1999 Tributes

Earlking Fritz thru Ezmerelda

I, forever lonely and uncertain in my childhood, rejected, isolated and misunderstood had only you, Fritz, to accept my love. Only you would accept my embraces and put up with the dozens of kisses I laid upon your muzzle head. Sometimes you may not have understood when I was loving you. I know you hated obedience school, but it had to be done. And when you were ill and had lost all your hair, you had to take the medicine and endure those baths with the tingly soap. Remember, though, I would always let you sneak up on the couch? How you would grin would I would say "Bad dog!" if Mom came into the room. You knew I was just pretending. Thank you for being so warm and cuddly, right up to the end. Even then, Fritz, I was loving you the best I could. You know that now and that gives me peace

Ellen

My Dear Ebonie,

If it weren't for you being here when Marrisa died the month before I would have gone crazy. You knew how badly I felt and you tried to find your old adversary, trilling for her. You missed her too, that old love/hate relationship bonded you together. I should have known you would go in search of Marrisa, and I hope you found her, so I can rest assured she is not alone.
I miss you my sweet friend, I thank you for staying long enough for me to cope, but I almost lost it when you went to find Marrisa. No one can replace your sleek grace, hugs or kisses. May you forever be remembered, Love, Mommy

We all miss your soft brown eyes and your big smile, Ebby. You saved your Mummy's life and she has never forgotten that. Up North is not the same without you padding along the forest trails with us. Halloween is not the same without seeing Ebby dressed in her latest costume. Christmas is not the same without Ebby and her Santa hat. We miss you so much Ebony. You were a true hero. Take care of Bill for us and have lots of fun with Gatsby and Britain until we see you again.

Dearest Little Bee-Bee...

Thank you for choosing us for a family. Mom still hears the jingling of your collar. We know that means we'll see you on the Bridge. We love and miss you.

The Valls Family

Ebony I can't believe it has been one year already, my sweet "Golden Eyed Beauty".
Time May Wipe Out never -
The Memory of Those Happy Days
When We Were All Together!
You, Karren's Misty, and your sister, Nellie Doll

I love and miss all of you.

Mom

A victim of feline sarcoma. Please make sure you are informed about this dreaded disease BEFORE you vaccinate. Rest in peace, my sweet cat.

Deb Peterson

"Your eyes twinkle in the stars we watched together;  
Your little sneezes are the gusts of desert wind;  
I can hear your bark in the thrasher's call;  
Your little whimpers of impatience are in the cactus  
     wren's squawk; and, best of all,  
The feel of your soft head resting on my lap is the warm  
     desert sun that shines each day.  
I do not weep for you my boy, because you are at the Bridge  
     romping and playing.  
I weep for the deep sadness that replaced that big hole in  
     my heart when you left me.  
You will always be my Echoness!"

Echo was a beautiful male Doberman with a great big heart full of love. On Dec 6th, that heart stopped.
Research is ongoing into the cardio problem with this breed, but until the answers are found, we suffer their losses all too early.

Ann Somerville

            Echo even though I didn't get to keep you with me for long I loved you just like I had you from a pup. I got you when my life seemed like it was going to end, I had just lost Sheena my first Belgian. I'm sure there will be more for your breed is one in a million and you all have your own special traits. Sheena jumped in the bath tub just with me saying Sheena bath?? and you, everytime I let you out and you were ready to come back in you would turn circles till I let you in. I would stand there and tease you at times just to watch you it was the cutest thing I had seen. I called the lady I got you from and she said yep that's Echo she can turn a circle on a dime. I can't believe how sick you got so very fast, one night you were fine the next morning you were sick. I took you to one vet and he didn't do what I wanted to I took you to another and he did what I asked and I really wasn't expecting to hear what I had to hear. You had a tumor in your chest, he didn't know if it had been there along time and with you getting sick made it known or if it just grew all of a sudden. At first he told me to keep giving you the meds that the first vet gave me, and maybe you would be ok. But as I stayed up with you almost everynight I saw that you weren't getting better but just going down and going fast. I had to going to TxA&M to see a special doctor but you didn't make it till then. The night before you died you went outside and used the bathroom, I saw that it was black tar, I knew then you were bleeding somewhere and decided that tomorrow morning was the day. When daddy came home I told him and he said he would take me to the vets. I carried you myself to the car after Pa said goodbye to you. I put your head in my lap and we were headed out. We hadn't gotten very far and you looked up at me tried your best to give me a kiss but all I got was your dry nose but that's ok I knew what you were trying to do. You put your head back down moved closer to me and made a few last breaths and you were gone in the backseat of my car. I told daddy to hurry I was scared even though that's what we were planning. But then I was sitting there with you and just petting your head and knew you weren't in pain anymore. I was glad you went by yourself so I didn't have to say do it, b/c that's that hardest thing to do to your friend that doesn't ask for anything but to be loved. Echo I miss you very much little lady, you were such a priss, always prissing down the hallway. I miss not racing you to the door frame seeing who beat. You up in heaven now with Sheena, you guy's wait for me and we'll cross over together and the both of you can sleep right by me like before.

Echo my sweet kitty my life is not the same without you. I miss you every moment of every day.
Thanks all.....Peace

Bobby

Eddie was a wonderful boy who made the last 8 years of our lives richer than we could have imagined when we adopted him in 1990. At that time, he did not know how to be a pet. In time, he grew into the role with relish. He soon made eye contact and a minimal amount of trouble (like helping his sister to steal fresh baked muffins and butter). Eddie was assisted to the Rainbow Bridge after a short fight with lymphoma. He was an amazing dog that will always occupy a special place in our hearts.

Cheryl Levine & Brian Elsbernd

Eddie, thank you for the four short years of joy you brought to our family. You touched the lives of many and were loved by all. We will never forget you!!!!!! See you at the bridge pumpkin!!!!!!

Charlene and Ron

In loving memory of Edelweiss--an angel here on earth who has now found her wings.

Kelly Mantle and Tony Subia

Dear Edgar, Though I only had the pleasure of being your mom for four and a half short years, I feel like I've known you my whole life. My heart aches for you Edgar, for the pain you endured, and for the many years of happiness we should have had. Without fear, I await the day I can once again feel your sweet kiss on my face and hold you in my arms. And I know we will cross the rainbow bridge together. Wait for me Edgar, I will come for you.
love your mom, Rose Smoke

We lost Edgar to the unending pain of intervertebral disc disease. Sadly missed by your mom and dad, Rose and Ben, and your fur family, Rebecca, Alex, Mandy, and Lucky.

Effie was such a good dog.

Pengwen

Effie was specially heroic despite a brain tumor she persisted for a yr and as a lap cat was full of purrs and loving

Len

Dear Egg,

We love you. Play with Mumsy and Whoppie.

Happy, Christine and Ostrich

I took Electra for granted. A sweet, petite cat with gorgeous green-eyes and a sleek gray coat. There were many times when I ignored her, yelled at her, even pushed her off the foot of my bed! How I regret the fact that my busy lifestyle and ignorance caused me to misunderstand her cries as she lay dying. How I regret the fact that I didn't know what was happening to her. How I regret the fact that I was just "too busy" to give her attention.

In her dying moments she tried to reach out to me, and I never saw it!
In her dying moments she came to sit by me, and I pushed her away. If only I had known! If only I had realized. If only......!

Now, it's too late. She has left us. I wish with all my heart that I could turn back time, that I could see her. But I promise, Electra, with all of my heart and soul, that the next cat I open my home to will be loved with enough vigor ...will be loved on your behalf, too. And I will never again let my busy lifestyle and seemingly "important" matters get in the way of loving an animal!

God bless you Electra. God give you the love I should have given her. God forgive me for letting you down.

Stephanie

**Electra is also missed by my son, (her buddy) Zach -- and my daughter, Dina.

Eli was a very sweet black greyhound. His career ended a short time ago due to a broken leg.
He went into the hospital because we noticed he wasn't eating. He died in his sleep.
We adoption volunteers love these dogs with passion. Our hearts are heavy tonight.

Wichita Greyhound Park Adoption Center

He was a Happy Puppy!

Fran Stotts

Our little Elizabeth (aka: Izzybo, the Biff, Babycat) left this earth for the rainbow bridge last Sunday morning. She left with dignity and grace and she left many people much richer for having known her. The only survivor of her litter she was found semi-comatose and weak at 3.5 ounces deep in the woods. She was 8 weeks old but was tiny and after a blood transfusion and great care we thought she would fully recover but as soon as she started to display good health she was diagnosed with feline leukemia and spinal meningitis that crippled her hindquarters. We were advised to put her down last November but our local Vet said he would work with us as long as she didn't suffer. The reason we made this decision was that the will to live was extremely strong in Elizabeth...you could almost feel it.  
She had a fairly good year although because of her medications she grew no larger than a kitten. She was part of the family and was never alone. She learned to communicate her needs to us with amazing clarity. She was loved and admired by all who met her. Without the use of her hind legs she would flip about like a little seal when she played. When polyarthritis destroyed her rear knee joints and the pain came we were forced to put her down. She left this earth like a big cat...with respect and dignity and much love. We will miss her and keep her in our hearts until that time when we all will be together again.

Ed Albine

Ella Bella Buransky, wherever you are, I hope you're running.

Matt and Kristin

On August 16th, my dearly beloved Elliott went to live with Jesus. He was a 15 year old, Seal point Siamese with sparkling blue eyes. He was the love of my life, and with no doubt, the only male on Earth who loved me unconditionally. I cannot express how much he will be missed, but I know he is finally free of pain, and will wait for me, his mistress, to join him at the Rainbow Bridge.

NanSea Welsh

My big boy, I miss your sweet, soft self.

D.J. Healy

You were in our life for such a long time, we never imagined life without you. Now you're gone but the unconditional love that you gave us will last forever. We'll miss those cute little whiskers, your big blue eyes, and your cute loud meow reminding us that you were around. We'd do anything to have that back! You brought such joy to our lives, just having your presence made our lives seem complete. Until we meet again our little one. We love you! I'll never forget the first and last time I saw you- those moments will be in my heart forever! I can't wait to see you again when we meet at the Rainbow Bridge. Take care little one. We love you Elmo!

The Peters

We all miss you very much little girl. I expect to see your curious little face when my time comes right there at the bridge...I am counting on it. I love you ""my little monkey"".

Shelley, Maggie, Spirit, Buster, Dusty, Mary Jane, Party Doll, Scooter and Pippin

Goodbye my dear, sweet Remi. I love and miss you.

Jill Forrest

Emily, you were truly a joy and pleasure. You were the sweetest and most precious friend to all of us. Our hearts are broken, but we know you are having a wonderful time at Rainbow Bridge. We miss you terribly. God bless you. Love, Mommy

Debbie and family

Emily fought cancer bravely, outliving her diagnosis for nearly two more years to stay here with me. She was devoted, funny, and extraordinarily fluffy, and I will always miss her warmth and purr, and our meowfests each morning and evening. She would sit on the microwave, where her food dishes were, and tag each passerby with a dainty black and brown paw, as if to play tag, or say pet me!

Her earthly remains rest in our yard, in a garden of daylilies, shaped like a heart. A statue of a mother cat with her kitten reminds me she was like my little girl, and tells visitors here lies our baby, Emily. We loved her, she loved us, and that love lives on forever.

Beth Hurley

Dear Baby M Emily, U R still missed and loved very much. I am glad now that I know U R at rainbow bridge. My beloved friend I am still so sorry about your freak accident! I hope U R with Andy, Mom and Dad. Please welcome Spike who just died on 9-24-98 my best friends dog. May U all run play and be free at rainbow bridge. Love and miss you. Pat

She was a wonderful girl.

Michael and Louise Ward

To my Miss Emmy, a loving and lovable jungle cat with the heart of a princess and attitude till next Sunday. I'll miss you.

Mommy

To My Sweet Girl,

I miss you so much. In the short time we had together, you became such an important part of my life. I didn't want to believe the vet when he said you had FIP and I never thought it would have made you so sick so fast. Even though I knew I would eventually have to, it still came as a shock to me when the vet said it was time to put you to sleep. I guess it was good that the disease progressed so fast so at least you didn't have to suffer for long. When you looked into my eyes right before you passed on, I know that was your way of saying goodbye. Wherever you are now, I hope you're healthy and happy.

I will always love my sweet, little Emma and there will always be a special place in my heart for you.

Melissa Neely

My sweet, beautiful Emma-cat, you were in such pain in your last days and I couldn't bear to take you to the vet, so my Dad did.  
You never came back home. I know you are in a better place now, happy and free from pain. Please know that I love you and miss you dearly.  
I never got the chance to say good-bye to you, and I hope you forgive me for that. Then again, maybe it's better that way -  
I'll see you again soon at the Bridge! You were such a special, loving, and gentle kitty. God bless you.

Love, Emily

I will always love you

Heidi

Emma, you've been my best friend for more than 8 years now and I just can't imagine what I'm going to do without you. You've been brave through every bad hand life has dealt you. Through cancer, glaucoma, blindness and countless other illnesses, I never once heard you whine or cry. You did your happy little dog-dance right up until the last time we saw one another. My heart is breaking, but I know it it's all for the best and we'll get to be together again someday. I will never, ever forget the best friend I've ever had.

I love you and I'll miss you more than words can say.

Love, Mommy

"Allways on my mind"

-Hanna-

Julia, Janis & Edu miss You

Dear beloved Elmo, how painful it was for me to hear those words ELMO WAS HIT BY A TRUCK..I just wish I could say goodbye, and farewell I will see you in heaven.

Molly

"Home is the hunter, home from the hill"

You were the best, the very best

Peter Quijano

Elvis had a weak heart. She was an affectionate, loving little girl from the first day I had gotten her. I tried to do everything I could for her, but she was too weak for surgery. After 24 hours of suffering, I brought her to the vet where she was euthanized, in my arms. I miss her very, very much.

Grahame

A huge healthy affectionate Dog struck down so early by Canine Epilepsy. We will all miss you !

Eric, Margaret, and Bjorn Lind

You will remain in are hearts forever. You were simply the best!

Karen

God never placed a dearer, sweeter creature on this Earth.

Bill and Trina Staropoli

Emma,
I am so grateful I was chosen to be blessed with your love, companionship, and trust for the past 13 years. I pray you know how much I loved you and how much I will miss your beautiful brown eyes and wagging tail each and every day. I love you Miss Emma. More than words can ever express. My heart is broken.

Kathie

To my dearest Emmeline(Emmie)-I wanted to pay you a tribute because I do not know where you are and if you are ever coming home. When I did not see you on Monday I knew instantly that something terrible was going on. I do not know if you will ever make it back home or if you have already passed to the other side. It breaks my heart not knowing. I wish I could have at least seen you before you left that day. And kissed your sweet face and put my face in your soft fur and heard you purr. Even though I have three other cats you always knew you were my favorite. You were the most beautiful and wonderful little girl I ever could have wished for-no matter what happens I will never forget you. I will always wish you were still with me and I pray that you are safe. Hopefully you know all the things I have done this week to try to change the fate I was beginning to know without you. I have tried my hardest to find you I will still call you everyday but somewhere in my heart I know you are very far away. I wanted to say goodbye to you here so you can hear that you are my favorite baby and I love you with all my soul. I miss you so much and I cannot believe you will probably not be coming home. So just know that I will always love you and I will always wish you were still here. You were the best.

Love your mummie-Kerry

I loved you so much and will miss you terribly.

April

Emmy was my life's companion, and I hope that she knows how much I love her and what she means to me. Her little soul filled me up completely with love and affection, and I know that God must have something special for her to do. I will forever love and remember her.

Sheri

A short but WONDERFUL life. Died doing what he loved most.

Cheryl and Jimmy

Eno we love you and miss you ! You will always be with us forever ! You were my best friend for 24 years..I could tell in my heart..it was time to let you go ! I miss you dearly, but now you can be free of pain and discomfort, and visit Jezie and the others..please tell them we miss them also.. Well I's my time..I will see you and we will be together once again!

love mom

Eric, you lived 17 years. What a nice gift to have such a special, lasting friendship! And you never stopped learning, refining your mannerisms and body language so we could really reach each other. We played, we cuddled, you kept an eye on the yard, we were always there for each other. I'm a better and happier person because of the many years we had together. I want so much to believe we will, in the end, be together again. Miss you horribly, Eric! PS: take care of baby Sammy, who sadly had to join you so young in his life; be his friend -- you are really good at that.

Matt

Erin was more than just a dog, he was more like a human in a dogs' body.

Michael McLoughlin

To Ernie - My Son

UNITED WITH MY FRIEND IN HEART
WHAT MATTERS IF WE'RE FAR APART
I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU
WE WILL ALWAYS BE TOGETHER

Your Mother - Laurie

To my loving Espree, Although I didn't have you for very long, I enjoyed all the good times we had, and I will always remember the times you made me laugh. You will be sadly missed and I love you very much. Goodbye Espree and I will see you again soon.

Bonnie Bentzin

Esti, my velcro cat, I love you!

Maureen Hunter

My Eugene,

Sweetie, I miss you more than anything. Being single and pregnant you were there for me and you will never get to see the new baby. You listened to me and loved me when others abandoned me. I don't understand why you are gone so soon and suddenly. I know I will see you someday, I told you that before you went to sleep. At least you are not hurting anymore. I love you, baby!

Andrea

I only had Everett for a short time. I would like to thank him for coming to live with me. He was truly exceptional.

S. Hall

To Evie: Not of my limbs. Not even of my species. But, always of my heart. And, always of my soul.
Sadly missed...

Dia

Son of Inka. Always the big man about the house. Liked to bite wasps - got him in big trouble once... Like his mother he was our security system. As long as he and Inka were on the job, we were as safe as babes in the womb. He loved his women and his people family - right to the end. I had to decide to send him on his way when his back legs finally just wouldn't do the job anymore. I held him as he left. I hope he's having a good time. Number two of the fur-kids who'll stay in California when their father and I leave.

Mary

Suddenly and too soon you were taken from me. I should have known that you were ill. My heart and my home are empty without you. Sleep softly sweet friend!!!

Love Margo

Princess, thank you for sharing your life journey with me and Loveman and Persephone, both your walk with us on Mother Earth and your most beautiful and tender transition process to Spirit World. I (we) miss you so here, but I know that you are complete and happy-- joyous and free in new dimensions of wonder and beauty. Your beauty and softness and gentleness enriched my life. I know we will reunite again. We are one in love and peace. We love you very much, Princess.

Meg Halsey