1997 Candle Ceremony Tributes

Mr. Rabo was an especially loving cat. "The Rabbit," as we called him, would always march up on top of us as we lay down to go to sleep. He purred loving songs to us and we fed him special treats when he specially asked. He took care of the other cats as he was the eldest and was always a gentleman cat. Although it seems impossible to imagine our household with no "Rabbit," we know he is re-united w/his sister cat and wife cat. In our hearts, he will never be parted from us.

Wendy Brooks and Richard Baltin

It was dark and foggy this morning, and I was driving with extra care. you just appeared from nowhere. I saw your face and tried to stop, but it was too late. I'm so sorry...

Hub

I miss you Rachie, my sweet little bunny.

Sheila

Rachel was hit by a car while I was at school. I didn't have a chance to say goodbye. She entered my life as a six week old puppy, and took a piece of me with her when she left. Words can't tell how much I miss her.

Myriam

Feline leukemia took your short life, sweet boy. We miss you.

Sheila

Rags was a sweet and gentle little dog. He only lived to love and be loved. My heart is broken.

Sonia Prado Kjergaard

Rags, You were my faithful friend and companion for 15 years. You were there to share the good times with me, and cheer me up through the bad times. Even though I have Rowdy and Porky now, you still hold a special place in my heart. You were one in a million. The saddest day of my life was when I had to say goodbye, but you could no longer run and play, so I set you free to be with the angels. I miss you still.

Debbie Sommerfield

Raider,

You will be missed by many. Your many Family and Friends.
We will all see you soon at the Bridge. Be well and have fun.
Do not worry we will see you always in our hearts and souls.

Love,
Aunt Leslye
Uncle Marlin
Mom and Dad ( Nancy and Danny Leonard)
Your many children and Grandchildren

Burggy(Rainbow) you were the light of my life. Everyday since you left has been a little darker. I wish so much that you were by my side now. The pain of your absence is extreme, but I manage to get through each day by thinking about the time when we will be together again. I know you've been watching over me and therefore know I have another dog now. But you and I both know that no animal or human will ever have the special bond we had. I love you Burggy. I'm just taking care of Howdie right now because he needed a mother. I know you understand. Can't wait to see you again Bluk (another nickname). Say Hi to Anne. I'll be with you again one day. Good Bye, my girl.

Sandi

Goodbye my sweet furfaced girl..you gave me 13 years of non-judgmental love and support..I will miss you forever!! You will always be in my heart!!! Please wait for me over the Rainbow Bridge...I will not abandon you...we will meet again!! I know you are at peace now...whole and beautiful as you once were...I'm sure you have already posted yourself as guardian of the Bridge just as you were always the guardian of our house and lives!!! I will light a candle for you every year on this day for the rest of my days here on earth!! This I will do in loving memory of my sweetest friend...
Rainbow..1983-1997

Anna Harlow (aka Acinny)

Good girl Rainy! We will miss you with all our hearts!
Please know we loved you and you will always be with us.

Love Your Family,

Kathy, Geo, Geoffrey, and Jessica

Tribute to Rajanna:

Dear Rajanna, I hope you are doing well, Is Pumpkin there with you now??(Pumpkin and Rajanna were the best of friends(and imagine still are)and Trail Buddies, ever. Pumpkin had to be put down due to Colic in April 95). We all met at the Vet's Clinic to see if her shoulder could possibly be fixed, of course, it could'nt be fixed because it had broken all the way thru. We had hopes that she just had a bad bruise and was walked by hand for three days before it fractured all the way. I wish we would have had it X-rayed right away but had no idea that could happen!! My friend trailered her to the Vets and after trying to compose ourselves, I finally gave the go ahead and we led her very slowly to the back of the clinic. She was perfectly healthy so she had to have alot of tranquilizer to put her to sleep. So I sent her on her way to meet Pumpkin at the Bridge. I know they are both happy a complete again and probably fat and sassy too. I just want them both to how, very much we loved them, and to never, ever forget how much we miss them still. We love you Pumpkin and Rajanna.
Love from your Moms,
Joyce and Julie of the J&J Trail riders!!

To Ralph, a black-and-white tuxedo cat, 15 January 1982 - 27 June 1997

Dear Ralph,

I see you in each window of the flat, grunting at the birds on the roof and roaring at the traffic below. I find you striding the stair rail, oblivious to the fifteen-foot drop, yowling indignantly when two-sided tape puts an end to your highwire act. There you are, balanced on the edge of the bathroom sink, pruning the spider plant I thought I'd finally hung out reach. You're curled up beside me, purring doubletime as I brush you, correcting my rhythm with squawk if I miss a beat. Each time I look at a bag of cat food, I think of the day I found you inside one, having eaten till you passed out. I check my pillows by reflex, in case you've left me another field mouse.

I love you, sweet Ralphito. I miss you something fierce. A good chunk of went with you to keep you company. Thank you for the fifteen and a half years of joy you brought me. I'll see you on the other side of the bridge.

PK Murphy, 29 June 1997

On losing our best friend, we love you and miss you and you will always be in our hearts.

Denise and Jed Winer

To BoBo; We'll miss you pal. The kids Tina,Cameron and all your friends, including Randy and Bec.
Say hi to Randy and Bec's "Zack" for us, and don't fight with him.

Love Mom and Dad and the kids
Janis/Dave Kriesher

Randy, We miss you very much. You are always in our thoughts and in our hearts. You entered our lives in such a special way and changed it for all time. We miss your barking and ever present tail wagging along with your bright eyes and smile. You were always such a happy dog no matter what. We know we can never replace you but we do want you to know that you taught us many thing and enriched our lives forever.
Be at peace my little lamb. We will be together one day very soon.

Joan and Jeff Shields

Good-by Best Friend

Sandy

Dear Raoul was struck down in his prime by a car! We will be posting a tribute to this wonderful animal at the ALT.SUPPORT.GRIEF.PET-LOSS Newsgroup. We are also posting an article there about the quandary pet owners can find themselves in when deciding whether or not to let their animals roam outside. We miss you SO much, Rauoly!!!

David and Andrea Levy

Happy Birthday Raphael (a poem by Mallory)

Happy Birthday little pup
I loved you ya little mutt
You were very very sweet
And I miss your little feet
You were also very gentle
It seems like you were just a rental.
I can't believe God took you up
Happy Birthday little pup

Sadly missed by Cailin, Mallory, John and Debbie

He was only with us for a year, but he stole our hearts.

Hallie and Phil Condit

Thank you for all the love you gave in the few short months that we were lucky to share with you. You will always be in our hearts. We love you, Rascal.

Glenda Farris

Rascal and Bear were the animal companions of my mother, a woman who should never be allowed to have animals. She does not deserve the love and attention they give. She does not appreciate it. She killed Rascal and Bear because they became bothersome. I did not know about this until after the fact. My heart is especially sad for Rascal and Bear were betrayed by someone they loved. I hope and choose to believe there is a very special place for them at Rainbow Bridge. To be betrayed is worse than death itself. I hope they can one day learn to trust humans again. Not all humans betray those that love them.

Sherry

May God bless and keep our special child in all his ways.
We thank the Lord for allowing us to share our love with Rat while on this Earth.
He was very loyal, affectionate, and proud.

Marina Kobryn and David Bishop

Although strange to own a Rat, if you've had one you can relate. Rattie was the most comforting and wonderfully loving animal that will never be forgotten. On her journey we would just want her to remember that there is always someone here that loves her.

Nathan Bowles

Ratzilla was a very special part of our life. She tried to come across as mean, but she was a sweet baby. We will miss her.

Ron and Deborah Head

Raven was taken to the Rainbow Bridge today thru much saddness of her owner Nairn. Diabetis and Blindness took Raven from Nairn.
Raven was Loving, Loyal Companion and Friend of Nairn.
She is sadly and deeply missed.
Raven is wagging her tail and waiting and looking for Nairn at the Bridge and is happily anticipating their reunion. Raven is happy and well now and can see to watch for Nairn once again.

Sleep Softly Sweet Raven

Louise

He came from a unhealthy litter and I only had him for a week and 2 days but he was so very cute. On the 23rd he just crawled out of his sleeping box and laid down to go to rainbow bridge. I will see him up there and he will see his 'mom' Kibby.

Laura Mitchell

Reagan

For nearly eleven years you have been a part of my life
your love guided me through darkened hours
your spirit walked with me over many miles
through you I learned about myself

My every waking hour was shared with you
You were my concern, my heart, my life
You lived for me and loved for me
You were my all and all completeness

The void you have left me, with your departure
is every difficult to endure
Your eyes, your spirit, your very essence is missed so badly
Right now, tears are my most prevalent companion.

Your life was my brightness and joy
your death, now my darkest hour
I know I told you daily, How Much I Loved You.
But you showed me daily, how much you loved me.

Right now, memories don't ease the pain or burden of my heart.
You were my pride of life, my joy of living.
You crept into my life and stole away my heart
Little did you know you would hurt me
Your leaving has broken a heart so blessed with your companionship

You were a true and loyal friend
perhaps the only one I would ever have
You knew my joy, my sorrow, my pain, my sickness
my strength and my love
Loyalty was your continuum.
You knew my very soul and protected it for so long.
I miss you and love you, my dearest baby Reagan.

Cynthia Sopka

Rest in peace, Reaper, we love you.

David Matthew James

A little beauty our Rebecca was, she was my friend, she was a mate and a mother, she will be sadly missed by us all.

Elaine Witmer

In memory of a devoted pal. Thank you for giving me 15 years of wonderful memories. Enjoy your romp in the park.

Peg

Rebel you were my sunshine when Tiha and Ayla passed on a few short weeks before you left me. Your death has left a big hole in my heart. My tears are creating the rainbow which makes up the bridge. I am looking forward to seeing you again there...

Michaela I. Densmore

My baby girl,
I miss the way you would always turn to see if I was behind you. You were my shadow. I'm sorry I let you down. I didn't make it to the Vet in time to end your suffering. Please forgive me. I never wanted you to suffer. I would gladly have suffered for you. I can't wait to see you again.
I love you....
Now you can run like the wind....

Diana Davis

My little Reddot's face looked ecstatic when he was romping in the woods. You could definitely see the love of the outdoors on his face. And in the mornings when I let him out, he would lope like an impala across the yard in little bursts of happy energy. He had beautiful eyes and shiny fur. And he was so gentle with the new baby dachshund in our home. . . We had to put him to sleep yesterday. He got an allergic reaction to something--we don't know what. It took him from me and I am greatly shocked and grieved. But, I take comfort in the belief that my beautiful little Reddot is now loping across the fields of Heaven. May God bless your soul, Reddot. Momma loves you...and she will always carry you in her heart. . . Today, we buried him in the yard close to where his grandmother lies. I chose a slab rock to place on top of his grave--I will engrave his epitaph on it in a day or so. He is wrapped in the gray afghan that I crocheted years ago that had become his sleeping blanket. On top of the box we buried him in, I put his favorite toy. He was a very special dog that made many people happy. He will be greatly, greatly missed.

Carole

Reena was the most lovable dog in the world and she was very smart. Whenever you were down she always knew that something was bothering you. Her answer to that was let me hop in your lap and lick your face, or she'd chase you around the house trying to get you to play so that you'd be happy. Then sometimes she'd come over and lay down next to you and put her nose on your face just to say "you're not alone, you've got me"
Reena was one of my best friends. I can't count how many times she had cheered me up when I was feeling bad. There are too many things to say, but the words don't come out right. I will miss you very much

Love, Kenneth, Mommy and Daddy, Cocoa and Josie

Reggie,
I loved you so much, I know you had a good life and lots of love from all of us and a best friend and companion, Jelly bean to go through life with. But it does not lessen the hurt and sorrow I feel every time I think of you, which is often. I will always love and miss you and will certainly never forget you.

Amy

Whatever was happening in my life, Reggie was always there. No matter how bad, I couldn't be sad, because we had our love to share. I'm sure we walked thousands of miles and we saw some wonderful sights. We enjoyed this world to its fullest morning, noon and night.

I still miss you Reggie. I hope we can be together at the Rainbow Bridge so we can take our walks again.

Love, Mom

Hazel and Wayne

Wait for me Reggie, and we will cross the Rainbow Bridge together

Linda and William Kings

Not an exceptional Dog, But a wonderful companion.and my buddy.

Family

Reno was a very special member of our family. He had a special place in our lives that can never be filled---he will be missed. I only know that he is waiting for us at the Rainbow Bridge. He was such a wonderful little dog. I hope he is keeping company with all the little children who are waiting at the Rainbow Bridge for their loved ones to come. At least I know they are in good company.

Mickey and Julie Lawson

eh ben elle va rencontrer je l'espere de nombreux amis de l'autre cote du rainbow bridge.

Arnaud

Little one, you passed so quickly and so unexpectedly. I hope you were pleased to find your brother Doc waiting for you. Then Charlie followed in less than a month. Frolic, dear one. We'll meet again someday.
Your family.

Renee Grotheer

Rhodie,
Thankyou for the 12 most beautiful years we had with you .
You were truly a gift of joy . We will always love you and never forget you. Thankyou for giving us your two beautiful sons Prince And JR . I look forward to the day when we are all together again .

Love always
Mommy and Daddy

Ribbons was my best friend. I miss her terribly. She was beautiful - a flashy black brindle Boxer - and she loved me.

Leigha

A Tribute To Rick, German Wirehaired Pointer

      The first time I saw those yellow-brown eyes, I knew you were special. You looked at me with a quiet dignity that belied your 2 years of age.
     You rarely lost your dignity-usually only when hunting was involved. Seeing a pond full of ducks made your teeth chatter or you'd bark at the concrete deer at the garden supply store!-& look slightly embarrassed at your outburst.
     Remember the Christmas I put a big red bow & sleigh bells around your neck? Axel loved his-he discovered the more noise he made, the more attention he got! You were SO embarrassed-& leaned against me, begging me to remove the offensive stuff!
     Obedience trials were a piece of cake for you. Your desire to please had you sailing over barriers, retrieving dumbells & returning to exactly where you belonged. Rosalie was going to share her donut with you 'cause you'd done so well...but the donut disappeared in 1 gulp. The only evidence was the cloud of powdered sugar around your head & in your beard!
     Hunting & fishing trips to Canada were always an adventure-the van almost hitting a moose 1 night, retrieving skunks & birds-all made for memorable times! You'd go full tilt-doing your job-shaking from fatigue-always giving your all.
     Grampa took you hunting one day & decided that you were such a nice dog, he never got around to bringing you back. You had birds & squirrels to chase & lots of car rides while running errands with Grampa.
     You could be such a fussy eater--the reward burger for the vet trip was always a success-GULP! --then out came the pickle on the car seat!
     It couldn't last forever. Your hearing diminished & your back legs just wouldn't work anymore. It was time-that last day we brushed & hugged you, gave you biscuits & a piece of forbidden chocolate, & went for a ride to look for ducks. We brought you to the house & you checked out the yard with difficulty. Any uneven ground made you lose your footing & you weren't able to stand up again by yourself. The look on your face told me that you didn't like the limitations your body put on your undiminished spirit.

     It was time to go.

     Later that day, the clouds told me you were happy & running like a greyhound again. A fluffy cloud cat was arching its' back in front of a fuzzy, bearded cloud dog head--that's all the message I needed.
     Run & chase all you want now, Ricky. Hank's hunting buddy, Mel, went to wait for you in September. He'll keep you company 'til we get there.

       Wait for us, ol' Rickasaurus....

               We'll always miss you.

                      Lots of love,

                            Gwen, Hank, & Axel

The most special and loyal of dogs that has ever existed. He was always able to make us smile and laugh. From the special way he would dance for us to the doggy-hugs he would gift us with, Rilley was a friend that knew no equal. We will miss you dear Rilley.
We loved you and always will.

Mark and Laura Roscoe

What to say about you? There is so much! Our time was short, but full of love. When we brought you and Thumper home to join our family, we never knew that you would have to leave us so soon. We watched you grow, play and sleep curled up next to your brother. Your picture is still on my desk at work. We miss your chirping purr at bedtime, seeing you flip Thump onto his back when he charged you.

Daddy misses you so much. He wasn't himself for months. Thump howled for a month when you left. Thump still isn't the same.

Finally, Shadow found Daddy and eased some of his pain and mine too. It took Thump awhile though. She has gotten him to romp with her now. I know you'll love her when you two meet.

I know that all of our other furbabies that have gone ahead are with you and you are not alone. I couldn't bear it if you were. If Pierre is still a little bit of a grump, don't mind him. He has a heart of gold.

We wait to be with you again and cross the bridge together. You are forever in our hearts and we will never be whole till we are together again. We will not say goodbye. It sounds so final. Instead we say "Till we meet again."

We love you! Mommy, Daddy, Thumper

Karyl and Eric Hooper

It was cold and dim this winter day
when my little cat was taken away
Not to a place that I cannot see
but to a little place within me

If only I could share with her how I feel
How I long to see her eat her meal
It was hard watching her on that last day
All I was able to do was pray

I know she's happy in heaven
Able to sleep past eleven....
I really wish I could see your smile,
Keep the couch warm, it'll be a while

Neil Schulman

Robin, You were such a wonderful cat. We always joked about you being a cross between an infant, a parrot and a cat. You were one unique cat. You loved everybody and everyone. You purred so loud, the neighbors complained. You always had a belly rub for everybody, and you sure loved your catnip! Your rides on people's shoulders always got a rise, and the sun spots on the porch miss warming your hide.

This long journey you just finished, was not fair. You were so young and had so many great years ahead of you. You touched both of our lives and all the people who cared about you and for you. The past 9 months have not been nice to you but you always took it well. You had your bad days, I have my scratches from you. You had your wonderful days, and I have the pictures of those. We hope that where you are is better than your last 24 hours. I hope there is plenty of soft cat food or "friskies" dry food, lots of catnip toys and rugs, shoulders to ride on, plants and flowers to eat, water to drink out of the tub, and sun to roll in. I hope there are people there taking care of you, playing "string" or papers laying around to bat at.

We miss you, with great love and admiration,

Sharon and Bill (mom and dad)

My boy Rocco, you were my buddy, my best friend, you gave so much happiness to me. You made me laugh, smile and kept my spirits up. You were so smart and always ready for a new day. I thank you for love and the short time that I was blessed to have the privilege of having as a family member. You made alot of friends here. We will all miss you, my bud.

Yolie De Leon

Rochelle,Roach,Rochey,Rochelleamella,RochaDyan,Nonee,Nonail the Toenail....we will miss you always. Rochelle was a dog among dogs who loved all other animals including humans, she touched everyone with love that she came across.....
Rochey, we're looking forward to when we all can run in the meadow and swim in the river again.........
Thank you for 12 years of pure unadulterated, unconditional love......

Cindy and Deb.

Dear sweet Rockie, who I affectionately always called my "first born" has gone to Rainbow Bridge today and is playing with all her family furbabies that had gone there before her. I love you Rockie in a very special way and I'll never forget you, ever. Right now I feel as though I'll never stop crying, but we both know that my tears will stop but not so the ache in my heart. You've taken a piece of it with you, but I know you'll give it back when we meet again. Don't forget daddy loves you too and so does Michael. I'm so relieved you're at peace now. You never did a naughty thing in your whole life, so you shouldn't have had to suffer so at the end. Give our love to the rest of our family and tell them we'll be together again one day. Sleep well sweet Rockie. We love you and miss you. Mommy and Daddy

Rocky lost his courageous battle against liver cancer today. Although herbal and homeopathic remedies were tried we just weren't strong enough to win the war.
Goodbye my friend, my son.
Rambo (8) & Angel (7) send their love as do we forever.

Ed Rayhon

Rocky was an angel! He was sent to save my life! He did this by loving me and being there for me when no one else could. He was a beautiful little nine pound toughie, with a he art of gold! He wrestled and played with his friend Mosely, a 120 lb. Shepherd Mix. Rocky loved to lay in the sun and have wind blow in his face. He went everywhere with me when it was possible. He loved to ride in the back window of the car. He was the most special dog I've ever had or known. I miss him so much and I will never forget him! Rocky, I love you and thank you for loving me like you did!!!

Dana Robinson

Rocky was a Siamese kitten I got after my 14 year old Siamese passed away from cancer Christmas 1995. However, the breeder never told us he was exposed to feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). He became critically ill before Thanksgiving and when his FIP test from Cornell came back positive, we put Rocky out of his pain and suffering on 11/30/96. Although he was only alive to see 10 months, he did see his first snowfall (and was quite impressed may I say!)before leaving us. Now everytime it snows, I think of Rocky and consider the snow his way of contacting us from Kitty Heaven. Love you Baby Rocks, think of you often, be safe and be good and please know I'm sorry this happened but it was not in vain; justice will be done.

Rocky, The Silent Meow

Rocky was a 10 month old Siamese kitten with FIP
He meant so much more than the world to me.

I think of you often, light candles and say prayers
But the pain and loss is so much, I can't hold back the tears

I know you're in heaven with Little Gut and you miss me too
A day doesn't go by when I don't think of both of you.

Although you were with us only a very short time
Life hasn't been the same but you'll always be on my mind.

Head butts and kisses were a favorite and then flopping on my chest
"Who cares about food. I love my mom the best."

You were complacent, full of life and tricks, and always so patient
I'll never understand why you life had to be hastened.

We all miss you now - Mom, Dad, P.G. and Teague
The nap buddy, lap buddy, big sister, and gentle collie.

Rocky jumped and he played and he had so much fun
I wish there was more that could have been done
To save the cat that there was no better
Than my cute cute boy, my baby Rocks, my Rocky-fella.

I cannot wait until I see you again
Until then, take care Rocks, my great little friend.

Love Mom, Maureen Hickey
Written on 01/07/97 (what would have been Rocky's 1st birthday)

For 16 yrs you filled our life with joy never a moment of grief or trouble. You are the best and smartest. We miss you being at our side at work or play. Life will not ever be the same again. I cry night and day wishing you would come home to us. I know the last few months you couldn't do to much but it didn't matter WE loved more than words can describe. The only joy that I can see is you crossing the bridge becoming young again. Brandy is there waiting for you and once again you will be together. Your brother's and sister miss you. I know you can't be here in the physical sense but you will never leave our hearts (what's left of them) The happiest time ever is when I cross the bridge and see that smiling face again. I love and miss you so much.
I'll see you at the bridge buddy.

John Jo-Ann Hipwell

Rocky a great little dog
Missed by all, some day we'll be together
one and all, See ya at the rainbow bridge

Love
Andrew Dietz

He was my friend. He was my companion. He was my everything.

Ron Goodwin

Rocky, my sweet girl, playing somewhere on Rainbow Bridge: I miss you so. I can't get used to you being gone -- I still catch myself looking for you, just reflex, just the routine of twelve years together. You were so much a part of my life, so much of what was good and happy in my heart and home. I will remember and love you always. Come visit any time. All my love, forever ...

Terry Burton

Rocky was our "first born" and although she got a human sister when she was seven, she always occupied a special place in our hearts. She ran with dad, rode in the cars with mom, was a dynamite mushroom hunter and snuggler. We miss her ever so much.

Heidi Stamm and Tom Mueller

My very special feline friend, Roentgen lost his battle with renal disease on July 21, 1997. He was absolutely, positively the best cat ever. I miss him so much, and it hurts so badly that I doubt it will ever feel better. For seventeen years, my husband Tommy and I dearly loved our boy Roentgen. Two very special friends, Fran and Lois took us to the vets when it was time to say goodbye to our son. We probably couldn't have gotten through this ordeal without them. When we said goodbye to Roentgen, he was surrounded by his best fans, who petted him and told him that we loved him. I know that Roentgen already knew that.

During the past seven months since Roentgen was diagnosed with Chronic Renal Disease, we devoted our every waking hour to helping him maintain his high standards of living. We gave him sub-q fluids nightly, fed him his medicine after every meal, and gave him all the love he could stand.

Roentgen, formally known as "Fat Boy" weighed in at 20 pounds before his illness. In the end he had lost about half his body weight, but he remained a tough guy throughout his illness. In the end, his muscles weakened so much that my husband and I helped him do his business every four hours around the clock. Roentgen always cooperated with us by "going on command". What a great cat!!! I miss him more than words can say. It helps to talk about this with those that fully understand the impact of his life on mine. Thanks for listening.

Laura J. Thompson

Roger or "Rogey" as he was known was my first pet. To me, he was the greatest pet I have ever known. He acted like he was King of the house during the day and watched over me at night. Because of his old age, he passed away. I miss him so much. I know he is in heaven running around like a young cat just like I remember him. I know he is watching over me and I will join him in the clouds someday. I love you Rogey.

Duane R.

I will miss Rosabelle's "talking", her big yellow eyes, her shiny black fur, the way she used to come to me and demand attention, her loud purrs whenever I would pick her up. I will miss her playful moods, her quiet, reflective moods and her "snuggling" moods. She was a dear friend and companion and she helped me during the passing of my Golden Retriever "Zeb" in November. I will miss her a great deal.

Jacqueline Newport

Dear Rose,
This letter we're sending is just for you.
To let you know we love you and we miss you a lot. We hope you miss us too.
Sometimes, Mom and I get lonesome and cry about you because you are special and you would always be with us.
I'm just telling you, we love you a lot.

From your family, Janelle(7 yrs old).Mom and Claus(the cat)

My Roscoe kitty died a needless death on April 25, 1997, by a speeding driver who did not even stop. He never came home that day, and I was waiting for him still on Saturday morning when I could take it no more...I had to find him. We found him lying by the road out in front of our trailer court we live in, and I haven't been able to bear passing that spot since. My beloved big tabby, who came to us as a stray, all long legs and big feet, and a big furry tail, who was so sick. As he grew, strong and lean and a big 13 pounds(!), he was our little baby. So alive and full of energy, he would greet us at the door when we came home, lay on our chest when we would try to sleep, and climbed the curtains when he was little. He was such a sweet kitty, with big gold eyes and fuzzy tufts around his face. How I miss him. He will always be in my heart, and I thank the Lord that he let Roscoe be a part of our lives, to bring a shining light, full of unconditional love, if only it was not for such a short time. He will forever be missed, and as I cry tears of pain now, I hope to once again be able to say his name with a smile on my face, when I remember the good times we spent with the fur. For I know when my time comes I will see his furry face once again. I love you Roscoe. Know that I am grieving and that my heart is full of pain right now, the heart that you once filled, but will always fill in memory. With that final note, my sweet kitty, I must say farewell.

Shelley and Jim Barnhart

After all these years I still miss you!!

Dawn

The best dog we ever had. We'll miss you and we know that someday we'll all be together again in Heaven. Until then, Sweet Rosey, rest in peace and meet us at Heaven's gate

DABE41@AOL.COM

Rosie was a huge, furry smile on legs. She was a happy girl until the day of her death, when she passed away peacefully in her sleep. She joins our other departed pets, Mistie, Sassy, Spookie, Hitchcock, and Fussy--our babies. All are lovingly remembered and missed.

Ann and Kay

She was my best friend and I will miss her forever

Noela Howatt

Gentle and loving spirit....
Rosie, you added sweetness to the world...
By your example you enlarged our understanding of love.
Thank you Sweet Rose.

Carolyn and Peter

Rosie was a faithful companion and a friend to everyone she met in her 8 years. She is be missed by her family, especially her master Christian, who was born 5 mos. after her.

The end came quickly, without much warning. Luckily her pain was not prolonged. She will always be in our hearts. She was a loving animal who trusted us to the end. I hope we did not let her down in her last moments.

There are many tears now. Hopefully they will soon be replaced by all of our happy memories of our time with our dear Rosie.

Maribeth, Patrick and Christian Gietzen

For any of you dog lovers out there. Please, never delay getting your puppies their shots. I lost three of mine yesterday and today from the deadly parvo virus. It took my babies so quickly that I didn't have time to get them any medical attention. Please don't think like I did and say to yourself, "Oh it won't hurt to wait just a little while when I have more money."

Cheryl Lambert

Rosie Posey was a sweet little dog. She was a beautiful color, close to that of a fawn. She loved to give you love nips and would kiss you any chance she got. Rosie had won a valiant fight against Parvo, after having been abandoned at a Vet's office at about six weeks of age. She was adopted by Shirley and Kenny as a companion for Bernie but her personality melted everyone heart who met her. She was truly one of the family. We will all miss her hyper-activity, sharp shrill bark, and surprise kisses. She was happy and healthy. It seems as though she was just not meant to be at this time. We will all miss her and our hearts go out to BOO BOO, Kenny, and Bernie....

Renee for Shirley and Kenny Ballew

We're still missing you very much, Roxi-girl. I cry every time I look at your picture hanging above the fireplace. You were my first and will always be my favorite. Our lives will never be the same without you, but our lives are much richer because of you.

LOVE YOU, ROXI!!!

Dad, Mom, and Remo

Roxy,
Thank you for giving us a special gift. The gift of your Love and Devotion. You were a wonderful friend, and your will always be in our hearts. We hope you are happy and at peace.
We Love you And Miss you.

Marlin, Leslye and Crystal Leonard

Ruben was a very special dog. He won many awards at dog shows and never complained about it. He also sired a beautiful litter of puppies. But most of all he provided us with unconditional love from the second he was born, He was always there for us as well as he was for the other dogs, his litter mate sister and son. He was a lot of fun to be with a always let us know his feelings.
We will always love him.

Joel Bilodeau and John McEntee

For the very special love of my life who will have all the trees and squirrels in the world to look for and chase.
I will love you forever Ruby and you were the best there ever was. I'll be with you again one day.

Love,

Mom
Cathy Breaux

Ruby, we were constant companions during the past two years. I am eternally grateful for the joy we shared for much to short a time. I love you and Spring. I pray that you are together in a paradise that I can only imagine, and that I will be there with you one day.

Kathleen Engberg

Ruby, you are truely missed. You've been my best friend and protector for over 10 years. We share so many memories; a pound of Hershey's chocolate miniatures, plane rides, countless road trips, jogging, swimming in the ocean, the dumpster rat, and ""here kitty, kitty"" to name a few. Thanks for all your love and slobbery kisses. Thanks for telling me it was time. You are in my mind and heart forever.

Pam and Mark Barrett

Rüdiger was the best cat I ever had: he had an adventurous, extrovert, gentle character. He was very friendly with all the cats he met. For this attitude sometimes he came home scratched, sometimes he succeeded in changing shy cats in friendly ones. So he changed my shy, introvert cat Anna into a close friend.
He enjoyed exploration: of roofs and gardens. We found him in a garret of an abandoned house. He went there climbing a pine 10 Mt. high. Once he enjoyed explorations too much, left the gardens around mine and went into a street. He was run over by a car. I never found his corpse, but a neighbour told me that he saw him over and showed me a spot of blood .
I can't forgive myself: sometimes I think that I shouldn't allow him to go out, because I knew how fond he was of risks. He was black and white, with a long muzzle. He had a German name but he was Italian as his owners. We miss him enormously: Francesco, Giorgia and Anna, my widow cat.

Giorgia Primavera

Rudy came into our lives after we had lost another bully and he stole our hearts the first time we saw him. He filled our lives with so much joy with his silly little antics and every-one loved him at first sight. He had the cutest little masked face. On June 30 we were going to take him on his first camping trip and were going to have so much fun with him. But he left us too soon, the little guy never had a chance to experience much of life at all. He was loved as much as any pet has ever been loved and he knew it. We talked to him and held him until long after he drew his last breath. Rudy we'll never forget you and we'll always miss you. Love from Dad and Mom.

Charlie and Rose

To our dear friend Rudy,
The happiness you brought to our lives is immeasurable. We are grateful for the time we shared with you. You were the best friend one could ever ask for. We will never forget your silly smile, your loving eyes, and your tender heart. Though you left us this Thursday, your spirit and love for life will remain with us forever. Thank you Rudy, for all the good times and laughs.
Love,
Brie

Rufus was my very special baby, I had to raise him off of a bottle when he was only 3 days old.
His passing has been very hard on me, especially because it was such a sudden accident. I will always remember my silly little Ruffy boy. My days have not been the same without his little smiling face. I love you Rufus,
PS. your dog daddy Jessie and your dog daughter Ginger miss you very much and I think that even the cats miss being chased by you!!!

Love, Mama

There is a huge emptiness in my heart left by my Rusty.

Diane/Ricco

To Rusty our best friend and companion whose loving, compassionate personality has affected everyone he touched. I hope you and your granddad/buddy (who passed on 10/7/97) cross Rainbow Bridge together.

J. Richards

Rusty, our hearts are broken. It is hard to imagine not having you around to protect us. You took your job so seriously. We knew that when you were around no harm would come to us. We saved you once when you needed us and you gave us five years of love and pleasure. But in the end, we were not able to help you and that hurts so much. It will be hard to replace a special friend and protector like you. We will never forget the first time we saw you locked up in a cage. No one wanted you because it was obvious that you were too big to be just a Chihuahua. You were so happy to get out of that cage that we couldn't let them put back in. You may have been the biggest Chihuahua anyone ever saw, but you were Chihuahua through-and-through. We love you Rusty and we hope that your warm at night without us, but we are not as warm without you.......

Jessica O'Neill

Rusty, our beloved Pomeranian, we miss you and look forward to seeing you again at the Rainbow Bridge.

Elaine Marasco

I would like to try and offset the sadness by writing about the fond memories I will always have of Rusty. He was not just a pet, not just a companion, but the best friend I ever had in my life. Their will be other pets, other companions, other friends. But there will never be another Rusty. I will miss him dearly...

So, Rusty, I pray that you have found happiness by God's side, and thank you with all my heart for the following fond memories, as well as the friendship and companionship I will always cherish:

The way you greeted me when I first picked you up from your temporary home, on a Horse Farm, in the mountains of El Cajon, California. The way you sat on my feet, and I just happened to respond just right by scratching your chest.

The way you learned to watch, and loved watching, Television. Including acquiring the necessary skills to turn on one particular Sony 27"" console television by placing your nose on the button.

The way that whenever your favorite commercials featuring your favorite doggie actors would come on television, you could be in an entirely different room and hear the music, and know that it was your commercial, and come in to watch and bark along with them.

The way you loved to steal my spot on the couch whenever I got up.

The way you chewed up my portable Radio Shack alarm clock. That clock, after 10 years, is still by my bedside and will always remain there.

The way you would wriggle on your back on the carpet to relieve that itch.

The way you would put your feet up on the couch in front of me, exposing that huge chest of yours for the requisite scratching.

The way you would get all excited when you heard your collar and leash rattle. I'm just sorry that my back problems prevented us from taking the kinds of walks we use to.

The way you always greeted everyone at the door with a giant tail wag, followed immediately by the requisite sitting upon their feet and the scratching of the chest. I can't think of any one thing that people will remember you more for.

Your kindness, and tolerance, to children. Most would say that this is a Golden Retriever trait. It is, but you went the extra mile to make even the smallest child feel comfortable around you. As big as you are, I never knew any child t hat did not have their arms wrapped around your huge chest within minutes. You even seemed to know who's feet were a bit too small for you to sit on.

The way you would bring me exactly one slipper every time.

The way you kept me company, and offered me comfort, after my many spine operations. Always seeming to know when I was down and needed cheering up.

The way you use to take your rope toy and shake it back and forth with that incredibly powerful neck of yours, but never broke a single thing in the house with it.

The way you use to stick your nose under someone's arm and flip it up in the air when you wanted attention.

The way you use to, even in your later years when it wasn't so easy, exert whatever effort it took for you to climb up into the truck whenever we went somewhere.

The way you rode patiently, never complaining, for 3000 miles on the front seat of a Ford Pickup on the trip from California to Virginia when I left the Navy. Not one single Hotel manager ever had a problem letting you stay in the room overnight.

The way you slept, lying on the floor by the bed, and scooting your back and head up under the bed until only your legs and feet stuck out. I never did figure this one out.

The way you immediately took Nikita as your friend and companion.

The way you use to eat. You could have easily won any pie-eating contest.

Your love for Milk Bones.

The way the Vet always had praise for you and your temperament when you went in for your checkups and baths.

Your dislike for Dill Pickles, and the way you would spit them out.

And finally, the complete dedication, love, companionship, and friendship you have given me over the years. It is going to be very difficult without you, Rusty.

There are literally hundreds more, and I will be reminded of every one of them from time to time. It is in this way that you will be with me forever...

Oh, by the way, I did ask God to scratch your chest at least once a day. Someday I will be joining you and will be ever so pleased to take up those duties.

Until we meet again...

Love,
Your friend and lifelong companion
Larry

This tribute is to a friend that didn't care what I looked like or how I dressed. Your loyalty will be forgotten. I will love and miss you always.

Linda Utley

A great little dog and faithfull friend over the years. We all miss you.

Perhaps you will find tobey in heaven and play again like you use to.

Doug, Sue, Mindy , Popeye and fluffy.

To the sweetest ferret I was so fortunate to spend a few years with.. I miss you terribly but I know you're not suffering anymore. I hope you have plenty of yarnballs and yummy vitamins where you are. You deserve the world for bringing smiles to me and everyone who met you.
Please wait for me. I want to see those beautiful eyes when it's my time to go to heaven..I want to hold you and tickle your ribs like we used to play. And I know you will give me plenty of those ferret kisses! My sweet Rynski-BoBynski, please know that everytime I look up, I'm sending a kiss to you..
I love you Ryn.
Love,
Angela, your mommy and "girlfriend" forever..