Year 2000 Tributes

Eatonrocks Captain Honor thru Ezie

We will miss her and hope to meet her at the Bridge. She will always be special to all in our home. Love you girl from the furkids and us human ones also.

Marcy Graybill

Just three years old, Ebby was taken from us by FIP.
To my little girl: Where you were, there is a hole in my life, which I walk around all day, and fall into at night. I miss you, my sweet little Ebby Bear.

It is so hard saying good bye. We only knew you a month, but you were a very big part of our hearts. You were such a good little girl and we love you very much.

Michele & Jeff Lake

Thanks for being my best friend for 18 wonderful years. I love you!

Annette Ciolek

Ebony was a truly wonderful and good dog. She was with me for 13 years and saw me through thick and thin. We were a good team. I miss her. My heart aches for her, but there is some comfort knowing that she is not suffering any more. Her quality of life was too important to me. So long Ebs, I will see you later.

To Baby Ebony,
I'm so sorry things ended the way they did. Even though you were sick, I never expected the events to lead to me losing you so quickly. What hurts the most is your last memory of me was a shove into the cat crate and a trip to the vet. You had just made the connection that being placed in the cat crate would lead to that miserable ride in the car to the vet. Before you were sick, you actually enjoyed sleeping in the open crate. But that last time, I actually had to fight to get you into the crate and you cried so much that it made me cry right along with you. That last ride...I didn't know that I wouldn't be taking you home. I didn't say good-bye.

Oh Baby, this was so hard. I never expected not to bring you home that day. I never got the chance to hold you, smell you, feel your soft fur and say good-bye. I regret that most of all. I'm so sorry I couldn't be there for you and you had to end your life surrounded by strangers.

The apartment is so empty now. I keep expecting you to come around the corner, or to be under foot in the kitchen. Especially when I open the refrigerator. I don't know what was in there that interested you, but you were there each and every time the door opened. I miss that. I changed the linens on the bed today and missed your help. I loved the way you would jump under the sheets as I made the bed. When I finished making the bed, I would always have this little Ebony lump in the middle.

The first night without you, I could have sworn I heard your little paws on the carpet, I kept anticipating the bed jolting as you jumped up. But of course that little jolt never came.

Ebony, please know that mommy loves you very much. You were everything to me. My life is so empty now without you. I am so sorry you got sick, and I am so sorry your life had to end the way that it did. But please know that I love you and miss you terribly.

All my love,
Mommy

Ebony packed a ton of love into an eight pound body. She only weighed a bit over six when we sent her home where there is no more pain. We know it was the right thing to do. We never expected that we would hurt so much. Thankfully we still have Ivory to love. Ivory still looks for Ebony many times each day. How much does she understand?

Jim and Alice Blake

We all loved you very much everyday you were with us

Brenda, Jessica, & Lucas

Ebony,
You were Part of Our Family too. We will miss you We all Loved you. You brightened Many smiles, And Licked away many tears. Thank You.
Your Family
Grandpa, Gayle ,Al, Mike, Mary, Paul, Angie, Noel, Nyree, Nikki, Marc Tanya, Lavette, Aunt Dorothy, Chris, Stephanie, Prince Ali, Stephanie B, Thomas, China, And Devon

P.S
I'll watch Grandpa for you, And you kiss Nene for me
It may not have always seemed like I loved you But I did more than anyone will ever know.

Love you
China

My friend looked at me with her deep eyes, and we said goodbye. Ebony came into my life on the palm of my hand and left with her head on my shoulder laying against my neck. The rest of the day was as a dream, surely from which I would wake. Her sudden departure has made her memories all the more intense.

I will miss my friend, but today I know that her pain has ended. With the slight cock of her head, she will always remain my puppy. She touched me in more ways than she ever knew... I loved her, held her, and am honored to have called her Friend.

Run with the wind Ebony... for you are now at peace.

Tom Heling

Little Ebby Kitty, with the big, ROUND, yellow eyes set in all that black fur, with that MAGNIFICENT plumed tail. A year ago you went out, and never returned. Your tiny 7.5 lbs. left a gaping hole in the lives of those who so loved you. You ran the house with an iron paw, taught us how to speak Cat, tried to teach us to hunt chippies and field mice, loved to snuggle into one's arms and the crook of one's neck, and you were the premier laop-kitty of all times. To the end of our days, we will remember that tiny, silvery miaow, the cute trot across the backyard, with the plumes of your tail bouncing up and down, the curly "wool" of your precious little belly, and the love, Ebony, the love you absorbed, and gave back in full measure. You were a most unique FurPerson, and will be missed by each of us, until it is time for each of us to join you in a place where there are plenty of chippies for you to chase, and lots of warm and inviting laps for you to grace with your little presence. We love and miss you, so much, Ebby!

Marina, Christian, Jay, Bob and Buddy

Ebony was such a wonderful guinea pig, who was one of the gentlest creatures ever. She loved all people and animals. She will be missed dearly by my family, and even friends, who all loved her good, gentle nature. I feel truely blessed to have had Ebony as a pet.

Sara Kasper

Beloved friend and companion. Bo was a great addition to our family and kept her doggie siblings in line, and provided lots of love to her "mom" and family, she will be in our hearts forever and missed dearly.

Ebony, Mike and I came together in a unique way. Mike and I had been married only 3 months, when I expressed a desire to adopt a kitty. I missed m y family pet at home, and longed for one of my own.

We tried pet stores, and all we were told was that kittens weren't "in season". This made us laugh, 'cause it made it sound like they were fruit. We had gone to the animal shelter, and got the same thing there. Sorry, it wasn't kitten season. But we entered the "kitty room" anyway just to take a look. Out of all the cats in those cages, one beautiful little black and white girl took my eye. She was the only one that showed any kind of life, and took one look at us and started rubbing against her cage. She obviously wanted to be a part of our family.

We left, and when we just couldn't find anything that gave us that special feeling, we decided to go back and see the black and white again. Again, she showed lots of life, rubbing against the cage, and we decided we just had to have her. We found out then that she was just 2 days away from being euthanized.

That's how our love started. She provided many years of laughter, joy, anger and love. Mommy had to decide to send her home to the Bridge on Saturday, July 22, 2000 as she was just too sick and paralyzed to stay around. She will be missed so much.

We love and miss you Ebony,

Love,
Mommy, Daddy and Sister Tazzy

To my best friend Echo. Thanks for the best 13 years of my life you taught me so much..how to love, and how to give. Your love was always unconditional. Oh how I thank God for the time that we shared together but I always wish that I could have one more day with you. But I know you waited as long as could before you had to leave and that I am grateful for. How fitting your death was...it was just like you first day..Me holding you with a tear in my eye.

Till we meet again
I love you and miss you more than anything
Nicole

Dearest Echo. Just a little message that cannot convey the enormity of the grief and pain felt on your death. Grandma loved you dearly and I know she will think of you always - Goodbye.

Bianca Pearman-Brooks

You were a good Guinea Pig, gave me lots of affection and never complained about anything. I'll miss you! You were very playful.

Jaime

God bless you little Ed. I miss you very much, but know you are now better off. You seemed so sad and miserable to me at the end, even tho I don't believe you were in any pain. You were such a good little girl for 20 years, and I will never forget you. I hope you are running and playing with DeeDee and Marcy now....love always..mommy

Mom, Dad, Sissy, and Bud

Eddie was the most wonderful dog and the very best companion. Eddie is deeply loved and be missed so very much. He will never be forgotten. We love you very much and always will.

Rita and Paul Hendrickson

You are sorely missed, and still very much loved.

Denise Hackworth

Edie. I can't believe you are gone. You were my constant companion for twelve years. It seems so quiet now without the sound of your purrs. You will be terribly missed.

Christy

A dear friend that will be deeply missed. I know Edison and Mike will be waiting for me when I get there. Now I understand what unconditional love really is.

Brenda Goodbread

To my Sweet, beautiful 3-legged dog, who never let the loss of a limb stop her. Thank you for teaching me so much about both love and courage

Jennifer O'Loughlin

A little over 19 years ago, when my husband Russ and I were newly wed college students, we discovered a stray cat had a litter of kittens on the floor board of our car. Instead of disturbing the momma cat and her babies, we left our new family in the car and walked to school. Eventually, we moved our furry family and discovered that one little kitten was not thriving. We took her to the vet and the news was not good. We were told not to expect this furbaby to live. We took our new baby, Effie, upstairs into our apt. and gave her round the clock care. We found homes for all the other kittens and also for the momma. Effie, who we named after my cranky old Dutch aunt, was still struggling. We nursed her through seizures and other ailments. She started to thrive & spent many hours perched on my husband's shoulders while he studied. Effie became husband's shadow, demanding and always receiving just a spot of half & half cream in her "Highness" saucer for over 19 years. Her health was always good. We often joked that she would out live me. Today, I took her to our friend and vet, Sandy, thinking she had a dental problem. It turned out to be an aggressive oral cancer. We had to put our precious little gray tabby cat, with a red rubber nose, to sleep. Our hearts are breaking, but, she was too fine of cat to suffer. I know that she is being petted now by my mom, and "snooted" by our beloved dobermanns.

We loved her desperately and miss her even more, our little gray tabby with her red rubber nose.

Ann Craighead

Egbert, Golden Egg.
I will love you forever.
Shine on, Sun Poodsie.

Dan Cowan

8 Ball was the best dog ever. He protected me many times from other dogs, wild animals, and people. I miss him very much. And no other dog could ever fill 8 ball's spot. He will forever be missed. He was the sweetest dog you could ever meet. He even saved his best friend, Fidget(8' tall) from a wolf. 8 Ball did have a happy life. 8 Ball, wherever you are, I miss you!!!

Rachel

To My Sweetest Little Bunny Eight Ball,

You were the greatest bundle of joy in my life. I'll never forget the years of comfort and happiness you brought to me, the naps you took with mommy, how you would lick my hand to say "hi" or "thank you", how you would hop right out when I entered the room to see what was going on, how you warmed up to everyone who came to visit, or just lie quietly relaxing in your favorite spot. I will always cherish those wonderful moments we shared together.

Goodbye, Sweetheart. Mommy Loves You.

Vanessa Vega

To Einstein Bunny

How a little bunny like you could be so special is hard to imagine...
I never thought you would ever adjust to your disability but you were far braver than you size .. and far more wise in your understanding of how hard we tried to care for you and how much we loved you... we know that you understood that you were loved and we like to think that you loved us back in your own bunny way... we are even sure of it since you tooth purred when we rubbed your feet while you rested on my chest... we will miss you dearly..
Words cannot describe the loss I feel at your passing..
Such a loving dear bunny you were, but you were always a bunny and now you will get the chance once again to run free in the grass.
I pray that you happier than ever... and I miss you enormously..

Joe Yak

> Eliot, the Cat

>

> Eliot was golden haired

> long and fluffy

> not always very clean

> with a pointy face and green eyes

> sometimes frowning

>

> Eliot talked a lot

> especially when the food dish was low.

> It was never empty, because

> when it was low he wouldn¹t allow

> anyone to eat from it.

> Guardian of the dish, he would

> lie in front of it and meow

> loudly until it was refilled.

>

> Whenever he felt a twinge of anxiety

> or was bored

> or had just woken up

> or had a good/bad dream,

> he would have a bite to eat.

> As a result, he was a healthy

> 17 pounds. Strong, long legs,

> and a swishy tail,

> but a baby inside, who loved

> to sit on a lap and be petted.

>

> Eliot was named for T.S. Eliot,

> who wrote those wonderful

> poems about cats. And he wore

> his name proudly, especially

> lording it over poor Melville

> (Herman would have been better,

> or even Moby Dick, but Melville?)

> When we looked at Eliot, we saw

> "The naming of cats is a serious matter"

> How true.

>

> Eliot died of kidney failure

> when he was almost 11 years old.

> A short life for a cat, but

> his 8 years with us were good;

> there was always enough food,

> a soft spot to sleep, laps to

> languish in, kind words and

> soft touches. We made each

> other happy, and what else is

> life for?

Cheri Roberts

Einstein was a great dog and an even better friend he will be.Take care old buddy we miss you. Love Brian, Sarah and Connor.

I'm so sorry you are gone. I miss you, "Eliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiizabeth"
I love you

Lisa Carpenter

Thank you, Lizzy, for spending almost 20 years with us. We will miss you so terribly. We have been so honored with your presence in our life. Good-bye my baby girl.

Bobbi J. McCrady

Oh, Elizabeth. You were the one in the shelter that came to me first. The one that wanted to be touched the most. The choice was so easy to make. You were the one. The one I wanted to adopt the most. For more than six years, you showered me with purrs, and cuddles and your own special handshake. I miss you so.
I know you're in a wonderful place, full of sunny windows and lots of hands to rub you. I know I'll see you someday in that wonderful place. Goodbye...no, see you later...
Love Always, Dan

They say that reptiles are cold-blooded, but our iguana had the warmest heart there was, and she will be greatly missed. She had been neglected by her former owner, and still had a wonderful disposition.

Your time with us was all to brief,
And unfortunately, your time before,
Was filled with scars and neglect,
When you deserved so much more.

You never struck out in anger,
Nor scratched, or bit a hand.
Now you roam free over rainbow waters,
And bask on the sunlit sand.

We miss your gentle, smiling face,
We miss your antics and play.
But we know your free and happy now,
And we'll meet you at the bridge some day.

Love,
Mom & Dad

Dear Sweet Ellie...it was with great love and tenderness that we had to let you go to the Bridge. Your little body couldn't go on any more and I couldn't let you suffer. To me you always be the sweet like girl that came to us as a one year...smiling, happy, chasing your tennis ball in the backyard. You were with us 13 wonderful years. Even as you became older and you couldn't hear and you were slower, you were still our special girl. We will always see you in our hearts and miss and love you. Your family, Jan, Tom, Ralph, Steven, your furfriends, Bette, Taylor and Darcee..Play now at the Bridge, healthy and young again until we meet you...

Ellie was a very special little girl and a wonderful companion to her mom and dad. We will miss her greatly!
We love you our sweet little girl....

Marshall & Marta Greenman

Our Dear Sweet Ellie,
We miss you so much. You will be in our hearts forever!
We LOVE you!

Abigail, Benjamin, Carol, David & Raider

Elliot, I still call your name when I come home and it hurts. For ten years I have always waited for you to come home or knew that I had to pick you up from someplace...I knew I would see you again. Now I am so empty. I have always admired your patience, the way you dealt with things you could not change, the way you immediately adapt to a situation. The entire neighborhood loved you. I would smile when children came over to ask if you could come out and play. I miss you so much. I just want to hug you once more. I love you, Elliot.

Jon Wayne

My beloved Elliott was a true friend. Very loyal and beautiful. He was only seven years of age when he died. I am so thankful for the seven wonderful years I had with him. My only wish would have been to have many more years. I know he will be waiting for me when my time comes. Elliot I know you are watching down on us and you will be with me always. I miss you so much. I love you.

Sharon Clark

Little Elmer was always ready for anything. Although he was sick for a year, he never let it get the best of him. He rallied and came back so many times that the nurses at his vet nick-named him Rocky.

We went through so much together. You saved my life and you were the one constant in my life for a long time.
Letting you go was the hardest thing I have ever done.
I am grateful that during our last weekend together your breathing was a little easier and you seemed like your old self. I suspect you held yourself together for me because you knew I needed a little more time.
I miss you so much. Tonight was the first time I came home knowing I would never again see your little face pressed up to the window. It broke my heart.

Thank you Elmer for being my baby and my sweet boy. I am so sorry your last morning was so painful. I know it was somewhat selfish of me to wait until I was positive that I could no longer keep you comfortable. I think you understood and I appreciate your loving patience with me.
Good bye dear friend. Although I hurt so much now, you brought me more happiness than this suffering by 100 fold.

Trish

"ELMER"
our beloved child and fellow feline
9/85 - 6/22/00

I could have had you for an entire human lifetime and it still would have been too short. You are my brave, strong boy. I know that Morgan, Kitty, Kitten and Chewey were all there to welcome you to your new Home across the Rainbow Bridge. I promise you that Mommy will see you there one day. Please wait for me. In the meantime, sweetheart, we love and miss you so very much.

Love Always from Mommy, Daddy, Oliver and Bru
(Susan and Gregg Afflerbach)

Today, I said good-bye to one of a pair of cats that changed my mind about cats. I never considered myself a cat person -- we always had dogs in my family -- until Merlin and Elminster came along and opened my eyes. Elmie was a sweet, gentle, loving cat and we loved him dearly. He was always good for an inquisitive purr / grunt at meal time, or a snuggle on the couch. Elmie was my constant companion and friend and letting him go was hard, but I know he's not sick anymore, and he's in a better place.

Jennifer Jordan and Merlin.

Elmo was given to me by my husband, Terry, for my 31st birthday. He was a little sick at first but I nursed him to perfect health. He lived almost 9 yrs & was a huge part of our lives & everyone in our families. It has been almost a year since he died & I still miss him more & more. Thanks Elmo for always being their when I sick or sad & even happy I could always count on you. Elmo you do have a new little sister now(which you already know) her name is Dandy( a Cockatiel) & we tell her about you all the time. We have your ashes on the mantel with your pictures & I talk to you all the time. Dandy even plays with some of your toys & acts alot like you. Elmo always asked everyone "Whatcha' doin?" Well, Elmo I'm doin. I hope your doin good too. We all love you & miss you very much, everyday. Love you, Mom, Dad, Dandy. (Julie & Terry)

We'll always love you Elmoe. You were a member of our family. We'll miss you very much.

Tennille, Nancy, & Tabitha

We loved her and will miss her greatly

Chris and Ron Diamond

Elsie was a gift from God to my husband and our family. She was the most precious pug that was in our life for too short a time. We miss her terribly.

Joan Hock

My beloved Elsinore passed on Father's Day 2000. She was the light of my life, my special joy. I feel like a piece of my heart has been taken out and destroyed. Ellie was a wonderful companion; we were blessed with her presence for almost 11 years, but that time was not nearly enough.

Edward & Susan Weiss

Today, sweet Elvis, you are free. No more pain and lots of fields to run and play in. Please know that you were deeply loved as I know that you loved me. You will always hold a special place in my heart and I will dearly miss the strong gentle sound of your purr. Sleep well, my little snugglepuss. I love you.

Monica

Our best & loyal family member, Elvis, passed away today at 5pm. He was a loving and beautiful sheltie. He was 13 years old, the runt of the litter and had his share of health problems. He has been blind for the past several years and had been diagnosed with terminal heart problems 4 years ago! He was a fighter who, at times, I thought would outlive me. When he had sight he loved to play ball ( I thought he may have been a soccer player in a prior lifetime) and bubble. He and my daughter- 14- grew up together. We will miss him terribly and will never, ever forget the light, warmth and happiness he brought us. Farewell ol buddy. Save me a place where you are. When I get there we will, once again play ball. We love you

Dan & Anne

Great little dog....he is missed by all.

Al Mittiga

Elwood was, and probably still is, a true fireball. I will always remember him as fast and full of energy. His death has left a gaping hole in the hearts of this family, but we know that he is in a better place. May the world and Elwood know how much we love and miss him.

Ryan Woodall

Ema was a wonderful dog, a great friend who is deeply missed but we know that she is in a better place, free of pain, able to run around without any problems. We love her and miss her.

Cathy, Jerry, Scott & Joe& Gye-Cee

My cat, Emerson, acted more like a dog. He truely was my best companion for 12 years. I deeply miss him very much but he is in a better place now without any pain and suffering.

Katie Cowart

I got you from the local pet store and brought you home with me. You was the cutest little guinea pig in the store.
I loved you and tog care of you the best way I could. I got you a little lady guinea pig so you to could "fall in love" and make some cute babies. You and her was so cute together. Now you are gone, past away only 1 1/2 year after I brought you home with me. I am so sad and miss you so much Emil, so dos your little lady friend all alone now. I can still see allot of your wonderful personality in your lady friend. She has learned allot from you. I still hope that you manage to make her "with babies" before you got sick, then I also have your babies to remember you by. I have found this poem to you, take it with you so it can remind you how much I loved you and miss you.

We miss you always

Sally & Fiffer


GOODBYE

With heavy hearts; and a tear in our eyes
after all these years; we must say goodbye
Please understand; we've done all we could
if there was anything we could do; you know we would

I'm sitting right here; gently rub your ears
while I talk to you softly; trying to hold back the tears
The memories you gave us; we'll never forget
especially the ones; of the day we all met

One last hug; and one last kiss
you have no idea; how much you'll be missed
To look into your eyes; this one last time
you tell me it's ok; you know it's your time

Close your eyes now; and go to sleep
we'll pray to the Lord; you're soul he'll keep
Go in peace now; our good friend
we'll stay right here with you; until the end

Dream of that special day and time
when we'll meet at the Bridge; and all will be fine
We'll run and play; side by side
with a soft warm feeling; deep down inside

Your memory will live on; in each one of us
you'll always be number 1; to all of us
Have a safe journey; through the night
I promise when you awake; you'll be in God's light

So with heavy hearts; and tears in our eyes
just for now my friend; we say goodbye

(Poem written by John Quealy )

Sally Hvid

Dear Emily

Our dear little bunny, who always made us laugh. We were always so amazed how such a tiny bunny could be so mischievous! Also known as Emmylou, you were our ray of sunshine on sad days.

We miss you so much

Alex & Martin
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To the little girl with the big eyes and soft ways. You're missed more than you could ever know. We love you. Love, Kristin, Mom, Dad, and Mousey

Kristin

Dearest Emma,

We are so sorry that we had to have you put to sleep yesterday, but you were so tired and sick. We first found out about your cancer in July, and you seemed to do well after the surgery. But, in the last few weeks you suddenly lost so much weight and had trouble breathing. The cancer had spread, and Dr. Fred said that you would only suffer if we did not help you. We were so lucky to have almost two more weeks with you, and the last few days were spent together cuddling and purring. Today we suffer so that you didn't have to bear any pain, but we know that as time passes we will think more of all the wonderful years we had together rather than the last few days.

Your Mommy met you on the sidewalk in September of 1988, on her way to the bus. She stopped to say hello, and you followed her to the stop. She fell in love with you and took you right home to join your sister Hannah, who immediately stopped beating up on her teddy bear and turned on you. You were a teeny kitty and always seemed like a kitten to us. Although you did not play alot, you were often seized by the Elevenses and your life was energized by the cat teaser we brought home from a cat show several years ago. Do you remember your big adventure, when one night on the way home from the vet when you were little we stopped by a furniture store? Your Mommy waited in the car with you while your Daddy went in to look at mattresses. The man in the store said that you could come in because it was almost closing time and no one was there, so you helped us test the mattresses. You were the gentlest and sweetest of kitties, but a fierce mouse catcher. Hannah and Natasha sat stunned, while you cornered the prey. We are sorry for the ones we took away from you. However, you managed to kill a few, but to your credit you never ate them. Also, you were the fiercest Q-tip catcher in town. You would wrestle them out of the trash and strut down the hall chortling all the way to let your Mommy know that you had something for her. You strode proudly into the room, the Q-tip clenched firmly between your teeth (with your periodontal disease and resultant loss of teeth this was no easy task) and spat it out at Mommy's feet. Of course, you were highly praised for your courage. You always walked with your tail held high in the air, and often sat with it climbing straight up the back of the chair. If we scratched your lower back you raised your furry little behind up in the air, and curled your tail forward. You would raise your head when scratched. The natural temptation to attempt these maneuvers simultaneously to achieve a meeting of head and tail unfortunately proved fruitless. This must be attributed to your stubby tail. Although you had a soft meow, you stood up to Hannah with very fierce growls when she cornered you in the closet or under the kitchen cabinets. In your younger years you were also quite adept at paw to paw combat. You were very tolerant when Natasha joined the family, only occasionally swiping at her as she walked past, and you were civil to Rebecca (your human sister), when she joined the family sixteen months ago. She loved you and was very excited by you, which explains why she always shrieked at you. Just a week before you died, however, Rebecca walked over, petted you very gently, and laid her head against you to let you know how much she loved you and wanted you to feel better. You liked to be held, and let your Mommy and Daddy hold you like a baby. You especially liked to sit in our arms and look out the window. Despite your interest in the outdoors, you never attempted to run out the door, unlike others (Hannah). Lest anyone think you were perfect, it should be known that you had one weakness. You simply, for some unknown and unknowable reason, could not resist urinating on laundry or bags left on the kitchen floor. One of Mommy's most embarrassing moments came last year when you urinated in the bag of the man who had come to the house to test for lead paint. Luckily, he was understanding and you missed the important papers.

We will miss seeing you in your favorite spots, which changed seasonally. You liked to sleep between your Daddy's legs in the winter, and could sometimes be induced to crawl under the covers and cuddle up with us. You seemed to enjoy it because you purred, but after a few minutes you would shoot out from under the covers and disappear from the room. Perhaps you were just being polite. There is your bed in our bedroom. It was supposed to be for Natasha, but you claimed it for yourself. Your hiding spot was the basket on top of the pie safe in the dining room. It was always something of a surprise to be putting away dishes and look up to see your eyes peering out over the rim of the basket. In the winter you would curl up under the radiator in Mommy and Daddy's room.

There is so much more that we could say about you. You were simply the dearest little cat in the world and we love you so much. We will miss you and will always remember you.

Love forever,

Mommy and Daddy

I love Emma for her fuzzy loving ways she would nuzzle me and the times she would snub me when she was feeling anti-social. Emma loved her sister Katy and now Katy will join her sister in kitty heaven. Emma made life fuzzy and warm for me and her sister kitty and sister dog.

April Strongarone

Emma was full of life and very much like her owner. When she died so did a part of me and my past. Her ashes live on with me to save for the one day that I will join her to be soulmates forever...

I love you Emma

Kimberly

Emma! Was our special soul dog who came into our lives to teach us how to be special parents! She fostered two wild kittens who are now special members of the family! She had a special will for living and touched everyone who came into contact with her! Yes, she is at the rainbow bridge yet I know she is busy there also! Giving her special love that only Emmy could do! We love and miss you very much! Love, Jean & Deb; Phantom; Peek-A-Boo; Butterscotch & Smokey

Our beloved Emmett was hit my a car on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2000.
Please remember our family in your prayers. He was our baby.

Kelly and Jeremy Ely

FOR EMMYLOU

I'll sing to you in the morning
when the sun warms my back like you did,
asleep, dreaming with me,
tranquilizing me, like
a soft satin blanket -

I'll sing to you in the afternoon
when the day is tired and my spirit
needs nourishment, like you offered,
chocolate for my soul, wrapped in
striped paws-

I'll sing to you at night
when I'm scared and sleepless,
feeling too much a part of this world
and you will come to me and gently close my eyes
and I shall fall asleep
to the rhythm of a purr...

We lost our most gorgeous sammy puppy on New Years Eve through a car accident. We all miss Enzo terribly. He was loved every day of his too short life.

Libby and Richard Vine

Eric - You were my big cream colored teddy bear who loved everyone selflessly. We will love you always.

Angel your dog, Andy, Callie your two cat mates and your human family: Ray, Barb and Paula

Eric was a beautiful Golden Retriever when he was less than a year old. He lost his home and his family because they had to move in with Grandma who unhappily did not have the patience, understanding and nervous system for this rambunctious and exuberant puppy. So, having heard that he was available for adoption, I pursued all avenues necessary to procure him. The former owner assured me that he was housebroken, did not chew or destroy, none of which was true, because Eric did all of them. It did not matter; he did not to lie about anything, because I would have taken him in if the gentleman had confessed all of his bad habits to me. As it was, he learned to behave like a real gentleman with me. There was something about Eric that ingratiated him with everyone he met, including people who did not like and feared dogs, or so they thought until they encountered him. He brought immeasurable love and devotion into my life and lived with me for thirteen years. He died after a long illness, throughout which he was as sweet and accepting as ever. Because of my wonderful with Eric, I have been able to open my home and, more especially, my heart to another Golden, an enthusiastic female named Katie. She knows all about Eric, and listens to all my stories about him with admiration, but insists that she will be herself and not try to replace my golden boy whom I shall always miss and love.

My lovely boys - wee cute critters. How I loved you both. Eric, you left me first - quite unexpectedly one Sunday morning in May 1998. I only hope you slipped away in your sleep my little gentle friend.

Alfie, you stayed with me longer - till January 1999. It broke my heart when you became frail and I knew your time had come. you both meant so much to me, and I am a better person for having loved you.

Thank you for sharing your lives with me.

Till we meet again cupcakes.

Jo Wilson

Eric has been waiting alone at the Bridge for a little while, but this week Barney, Fred and Ernie all joined him. Barney on Aug 25th, Fred on Aug 29th and Ernie on Sept 1st.

Four brothers together through life, united again forever. Rest in peace sweet boys.

Jenny

I would like to offer my deepest condolences to Cindy with the loss of her beloved pet Eris. She was more than a dog to her for 17 years. I hope the sadness she now feels will lessen in time. Sweet sweet Eris had such a wonderful long and happy life. Rest in Peace little one.
Love,
Joy

Some people just don't seem to realize how important a pet is in someone's life...
I am glad I am not one of them.
From the day I saw you in that cage in the pet store, I knew I had to have you.
So I gave up my winter coat, and came home with YOU instead.
But it really was no sacrifice, because from the day I brought you home from that shop and introduced you into all the lives around me...it was love!!!
You were true happiness and quickly became everyone's "Baby Ernie".
You were a wonderful addition to the family, and as a puppy seldom made mistakes. An occasional "oops" here and there, but as soon as you were potty trained, it never ever happened again.
You never barked, chewed ,nor destroyed anything. You only gave us all of your love and affection.
You showed me such loyalty and faithfulness, and for that I am most grateful. Even when we brought Mikey an overbearing/bully Pit Bull into your life, you never became resentful or jealous. You became a father and faithful friend.
You always made me proud, so proud that you became the topic of alot of my conversations.
Everyone who knew me, knew you also. You were that much a part of my life.
I know that the last three months of your life were really hard on you and me. I hope that when I held you in the middle of the night it gave you comfort. I am grateful that you were able to hold out till the day after my wedding, and you got to see us come home as husband and wife. I know you waited for me for as long as you could.
Just another act of your bravery ,loyalty and unconditional love.
Now that you are up in Heaven at the Rainbow Bridge, life is very different without you. My drive home is lonely and filled with tears.
Sometimes to get myself through the day, I pretend that you are downstairs with your buddy Mikey or in the other room with Frank. There is a certain quietness and loneliness that lingers in the house(even Mikey seems to feel it sometimes).
Although you are not with us here at home, you are always in our hearts.
I know that in time it may get better, or so I am told.
You became such a part of my life, and I will continue to let you live everyday in my mind ,which is filled with fourteen years of our great memories .
Always watch over me and Frank and your loving buddy Mikey.
I refuse to ever say goodbye to you my "Baby Ernie", but I will say ,"See you over the Rainbow Ernie" Wait right there for me. I love you!!!

Colette Bradley-Taussi & Frank Taussi

My very special friend, my companion, my dear love...Ernie. You are missed now as deeply and profoundly as you were loved in life, more than words can express. You gave so much, I will remember your gentleness and dedication forever. A candle burns in my soul for you always.

Pat Wolfe

I had the fortune of knowing and caring for Ester for 17 years.
A few of things I learned are about patience, love, care and unconditional gratitude.
I learned the capacity of a body to bounce back and heal. I learned that on occasion....cats CAN fly.
Ester was my best friend, my lover, a very intuitive and generous spirit, very discerning when trusting people and strong as hell. She lived with me for 17 years and died with me on September 18,2000.

"Sleep well my friend. May you rest in peace & know that now that you're in Heaven, you can meow as loud as you want and not disturb anyone NOW!
I love you now and always, Mommy" (aka Lisa G)

Thank you E.T. for sharing your time here on Earth with me. Thank you for leaving when you did and sparing me the ordeal of having to make a very painful decision. You were always my special "little boy". Perhaps you really were an extra terrestrial who somehow landed in a very frail feline body. You certainly didn't seem to know much about being a cat. But that, of course, was your charm. Smoke misses you terribly, but we will give her lots of love and I know she will be okay. I know we will come together again someday in the light of oneness. I will carry you always in my heart.

Cecilia Gonzalez

Etc. was very special loving and caring cat. I was the only one who could "put her under my chin". We got her a cat naper for her to sleep in at night. I was VERY sad when she passed away. I would do anything for her to be here right now. I know I can get another cat but even if I do it will NEVER replace Etc.

Rebecca W

I bought Ethal when she was abandoned by her mother in the first months of her life. I raised Ethal on a bottle, until she was able to eat grain and be weaned. In that time, we became close friends. She would follow me wherever I went, always begging for more milk and attention. As, Ethal grew so did I, and our friendship. I had a flock of 14 ewes, all of black faces, except Ethal. She was always the special one, regularly letting herself out of her pen, grazing the yard to her content, then back to the pen for a nap. Of all my animals, I'm sure Ethal taught me the most, her last lesson being how to say good-bye. On Jan. 24, my barn burnt down in the night. I lost seven of my sheep, including my Ethal and her newborn. Ethal will always be remembered by me, my family, friends and neighbors. Ethal- I am so sorry I was not a better shepard. You trusted me, and I let you down. all you wanted from me was my best, I should of tried to get you out and for that I will be forever sorry. I will always remember, and love you.

Cate

When I found you at midnight on Christmas Eve I didn't know then if I could keep you. Mom and Dad never let me keep any of the cats I brought home. When they saw you they fell in love with you. I couldn't believe they let me keep you. You gave us many years of joy and happiness. When I left for the Air Force I knew Mom and Dad would take care of you. When I came home from the Air Force there you were to greet me in the red, white and blue ribbon that Mom had put on you. Many years passed and I got married and had my dream come true of having my daughter Jaime! I am grateful that you lived long enough to meet her and my husband, Michael. When you died Mom didn't want to tell me. When she did she said that you died in your sleep in your favorite place, under the Christmas Tree. You were brought to me by the magic of Christmas and I truly believe that you were born for me. I know you are in Heaven with Skippy and waiting for the day when we can all be together.
Love is forever,
Doreen

Eve Arden, you were a wonderful and special friend to me; you came to me when I was grieving for the loss of another, and I will always remember your soft paw against my face . . .the first time. . .and the last. Till we meet again.

Carol Niswonger

Kerby follows his cousin, AWOL and grandma, Kelly to the Rainbow Bridge. I own his 14 yr. old sire and never expected Kerby to die first. He had what we thought was inflammatory bowel disease since 1/00, but he was failing. Finally, an exam by an internist vet. showed that he had lymphoma so I agreed to put him to sleep that day. Kerby was a show dog and a Champion, tho not one of the greats. He excelled in sweetness and caring. He was the pack leader, kept peace, cleaned doggy teeth. I miss him very much. Love, Vicki

Vicki Maher

You will always be #1 in our hearts and our memories of you will last a lifetime.

Dorothy Schuerman, Georgette Schaefer, Chris Ann Vohsen

A sweet little angel,,,taken home to heaven far too soon

Debra Davis

My best friend, her life ended to soon. I will be looking for her at the bridge.

John Daly