE. Go play pain free
& keep sissy company. LOVE YOU MY SWEET GIRL MOM.
"Batman"
May 24,2014 to April 11, 2015
This is the story of my little recused black dog. He was a
lab/hound mix and he looked like a lab, but bark like a hound. It
was the cutest thing to hear. He was 4 months old when we adopted
him and looked forward to years of fun with him. When he went in
the neutering, it was found that only 1 tentacle had drop and that
we should wait a month to see if the other would. When we took him
in again, the doctor would not operate as his blood work was so
poor. A week later, we found out he had kidney disease. Oh, the
specialty doctor said with the right diet and meds, he could have
4 or 5 years. Okay, we would be okay with that because of the
illness and were willing to give him whatever he needed. At this
time you would never know he was sick, he played like any puppy
would.
He was just a great puppy, he played with our other dogs and made
us laugh and we were glad we found him. He played in the leafs and
the fallen snow, but his most fun was on top of the snow hill I
made for the dogs in the back yard. Up and down he and our Golden
would go back and forth around and around. But, then the disease
started to take its toll. Slowly he began to fade. Before
long, he stopped eating. We tried every type of food there is. All
the special diet foods that are available, were of no help. We
found out the only thing he would eat was cat food. But after a
few weeks, even that didn't interest him. Nothing did. I tried
feeding him with a tube of meds and vitamins only to have him
throw it up a few hours later. He kept losing weight and he
stopped playing with the other dogs. Trips to the vet offered no
hope. He started to have heart problems and breathing became a
problem for him. So we did our best to make him comfortable and
try to help him from day to day in the hope that he would get
better. He never did.
I will tell you what I miss the most about him. I miss the way he
would play with our dogs and with our cat. The way he would come
over to see whatever you would be doing, working on a something or
cleaning something up, or the way he would run to the front door
and jump up on the arm rest of the couch with his feet on the
floor, looking to see who was there. Or how he would give a little
whine when Reno would be playing with one of his toys until Reno
gave it back to him, which he always did. I miss the way he would
grab a new squeaky toy from my hand and run through the house
squeaking all over the place. Or the way he would come to me in
the middle of the night and gently lick my hand until I woke up to
find that he wanted to go outside, and he was only 7 months old at
that time. There is no way I can ever forget this little dog, he
really got into my soul. It would take me 15 to 20 minutes to make
his special food dishes only to see him not want to eat any of it.
It just broke my heart to see him slipping away. I tried
everything I could find online and bought a number of medications
that were to help him. Nothing helped. In the last few weeks of
his life, I spent as much of my time with him as I could. Often
laying down next to him and telling him how much we loved him and
that we were doing everything we could to help him. I think he
understood that his time was short. He would look at me with those
beautiful brown eyes and just stared at me, then gently lick my
face, as to say "I know, I love you too".
There will never be another Batman in our lives, he was 1 in a
million. He was a great puppy and would have been a great dog, he
never got the chance.:(
Beamer, March 27, 2000 - June 21, 2015
I'm sitting here wondering how to even put into words how I feel,
and I can't do it. We had to put our puppy down last night, Beamer
was 15. He has been my best friend for 15 great years and we will
never forget him. The house is empty, he is everywhere. Our hearts
will mend, but it will take time, people that know us - knew how
much we loved his company so keep us in your prayers as we heal at
this time. Of all the people I've know he was the most human...he
was my pal...someday soon we shall see him on the Rainbow
bridge....May God fill the void in our hearts this day and the
days to come. We miss you more then anything Bee's and hope you
know we left you go to save you from anymore pain, the pain is
with us now my friend, you will always be with us in
memory....until we meet again...we love you so much....
Bella, October 2002 - August 31, 2015
Bella, you have been with us forever, and it won't be the same
here without you. We love and miss you so much. We know momma will
be there to watch over you and take care of you, so you'll be in
good hands. Love, Dad, Reeghan, Ryan, and Luka
B.G. Baby Girl, November 20,
2001 - August 15, 2014
To our precious Baby Girl aka BG. We loved you and had you
from the day you were born. Kristyn fell in love with your
beautiful eyes, and your little white toes. Mommy, can I keep her
please!! There was no doubt you had your forever Mommy from
day one. Loyally, you knew what time to watch for her to come home
every day and brought so very much joy and love! She took you with
on her adventures and bought you clothes to make you pretty. I
will never forget your pajamas :). We miss you so much Baby
Girl and your sister Peanut misses you deeply too. We almost lost
her too because she went into grieving. You got sick so suddenly
but your Mommy, with her heart breaking, did not let you suffer
even though we didn't want to say goodbye. There is a deep hole in
our hearts but we know we will see you again someday. So until
that day, we find comfort knowing you are better where you are and
will wait for us at Rainbow Bridge and that you are with your fur
mommy and daddy, Ashley and Synder, and sister Jealousy. We
love you and you are forever in our hearts, Baby Girl.
<3
Big Mama, 2001 - 12/25/2015
A few days after Thanksgiving 2010, I went to the rescue shelter
to adopt a dog. The dog I was looking for was not available,
but the shelter volunteer asked if I would be interested in
another dog that had been rescued from a breeding kennel.
She brought you out for me to walk. You were a 145 LB black
lab who could hardly walk. We walked about a block and I was
in love with you. You went home with me that day and I was
blessed. You could not bark (vocal cords had been snipped), you
could not run, would not play or chase a ball. You slobbered
like crazy. Not the type of dog most folks would want. But
boy could you wag your tail. You so loved people and let me
hug you every chance I could. So for 5 years you shared my
life and I am the better for it. We went for long walks,
went on a diet together and often just lied on the floor together
and fell asleep. In 5 years, you lost 65 LBS and were close
to your target weight of 75 LB. But 2 weeks before Christmas
2015, you began to show signs something was wrong. 2 vet
visits and a trip to the emergency hospital and I knew I had to
make the hardest decision any pet owner has to make if they truly
love their pet. You are missed so much. You are loved
so much. At least now you are without pain and can play with
Suzy, Tina, Lilly and Lulu until I join you and we all cross the
rainbow bridge together to be together forever.
Bitsy Boo, 2009 - March 10, 2015
Bitsy
The funniest, quirkiest, little goofy-girl in the world
so full of personality
You brought tons of joy to our hearts and lives
and are gone too soon
I hope you know how very much you were loved and now missed
Daddy
blue bear, 11/16/99 -
3/30/2014 2;18 pm
blue bear declercq why you are gone now for over a year it seems
like forever in my heart, you have touched my soul and i
will never ever 4get you every day for the rest of my life i will
think of you and smile and cry at the same time, you brought so
much joy to my life and now that you are gone from this world i
cant wait to see you in the next one my heart will never
heal but your memories will live on forever!!! you left this
world so fast that i could not say goodbye and that pains me soo
soo much but with the will of god i will be with you one day
for eternity . blue bear daddy loves you like you will never know
until i meet you at the bridge so long and keep donald happy till
i get up there !!! love daddy!!!!! to the best siberian huskie on
the planet you will be missed forever!! thanks for 14 and a half
wonderful years .
Bonkers, October 2004 - February 1
2015
My little Bonker Noodle.I am so sorry I could not make you better.
The House Is so sad without you there. The Girls and I miss you so
much. I love you and adore you and you were the best kitty in the
world. Such a happy good sweet guy. I will miss you riding on my
shoulders! Ill miss the way you talked to me. You are with Cooter
and Magic now at Rainbow Bridge until the day we are all together
again. Yesterday was the hardest thing I have ever done but I know
you were ready and I love you too much to ever let you suffer, I
will never forget my kitty guy. I love you Bonkers. Love, Mommy
Bonkers, October 2004 - February 1
2015
Hi Kitty Guy. Its Mommy again. I am writing again because
there is so much I didn't say in my other tribute to you. I miss
you so so much Bonkers. My heart aches. I am so so sorry I could
not have done more for you. I never wanted you to leave and I pray
you know that. I loved you so much. And I know you loved me just
as much. We had a good life together. You were always happy. I
want to hold you and cuddle you so bad I feel empty. I miss you
touching my face with your paw. You were the sweetest soul. Last
night I looked up in the sky and asked for you to give me as sign
that you understand and we will be together again someday at
Rainbow Bridge....I saw one star. A huge shining star. I think
that was you my little kitty guy telling me it will be ok. I love
you Bonkers with all my heart. Love Mommy
Bootsie, 15 years old - 07/04/2015
You have been with me for 15 years!! Your best friend was a
buzzard who would have thought. I miss you so much. You were the
best cat ever! I will love you always and forever in my heart you
will be. Now you are in heaven as a kitten again with no sickness
or old age. Love you Bootsie!!!!xoxoxo
Brandon, 3/13/2015
Brandon, I had 17 great years with you.You was always a joy to me.
You will always be in my heart. We will meet again one day, and it
will be a happy reunion. I love and miss you lots.
Your Mom XO
(Lisa)
Brandy, 31st October 2014 - 2nd
September 2015
My darling baby boy Brandy,
How can i ever go through the devastation i am feeling when your
life was claimed by a terrible illness at the tender age of 10
months. How can i ever go through the deep sadness of never
being able to feel your kisses all over my face again, and not
being able to caress your sweet face and tell you how much i love
you. You were the true love of my life, my baby, my friend,
my everything. You gave me unconditional love all through
your short life. I will always be grateful for all the happiness
and love you gave me my darling. I will always love you and
will never forget you. I hope that you are somewhere nice
watching over us and I hope that one day we will meet again never
to be separated. Rest in Peace my baby. Love you so
much.
Bridie Anne, 2006 - October 5, 2015
Dearest Bridie Anne, our beloved Scottie girl, you are running
once again with Ethan, Ezekiel, and Obadiah. We miss you so
very much, and will hold you in hearts always. We trust that God
brought you home so that you would not suffer, but the chasm you
left is enormous. The love we have for you will continue as
we help Hamish deal with the loss of his best friend and big
sister. We will love you forever and you will always be our little
Sweetie Pie, always.
Brie Chambers, 5/2002 - 2/20/2015
To my sweetest girl, I miss your smile and kisses more than you
can imagine. Play without pain with your angel brothers and
sisters that met you at the bridge. I will love you forever and
see you again. Love your mom and pop
Bruce, 10/10/2010 - 22/10/2015
My dear best friend Bruce, you brought so much joy in to my life i
know i did the same for you ,i saved you from a life of misery on
the street, all our long walks and times together are
memories I'll cherish forever.
You're now free Bruce running with new found friends, where the
sun always shines keeping you nice and warm.I hope you can forgive
me for letting you go i know it was the kindest thing to do for
you.
Until we meet again , be good and have fun xxx
Bubba Ray Gutierrez, September 1999 -
December 20, 2015
You were the funniest beagle I ever met. I'm so lucky to have had
you for 16 glorious years. You were the light in my life and I
will miss you till the day I die. That nose could find anything
and I hope it helps you find me when I cross over. You were loving
and loyal. Sometimes silly and always strong. My dear sweet Bubba,
how will I go on without you by my side? Please know that I will
always love you and will never forget you. Till we meet again my
doo doo. Thank You for being the best dog I ever had.
Buddy, 05/24/2015
My poor Buddy is crossing the Rainbow Bridge soon. I feel guilty
at the thought of helping him cross. Oh how I wish I knew what he
was going through and if this is the right decision. He was up all
night last night despite the pain pills. I called his worthless
vet today but he never called me back. I am having Pet loss come
to the house to help him along his way. I knew his time was
limited at sixteen years of age but it is tearing me up to let him
go. They just called and said they will be here in 30 minutes so I
need to go and spend my final moments with my Buddy. I hope they
have an afterlife and I hope that God knows how much this hurts.
He is my baby and I will never forget him. Please wait for me
Buddy, I will be along soon. I love you dearly.
Buddy Johnston,
05/13/1999 - 05/05/2015
Buddy, you lasted over two years longer than the doctors said you
would with your kidney disease! Since we got you from a
shelter, we think you were about 15 years old which means you
lasted longer than most Siberian Huskies do, as far as I
know....maybe it was because you were a mixed breed, anyway....it
was the hardest decision we've ever had to make but know it was
the right one. After a couple years of diet change and
medications, we gave you the best chance you could have and you
certainly made the most out of it. We got to enjoy each
other an extra two years! We miss you so much...The house is
very quiet but now you can play with Tia who had to be put down in
2009 and I know you missed her so very much. You two have
fun while you wait for Mom and Dad to come over the Rainbow
Bridge, ok?
Love Mom, Dad, Emily, Sean, Angie and Emmett
Buffy, 07/12/94 - 08/01/15
I can't remember my life really without this small, runt, grey
tabby in it. She was always MY girl. She was the boss of all the
other animals she ever lived with, including but not limited to, a
german shepherd, 2 pit bulls, a rottie, and over the years, about
20 other animals. They were all scared of this 5 pound feline. Of
course we all love all of our furbabies. Buffy, though, from the
day I pulled her and her brother from a shoebox at the barn,
covered in fleas, stole my heart like no other. She was my best
friend. She was sassy, friendly, a little bit neurotic, a mini-me.
One night while I was out with some friends, my mom accidentally
let her outside. She called me in a panic,( our cats are all
indoor), and told me she couldn't find Buff. I told her to put me
on speaker and hold the phone out. I called loudly for my best
friend and I could hear her funny little meow getting closer to
the phone. My mom was astonished that my cat wouldn't come for
tuna , but came for the sound of my voice. Buffy sat in my lap
while I studied to learn my drivers test booklet. She licked my
tears through 2 divorces and would sleep by my son's crib when I
had him at age 24. Everyday of my life from 16 on, she was there.
No day was ever intolerable as long as she was in it. She was
diagnosed over 10 years ago with a bad heart murmur. We took her
to a specialist who did all kinds of tests and put her on
betablockers and aspirin. The doctor told me sadly, my cat maybe
had 6 months to a year to live. I gave her her meds regularly for
a while, but it got to the point where she couldn't tolerate them
anymore, even as a topical. I moved to Lexington from Cincinnati 2
years ago and she helped me learn to be away from my family, but
she was changing. She was losing weight, not bathing, and showing
signs of her kidneys starting to fail. When she started drinking
nonstop and peeing everywhere I was really worried. Then she
started hiding and I knew it was time. I was fortunate enough to
have her put down in my lap at my house. I've worked as a vet tech
and been there for many of my other animals passings. This one has
been by far the hardest. I feel empty. I see her and hear her even
though she's not there. I know she was not going to get better but
I still doubt my choice. I asked her to give me a sign she's OK if
she could. I'm not sure about what happens when we pass but I do
know energy cannot be destroyed and BOY did she always fight. I
hope and pray she is at peace now. I'm going to try and keep
breathing five minutes at a time. I have a tattoo on my arm that
says " this too shall pass" . I never knew how much I was going to
have to read it. To all who have lost a furbaby, my heart is with
you, Sarah
Buglet, 7/20/2015
Buglet was a sweet loving black cat I had for 17 years. He was a
stray cat I took in. He loved playing and cleaning his best pal
ziggy another stray cat I took in 7 years ago. He also loved
playing with his cat toys. flutter balls was his favorite. He is
sadly missed, and the house is not the same without him and his
brother Brandon, I lost March 13th of this year. His best friend
Ziggy misses him alot.
I love you Buglet
Mommy Lisa, Trish, Ziggy
Bugs, September 16, 2011? - November
25, 2015
Bugs, my life with you was one of coming home from work, day after
day, often with a sense of great anger and frustration about what
had happened there, and finding you standing there or lying there,
usually in the dining room, and have that anger and frustration
melt away when I saw you. And you would watch me carefully
as I got a treat for you, and then I would have the satisfaction
of giving it to you and watching you enjoy it. That was your
gift to me, and I received it day after day. It was such a
wonderful gift, and I'm going to miss it so much. You are a
most wonderful creature, and I love you so much. Always and
forever, I love you.
Bunny Waggles, 04/03/2002 - 03/07/2015
Bunny you were a sweet and wonderful girl. I am blessed and
grateful that you came to live with me. Rest peacefully my
darling girl. I love you forever.
Buster, Sept 11, 2014 - March 2, 2015
Buster, you were a blessing in our lives. You were so loved
and I hope you realize that. You were Matthew's love.
You were my pumpykin. You took part of our hearts with you
today. You will never ever be forgotten. You will
always be in our hearts.
I'll miss our cuddles and you trying to steal your treats. I
will always have your pillow beside me in your usual spot for you.
I love you Buster.
Buster Bear, September 17, 2002 -
March 08, 2015
We adopted Buster Bear from the Monroe County Humane Association
in Bloomington, Indiana & brought him home on May 17,
2003. He was 8 months old when he joined our family and just
nine days shy of 12 & 1/2 years old when he crossed over on
March 08, 2015. He was a blessing to us for almost 11 years
and 10 months and will remain with us in spirit always.
I wrote this poem for & to Buster Bear just three days before
he passed. I read it aloud to him while he was still here
and he was laid to rest with a printed copy between his front
paws.
To Buster with Love
In a cage at the shelter
Confused and alone;
Your prayers were so simple
Just a friend and a home.
No hard concrete floor
When you’d lay down your head;
But perhaps a soft blanket,
Or a rug, or a bed.
We’d just lost our Barney
And still aching within.
Could we open our hearts?
Could we do it again?
Your soulful brown eyes
Starred deep into mine;
I felt love inside me
And I knew it was time.
I knelt down to touch you
You cowered away;
But there were treats in my pocket
So I might be ok …
So quick to accept me
Somehow you just knew;
That your prayers had been answered
God had sent me for you.
With your tail wagging wildly
And your tongue keeping pace;
You showered wet kisses
All over my face.
I signed all the papers
I paid them their fee;
You barked out your goodbyes
And you left there with me.
In the cab of the truck
Like a King on your throne;
You seemed so excited
To see your new home.
With Just a few miles to go
Trooper Cook lit us up;
But we just got a warning
And a scratch for the pup.
When I pulled into P-town
With my new furry child
I opened the truck door
And you went almost wild.
You sniffed the garage
Then I opened the Door;
When your Mama first saw you
Her jaw hit the floor.
Much larger in flesh
Than your picture had looked;
But one look in those brown eyes
And you had her hooked.
The First order of business
Was to give you a bath;
But you gave us one too
As we dripped and we laughed.
You were somewhat uncertain
For those first early days;
But you settled right in
And decided you’d stay.
We became best of buddies
You and Mama and I;
Through some crazy adventures
We’ve laughed ‘till we cried.
Through good times and bad times;
Through blue skies and gray;
Through the ups and the downs
Love grew stronger each day.
You were trying at times
As a young Buster Bear;
You chewed up some shoes
And a couch and a chair.
But we always forgave you
No matter the crime;
And we thanked God we found you
Many millions of times.
You’ve been to the courthouse
And to City Hall
To the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds
You’ve sniffed in them all
Many hearts you have stolen
All throughout town,
Like your Granny next Door
Who calls you ‘Slop Hound’
A stray Hoosier beagle
We brought you back here;
What seems like yesterday
Has been nearly twelve years.
You’ve been a loyal companion,
So much more than a friend;
And the Love that you’ve given
Knows no bottom … No end.
We all start to grow older
From the day we first breathe;
And sooner or later
This Earth we must leave.
As your spirit moves on now
From Body to soul;
Please wait for us there
On that lush grassy knoll.
Full of youth, Full of vigor,
Free of pain and despair;
Among sunshine and flowers
Until we meet you there.
When it’s our time to join you
And we cross over too;
Then we’ll all be together
To start over anew.
Before your soul passes
And you’re no longer here;
I must tell you something …
I must make this clear.
When you took that big chance
In our family to trust.
Did we rescue you?
Or did you rescue us?
That day at the shelter,
The very first time,
I hope I answered your prayer
Because you sure answered mine.
MB 03/05/15
Love You & Miss You B. Bear!!
Buster Thompson, 2000 - 22/12/15
Buster the Yorkshire terrier who thought he was a rotweiller. A
small dog who surpassed himself in the amount of love he gave me.
He has left a hole in my heart that will never heal. Please wait
for me Buster so as we can be together again. I love you so much.
