I rescued you at 9 years old but the truth is you rescued me. You
are the love of my life and always will be until we are together
again. You will not be forgotten as long as I breathe. Run free my
girl at the Rainbow Bridge.
Bandit, July
2012 - June 21 2021
My beloved kitty cat Bandit passed away at about 6:10 pm on
Monday, June 21 2021. She was my constant companion and I miss her
terribly. She was here for me when my mom passed away in
2018 and through the tough times before. She never stopped wagging
her tail. I would say ""kitty" and her tail would wag. She was
always where I was....I will always love her. May you rest in
peace baby and never feel pain again. She had an overactive
thyroid and some GI problems. She wasn't digesting her food
properly and got skinnier and skinnier. She was my best friend and
i am devastated by her loss. my house is so lonely
now....everywhere I look I see her. Heres to you my
friend.....best wishes and love for ever. Dave
Beatrice,
02/20/2021
Beatrice was an amazing and beautiful pastel aqua and white with
blue baby Budgie- she was our little angel,only 4-6 mo. old.
She grew sick quickly and passed before we could get her to the
Vet. She spent her last night snuggling on my chest, though I did
not know she was saying goodbye. When we awoke this morning, she
was gone.
I love you so much and miss you even more, my beautiful girl.You
are so amazing. Thank you for sharing your love and life with us.
I love you, My little Bea.
Becky, 9/11/2015
Becky was my sister's cat. When my sister went to heaven Becky
came to our house to live. It was wonderful for Becky and for me
because she was able to keep my sister with me 5 years longer.
Truly a blessing. Becky had never been with other cats or a dog
but she fit right into our family. We miss you Becky but know you
are with your Mom.
Love, Jane and Dennis
Bella and Dinah,
2010 - June 9, 2021
I adopted Bella from the dog pound for a twenty dollar fee, and,
after taking her home, found that she was very sick. My late
husband wrote a check for her $1000 surgery without hesitation,
and, she recovered quickly. She was full of energy, and
wanted to play all the time, so, we took her to a shelter, where
she “chose” the dog, named “Dinah”, who became her sister.
I’ve never seen two dogs that had such a close relationship…they
were inseparable. My husband passed away not long after
adopting them, and, they were there to comfort me through
unimaginable grief. Dinah was my protector, and Bella was a
good hugger. When Dinah passed away in 2019, Bella and I
both grieved for her, and it took some time for Bella to adjust to
being without her. On June 09, Bella suffered from a splenic
tumor rupture, and had to be euthanized. I am so lost
without her constant presence, and her sweet, gentle nature.
If every $20 that I spent, bought me the unconditional love
and loyalty that Bella and Dinah gave to me, I would be the
wealthiest person on Earth. I hope they are together
somewhere, and that I’ll see them again someday. Thank you,
sweet Bella and Dinah, for bringing me so much happiness…I will
always love and miss you.
Belle Feeley,
2/10/2021
Miss Belly Bee. You came into our lives at roughly a year
old. And we only had 4 years with you. In that short
time, you brought us such joy and we love you so much. You
were the absolute sweetest little girl. And so incredibly
soft. Sadly, the cancer came out of nowhere and was so
aggressive. There was nothing we could do to fix it.
It was with overwhelming sadness that we sent you to the Rainbow
Bridge. We miss you so much. We know you’re pain free
and running with your brothers and sisters. Be happy my
love. Until we meet again sweet angel, know that Mommy and
Daddy LOVE you with all our hearts.
Love you always and forever,
Mommy & Daddy
Billy Sanford,
8/15/2006 - 4/16/2021
In loving memory of our Billy, who we love so much. Billy will be
greatly missed and be in our hearts forever. Born August 15, 2006,
Billy was rescued from Harbor Humane Society in West Olive,
Michigan, at 8 weeks old by Jonathan Sanford. He fell in love with
Billy at first sight, and grew to love him even more throughout
his life. A very kind, gentle, loyal, and loving dog, he was
well-liked by everyone that met him in his hometown of Saugatuck,
Michigan. Billy loved walking along the beach at Lake Michigan. He
loved long walks in town, treats, his many toys, his many
comfortable beds, going to day camp at Camp BowWow in Hudsonville,
pizza, hot dogs, Burger King, and most of all, spending time with
his family. Billy was a one-of-a-kind dog who was always happy and
who made life feel like one long, fun, seemingly never-ending
party. In his later years, he faithfully remained at Jonathan’s
side, helping him to fully recover from a years-long illness.
Billy passed away at the age of 14 years, 8 months, and 1 day. He
passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home in
Jonathan’s arms. Billy will be greatly missed by Jonathan, who
will forever feel the pain of his absence, and who will always
cherish the love and happiness that he brought into their lives.
He will be forever loved in death as he was loved in life.
Blackie,
03/17/2006 - 12/18/2020
Blackie was a phenomenal cat who was with us for almost 15 years.
He was our friend, our constant companion, and so much more than I
could ever mention here. I mourn his loss every day since he
passed. Some days I can barely get out of bed because I miss him
so much. Blackie was a very friendly cat. He was not afraid to
come around other people, strangers included. This just added to
his charm as most other cats I had were afraid of other people and
would hide. Blackie will always be a part of us and he touched my
soul in a way no other pet or person ever has before in my life. I
pray that I see him at the Rainbow Bridge when it is time for me
to cross over.
Marty
Bolt, 11-11-08 -
03/20/21
We had no idea we would lose you today. We are devastated. You
were the brightest spot in all of our days. You brought so much
love into our lives. We can’t imagine that this hurt will ever go
away. From the moment we adopted you from the shelter you
brought so much happiness into our lives. Its going to be
difficult to move forward but i know you always want us to be
happy. Thank you for being the most wonderful, loyal, loving,
protective dog/four legged baby son. I hope to see you again
someday. Until then chase those squirrels in heaven. We all love
you so much and will miss you more than words can say.
Brady,
01/07/2008 - 03/04/2021
Brady we miss you so much and hope you forgive us for any
suffering you had because we were unaware. You got sick and
left us so quickly. We are thankful that we were there with
you as you took your last breaths and then were able to spend a
few hours with you. We hope that you are now running and playing
frisbee with Cody.
You were a great doggie and best friend. We love you forever
Boo Boo's and know we will be reunited with you and Cody someday.
My beautiful precious girl born on Isle of Skye. A free spirit X
we loved each other and shared wonderful times together. You are
with me in everything I do. Your wings were ready but my heart was
not💕I was truly blessed to have you in my life Thank you with all
my love
Bucky James,
10/18/13 - 8/27/21
It's has been 5 heart crushing days since you have been gone my
precious baby boy Bucky James. Breathing is a chore. I feel like I
made the wrong decision and the guilt is overwhelming. I miss you.
I miss your lazy ass that won't wake up in the morning. I miss you
watching to see if I'll follow you out the back door when you pee
in the morning and at night when it's dark. I miss you waiting
until I make my coffee to join me on the couch before calls. I
miss your patience when I'm on calls all day and your cameo
appearances that made the days of everyone seem tolerable. I
survived the pandemic because of you. Your loyalty and love were
unmatched. Y'all can laugh, but your spooning and cuddles were
better than any other black man I have ever known. I miss your
love of your bed. I miss scratching your chin and holding you like
a baby. I miss your protection when the door bell rings. I miss
your eyes. I miss you leaning into my hands when I scratch your
ears really hard. Although no one else liked them, I miss your
farts. I miss you sleeping with your head on the pillow like a
human, bc well, you were. I miss our walks, well not the stopping
every 5 seconds to pee part. I miss scratching your legs that made
you stretch them out. I miss our whip cream desserts and our fro
yo dates. Your licks and kisses where life. Your companionship was
my greatest joy and I feel like I failed you. My heart is empty,
our home is now just a house but my love for you is everlasting. I
would do absolutely anything to have you back. I pray God
gets me through because I am devastated and lost without you. I
love you bigger than the skies and the seas. I am so sorry I
didn't do more, I could have and I should have. Your were my
everything. I love you my sweetest, gentle, loving baby boy Bucky
James, forever and always, until we meet again.
Buddy Wayne
Schardt, 9/12/04 - 07/07/21
Sweet Buddy...you were the least feral of any feral cat who ever
lived. When you came to find us in 2005 at only a year old, you
were wary, but you hung around and I sang to you (you still stayed
with me, haha) and when you were attacked and injured by a coyote,
it was here you dragged yourself back to after a couple of days
being gone. Since the moment we brought you into our house,
it became yours. You took over the role of friend to
everyone...NO ONE came into our house without a Buddy greeting,
lots of head butts (we took to calling you Butty), lots of licks
and purring. You could always be counted on for a cuddle,
and the sweetness in you just oozed from every pore. You
loved to be brushed and held and you were a constant blessing and
light in our lives for the 16 years you lived with us.
All the tears I cry won’t begin to touch the blessing that you
have been to us, Buddy boy. Through God’s grace and love, I
know I will see you as I cross that bridge and I will have an
eternity to brush and love you up. Go see Gammy and Annie
and give them that message I said to you as you left. Run
and play, and in what seems just a moment, we will follow along
and you will meet us at the bridge. Xoxo forever, our sweet
boy. Love and miss you already.
Bugsy,
10/15/2009 - 9/18/21
Our sweet tiny Pekingese, Bugsy, went to the Rainbow Bridge
Saturday 9/18/21. We brought Bugsy home when he was two months old
and weighed less than two pounds. He immediately became King of
the house. He demanded to be hand fed - specifically roast beef,
sleep in the bed, and given the spot of alpha dog. We were always
amazed by his intellect and independence. One of his favorite
activities was surveying the yard and protecting his family even
though he weighed 10 pounds. Bugsy had his favorite perches in the
house- his cushion under the table, his coffee table, and his
Louis where he could monitor things. Bugsy was absolutely precious
and we loved him so, from his furry Aladdin feet to his face even
as it grayed. His presence is very much missed. The house is
not the same without him. Mama and Sister miss you so much! We
love you forever little man! Our Inna!
Buttons, March
2007, November 28, 2021
My sweet Buttons, a spitting image of your mother, Molly. I lost
you yesterday, November 28, 2021 to advanced kidney disease. It
was such a tough decision to have you put to sleep but the doctors
could do no more to help you. I will cherish forever the few
moments I spent alone yesterday with you and it brings tears to my
eyes having to say the final goodbye. I will miss your
unique personality your beautiful coat and smile and that
beautiful high pitched meow you would do regularly. You were a
special friend to me for 14 years and you will be missed so much,
Sugar Buttons. I will see you at Rainbow Bridge when we will all
be together again along with your brothers and sisters.
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