Year 2000 Tributes

Tabby thru Ty-Ty

Tabby: words can not describe our love for you, and the love we know you had for us. You were simply gorgeous, elegant, patient... We loved you until the very end, as you loved us. We will miss you the rest of our lives, but are so happy you were in our lives. You were all we'd ever talk about.
Please rest in peace.
Love, your mommy and daddy.

Letting you go was the hardest thing we have ever had to do.
We did what we thought was best and didn't want you to suffer.
You looked so healthy and that made it so much harder.
Sasha is looking after us but always looking for you to come out to play.
I know your happy now and we will be together again someday.
We love you and miss you so much!
Mom, Nacolle, Zachary (& Tabby's sister, SASHA)

Tabby girl, Even though you were Mom's kitty, I loved you. I came home from TN. and you had been gone 3 days. You were loved and not forgotten, mysterious as your demise was, I hope everything's ok now. See you later girl.

Leah A

You have touched my heart and my soul,,

how can I ever thank you for your love??

You are my Tabby girl,,,, always and forever

I will never be the same,, your pawprints are on my heart,,,

run tabby, play, and roll in the sun,,,,,,,,,,,,,

wait for me, wait for me

mom/Diane

Tabby Story
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/4328/tabbystory.html

Tabby - You fought so hard to stay with Mom thru the holidays... we finally had to help you to the bridge.
But I know you rest easier now.. and your liver is healthy. Please be there for Mom... when she goes over the bridge too.

Love Kathy

Dear Tabi: How I miss you. Daddy and Tiger miss you too! You were my little girl! I swear you could tell time because you waited for me to come home from work. When the bedroom window was open, you'd recognize my car and jump down from the windowsill and run downstairs to meet me at the door and then run in the kitchen to get your dinner. Why did you have to have congestive heart failure? You only acted ill for a few days. I got you to the vet at the first sign you didn't feel well. Baby, I love you so much and I miss you terribly. I don't know how Tiger will accept his loneliness -- or how I will handle not having you near me. You were so unique -- making faces at Daddy when he talked to you and even closing your eyes so you wouldn't have to look at him.

Precious, you died with the wonderful Dr. Bush watching you; you wouldn't wait for me; I was on my way with Chuck! You were still warm when I kissed you goodbye. You were certainly a loved pet. All the anguish I'm going through is worth it for I had nothing but wonderful times with you. You and Tiger never ever did anything wrong. Best pets in the world. Be at peace, my little one. I love and miss you as does Jackie and Chuckie too. I'd do anything to have you back with us! Love, Mommie

Jackie Murphy

Tabitha was a beautiful cat. She was full of life and love. She had more personality then more people I know.

She will be missed by Samantha, Derrick and her pal Rocky.

My baby its been almost a year since you left me.. Its 2 am and I can't sleep grieving over you still.. I will never ever forget you.. or stop crying that you left me so suddenly.. I loved you more than anything..I still do and always will.. When you left me you took my heart.. I will not and cannot ever love anyone like that again... My heart was forever shattered when you left me..

I love you my sweet baby... Mommy

Known by so many names; Tabitha, Nutten, Menows, I can't express to you how much you meant to me. There were so many times when I felt so alone and you made my empty house a home. When I felt sometimes like no one cared, there you were, with oodles of affection to give. How I will miss our little "talks", where you popped, speaked, and made all kinds of noises to tell me how you felt. You were so much more than an animal for me. It was so hard to act on my responsibility as your owner to put you down when your quality of life had so greatly diminished. I think in many ways, you had told me it was time for you to go. I couldn't stand to see you lose the spunk we once had or the graceful dignity that you always carried yourself with. I hope I meant as much to you as you did to me and wherever you are, I hope someone has left a toasty towel, fresh from the dryer, in a conveniently sunny spot, with your name on it. I love you very much and miss you dreadfully, Mommy.

I will always love you big sweet boy.

Karen

I took care of you for daddy and then you took care of me. Tell Daddy I miss him. I miss you both very much. One day we will all be together again. All your dog friends bark and look for you. I miss you so much by my side. I love you Taco. Love always, Cathy

Cathy Harris

I gave you to your Daddy seven months ago and I will never forget that day and how it had made me feel. I had saved your life and you had reacted as though you had known with all the kisses you had given me, as a had held you in my arms. A special bond had formed between you and I that day and no one could ever break that bond we had shared.
This day was the beginning of your new life with a new loving family and you were your daddy's pride and joy. You loved your new family and new home and even though you didn't stand a foot off the ground your best friend was a Cody who was twenty-times bigger than you, but you had believed you were as just as big as him, had do everything Cody would do, and follow him everywhere.
I wasn't there that fateful night when someone had given you and your friends anti-freeze. I wasn't there to save you this time and it truly hurts me.
I will always remember how your daddy would call and tell me "Your son is being bad and he did this wrong or that wrong". I would just laugh, knowing you were on your Daddy's lap and kissing the phone, as though to say "I did it Mommy, but please don't be mad at me." And I never did become upset with you because you could do no wrong in my eyes. I was proud of you and dearly loved you. I had even made you up a song and would sing it to you, as you would lay on my lap for hours on end.
You were our pride and joy and will surely be missed. I will miss all the love you had given to me. I will miss you so much and I will miss Cody Bear, Trigger, and Funshine Sunshine. Mommy loves and misses you so much.
Love Mommy

Taffi our sweet angel, we love you so much. We will miss you soooo much. God will take care of you until we see you again.

The O'Shields Family

Election Day 2000 will be remembered by millions, but for us, it was the day our best friend, Taffy, passed over the Rainbow Bridge. Taffy was the lion of Applewood Lodge, our rustic country home in Wisconsin. We found him there in the tall grass in 1993, and he played with us, and moved into our house when he felt like it, and came to sleep in our bed every night. But he loved the outdoors and his freedom. He loved it till the last moment, when he was stricken with feline heart disease. He died quietly, and bravely, as he had lived. They say 7 years is the average lifespan for an outdoor cat. Taffy made it to 8, and packed a hundred years of vitality and love into those few happy years for us all.

Chuck and Vicki Ebeling

We lost our "baby" today. My husband adopted Taffy 14 yrs ago. She was like his child. When I met her "Dad" five years ago, she became my "child", too. She had a heart of gold. We will miss her smiling face. She was so eager to see us both, but especially her "Dad".

I came home today and found her. Her "Dad" is out of town. I'm going to have to call him tonight and tell him. It will break his heart as it is mine. She was old and had alot of health problems, but she was ok this morning when I left her.

Marsha Bundy

Taffy you will always be in my heart. I love and miss you Taffy girl. You are so special. I will miss you My Angel. You gave us so much joy in our lives.

Lucy

We will miss our little Bayou Puppy dearly

Darlene and Carl Morner

To the best BUDDY... You did everything you were "hired" to do, you were always there - guarding the house when I was gone, welcoming me home after a long day at work, always there when I needed to talk or wasn't feeling well, and always ready to play and go for walks.

To our Taffers, we will miss you. We loved you from the day we brought you home and you loved us unconditionally in return. No longer will you greet us with your tail wagging as we would arrive home and we will always remember those doggy kisses and belly rubs. You will always be part of our family and we will meet you again at Rainbow Bridge. Take care little girl.

Gary, Cheryle, Rob & Eric

After all these months Tag is still missed as she was my soul mate and a very special girl.

Suzi

I miss you Tai. Your soft fur, wet little nose and the times we had together for almost 13 years. Our camping trips and all our adventures together. You were one special furry person. You will always remain in my heart. We have a new furry friend in our home now. He needed a home , and we needed him too. We found him at the rescue service . He's a real love too. He's part pekinese and so different, but a sweet little dog no less. He's something fury and warm to hold and to love. Till I see you and hold you again Tai you will always be in my heart. Love Mom.

L. Nelson

On Tuesday 4/4 I lost my aunts dog of 16 1/2 yrs. My aunt passed away 1 1/2 yrs ago and I took her dog in. He gave me great companionship and everyone in the neighborhood loved him. He started to have heart problems and I had to put him to sleep so he wouldn't suffer. A part of my heart left me when he went away but I know he is with my aunt now in a much better place. He will always be remembered as a wonderful friend to me. I will never forget him.
Goodbye Tai Debbie

Taj, you went so quickly I never had a chance to say good-bye. Maybe I wasn't meant to say, "Good Bye", but, rather, "Later". Gone but not forgotten.

David Bull

Dear Little Taji,

Your time here was so brief. I was already bonded with you and loved you so. Now I only imagine you as a little kitten angel with kitten wings. May God take good care of you. My tears will not stop falling....I miss you so my dear little kitten.

Joyce

Ziggy passed away peacefully after fighting pneumonia for the past 6 weeks. He was 27 years old and I had been blessed with having and loving him for the past 21 years!
In his younger days, we did a lot of eventing and showing and he was always eager to please. He had a heart bigger than any other horse that I have known (or probably ever will know again)and he would jump anything that you put in front of him. He would have tried to jump the moon if I had asked him! He was always a gentleman and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. He certainly deserves the peace and rest that I know he is now enjoying. Goodbye old friend.

Jane

She lived through all of her nine lives and many more. She is sadly missed each and every day. Tammy brought a smile to our lives.

Jane Rhodes

Tammy was a loyal companion throughout my husband's illness. He died April 10, 2000. No matter what the program required, Tammy was a loyal soldier and went along with it. During her master's last days Tammy was showing signs a physical decline but she waited until he was ready to greet her, meanwhile supporting me in my grief.

Blanche

Tammy was my most beloved pet. People ask, "you have a pet turkey, aren't they dumb?" My answer is no! Tammy was intelligent and loved me so much. I loved her more than words can say. She knew what I would say to her, and she was as faithful and loving as any other pet.
Tammy you were my baby, the best pet I ever had. Life is not the same without you. Enjoy yourself and be healthy and happy at Rainbow Bridge where some day we'll meet again.
I love you "Tammy-Turkins", my "Babush".
Love, Mama Jan

A true devoted loving friend for nearly 15 years. She helped me through constant illness and disability. I miss her beyond all words.
I want to thank you Tammy with all of my heart, you gave me so much. You are my whole life. I will always, always love you.
Tammy you are buried with love forever in my heart.
ALWAYS

Jannet

All of us miss you so much. We love you dearly and hope that we can one day see you again.

Your Family,

Mom, Dad & Your Two Big Brothers

My dear sweet Tammy, passed away on Saturday morning after being knocked down. No doubt, you were being mad as usual, up to mischief. I'm sure that you thought you were safe with it only being 7am when the roads were quiet, I'm so sad that someone drove along that road at that moment and took your life from you. I don't know if they knew they had hit you babe, a nice lady called Sue found you and took you to the local vet. We didn't know until 8.30 when the vet phoned you, and Joe & Clare

WE ALL LOVE YOU FOREVER MY SWEET ONE.

"NUTTER" "BABE" "FLUFFY" and all the other names you have ever acquired during your five years on this earth!!!

THANKYOU FOR MAKING US HAPPY

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS.

X

She was my best friend since I was 7 years old. I miss her so much! Rest in peace girlie!

Amanda Cocco

Tam'ra My Love~

I'm so thankful we rescued you on August 10, 2000.
Even though you were only in our life for three short months, you brought Co'die, Samantha Jo and myself Great Love, Joy and Happiness. Your memory will never fade, our love for you will never cease. You will "ALWAYS" be in our hearts.

Farewell Tammy Tam, Rest In Peace.

God Bless - Love Mommy Charmaine, Co'die and Samantha Jo

She was my best red-headed girlfriend, always there and always willing to listen. I will miss her so much but I know one day we will meet at Rainbow Bridge.

Vicki Collier-Teal

To the best baby girl ever. We know you'll be our angel baby now. You left too soon, but we were blessed to have you for the time we did. Your time in our lives will forever be in our hearts and our minds. You've taught us so much and we are thankful you spent your precious time on this earth with us. We will cross that bridge to you soon with a cookie in our pocket and all the love in our hearts.

Victor and Lori Armstrong

To our little baby, may you rest in pure peace. The love we have for you is now making our hearts ache. You gave us unconditional, non-judgmental love, and for that you will always be loved. Mommie, Daddie, and Kiki miss you terribly and you will never be forgotten. We loved you too much to force you to stay with us. You will always be our little angel, and we will see you again someday. May you rest on a big 'ole dryer sheet in the sky...

Michele and David Reed

Tango-we only had 3 years together, it was far too short. I miss you so much and I love you with all my heart. I will forever see you in my mind as the days old kitten I found with your brother Whiskey and sister Sierra after your mama was killed. I remember nursing you, holding you, kissing you.
I miss your "happy dance" and your loud meows. I can't believe I'll never see, hear and hold you again. I miss looking into those beautiful, sweet and loving eyes. I would give so much to hold you once more. I miss that I will never again have you kneed my hair like you did every night. I will miss you snuggling with me when I'm sick & holding my hand & squeezing my fingers.
I am so grateful for every day that we had together & I will cherish your memory always.
I Love You Always,
your Mama

Tanqueray my loyal friend
Hugging and kissing me ,right to the end
No more baby to make it all fun
No one asking for bones to make me run
I woke up this morning with tears in my eyes
Knowing again I would have to say bye
It happened so fast and you became old
Now andrea's and my hearts' so broken and cold
I am here looking at toys you chew
I want you back, I do, I do
I'll miss you my loyal friend
Hugging and kissing you right to the end.
(Forever our 1st child we will look for you running in green fields. mommy and daddy love the tangdog.)

Only in this life for one short week, this tiny baby will be missed forever.
Thank you, God, for the gift of his short life, and for allowing him to pass quietly and peacefully. I loved you, baby.

Allison McGuerty

Tanna - my beautiful, gentle, beloved friend. You brought me so much joy with your grace, your spirit, your nobility and sense of fun. And now, so much pain with your sudden and so unexpected parting. You are loved, you are missed, you will always be a part of me.

Take good care of her mum and dad until the day we are once again united.

Sleep well, baby.

Lynn

I never wanted her to hurt anymore, I love her so.

Jane Heuperman

Tanner was my children's first dog and he stayed with us for 4 wonderful months. He was hit by a pickup while the girls were away.

Deena

A good boy A best friend
A cherished family member
very much loved
desperately missed

Judy McCollough

Tanner;
We loved you so much; you were just developing into the wonderful dog we knew you were. How we will miss you, your barks, and the fun and love you gave us!! May you run and romp happily and safely while at Rainbow Bridge. We love you Tan Man!

Barrow Family

Dear Tannor, my faithful friend and constant companion for four short years.
As I write this tribute with tears streaming down my face, my words
seem so empty to tell of your love and joy you brought into my life.
I long for that day we will be together again and if ment to be
today, that would have been to long to be without your warmth, your special face,
and your undying faithfulness.
You were always with me where ever I went. When I was driving my tractor you were there on your pallet.
When I was in my pickup, you were on your box looking out the window.
When we went to the house after work you joined me in my easy chair watching TV.
I love and miss you very much and I will long for that day I can hold
you in my arms again and feel the joy of your little tongue and see the
excitement in your little eyes as you welcome me home never to be separated again.
I miss you dearly and wish we could have had much more time together.

Forever your loving companion,
Joe

To my special love, Tanny-Girl. I miss you so much. You were there for me when I had my heart attack. It hurt, but I was glad I was there this morning to help you walk the bridge. Save a spot for me, baby. I'll see you there when it's my turn. Love, Daddy.

Tara was a loyal, devoted and loving pet. During her twelve years, she proudly raised a litter of seven pups and we chose to keep one of her pups, Cassie who is now 8 years old herself. Tara and Cassie have never been separated since and Cassie now mourns the loss of her mother by howling. How do I explain to Cassie that I had to make the terrible decision to have Tara put to sleep as her back legs had failed, she could hardly pull herself up to walk and she had a benign tumour below her tail, which would have left her incontinent had we agreed for her to have the operation to remove it.
My decision has left Cassie without her mother and us without a loving pet who was always so full of life. Her old age would probably have meant she wouldn't have pulled through an operation and she looked so tired. We didn't want her to suffer but I feel I have let her down by not being able to make her better.
Tara and Cassie have always lived outside and it is to the garden that her ashes will return so she can be near Cassie but the garden is so quiet and dark without her. I miss you Tara xxx

Helen Lee

A most beloved and wise little being. My life will never be as good as when she was by my side. I pray she is being cared for in the spirit world until I get there.

October 18, 2000 we lost our very special best friend. After 5 months of illness, we all new it was time for you to leave us. Although Tara is gone, she will never be forgotten. Tara has a special place in our family's heart, where she will remain forever.

We had the love of Tara for 12 years and although we are suffering such a loss, it wasn't fair for her to suffer in pain - may she rest in peace.

Lori Smillie

Now, in October, deeply I'll remember,
The leafy wind, whispering at the window pane,
The countless moons of your years,
Lit by this candle's gentle flame.
It is as if you still remain,
Your bright eyes turned to the door,
And the tender touch of your paw.

John Garland

The greatest friend and companion - she will be sadly missed

Frank Shearman

Tara was a beautiful, intelligent, and gentle animal. She was and always will be loved by her family whom cherished everyday with her. Thank you for all your love, Tara. You gave us so much joy and you will never be forgotten!

Tara we miss you so much, but now you are with your momma Cody. You are gone from our sight but forever in our hearts.

Mark and Cindy Lowans

Tara was very special to me. After years of pleading with my parents I received Tara (aka Tarza, Tarzan, Tarzana, and Tartar) for my 11th birthday. She always meet me at the door when I came home from school, and enjoyed 'reading' books with me .She was a sweet old fat cat, who could barely make the 18 inch jump to my bed.

She was a close friend for 11 years. When, on Aug 7 1999, my mother called me home from a friends house to tell me that she was 'sick'. My baby Tartar was a diabetic and had gone into kidney and liver failure, there was nothing that could be done for her. I miss her so much, I miss when she curled up next to me when I don't feel well. I miss her sitting on my books when I am trying to study.

And Tara, Eric loved you too. He was there for me and you that last day. Even though he was allergic to you, it was nothing against you. You will always be in my heart, and I amy sure his too (and his nose :) ) Moose Goose misses you she wanders the house mewing looking for you. She still stays away from your/my room, as though she expects you to defend your territory. I just wish Justin was old enough to remember you. He and Moose Goose play this game that is so cute!

I love you Tara, and I am sure I will see you again.

Danielle

We miss you so much Tara.. You were our special Boxer Baby and our hearts are still hurting from you sudden departure but we know you had to go and your not hurting anymore. We know that your in a better place and having so much fun running and playing with the other Boxers at the rainbow bridge....doing the Kidney Bean and those special Boxer wiggles we loved so much...We'll see you again Special Baby and we'll cross that Rainbow Bridge together.. You'll be in our hearts forever Tara.. we love you so much...

Mommy and Daddy

We lost our best bud yesterday, our shih tzu - Tara. She's been our love and life for the last 16 years and one week. We miss her so. Today I awoke, and she wasn't there to give me her thousands of kisses of love. Every morning and every evening, she had to fill us with her kisses. Many times, we had to tell her "that's enough" - otherwise, she would have licked us until there was a hole in her tongue. She was such a beautiful and sweet dog- there will never be another. Dear sweet Tara - we love you so. We were so blessed to have you as long as we did. And, also blessed that we were both with you when you took your last breath. As we told you then, take our love - as we will keep your love with us. We couldn't have loved you more - and we know you felt the same way about us.

Mama Kathy and Papa Doug

Tara a wonderful reflection of God's unconditional love!!
2 Samuel 3,
AND:
"Now it will be seen that, in so far as the tame animal has a real self or personality, it owes this almost entirely to its master. If a good sheepdog seems 'almost human' that is because a good shepherd has made it so." "And in this way it seem to me possible that certain animals may have an immortality, not in themselves, but in the immortality of their masters." "If you ask, concerning an animal thus raised where its personal identity resides, I answer where its identity always did reside in the earthly life, to the relation of the Body and, specially to the master" "In other words a man(woman) will know his(her) dog: the dog will know its master and, in knowing him(her), will be itself. To ask that it should be any other way is probably to ask for what has no meaning. Animals aren't like that, and don't want to be".
C.S. Lewis, The Problem of Pain

Thank you for allowing me to be your shepherd.
Love, Mommy

Tarrie, you will always be loved little Tosh.

Carol & Rob Bokinz

She was the best pony

Maureen Hall

My heart will be forever broken with the loss of my child, my best friend and my constant companion. I can only hope that one day we will be together again.

Tara Catalano-Smith

Tar Baby was my best friend in the whole world. She was my little girl. She was the only one I could trust 100%. She was always unconditionally loyal and loving. I picked her out at the shelter when she was a baby and we've been through so much together. This is my first full day without her and I'm so lonely. I don't know how I'll survive without her. I loved her more than life itself. She was always there for me. Towards the end I said, "Her little body might give out, but her spirit and soul never will." During her last few days her condition deteriorated very rapidly and I knew what I had to do. I made arrangements for euthanasia, individual cremation, and a cedar chest for her remains. I kissed her, stroked her, and said my good-byes as the veterinarian placed the needle in her paw. She went to sleep very quickly as if she were so tired and ready to go. Tar Baby, I will love you and think of you forever. I pray that you are with angels now. Someday we will be together for eternity.

Denise

Returned to the earth which made him,

Like a drop of rain flowing to the ocean,

A spark of fire rising to the heavens,

Returning to the earth which gave him life,

To join Hernes pack forever hunting,

Soul running free guided by the four winds,

May the spirit satisfy you,

With the water of grace,

The love of your creator be with you,

Goodbye dear friend,

Your memory lives forever.

Mike

A scar deep in my heart
And one upon my knee,
Are what remains of my love
And will always stay with me.
One careless moment
On my behalf,
Carried you out of my sight
And out of my life
I asked God to take you then and there
If you were meant to go,
But he didn't answer my request
And why? I'll never know.
They tell me that you're happy now
And I believe its true.
But I can't forget the suffering
And the pain that you went through.
I'm sorry that I let you down
On me you did depend.
This "only human" person
Lost her happy dearest friend
As people do remind me
Your life (though short) was full
My happiness left when you did
Everythings come to a standstill

Karen Hands (Dunstable)

Were do I begin Tarrah its been 4 days without you and we miss you Terribly. You were such a special dog always there when I needed you how can I thank you, you really touched our hearts pretty girl ,luger misses you to She's quiet do you believe that. The days are hard but the nights are worse . I hope you know we are thinking about you, you were very brave Friday and I'm proud of you I just wish it wasn't the last time with you I really didn't Want to let you go but I think you were tired of fighting, you really put up A fight you hung on as long as you could everyone misses you they said how Sweet and kin hearted you were. Which I agree. Well pretty girl it time to set You free but remember :you be in my heart from this day on now and Forevermore; we love and miss you terribly...I miss your face..love always Your mom Lisa and Chris.

Tash was a loved family member, she came over with Crimped ears at age 2 and fought off Feline Leukemia throughout her life until age five. Tash was the greatest. She used to sit with me as I drew pictures, she would play with the water when I brushed my teeth and give me a professional 'hair-do' rats' nest in my hair at night! I can't express how much you are Missed Tash, by me and everyone else. My partner, companion and friend. Tash I love you.

Tasha my friend I know you went through alot and hung on for me, I am grateful for the years we had together and I miss you, and its hard to go on without you here with me. I will rejoice when the day comes for us to be together again my friend forever you will be in my heart and in my mind everyday of my life.

Your friend,
Patty

Forever in my heart, greatly missed.
Rest easy till we meet at the bridge.

Your dad, Bill

Tasha, You were a very good girl. I wish you hadn't passed on so quickly. I hope you know we loved you, and that now you are in a place with lots of balls to play with, all day to play, and no achy hips.

Karin Tydeman

I would like to thank Tasha for staying with me for so many years. I will never forget the years we had together, the fun we had, the things you taught me, the love you have always given to me. I will cherish you always.

Nicole

My beloved Tasha endured with me all my heartbreaks and loves, all my hardships and successes.
She was the only constant joy in my life. I have never loved anyone or anything as much as I loved Tasha.
She will forever be embedded in my heart.

Laraine

Tasha I love you so much.
Thank you for being a great and loyal pet.
You will never be forgotten.

Nick Louque

Tasha we love you so much and there will never be a day that we will not think of you, you brought us so much happiness to us and everyone you came in contact with, our lives will never be the same, your brother and sister are so sad you are gone and they keep looking for you, but we are giving them alot of love and helping them understand, Dad and I already made a special place for you when the time is right, Tasha you are now in no pain and free to run and play and I know everyone at rainbows bridge will love you as we do.
Love
Mom and Dad

Tasha was the greatest dog I ever had. She knew me so well.
When she got so sick she would have accidents in the house, automatically she would punish herself by going in the pet taxi and she wouldn't come out. I would take her for walks without a leash at times and she would stay right by my side. She would dance and sing. She was a very special pet.
She will be severely loved and missed. Good bye Tasha,
We love and miss you very much.

Angela Harty

She was our girl.

To those who didn't know her, Tasha looked like any ordinary standard poodle. But to those who knew and loved her, she was more than something special. Even though she was our pet for less than three years, she felt as if she was always a part of our lives.

We first knew about Tasha a little more than four years ago. Jean's sister Nancy Bollig is a Vet Technician at the Westgate Animal Clinic in Madison. One day, she received a call from a groomer that she knew who owned Tasha's parents. Tasha was given to an older couple who had her for over six years, but were retired, and wanted to travel, and wanted to give up Tasha. What's more, Tasha needed surgery on one of her legs, and it would cost about $1200. The owners said that if they couldn't find a home for her in a week, they'd just put her down. And, of course, the new owner was going to have to pick up the bill for the surgery. That was going to make it very unlikely that someone would take Tasha.

But Nancy & others at the Westgate clinic decided to take a chance. They did the surgery themselves, and one of the vets was going to take Tasha home. Unfortunately, that lasted only one night. The vet had a German Shepherd who wanted no part of Tasha. When she came back to the clinic, even though Nancy had another poodle (Rosie) at home, she took Tasha home with her.

Tasha lived with the Bollig's for about a year and a half. Nancy, husband Steve, and son Tyler were blessed in July of 1997 with twin boys Jackson and Wyatt. Tasha was a housedog, but moved to the outside kennel with Rosie.

A couple of times while they were on vacation, Jean & I watched Tasha at our house. Now, Nancy asked if we wanted Tasha on a full-time basis. While Jean wanted her, I wasn't sure if I was ready to watch a dog full-time. We decided to try it, and New Year's Eve night in 1997 Tasha came to live with us. After about two days, it was clear to me that she was one of the nicest dogs I had ever known.

Here are a couple of stories about Tasha to show what kind of a dog she was.

She was a fairly large dog, about 50 lbs. She did come with a portable kennel that she was used to staying in when inside. When you wanted her to go in the kennel, you simply said to her, "Tasha, kennel up!" and she would walk into the kennel and lie down, while you closed it up. I'm a meteorologist for a local TV station, and at the time, I would leave for work at about 3:30 AM. Jean's a teacher, so she would leave about 6:30 AM. Tasha became so used to the routine, that as Jean was in the bathroom drying her hair, Tasha knew that it was about time to go into the kennel. So when Jean finished, she'd find Tasha already lying in the kennel! And she'd stay quietly in there until I came home from work 9 or 10 hours later, around 3 or 4 PM. But she was so well behaved, after a few months we didn't bother with the kennel anymore.

Just how well behaved? In the last year, I moved to the evening TV schedule. Now, Jean would be up early, and getting ready to go to work while I was sleeping. But every morning, within 5 minutes of 5:55 AM(!) she would come into the bedroom and just wait by the edge of the bed for me to take her out. And if she had to go, she'd look at me and give me a "Woof!" to let me know she had to go now! What a system, and what a dog! We'd laugh about it every morning.

But that's the kind of a dog she was. A loud bark, but gentle around children, and a real cuddler at night. If one person was on the bed, she'd jump up and sleep near the foot of the bed where the other person would sleep. If both of us were on the bed, she'd sleep on the floor at the foot of the bed. If one person was in the bedroom and the other was in the living room, she'd often sleep in the hallway so she could be equally close to both of us.

On June 12th, our son Charlie was born. We've had a bassinet for him, and when Tasha came in from going outside, she'd immediately go to the bassinet to check on Charlie. If he's start crying, she'd perk her head up and make sure one of us heard his cries. And occasionally, Charlie would get a little kiss from her, too.

We thought the kisses would go on forever, but it was not to be. Around the fourth of July, Tasha developed a nagging cough, and she lost her appetite. Nancy and the other vets looked at her at the clinic, and thought she was developing fluid in her lungs from a slightly enlarged heart. But more tests at the University of Wisconsin Veterinary Clinic showed that she had some problems with her lungs, and a large nodule had developed on one of them. On Tuesday, July 11th, a biopsy confirmed our worst fears...lung cancer. While other tests showed the cancer confined to her lung, we were told it would only be a matter of time. In the meantime, we should make her comfortable, and spoil her rotten, which we did.

Her appetite came and went with medication to help her cough. Over the past two weeks, she became weaker, but would still watch out for Charlie and bark when people passed our house.

On Saturday, she became very weak, and stopped eating. She slept for most of the day, and we were going to have Nancy take another look at her on Sunday. It was becoming pretty obvious the end was growing near for Tasha, and we'd probably have to make a decision soon on putting her to sleep.

Late Saturday night, she came into the bedroom to lie at the foot of the bed. She was starting to develop another cough, and I decided to sleep on the floor with her, petting her when she seemed restless. Around 2 AM, she wanted to lie down in Charlie's room, and I moved with her.

Shortly after 3 AM on Sunday morning, I heard her get up and start to walk into the hall, where she liked to lie to "split the difference" when we were in different rooms. I heard her lean against the wall, and I came behind her to put my arms around her. She looked up at me, and then slowly fell limp in my arms, as she fell into unconsciousness and stopped breathing. I got Jean, and we sat and petted her as I felt her heart stop beating, and she slipped away peacefully at 3:15 AM.

While our hearts are broken, we are very thankful for the miracle that allowed the Westgate Clinic to save her, and eventually allow her to finish out life with us.

Tasha is survived by her owners Gary Cannalte, Jean Marty, and Charlie Cannalte.

Tasha will be missed by many, but especially Jean's sister Nancy Bollig, husband Steve, and sons Tyler, Wyatt, and Jackson; Jean's parents Paul & Dorothy Marty who would watch her occasionally (and allow her to "steal" some cheese & sausage); Jean's uncle Leo Sweeney who would also watch Tasha and take her on long walks and give her run of his house; Gary's parents Gary & Mary Ann Cannalte who would always ask about how she was doing; Jean's sister Pat Ehly, husband Mike, daughter Mikaela, and son Mitch; Gary's sister Mary Beth Chally, husband Dan, daughter Emily, and sons Jacob & Ben; Gary's brother Rob, wife Bev, and sons James and Matthew; Tasha's groomer Sue Weber of the "Bow-Wow Beauty Shop" who got Tasha spiffed up just a week and a half before her passing; finally, next-door neighbors Dick and Verna Baumgartner and their dog Butternut, who would say hello to Tasha every time they saw her. And, of course, the countless friends, relatives, and neighbors who would stop by and get a kiss from Tasha.

We also cannot thank enough the folks at the Westgate Pet Clinic. They have gone out of their way to make sure Tasha had the best of care from the moment they got her from her former owners. In the past few weeks they have helped us with everything from medication to consultation through Tasha's illness; now, they are handling Tasha's cremation. In addition to Jean's sister Nancy Bollig, four "paws up" go to Dr. Janice Mytton, Dr. John Gustafson, and Diana Halverson.

One last story about Tasha. When Nancy first got Tasha, she was in the house, while they were preparing dinner...it was going to be ribs on the grill. Somehow, Tasha was alone in the kitchen with the ribs, which were sitting on the counter ready to go on the grill. When Nancy walked into the kitchen, it was apparent that they wouldn't be having ribs that night...all that was left was the bones. It was a running joke not to leave her around ribs!

Later on Sunday after Tasha passed away, the Bollig's were getting ready to grill some ribs for dinner (a fitting way to remember Tasha; we also went out for ribs with Jean's parents). Rosie, who never is in the house, was let in for some reason, and made a lunge for the ribs, almost getting them! I wonder who was teaching her that trick...

I may be prejudiced, but no dog was ever loved more. Rest in peace, girl. Godspeed, Tasha, Godspeed.

We miss you Tasha !!!!

Lisa and Scott Kerry

Tahsa, who died this morning at 3.30am, was one of my very best friends.

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep,
I am the gentle winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
And when you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet Birds in circled flight,
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.
Anon.

Thank you, Tasha. And I love you.

Kelly Archer

Beloved friend and companion of twenty (20!) years, Tasha, the Tonkenese...we already miss you. The playfulness of your youth and peace of your wise years will remain a comfort to us forever. Go proud to heaven kitty, your work on earth is done.

Annmarie Rochelle and Diana Tate

You showed me unconditional love and you will always be in my heart.

Barbara

I miss you Tasha and will always love you. The house is not the same without you, even the cats miss you

Suzanne

Tashy -
We did it to make you more comfortable - please forgive us. I hope it was the right thing to do. You were our first Ridgeback - look what you started! Even though you couldn't get around much anymore, it's oh-so quiet without you here. Jerry, Thai, Aja, Sienna and I miss you so very, very much. Please always remember that. Looking forward to the day we can see you at Rainbow Bridge.

Carol Vesely

This was my best friend through thick and thin she was always there for as I was for with her loving eyes and waging tail she knew me like a book I will never have a friend as her god keep her and some day I'll with her again

LOVE Always HER Papa

Thank you Tasha for giving us the privilege of your love and life. For teaching us the meaning of unconditional love. Your imprint will be in our hearts forever.
"May you rest in eternal peace"

Glennford, Denise, Suzan, Chase, Rob, and many others

Tasha, you've been gone almost a year and half now and I still Look for you sleeping in your favorite spot. You are missed very much. We know you are running in the lovely fields of heaven, waiting for your loved ones to join you. Till we meet again.......

Bonnie, John, Jessica, Ashley, Sam

Tasha,
You were our constant companion for 16 years. WE will forever miss your wet kisses and your exuberant greetings. You saw us through separations, deaths of loved ones, births of babies. You've been in the mountains, ran on the beach, camped and was First Mate on our boat. Now you run with the angels and I'm sure your travels continue. Journey on Ta!
Until we meet again........Love, Mom & Dad

Tasha, it has been almost three months since you left us. You almost made twelve years and I was so proud of you. You had such a hard winter, but this summer you ran like the wind. I would love to watch you in the canyon, when you would let us pass you and then you would run at full speed to catch up with us. We all miss your wonderful face and loving disposition. You let other animals be part of our household and you were not upset. But you know you were always the queen of this household. The seizures that plagued you when you were a pup, became the final culprit in your death. I am so glad I was with you when you passed on, holding your wonderful body. There are places that we would go together that I think I will never be able too go to again. So many of the best memories of my life have been with you. The friends, human and dogs we made together. How proud I always was to be with you. You loved all other animals and humans, big and small. I have come to terms with the circumstances of your death, and know we did the best thing we could do for you, but when I accept that I am left with the loneliness. You my love, were one of the great joys of my life, and I will always miss you. You are irreplaceable.

Love, Your mama

My solemate

Gloria J. Brooks

You were the best!! Till we meet again.......

Christina Nelson

Ta-Ta Anna I will wait an eternity, but never forget you.

She was silly, wacky, and she made me laugh, she will never be forgotten, and my other ferret (Marilyn) will miss you much.

Alex, Abby and Matthew Zurko

Dear Tats,

You were the first the first baby that me and your daddy got together as a couple. We thought you were an awesome cat, a little wild (I still have some scars, and so do others in the family) but I loved you no matter what. I felt in my heart that something was wrong with you and I am so sorry that I could not help you. I miss you so much munchkin. Daddy and Cheyenne do too. We love you so much. I hope you are safe, warm, and comfortable in kitty heaven, I will see you again soon little munchkin, I love you so much.

Love,
Mommy

Rania Cullum

To my sweet little paws...I will miss you every day! Be happy!

Kerene Cogan

Tavi its only been a day and it hasn't been the same. I look all over for you but your not there. I know your in a better place and you are in no more pain, but the pain lives in my heart knowing your not here. The only thing I know for sure your not suffering no more. I look forward to seeing you again and we will. Until then lovebug you are always with me forever until I see you again. You are the best dog in the world. Zeke misses you. You are so loved. I miss you and Love you will all my heart. I love you taviloo...

Tawnee was a special mare. She taught many how to ride. She was a star for Ride & Shine, a therapeutic riding program. The favorite horse of many, we are thankful she shared her life with us.

Cindy Konwinski

On June 23, 2000, we lost our family...our babies.

Tawney was with Keith since he was 10 years old. She lived a long life that was full of love. Towards the end, she had some health problems but she still died too soon. Mitzi was adopted from a shelter at the age of 2. She was very gentle and thought she was a person. She would even get offended if anyone called her a dog. She was a great friend.

Nala was abused early in her life and was removed from her original family. We adopted her and loved her. She was beautiful with long flowing gray hair and she loved to be combed for hours. She was always there when we were feeling down and would ask what was wrong and try to cheer us up. Her strong personality but quiet soul made her very special, and we are thankful for the time that she did spend with us.

Ivy was abandon by her family and came to us sick and starving. We loved her from the minute we saw her. She was the clown of our family. She could always make us laugh. She was very talkative although we could not understand her as well as Nala and she loved nothing more than sitting beside you on the couch and getting attention. She was very forgiving and even if we had to hold her down in order to give her her medicine, she would be right back in 30 seconds rubbing and asking for attention. She had a very gentle spirit and we will miss her.

Holly may have been 5 years old, but she was a baby to us. She was very small, insecure, and had a tendency to get cranky, especially around bedtime. We always said that even if Holly was 20 years old, she would still be a baby. She had a special bond with her daddy and would always be at the door when he got home even if her mommy hadn't seen her for hours. She would spend most of her time sitting in his lap in the evenings and whenever she got scared or nervous, she would find her daddy and she knew that he would make everything right again. Her special friendship and unique character will never be forgotten.

As Holly was daddy's little girl, Sage was mommy's. When she was little, her mommy would hold her for hours while Sage took her naps. At night, Sage would come in and crawl under the blankets and sleep in the bend of her mommy's legs. We always joked that Sage was from Heaven. The way we found her, and the things she did were not typical of any earthly creature. Our friends called her the scientist because she was so curious and was always looking for things to keep her mind active. We knew from the start that Sage was an angel, but we wish she could have stayed on earth with us longer.

They are all survived by their daddy (Keith); mommy (Amanda); baby brother - Leaf (an 8 month old DLH cat); and sister - Carolina (a 3 year old DSH cat).

In late April, we lost another baby, Lily (Carolina's litter mate). She was a feline leukemia positive DSH and she had bone marrow cancer. We had to put her down after she became anemic and extremely lethargic and wouldn't eat. Her doctors said there was nothing we could do. We knew that she had feline leukemia when we found her at the age of 2 months. Everyone told us to put her down immediately, that she would never live 6 months, and that she would be sick all of the time. We gave her over 3 wonderful years and she was never sick, until the final two days when the cancer was claiming her. This was incredibly hard on us and the only way we made it through that was with the help of the rest of our family. Now most of them are gone and we don't know how we will continue. Please include all of us in your thoughts and prayers.

Keith and Amanda Weaver

Many time we choose out pets. But T.J. chose ME! I adopted her from the Taylor Jones Humane Society. We had a great 16 years together, before she suffered a stroke. She will be greatly missed by all who knew & loved her!

Kay See

Thank you Taylor for your love and protection. I know you watch me from above. You will live forever in our hearts.

Robbie and Jason Overbay

My Beautiful Boo -

We had 13 wonderful years together, and we were always together. There wasn't anything I wouldn't do for you, and you were there for me too when I was very sick, going through family trials, relationship trials and any and everything that life threw at me. You were my constant! My little son who jumped in my arms when I walked in the door, slept with me and kept me warm.

I saved you when you're eyes weren't even opened so many years ago, but I'm sorry I couldn't save you now. I couldn't bear to see you suffer any longer as my heart wrenched every time I saw you not being able to stand, eat, or get warm.

You're with me always, my Little Love! And, I know you're waiting for me. There was never another loved so much as I loved and still love you.

Jessica Riggs

A part of my heart is going through winter right now,
A dark storm reigns there.
No sunshine seems to be available,
It fled when I lost you, someone very dear.

You were my son and my truest friend,
You lived with me for 13 years.
You - I miss so much every day,
And I will each passing, minute, day, year.

One day I know, summer will come in my heart,
And I will feel warm inside.
But, still feeling the loss of You - My Beloved Boo,
I still may occasionally cry.

I still look for you, Taz,
Though I know you're not here.
I hear your voice calling me,
Though I know you're not here.

My heart wrenches every second missing you,
And my eyes are drowning in salt water.
I love you so very, very much!
I wish you were still here!

The memories and love you gave me,
I will cherish forever.
So now I wait to see you with Jesus,
When my time on Earth is over.

And I will walk across Rainbow Bridge with you in my arms...

Your entire family misses you, Taz-Love! Especially your Mommy.

You started out a sickly, destructive, puppy mill puppy with bad hips. You weren't supposed to live at all and then not past 6. You fooled everyone though you made it to be 11. You lived your life with such joy and dignity and we're so much richer for having known you. You were loyal, obedient, kind and patient and I can't begin to say how much we miss you already. Your hips can't hold you back anymore - so run Taz-man run!

Susan Gregory/Carlotta Clarke

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Taz. After a serious liver illness, we held him as his vet eased him into the next world. He was purring to the end. He is survived by our other cats Pook, Bob, and Billsey, Sadie dog and Buddy bird. See you on the other side....

Kat

This is for my TAZ who brought me and my family so much joy and love that will be so hard to find again. To my TAZ.... I love you and miss you everyday!! Be happy.

Shannon

Taz was my very best friend for six wonderful years. I loved him as no other pet I've ever had. He was a funny character who made our whole family laugh at his antics while running around the yard with his stuffed puppet 'baby' in his mouth. His cousin Rose was always glad to come play with him in the way only Akitas can play. I will miss him terribly.

Norma Jean Peterson

Tazi was a lovely boy and was my "big man" and for all that passed nothing, nothing could take away the love that I had for him and can only hope that now he is at peace with himself and that his little mate Cindi is with him and Granny.

Heather Lee

I miss you so much! You will NEVER be forgotten! I love you!

Diane

Tazzy was only 17 months old and was a very beautiful and loving cat who loved to be around us. She had special little ways to show that she loved us.

Aimee Eisner and Stephen Strong

What Is A dog?
The Spirit that never fails to answer the call;
The Spirit that never fails to answer:
The Spirit that never fails.

You were my teacher. More than any human. Thank you.

JD

TC was a great cat! I first took him in as a feral cat, caught in a live trap. He seemed to hate me for having taken away his freedom as he didn't know any other way of life. Then, he began to warm up to me and turned into the most lovable, caring cat I have ever seen. He was a big cat, weighing over 18 pounds and appeared to be ferocious. But once he was able to be himself after coming into the security of a home, he became a most docile and secure cat. He was a real trooper when he got sick.

TC, I will never forget you. You have taught me how to love unconditionally. I am glad you came into my life when you did. I am only sorry you had to leave so soon. I will miss you. You will always be in my heart.

I will always love you. Say hi to everyone for me.

Sylvia

To My Best Friend - You have been there to support me through all the years. I love you so much. I will miss you with all my heart. You have made my life so much happier. I know I will see you again and you will be the frolicking, playful kitty I love. Please enjoy heaven and save a special place for me. Enjoy the sunlight. I love you. Jude

Jude Bellamy

T.C. - The Greatest Monster Ever

Angela & Bill

We had to send you to the Rainbow Bridge because you hurt so much. You are Mommy and Daddy's sweet little Princepessa Teasag. We love you and miss you already, and know that you are one again healthy, and running around enjoying the sunshine. Remember that one day, we will be together again and I will never let you go. My darling Baby Girl. I love you. Tisha

Vilas: I can't imagine our home and family with out our Teakie. She has always been there for us. My heart aches missing her. Anastasia: I will miss her too much for words. Nathaniel: Our Teakie was a good pet and we are going to miss her very much. She was the best pet we ever had. I miss Teakie very much. Davis: I love you, Teakie.

Lee, Vilas, Nathaniel, Anastasia & Davis Silverman

Ted, I miss you. I miss your smell. Your Blue collar. The way you always knew where I was. Ted would show up at school. He would show up at my aunt's house, if me or my brother and sister were within 2 miles of that dog he would come find us. I remember when dad brought you home, he got you at a customers house. You were so little and just the cutest color. I still think about you and sometimes I think I can smell you again. I know that's just your way of telling me you are still there. I can see it now..You and Aunt Thelma watching over Brandy, Ryan and me. Remember when you were left behind at the Cabin? Or How you would eat fireworks? Through everything your tail kept wagging. Your very missed.

Nicole Fawcett

I miss you so very much, Bear, and so does your brother Chiarli. I miss you most when I come home from work and still expect you to greet me. I miss your peaceful spirit, your playfulness, our special bond. Chiarli misses his buddy and wrestling partner. Although we don't have the pleasure of seeing you with our eyes, we still have the pleasure of remembering you in our hearts. I hope you're having a wonderful time at Rainbow Bridge. Till we meet again, my little Teddi, we will remember you with smiles in our hearts.
With love and tenderness,
Rose & Chiarli

Tedders our Ted, gone almost a year now and we still miss you so much. You were the best kitty ever. I still remember when we picked you up from the rescue place. Hard to believe that someone could throw a little kitten in a dumpster, but they did. You were such a tiny little thing. Your sweet little face just stole my heart instantly and I knew I had to take you home. No other kitty would do. Your last year was a tough one for you but you were so good about taking your meds and letting me do things no other cat on the face of the planet would tolerate, and all of it without so much as a scratch. We'll always hold your place in our home and in our hearts, and now you have Tweeters the collie cop there to play with you again, and you can keep each other company until the rest of us meet you two at the Bridge. We'll never stop missing you, sweet girl.
With love, momma, grandma, your boy, and your baby girl kitty.

Karen Yax

I didn't post a tribute to Teddy when he died last February because we lost three cats in one month and the pain was more than I could stand. Teddy was a beautiful black long-haired manx who came to live with us when his owner no longer wanted him. He was wonderful and gentle and all of the other cats loved him. I am reminded of him today because his friend Rusty has come to meet him at the rainbow bridge. Everyone who met Teddy loved him and he will never be forgotten.

Amy Teague

I miss you dearly my Teddy. I remember the first day I saw you. You made me so happy that day and every day since then. I just hope I made you as happy as you made me. I am lost without my meow meow. I love you so much Teddy and I will never, ever forget you.

Kelly Tone

Teddy, you were a wonderful friend. I love you and miss you.

Carla Von Haden

Teddy is waiting for me at the rainbow bridge with all his furbaby sisters and brothers. He had to leave so soon but he still lives on in my heart and has sent me another cat to watch over me.

Debby

Teddy we miss you so much, your face full of mischief, you knew the names of all your toys, its been four and a half months since you went to heaven. I know we should remember all the happy times. I look at video of you playing on the fresh snow in our backyard and you trying to help us open up your Christmas treats. Yes the house is so quite without you. Teddy you were our first dog and maybe our last, I can't imagine another dog in our house, but maybe time will heal o our sadness and allow us to open our hearts to another little friend.

Patricia Larbalestier

Teddy wasn't just a dog, he was our special friend.
Although now he's gone and the cats notice we can sometimes hear him walking on the slate up the passage, or smell his smell waft past.
He was a great friend, the best. He never told secrets.

Kimberley

Beautiful, smart, affectionate, protective and loyal; he had it all.

Our Golden Boy was "Pure Love Wrapped in Gold".

Bob and Mary Miller

Teddy, you had an exciting life. when you got lost in the crawl space for a week and I still caught you. You are a sweet little hamster. We sure do miss you, You are with Gerry and now Fred, take care of them.

Love Margaret

Sweet Teddy Bear,

We knew you were sick for so long, but we always thought there would be another day. Even though we thought we were prepared for your passing, it still came as such a shock. We miss you terribly. You left a huge hole in our hearts. You will always be our sweet little dog boy. I know you are finally free from your sick little body, and can now run like the wind again. We will always, always love and remember you. I know we will meet again and Sugar Bear will be there too. Love, Mommy, Daddy and Cindy

Teddy Bear,
You are with us every day, in our hearts, but we don't get to see you any more. I pray to Grandma and Grandpa that they will watch out for our Teddy Bear, you are all together now. We miss you so much, and letting you go was the hardest thing we could do. Baby Bear, I wish I could still hug you like I did for 13 1/2 years. I miss our morning walks, no matter what the weather, you were always ready to go. I still have your toys, and look at your picture everyday. You were always a good boy

Love You Buddy Bear!
John Drexel

We helped Teddy to the Rainbow Bridge on Wednesday evening, November 15th. Almost 4 years ago, he was diagnosed with a mast cell tumor and had been doing well on prednisone until October 21st. With an increase in prednisone, he rallied for a couple of weeks but last Monday, he retreated under our bed and only came out a few times. During those times, it was very evident that he was having a great deal of trouble breathing and after a conversation with his vet on Wednesday morning, I felt that he was is so much distress that keeping him alive via more procedures was selfish and unfair to him. An exam and xray confirmed that his chest was full of fluid and he was 'drowning'. My husband and I made the very painful decision to let him go. We were with him and are having him cremated and will bring his ashes home. We miss him so much-just a week ago, he was bouncing around being the happy cat he had always been and now he is gone...and there are big holes in our hearts. But, we have to know that he is in a better place-no more pills, trips to the vet, fear...but it hurts so much! Miss you my sweet baby, my gentle giant, my Teddy! All of our love to you...

Cindi

Teddy Bear is missed very much still and is thought about everyday. She is always in my heart. It has been almost a year now and her presents is still with me. I am not over missing her but I know that she is a very safe place and is not suffering. I know that she misses me and till watches over me. She comes to me in my dreams and I feel better knowing she is thinking of me too. I love her so much still and always will. It is hard some days but I just remember all the silly things she and I used to do and it makes me laugh. She will never be forgotten.

Love, Teddy Bears Mom

My best friend died, a friend who taught me unconditional love. A friend who gave me joy and peace. A friend that was always there, who knew my moods and loved me anyway. I will carry you in my heart forever. I miss you so much!

Pam

Pooh,
Mommy loves you and misses you. You have suffered in your short life.
Every day no matter how much you may have been in pain you gave us your all.
Pooh you have touched so many lives with your ability to be so gentle yet be so big.
Pugsly misses you and I know that you have given him alot of you to get through the hurting.
We had you cremated and have your ashes and will take you with us forever.
Thank you for being there for me, You have been my eyes, legs, ears, you kept me safe
I will forever try to repay you for all you have given me.
I love you pooh and I am sorry that you had to suffer and know that God has taken you from us so you didn't have to suffer anymore.
Pooh, Thank you..
You will always be my son.

My darling Tee Beaux,

I miss you terribly. I am so sorry we had to let go, but we didn't want you to suffer anymore.
I am so glad mom and dad let me have my way the day I begged them to get you. All those years you were such a comfort to me. You were my best friend, you were always there for me. That is why I wanted to be there for you in your final moments with us. I love you, and I will always remember you my dear friend. I will see you over the rainbow one day, I promise. Until then, just know your family loves you and misses you.
All my love,

Michelle

My husband and I love Teecee dearly and are devastated by his loss. We miss him terribly and will love him always.

Joanne

Teeko,
You always were a loving bird. Always would call for me when you heard me walking in the door. And you would play with your toy ducky all the time. You always loved to imitate whistles that I did.
One day you just got sick and the vets were too busy blaming me for not feeding you properly(and you and I both know I fed you properly) instead of looking for the real reason.
He died on Thursday night, 4-12-00. I was heart broken, I loved Teeko with all my heart, he was my baby.
Now he is with the angels flying, he always had his wings. Now he can use them, especially when I go to heaven he can fly over to me and stay for eternity. Teeko may be dead to the world, but in my heart he won't ever die.
I love you Teeko. We will be together some day!

This baby was on earth too short a time even to have been given a name. He lived less than a week. But his life touched mine in the way that any pet does that has had time on this earth. I saw him born, I fed him, but I couldn't help him live. Someone once wrote (about another pet) that it's life was like a pebble thrown in a pond - the ripples spread out and touched everything within reach. That was like my baby. There are 6 others from the same litter. But he'll never be forgotten.

Gill Allen

We made a very difficult decision, to let our sweet gray kitty go today. Telemachus had been fighting kidney failure for some months, and had experienced a serious decline in the past few weeks. After treating him with every available reasonable option, it became clear that he could not recover. He stopped eating altogether 3 days ago, and yesterday, would not even purr, though he clearly appreciated attention and affection.

Last night, he lay in my lap for an hour, with his face snuggled into the crook of my arm. My husband sobbed as we took Telly to the vet this morning; he held Telly as the injection went in. I held Telly's head, and supported his chin as his head became heavier.

After recovering for a bit, we spent the day volunteering at a homeless pet adopt-a-thon. It proved to be a good distraction and helped us do something positive despite our grief.

Telemachus was the gray kitty I had always wanted. He was a good boy. I'll always love him, and he'll always love me, and we both know it. I know we did the right thing by letting him go, and it was the right time. But I'll grieve his loss for the rest of my life.

Sheryl & Kurt

My Dear Templie, I am so sorry you left us so fast. Please know how very much you were loved.
As I rocked your sweet little body in my arms and begged you to live, I also asked H2 to meet you at the Bridge.
Please look for him. I know he waits for you. Look out for each other while you are there. He will introduce you to four very special friends. They will help you as their mommies have helped me. As with H2 you hold a very special place in our hearts. How very much I will miss you racing me up the stairs and waiting at the top for my stinky kisses. My fierce little boy I will miss the fierce growl and telling you how big and bad you
were. Telling you to protect us. As Lucky looked for you today, I said and extra prayer and gave him extra love just for you. Protect H2 as you have protected us. And fierce Little boy, Please love your four special friends as I love their mommies.
We Love you so much,
Mommy, Daddy, Tim, Tom, Brandon, Lucky and Zeus

A gem of a kitty who was taken at too young of an age. Tempo was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, only after he had been stricken by a blood clot. A true cat, curious and into mischief, he was also the sweetest tempered little guy with a HUGE meow anytime the word "milk" was uttered. He will be missed dearly.

Doni Porteous

In Loving Memory of my Best Friend. May he rest in peace.

Margaret Sampson

my beloved Tenspot, I miss you so much. You were there for me all through my cancer and your gentle loyalty gave me the courage to fight. I will always treasure the memories of the time we spent together. I will always love you and cherish you close to my heart.

Nayteeah

I miss you so much my darling horse. May you be free of any more pain or suffering and may you be grazing in the greenest of pastures.....I love you. Until we are together again my angel.
Mommy and Daddy
xxxxxxxxxx

A gift from God dressed in fur

Anne-Marie Gosser

To my baby, I shall never forget the love you have brought me through the years. I so wish that I could have been with you in the last two. Always know that I would have brought you with me when I moved if that would have been possible, but grampa and grama were happy to have you at home with them. I shall never forget you baby girl and my love for you shall go on until we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge.

Lisa Oliver

We miss you so much baby, i'll never forget you. You are in my heart forever. You are such a good boy. PLease forgive me! Mom

We love you po-po and pray you are well and missing us too.

Laurel S. Rummel

Thank you Tess angel-dog, for all you did for Dad and our family from Amy

To my darling, loyal and faithful friend - I still miss you.

Kate Irving

My beloved Tessie cat. For 17 years we shared our lives together. From skinny, scrawny kids with not much more than love to give each other, through all the best years of both of our lives. You were my child when I couldn't have one, and my devoted friend through everything. May your big beautiful green eyes be shining again in happiness, and your little chattering meows and purrs be in comfort. You will live in your home in my heart and memories forever. I love you Tess.

Deb

Tess you are wonderful dog unlike any we have ever have had the pleasure of having in our lives. You loved everyone, even Scully the over-zealous Great Dane, and everyone who met you loved you. You were taken from us much too soon. I had looked forward to many happy years with you, as did your father and Scully. We miss you so much. We will never for get you. We know you are happy where you are and I am sure you can forgive the reckless driver who hit you. I am so sorry that this happened. You were my precious girl and always will be. We will all be together again on e day and will forget all about these sad days. We love you. Scully keeps looking for you around the house- she wants to play still. Aaron and I will always hold you so dear in our hearts.

Till we meet again,
Mom

Tessie you will be with me in my heart and in my memories for now and forever: you will always be with me I love you. Till the day we meet again at the bridge.

Dan

Dearly loved Tessa of Sandra and Paul. Now at peace with Carly and Emma. Have lots of fun together, I miss you so much.

You came to us after losing our first labrador Samantha and helped us through our sadness. You gave us great joy and plenty of smiles. When you wagged your tail like a helicopter everyone laughed. You let the cats walk all over you, eating and drinking from your dishes and never blinked an eye. You left us much too soon. We will always remember you. We love you Tess.

Lori and Warren Scoones

Texas was my best friend. Any time I needed a shoulder to cry on or someone to talk to he was there. I made a promise to him when he was born.
That I would be there the day he died and be right by his side to help him into the next world. I was able to keep that promise on May 4th 1996. I never in my wildest dreams thought that I would have to let go so soon. God needed a great horse in Heaven and Texas was chosen. We will meet again someday, My sweet prince. I miss you more every day. Everything that you knew everything you saw I was there for you. May God be there for you now, which I know he is. Take care my sweet friend.
Love you Human Mom.

Tex you were and will always be my little angel who greeted me every day when I returned home. Who woke me up in the morning when you were hungry. Who cuddled with me when I needed it most. I will think of you every day and smile with warm memories you gave me for a lifetime. I was and will always be truly blessed you were a part of my life. I hope I brought as much joy into your life as you brought into mine.

Thai was my daughter and my best friend. I will miss her all the days of my life. She made my life so much better. I love you Thai.

Penny Williams

It has been only a few hours since my darling little dog passed on. I am so sad and but happy for him that he will not be suffering and the fact that I know he will be with his parents and sisters helps to ease the pain. I will never forget you my little friend, always there for me and always happy to see me. Big love K xx

Thai was a great dog and a better friend. He gave me so much and asked for so little in return, I am missing him more than I could have ever imagined.
His best buddy, Dan

Thai was my only true and faithful companion for 21 years. He lived and amused me for half of my life. I can not ever repay the devotion, he is gone. I will fight in my mind that I should not had the right to free him from pain. Rather I will believe that he did not want to pass. If there is a life after, it was meant for Thai. As the tears are falling, PEACE THAI!!!!!

Don Williams

A special good bye to my fuzzy golden girl, the Amazing Princess Pig. She was my constant companion the past 5 years and was always there during the darkest times. I will miss her terribly, as she was the best of pigs. I will miss her constant purring, and the silly things she did. See you some day, sweetie. Love you. Linda

For my special friend who passed over the other side. I miss you.

Ginny

The Boop was a wonderful cat. She comforted soothed and protected me all her life. I miss her so much. She has left behind a son and a granddaughter, a great granddaughter and a great grandson that still live with me. I will always love and remember her. She taught me the real meaning of unconditional love. Nothing really scared her especially emotions from me that were deep. She would sit on me and purr and purr. I hope she didn't suffer and that the decisions we made when she had cancer were the right ones. Someday I hope we are reunited. In spirit she will always remain with me.

Lisa Frank

Ok, Big Guy, you're safe now. You were our friend, and though you never admitted it, I think you were happy to lie on a pillow and have someone to pet you. You had so much courage, and such a hard life. Though we only had you with us a short time, we won't forget you. May the earth hold you gently--

Mary Hanson-Roberts

Thelma was the best cat we ever had! We thank god that we got to share her life. We tried and tried and did everything we could, but in the end we lost the battle. She hung on for Sam to get home and then was ready to go. It brings a deeply needed smile to our face when we think about Thelma playing in the fields near the Rainbow Bridge, healthy and happy again. I hope they have beer up there, Thelma likes Henry Weinhards. We thank god we were granted the time to say goodbye and pray that her journey was painless and easy. We miss you Thelma and we will love and cherish your memory always. We miss you baby, thank you for everything! We can't wait to see you again!- Love, Mom and Dad.

My beloved cat, Theo, died suddenly and unexpectedly of a blood clot last night. He was in so much pain, and there was nothing that could be done, so I held him as the vet put him to sleep. He was an extraordinary cat- we teased him for being on "constant purr mode". Sometimes we would hear him purring from other rooms. He was a gentle soul, always up for a snuggle, and one of the happiest beings I have ever known. I will miss him bitterly, and grieve for him deeply. He will be buried in the garden under the magnolia tree.

Sara

For 14 yrs. you had everyone wrapped around your paw. On Dec 19, 1999 that was the hardest decision I ever had to make but I couldn't go thru the pain of you suffering with bone cancer. I know when we meet at the Rainbow Bridge your gonna have alot to tell me about - I will remember to bring your "puppy", tennis balls, and squeaking toys.

Isky

Teddy Boy, I miss you. Wait for me on the other side of the Bridge and we all will be together again. I hope Momma found you and you both are happy being together.

Jenna Jonteaux-McClay

Tom, you gave us such unconditional love and such a part of our hearts and souls were shattered when we decided it was time for you to go to Rainbow Bridge, to be with God. Mom always told you Thomas, that you belonged to ME until such time God could look after you in His loving arms and care. Your soft, gentle singing purr was for everyone you encountered, even for Dr. Ric, your D.V.M. We loved to watch you play like a kitten, and bat things around with your big big feet, lined with silver grey and so beautiful. You were so gentle Tom. We cry of your absence, and look forward so, to meeting you at the Rainbow Bridge some day.
Suffer no more Tom-boy, and know in your little beautiful mind, that we all loved and still love, you.

Dear Thomas,
Though I was only able to love you for just over a week, I felt that I had loved a lifetime with you. You came to me as a stray without a home and without love. I am so glad I got to love you though it was not long enough. I planned to adopt you after you had gotten better and brought you home to meet the rest of your family. I am so sorry I could not do better for you and gotten you the care you needed sooner. I am sorry and angered that someone in my neighborhood took your life by poisoning you! Your Life was Unfairly Taken!, I am so sorry!!! It is something I will always live with and mourn! I wish I knew your age! Thank you again for all the love and kindness you shared with me. I am sorry others were so cruel to (you) someone who knew no malice but just wanted to share love. Thank you and I will always love you Thomas!

Till later,
Walter

Bye, Thomas. You were such a cute, dear kitty and will be so missed. You brought joy and laughter to our house. We only had you for such a short time, but the time was precious. I will never forget you, dear kitty. I wish that I could have one more day with you. Thank you for finding us. Mary Jane & Alfredo

Mary Jane Baker-Ortiz

Thomas Tomcat, you brought such love and companionship and laughter and beauty to our lives. How we miss you and grieve for you. God gave us a harsh mercy in taking you so suddenly, without pain or suffering. For that we are grateful. Yet our hearts are broken and our home empty without your presence. You will ever be loved, remembered and cherished in our hearts and memories. Go now with God my sweet pet. He promises in His word to care for you.
Thank you for giving us such wonderful love all your days.
I miss you.

Mary Ruth McGinnis

In Memory of Tommy...

We held your paw at your bedside,
Our hearts were crushed and sore.
We tended you with loving care,
'til we could do no more.
We watched you slowly sinking,
and gently fade away...
Although our hearts were breaking,
We knew you could not stay.
(Author Unknown)

Many, many tears flow for you, for you are deeply missed. Aching hearts are left behind, but are left with sweet memories of a nice cat, and a good companion.

Your squirrel friend looks for you at the window and wonders where you are! Run, and jump and play! You feel like a kitten again! We will all see you again one day.

Bobbi & Joe Santini

He was a wonderful, loving baby, who, even in his last minutes, just wanted to be loved. And He Was...

Kim Baker

Thor von Fidelis Mann translated means Thor from Faithful to Man. He was that and much more.
A kinder and more loving dog would be hard to find. He was to me the child
I never held. He was always and shall remain my Buppy.

Wayne Holder

Thor suffered a heart attack in may 2000 and did ok on medication for a short while. He took a turn for the worse after six weeks and suffered alot. Through it all though he never complained. I will miss him for the rest of my days and hope to meet him again when my turn comes.

Virginia Buczak

Thor came into our lives as a 3pound ball of fur. It was love at first sight. Thor taught us so much about love, trust, compassion. We still look for him and hear him. Our hearts ache and he is missed so very much. We look forward to the day we all meet again.

Libby Taylor-Curl

Thor, you were and will always be the best "poochie" to us, ever!

Jill Landes

You were always there on the days that I was down. Know matter how much the baby crawled on you, you didn't make a sound. Now that you have gone away you will surely be missed. I guess there is no more pain in your life but without you here there is so much in mine. I hope you finally have a cool place in the shade to lay down and rest. Take care of yourself boy till I see you again.

Leo

Thor was born 11/11/90 died 04/24/00 from German shepard myelopathy. Thor was the most beautiful and loving dog. A big German shepard who wanted to kiss everyone who loved everyone. In almost 10 years I never heard him growl. He loved to walk in his park, he loved cloudy and stormy his cat brother and sister and his cousin amber. Thor we love you and miss you so much. I hope you are happy in heaven with strong legs again running and playing. Wait for us there. Mommy, Daddy, Doug, Dave Stormy and Cloudy

Not only were you my pet, you were my friend, and for four years you were my partner, and a great cop. And after retirement, you took care of my family. I'll always remember all the things we did together, and all the fun we had after our retirement. Thank you for the 16 years you gave me. I know that God had a special place for you. Do a good job till I get there. I love and miss you. Ron

You were the sweetest friend and I know you're in heaven now with Jessie.
You two wait for me, I'll be there someday soon and we'll cross Rainbow Bridge together!

Debbie Bush

Thor, Your boys sent letters for you:

Dear Thor,
I hope you are ok, happy, and, not bored. I really miss you. Sorry about death, but at least you're young. The family sends all their love. We were all sad. Especially Jawz. <:'( So, we all cried. I'm happy you're ok in Rainbow Bridge.
We all love you very much!!
Goodbye Thor. <='(
Love, The Family.
P.S. Write back soon! Ok if you don't. You are the best dog in the world.
(Kyle age 9)

Dear Thor,
I miss you already! I hope you and Scamp are happy at Rainbow Bridge. Chasing rabbits and squirrels is fun for you guys I bet. Have you met Boomer? He is Mom's previous dog. Yet another black dog. I have a few questions to ask. 1) What is it like at Rainbow Bridge? 2) How is Scamp doing? 3) Are YOU happy?

Good-Bye!
Richard (age 9)

To my baby, I will never forget your strong heart. May you continue to chase shadows in heaven.

Ronni Shick

I miss you every day Thumper. You were my Angel bunny, my baby girl. You had the most beautiful soul. Till we meet again. I Love You! Love Mommy

When Thumper hopped into my life I had never been ‘owned’ by a rabbit before, but it didn’t take him long to train me! Thumper taught me much in the 6 ½ years that I was blessed to know him. I miss him so much and will forever miss his bunny kisses and the special times we shared together, especially the quiet petting times that probably helped me just as much as it did you. Thumper, the house is so incredibly quiet since you left last Saturday. I still wake up each morning before the alarm goes off and expect you to be next to me, nudging me to wake up and pet you, but you’re not there. I am so sorry that I wasn’t here for you when you needed me most and I don’t understand why you left so suddenly. I can’t wait ‘til someday when we will be together again. You will always be my little angel, and you will always live in my heart.

Anna

Thumper is such a caring Girl. She Loved to be taken on walks. Dig deep holes and Play catch with her Frisbe. When She was young she was missed treated by kids. So we moved away so she could be a safe country girl.

Karen Massey

Thumper was my best friend. We did everything together. Monday the 13th, he began to get junk caught into his secum (Stomach). We had to force-feed him that night. At 4:00 AM on the 14th, he began to have labored breathing. His stomach stopped working, and he was so weak that he would wobble as he tried to move. I stayed by his side throughout the morning and prayed to God that he would live. We watched Bugs Bunny together for the last time. It was obviously not his will to keep Thumper with us, because my parents decided that at 8:00 AM that day, we would put him to sleep. I'll never forget the poor little guy. He didn't deserve this. I'm sure if Thumper had a choice, he wouldn't even wish on any other pet. I wish I could pet him one last time, because this is so hard to deal with. I almost wished I could switch places with him... just to let him live. I just hope that he's with God, and that I'll see him again someday. Please just pray to God that he'll help me out of this horrible state of depression.

Justin Mobley

Tia was loved by all of us. She was a wiggly girl.
She would be so happy to see people that showed up she would wiggle and whap you with her big tail. She loved to have her belly rubbed. We love you and miss you baby!
Little 6 year old Chelsea just lost her buddy.

Kim and Nir

Tia, you were my first "kid". You were beautiful, smart and loved more than I could ever say! You were the VERY BEST OF FRIENDS!
You will be in my thoughts and in my heart forever. I know that we will meet again one day! Until that time, I am sure you are with Honey cat and Kindle. Please know how much you are loved and missed!

Love, Becky

Tia and I have been together since my freshman year of high school and I don't know what I'm going to do with out her. She was the best ferret she even knew a few tricks. Tia I'll always love you and someday I'll meet you and the bridge. Please don't forget about me...
I love you!!

Amanda H.

One of God's precious creatures, our little princess, Tia, gave and received much love.

Her favourite things were, first and foremost, being brushed, her catnip, her "special treat" foods: moose, salt water turr and tuna. Where ever I was, she wanted to be; on the ironing board, on the sewing table, in my lap watching tv or cuddling next to me asleep. She especially loved being allowed outdoors in the summertime when we were at home and I will miss my gardening companion desperately.

We love you precious.

Brenda Harding

To a special friend who has kept me company as I have gone through the empty nest syndrome. I will always hold you in that special place in my heart. Know that you are still loved!

Judy Johnson

it won't be the same around here
without my very old kitten

her tiny body lays under the pine tree now
where she would watch me garden
and tend to the flowers

it's very hard to say goodbye to such a dear old friend
we were blessed to have her for so many years

it will be much more quiet in the morning
without her demand for food or love

it will be a very loud quiet i'm afraid


chris mcgrath

Mummy's precious Tibby, the hoon who liked to ride in cars and on motorbikes.
He loved his hot chocolate, and spaghetti bolognaise.
Mummy and daddy will always love you!
You will be dearly missed by Felicity, Savage, Pogo, and your hoomans!

Meghan

Tribute to Tick by Linda Eiswirth: http://members.aol.com/famousboo/TRIBUTETOTICK.html

A Diabetic Cat of Character.

Anne Chambers

I had to have "Tico", my 10 year old Rottie, put to sleep on Wednesday morning, August 30th. It was the hardest decision I've ever had to make. He was diagnosed with multiple cancerous tumors in March; went into remission and his condition worsened this last week. He had the most beautiful, precious face and was so intelligent, loving, loyal and protective. I held his head in my arms, kissing his face with tears spilling over us both, telling him how much I loved him and would miss him. My eyes are swollen and my heart aches. I miss him so. He has been my greatest source of strength and comfort these past 10 years. Tico, my dear friend, I love you so and hope to see you again one day soon.

Dianne

My precious Tiff I miss you and will always love you - you will always be my pupcicle

Footprints visible on wet sand
One of a dog the other of a woman
Communicating in silence, their mutual affection shared
Knowing she was near the end, but wishing she could be spared
She gave a lifetime of happiness in her short 10 years
Now there are fond memories pictured beneath the tears
But I know, when my life is over and my last breath I complete
I will wake in heaven with my Tiffanee at my feet

Roberta Passantino

My beloved Bandit how I miss you! You truly were a gift from heaven. How do I go on without you? For 15 years you have been my best friend, confidant, loyal companion and shoulder to lean on. When I felt I was alone and no one loved me there you were. You gave me such love every single day. I have such wonderful memories of you. But right now they don't seem enough... I want you here with me.
Our bond is unbreakable, my love for you will never die.
I know someday I will be ready for another furbaby, but I know that I will never share the special bond that we had.
Your eyes could search my soul and know what I was feeling.
Your little kisses, so gentle caressing my face told me how much you loved me. I miss our snuggly time when you and I would fall asleep cuddled up together, your head nestled under my chin. Please know how much I love you and miss you. I know you are in a better place and free from pain.
(Don't bite anyone's fingers when they feed you your cookies "hoover". Play and romp and have fun....but wait for me at the bridge. I will be looking for you my beloved friend awaiting a few million kisses that I have missed so much. Please watch over me as you always have. I need you to know you are there more than ever now as I am left behind without you. Take care my love, you were one in a million and I thank you for the sharing your life with me.
Until we meet again.......together forever.
Your mommy, Lorraine XXXX
P.S. Keep that wiggly going and get Grampa to rub your ears for you. I know how much you loved that.

Hi Tiffany, its mommy there is so many things that I would like 2 say 2 you in person but I know I can't because you are with God & Jesus, but I can say this baby & that is how much I love & miss you and that I wish you a very merry meow heavenly Christmas ever. Don't forget that I love you always.

Amy Wiswasser

Dear Tiffany, I love you so very much and am going to miss you terribly. You were with me for 14 1/2 years. My first baby. I am so sorry we had to put you to sleep. Hopefully you are with Nana and she and you are now watching over us now. I keep seeing you beautiful face and your loving big brown eyes. We will miss you forever. Until we meet again. Love always and forever, Jennifer (mom) Tim (dad) Sara, Ryan and Christian

I love you.

Dawn and Glenn

She was the best puppy and the sweetest puppy I ever had, and I miss her terribly. And I always will.

May R. Stout

Thank you for being my special little one for 18 wonderful years. You added so much joy to the lives of everyone who knew you. Our bike rides in you own backpack, your endless love of chasing balls, and your constant devotion to me will be memories I cherish forever. You were that once in a lifetime companion. You can never be replaced. What am I going to do each day when I turn around and you are not there, following right behind me? I wish only that you could feel how much I miss you. I love you "Tiffers".....my special little girl.

Celes Miller

My poor little girl. I miss you more than words can say. You were my baby and we were together for almost 14 years. I know that you believed that I was your Mom. You were so pretty and smart and I can still feel your paw on my cheek letting me know that you want to be petted. I will always cherish that last morning when we curled up in bed together and I brushed you and you purred so for me. You will be in my heart forever. Love, Mom XXXXX

Barbara

We lost our sealpoint siamese cat, Tiffany Chin Witt, who was 15 years old on April 16, 2000.

We are so grateful for all the love and happiness she gave us and will miss her terribly. We take comfort in the hope that one day we will see her again.

In the meantime, rest safely in Jesus's arms till the day comes when we can all be together again.

Love,

Mom, Dad, Wendy & Pete

She was a darling dog killed by a neighbors pitbull jumped my fence.

Cissy Pitts

She was so little, yet so loved. She somehow managed to steal a big part of my heart... and now that she's gone, that part will seem empty. Love you, Tiffy. Thanks for being my best little buddy.

Erin

Tiger my Buddy..You are the best Cat in the WHOLE World..You have been my best friend for over 12 years I miss you sooo very much..I have not stopped crying since you passed away yesterday. I don't even have the Heart to go bury you in the ground, But don't worry little buddy..I will put you were you always liked to hang out..Under the trees out front..You we be missed greatly. You were always there for me when everyone else was running out on me or turning there backs on me. I have never seen an animal be so much like a human in my whole life..I know I will never be able to replace you big Guy..I am Sorry I did not have the money to get your tumor taken out :( The Doc said you might have died on the Table anyway..I know the only reason you were hangin on so long was your Love for me..I will Never ever Forget you Buddy you are the BEST..Please please visit me in my dreams..I miss You Soooooo very much already..I woke up this morning thinking it was all a bad dream and looked for you to be laying next to me on the bed..But you weren't there, You are my best friend Please show them other Kitties in Heaven what a real Cat is all about..You Da Man..You best lookin one up there I can already tell ya that :) I LOVE YOU BUDDY :)

Love You Always and Forever Dave and Sue :)

It has been two weeks today since we had to make that all to familiar trip to the vet. Only this time it was the last trip for you, Tiger. You will never know how much you meant to your Dad and Me. We got you 17 1/2 years ago when we first got married. You were so much a part of our life together. We have never known life together without you in it. I know the last year for you was difficult. The numerous needle pokes that you had to endure every other day when Casey gave you the IV fluids at home. I'm sure you are now sitting with Shannon and Grandpa "K" all your pain is now gone. I miss you so much but please understand that time will heal my heavy heart. We will meet again someday. Douglas is so lonely and confused about why you left us that night. He has also never known life without you in it. I pray for the strength for all of us in this family who miss you so much.
We love and miss you.

For fourteen years, Tiger was my best friend. I got him when I was 5 years old. If my bedroom door was shut, he would stick is paw under the door and rattle it until my mom or someone would let him in. He would sleep beside me on the bed with his front leg stretched over my neck like he was hugging me. When I got married, I had to leave him with my parents. My mom said he would go in my room and just sit in the middle of the room where my bed used to be. The next year, he got cancer and had to be put to sleep. He was one cat in a million. I still think about him and miss him. I know you are at the Rainbow Bridge with Prince. I will see you both there someday.

Our dear, sweet Tiger passed last night. At 2:30 a.m. he had an embolism, which paralyzed him. We rushed him to the hospital, and they advised we put him to sleep. We were completely unprepared for Tiger's demise. We had been playing with him not long before he collapsed. Tiger was a beautiful fluffy orange and white fluffball. He was ten years old. He was born 4th of July. He left a sister, Katie, still with us. Tiger was adopted from ARF, Animal Rescue Force, in New Brunswick, NJ. He had a wonderful life with his Mommy and Daddy. He was spoiled and fussed over by all the neighbors and relatives, as he was one of a kind. He had a personality like no other cat. He was very affectionate and at times playful. He thought he was a dog, and would come on command. We have had other cats, but Tiger touched our hearts like no other. Sherry & Jan

Tiger, you used to love to jump upon us and purr so loudly. You always had to have the last word. Please stay by Mattie's side so when the time comes we can all be reunited again. Have fun my friend. We love you always. Joe and Ron

Joe and Ron

Tiger, 15 year old yellow tabby, always with an attitude, left us all on October 2, 2000. Tiger belonged (or rather, owned!) to Anita, a dear friend and workmate. Anita is "special", and I have worked with her for over 20 years. In the past 18 months, Anita lost both her parents, and the home she grew up with, and Tiger was her lifeline, her friend and companion. In spite of everything, Tiger had been there for 'Nita.

Tiger...we all miss you. We miss your attitude, your spit and your fire, we miss your "room" with it's "KING TUT" on the door. You were so good for us when you were so sick, and Tiger, we tried so hard to save you. But God needed you, and when we sent you on the Bridge, we knew it was the right decision.

Your grave behind the clinic has become a shrine to you, and not just for your beloved Anita, but for all of us. Rest easy, King Tut...

Kathy Daily, friend of Anita

At Christmas time I was at my grandmother's for dinner and I heard a knock on the door. I opened the door and there was a little box sitting there. I took the box in the house and I saw their was a letter from Santa Claus. I opened it and their was a little orange kitten. My mother asked what the kitten's name would be I said Tiger. The cat was officially the greatest present I ever received. Tiger and me became unseperatable. He would sleep right on me when I went to bed and come when I called his name. When Tiger died I cried and cried. I will never forget him, never.

Amanda

Go Tiger(s)!

It was fall 1984 when we heard Fat Bob the Plumber's deep voice announce on WJR that a litter of "mixed" cockapoo/beagle puppies had landed in the New Center's Humane Society branch looking for adoption. Fat Bob had a lot of credibility with us, as he was also a featured singer for our national anthem at Tiger games in that incredible year.

Yielding to pressure from our three small children, we visited the Humane Society the next day and inteviewed the pups. One in particular, with odd shaped beagle spots and crabgrass fur, white and black, captured us with her spunk and intelligence, so we packed her up, made our contribution to the Society and took her home to Dearborn. She fit right in to our chaotic young family household, becoming reasonably civilized in the things that mattered and remaining uncivilized in the things that didn't. In particular, she had a wanderlust that required constant vigilance to contain.

Meanwhile, the Tigers were on a roll to the World Championship. Two things stand out from that time: Trying to lead a mid-week church service while a pillar of the church was listening to a series game on a personal radio through earphones, periodically announcing status during the service, then going home to see whether our new canine addition to the family had managed to hold her bladder and bowels. The Tigers did win that game. The pup was less successful on her end.

Our name choices for the pup quickly narrowed to either "Gibbie" or "Tiger." We had no idea whether Kirk Gibson would prove to be a good long-term association for the pup (he seems to have turned out all right), but we went with "Tiger" because it didn't seem right to single one person out for the honor of having our dog named for him. The Tigers honored our choice by winning the 1984 series in a great display of team spirit and individual contribution.

Tiger grew up with the rest of our family. She even contributed in material ways by, for example, de-mousing the garage, fertilizing the back yard, giving Grandpa exercise, chasing away birds, other dogs, chipmunks, squirrels and strangers. We spent many hours looking for her as she cheerfully went exploring in many neighborhoods, without a care in the world. Meanwhile, the Tigers struggled to give a few good seasons, seemingly ignorant of the impact poor performance might have on a dog's self-esteem. Thankfully, Tiger was not overly concerned because there were many other things on which a good dog could focus, including a daily ration of Velveeta Cheese. There was never a word of complaint about the poor performance of her namesake team.

After sixteen years (112 dog years), Tiger's systems were serially failing. This week we had the vet make a house call and help Tiger on her way to greener fields, better cheese and greater roaming space in heaven. She gave this life all she had and made it work.

The Tigers, on the other hand, have been given a new lease on life, with a new stadium, renewed excitement and even some world class performers, but they struggle still. It's time to do something, gentlemen! Among all the other fans, there is a black and white spotted, crabgrass fur, cockapoo/beagle cheese loving mutt, with the best seat in the house, waiting for you to live up to her name. If you show just a fraction of the spirit and devotion she gave us, you might make her exit as stirring as her entrance was sixteen years ago.

Steve Ormond

We loved you Tiger and your death has left a terrible gaping hole in our lives. We are comforted by the fact that you are no longer suffering and get rest peacefully now.

Barbara Garrity

Our dear precious boy, you graced our lives with so much love and so much beauty. We loved your every gesture, sweet meows, gentle gentle being. Thank you, Tigee, for all that you gave us. We wanted you to stay forever. Our love is forever, and we miss you so. So very very much. You filled us and the house, your special rooms, so full with light and love. You were and are our "miracle boy". Thank you for being a miracle in our lives, and for showing us the miracles of healing that love can bring and bless beings on Mother Earth with. All those extra days, weeks and months filled with unspeakable love, tender as a soft summer rain, bright and lucid as the Moon, shining love of the Sun and Stars... you, Tigee. We treasure you and hold you in our hearts forever.

Meg Halsey & Tom Luinis

Our sweet baby boy, the times we spent together will always be cherished memories. You meant more to us than you could ever know. We hope you know how special you are and how much we'll miss you and always love you.

Mom and Dad

Tiger passed away on May 6, 2000 at 2:00. I was very blessed to be home with her and comfort her when she passed away. She was such a wonderful cat and so dearly loved. WE will miss her tapping on the screen door to go in and out of the house. WE will miss her constant nagging at the dinner table for food. Her tapping me in my mouth when she wants me to wake up. Her nightly habits of getting up in the middle of the night to get food then hop into bed. Her wanting under the covers and then out again in the middle of the night. But most of all her unselfish love she gave to us. She will forever be in my heart and I can't truly express how much she was loved. The pain will be great knowing I can't see her anymore. But I know she needed to be at rest, she only fought so hard for me. I will see her when I go to heaven and her spirit will also be with me here on earth. Tiger I love you so much. Your mommy.

The cutest, most lovable kitty I ever had. She will be missed very much. I love you, Tiger.

Rick Coon

I will miss you forever Tiger. You were SO SO beautiful and more stubborn than any cat I have ever seen. But, that stubbornness made you..you! Please forgive me and I hope you know I will always and forever love and miss you. Say hello to Grandpa Kitt and if your daddy Trouble is up there send me some kind of sign and tell him I miss him So much and love him. You weren't with me very long, but long enough to earn a forever spot in my heart and I will always treasure the time you were with me. You were so funny and silly. There will never be another you. Good Bye Tiger

Brenda Kuchta

Tiger was my funny little black and gray tabby-cat with the big ears. I remember when I brought him home...the little bitty kitty smaller than my hand, climbing over the paws of my 60 pound dog. I will always treasure the pictures of those 2 together. They have both passed on to the Rainbow Bridge now, and I'm sure they're playing and chasing each other again just like they used to. Tiger, I am so sorry...sorry you were sick...sorry I didn't take you to the vet sooner...sorry I didn't notice you were in pain sooner...sorry you had to suffer...sorry we can't be together any more...but glad you are at peace, and you don't have to suffer any more.
I think about you and miss you so much!!! I remember how you would sit by the door in the morning, ready to go out on the balcony...how you would balance your weight in the wobbly chair so it wouldn't fall over...how you would sit on the back of the couch or big chair to survey everything...how you would sit in a strategic spot to be able to see what was going on, just out of the way of the action...how you would lay against my legs in bed, and use my leg for your pillow...how you would love to take naps with me and Maggie on the couch...and so many things that were only "Tiger".
Maggie misses you too, I can tell. She's been looking around for her cat-buddy, in all your favorite places. I know you really liked each other, even though you got into some growling sessions every once in a while. Now it's just me and Maggie: we have to stick together until we can all be together again: you, Mandy, Maggie, Shadow, Midnight, and me.
I wish I could hold you again, and walk around with you laying across my shoulders, or swing "Bungee Mouse" or "Kitty Teaser" so you can chase them and turn flips in the air like you used to.
You will always be my favorite tabby-kitty, and I will never forget you!!!!!!!!

Mom

My dear Tiger, mommy and daddy miss you very much, it has only been three months since you left us but if feels like years have gone by. We still leave your back light on at night as we know you don't like the dark. Hopefully, you can see us from up there. I hope you are warm and happy and having fun until we meet again my dear sweet baby.

Big hugs and lots of kisses.
Mommy and Daddy.

Thank you for being my cat for all these years. I could never ask for a better gift. I love you, and I will never forget you.

Andrea Steis

Beloved friend thank you...

Rosemary

If ever there was a Buddhist Dog, Tiger, you were it.
Nam myoho renge kyo, Nam myoho renge kyo, Nam myoho renge kyo.
Thank you for all the times you sat with me while I chanted.

Now, you can join Rebel, and the two of you can romp and fight, again.

Run free old friend.

Marie

Tiger was my best friend and companion for 19 years. We meet again my love.

Love from mommy.

Farewell for now, our little "Tiger-Puppy".....once again you are healthy, young and at peace. You'll be forever in our memories, and in our hearts.

Kristi & Susan Simpson

Tiger was hit by a car a week before x-mas. He was hit only in the head. It knocked his eye out of the socket. It took two days before he was stable enough to remove it. We (my husband and I) took him home 12/23, but he was dehydrated x-mas eve. He actually seemed to be doing better after this and even drank some water. X-mas morning he was having a hard time breathing. I took him into the vet x-mas night for x-rays and more exam. It turned out that Tiger was blind in his good eye too. They felt that his brain had been damaged and was telling his body to breathe faster than normal. This was not the life that Tiger would have enjoyed. It was such a struggle for him to breathe. We could never get him to eat and were hydrating him at home. We decided to let Tiger go so that he could be happy and whole in kitty heaven. We miss him very much. He was a shared kitty with the neighbors and even though we spent $800 dollars to try and help him recover, it was worth it to know we had done all to save him. We buried Tiger together in the neighbor's front yard where the x-mass lights are always blazing year round. This was a favorite spot of Tiger's. Tiger was the best mouser, friend, and companion and will be sorely missed.

With Love
Leslie & Ron Eck (Ogden, UT) and his other cat friends: Lizzie, Mittens, & Bustopher Jones.

Mommy and daddy miss you so much tiger, we know your having a ball running and playing at the rainbow bridge. and mommy and daddy will see you when we get there and we will never be apart again your my tiger buddy not a day goes by I don't think about you and shed a little tear because momma misses you almost as much as daddy does
We love you Tiger Lee

Dottie and Tom Benedict

Our young cat (Tiger Lily) has attacked by several Tom cats and as a result, gave birth to 4 kittens. 2 died that day and the other 2 died 1 week later.

Cindy Shuford

I only had you for such a short time-somehow that seems so unfair. I loved you so much and I have never had a cat return love so willingly. We all miss you and our hearts feel so torn apart. I am so sorry you were out of the house-you were only trying to come home to go to bed. I am so sorry you didn't see the car before you crossed the street and that they didn't stop for you. I hope you miss us as much and we will always love you! Sleep well Tiger my Tiger!

P.L. Boury

A Tribute for my dear cat Tiger-roo. I love you and I cannot wait till we meet again. You are special to me even though you are gone. You made me a better person Tiger, more loving and gentle and I thankyou for being such a big part of my life. Stay Shmoopy!!

Calissa Hill

Hey Tigger it's been almost! Since you left us! You were loved by alot of people and you always will! I am still attached to you little buddy! You were the best kitty all the way up to the end! I never got a chance to say bye! I am sorry I wasn't home when you collapsed but I wish now that I was! I can't wait until the day we will be reunited! I knew you were sick but I swear Mom and Dad wouldn't believe me! I miss you Tiggy Butt! I begged and Begged for you and know I have to let go! You are buried almost right outside of my bedroom window and every night before I go to bed I look out and say good-night tiggy! I love you! And then I go to bed wake up in the morning and say good-morning buddy! So that is my routine how does yours go?
Well Tigger I have to go for now but I will see you in heaven! I love you boy! COME BACK TO ME!!

Molli Platteter

I held Tigger in my arms when he was put down due to a blood disease and cancer. I rescued him from an abused and neglected home where he was infested with heartworms and refused to return him to his original owner. He had a good year with our family, but I feel not enough time. He deserved more time with us to lead a happy life. He was buried in his favorite spot in the yard yesterday. I still can't go to the site on that side of the house. I can't stop crying and I can't imagine what it will be like with my two Golden's that I've had longer than my children. Thank you Rainbow Bridge. I only hope that Tigger will reunite with our family at the rainbow bridge as we loved him most. I love you Tigger.

Tigger was not only a pet that I smiled at every morning when I woke up with him next to me on my bed, but one of my best friends who was always there for me to talk to or cuddle with. He will forever be in my heart and thoughts; he was a very treasured kitty from the moment that I picked him out as a child at a pet store. I knew he would be the perfect cat for me, and he was. Thank you, Tigger, for all the years of love and comfort. You will never be forgotten. :)

Angela

Thanks for all the joy you gave to your companion. You will be dearly missed!

Lisa

On Saturday July 29, 2000 we lost one of the best friends we ever knew. Our kitty cat Tigger, passed away after 18 long and joyful years as a part of our family. We miss Tigger terribly. He was with us through all the hard times and never left our side whenever we needed him. His unconditional love was unlike any we have ever known and we miss his meow and purr and all those stripes on his fur! Tigger, we love you very very much and we know that you are with us everyday, watching over us, until we meet again at Rainbow Bridge. We will never forget you, pookie cat. We miss you terribly, but know that you are ok in heaven now as our forever angel kitty. We love you Tigger.

Amy, Anne, and Anthony Chiefari

We are going to miss you Tigger, stay out of the dogs food!

Ken, Mitzi, Jaclyn & Mark

I miss you so much Tigger! You were my very best friend in the world!

Judy

Sleep well Tigger for now you are with T.C and Katie
It's only been hours and we miss you
Not to hear your cry for attention or the paw which hits you one for not listening
We will always be thinking of you and still loving you
Love mummy and the boys

Elaine Woolrych

Tigger left his family on 7/17/2000. He was my son, my buddy and a fun loving cat. I will miss you Tigger and can not wait until the day that we meet at the Rainbow Bridge and meet again.

I will try not to cry
For a friend will never die
I will keep you in my heart
Even though it is torn apart.
Rest peacefully my friend
For I will see you again!

Love, Tracy, Angela, Steven, Richard and Heather

Tigger I miss you and I'll always remember it wasn't your time to go and you'll ALWAYS be in my heart! We all miss you, but no one more than me!

Kayla and Witzel and Snickle Fritz

Thank you to my special little guy who taught me how to love unconditionally and the strength to face adversity. My Tigger was always there fore me and although now only in my heart and memories, I know he will carry me through this most difficult time as well.

Mommy loves you my little foofie. Wait for me, I will be there, I will NEVER forget you.

Julie B.

We have lost a very special friend. She accepted us living in her home and she trusted us completely. She gave us unconditional love and she never complained. She is now at the rainbow bridge and waiting for the day when we'll be together again. We will miss a sensitive and brave soul. We love you and miss you Tigger.

Karen and Rob Norris

Tigger - you will always be in our hearts. All those times you waited for me to come home from school - all those hours you sat on my lap - all those times you licked me on forehead after cleaning your self - all the birds and squirrels you brought to the porch for me - I will always remember you for the love and companionship you gave me and the rest of my family. I remember when they brought you home that night - I was just seven years old. Ever since then our bond grew deeper and deeper as the years went on. I can't remember a time without you - you were always there - I am 19 now and have never know a time with out you - Our last day was special - I don't know if you knew it was your time, but you were in pain , I could tell. I wish we didn't have to...but it had to be done. I love you - I hope we can meet again - You will always be the TOP CAT of the Thomas household - we buried you in your favorite guarding spot - We will never forget you Tigger. We will always love and hold you in our hearts.

Curtis Thomas and Family

To my oldest boys we miss you more than you will ever know--but we will be with you again one day. Love Mommy

Our very first pet since we've been married. Tigger meant the world to us, and It was the hardest decision to put her to sleep. She used to give kisses. She would only drink out of a glass (she thought she was human). And if you had ice cream or cereal, she had to have some (once again, if it was cereal, she had to have it spoon fed to her). If I wanted to play hide and seek with her, she was really good at it. We would take turns finding each other in the house. And everynight she would have to have some quiet time with her daddy. She would sit on his lap and kneed his tummy until it was soft enough, and then lay on him for a long while. We were there for her at the beginning and at the end. We loved her with all our hearts, and miss her dearly.

David and Kelli Kiefer

We don't know what happened to you Tigger. Nor do we understand. But you can be assured that we all love you and will keep the memories cherished until the day we are all together again. You have been as good of a friend as anyone could have. We love you.
Be good 'til we meet again.

Mark, Denise, Josie and Mike

To our little Tigger our time together was very short but I'm so glad you came into our lives you were always scared and we tried to make you feel special with us all, we love and miss you very much, Mommy, Daddy, Amber and Candice.

Tiggs: It's only been a day since you've been gone. Last night a hated to see the sunset because it was proof that as much as I had dreaded it, this day had come and gone. So much reminds me of you and the things you'd do. The tears keep rolling. I thought that nobody else could have such a relationship and bond with their pet until I read some of the other tributes on this website. I once described our relationship as if when I was born, GOD forgot a piece of me. Then in 1988, when I was at the lowest point in my life, GOD said, "Here's the rest of you," and put us together. We were both in bad shape, physically and spiritually, and nursed each other back to health with love. As odd as it may sound there's no doubt that we are soulmates. I'll never forget how you just had to lay on my lap wherever I sat, or fall asleep on my chest, or just be as close as possible. It got crowded sometimes but you never seemed to mind. It would amaze everyone the way you'd keep yelling, if you heard my voice, until you got to see me. There were extreme times of depression when one look in your eyes made it all go away. I can only hope that looking into my eyes on your last day was just as comforting for you. I couldn't stand to see you in any more pain. Thanks for always being there for me. You taught me so much about love, trust and companionship. My promise to you is that I'll keep striving to be the best person that I can be and always trust that love will show the way. Until we meet again, my friend. Lots of Love... -Dad (Frank)

It is one year ago today that you left us. It was so sudden. I'll never forget how you looked into my eyes as I held you, and then you passed away. You were and still are so special to us. I know you are with Wedgie and your baby, who we never got to know. Gromit has joined you now. You will be in our hearts forever. I think about you every day and miss you dearly. Until we meet again. . . love Mum

In loving memory of Tika who, at the tender age of nine months, left this world to join two of her littermates who had gone to the Bridge before her. During the short time she shared her life with me, the depth of her spirit and the love she gave will forever touch my soul. As the saying goes, "The GOOD die young." God bless you, "Little Tyke." I love you.

Susan Robinson

A special Thank You to everyone who offered prayers and positive thoughts for Tika from the prayer request list.

Tika, our forever "baby", aka our Princess, Cupcake and Little Miss Spud. How much we miss your bouncing walk, your sweet soft brown eyes, your dear little looks and ways. Who will guard our family room from the critters on the TV set. Who will "watch". Wait for us at the bridge, our little girl. We miss you and love you so much.

Mary & Dave Deason

We'll miss the races to the bedroom door (who will race us now?).
We'll miss the crinkle of the bags from the grocery store( what to do with all those bags?).
We'll miss you perched on the sofa's edge(who will guard the house for us?).
We'll miss you laying around, making it impossible to make the bed (oh! to have you there to press the cover!).
We'll miss your great big MEOW(how will we know it's time for lunch?)
We'll miss the growl when the can opener's on(oh yes! I can hear you now!)
We'll miss you sitting by the back door; watching the birds & sunbathing in the sun (gave them a run for their money, didn't you?).
We'll miss the hair you left behind; wherever you sat; wherever we went (didn't mind it much you know).
We'll miss your presence on the folded laundry; perched upon it, keeping it warm (who needed an iron when we had you?).
We'll miss your "PASHA" sitting posture (undignified, yes, it's true!).
We'll miss the lion-sized purr you made (you really made us feel loved).
We'll especially miss those big, blue eyes, looking up at us.
Those same eyes that looked at us, one last time, pleading us to let you go.

Rest easy, in peace oh regal pet.
Your spirit lives on...
Till we meet again.

Robert, Ursula, Jessica and Alex.

Tiki.....i see your star every night while i am sitting out on the swing....there is the empty space on that swing that was once yours...i know you miss me as much as i miss you...i think in some way you passed on your ways to your new sister....she reminds me of you in everything that she does...she will never be a replacement for you baby but she definitely keeps your legacy going....your brother Shortstop is with you now.....Pappy is really sad but he had a big smile when he realized you two were together now...take care of him Tiki...your picture is still on our headboard girl......i kiss it every night...there is not a day that goes by that i don't think of you girl...i miss you so much...one day we will be back together....Mommy promises to take you for a ride in the car....i will bring you a big bunch of bananas and some ice cream...until that day baby.....take care of yourself and your little brother..keep me in your heart and make that star shine bright for Mommy...I love you Tiki...soon we will cross that bridge together baby.....soon!!

Roni Miller

Tildie was a tiny long haired Chihuahua, who weighed a bit over three pounds at her heaviest. I called her my "velcro" doggie, because she adhered to me just about like that! I was never in a sitting position without Tildie perched on my chest, up by my chin.

From here, she could direct my attention. A tiny paw would reach to snag my hand as I raised it, pulling it to her for petting; or reach out and pull my face to her so that she could be nuzzled about the ears and cheeks with little kisses...

She owned my heart. When she died of liver disease three days shy of her fourth birthday, that heart was broken. I wondered how something so tiny could leave such a large hole when it exited. But that was Tildie, and such was her presence...

In the days that followed, I found some solace in making her a pretty grave and beginning to plan a beautiful garden; "Tildie's Garden", around it. This will one day be a fitting memorial to a little dog whose biggest gift was bringing peace to my heart with her constant love. A place I can go and sit and feel her nearness.

I want to add a most important thing. She is not gone. As I struggled with the grief and the wondering, my heart was filled with the thought, as though from Heaven, "She is not gone. Whatever you hold in your' heart goes with you when you leave this place and will be waiting for you in Heaven." And a few days later, pining, from nowhere came an image in my mind. I saw feet, men's feet, running through green green grass; and I knew them to be the feet of Christ... And at the heel, running with more joyful abandon even than in life, ran Tildie.

I'll live my life, never forgetting her, and being a better person for knowing her.

And I will walk in joy with the Lord, knowing that one day, I'll be running with her in the fields of Heaven....

Erin Hurd

To those not on a site such as this, it might seem silly to express such a profound loss about a dog, but the love she gave and the love she received was deep, loyal and abiding. I feel blessed to have had the honor of her company for 14 and a half years. She brought me joy, laughter, devotion and more often than not a sense of humility. I think she made me a better human being. I will always be grateful for the many lessons of unconditional love and humor of which she was my constant reminder. God blesses us in many forms and she was one of my many blessings. This is the season of such reminders.

Susan Foster

Timber had a short life that came to a tragic end. He was very sweet and lovable despite his menacing appearance and protectiveness when it came to us. I guess he was also a bit of a glutton, which eventually became his demise. One Saturday, I prepared to go to work as usual, but I kept Timber inside instead of putting him out when I left. There had been some very heavy snow, which assisted Timber in learning to climb the fence and run free in the neighborhood. He was doing pretty good when we brought him in at night, so I didn't see a problem with keeping him in while my husband and I were at work. I received a phone call, however, from my neighbor, informing me that our mail-carrier was there and wanted to talk to me. Coming up our walk, she noticed Timber(whom she regularly visited with) in our front window with a Tostito's bag on his head. She noticed he was having trouble breathing, so she asked if she should break a window to get in. This brave and caring woman proceeded to climb through a basement window, race upstairs, and with the help of our neighbor, administered CPR to our pet. They tried to revive him for 20 or 30 minutes, but it was too late. My husband arrived home when they were leaving. It was a tearful scene, indeed. I couldn't help feel guilty because I left him inside with a trashcan that must have been irresistible to a bored dog with a huge appetite. This was intensely emotional since it also involved our neighbors and our mail-carrier, who loved Timber just as much as we did. He will always be remembered fondly by all who knew him, and remain in a very special place in our hearts. I tell his story to all I meet in hopes of preventing this kind of tragedy from occurring in the future.

Jenifer and Dave Pennington

Timber you gave to us without restrictions. You taught us that love is devotion and forgiving. So many times in your life, we have laughed and cried. The time you ate the roast that was defrosting and the time that you were lost for four days. How my heart aches to hear you bark just because it feels good to. You always made my heart feel better when it was broken for one reason or another, you knew it and made all the hurts go away. I am so sorry, Wolfie, that we couldn't make your hurts go away. I love you Wolfie, I will love you forever and I do plan on meeting you at Rainbow Bridge someday. I won't let you down!!!! We all love you, our beautiful baby!

Mom, Dad, Chris and Kelly

Mr. Da, you were the best wedding present. You taught us how to love unconditionally and gently, and we will always carry you in our heart. We know you are thrilled now to be with your Bon-Bon, and we are extremely happy for you, and love you always.

Karolyn and Ford

My little round girl, my smooshy face kissie face, little girl. You left us so suddenly we didn't even have time to find out what was wrong. One minute you were here and sleeping and then ... gone. I'm going to miss your greeting me with wild kisses and rolling over to have your belly rubbed. You won't be there to try and lick my toes or lay by my side. Your big bullie brother, Red Dog, will take good care of you at the Rainbow Bridge until I can be with all of my Bridgebabies, again. Good night my sweetheart, until the morning.

Oh little Timmy....

I miss you so. Your life was much too short. You should have had a long and happy life. I hope you know I loved you. I hope you're happy and well at the Rainbow Bridge with those who have lived here with us and who have gone to the Bridge before you.

We will see you at the Bridge in time. Others will precede us and I hope you will be there to greet them, too, and show them the way.

Be happy little one....One day we will be together again.

Love,

Mama

Timmy Rest In Peace until we meet again.  
Lots of love your family.

Laura Pratt-Hooson & Family

Timmy Too Too, you were our first baby! We went through so much together. From our first home to our last!! Through the pregnancies and births of all of the kids, even though you looked at us like "not another one!" You were always so good to the kids! Even when they pretended you were a tiger and they trapped you under the wash basket, you would just sit patiently and wait for them to release you!! I often wondered how you always knew when I needed a hug and kisses! When we had to make a hard decision, you were there! It always seemed to make them a little easier. I feel like a part of me died with you. I am so sorry that I wasn't there when you got hurt. I hope you know that. I never got to say goodbye and I love you before you went to the Rainbow Bridge, but, I know that you knew I did! I hope you have a nice warm spot in the sun up there and lots of porkchop bones! There will never be another dog like you! You gave me the unconditional love that I needed! Bill misses you laying beside him every night on the couch and in bed. It is just not the same here without you. Will we ever get used to being without you?? All the kids miss you too! Everyday Hope and Dylan say they miss you! You will live on forever in our hearts!!! See you at the Rainbow Bridge!!

Bill and Kim Murphy

Timone since you've left my life it has never been the same, I miss you with my whole heart and think about you each and every day. I still cry about you being gone but then I smile knowing that one day when I pass on we will be together again. I love you always!

Laura Nearing

She was the best dog I ever had always willing to go with me anywhere. I miss her unconditional love and her constant need for affection. She touched me in a way I cannot describe she will always be missed and will never be forgotten my gentle Tina I know I will see you again.
You were Loved my dear Tina

Peter Burgos

Tina~
I miss you so much! I just wish I could look into your twinkling eyes one more time! I often think about you and tears come down my cheek, I don't want you to feel guilty for leaving or anything it's just I miss you so much! You were more than just a dog to me you were my best friend and my favorite sister. You were like having a twin sister, you have been with me my whole life and I remember when we were both young and I would try to ride on your back or you tried to get in the bathtub with me, those were some great times, times I'll never forget. I really want to thank you for being so great with me even though I may have gotten on your nerves once in a while you never tried to bite me or even growl so thanks so much! Oh Tina mom, dad, Ashley, Jake, and everyone else miss you alot too! Jake has been having a hard time with you not being here to he crys alot and doesn't quite understand why your had to go but I do and I hope that your in a safe place that makes you healthy and helps you lead a great life! well Tina I just want you to know how much we miss you and how much you mean to me and the rest of the family, I love you and I always will, and even if I can't see you, your always in my heart and you always will be! I'll NEVER EVER forget you!
LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER,
your twin sister (Jessi)
xoxo

Sweet Tina, my Starshine, it's been six years since you crossed, but I still think of you always. You were my special love, and Tommy's favorite snuggle buddy. We both miss you very much. One day we'll all be together again. Until then, my angel, sweet dreams.

Love,
Mommy

Mommy, Ellie and I miss you so but we know in our hearts that your heart was failing and you had nothing more that could be done.

Jim Sliwa

Hours each day have filled our hearts and soul with your love. Giving us your cute smile and sparkling eyes. Howling your language that only we could understand. Please understand we miss you so much. I think of you so many minutes of each day. I love you Tina, please know that you are such a big part of me. My heart is broken without you. I wish you would come home!

Cathy, Rob, Heather, Christina

We'll miss you TEE-TEE always. Your presence in our lives was like a little ray of sunshine. You were our little mother, friend and an ever vigilant protector. Now it's your time to rest and bask in the ever warm sunshine that you so dearly loved Until we all meet again.

June, Robin and Shug

Tina was a special girl. Seized by Animal Control in a dog fighting incident she came into our lives bleeding and in shock. With some special care she was able to pull through, and showed her true sweet nature. She was a wonderful girl, clearly starved for love and attention. In her last few weeks she was finally shown the care and compassion she deserved. She will be dearly missed.

George Webb

My Little Angel was taken from us at a much too early age. She was the little girl we never had and so full of love for us.

My little baby was there to comfort me when I was sad, angry and happy. If I laid on the floor, she was there and had to be laying against me. If I went to bed she was there, in the yard, the garden, cut grass with me on the riding lawn mower, rode my four wheeler through the mountains, ate with me, slept with me took rides with me and went on vacations with us.

She had a blood disease that was destroying her red blood cells and we tried everything for her. She had three blood transfusions, medicine and many vet visits. When the end was near, we tried to get more blood for another blood transfusion but the only ver that had blood would not give it to our vet. Money meant more to him than my baby's life. Unfortunately, we are not well off and had used all our funds, including our savings account to try and save her. There was nothing more we could do.

Now she is gone and my heart is broken. I still hear her in the house at times and even look for her. We layed her to rest in our yard and I am construction a monument for her.

I made a heart out of plastic border and filled it with pink and white stone on top of her. Another heart is around the first and flowers are planted in this heart. The two hearts are surrounded by red mulch and I have a pink dogwood I bought for her to plant at the top of the heart.

Nothing is too good for my little angel. She answered to many names that we called her by. Sweetie, Precious, Tina, sweetie pie and even monkey. I jokingly called her monkey because she would do such cute things at time.

I will never for get you angel and I hope the poem of the rainbow bridge is true because I miss you so terribly much.

I love you my little monkey.

Stephen R. Bednar

You were my best friend for 16 of your 22 years. I wish you the best of everything in your new life and all the fooze balls you can play with! You will be forever loved and sorely missed.

Chris Ransome

Tink was a special companion to me and my husband for the past 15yrs. He will always hold a special place in our hearts. Love you always and forever and will meet you at the bridge someday.

Judy Hubbard

Tinkie,
I could not have loved you more if I had given birth to you. Now you are gone and my heart aches and the tears flow freely. At lease I was able to hold you and love you as the end came for you in my arms. It has been over a year and the pain has not lessened, it never will. But when I see a beautiful sunset, a beautiful garden full of flowers, or pictures of your beautiful face, I remember the love and beauty of you Tinker. You have made me unafraid of death because I know it will be then that we will be together forever.

Eva Gregory

To our best friend & companion. Your Mommy & Daddy miss you still and your presence is sorely missed. Your brick on the Dallas SPCA is visited every Sunday. Someday, we shall meet again.

John & Cheryl Nagel

In Memory of Tinker

Tinker belonged to my daughter-in-law and passed over the bridge on 5/23/00, after a rather lengthy battle with renal failure. He was approximately 20 yrs old and the Lesley's companion for all of those years. Tinker had a wonderful, long life and is sorely missed by his grieving mistress.

Kate Payne

Tinkerbell was our very special friend and family member. We love her so much. We're glad she doesn't have to suffer from pain anymore. We miss her so much!

Kathy Posey

You were the sweetest darling and we will always miss you. Your daddy and mommy will always hold a special place in our hearts for you. We tried everything we could to help you and to prolong your life but I guess it was your time to go to rainbow bridge. I know in my heart that you will be waiting at the end of the road when our time comes and you will be wagging that little tail and barking for us to come on. All our family members miss you so much but especially Gidget misses you because she thought she was your real mom. She misses your companionship so much and has been very depressed and just lays around sleeping all day. We always thought Gidget would go first because she was so much older than you but it didn't happen that way. Gidget doesn't even act the same! She keeps looking for you to come home. You brought so much joy into our hearts and we will remember you always and love you forever. Someday we hope to see you again running and barking and healthy. Love mom and dad and family members.

To Tinkerbell, my loyal, loving companion of nearly 9 years,
You are the light of my life - my one bright spot on the planet.
You will live on in my heart of hearts for all eternity
Thank you for pressing that little face next to mine,
and for nuzzling and rubbing against the fabric of my soul
Those were the purest, most heartfelt moments of my day,
Reaching out to each other with no agenda except to show love
And I will keep them with me forever, wherever I may go.
I will cherish all the times we shared as we 'grew' together,
in spirit, bonding and learning more about each other's ways.
You will be forever etched into that special place in my heart,
Where love flows eternal and our hearts are joined as one.

Marilyn J. Hamilton

you were taken from me by cancer so quickly, it's still hard for me to believe you were sick. Mikey and Coco miss you very much. Have fun with Harley and I'll see the two of you at the bridge. I love you.

Mama Danielle

This is in tribute to the purest spirit I have ever known.. my cat Tinkerbell. I picked her out 21 years ago ( yes ... 21 years ago !!! ) just from the back of her tiny gray tiger head. I knew she was the one...My boyfriend (long gone) and I had been looking and looking for a kitten and finally found Tink at a pet store in a mall. She screamed her little head off the moment I laid eyes on her face and never shut up till two hours or so before she died. She never weighed more than 8 pounds but sounded like the largest 5 Siamese cats on the planet !! lol I even taught her to "speak" on command (which was probably a mistake, as she decided to speak any ol' time she felt like it ... usually around 4:00 am, at the top of her little cat lungs !! ) which amused friends and relatives !
She was the most beautiful kitten I had ever seen, albeit one of the most mischievous and destructive little felines ever. She was supposed to be my boyfriends cat, but as she almost destroyed his apartment, I had to worm her into my parents good graces ( which, once they saw her, took a second and a half !! ). So "Little Nikky Bird" (one of her million or so nicknames )became a fixture and the joy of our weird family. She ended up outliving both my parents and was always there to give comfort and endless love through so many, many traumatic times, such as my mothers death, my tubal pregnancy, my only sister's accident that left her profoundly brain injured and most recently my fathers death from a car crash. She gave nothing but love always.... even when I finally brought home the "intruder"
I had always longed for... my son Jess. In the last few years she let Jesse get close to her and even came looking for him to pet her, which he thought was the ""cat's meow""!
So when my 6 year old little man found this amazing creature at the bottom of the stairs last Saturday, he said, with his heart breaking ""this is my worst nightmare""! We had tried to be as prepared as it's possible to be with a 21 year old cat, but oh the searing pain I felt at having to take her to the vet, make the hardest decision I've ever had to make and then leave her, knowing I would never see her body again or hear that humongous voice of hers. This all was almost unbearable. I asked her vet Tim, when he called me a day or two later, why did it hurt so so much, especially when she was 21 years old for Gods Sake?! He was so good with me ... he said ""sometimes it's even harder when they're that old, because it's almost like they've been there forever. He was so right !! Even though I have my own family now, a wonderful husband, a magical and loving son and a crazy, but adorable, loving rott/shephard, Tinkerbell was my link to my former life... my mother, father, sister (the way she USED to be) and my brother and so, so many forgotten memories. The memories are slowly starting to come back...it's so weird.. right after I came home from taking her to the vets last week, I went upstairs to put on some kind of face (I looked like I had been run over by a Mack truck ! ) and as I sat on the edge of my dressing table chair ( the only way my feet touch the ground lol ), I felt Tink jump up on the chair behind me ... I mean I REALLY FELT her there !! I had totally forgotten she used to do that all the time years and years ago. It had to be her ... I'm sure it was her, to let me know she was young and free and able to jump again and most of all HAPPY ! I love her and always will, but I know she is with my parents... it was their turn to have her ! On the day she died, I was there petting her tiny 5 pound body, but as soon as I was sure she was gone I felt like her spirit was as big as a six foot man ... what a strange but comforting thought.

To all of you who read this, I know you'll understand the depth of love and gratitude I have for this special angel cat. I truly believe she taught me how to love (before she came I think I was a spoiled brat... I still am a bit ! lol) and I also believe I wouldn't be the parent to Jess that I am. To have the pure and untainted love of an animal is a life changing experience. My son has such a sweetness to him and a caring for all animals and people that I know he got from loving and being loved by Tinkerbell. For all this and so very much more I thank my little love. Thank you my little "Nikky Bird" for allowing us the honor of sharing 21 years of time and space with you.

All my love forever,
Karen

Nine years were not enough! I always thought we would have more time together. I miss her so much and I just can't stop hurting. She was the sweetest soul-mate. She made me complete. I was her life and she was mine. Its not fair..

Karel

"Tinley"...over 15 years of friendship and faithful, unconditional love...you taught us so much about loving and caring. You were so strong and smart...defying death many times over! You made us laugh with all your talking and singing and we miss hearing your greeting every morning..."MMMMMEEEEEOOOOOWWWWWWW!" (Me out?)
We had such a hard time letting you go...we tried to do what we thought you'd want us to do...we fought death to the end for you, Sweet Boy, but you showed us you had had enough and we listened, but it broke our hearts for we felt we let you down. Forgive us, Love. Pop said you hung on those last few days for me and I believe that is something you would do because you knew the end would hurt me---we were such close pals...but it hurt me more to see you suffer, though you never whined or complained, such a good kitty!
We believe you are somewhere beautiful...Jimmy thinks you are outside in a meadow with butterflies and crickets to chase and a porch to hang out on and sun your face...and you are with your beloved brother, Molina and that scalawag, Junie too. But most important, we believe that we will see each other again someday.
Rest in peace my wonderful friend and rest assured we will never forget anything that was you. You are a permanent part of our memories and your place in our hearts will never be filled by any other. There was only ONE Tinley and you were ours to love...
We love you and miss you each and every day,
Mama, Pop and Jimmy

Tiny was the most wonderful dog that there ever was. He in his short life taught more love and happiness than most will do in a long life. We will forever miss his kind and gentle ways. And with certain knowledge we move forward knowing we will meet again in that beautiful place where he has gone before. Till then my dear friend, Love Gramma

You 2 are now in a better place and we will always love you and will never forget you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amy Lynn Hollen and Billy McDowell, Jr.

The best unconditional love I'll ever know. Thank you, little girl dog for that. Know that you are deeply missed.

Angela Thornton

My "Sweet Pea", Tiny, is in a better place. We just can't wait until we all meet again! She is sorely missed by her mommy and daddy, sisters: Posie and Buffy, half-brother: Baby, and step-doggie-sister: Starpickle. We miss you and love you very much Tiny Girl!

D & J Tose

Tiny passed on very unexpectedly. She was a very special girl & was loved dearly. she is missed so very much!

Cissy, Joe, & sons

Just a note to say, "Thank you, Tiny Baby, for all the love and joy that you brought to each and every one of us in this family. We miss you so much."

Sonya, Billy, Vicki & Jennifer Travis

On Christmas morning, our cat, Tiny One, was shot twice and had to be euthanized. Whoever did the shooting had no feelings or compassion. Tiny One was the most gentle cat; he never chased birds, rabbits, etc. He did not deserve to die this way, as well as any other animal.

We thought we would have Tiny One for a long time. He was a stray when he came to us and was so skinny. Tiny One grew into a healthy cat who filled our lives with happiness.

That happiness has now been taken away from us. We have photos and good memories, but nothing will ever take the place of hearing Tiny One purr or the joy we felt when we held him in our arms.

Rest in peace, baby. We will never forget you.

Scott and Connie (Tiny One's Daddy and Mommy)

Tippy

When God said, "I'll make the golden retriever,"
He took all the best of his heart and his soul;
He gave him a coat that would look like the sunshine.
He gave him a spirit to rock and to roll.

"I'll make sure he loves all the weather I send him.
He'll lie in the sun and curl up in the snow.
He'll run through the rain with no trepidation.
He'll put nose to wind with his head bowed down low."

"His heart will be pure with love for his master.
To children he'll race and jump for to play.
He'll sit down beside my humans and warm them;
With glad hearted spirit to comfort each day."

"And when his fur turns to gray at the edges,
And when his eyes cloud over as his old age grows,
He'll still sprint the path to greet everybody
'Cause golden retrievers are love and it shows."

by Carol Cox-Willms

To a loving Beagle, who enriched our lives and will be in our hearts forever. Right down to the last second he looked into our eyes and wagged his tail even though his body reaked with pain. Tipper, you will be at the Rainbow Bridge waiting.

Pat & Paul Winslett

Our baby who filled our life with love and happiness! Oh how she is missed. We Love You Tip and will see you soon, Mama & Papa

We just lost our beloved canine friend Tippy on October 17, 2000. On October 15, just one year ago we brought him into our home at age 11 because his previous owner was no longer able to care for him. In that one short year we had the priviledge of sharing our lives with a very special and loving companion. Tippy had become an integral part of our family and we could never imagine our lives without his comforting presence and unconditional love. Tippy may no longer be with us, but what we do have are very special memories that will continue to warm our hearts forever. God bless you always Tippy.

Brian and Nancy McAlley

She gave us 14 years of love. The house is so empty without her.

Pam Daniels

Tippy was the best, most unique dog in the world. He always protected me and he was always smiling. He was my best friend and I loved him more than anything else in the world. I feel like I lost my child. I will miss him always.

Debbie Hess

My darling Tipsy, its been almost 3 months since you left and I miss you more every day. I've put your pictures all over our home and try very hard only to remember the good times. I've still not forgiven the man who's dog took your life, but I'm trying. You have three beautiful pups. Brandy was pregnant when you died. I have one with me now. He has his daddy's eyes.

Be happy baby. Try not to miss me too much. We'll see each other again, I promise. Mummy loves You!!

We will always love and miss our "little blue" tirdy birdy. We miss your squaking, talking and your dancing every day! We'll never forget you and will see you healthy and blue as the sky someday at the rainbow bridge.

Bennet and Kevin Flinner

I would like to make a special tribute to our cat Tito. We had to put to sleep July 1st ,2000, because of his progressive illness of kidney failure & other complications.. He spent 12 years with us & we loved him & miss him dearly. I would like to make a special tribute to our cat TITO who. He was a member of our family & like a child to us...He used to sleep with us & we would wake up in the morning with him resting on our pillow & looking at us with his beautiful round green eyes..What made so special that he was a very affectionate cat who constantly demonstrated his love to us by rubbing his body & head on our leg & always meeting us at the door when we came home..WE LOVE HIM & MISS HIM VERY MUCH, & WE WILL ALWAYS CARRY HIM IN OUR HEART AS HE WILL IN CARRY US IN HIS..NOW WE FEEL PEACE KNOWING HE WILL GO TO A BETTER PLACE OF THE RAINBOW BRIDGE..
WE LOVE YOU TITO
JORGE & NANCY :)

This past Saturday, our beloved cat, Tizzer, passed away. After a long struggle with a heart murmur, he finally succumbed a quick, painless, and sudden death. In behalf of his memory, we would like to make to donation to you.
We adopted Tizzer from you in August 1993. At that point he was approximately six months old. He was found in Arlington National Cemetery. He had been wounded on his belly and had worms in him. We took him in with love and care. I was only nine years old at that point. He became my best friend, my loved one, my family member.
We buried him this evening in a Jewish manner. After this sad event, my family has decided that in behalf of his memory we would like to make to donation to you. You welcomed him into warm hands and cured his sickness.
I can remember the first day we adopted him, he came home, he ran under my parents dresser and took a poop. He then hid in the closet. Later that evening he came into my bed and snuggled with me. I was his first, but not his last friend. He loved children of all ages. It seemed as if he had an internal sense to the warmth of children and gave them his love immediately and received smiles everywhere. Whether it was his snuggling with me when I was doing homework, running under the sheets when we were making a bed, just being himself and sleeping on his favorite chair, or sitting in his favorite window and staring into the woods.

Jacob Forstater

Every man should be blessed with the honor and privilege to have a friend like you just once in their life....
God bless you and keep you TJ.....I miss you so very, very much.....Daddy

TJ had a personality that made her more like a human member of the family. She would 'speak' when you asked her questions and talked to her. She would stay by you when you were not feeling well. She would sit up a beg like a dog when she wanted food or a slice of cheese. She gave us her unconditional love and we did the same.
TJ was given to us by my Mom shortly after we were married. Soon afterward, she swallowed a needle and thread which led to surgery. Diabetes was discovered as a result of the surgery. Our wonderful vet helped us nurse her back to health from death's door. Several months later, TJ went into acute renal failure. We thought the end was near - but we prayed and gave her fluid therapy and lots of love and attention. Her kidneys miraculously came back and returned to a normal function. Every day became a routine of insulin and fluids. She never was bothered by the needles and all the vet work. TJ lived as any normal cat would. She stayed with us for another 13 months, before her kidneys shut down again - this time for good. It was only a matter of time - we had been dreading this day for 13 months. But we had to end her suffering. We managed to gather the strength of the Lord to be there when she died. It was an experience we shall never forget - as I told her "Goodbye TJ, I'll see you in Heaven."
We never took her for granted. And though the house is missing our beloved cat, I know that she is looking over us with St. Francis and Anthony who helped her live with us those extra 13 months.
Goodbye TJ - wait for me - remember that I'll always love you.

Keith & Clare

You are very much missed T.J. love mom and dad

May you rest in peace, old girl. Our hearts are heavy.

The Rick McReynold's Family

It's been two weeks now since we let you go. We love you and miss you so much, out Tee-gee, Wee-gee. We miss the kitty who would kiss you on the nose and the kitty who would just be there for you-sleep there byside you just as a companion. What a good kitty you were to us. I just hope we were good to you, too. Sleep well, sweet prince. Squeaky sends his love and misses you, too.

Karen and Keith

I loved him the best, always.

Lynn C

My beloved 'Tornado of Terror' has gone.
She has joined her 'Great Maker'. The hole left in my heart will never go away... you were one of a kind my baby. May you find the peace now you always sought. And I hope you are happy.

Lisa Horton

Mama, we love you and miss you very much and we will be together again someday at the rainbow bridge. Love Mama and Papa

He was my best friend I had him for 11 years He went everywhere I went well almost He hated the bath room Tobbie did not like taking a bath. Tobbie had a good life and was a great dog. Tobbie will be missed very much.

Carolyn

Sweet Sweet Tobi,
We made it thru the first day without you. You are missed so much! I went to the door last night to let you out. I miss your bark and your wagging tail. It's not the same without you. Hannah cried herself to sleep. Ryan was ready to play catch. And I just miss you all day.
You will forever be in my heart with Bo and Brandy. I'm sorry that I had to have you put to sleep. I know you felt me there with you. You are buried right next to Bo. Sleep peacefully now and never worry about that awful cancer again. I bet you are playing with Bo & Brandy. Find Oma-she'll have an apple. WE ALL MISS YOU SO MUCH!!! I miss your hugs. You are healthy again which makes me happy.
**I had to have my sweet Tobi put to sleep because of rapid spreading cancer of the lymph nodes. The condition of his neck was progressing so fast that he had a hard time drinking and breathing. He was almost 2 1/2... Bo died in 97 of cancer, too.

Anita Dugger

You only had 7 short months of your life and I am so fortune that our family was the one's that got to spend them with you. You made our lives so many days. You seemed to know when it was a bad day and to do something to make me laugh. I have laughed, cried, yelled and yes screamed at you but you always knew I loved you. You could be a monster and turn around and get in my lap and kiss me to death. And I never knew a dog could run so fast and for miles everyday. I am so glad you got to spend your time on a ranch and run and play, you always were on a mission. I miss you running by the porch never acknowledging me even being there, because you had somewhere you were going and of course your only speed was 200 miles per hour. I miss you and love you dearly Tobie but you are in my heart and soul always. I have your gold container with your ashes in it beside my bed just like you always were and I tell you good night just like I always did. No dog will ever take your place in my heart. Be good and don't get in trouble and one day we will all be together again. Love you !!!! your family mom dad mary greg kristy and of course your dog friend Candy........

To my best friend. You gave me so much love and we shared so much together. I will love you always. I miss you so much but you have taken a piece of my heart with you. Thank you for your unconditional love. I hope you are happy and restored to full health wherever you are and I am confident that one day we will be reunited. Go in peace my sweet Toby and know that you and I shared a very special love. There will never be another you.

With all my love
Wendy

Toby,
We had you since you were small enough to walk under our coffee table and watched and loved you as you grew into a giant. Your heart was bigger than you were. Our hearts hurt and our home is empty but we cherish the memories and love you gave us for 7 1/2 years. Rest in peace our beloved "Tobers".....You will never leave our hearts.

Larry and Sherri Black

Toby loved life. He loved everyone and every other animal he ever met in his short life. But most of all he loved me. I miss my puppyman. I miss his puppy hugs and his soft white and brown fur. I miss how he used to be so excited to see me when I arrived home that his whole body would wag. I miss how when he was scared, he would sit under me. I miss his love. He's my angel now. I love you, Toby. Please know that.

Love, Momma

Big Boy Toby

To our big boy Toby who gave us 18 years of love and was also daddie, protector and companion to Baby Benji, You fought so hard the last two years, but God decided it was time to relieve you of your pain.
We know you are no longer suffering but we all love you and miss you so much. We know that one day we will all be together again.
When God took you he took a part of us all.
Though our lives are richer for knowing you it is now filled with sadness

We all love and miss you
All our love

Mummie, Tina and and Cindy

Our dear family member crossed the Bridge, and will be in our hearts until we meet again. We miss him so very much, but we know all his pain and suffering have ceased and he is with all his friends and family members. Until we meet again, hugs, kisses and lots of Toby treats my sweet velvet puppy.

Mary and Rudy Nordman

Toby was part of my youth, my trials, my transitions, my deepest comfort, and brought immeasurable joy to my life.

Patricia Merlino

Toby was a special fellow. Roy found him when he was too young to even open his eyes. His mother had been a feral cat who could not care for him. Roy took him and raised him and loved him for 23 wonderful years. When Roy started spending his winters in Florida, Toby went with him. I laughed and called him a snow Kitty. Toby you touched my heart too. The day I moved here, you were on my porch to greet me. We became good friends. I always had plenty of catnip for you and always tried to find some time to visit and cuddle you. Especially when you were too old to come and visit me. We had a great time that last weekend together. I held you in my arms while I lay on the hammock and you purred and cuddled into me. I'll never forget you Toby. You were a wonderful friend and now that you are gone I miss you. I look for you everyday when I come home and cry when I realize you won't be coming over for a little catnip treat. Rest easy Toby and I know you will be waiting for Roy at that bridge. We love you forever.

Kammy

Toby we miss you very much...the sadness and grief is tremendous. You struggled to stay with us and we had to help you to leave us. You gave us all nearly 18 years of lovely happy memories...........and we thank you for it....we loved you and we knew you loved us all. 'Til we meet again be good lad....

Hazel Bagnall

Toby,
She was such a beautiful, loving cat.
She'd play the funniest little games with this rainbow colored mouse toy. Batting it around, then when I threw it past her she'd chase it, catch it, and sit on it. It was so cute :)
My whole family misses her. I think I do the most, for I have cried a river of tears for her. I love her so much.
She was put to sleep, it was either that or let her die of Kidney Failure. I will never forget petting her while she was on the vets table, crying when they said she had no chance, when my parents decided to put her down. I kissed her on the head cried into her fur, told her how much I loved her, then whispered "goodbye".
I can't stop crying, just this morning I thought she was okay, not totally well, but to where I would at least see her the next morning. I cry whenever someone even mentions her name. It's really been hard cuz alot of my online screen names are "Toby" and I will start to cry when I use it.
...at least I got to say goodbye...

Renee

Toby would have been 17 in just a couple of weeks. He had always been a faithful friend and all around pal. He had survived a bought with cancer several years back and had developed hip problems over the last 6 months. On Friday 6/16/00 he suffered a stroke that took his ability to balance himself. On Saturday morning Toby left to run & play at the Rainbow Bridge. He'll always be missed and he'll always be loved.

Jeff Stout

In Loving Memory Of
"Our Sweet Toby"
You Will Always Be In Our Hearts
We Love You & Miss You
Love,
Mommy-Daddy-Jessie & Mikey

We all begged Mom and Dad for you, Toby. We said we would clean up your poop, feed you and take you on long walks. I was only 6, Car was 12 and Tom was 4, when we finally got to bring you home. The first night you cried and whined, Mom stayed up with all night. The next night you were in the basement, and the next night, You didn't cry. You were very smart. You were a very independent dog, always keeping your own space, but you you still needed to be with us! Your favorite place was at the cabin with Pepper and the squirrels. Cheese and grapes were considered a wonderful treat. Balls that you could eat! I can still see you running down at the lake, You would go so fast that your back legs would go faster than the front ones and you would do flips and sommer sualts. I also remember when Carlene took you in the tube behind the boat and you howled the hole time. I remember how sneaky you were, stealing Easter chocolate bunnies, Bath beads(I wish I could have seen your face when you chomped into that one), and muffins off of the table. It was so funny to see you dance and cry when Dad came home because you were so excited. The past couple of years you have been slowing down, and we could see that you were much more tired, but I still cannot imagine you not lying in your bed, opening any closed doors with banging your head, searching for any lost crumbs on the floor. We have all cried a lot in the past week because we miss you so much. You have been like another Sibling in the family, I know that you are so totally irreplaceable, Toby and we will always have such happy memories of you to fill all of our empty hearts. Love you pretty boy!

Grant, Helen, Carlene, Mandy, Tom

To my Toby,
You are still so vivid in my mind
That your leaving remains so unreal
Everything happened so suddenly
It's hard to know how to feel...
But I'll always remember our special times
and with these memories we'll never part
Because everyday, in every way
I'll think of you
And you'll always be in my heart!

Judy

Toby

I don't know who said a dog is a man's best friend
but I know he had a dog like Toby on which he could depend
To be there every morning like rays of new sun light,
and all day long by your side to make you feel alright.
And when it's time to go to sleep, or take a little nap,
he'd get up on the bed with you and lay his head upon your lap.
You could look into his eyes and see his great big heart,
and you can teach him almost anything, because he was so smart.
All Toby ever wanted was just to be anywhere you are,
he'd go crazy just hearing my keys and he'd jump inside my car.
Sometimes I'd take him with me, and boy he loved that ride,
he'd look at me to roll the window down so he could feel the wind outside.
It did not matter where we went as long as he was with me,
his favorite places were the park, Uncle Steve's, and the sea.
Any game you want to play, Toby loved to play them all,
but his favorite game he loved to play, was try to get my ball.
He'd lay down on his stomach and put the ball between his paws,
and you must try to take it before he snatches it in his jaws.
If it were up to Toby, this game would never end,
and if you played it with him, you found a lasting friend.
He would always be there when you needed him, he was a good boy,
if you were sad or feeling down, his gentle kiss would bring you joy.
He had a good life running in the sun and splashing in the water,
I only wish he could have met "Chloe", our unborn daughter.
I know he would have protected her like he did his mother,
Toby, we will always love you and there will never be another.
Old man, I left your ball in the grass outside by the front door,
if you want to play again, come down from Heaven and you'll find what you are looking for.
Your family, your friends, and your ball,
Toby, you were LOVED and will be missed by ALL!

In loving memory of momma's special boy. Toby, you were loved by so many people. You touched so many souls and mended many broken hearts. You were there for me in my desperate times of need. You stuck by me when I felt like the world was crumbling down on me. You loved me unconditionally and filled my life with joy. I'm sorry for the pain you endured over the last months and days of your life. I would take your pain and give you life forever if God allowed me. You Toby, have wings. You are my angel that God sent down to me and now he wants you back. We are all borrowed from him and now it is his turn to have you by his side. Run free, my love. Swim in the ocean like you always loved. I will leave your tennis ball on the grass so when you look down from heaven, you know where I am. I'll never forget you Toby, my sweet angel. May you rest in peace.

Heather Joy Corwin

Toby, was a very special dog. She never a harm anyone. When you came home at night she was there to greet you with a huge kiss. Toby came down with a terrible illness. Cancer of the lipods. She hung on for a year and 3 months of more, The cancer came back and hit her hard. Now she is up in Heaven with her Mom ( lady ) who died last year. Her Dad ( Bouncer her died several years ago. Her Brother Baron ( lumpy Dumpy ) who died in 1998. And her other Brothers and Sisters (Anheiser, Penny Love, Brandy). Princess is still with us. Toby has no worries anymore, she is pain free and hopefully running around with her brothers and sisters, mom and dad in the grass. I will watch over Princess for you Toby and little Bouncy for you too. I will miss you dearly, I know Dad and Mom will miss you too. I will take care of Dad for you Toby. Take care and I will see you someday again.

Love you lots
Susan, Dad and Mom Eckard

Beloved Soulmate that I have always known and love. I will never forget you or your kind face. My souls burns, and my heart aches. When you passed, covering you with that towel was the hardest thank I have ever done. My heart still mourns you, but I have found a little comfort with a new kitten named Mckenzie. He is not you my beloved Toby, but his gentleness has helped, and I know that if you had known him, you would have loved him too, Toby,
Goodbye and love always.
H.

Go peacefully with finnigin

Lesley

Our Furbaby,
We miss you so, but we know that you are no longer in pain and are no longer suffering. We know you have special angel wings and are happy and playing with Zippo now. We love you so, our hearts are broken, we can still see you jumping up at the window when we come home, we can still feel your soft fur, we still see those bright and happy eyes. You brought so much joy into our lives.
Rest in peace little angel, until we meet again.

Chuck and Sheri Pool

My darling Toeco. He was such a wonderful dog. Whenever I was sad, he would bring me his favorite toy and demand to be played with. He always made me laugh. I am so grateful for the SPCA for letting us adopt him.

Tisha Bakke

Maltese Rescue Angel

Although we were together only six months to the day
I could not have been more in love with you, if I bore you through my womb
You taught me the meaning of unconditional love
you opened my heart in a way I never dreamed possible

You are the Boo Burger, my Tofi and Dada's Circus Pup
It hurts so much now that you are gone.

They tell me that the greatest tribute that I can make to our love
is to rescue another of your buddies, but you see, I am afraid.
I am afraid that you will think I will forget you or love a new doggie more.
But that can never happen.

You are in my heart forever.
Your courage and your love have given me more
than I could have ever given you in food and a warm home.

The way you danced for dinner
or looked up at the top of the fridge for a treat
how happy you were to see me - even if I only went to put out the trash
How you sat on my bath mat while I showered
Or snuggled on my lap while I worked
How you always wanted to be between my legs in bed at night
Mostly I can think of how you were wagging your tail
not three hours before you passed away.

I'm afraid I don't have your courage
But I need to heal my heart.
I am so in love with you, Tofu
And when I put my selfishness aside
I know that we're never really apart

Liz Amadio, Jerry Farley & Sassy

"My puppy, my dog.
Belongs to the goddess now.
Summerland awaits."

I miss you, Tofuti, and I love you. Dream well my friend!

Cheryl

He was more than a best friend. I miss his voice and his big yellow eyes.
I want to thank him for those wonderful years full of love and trust.

Nataly McMurray

Thanks, Tom-Tom, for all the love you have given over the years. So sorry to see you go but Rusty and Mu will wait with you 'til we meet on the Rainbow Bridge

Mom, Dad, Teddy, Rosanne, Susie and Boo

Tom...always there to greet me every night, and your dad too, a cat who could beg and sit on command, who loved his brother the dog Osborne, who lived through the loss of his dear brother Thumper the cat, a divorce, and a change of residence...you came to us as a stray kitten one freezing winter night so many years ago...we coaxed you out of the woods, and you lived on our porch because of my allergies...until I decided I could sneeze and have you anyway...wrapping you in a towel whenever I held you...in the end you found warmth in the house, and you are missed so. NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT LET YOUR DOGS RUN LOOSE. TOM, A SWEET CAT WHO TRUSTED AND LOVED ALL, WAS MURDERED BY A LOOSE NEIGHBOURHOOD DOG. IF JUST ONE PERSON REMEMBERS THIS THEN HIS LOSS IS NOT IN VAIN. Thank you.

Laurie Labrecque, Terry Winslow

I knew you were coming before you got here. My time with you was as wonderful as I could have wanted. I wouldn't want to hold you back by missing you. Tho you are free to go, I remember, I remember, I remember.
Thanks for your visits when I'm down. Want to be with you again somewhere in time. Thank you for showing what Love is and for being so very wonderful.

Susan Jane

Dear little Tom,  
We miss you so very much. During your 19 1/2 years with us you brought us so much joy and we have so many happy memories of you. I remember you up on the roof wanting me to bring you down.....and all the special "gifts" you brought me. Most of all I remember you in the sunshine....how you loved the sun! I hope you have lots of sunshine now and plenty of whipped cream to lick and a huge pile of clean laundry to sleep in. I also hope your leg has healed and that you can run again. You were such a brave boy till the end and you'll always be our hero. We'll always love you, dear little Tommy.  
Your Mommy

Although Tomaso was in our life for such a short time we will miss him dearly. Wherever you are Tomaso...we love you!

Angela

Star lost a valiant battle to bone cancer on Monday December 20, 1999. She continued to be brave right to the last breath and has given me such a great appreciation for what a special dog she was. She waited for us to get home, but once I was sitting with her it was clear that she was going to leave us soon. I sat with her all evening, with her head in my lap and was able to tell her all that I wanted to tell her before she left. She knows that one day I will see her again and we will cross the rainbow bridge together but that she will have to be patient. She was euthanized in my arms.

I am sure that you all can understand the empty void that has been left in our lives with her passing but we have so many wonderful memories of her which will never ever die. She was a once in a lifetime dog and we will always think of her when we look up to the Stars in the heavens.

THE POWER OF THE DOG

There is sorrow enough in the natural way,
From men and women to fill our day.
And when we are certain of sorrow in store,
Why do we always arrange for more?
Brothers and Sisters I beg you beware,
Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.

Buy a pup and your money will buy,
Love unflinching that cannot lie.
Perfect passion and worship fed,
By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head.
Nevertheless it is hardly fair,
To risk your heart for a dog to tear.

When the body that lived at your single will,
With it's whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!)
When the spirit that answered your every mood,
Is gone-wherever it goes for good,
You will discover how much you care,
And will give your heart to a dog to tear.

We've sorrow enough in the natural way,
When it comes to burying Christian Clay.
Our loves are not given, but only lent
At compound interest of cent per cent.
Though it is not always the case, I believe,
That the longer we've kept'em, the more do we grieve

For when debts are payable, right or wrong,
A short-time loan is as bad as a long-
So why in Heaven (before we are there)
Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear?

Rudyard Kipling


All my tears have reached the sea,
Part of you will live in me
Way down deep inside my heart.
The days keep coming without fail,
A new wind is going to find your sail,
That's where your journey starts...

What can you say about a special friend who was taken from you by a cold hearted human. My orange tabby cat Tomkitty was taken from our semi-truck on October 6, 1992 in Barstow, Calif. We found Tom at the southwest Missouri Humane Society and he had been a constant source of love and companionship for three years. He used to jump out of our truck and run to greet us with his tail held high. I know those terrible humans were only after him because I had money and jewelry in the truck and they didn't touch it. He was the perfect son. Now he and my little angel Twiggy are at the Rainbow Bridge together. We got him in June of 1989. I will always think of you my little Tomkitty with nothing but love and affection. Take care of Twiggy for me and daddy and I will join you when our time comes and we will never have to parted again. I love you my little prince.

Mommy

Dear Tommie:

Thank you for sharing your beautiful soul with me for 17 years. I'm tortured by your absence, and crave your touch. This is the hardest thing I have ever had to endure. My brain surgery last year was easier. I miss you so much. My heart hurts so badly. My soul feels empty. Our beautiful house haunts me with so many reminders of you, yet no you. I've never loved anyone so much in my life. And I've never been loved more. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me in my life. I'm forever changed by our relationship. You have taught me so much during this time, and I am constantly reminded by this blessing. Your old-soul wisdom, your grace, your patience, your total acceptance, your respect, your humbleness despite your powerful presence, your full trust, your patience especially with everything you had to endure at the end while I was trying to get you healthy, your gratitude, your gentleness, your sweetness. And still, I am learning so much by your departure. You have saved my life more than once. And you gave me courage during my own crises so that I could overcome each and every one and return to you. Most people could not or would not understand the depth of the love I have for you, nor you for me. Yet that is OK. You are wiser and more important than most people. Our love is unlike anything I have ever experienced before or will experience again. There is only one you. I hope we will be together forever, in one form or another. My sweet, beautiful baby boy. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love,
Your Mommy, Joanne

P.S. Thank you for coming to visit with me while I was sleeping last night. I'm sorry I yelled, "What?!" at you for waking me up last night. I know you were trying to wake me up for awhile to let me know you were still here, yet I was in such a deep sleep and so you finally had to call my name pretty loudly to get my attention. You weren't here in physical form yet you were here!!!!! I'm so happy that you woke me up!!!!!!!!!! I needed so badly to know that you were still here. Please come wake me up anytime! And thank you for waking up Chrissy too last night, and letting him know you are OK. We smiled for the first time in a long time when we told each other our similar experiences with you last night. Chrissy loves you more than anything too, and misses you dearly. Please do not feel bad though. Please enjoy this time you are spending in peace and joy. I hope you are running and sprinting around and chasing butterflies in the sunshine. I know you'd never hurt them, yet you always had fun trying to catch up with them when we'd go for our walks together outside. Yet please come visit us often, I love hearing your voice and your crunchy purr, seeing your beautiful face, feeling your breath, your face nuzzled hard up against mine, your soft fur, and the vibration of your purr on me. Please help me get through this by visiting me often, and whenever you can, talking to me, and just letting me know you're OK. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The most loving cat I have known. He would give kiss and nibble on your chin. Got him as a stray. He was already 8 years old. Only had the pleasure of his presence for a brief two years. Died suddenly of a heart attack. It was all over in a minute. My husband was holding him at the time. I did not get a chance to say good-bye or tell him how much he was loved. Tommy, I think of you often and will always love you!

Christine Lee

My beloved Tommy, Mommy misses you terribly & knows that you will always be with me. We shared wonderful times together. We will meet again in Heaven. I love you, my sweet, sweet baby boy.

Annie Cottrell

Tommy's life was short. He had a bad heart, and today his heart just couldn't do it anymore. He died in his own home, after a very short period of illness. I will always remember him as he was. Although he was always short of breath, he was my best friend, and now I don't have that friend anymore...

Tommy, I loved you so much. I hope you are happy were you are now.

Guido.

I had to say goodbye to a dear, sweet, special cat on Sunday, He died from complications of kidney failure, despite heroic efforts of the vets and a lot of prayers. Tommy was only five, and much too young to go. The vet assured me that euthanasia was the most humane thing to do, so that he would no longer suffer. He came into my life just after my other cat died and made such a difference. He could fetch and catch paper and little rubber balls, was affectionate, loyal, loving and I will miss him terribly. I will never be able to replace him, but will always remember the black kitty with the green eyes.

Melissa

Toney-I love you. I miss you. I always will.
Rest in peace my little friend, until we meet again.

Jan E.

Tony suffered from diabetes and was "put to sleep" so he would suffer no longer. He was a very special member of our family and will be missed dearly.

Carol & Norm Savage

We had you for only seven years but you have made a big impact on our lives. We were all there when you were born to welcome you into our lives, but we soon learned that you had lots of health problems. Despite all of these problems, you were always happy and had the sweetest disposition. It was always so much fun to come home and have you greet us with one of your big smiles. I loved watching your tail wag when you were near us and your head tilt when we scratched your ears. I'll always wonder what you thought about as you sat and stared at the wall or ceiling. You were such a good friend to everyone and so special, that you had several names besides Tony; T-Man, Buddha, Boo, and Boy-Boy.

Our time together was short, but I know that you are now finally free of all your problems. We all miss you.
Mom Carol

This dog was one of the best dogs you could ever have, he was always trying his best to be there for you when you needed someone. He fought his whole life fighting the odds that were pinned against him from birth. I will live each day to the memory of Tony and also my other dog Kari, which I lost 2 years ago. I love both of you, and will see you both again some day!!

You have been my best friend for all that I remember of my life. I can only hope that I made you as happy as you have made me every day for all these years. I love you, and while you may have moved on, the best part of you I will never let go. You live on in me, now and forever. Goodbye for now.

Kimberlee Archer

I deeply miss my Tooley every day. She was the best girl in the world with the most soulful understanding eyes and gentle ways. She was my friend and companion at home and traveling enjoying all of life and the people she met. I miss the face I would see every morning and every night coming in the door with a smile and dance.....You will always be missed

Joan

You are my baby, soulmate and the best friend I EVER had, Toonces. Remember what I always said, 'Mommy loves you'. I'll see you again someday on the other side. Until then, I will miss you with all my heart and soul.
Eternally grateful for your gift of love, your Mommy

We will never forget you. You will always be our little baby and we will love you always. You can never be replaced. You kept us company over the last 15 years and I wished I could've stayed home with you all the time. Even though you were the runt of the litter I loved from the very beginning and I took you in when you were a kitten and we've took care of you ever since.
Goodbye Tooter 1985-2000

Vince & Mercedes Bucci

Our little man, we will love you forever.

Deb & Steve

I have had many, many pets in my life and each and everyone of them have been special in their own way, but you, my little "Tootsie" girl has been the most special of them all. Not only were you the most loving dog I have ever had but you helped me through a time when no one else could. You sat with me endlessly through the time when I was grieving over the loss of my parents. If I cried you licked away my tears. You cuddled yourself up to me at night in bed. You seemed to sense the misery I was going through and would not leave my side. You brought two litters of pups to our home which the whole family enjoyed and I carefully selected homes for your children. I was looking so forward to the joy of a third litter when you were taken away so suddenly. I had no idea that you needed help and when I realized it, it was too late. Please forgive me for this fatal error that I made. Through the error that I made, I caused your children to die too. Six beautiful, healthy pups, 3 boys and 3 girls. You know that I would have done anything for you and again I apologize for not knowing what you needed. I love you, Tootsie, and I always will.

To my little friend that I miss very much. I try not to cry but its hard to do. You were my pal, my heart, my life, you were my best friend.
Keep your little stubby happy tail wagging cause we will be together again someday. we miss you and love you!
Cindy, Megan, Chelsey and your family and friends
P.S. I want my socks back when I see you again.

Cindy Hock

Tootsie was a very beautiful and special dog. She wasn't a watch dog or a show dog, but a wonderful dog. We received her in our home when she was 1.5 years old. She was passed on to us by a good hearted breeder and we learned that the first six months of the dogs life was rough.
Tootsie had a wonderful personality and quite honestly never seemed to have a bad day. Arthritis and hip problems caught up with her in the last two years. Tootsie you touched our lives and your memories still and continue to bless us forever.

David E. Brody

Tootsie was with us for 16 yrs. adopted from the pound. She did very well up to her last days, which an inter-ear infection was just to much on her heart. She was black but was turning white with age. When I would cry she would lick my tears from my face, and lay on my pillow with me.
Miss you my special girl, you will never be forgotten, and forever loved by us all. xoxo mom

Sandy James, Krystal, Amber

Tootsieroll will live in out hearts forever. We will never ever forget her!
We love her.
We miss her dearly.

Dear darling Tootsie. Thank you for the joy and love you shared with us. You were a special dog, one that dog owners only have once in a lifetime. You were, and still are so much a part of our life; your habits and time schedules so tightly interwoven with ours.

You will be in our hearts and our thoughts for the rest of our lives. We'll remember with love and happiness all the things we shared: fishing with you standing at the front of the boat or looking into the water for fish, walking in the park, looking up trees for squirrels, coming over for your hug when your dad and mom hugged, reminding us when it was time for dinner to be served, following us from room to room, not letting us out of your sight, standing on the console in the truck looking out the front window so you didn't miss a thing, your good night hug and kiss, your beautiful brown eyes shining with love and happiness -- there are so many other beautiful and happy memories you have given us.

You were such a good and loving dog on this earth, I know that God has given you a special place in heaven. Please come visit us from time to time in our dreams and our hearts. We love you and we will see you when we pass to the other side.

With greatest love,

Dad and Mom

Tonka, words can not describe how we feel about you. You gave us joy and happiness everyday. From the first day, when you were born in our house. Your mother, Memory, gave us a very special present when she had you. You made us laugh and smile, and we have so many wonderful memories with you and her. We know how difficult it was for you when she passed, and now we've lost you both.

You were my shadow, always running to me when I came home. You followed me everywhere. And you always comforted me when I needed it. I'm sorry I couldn't go with you at the end. Just coming home from the hospital after surgery, I just couldn't, but I'm happy Bob could. I'll always remember our last night together, as always you were by my side. Thank you for telling me you were ok, several days later. That little bark meant so much. We miss you terribly, and you will never be forgotten. Your pictures will always be in a very special place, as your love will always be in our hearts. Until we meet again,
All our love,
Shay and Bob

In her memory

Sharon

Topaz, age 11: 9/2/88-1/4/00 Beloved Sheltie, puppy pal, best boy. Lost to Cancer.  
Sammy, age 4: died 2/7/00. Beloved house cat clown, shadow. Orange tabby. Lost to urinary blockage.  
I love and miss you both terribly. Keep each other company. See you at the Rainbow Bridge. K. Mahan

"The mouse put his hands on the door and pushed really hard and he got out"

Kelsey

A rescue who has gone to a better place!!!

Jo davidson-Poston

My beautiful Torbot I love you, now and forever, and I will never forget you. Be at peace now.

Michele Mueller

On Feb. 9 with less than a day's warning my beloved tabby, my furry child passed away due to chronic kidney failure. I was blessed to spend the last night with her and grateful that I had enough love and mercy to give her to god. It has been not even a week my blessed furry angel and I grieve for you so. I know that your sweet memories will eventually take over my heart but I promise sweetheart, that your trills and purrs will echo in my mind forever. I will watch for you when I cross the bridge as I know you will lead both of us into glory. I will not say good-bye, only see you later. Love forever, Mommy

One day in 1985, newly married, my husband and I set out to adopt our first furry child. He knew I was a cat fanatic when we married so the trip was inevitable. I grew up in a "pet less" home and I even remember asking him on the first date if he liked cats!

Our visit to the local humane society was lengthy as since I was adopting my first cat I had assumed that I would find a pair of eyes that would say, " Me, pick me!" Little did I know then that a person does not own a cat, the cat owns you! Near the end of the visit I asked to hold a gray tabby kitten with orange blotches. As I held the wee one in my lap the swish of a nearby broom had her clinging to me for dear life and she stole my heart.

We lived in a no pet apartment so our contraband kitty was a delicious secret. Even my husband, a self- professed dog lover was smitten with Torbie which is what we named her after much debate! Those first few months with our hidden treasure were delightful. Fancy toys were soon replaced by more interesting free things- a piece of wadded up tin foil, and a cardboard box were more of a hit. Our bubble was soon burst as the manager heard Torbie meow while we were at work and school. Needless to say, he went on a pet finding mission. We were not the only ones who received a curt notice saying to get rid of the pet or move. A lot of people moved and we found a kitty friendly apartment!

The day came when Torbie had to be spayed. Being a responsible pet owner, I could not bear to look into all of the cat's eyes, especially the older ones, or the mother cats brought in with their litters. We had little in the way of spending money but it was to be done. Torbi (my husband decided) also had to be declawed as she had a rather annoying habit of climbing us, curtains, screens, even brick! She was an indoor cat anyway so I agreed. I was ahead of my time in 1985 with many saying "indoors is, cruel" but now it is what vets advise. She was spared the ravages of freezing, getting lost or stolen, run over, poisoned, etc.

When Torbie was around 8 months old we decided to get another cat ( much to my delight) so she would have company due to our long hours. We went back to the humane society and adopted a tiny black and white kitten. Much to our shock, Torbi thought he was a toy. After a few rounds of football Torbi got a time out! Add to that we had a nasty can of cat food that had both cats hurling! We were back the next day, red-faced, but with the intent of adopting an older cat. This time a tortoiseshell literally grabbed my hand and naturally grabbed my heart. She was named Knickers on the drive home.

Upon arrival I think Torbi thought " Ah ha! Another toy!" Well, this purring sweet thing turned into a growling tiger and set Torbi reeling in surprise. A very dominant cat set the tone. They would play for hours with a swivel rocker that had a skirt. Knickers would be underneath and would pounce on the ever curious Torbie. We did not have a lot those first years but we had a lot of love. Torbie had a great talent for opening cupboard doors and hauling out and chewing into the bag of catfood. We would hide it but she always found it. She also had a real dislike for my father, a musician, whom she'd consistently hiss at for 15 years. She either loved or hated music as she stepped on the piano keys whenever I played or grabbed my flute with her paws. She also liked to lick bars of soap.

Time passes so swiftly and by 1991 we built our house and were blessed with the birth of our daughter another cat lover. I was given (smile) a siamese cat in 1997 for Christmas. Much to my dismay this lovely creature took an instant dislike to me! She loves my husband and my daughter. Oh well, kitty number 3. Torbie accepted Bug instantly while Knickers became a "cellar dweller" for a month. She eventually came around and I was in cat paradise!

Every year I have taken each cat to the vet for the annual check-up and shots. In July, 1999 the vet discovered that Torbie had a thyroid problem. Thankfully, a treatable condition with pills twice daily. Naturally Torbie hated this and I tried to disguise the pill in tuna fish. She would eat the tuna and leave the pills! I had to resort to the good old " open up and aim." She did well and even gained weight. All seemed well in my lovely cat world.

In January, 2000 I noticed that Torbie was not her usual ravenous canned cat food self. For 15 years Torbie slept on my bed, usually on my pillow and would gently tug my hair. I spent many a night not too comfortable so that I would not disturb her. One morning she vomited something fierce so off to the vet we go with me thinking she had a flu. The vet said she was fine and we went home. Torbie was okay for a few days but then suddenly she hid in the linen closet, would not eat, and as a cat mom I know pain in a meow. I rushed my beloved teen to the vet where x-rays and blood samples were taken. That afternoon my world fell apart. I got the horrible news that she was in chronic kidney failure! The vet said that her kidneys could be flushed but this would only buy a little time and death was imminent. Of course I wanted any time but I knew what I had to do.

That last night together was short and horrible. I eased her pain with valium (which had been taken with her thyroid pills) and a little pepto. We lay on the floor crying, praying, cooing and gently stroking her frail body. I begged to take her pain but , of course, I could not. I told her I was so sorry for what I had to do. Cats seek solitude when the time is near. I respected this as my furry baby took recluse in the linen closet- a place she often slept in. The rest of the night is a blur of tears and no sleep.

That short trip to the clinic the next morning felt like a death march. Our wonderful vet gave my husband and I all the time we needed to say our farewells. My daughter was not there as this was too much. All I remember is holding her and singing her a lullaby through a veil of grief. I handed my baby over to my husband as I could not stay. All I know is that it was instant and she went to heaven. That is the only time I have ever seen my husband cry. Torbie passed away on February 9, 2000.

I do not remember the ride home as grief is a horrible black pit. I kept seeing her on the pillow, my precious striped Torbie. I called her for supper only to realize that she was not there. I found great comfort in my best friend, a mom to 5 cats, but she lives a distance away. I am so grateful to have found the Rainbow Bridge website. The poem is lovely and the candlelight ceremony is beautiful. I have always been a writer and found posting messages to Torbie very helpful in this surreal time of sorrow and pain. Thank you to all of the wonderful people who e-mailed me with words of comfort. I learned that it is okay to grieve and in turn I found comfort in e-mailing others.

Torbie gave me almost 15 years of unconditional love, loyalty, constant purring and friendship. Her tabby trills will echo in my mind forever. Yes, I felt guilty that she had to be put to sleep but I know now that mercy is probably the greatest sign of love. Thank goodness for the wonderful vets who not only love our pets but also have excellent people skills. I know now that I was lucky that I had a chance to say good-bye. Each of us grieves differently and I am crying as I write this. Little by little the sweet memories of my furry child make me smile. It is okay to grieve and it is all right to cry and I also know that pet lovers are special people with big hearts who can love again. I recently adopted a brown tabby whom I named Wishes. My siamese grieved much for Torbie and has actually taken it upon herself to be this kitten's mom. Even my older cat seems perkier. Not everyone will adopt another fur baby so soon but I am glad I did. He does, of course, not replace Torbie, but I know she is smiling up there on the bridge.

She is on the beautiful rainbow along with all of our babies frolicking in the love of heaven. If writing this helps even one person and brings comfort I know Torbi would approve. Thank-you Ed and bless you for creating this wonderful website. My heart goes out to each and every one grieving the loss of a friend. To Torbie: thank you my favorite gray kitty I love you always. Someday I know we will be together again. Love, Mom

You were truly an event horse extraordinaire. I hope that you're revisiting Kentucky Horse Park and loving every minute. I miss you!

Barb Mulligan

My sweet baby girl, my heart is breaking and I can't believe you are gone. When you looked into my eyes that morning I knew it was time to help you cross over the bridge. You looked so weary and sad, tired from the struggle to be strong for me. Now you are in a place where you can be young and strong again. Run fast and free, let the wind blow through your beautiful golden hair. Watch over all of us and know that one day we will be together again. Tori, I love you and my life will not be the same without you. There will always be an empty part of my being that you have taken with you. Love Mommy

Intelligent, loving & beautiful. Always loved & missed.

Carolyn Clifford

Tory was the best behaved and loveable and loved dog in the world....and extremely smart and comprehensive...She was loved by all who knew her !!!!

Cathy

Missing you, Love Lori, Paul, Mark and Luke

I miss you terribly little one. We accomplished so much together in the 9 years we had. It's those little things that are hard to do without, playing together, traveling to shows, your aggravating Rainy and all the other things that made you so YOU. But your devoted love is what I miss the most. When I needed a pick me up I could depend on your special way of helping. Our walks are lonely now but knowing we will eventually take them together again helps. Peace little one, I loved you so very much.

Diane

You will be missed.

Debbie Wagner

He took his last breath in my arms -

Viki Rouse

Tramp died in my arms at home on July 3, 2000, he was 12 years old, born on June 22, 1988. He was a beautiful black dog, half Lab, half Cocker. He was the sweetest, most loving kind and gentle dog in the world. I was so lucky to have him for 12 years. I deeply grieve his loss, he was my soulmate and I will always miss his sweet presence in my life. To Tramp, I would have given anything to spend more time with him, but I could not bear his suffering another day. he was a gem among dogs, an angel in disguise. We loved each other deeply, soul to soul, heart to heart. I don't know how to live without him and I long for the day when I can see his sweet face again.

Karen D.

Trapper John, Cocker Spanial born 06/1987 left for the bridge 05.05.2000. Beloved Boy of Sandra Wentzel. gone to be with his human daddy Earl and his mate Cinderella Twinkletail. He was my husbands last living dog and now they are all 3 together and waiting for Mommy and the rest of the packkids.

To My Baby Boy,
Travis My heart is breaking, I miss you so much. Always my best friend in good times and bad. You fought a brave battle over your many trials and now you are forever free of illness and pain. You have left a hole in my heart which none other can fill. Grandpa, Karen and Tom miss you too, and Seppie misses his buddy. I loved you from the moment I laid eyes on you and you will remain with me forever. Be happy with Suzi and Spark, until we meet again, my friend.

Kathleen

Travis was a beautiful long haired cat. He died of a liver disease that did not show up until it was to late. He will be missed.

Donna Nicholson

Treacle, you know all I have to say, but I'm going to say it again anyway. I love you and miss you and I can't wait to see you again. I keep going into the kitchen and hesitating to prepare some fresh food for you and I realise there is no one to prepare fresh food for. It's so unfair you had to die, it should never have happened, I wasn't ready. No one can ever replace you, I love you so much and no one can fill the hole in my heart I now have, until we meet again. I know we will one day, trust me, and I can't wait for that day. I hope you're looking down on me from heaven and I hope you know just how much I need you right now, because things aren't the same as they were when you were here. If I was ever mean to you, I'm sorry, all I wanted was for you to have a long happy life, and I hope that's what I gave you. Loads and loads and loads and loads of love (x1000,0000000000). Katy xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Bless my little princess who filled our hearts with warmth, cuddled with us on cold nights and honored us with her love. She went so quickly, but her heart will remain forever.

Tamara and Tom

For Trents Mill Runt, one of the hardest working dogs I ever had.

Jennifer

I miss you my best friend, my baby, my buddy cat. You are in my heart today and always. May you be at peace my baby boy.

Debi Dickinson

You were and will always be very special.

Your leaving has brought much sadness to my heart, but your life, gave much laughter, happiness, and joy to all that ever met you.

Sleep in Peace, my sweet girl, I love you, and Miss you!!!

Mom

You were the runt of the litter, but you grew into such a special little cat - so pretty, so loving. I'll never forget you waking me up by licking my eyelids, or the way you used to lie in wait for max, then jump out at him from behind the coffee table. Your silent miaows were so sweet, and your little voice was so distinctive. Torrie misses you so much, and I think Dee does too, in his own way - although you know he's not much for showing his feelings - except where tuna's concerned. Goodnight, sweetie, Mummy loves you and always will.

Jo Hopkinson

Tribble was a gift form God who was lent to us 18 years ago. She brought grace, humility and laughter to our lives, we will forever be grateful. She will always be loved and missed by all of us. If we could sit across the porch from God, we would thank God for lending her to us. Tribble thank you for loving us.

Dave, Jane, Gazoo and PT Pellegrini

Trina will be truly missed, especially by her Daddy Jay who knew her the longest. One day we will all be re-united. We'll miss you Trina, Love Mommy Cathy

Even when you were in such pain and so close to death you still managed to purr for us. it was so heartbreaking to help you to the bridge but your safe and happy now. Give Vito a kiss for us. We love you

Kathy & Larry Bursese

Tishie was the greatest dog that I have ever been blessed to be owned by. I love this little girl more than words can describe. She was there for me through the worst times of my life, always to offer sweet kisses and bt wiggles and snorts. She was a very special little one and will always hold a special place in my heart.
I am writing this tribute to her so that others my know of the awesome blessing she was to me!!

Gina

Triskit was the delight of our lives for 11 years. We are so much richer having known and loved her. We know she is happy and healthy now and lighting up heaven.

Alan and Cathy Calvert

My true love, my true friend. My perfect dog. I miss him still.

Mary Rotert

To Tristan Jones, one of the sweetest, most affectionate cats ever to grace this earth: we never for one second regretted taking you into our home. We are only sorry you could not stay with us longer. We could not let you suffer and die from the cancer riddling your little body; we hope you are free of the pain, and have all the laps you need to sit in and all the arms you need to smurgle on until we can join you at the Bridge with all our other furbabies.

Love from all of us. We'll miss you, little fellow.

Trixie, you are sorely missed. I think about you everyday. You gave me so much in the 15 years that you were my best friend. I hope I served you well as your "mom". You will never, never be forgotten. You are in my heart always. I love you.

Our little heartbeat at our feet, we miss you.

Susan Hocevar

A little doggy that never lived up to her her name.

Julie Wilson

(Feline Leukemia) She was part of the family, and was an excellent mouser. She will be missed.

John, Brenda & Kristine

To My Beautiful Baby Cat,

Oh, Trucker how I miss you! You were the best friend, and companion that I could ever want or imagine. You were my confidant, my special love. Who will I tell my fears to? Who will hear my dreams? Who can I cry to? You have been there through thick and thin with me. When there was no one, there was you. I will miss you warming my feet at night, keeping me company on the couch and computer, waiting for me at the door when I come home. Who will greet me? Who will care? Your funny faces, and silly looks - the way you just knew what I would do next. I will always love you.

My Baby Cat forever!

Love always,

Mar

Dear Trucker,
I know you are there.
You were all cat
But wiser somehow than the wisest of humans
With a vocabulary that was broad
But to-the -point
Out....Chow....Brrrd??
Down! Nnnnow!!
And to the last moment
Close by my side in front of the Gohonzon
May this tribute find you
with Snowflakes
and your brothers and sisters
and Cat your brave mommy
Wanting for nothing
Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo

tibbar and Val

Trudy was truly loved and will be greatly missed. This kitten fought so hard for a week but he was ready to go to a special place, one where he will be free from any sickness or suffering. We love and miss you Trudy!

Michelle and Jason

For Trudy

I made what was the hardest decision of my life today -- I had my baby Trudy put to sleep. My heart is broken, my precious thing did not deserve to suffer as she did. I look across the room at the fur I clipped from her as she lay dying. This little creature was everything to me, and I can't believe that she won't be here anymore. As I write this tonight, I am too devastated to feel any relief that her suffering is over.

Blessed thing, my precious one, you are loved completely. We did everything in our power to create a wonderful life for you. If I could have ended your suffering and kept you here somehow I would have, I promise. Your little body, warm in my arms. Sitting on my lap, eating from my hand. I have already cried a river of tears for you my love, and there will be more, for my heart is broken.

This was Trudy .... a miniature schnauzer that my family got 12 years ago -- she was 2 months old at the time. Black with silver markings, she was a beautiful dog, who seemed to have an endless capacity for love. She loved to bark at EVERYTHING, and would sit in your lap or lie on your legs for hours.

She loved to eat fresh vegetables, perhaps an oddity for a dog. I discovered this one night while chopping bell peppers and as some pieces fell on the floor, she gobbled them up and begged for more. Corn on the cob, apples, carrots, broccoli -- she loved it all.

Trudy wouldn't just bark, she would "roo" -- at the mailman, at birds, at you if she wanted your attention. She commanded any room she was in.

She loved to chase the broom while you were sweeping the floor. And she ran for cover from the vacuum cleaner.

This was my dog Trudy. aka Trude-ness, Ermatrude, RooPaul, A-roo-gula Dog, and more

Blessed Be

Jeannette

He was a blessing in our lives.

Addie and Dare Gaither

You were very special to us and to everyone who knew you. You have left a hole in our hearts and lives.

Tom and Rosa

To Truman, our "son". Your short one year with us was the best we could have imagined. Your soft, chocolate fur and your wet brown nose...you brought a smile to our faces every day of your existence. How could you have been taken from us so soon? You were a gift to us from God. You are in God's hands, now, dear Truman. We miss you terribly. It hurts so much, your Dad and I can barely function. Please know how much you were loved...are loved. You will never be forgotten.

Kristy and Quito Anderson

Truman, I held you in my hands the day you were born. You were so small and so beautiful. Your mom Samantha looked so tired after having those seven puppies. Your dad Gizmo could hardly wait to play with you. I named you after President Harry Truman because, like him, you were always so tough. Even when you were so weak you could no longer walk you still hung on to life. Saying good-bye to you is unbearable to us. You brought so much happiness to our lives. You will be in our hearts forever and ever. I know you are with Samantha and Gizmo at the Rainbow Bridge and you are probably walking a basketball around heaven. We promise that we will be good so that we can be with our three beautiful Bostons once again. We love you so very much.

Ted and Donna Barron

My special baby boy will be missed by me and his sisters more than he could ever imagine. My heart aches for him, and hope he is in heaven, and happier than I could ever imagine.

Wendy Arndt

My brave, stubborn, handsome four legged boy. How I loved you. You always returned the love and had so much to teach me. How your spirit was so strong, your courage and stamina so amazing. A bit of a bully at times with Sandy or the cats, they still knew who you were. It didn't matter the size of the dogs that you didn't like; you were going to whip them all if they ever came into your yard. I don't know why IBD chose you, but you fought it with everything it threw at you. Close your brown eyes now and sleep peacefully. See you on the bridge my boy. Love Lisa

Only here a short time, but so well loved. Succumbed to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy VERY suddenly. We miss him so much. Many thanks to Bob Arend, DVM, Ft. Worth, TX!!!!

Susan

A tribute to our sweet, big boy. So huge in body and huge in heart and emotion. We loved you for only 3 years here, but forever more. You are now free from illness and can walk again. Love, Mom and Dad

Ellen & Bob

Tucky,
Please watch over your Mommy as she struggles with the grief of helping you to the Rainbow Bridge. Help her to remember the first day she saw you over 24 years ago, when you were lying peacefully on the ground, or when you stood up on those long, wobbly, trembling legs. Help her to remember your great spirit, how frisky you were on cool, windy days and how you lived to gallop up steep hills and surprise her with a buck. Remind her of all the wonderful times you had together and let her know that now you can eat from lush green pastures and drink from sparkling, flowing waters and be free of pain forever. Whisper to her through the wind how thankful you are that she loved you enough to let you go and was with you until your new journey began...
Goodbye for now 'Moose'... thank-you for being a part of our families life for such a long time.
You will be missed.
Love,
Aunt Tammy

Although other dogs will enter our lives, you will never be replaced. We'll love you forever!

Joy & Tom Frasure

To our beloved friend always cheerful, loving, and protective.

Kim

Luv and miss you, little buddy

Cooky

My sweet little Tuffy. You have been gone from me for a while now, but my love for you is as strong as ever. Be sure my precious one we will meet again where we can never be separated again. We'll always love you. I'll consider you my baby always. God keep you till then.
Love from Mommie

From the first time I saw you I loved you. I couldn't believe it when you became mine. I still miss you terribly.
"Tully Was a big old bear
Tully Was had lots of hair
So Tully was was very fuzzy wasn't he?"

The sweetest friend one could ever wish for. We miss her terribly but can "see" her romping through spring puddles, healthy and happy as a clam.

Kathy & Bill Nerat

Dear Tumbles,
We will always remember you. There never was a cat quite like you. Your enormous squirrel tail was your best feature. But, oh how we all loved the way you gave kisses, shined our shoes, fainted, played, guarded our hallways and kept our secrets.
You are missed!
Your Loving Family

Marilyn, Barry, Crystal, Lisa, Darren, and Heather G.

My honey-colored ball of fluff, so soft & so sweet. The bright-eyed greeter of all who came to our door. Loved every person he met because he knew they loved him too. In the end, the disease that took him took everything but his spirit. When that was all he had, he fought just with that until his heart stopped beating. I will love you forever.

Pam Norman

The most loving, patient and kind of cats; intuitive with other cats and people too. He was the cat of my children's childhood and his smiling face is in many family photos. God Bless him

Lynne Hart

To the most special spirit we have known, may you always be with us. We still miss you every day. You know that.  
We will never forget you. Thanks for sending us Tigger. But he will never be you. Love always.

Bob and Marjolein

"Everytime when we look above and beyond, everytime when I feel your love around me baby, I'll never forget my baby. When I feel that I don't belong (as on earth), in heaven we will be together baby, I'll never forget you baby... " (Janet Jackson)

Tundra,

You were the light of my life. A friend to me when the whole world was against me. You gave me never ending love and companionship. I can never thank you enough for all that you have given me.

I hope to meet you when my time comes, on The Rainbow Bridge, So we can be together again.

I will love you always,

Chris

Our little girl, Tuni, came to us at about 8 weeks old. She was the lone puppy left from a litter of mixed breed pups. She was all honey and white and loved us as we did her, immediately!

You gave so much to all of us without asking for anything in return. You protected us and loved us unconditionally. We all have so many memories of our little baby.
You were an order keeper which helped you "Mommy" out a lot. You waited patiently for us to come home, one by one. If one of us was sick or hurt, you were there.

When you turned 20 years old and there was some hearing loss and your eyes weren't as sharp as they once had been, we all watched out for you even more closely than before. You still had quality in your life and had a need to stay close to us.

We so enjoyed having birthday parties for you each year and you loved the attention and the ice cream!

At 22 1/2 years I had to put you down. The quality of your life wasn't there any longer and you were in pain. I'm sorry you couldn't be with us any longer, but you gave of yourself for so many years.

We love and miss you, Tuni! Thanks for all your love!

Your Mommy

Our loving Tuppy shared our lives for 14 years and brought happiness and joy to each one of us. A beautiful and precious little girl who unconditionally gave her love, comfort and loyalty. She filled a place in all our hearts which will never be empty or fade with the years. Her passing has left a void in our lives and pain in our hearts. We will never forget her. We will always love and remember her.
God bless and keep her safe until we meet again.

Ian, Carol, Sebastian, Timothy Crawshaw

Thank you my darling little Tuppy for loving me and being such a brave and wonderful little friend.
With all of our love Mummy and Daddy

You were perfect

Jeremy Atkinson

You never won a ribbon or brought home a trophy, you never entered a show or pranced around a ring and you never got your picture in the paper or had a fancy name. Yet, you were the Grand Champion of Champions, that which all other dogs were measured, pure love wrapped in fur, a lions' heart with a bushy tail and the one thing in life worth having. God speed, Turbo, the tears will fade but the love will never stop.

Michael

My beloved Turk left this world for a better place last Friday, 10/06. He will be forever missed. I LOVE him so much and his loss has left me so empty inside. I know in time I will be able to think of him with joy and happy memories. But right now, all I feel is pain, loss and a deep and unending sorrow.

Turk was all black with green eyes -- he was beautiful. But his personality was even more beautiful. He was a loving and gentle friend to me for eleven years. He loved to bring me food (dead mice that got into the basement...yuck!), he loved to give me a cat bath(!!) and he loved to play hide and seek. He had a teddy bear that he loved and he carried it all around the house.

He never let me cry alone...until now. But I know my Turk is looking down on me right now wishing he could ease my pain. In time, I hope my pain will end but right now it feels as if it will go on forever.

I MISS YOU, TURK....I WILL ALWAYS, ALWAYS LOVE YOU.

Love, Mommy

To My Treasured Friend Turk

I lost a treasured friend today
The great big dog who used to lay
His giant head upon my knee
And share his silent thoughts with me...
He'll come no longer to my call
Retrieve no more his favorite ball
A voice far greater than my own
Has taken him to His golden throne.

Although my eyes are filled with tears,
I think with love of these past two years
He let him spend down here with me
And for his gentle love and loyalty.
When it is time for me to go
And join him there, this much I know...
I shall not fear the transient dark
For Turk will greet me with his bark.

In Loving Memory of Turk du Clos des Taylor's
August 17, 1998 - August 8, 2000

Lesli M. Taylor 8/8/00

I will always LOVE my big boy. I see you in every way, when your two little girls play. Your BEST friend PATCHES, the poodle still looks for you. Your FAMILY will NEVER FORGET you. I LOVE YOU TURNER! With all my heart. I know HOOCH, is with you too. Tell him I miss him and always will. HE is the big black cocker spaniel who was your friend. HE passed away only 4 months before you. MY SWEET ANGELS IN HEAVEN, MOMMY LOVES YOU BOTH!!! I can't forget you BAMBI!

Janice Gibson

Tweetie was about a month old when I got him from my father-in-law. It took me a few days to think of a name for him. Even though I was pretty sure he was going to be a boy I wanted a unisex name. I played with him, fed him from my hand, and started to bond with him. I knew I would either call him Sweetie or Tweetie. So, it was, I called him Tweetie because he was a chatter box.

Tweetie was a very friendly bird. He would sit on anyone's finger or shoulder and be content. He would kiss us on the lips and cheek. He would groom my hair. Tweetie loved to talk. He mostly just chattered, but he did say his name quite often, "Tweetie Bird". He mimicked lots of sounds, like other bird sounds. He would coo like a pigeon and even squawk like a hawk. He also would mimic laughter. It was never quiet at home with Tweetie around. He always knew when you were leaving and knew when you came home and would just chirp away. Upon leaving it was if he was saying, "don't go". Upon returning it was definitely, "I'm so happy you are back".

Tweetie enjoyed sitting with me when I was at the computer. He liked the keyboard. I think he liked to listen to his feet click across the keys. He would respond to music and just look at the screen like "what's in there?". I even recorded my voice once and he went right over to the speaker and put his head up against and just chirped. He would even go so far as to think he owned the keyboard. When I would try to type and he was in the way he would squawk at me when I would move him. He would even get right up on the flat spot above the calculator keys and take a nap.

At meal times, when we would sit at the table and Tweetie was in his cage, he would go to his dish and eat at the same time. He was so much a part of our family, but even more so my little buddy. While I would have him out he would follow me around the house, he wanted to be where I was.

One time last year I thought I might lose him. He had developed an awful sore and it took a long time to heal. One night it got so irritated it just bled. I thought for sure he wouldn't make it through the night. We prayed for him and he did. He was a trooper. He did heal and I thought if he survived that that he was going to be around for a long time.

The night before he died he was just the same as usual. Nothing indicated to us at all that he had anything wrong with him. That next morning, my son went to uncover his cage and say "hi" to him, just like usual, and Tweetie was peacefully laying on the bottom of his cage, no longer alive. My son came to me upstairs holding him and crying. I just couldn't believe he was gone.

I have no idea why he died. It has been hard for me to adjust to. To not have him there to say "hi" to and have him fill my home with his chatter, is so unusual to me. I know that I will get used to it. I just miss him a lot. He was my cute, sweet, and lovable little buddy.

Tweetie was the first pet that I raised and loved on my own. He will always have a special place in my heart. My memories of him will never fade. Thank you Tweetie for being my sweetie.

Alicia

My sweetest angel;

It has been a long three years since you've been gone. Since then Sassy, Calli, Wodie, Travis, Zoey, Christopher Robin, Liberty & Smokey, plus numerous kittens that I fostered, have tried to ease the pain of your absence. I think about you every day. I would like to say to you:

You are my special angel, sent from up above,
The lord smiled down on me and sent an angel to love;
You are my special angel, right from paradise,  
I know that your an angel, heaven is in your eyes.  

The smile from your lips bring the summer sunshine,  
Tears in your eyes bring the rain,  
I feel your touch, your warm embrace,  
And I'm in heaven again,  

You are my special angel, thru eternity,  
I'll have my special angel, here to watch over me.  

You're the end of the rainbow, our pot of gold,  
You're daddy's little girl to have and hold,  
A precious gem, that's what you are,  
You're daddy's bright and shining star,  

@ You're the spirit of Christmas, our star on the tree,  
You're the Easter bunny to daddy and me,  
You're sugar, you're spice, you're everything nice,  
And you're daddy's little girl.  

We will never forget you, our special angel.  
Sleep tight  
Love mommy and daddy  
Dani

Twilight, there was no better cat than you. For 16 years you let me cuddle you, snuggle in your fur. You sat beside me for pettings. You slept up against my legs. Even when you became sick and needy, you still showed that you loved me. We struggled for a year of ups and downs, good news and bad. Until today, when you looked at me and asked me to let you go. I miss you so much. Your imperious meow, your demanding ways, your warm furry body.

Be at peace, Twilight.  
With all my love, your Mom.

What a great little guinea pig you were Feisty, fearless and funny. You were more like a dog than a guinea pig. You gave this family a lot of joy and you will be deeply missed.

Mette Bjornsen

Twinkie passed away 6 years ago & I still miss her very much.

Theresa Deters

My dearest Twinkie LynnAnn McGee McEachern Corbett alias Twinkie the Momma Dog,

Words cannot begin to express the grief, sadness, and loneliness I feel without you.

You were always there with a yap, talking your head off to anybody who would listen. Remember all those phone conversations with my mom? She would ask to talk to you and you'd listen and then answer. People swore they could understand what you were saying.

Your love for pizza was something else. We could never sit down and enjoy a pizza without your incessant yapping and begging for even the smallest morsel of food. As your kidneys failed, you lost all your appetite and that was not you.

Putting you to sleep was the hardest decision we have ever had to make. As we held you and stroked your soft fur as you went to eternal slumber, a million memories played in the theater of my mind.

When I picked you out of the litter, you were so alert and lively. You were the fastest runner we've ever seen. All those walks in El Paso, in the desert, you could stir up dust and keep up with all the cars and trucks. You were the best momma dog in the world and you would have given your life for your puppies if we had not intervened. I miss our talks, your harmonizing with my singing. Most of all, I miss your presence.

Twinkie, I love you and always will. Your daddy and I miss you very much. We'll never forget you.

Love, Momma

Susan McEachern

Thank you for making life worthwhile; I love all of you.

Matt Touchard

Adopted as newborns after having been found abandoned in a van. Much adored by "Mom," "Dad," "Buddy" and "Grandma." Perished in a house fire in spring 2000. We miss you both so much and will love you always!

For My Beloved Twixx

I loved you so much. I will never forget how you chose to sit beside me rather than play with your brothers. You have touched my life, like no one before. I'll see you when we cross Rainbow Bridge.

Raelynne

Two-Z will always be buried in California But she is really buried in my heart. As Two-Z would have probably said to me if she could talk.  
From mine to yours here's a little heart, to show that we will never really part.

In your pocket, on a chain, as long as it's with you, don't forget that in my heart I am with you too.

Keep this as a token, when no one else is near, as a sign of one who loves you, to whom you will always be dear.

My thoughts are always with you, this can't make dreams come true; all it can do is remind you how much I care for you.

Amerson Woodie

My little Ty Bear,

Every day I miss you and feel so empty. I remember the snuggling games and the way you had to be rocked to sleep every night. I pray for you every day bear and hope that you are waiting for me to rock you to sleep again someday. Your brother Patches seems lost without you for a companion. We love you Ty bear and miss you so very much each and every day.

Love,
Mom, Dad and Patches

I am thankful for this bundle of emotional support that saw me through the birth of two children and the death of one of them...He stayed around as long as he could, young doggy in an old man's body, and I held him for hours just to let him know it was okay to go, he would feel better soon...now I know he can see again and hear again, and is playing with my little girl who he helped so much when she was here. He drove her to walk when no one thought she would, speak when no one said she could, and live a normal life when it was apparent she was far from normal...I thank you so much, Tygrrman, you are so badly missed. If there was ever a dog so dearly loved in this family, it is you. Be an angel dog cause you have earned your wings....

Lori Daniels

Tyke was found by my son when he was 8 yrs. old in 1996. We lived in Bklyn. N.Y. at the time where strays are rampant. One day in the spring of 1996 I came home from work to find my son Michael with a very skinny tabby cat, he was giving him milk. He pleaded with me to please let him keep him, I said ok. I took him in to my job that week for a checkup, and estimated him to be around 11 months old. He also turned out to be FELV positive. I explained this to Mikey and although saddened that he (TYKE) would not live as long a life as he deserved, he loved him just the same. This past Friday TYKE left us. My son is so depressed because even though we have two other cats and three dogs and a hamster, they will never fill Tyke's void. I am writing this for him because I want him to know that there are others that understand how he feels. He will be 13 years old on Sunday, making this the worst birthday he's ever had. :( We will miss you TYKE and will never forget you!!! Until we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge

Love Michael, Tito, Angelina, Norma, Robert, Jack, Max, Rocky, Cocoa, Isis and Pika

You always warmed my spirit-I miss you and love you.

Nanci Suro

I still can't believe you are gone. Seems like yesterday we were playing tug of war with your toy and I was chasing you around the house. I miss you so much. You have been such a wonderful friend and a loving member of my family. I know this isn't goodbye because I will see you again one day. I love you Tyler!

Sharon

Tylor, I miss you so much! Ever since I first saw you at the pound, I knew you were very special. Thank you for being part of my life for the last 15 years! Your departure has left me with an empty heart and sadness. I long to hug you once again and to take you out for a walk. But know you will not be forgotten and will always be remembered with love. I hope you are in a better place, and I really hope that there really is a dog heaven and that you are there running chasing cats and rabbits. You will always be my 'baby'. I hope we meet again!

Rest in peace, baby.

With Love you a mommy who miss you.

To my dog Tylor whom I lost on 05/20/00. I miss you so . You were my best friend and I loved you so much. It's hard to say good-bye but rather "see you later" because I know you'll be waiting for me at Rainbow Bridge. Missing you , Karen (owner).

We love you and miss you very much. Hope your tail is tall and proud.

Nancy and John Lees

For the very short time we had Tyrone, he brought joy, smiles and humor to our family. Our dog loved him and our other cat got lessons on how to be affectionate. His cruel death by poisoning brought neighbors together to try and protect the feral cat colony in our neighborhood. Tyrone was a stray who was healthy, loving, talkative and very affectionate. He adopted us and we happily and gratefully were privileged to be in his company for to very short months. We could not afford at the time to have him declawed, fixed and all his shots. When he cried to be let out for short periods of time, we obliged. Sadly and cruelly someone who does not like cats, took it upon themself to take our beloved cat from us in a hideous and painful way. We know our Tyrone is waiting for us on the very special Rainbow Bridge.

Little Man. Why were you taken away from us? We loved you very much and will miss you always. It's an unfair world and I only wish we could have done more for you.

I will carry the weight of your loss for ever.

Till we meet again - sleep sound little angel.

Jo Wilson

We love and miss him so very much, He was such a wonderful understanding DOG, Whom everyone knew, He was a good neighbour too all in the village.

Ron and Jan Gell

My standard poodle, nine and a half years old went to the rainbow to await me, on Dec. 12, 2000. A best friend beloved by all who met him, a huge boy, tall and 96 lbs. of love he was himself to the very end. Never disobeying a command, always showing spirit, love and delight in us all, he was his three and a half lb. Maltese housemates most adored companion, she would not leave his side even to attend her 3 week old pup the last few hours before his final journey. Beloved of all my grandchildren, grieved in several states from IL to CA. I am so grateful that we shared life for nine years. I will cross the bridge to my companion someday. Sandra

Tyson was a very special dog. He was loyal and the best companion and friend anyone could ever have! I hope he waits for me in heaven. I hope he forgives us for doing what was right so no one suffered. Tyson was only 5 weeks old when he was given to me. I always thought he would be here forever. When I was having a bad day he would lift me up with tons of kisses or just by being there so I was not alone. He will always and forever be missed. There will never be another Tyson. He was just the most special animal we ever owned and now a piece of our family is missing. I know in my heart that some day that we will be together again. He loved me as much as I loved him. I can not wait to see him again, the dog that I raised that was special and full of life. The dog that was my sunlight when everything else was gloom. You will always be in our heart! Love Kim M.

Tyson was our precious little angel for twelve and a half years. His beautiful soul was ever-present in his beautiful golden eyes and an expression that only the very pure possess.

When age took it's cruel toll and his life lost all quality, we knew that we could not let him suffer. His passing leaves a void that can never be filled. He is young again now, with God.

Rest in peace, Mommy's angel boy. We love you forever.

To Our Best Friend,
We love you and miss you. Please continue to watch over us. You will always be in our hearts. We will never forget you and the love and happiness you brought to us.
Love
Mom and Dad

Tyson was my very first dog. I picked his name out and knew what he would look like before I went to the Shelter to look for him. AND, there he was, sitting and waiting for me, all 90 lbs of him. He was 11 mo. old and grew and grew. His love for me was steady and constant. He was my best friend and kept no secrets from me. He was never without food, warmth, companionship or kisses. He was a healthy, happy and much cherished dog till his last breath. He developed bone cancer at the age of 11 1/2 and even though we knew this day would come, we didn't know it would be that day when we awoke that AM. He passed on in the arms of his loving companions with lots of praise, love and kisses. He did not want for a thing in his lifetime, it is only us that are left wanting. There have been river of tears but through it all we picture is toothy grin and happy disposition and can't help but smile.

Christeen Hanson

We miss him very much.There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think of him.

Carol & Edward Burkhart

MY FOUR LEGGED ANGEL

On my journey in life, I was searching for a teacher. I was looking for someone to teach me about acceptance, forgiveness, and unconditional love. On October 29, 1995 that teacher laid in my lap for the first time.

Tyson was not the dog I would have chosen, but he knew we needed each other. When Debbie (My long time friend and caretaker) and I walked into the garage, he leapt into her arms. She fell in love with him right away – he was ours. As we were ready to take Tyson to his new home, he climbed and laid in my lap. In an instant, we had bonded.

I come from a family that doesn’t say the words “I love you”. That never took the time to praise. It was never, “You did a great job,” but instead, it was always, “You could have done better”. Playing catch at my house was like a nightmare, if you didn’t meet expectations, tempers would flare. What should have been a fun time became very painful.

I want to be a daddy so bad, but I wasn’t sure if I had the skills to be a good father. Now with a six-week old puppy in my lap, I knew I would have the opportunity. I was able to try different techniques on Tyson. Everyday, I would hold him and tell him how much he was loved. I was able to train him with praise and patience. When a lesson was introduced, he was there to guide me through. I could practice my new skills, and if I made a mistake, he was there loving me as I evolved.

From the time I woke up until the time I went to bed, Tyson was at my side. The first thing every morning as I sat on the side of the bed, he would come and give me “nubbins” (nubbins are kisses). We would play ball or frisbee for hours. When I would work on the computer he would be lay by my chair. He had a special spot when I went in the yard to meditate. He loved his nightly walk and his romps in the park. Some weekends we would hike or fish. He loved going to the mountains and the beach.

In my eyes, he was my boy. I treated him like a child, and I would have taken him everywhere with me if I was able. He did a great job helping me understand that I had all the skills necessary to be a great daddy.

Tyson never cared what anyone looked like or their lifestyle – Tyson loved everyone. Even when someone treated him badly, he was so easy to forgive. Tyson taught me many important lessons about life. I strive to achieve some of the qualities he possessed.

Then life threw me a curve. Four weeks before Tyson’s fifth birthday, while I was giving him love, I found a lump on the right side of his neck. Cancer had invaded his body.

I learned in life no matter how bad you want to steer your ship in a certain direction, you have to go where the winds carry you.

With all my efforts, I could not heal my boy from the destructive forces of cancer. The winds of life were helping carry Tyson to a new destination.

I saw how strong our bond truly was. He was not fighting the cancer, but he was fighting to stay alive for me. During the day he was lethargic, but as it cooled off in the evening, he was ready for his playtime. He gained the strength to play ball and go on his nightly walk. As he started having more and more difficulty breathing, I told him how much I loved him and that it was time to stop fighting. Determined to stay by my side, he continued his courageous battle. His opponent had no mercy. The cancer devastated his mind and body. What once was a carefree loving spirit full of energy was now becoming an empty shell.

Tyson’s breathing became difficult, and I knew my little boy was starting to suffer. One thing Tyson had taught me was unconditional love. I wanted to be selfish and hold on to my boy believing that there was still hope. But when I looked into his eyes, I could see he was in pain.

On August 29, I found Dr. V, the holistic vet I was searching for to perform a miracle. During his first examination, Tyson gave Dr. V nubbins. It was the first time Tyson gave nubbins to any vet. Tyson was at peace with him and his staff. I found hope and thought Tyson would start to heal, but the miracle never came.

Sometimes love means letting go. No matter how much I wanted Tyson to be a part of my life, I could not watch him suffer. I made a choice to ease Tyson’s suffering. On September 5, I said goodbye to my dear friend. I took him to Dr. V where I knew he could help my boy end his battle.

I made a promise to myself to be strong during the time Dr. V was administering the injection. I stood by my boy rubbing his ears, which he loved, telling him how he was going to be able to play once again free from pain. Then the sounds of his labored breathing stopped. I knew Tyson had once again found peace.

The floodgate of tears opened as I fell on my knees and hugged his lifeless body. I told him one more time how much I loved him. I scratched behind his ears and gave him one last belly rub. My boy, friend and teacher was gone, my heart felt empty. I could have stayed forever holding his shell, but I knew I needed to move forward.

Just as Tyson went on a new adventure, I also started a new journey. The path I travel seems very empty right now, but I will always have a piece of Tyson in my heart. His spirit lives in his teachings of Love, Acceptance and Courage. I was blessed that I was allowed to spend five years with Tyson. Some of my happiest moments have been spent with him.

Thank you T for being a part of my life and loving me. I know we hold a special place in each other’s heart. We have a bond that will never be broken. You will be missed, but never forgotten. Until the day comes where we are reunited at Rainbow Bridge - I Love You!

Gary Barnes

Ty-Ty, I still can't believe you are gone. A few months have passed and I still see you in the house getting into everything. Your brother and sister still look for you. We got another little Siamese, they don't like him yet. Dad says that your spirit is in him, he does all the crazy things you did. I hope and pray that you are having a wonderful time over the rainbow bridge and that time will fly until we unite again. You are my child, I love you and miss you more all the time. Be safe baby. See you someday, I will find you!

Love mommy