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Rafe, 12/24/02 - 07/31/2015 Small Cam

Rafe, you have been my best friend for over 121/2 years, I will miss you so much. I hope when I get to heaven you are there waiting for me, I can't wait to see you again. I hope you are not in any pain and you are running around with the other dogs having fun.if you see my Mom and Dad give them a kiss from me.i hope I made the right choice ,I didn't want you to hurt anymore .i didn't want to be selfish and have you suffer any longer,but I miss you more than you know,I love you Rafe, see you again someday,MOMMY loves you!
Raider, Sept 4, 2004 - Sept 1, 2015 Small Cam

My little girl. You have gone way too soon. We fought so hard but it wasn't meant to be. I pray you are out of pain now and playing with all the mousers you can find. I hope you are with your brother now and knowing that one day we will all be together again. Don't be afraid, Momma's always here for you. Keep God smiling as you had me for the far too short time we had together. I love and miss you so much. Smoochies always. Momma loves you always!!!
Remington Peck, 08/29/2002 - 02/16/15

Remi,  you were a gift we gave our son for his 21st birthday.  We didn't pick you, you chose us.  At the time we didn't have any idea what an impact you would have had on my son.  You went with him to college.  You went with him to Dallas when he got a job there. You were with him through the good times and the bad times.  You were with him after a breakup when he was all alone wondering where where his place in life was.  Remi, you took care of my son when I couldn't be there with him.  Thank you for your love and devotion to him,  because I know you pulled him through many dark days.  You were there when Adam got engaged, when he got married, when he has his first son and then his second son.  We have so many good memories of  you especially  at the lake where you were in your element.  You loved to swim.  I loved watching you ride the sea do.  You touched us all.  Today we grieve and honor you.  We will never forget you.  You have left an imprint on all of our hearts.  I know you will greet us all again on the Rainbow Bridge and just knowing that brings us peace for now.  We love you baby girl.
Remy Lee, 04/02/08 - 02/23/15 Small Cam

My beautiful Remy Lee. I miss you more than words can express. You meant the world to me. Thank you for coming into my life and giving me unconditional love. You will always be in my heart. I will never forget you. Sending Lots of love to you in heaven. Rest In Peace my honey bee.
Rimpy Curti Tonra, 1992 - 3/29/2015 Small Cam

My beloved Rimpy,
It was love at first sight when you came into my life. How can I begin to honor you with 23 years of beautiful memories.  You've been more than my baby kitty. You were my best friend, my soul mate, my companion.  I loved you more than life.  Your loss has left a hole in my heart that is unbearable. I don't have a choice but to continue to breath but life will never be the same. I pray that you forgive me, that you know I did what I thought was the best thing for you.  I don't know if we would have had another day, another week, or another month. I don't know if I can forgive myself.  I just didn't want you to suffer, and I thought that you gave me a sign.  You were super human, little puppy cat.  You survived far more than nine lives, and I truly believe you lived on love.  I know you were put on this planet to teach me what love was, how to give love and how to receive love. I thank you and honor you for what you gave me.  I am so terribly sad little Rimps.  I pray that you are being taken care of by grandpa and I will see you again.  You sweet little face, snuggles and cuddles, floofy hair, taily-obra, point dexter ears are desperately missed.  You live in my heart forever, and I know when you passed, as piece of your soul became a part of my heart. 
I love you Rimpy.
Ringo, 05/10/2008 - 05/16/2015

My dear Ringo, you have brought so much love and joy into my life since the day I brought you home from the animal shelter.  I want you to know that I have been truly honoured by the fact that you chose me to be the one to take you in and be your friend.  Your brother will miss you as much as I do but we will see each other in the future I'm sure.  Rest in piece my little friend and thank you for all of your unconditional love and caring. 

Norm Farrugia
Rio, April 5, 2005 - March 6, 2015 Small Cam

I laid my friend to rest today,
My hand upon her head,
And through my tears, I heard her sigh,
“Find Roo” I softly I said.

He’s just across that golden field,
Up on the sunny ridge,
He’s waiting for you, Rio,
At the foot of Rainbow Bridge.

I’m sorry, my sweet Princess,
But you must forgive my tears,
It’s selfish, but I lived in hope,
We should have had more years.

I think back to the day we met,
The perfect fit we sought,
From a wriggling mass of furbys,
We picked you from the lot.

The years we’ve been together
Each has flown, gone by so fast,
But the joy you’ve given all of us,
And the memories, will last.

It breaks my heart to let you go
But I need to do what’s best,
For the girl I love so dearly,
For my Rio, it’s time to rest.

Your brothers and your sister,
Who have made this trip before,
Will welcome you with barks and purrs,
You’ll play for evermore.

One day dad and I’ll be there,
And with Butters, Beans and Roo,
I promise that together,
We’ll cross Rainbow Bridge with you.

I’ll miss you my Princess….

Love, Mama

Rocky, 11/19/1999 - 12/31/2014 Small Cam

I had to have my beloved golden Persian cat, Rocky, put to sleep on December 31, 2014 due to terminal cancer of the spleen.  He was 15 years old. I would never have known he was ill had he not been weakening from anemia, a symptom of the cancer.  I think he tried to keep the illness from me because he knew I needed him.  He was everything you've read about Persian's personalities.  Sunny, affectionate, loved people, a lap cat every chance he got.  He would "talk" to my husband and I every evening in bed in that sweet kitten-sounding meow of his.  He was the purringest cat I've ever had and would always lay on my lap while I read in bed purring away with his paw on my arm, every so often patting my arm.  I called that special evening time my "Reading with Rocky" time.  The last night of his life he came up to me in the middle of the night and softly touched my check gently with his paw as he had been doing for the past several weeks.  He was my rock, my angel cat, my companion when I couldn't sleep, my comfort in the loss of my mom with his paw on my arm when I'd be crying.  I was emotionally dependent on him but it never bothered him.  He loved me so unconditionally.  It was as if his mission in life was to be my rock and anchor and I told him several times over the years that he would have a halo and wings in Heaven.  The loss is truly truly unbearable.  I wander around the house missing his presence, not knowing what to do, not wanting to get rid of his food, litterbox, toys, cat tree, etc because it would mean he is really gone.  I am grieving as if he was a real person.  The grief is unbearable in the evenings when I usually do my reading and I haven't been able to do any sewing either because he also kept me company with that.  Life will never be the same without him.  I love you my Rockster Love, my angel cat and I hope you found my mom because she will take care of you.  She loved you too.  Everyone who knew your sunny, bright personality loved you.  I will see you again one day.
Rosebud, 1998 - 2015 Small Cam

Rosebud was the perfect cat.  She was so cuddly and would always lay on my lap or next to me. 

Rosie was a grey and white kitty with an adorable wishbone pattern on her face and a white furry belly.  Her toe pads were pink with black splotches.  Her fur was so soft that everyone who touched her immediately commented on just how soft she was.  Soft like a bunny, one person said.  The fur above her ears got a little sparse as she aged, and that became my favorite place to kiss her. I kissed her a lot.

Rosebud would wait on the arm of the couch each night for us to turn the TV off, at which time she would shoot off the couch and start going wild for her last meal of the night.  She would beg shamelessly for food and would steal food every chance she got.

Rosebud would always spend time with me, especially if I was sick.  She was such a cuddle-bug and a sweetie pie.  She would always purr when I pet her.

Rosebud brought so much love and fun into our lives for 17 years.  I love Rosebud with everything I have.  I love you, Rosebud.
Rosie, December 12, 2003 - June 3, 2015  Small Cam

RIP my sweet, beautiful, lovable girl. I will miss you more than I feel I can cope with today. I wish I could have one more hug and one more "stinky breathed kiss"!  I know you are breathing better now and feeling like your old self.  Uncle Ral is very sad but very glad to have had the opportunity to get to know you. You are so loved!

We miss and love you,
Mom, Diesel, Oliver  and Mia
Roxy, 07/24/2004 - 12/05/2015 Small Cam

Roxy, we love you and miss you so much.. you will always be in our hearts..until we all meet and spend eternity together. Love, mom and dad.
Rudolph Winchester Johnson, 09/27/2004 - 02/26/2015 Small Cam

Rudy,
I fell head over heels for you the first time I laid eyes on you - when you followed Jackson home.  I couldn't believe no one claimed you - but I guess that was because you and I were meant to be together.  I don't know what I did to deserve such a precious little boy. One of the most beautiful cats I have ever seen. A sweet and quirky personality - and a big ol'heart. I have so many wonderful memories of you.  The way you played, the way you loved catnip and especially the way you clicked your heels. 
I was devastated when I found out you had so many health issues.  I did everything the vet said, but you just couldn't fight it anymore.  I would have taken those pills for you if I could have.  I loved you more than you could have ever known.  I don't regret one second of our time together - I never once took you for granted.  Angels like you only come along once in a lifetime.  I miss you so much.  Please wait for me at the Rainbow Bridge.  We'll be together again.  The only thing that brings me any comfort is knowing that you don't have any more kidney problems - no more pills.  I love you Rudy, and I miss you so much. 
Rufus, January 15, 2003 - July 7, 2015 Small Cam

11 days ago, we lost our handsome, loving, patient, generous, fun, loyal friend. My heart is heavy writing this, but in the days since Rufus died, I've had many moments of peace, gratitude, and laughter. He lived a full life, content and well-loved. And although he was very sick in the last several weeks of his life, his decline was - I realize now - mercifully fast.

Our three kids were in middle and high school when we adopted Rufus from the shelter as a tiny puppy, a birthday present for our middle son. Like most kids at their ages, all three of ours had their moody or indifferent times, sometimes too cool for family activities. Bringing Rufus into the family gave the five of us something irresistible to share. We laughed at him, took turns walking and feeding him, and commiserated over the chewed shoes he'd left us while we were out.

Over the years, we took care of him, and he took care of us. When the son that was Rufus's original daddy was in and out of the house more often, sometimes staying with friends, eventually moving out, Rufus stayed anchored here at the family home. Whenever the kids came by the house, Rufus made a beeline for them, so excited his tail would wag in doubletime. Throughout good times and bad, the family had in common so much affection and joy for that sweet pet, I feel he made us a happier family.

Rufus was friendly and well-behaved. He was very energetic and playful at times, but usually just a laid-back guy. He was ALWAYS ready for a walk, eager to see and smell the neighborhood and the nearby park. He was out-going to every person he met, and after an initial wary greeting, also excited to meet other dogs.

Once my husband and I became empty-nesters, the three of us made a little family of our own. Rufus became woven so completely into our lives that right now, nothing feels the same. We are missing his greetings, his warmth, and the funny way he would tag along around the house to see what either of us was doing. Each night, he would settle into his bed and sigh, just as we did. Both of us are hit with such sadness now, unexpectedly at times. But we also share memories of how funny he was, and how sweet and loving. We'll get used to it over time. We may even get another dog some day - I think we probably will. But right now our hearts need to mend. We loved Rufus so, so much, and we miss him every minute.

Even though our whole family constantly gave Rufus everything we had, it still feels like he gave us back more. What a fine dog he was. What a loving and loyal companion. What a good-natured and patient fellow. What a quirky and hilarious soul. He was more than worth the pain of losing him. He was perfect. And he will never be forgotten.

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