1999 Tributes

Babe thru Byoux

My cat babe was only 2 1/2 years old and had a massive heart attack and died in my arms today 10/4/99. I called the vet and they said there was nothing they could do to save him. I do have his two daughters and I'm hoping the same doesn't happen to them, I've had cats all my life and never had one die like this before. I'll miss him

Mary

Babe was a great dog who was miss treated before we got her. She loved me no matter what and she is missed a whole lot, she will never be forgotten, and she is still loved. but we are very happy she is no longer is such pain, she is finally home up with god, and we hope to see her again soon. WE LOVE YOU BABE AND WE MISS YOU ALOT, Have Fun In Heaven! Bye Babe!

Love you,
Sara

Babe was given to me a year and a half ago. I'm a dog groomer, vet tech and fixed all her problems, got her on medication, and gave her a loving home. I lost the battle to immune system shut down. Although I only had her for a short time, I just wanted people to know I loved her. She was a sweet, loving dog who never did any one wrong. I'll miss you Babe, and I hope that you are now beautiful and happy without having to swallow pills.  
Shelby, your canine buddy, misses you terribly. We love you!

Jamie Bieger

Tammy's first pet, we loved her very much

Susan Sain

I adopted Baby after her real mom and life partner, Margaret Howdershell, passed in 1998. I only had her for a short time, but she was a wonderful and happy cat. Loved to see what I was eating, and had to lick the plate when I was done. She was a very good girl.

Baby is with her real mom now, and they're happy as can be!

Kim, her adoptive mother

Baby you never gave up. we all miss you very much even having cancer didn't slow you down I love you very much BABAY

CJ Davis

This puppy my dad got for me! It died with my dad! As in my house caught on fire that morning at 11:58p.m. of 10-1-99! But my dog died by 12:10a.m. on 10-2-99! And my dad died at 12:45a.m. on 10-2-99!

April Furlong

My sweet Baby, how do you say goodbye to a friend. One that is so loved that it hurts just to think about. You were taken to soon from our lives. We wrapped you very gently, because we know how you like to burrow under covers and we wanted you to stay warm. We put your favorite tennis ball and the little squeeky toy by your head so you could easily find them. I also included a couple of your favorite cookies. We put you right where you always liked to lay in the early morning sun between the yellow and red rosebushes. And as long as we live, you will always rest easily in this place, you will always have a home. I beg you to please forgive us for all the times we ignored you when you wanted to play, or when we would shut you outside when you would much rather have been inside with us. Know that we love you more than words can say, and will ALWAYS remember you and will ALWAYS love you. We miss you more and more every day you are gone, and pray to God we see you again some day.

We love you Baby....so much. Mom & Dad

To the best and greatest of dogs, my only friend in this world. I don't know how I will survive without her. All my everlasting love to you Baby, my baby... I love you!

Kathleen Hontz

I will be walking along when it arrives again; a swell of grief striking like a physical blow to my stomach. I have to bend over trying to breathe again as loss bubbles inside; spilling acid down my cheeks until it feels like I'm etching scars on my face for all to see. In a few minutes I'm ok...I can walk again, breathe again and I wonder if it will be the last time. It never is.  
This time it was almost a year before the grief came again and as always, I am defenseless before it. I always will be.  
I love you Baby. I miss you. It is a bitter world where the last way I could show you I loved you was by ending your life.

Jana Lee Puckett

Dear Baby,

Hi Sweet Pumpkin. Now that you are a puppy angel, I hope that their is some way that you are able to understand these words that I write. I hope that you understand why I made the decision that I made. It was so difficult to leave you in that emergency room. It was even harder to get the call 2 hours later to come back because you were worse. Your little heart was too sick. I could not take seeing you so sick and the doctor said that they had done all that they could. I hope you understand that I loved you so much. Coming home to you was the brightest moment in my day. I have such emptiness without you. I'm sure that will ease with time. I want you have fun in heaven until I see you again. I hope you met Scrapper and you two are playing together. Love to both of you. You will always be my little Poochie. Love and Kisses, Your Dee Dee

Rain and cold, but warmth inside. A noise to be heard, a painful cry.  
Out in the dark at driveways end, afraid and cold she's found a friend.  
The years go bye and the friendships grows, all begun in the rain and cold.

Mischief, adventure and curiosity too. This beautiful animal, what will we do.  
A purr, a howl and of course a meow, this little creature knows love somehow.  
With reckless abandon and swift jubilee this wonderful pet frolics and plays with me.  
I am but a human, another of god's work. This companion of ours deserves no hurt.

With love and with care we spend years side by side. The owner and pet trade roles with pride.  
I wonder and ponder and think of life's plan. The unending relationship with animal and man.

Take not granted the gifts life will bring. The winters and summers and fall and spring.  
Seasons to measure the blessings that fall on our path. One of the greatest of all for me was a cat.

Twelve years have gone by and now you lay still. The invincible cat has fallen quite ill.  
I look at you closely and wonder inside, what can I do for this member of my pride.  
I ask the maker to make you well, to remove this affliction that has you so ill.

The doctors proclaim a cancer is here and give you no time, six months to a year.  
As tears fill our eyes and fall down our face, the clouds move in as if in a race.  
The cold bites hard and the rains fallen down, I listen and hear that first eerie sound.

The time has come for us to say goodbye. With heart felt compassion we wait and we cry.  
We loved for years and will miss you for more. In heaven I'm convinced you'll find friendships galore.

I thank god for this pet that we loved, we called you baby and now he calls above.  
Go pounce in the heavens and purr in clouds, go be at peace where no cancers allowed.  
Go sleep with the stars and forever refrain, for this wonderful creature no more cold, no more pain.

We love you Baby!!

Ray Bennett

Dear Baby, I loved you too much to keep you here with me. The doctor said he'd be able to give you a few more months if I put you through the surgery, but the cancer would only come back and make you suffer. I knew you were uncomfortable and it would have been selfish of me to make you stay. I only hope you can forgive me and can understand why I had to let you go. I just couldn't let you suffer no matter how badly I wanted you to stay with me. Oh, how you were loved! You were my best friend and I miss you terribly already. I know you'll be scared at first without me, but soon you'll have fun with all the other kitties chasing butterflies and watching the birds. Please know how much I love you and that you will never be forgotten. It might be a while, but I will be with you again one day. When my time comes, wait for me at the Bridge, OK? Good-bye for now, my sweet Baby. Always remember that Mommy loves you.

Nancy Martinez

Littlest angel, you tried your best to live after being left out in the cold that winter night with your siblings.  
I shall miss you snuggling in my hair after I had fed you.  
Rest well, and know that while it was only for a short time,  
I loved you

Barbara

Will be missed and remembered for the rest of my life.
Thanks darling BB for the joy and love you gave me.

Velma Wheeler

My best friend, passed away after 16 1/2 yrs, he will be sadly missed and a loss that is unmanagable. Will miss you Bear, loved you so much.

Baby Bird Bubbles was a very special cockatiel. I got him at the age of one week and raised him up through careful handfeeding. He was the only survivor in his clutch that the breeder had. He always blew bubbles through his nose at feeding time. This is why I named him Bubbles. Later I found out that he had a defect in his nasal passage that was inoperable. He was a special little tiel. He was loving, knew no fear, loved everyone, sang and spoke. His little song was "He's not a man, he's a chicken...Boo the Chicken", the little ditty from Animaniacs cartoon. He earned this because when he was younger, he was always breaking his tail feathers off and looked like a chicken. He always brought a smile to my face, no matter what my mood.  
Today, a horrible day.... I let our new dog into the house after potty time and while waiting for my puppy to finish his thing, I forgot that I had Bubbles and MiniToo on the tops of their cages. I remembered seconds too late. I ran in and found him in her mouth, freshly killed. I did not know that I could scream so much. I feel horrible, just horrible. It is my fault that my little Boo died. I feel so guilty for putting him through this pain. MiniToo is fine, she is just quite shaken up and very spooky.  
I would like to request a candle lighting in his name. He truly was a tiel that everyone loved. He stole the hearts of many, and I had many offers on him (of course, turning them all down) saying "name your price". I would also like to add him to the rainbow bridge. I have a photo of him on my website www.angelfire.com/biz/OriginalsbyLori but I don't want to go there right now and see it in order to make changes. He is on my Cockatiels page.

Lori

I will miss you forever. I miss your gentle bites to my chin. I miss the way you always knew when I was sad and would curl up in my arms. I miss the whispered meows. You were my best friend. I will miss you forever.

Donna Afflerbach

He was so big, and turned around backwards, that he didn't even get the chance to be born. Baby Buck, Momma Jan is ok and misses you terribly, but us humans will do all we can do till you guys can be together again. We are so sorry that you never even had a chance. But we know that you far away from that operating room, playing with all the other babies at the Bridge. We love you, Mommy especially.

Dawne

We named you Baby Cat when you were so small, you 14 pound tiger cat. You were the sweetest of all of our cats, and to have you go to the Rainbow Bridge broke our hearts. You were everyone's cat, a true people lover. You never left our sides and you will never leave our hearts, we will always love you. Your tortie sisters Pippen and Megan really miss you, and so does you Yorkie brother Paddy. By now I'm sure that you have found Odie when he crossed the bridge last November, you and he had such a special bond in life, please take care of him for us. We are so grateful to have had 8 years with you. You gave us love, shared our world, stole our potato chips, and OUR HEARTS, you precious Baby Cat. We will see you again someday along with Odie, Mellie, and all of the others when we all meet at the Rainbow Bridge. God Bless you B.C.

Carol & Mike Hall

Baby Cat was with us from my first military assignment to our last. We got her from the animal shelter in Jackson, Mississippi, when she was about a year old. She was an extremely sophisticated and intelligent being, yet also extremely affectionate. Whenever I was getting ready to go to work, she would be on the bed, meowing as if she didn't want me to go--and I am sure that she didn't. She loved to be petted. When hungry, she would look at you and "twitter" her tail. If you were feeling bad, she was right there to comfort you.

Baby Cat made four trans-Atlantic flights, and lived with us in Europe for nine and a half years. She was absolutely as one of our children. If anything like a move or deployment was imminent, she would fix you with her "pumpkin" colored eyes as if to say, "What's going on?"

She died of kidney failure on February 19, 1999. The vet said he couldn't do anything. The wife and I stayed up that night with her. The veterinarian said he couldn't give her anything for pain without causing nitrogen narcosis, commonly known as the "bends." She died at 8:05 in the morning, living long enough to see the dawn of another day. We buried her in our front yard with a scarf containing my Scottish clan colors and clan badge, and a New Testament. We also typed an epitaph on a sheet of aluminum foil in an old typewriter, with a short story about Baby Cat, so that her life would be known if her grave were discovered a thousand years from now. A terra cotta "cherub" watches over her grave. At night the light from the constellations Orion, Cassiopeia, and the Big Dipper, and a myriad of other stars shines on her earthly resting place.

We really miss her and look forward to being reunited with her in heaven. If every tear is to be truly wiped away in that place, she will be there, in the lap of God until we can hold her again.

Baby was a very special dog I had her since the day she was born for I still have here mother. I had to bottle feed her because her mother was sick .Her favorite toy was her tennis balls, She had them all over the house she was never sick at least not to our knowledge. I went to work she was fine and when I came home she had already passed away I took her to my vet who has taken care of her since birth and he did an autopsy on her and we found that she had a tumor on the wall of her heart. I still miss her very much but I know that we will be together again someday at the Rainbow Bridge.

Linda

You gave so much my sweet baby girl.........I will love and miss you forever. Until we are together again......remember my Baby I love you.

We all miss you Mom, dad, humane brothers Jim and Joe and buster and smokey.

How do you say good bye to a precious little baby girl? Who would make you laugh? She was always there to greet me home from work. I miss you little one, our time together was too short, Daddy misses you also. Please don't forget us little one and one day we will all be together with your Grandma.
I packed your toys away because it hurt too much to see them without you playing with them. Maybe one day I will unpack them and give them to your little sister. Bye, bye, baby girl. I love you. Mama.

Baby was so loving and gentle. She was so outgoing and fearless she was funny. Whatever anyone was eating, of course they wanted to share with her. At first she'd land in the middle of the plate She taught me the meaning of the word trust. . The morning she died she placed her head on my chest as I sat holding her in the doctor's office. That evening two hours before she died, with labored breath, she climbed up the sleeve of my shirt to sit on my shoulder, her rightful place. My life is truly an emptier place without her presence. I pray baby flies into the arms of God and he lovingly holds her as I so wish I could do again My sweet, sweet baby with her light gray face and bright eyes.

Walter & LaVerne

Baby was a wonderful pet - the best! She was famous for her great temperament and her drooling when she was happy. There won't be a day when I don't think of her and miss her! Rest in Peace, Baby Kitty!

Laurie Brewster

Baby Linus was the best little puppy in the world.. He was very sick though and out of all the puppies in the litter I picked him to keep. He was very cute and came to me everytime I walked out the door. He became sick after he had all of his shots which was kinda unusual, he became very weak and wouldn't eat I took him back to the vet and he said that he had a sugar problem and told me to start giving kayro syrup to him in a syring to get his sugar back up. Two days later i took him back because of his worsning condition and they gave him a blood transfusion which made matters worse, they sent us home for me to take care of him, which i did faithfully i had a sleeping bag and a little tent outside that i stayed in at night. As he got worse i would talk to him and he would still wagg his little tail which broke my heart and when he was almost gone he still raised his head and wagged his tail when i would call his name. Baby Linus was the greatest gift to me and made me realize that animals do love too. He was not as distressed when i was with him but when my husband was with him he would be in respitory distress until i would get by his side. He was very special and I am saddened that i only had little time to show him how much i loved him. Before he got sick he would jump up and down and do a hello kinda bark when he would see me. Baby Linus was only on this earth for a short time and i do hope that he is waiting for me when i go. Baby Linus you are loved and i hold a spot in my heart just for you and i will always remember you and your little ways. Bye to the greatest gift a girl could ever have. I will always love you.......

Love your Mommy & Daddy
Kimberly & Dwight Sayre

In memory of Baby Princess Romero,
May you rest in peace of your illness, always in our heart forever and ever.
We love you....and we will always remember the good times we had together for the past four years.

Love your mom and dad

Baby Rinky was only 7 weeks old when we lost him due to an accident on Easter Sunday in 1992. The tragedy still lingers 6 years later. We have raised his brother with love and care in his memory, but still think of our Baby Rinky and of all the love and fun we missed having with him. Please wait with Maya at the Rainbow Bridge for us.

Love, D&D

These two little kittens will be remembered by me as a special gift to help me through a rough time.

Pat

You were indeed a soul mate, a fighter, and the most determined being we knew. How lucky we were to have you in our lives. It was a very special destiny.

Liz Wolfson

I lost Bacardi because he was so full of energy and loved to run that he died doing what he loved to do. Unfortunately, he didn't understand that he couldn't run on the road.
I miss him so much I feel like a part of me died with him.
He was such a loving companion and filled my life with so much joy, and gave me something to look forward to when I came home to an empty house. I'm glad that he is safe now with God and is able to run free.

I miss you terribly Bacardi! My life is so empty without you.
Please watch over me and keep me safe.
Love, always and forever in my heart, Mommy

She was the light of my life. I'll never forget the pained look in her eyes as her body crumpled when she tried to follow me up the stairs for the last time (she followed me everywhere she could) I couldn't give her up. I chose the surgery to "fix" her bad leg. She died in surgery. I've owned lots of dogs, but none with the intuitiveness, devotion, trust and intelligence she had. She could also catch a mean frisbee, jump the waves in the ocean and had her "spot" on the console of my jeep cherokee everywhere I went; I was only seen without her places she couldn't go. She knew my feelings and just how to respond to them. I can't believe she's gone and only hope I meet up with her again some day.

Audrey Copenhagen

   It's been just over six years since "My Sweet Girl" passed on. She came from a home that offered her little in the way of affection just after her first year.  
   We crossed paths at that time, and it was a match. Baer was my buddy through thick and thin for close to ten years. I still think of her often, even though I have once again became lucky with a new boy, "Rebel", my golden retriever, shortly after her passing.  
   The two of these dogs would probably have been inseparable in regards to their dispositions, and unconditional love. All I know is that I gave her the best in life I could, and the love I still feel for after all this time is unsurpassed.

...papa, Tonester

This is a tribute to my beloved Baer cat...thank you my love for the lifetime of happiness that you brought to me...for all the tears you let me wipe away with your tail through my teenage years and for the 20 years of unconditional love that you gave. With all my heart I love you and I know that one day we will be together again.

Dee Dee Poovey

I loved him dearly and he was my soulmate. As I reflect upon his life he was so courageous. He had his spleen removed at 12 yrs due to a tumor. Had a stroke at age 16 and yet hung on for over 2 years and did really well until just recently.
He taught me to love and to be patient. And he taught me to persevere.

Lisa

Bagels, You took care of Kelly and taught her so much. You two loved each other so much, you could see it in your eyes everytime the two of you showed together.There is a bond, which will never be broken. Watch over her with Roscoe and keep her safe. She'll try to make you proud. We will miss you and Roscoe so much. You will always be in our hearts. Love, Mommy, Daddy, and Kelly

I was her second owner. She was very loved by both her families but could not be transferred with her original family when they went to Korea. We kept her name and called her Baggy.

Lisa Fountain Crawford

Thanks, Bailey, for being there for me ever since I was born, up until I was 9 years old. You were such a great dog... I remember all the fun times we had eating your dog food together when I was only 4 or 5 years old, and how you would let me pull your fur or toenails no matter how hard it hurt. You were there for me when I needed you, and I tried my very best to be there for you. I am so sorry that the vet could not fix all of the problems that were wrong with your body, but they tried their best. I was there with you when you were put to sleep, and I hope that you will remember me where you are right now. I wish you could have lived longer, so that you could meet Zack, our new Golden retriever. I know you and Zack would have loved one and other. However, no dog can replace what you were. You were a friend all through your life, and I hope you rest in a peaceful place.

Vanessa

Dear Bailey,

I miss you more than I can say. Everywhere I go and everything I do reminds me of your absence. You brought such great joy to my life and it kills me that you had to suffer in the end. I pray you felt even an iota of the love that I feel for you. I will keep my promise to you, I will love you always and forever. Love Mom

Bailey was a great dog and my best friend. She will be greatly missed!  
I love you Bailey!! Thank you for showing me what real love is!!  
I'll see you again someday at the Rainbow Bridge!!  
Love your "sister"
Louise

Bailey was a major part of our lives for 12 years. She loved chasing the tennis ball and going on trips with our family to Destin and Colorado. She lost her sight four years ago and adapted amazingly well. We love her and miss her so much. We have two other cockers which help to keep our minds off her, but Bailey was truly special. Bailey, we will see you again.... Love, Heckman Family

Bailey was part of me. I miss her energy, smiles, and devotion.

Elizabeth Zolvinski

Bailey was a cat I adopted from the SPCA. She has been with me for about 6 months, until this morning. She died here in my bed just hours before a blood transfusion to cure her anemia due to fleas. I sat with her most of the night as her breathing became more labored, and I thought about how such a little thing becomes part of your life bit by bit. How grateful I didn't know I was that I had her, and how long this day seems now.
6 months. I can't even imagine the pain of long term owners.  
Every part of my house is saturated with her memory,  
Every part of me seems to be as well.....

Thank you for this place,  
Thank you for being here when I was in need.

Goodnight Bailey

Chris

We will miss you, and we loved you very much. You were the most precious dog and we will miss you very much. Jake misses you sleeping with him, I miss you waiting for Jake's bus with me. We love you Bales. Mama and Jake

To our sweet Bailey, Although we only had you one short year, you brought more life into our home than we have seen in years. Maybe that was your purpose here, to remind us to live and have fun and enjoy life because that is what you showed us daily. You always made us smile, and that is a great gift to give us...We miss you more than you could ever know...Ryan is lost without you...but now you can be in the sun always...We are so sorry this had to happen to you, and we will NEVER forget you. We know that you loved us, and we know that you felt loved in return. Being with you has changed us forever....WE LOVE YOU BAILEY!

Debby & Jeff

Bailey was as unexpected as the early spring this year. She blew into our lives, made us warm, made us love her, then blew out again leaving us to face the cold dreariness alone. She was so little bitty, that it's hard to believe that she's leaving such a big hole in our lives. We've never had a pet effect us this way. It seems so cruel to have had her for the two weeks she was with us, only to have her taken away so quickly, but I wouldn't give up my time with her for anything. Goodbye, Bailey. I love you forever.

Michelle Hunt

For two short weeks you blessed our lives and brought such immeasurable happiness. I never thought it would be this hard or hurt so much. When it rained last night I wanted nothing more than to bring you in out of the cold. All I could think about was the cold rain soaking the ground where you are now. But this rain will help the trees grow. A dogwood and a red bud--entwined forever, just as you are forever entwined in our hearts. I miss you, Bailey. I will always love you.

G. Wilson Hunt, Jr.

From down on the farm...
Michelle, Wilson, Joshua, Elizabeth
& the 7 cats, 3 chickens, & the 2 dogs!

Dear Bailey, It has been two weeks since you suddenly got sick and left us. There isn't a second that goes by that your not in our thoughts. We are so blessed to know you did not suffer your last days. The moment we brought you home from the Animal Shelter we knew you were one special girl. The love that you showed to us will be with us forever. We thank you for all the happiness that you gave to us. We miss you and love you. Be happy. All our love Mom and Kristen

Bailey lost her battle with cancer last night. She will forever be in our hearts. She was the gentle giant who took care of everyone who loved her.

She left us quietly,  
Her thoughts unknown,  
But left us a memory  
We are proud to own;  
So treasure her Lord,  
In your garden of rest;  
For when on earth,  
She was one the best.

Stella

Bailey, you are very much missed by everyone, espcially your little baby, Sadie. No one could bear seeing you in pain anymore, so we all hope you are in peace. Love you

Laura

To our sweet kindred spirit with blue eyes, we miss your purr and gentle ways so much. We have received so many comforting signs that you are still with us in spirit.
We Will Meet Again.

Mark & Monica

My darling Baldrick,

I miss you already and you have only been gone 24 hours. Your little sister Elsie misses you and keeps crying for you. I miss your cheeky attitude to life and I would do anything to have you back.

How do you expect me to cope now?

You came into my life, without warning. I turned around & you were literally there. From that day on, you were my faithful companion. You were there through good & bad, happy & sad. Never wanting anything in return for your loyalty, but a rub & a kiss. You went through many changes with me over the 17+ years that we were together, & letting you go was the hardest thing I ever had to do. But, I know that you understand. Now you are running around again, with your "brother" D.O.G., your "sister" Oly, & having great-grandma take care of you. You will always be in our thoughts & hearts! We love you & miss you!

Danni, Jeff, Rai, & A.J.

His death was a fever of sorrow; ;his memory small and warm. Sleep softly precious and gentle little boy until we meet at Rainbow Bridge.

Dear Bama  
You were my best friend. There's no one who loves me more than you did. You would often lick my tears away when I cried, you would sit and listen to me talk about things I could never share with any of my friends or loved ones, no matter what I was doing, you were close by. I couldn't even take a shower without you waiting patiently to lick my feet when I stepped out.  <smile>
To say you were a great companion is an understatement....there are no words to describe just how much you meant to me....I do believe "All Dogs Go To Heaven" and I know you, (Mama's Bama Girl) is looking down at me now. <smile>
I love & miss you so much!  
Mama

My Bam-Bam was strong, beautiful and full of life. At 3 months he beat a disease called Parvo after 5 weeks of fighting, at year old, he beat a growth on hip. My Bam was my best friend, he went everywhere and did everything I/we did. I loved this big, sometimes overly human beast, that I know would give his life for me. Bam-Bam gave me unconditional love and great joy and comfort over the years. Over a year ago I had to make a choice to put him to sleep, I still remember that day and many days after that, I still see his eyes looking at me, saying ""I know"". When does the loss in my heart stop hurting, or the tears fall stop stinging, for my best friend. I can only hope that this gift that I received has forgiven me and he is in a place that he is safe and loved as I love him. I miss him, my Bam-Bam.

Jo Shepherd

She was my baby. My soul. She will be missed

Fay Beriau

Please give a kiss to Casey, Puddles, Minnie and Dad.
We Love You and you were very special

Ruby Brown

Bandit:
You were my very best friend, I miss you terrible. You were our baby for six years before Cassy was born. I catch myself throwing my crust from the dinner table, only your not there to catch it, or I reach over the side of the bed to rub your head, but your not there and my heart is breaking, if I could just have you back one more day I would tell you Mommy loves you and misses you. I have the fur I cut off your ears the day you died in a little trinket box, and if I closes my eyes real tight I can feel you in the room as I smell and feel your soft fur. I'll see you in Heaven my precious baby dog.
I Love You! Mommy

I love you Bandit. You were always there for me when I needed you. You never hurt me or laughed at me or made me feel inferior. No matter what I did or what mistakes I made you'd look up at me with the most beautiful brown eyes and I'd feel your love. I hope you know now how much your friendship meant to me. Seeing that big tail of yours wagging always made me smile. I can never express how thankful I am for what you have given me in mere words. Just know that you'll always be in my heart and when next we meet...we'll never be parted again. I love you.

Carla

tribute page can be found at:

http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Rapids/7350/Bandit.html

Mic Henderson

To our very special male cat who has given us 17 years of you and love.
Scampers will no longer be alone.

Chris & Barbara Grossman

Bandit Cat--April 1986 - June 7, 1999

Out of the corner of our eyes we see you sauntering up to us,  
A mirage it must be when we see you sniffing your favorite backyard spots and roaming your territory.  
Your hairs left behind to remind us of all your favorite places.  
Familiar, soothing voices is what you must have wished for before you left this life. A half world away prevented us from granting you that.  
Our love for you we hope you felt by your side.

Love,  
Teresa & Frank Mandella

Goodbye My Friend,
I am not really ready to say goodbye. It came too soon. I know its for the best but I wanted to hold you one more time, tell you how much I love you & how much I will miss you. Brutus & Toto were calling to you & I take comfort knowing that the three of you are together again and restored to health. I wish you plenty of clear blue warm skies, lots of neck scratches and things to chase at the Rainbow Bridge. I will try to carry on with this hole in my heart. Your absence will be felt for a long time to come but I believe you are happy & painfree now. That is my consolation. Rest in peace, dear Bandit. I love you!

Monica

Goodbye dear friend, may you now be with your master who you loved so much

Jean Leach

Bandit - what can I say. You came into our lives quietly, gently and with such love and that is the way you left us. The first time we saw you at the adoption center, you just about fit into the crate. You were such a big puppy - and it was love at first sight for all of us. You gave us all such joy. We all miss you terribly but we know you are at peace. You will always be with us, Pup. The last time I saw you and I know you saw me, we were lying in the grass in the backyard. It was such a unusually beautiful day - the sun was shining, the birds were singing and I told you how much you meant to us. But you already knew that. We love you, Pup.

Mom, Dad, Matthew, Kristen and Christopher

Please ask Bandit to let me know he is ok, and happy in his new special place. I need him to know I will always love him everyday, and will never forget his love for me. I will think of him here still next to me always..

James

Best friends forever

Yoshihara Family

Poor Bandit. I drove from WI to Ohio to rescue/foster Bandit. I got him home on Saturday and on Monday had a appointment at the vet to have him checked over. It turned out he had been starved to a mere 24 lbs., dehydrated, dental rot, ear problems and last of all, the worst of all, a bleeding anal tumor. I had only had Bandit for 2 short days, but in those 2 days, I bathed and groomed him...I loved him!!! In those 2 short days, I gave him the love he probably hasn't had in years. His big, brown, eyes told a very, very sad story of his past. I looked into those eyes for the last time on Monday afternoon when I told him I was sorry and that he would no longer be in pain. It was one of the hardest, but most humane thing I have ever done. Bless you Bandit...we all loved you and will miss your beautiful face.

Mary Buechel

Bandit was the first puppy I ever had, and I loved him alot.
I miss him so much and I hope he's happy at the Rainbow Bridge.

Joel Timmons

To my perfect Puss; my pocket kitty. I (we) will miss you. With love from Daddy Jim, Momma Lynn and your friends, Clancy Moon, Rocky, Rock 'n' Roll, Fabulous, and the fiffies. Now you have gone to join our original "1, 2, threes," Nussi, Wee Brandi, and, now Maxwell. We will always love our perfect cat face...

Banjo, my special boy, my spotted hound, my king size bed hog.  
You were always there when I needed you, especially when dad was gone on his trips. You were always happy to see me when I came home from work. Whenever I was sad or upset, all I had to do was look at your smiling face with it's one brown eye and one blue eye. I know where you are now, God showed me that you are up there with Hershey. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you, sometimes I cry and sometimes I laugh. I so sorry that I didn't know about your kidneys until it was too late. You left us at such a young age, I wanted you and Kendall to grow up together. But even though she was only 2 when you left us, she still remembers you. Whenever it thunders, she says that it's Banjo playing Frisbee with the angels, and then she's not so afraid. I know we'll all be together again someday and we'll have our "good games" of Frisbee. I miss you so much and I'll never forget you. You behave and don't play too hard.  
I Love You!!!  
MOM

Banshee was my baby girl. Her death was caused by me. I volunteered in my local shelter for 4 days. I carried home Parvo to my sweet angel, and now she is gone. She was vaccinated, but that was no guarantee. My fight with local shelters continues. I have to do this- otherwise her death would have no meaning. I am so sorry little one, I never saw this coming. I was just trying to help others less fortunate, and you paid the price. My heart breaks. Stay close to Chess- she will take care of you until we meet again.

Ann-Catherine Ervin

Banshee was, well, hard to describe - talkative, (very talkative - hence the name Banshee!) opinionated, fearless, inquisitive, yet gentle, vulnerable and loving. In addition to her 2 human pets, our furchild's best friend was an equally gentle, loving pug dog. She went from healthy to walking the Bridge in less than two weeks, so there is an element of shock added to the grief. She is now, and will always be, deeply, deeply missed. We did a ritual to release her soul, so she can come and go at will, but are also grateful for your candle ceremony, and for giving us a place to post a memorial to this special friend. Thank you.

Kyla & Cj Jones-Mannon

To Baranof, the wind beneath my wings

Kaylen Bennett

Dear Barbie,  
I know you are much happier now because your pain is gone and you have gone to a much better place. We all love you and will miss you very much. I will never forget you Barbs. Love Always, Allie

He was our treasured "best boy" who blessed our home for a short 15 years. His enthusiasm for life was contagious. He will be greatly missed.
A piece of our heart is now at the Rainbow Bridge.

Puri family

A loving and loyal companion, terribly missed by all his human family after being killed by a car.

Marjorie Morrison

A Tribute to Barclay Lee Anzalone 1989 - September 7, 1999

"Some come into our lives and quickly go... Some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts.....

And we are never, ever the same...."

Author Unknown

Barclay,  
Thank you for the joy you brought into my life. I am lost without you, but know I must go on somehow.  
You have made me a better, stronger and more loving person.  
You will always be the light of my life and the love in my heart.  
You are and will always be the "sweetest little boy in all the world."  
I have loved you and you are mine.  
Rest now, my sweet little one. I will never forget you.  
Love,  
(Your "mommy")  
Helene

Barley was the very best dog in the world. He got us both through lots of tough times. He taught us how to love unconditionally and with complete devotion. He had a terrific sense of humor and was very brave. He found a way to enjoy everyday of his life and showed us the beauty of life. He talked all the time because he had a lot to say. We will miss him always - life just isn't the same without him. He was a soul mate.

Tina and Shirley

"Gave more to us than we could ever give to him"

Ron & Susan Withers

Barney...you were one very special friend...you had courage and guts and attitude...we love you and miss you...we'll see you at the bridge..Love Gail and Mike

Gail and Mike Dickson

Barney was the most beautiful and special friend that any-one could have. He was gentle and loving and playful. I miss him so much that I don't know what I'm going to do. He was always everywhere, in the garden sunning himself on the bench, outside the front door waiting for me to come home from work, in the kitchen waiting for his breakfast, on my knee watching telly. I love you Barney and I'm so sorry that I couldn't do more to help in the end. I'll never stop thinking about you and I know that I'll be with you again one day.

Penny

Barney was our beautiful little dog with a very sweet, sincere, and gentle personality.  
He was such a dear and lovable companion and will remain in our hearts forever.  
He lived a full and happy life up to the end, when his heart suddenly failed. He is now united with his dear girl friend Toto. Barney: we miss you so much.  
You were so special to us. One day we will all be together again.

Jane and Timur, and Belle

Barney you are mommies greatest joy, now and forever. I'll see you in my dreams punkin.

Sue

You were our best friend.
You gave us so much. We are so much better because you were a part of our lives.
We will never forget you.

Pam, Glenn, Bradley & Amanda

Barney was a wonderful dog whose life was much too short. He will be missed by everyone who met him.

Patricia Welander

Barney was my guardian angel. In my time of need, God sent him to take care of me until I was able to take care of myself. It took 13 wonderful years for him to decide I was taken care of, at least to his satisfaction.

This is to him, my angel from above, of whom I only hope I deserved his love.

To my Barney dog. Crippled when I found him 14 years ago, he was my best friend through many hard times. See you in heaven Barndog.

Susan Frazier

Barney is a wonderful boy, he has been a joy for over six years with us. He was a found dog, and we couldn't have been luckier people to have been blessed with him in our lives. He will be terribly missed by all of our family, including his three cat sisters (Lucky, Smokie and Sammi), his cat brother (Sonic) and his dog sister Zippy. His Mom and Dad cannot thank him enough for being so loving and such a good companion to us. We love you so much Barney, we know you are not in pain any longer and you are in heaven with Bonnie and Ashley now.

Austin and Dena Felty

To Barney, my 1st puppy, and to Sage, the one I hoped would "be the one"...I'm very sorry...my immense temper was only shadowed by my cowardice...I wanted so much for you both. I can only pray you knew that...

To Slick, the one horse & best partner I've ever had; the one who made it all happen for me & to which I owe all of my successes. You were impossibly beautiful, strong of heart & soul...please forgive me for leaving you behind.

And to all the others...you know who you are...I'm trying so hard...

The 'bestest' doggie ever -- my 'son'.

Jill

In memory of our special friend-his boundless love and unconditional faithfulness is sorely missed. His passing has left a void that can't be filled, but we have faith that he is in a better place.

Richard & Darla McLeroy

Goodbye to my best friend and I will always love and remember you !

John Capron

Baron,

We love and miss you with all our heart. We were blessed with 10 years of your beautiful, loving companionship. We will carry your spirit with us all of our lives. Wait for us at the bridge...

Your loving "pack",

Tom & Alicia

It is with a very heavy heart that I must tell you that my faithful partner and friend, Baron, died on the operating table today from complications. He had suffered a third series of gastric torsion (bloat) and during surgery they found he was also in serious shape with cancer having destroyed his liver and spleen and he was bleeding internally. In the true spirit of the hero that he will always be, he never uttered a whimper despite the pain he must have been in and enjoyed one last "lights

Judy & Jim Apgar

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Park/6224/baron.html

Bart, your life was too short. You filled our days with joy and laughter. We will always have an empty spot in our hearts. Rest well, you are no longer in pain. We love you with all our hearts.

DeVon and Amber Freilinger, Mike Wirth

Barty,
We miss you so much ... Thank you for being such a big part of our lives. We will love you forever and will think of you everyday. You were the best dog in the world.

Sandy and Jordy

Bart was a wonderful beagle. Being older than I am, he taught how to deal with many good and bad situations. Did you know that dogs can have cancer? I do...now. There is no way of preventing tumors in your dog. Is there? Don't answer. Putting dogs to sleep doesn't seem very common...until it happens to you. The worst part was that I had never gone through life without this dog. He was there for me long before I was born, and I was depending on him. It seemed as if the second he left, I would leave too. I miss him.
Goodbye Bart!

Beth

Bartman our little couch potato, our heart still aches everyday for you!  
Your Aunt Mia and your brother Jakie have joined you at the bridge. Now you two stay out of trouble and don't pester your mom (Betsy) or your Aunt Mia!  
Grandma Paula said to give Jakie a big wet kiss for her and to tell you how much she misses you and loves you!!  
So my darling, I leave you in Gods hands till we meet one day to cross the bridge together.  
Everytime I think of you my heart smiles, we love you little one. Mom, Dad, Max Mikki, Bernice, Butt, Grandma & Grandpa Burkholder, and Grandma Amy  
P.S. you have a new little brother, Lupo (a boxer pup that thinks he's a sharpei) that you will meet someday.

Candee & Jim Davis

Base was the light of our lives, we miss him so much. He was no ordinary cat, he was a special friend to us both. I hope that he knew how much we loved him and that's why we could never see him in pain. Base was a strong fellow, but in the end he had enough and now my baby boy, you must play at rainbow bridge until mummy and daddy come to collect you and we can be together again.  
All our love  
Mummy and Daddy  
Debbie & Phil Smyth

  Bastet was my first cat. He was so tiny when I got him he fit in the palm of my hand. He grew to be a sleek, muscular, black beauty. He was a true love and constant companion -- no bed or perch was more suited to him than my lap. He even tailored his meow to sound like "MAMA", and he was truly my four-legged son.  
  He blessed me with his presence for over 16 years, most of them uneventful until the last year he developed kidney disease. He remained his chipper old self and rarely complained, even though I had to change his diet and administer medicines and fluids regularly. Suddenly, yesterday, he was so sick he was not even present in his body, and as wrenchingly painful as it was, I had to end his suffering and send him to painless, peaceful sleep.  
  The grief is intolerable right now. No one around me comprehends the depth of it. But I believe "the candle people" will, and I thank you for allowing me to share him, and for the hope that the Rainbow Bridge gives that I will have a loving, familiar face waiting to greet me when my time comes. Thank you all again for remembering us in your prayers.

Alicia

I lost my best friend due to Urinary Tract Infection..the treatment was to expensive so we had to put him to sleep..I will miss you my friend!

Nancy

To my Babydoll, Thank you for bringing your special animal love to our lives. We will never forget you, Love from us all.

Jo Ann

Sweet, beautiful angel boy...my brave little soldier. Please forgive me for keeping you here too long. I was desperately trying to save you from this hideous, vile disease. You never lost your dignity or grace. You fought so hard with me. Baxter you gave me so much joy and comfort... there are no words to express the profound emptiness, sadness and sorrow I'm feeling. My heart hurts. The most handsome.. most loved.... Our time together was much too short. Your spirit is with me always. I miss you so much. We will be together again some day.... until then... I love you honey... Do they have cantaloupe at Rainbow Bridge????

Margo Klein

Dearest Baxter:
I miss you so much. I'll love you always.

Kathleen

Dear Baxter:
It's been nearly a year since you were taken so unexpectedly from us. We miss you as much today as the day you passed on. I know that God has a special place for you in heaven and that He claimed you for His own so soon because He knew such a special companion would make a wonderful, gentle guardian angel dog. We love you and miss you terribly. Love, Mom, Dad, Karissa and Greta.

We miss you 'baby dog.'

Marilyn & Brian

To Baxter Bear:

When I woke up today and you weren't there to play,

its because the sky opened up for you. You are the most

kick-ass dog a mom could have...You will be missed

and remembered always. Love you. Your alpha-mom.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

A new day without you, but memories that will last forever...

Thank you for all that you shared and taught me.

You live on within us all.

You are missed,

Dad

***Bayer***

Captured & Adopted: January 11th 1997

Passed Over: 12:35 am November 10th 1999

approximately 5 years old
succumbed to the second & last heartworm's death

beloved ex-feral cat
eye gunshot wound & multiple beatings survivor
he left joyful impressions on all who met or heard stories of him
loved life and people despite his infirmities caused by human cruelty
he taught me many life lessons

but was only a 'snowflake in my hand'...

you are sorely missed, Bayer...God Bless & keep You until we meet again...

I Love You Always, Mom

To Baz,
For over 11 years I was fortunate to be your human companion. We shared our lives and we traveled the world together. You lived life on your own terms. In the last five weeks of your life you showed such strength of character even when you were so ill. I am so proud of you. I love you and miss you so much. Run free dear sweet heart. Thank you for sharing your life with me and know that your paw prints rest on my heart.

Love Mum.

To our special little Baby Cat...

Your time on earth was so very short, but God must have needed you more. We miss you so very much, and I can still see you run throughout the house...I know you are with us in spirit.
"You are safe in my heart, and my heart will go on and on..."  
Thank you for touching our lives for those few short months.  
We are all the better for it...

With love,  
Maria, Glenn, Jordan, Biddies, & Molly

My Beautiful Baby has departed. She suffered quietly her entire life with one ailment or another. Instead of concentrating on her many ailments, she did her best to make everyone happy around her. Everyone loved Beauty who met her, including Vets, and children, and adults. Her favorite things to do were to play ball, play ball, & play ball. Her favorite food was bread.

Never before have I had such a beautiful and strong girl. May I be as strong as she as I heal through this. She left with a dignity I had never seen before in her. She knew it was time. For the first and last time in her life, she did not try to avoid the needle. She only showed fear at the clippers, but relaxed when I put my hand on her. She left this world to go on to another, better place, leaving us in her wake, touched by her strength, and love.

May we here on earth, remember that strength in our own times of need.

Goodbye my baby. We love you so.

Teresa R

Beamer was a very loving friend that will be missed greatly. She loved her Hunka Hunka Beagle Burning Love, Gunner. Ms. Beamer was attacked by TWO vicious German Shepherds. She had done nothing to them. They dug a hole under the fence, and when she went to check it out, they grabbed her, broke her neck and proceeded to play with her broken body, as their owner watched on. He of course called in animal control, only after he cleaned up the site and made it look as though Beamer had dug her way under the fence. This was not possible, she had just had surgery 1 week earlier.

All of her fur friends will miss her greatly, as well has the humans that she blessed by knowing.

By
Tammy Donohue
Human Sister

Bean chose us. She was a very conversational girl who loved to ride around on her mommy's shoulders, chase all moving things, sleep with her mom & dad, raid the garbage, and greet mom at the door after work with purrs, meeps and headbumps. She was so very precious. We are heartbroken to lose our Little Small, so swiftly to mysterious kidney failure, so young at only 4 years ... but we are deeply grateful that God shared her with us for a time.  
Goodnight, sweet Bean - mama loves you.

Nancy Carlson & Steve Brissee

Bear-pup was a dear and faithful companion for nearly fourteen years. He was a little sheltie mix with big brown eyes and the sweetest smile you've ever seen. He loved to go for rides and could never say no to a little dish of ice cream. I love him and miss him and look forward to the day I meet him on the Rainbow bridge. Thank you Bear-puppy for all you were to me.

Karla

Bear gave us unconditional love and devotion, years of great memories as we went swimming, hiking and just played in the snow. He was the best dog god has ever put on this planet. We love him more then ever now that he is gone. He took part of our soul with him and we can't wait till our time is done to be with him again on the other side of the bridge. We miss you so much and hope your with our parents. God bless you buddy,
We have your Christmas gift under the tree!

Mark and Mildred Hymowitz

Bear, you will always live in our hearts, unfettered from the afflictions which sequestered your eternally youthful spirit and puppy heart. I will miss our games of hide and seek, the way your lips flapped in the breeze while hanging your head out from the car, the way you would like to nuzzle close to me when you knew I was in either physical or emotional pain, the way you hated bath time but loved the towel drying afterwards, and playing tug of war. With each passing day, we know that you are better off now and that we will all be together again one day.

Andrew & Carl Boles-Lare

Bear, my sweet old Bear, How I shall miss your beautiful eyes. You spoke volumes with your eyes. Jamie brought you home and said you would be 'medium'. HUGE would be a better description, there was nothing 'medium' about you, including your beautiful spirit. Your regal, refined, stately presence, your beautiful wolf eyes, your gentle nature made everyone love you. How you shall be missed at The Mountain House! Thank you for spending 14 years with me, and thank you for walking through 'dark valleys' with me. We walked some sad roads together, you and I, and your quiet strength gave me strength. I shall miss you so much. I know that one day I will look up and see you and Jamie and Annie coming to meet me, and what a reunion we will have! Play, my dear old Bear, until that time. No longer with the arthritis cause you pain, and your sleek black coat will shine as you run through the fields at the Bridge. But keep a watch for me, for I shall travel the path to the Bridge one day. God was gracious in allowing you to leave from the warmth and security of home, from my arms. I love you, Bear.

Pat Duffy Leach

Bear...

We were blessed to have you in our family for many wonderful years. I remember the fun we had playing ball and you chewing up all my socks, sleeping on your pillow next to the bed and following me everywhere. You were my best friend and my protector. The family is so thankful that you entered our life. Each of us miss you and will always be our hearts. We love you.

Chris, Jeff & the boys

Bear: We all really miss you very much. We won't forget the fun times we have shared with you. You Were the BEST! Thanks for being there for me. Like when you pulled me in Cannon Beach, or when you played with my friends and me in the front yard... You were really funny! Everyone loved you..wanting to see you dance and shake hands with everyone at school. It was fun to play with the flashlight and lasers with you...licking the floor.  
You always made me feel safe when Mom and Dad were gone. I liked when you barked at the pizza man ( I was Laughing!) Can you be there always for me? Love Scott

There you stood in the cage - you weren't handsome - you were Mr. Goofy - but I loved you all the same. Whoever neglected you and made you unhappy I wish the same for them for the rest of their lives. I loved you: washed you - cared for you - played with you - forgave you. I'll never forget you and your barbell/ball-you were such a clown. I know you didn't feel well but I just couldn't seem to make you better - I'm sorry. Maybe I didn't give you enough time - I'm sorry. Maybe I didn't show you enough love - I'm sorry (I tried) - I miss you Mr. Goofy. I hope you enjoyed your two months with me and I made your life happy for awhile. I love you Mr. Goofy and miss you!

Donna

The bestest buddy we ever had! We miss you and loved you very much. Love Mom and Dad, Sammy, Lady, Tabitha, Missy, Freckles and Stinky

Hi Bear,  
It's been over two years since you left us, and we miss you.  
You were a special friend to all of us, and a piece of me went with you when you passed on. I hope that you are waiting for me at the bridge when my time comes. I want nothing more than to give you a big hug, and get a " Bear kiss " in return. Obe bear has grown into a big boy Buddy, we love him, but it's not the same without you. Take care little boy until we meet at the bridge!  
Love  
Dad, Mom, Jamie, and Obe monster

Dear Bear, sorry that you were put to sleep. Everyone around me knew it was time for you to go but love for you didn't want to let you go. One day I remember you was walking and you just fell. when I saw you fall I fell to my knees and cried. I knew it was time for you to go so the next we took you to be put to sleep I cried and cried I lay beside you and you looked at me as if you were saying good-bye when you left I felt like a big piece of my heart was gone...I love you Bear soon we will cross the bridge with Chacka and I promise never to be taken apart from you I love you.

Bear was a very special farm dog and my best friend. He knew when help was needed with the cows and he knew when to stay out of the way of them as well. Bear was intelligent, courageous, gentle, loyal and a very loving dog. I miss him very much and hope he is now being shown the way by my cat, McGuinness, who passed away ten years ago. I have never gotten over McGuinness' passing but knowing that he might be with Bear makes me a little less sad. Friend's pets, Benson and Rags, are hopefully joining them too. I love you and miss you very much, Bear.

Susan Rainey

We lost an old friend yesterday, and his name was Bear. He was a Cairn Terrier that lived to be over 15 1/2 years. Our younger son showed Bear a little in Jr. Showmanship competition and even won a trophy while showing Bear at a match. Bear was also shown some at shows and won some points and even went Reserve in a major, but he was not really a show dog as he could have had a better front and a better coat. Most of all, he was just there for all of us and a very special friend.

Jerry & Sharon Howse

Bear was a beautiful Airedale Terrier, and my best friend and constant companion for 11 years and 8 months. I miss him more than I could ever say, and I still can't believe he won't be here with me anymore. He was everybody's friend, and such a special and good boy. We never taught him any tricks, he just learned his own - like opening the drawer where his leash was and bringing it to us to go for a walk or ride in the car (which he loved); he would also sit in front of you and raise one paw for a share of whatever we were eating (who could ever resist that intent little face?). He also loved to play ball, and would bring his tennis ball back and drop it in front of us - he loved to play ball so much! He was always looking out the front window for me as I walked up on the porch, and would rush to the door to meet me with wagging tail and happy face. I still look for him in the window... God Bless you, my dear Bear!

Barbara LaDage

You were the best friend and most important thing in my life and I miss you more than anything or anyone in this world. You were my life Bear and I will always love you and miss you.

Bear - Its been three months since I lost you Wooley and I miss you more and more. I wish you were here to hold and kiss and to love s I did for the seven years you brought so much joy to my life. I hope you think of me as I do you. Someday we'll be together again but till then, please know how much I love and miss you. Love Mom

Donna Silk

Bear was a wonderful, beautiful puppy. He loved everyone and wiggled all over just to have some pet him and give him attention. He was only 3 and got bone cancer. He enjoyed his life right up to the end. I will miss him terribly. He would lay on the couch in front of my big picture window and then get up on the back of it and bark at anyone who dared pass his house. He was wonderful with kids. Even though he was 3, he still acted like a puppy and I will forever remember him so. He is pain free now and running like mad with all the others before him. It's so hard to lose one that is so young and full of life. I love you Bear and will always remember you.

Betty Buzard

Bear,
I miss you more than I can express in words. I pray that you did not suffer, that the car that took your life did so quickly. You trusted me to care for you, and I failed at that final moment. But the two and a half years we had together were filled with love and joy. You were my beautiful "buddy bear". I love you and await the day we will see each other again. Be happy, be at peace. Know you are loved.

Colleen

"The Love That We Shared Will Stay Forever Within Our Hearts"

" Boo Boo Bear "

Since you've been gone our hearts feel nothing but pain and our tears are never ending.  
God gave us one of life's most precious gifts and that gift was you!  
You were always there for us with a wagging tail and great big kisses and that we will always miss!  
Shannon misses you so very much and we know that she is grieving for you as Mommy and Daddy do. We always called you and Shannon the "Book Ends" for the love you had for each other could not be compared.  
The seizures you had took its toll on you and as much as it broke our hearts we knew we had to do this last thing for you.  
You are loved by so many family and friends!  
You had the best of care by your doctor and his staff for you touched their hearts till the very end.  
You are now with Peppy and Stash and though the pain we feel so strong, one day we will find comfort knowing that God will keep you in his care till we are united once again.  
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your love and devotion!!  
Bear we LOVE you so very much and will MISS you more than words could ever say.  
We will not say goodbye to our Baby boy, instead we will say, you'll forever be in our hearts till we meet again and for that will be the time we will be together for all eternity and NEVER be parted again!  
God Bless You Our Sweet Baby.

Our Love Always and Forever,  
Mommy, Daddy, Dawn and Shannon

In loving memory of my best friend, "Bear". I miss you "Peeps". Your always in my heart.

Lisa

He was a very special dog. At Christmas Santa would leave him ho hos to eat under the tree. If he forgot we would go out to buy them. Bear was always there when I needed him to hug or to cry with. He would follow me every where.

Nina Smith

Bear passed away with the FIP virus. He was my guardian angel and I miss him terribly. I loved him so.

In memory of Bear  
1990-1999

Bear you were the angel that watched over me  
For the dangers I could not see

You talked to me but not like a cat  
As upon my lap you sat

You gave me kisses galore  
I never had to ask for more

You told me when you wanted tuna  
And you knew you would get it sooner

As you ask for raw meat I cut so thin  
You would thank me again and again

You had your way of knowing who was bad  
You had your way of knowing when I was sad

You love me totally without shame  
You've really lived up to your name

You have slept on my head  
As at night I went to bed

You took over the roll of boss  
And now I am at a loss

I loved you so much to lose you hurts so bad  
I cry and I cry I am always sad

I will miss you so much  
If only your body I could touch

You were so soft so sweet so loving and caring  
All your food you were always sharing

If I could hold you one more time  
And tell you I love you and you are mine

You were so small when you came to me  
A more lovable cat I could not see

You are gone to heaven now a real angel you'll be  
And I bet you'll still be watching over me

Muffin fleamarket Sam Peamite Snoopy and Star  
All walk around and wonder where you are

At your grave Paleface does sit  
As if something in his world doesn't fit

On your grave is a cross that says I love you  
With flowers and cats to keep you company too

We will miss you my Bear as in heaven you reside  
But I will always feel you by my side

I shall never say goodby  
As I sit here and cry and cry

My heart is broken I am in pain  
For my beloved Bear I'll never see again

The pain is so bad and so deep  
At night I cannot sleep

I visit your grave every day  
I miss and I love you I say

Life without you is empty and sad  
To know you are gone for good is bad

I can never touch you or hold you that's a shame  
But in time I am sure my heart will mend but it's not the same

I will remember your love  
And I look to the heaven above

So sleep now my Bear and know I love and miss you  
And someday I will be there too

I will hold you in my heart forever  
Your face I'll forget never

So to this end I day I love you sweet Bear  
If only you knew how much I care

Written by  
Marty Jackson

Mr. Bear, I miss you so very much and I will love and honor forever. I have never met anyone as loving, loyal, kind, patient, protective, and happy as you. This loss is horrible for me. I am so sorry. Please don't forget mommy. I love you, Boo.

PJ Grimes

Bear was the sweet companion of Tinks who went to the rainbow bridge last spring.  
He was the most dear creature we have ever known. Bear proved that some creatures are born with peace and kindness and without malice. I am hoping that he has a very special place in this universe. Love always, Laura

Laura Stone Barry Rackner

Words cannot describe the love I had and still have for my wonderful big gentle giant, who loved other animals, little children and most of all his family, my darling, the only way I can deal with this loss is to hope that some day we can walk again together, I held you in my arms when the kind Doctor gave you "WINGS", we miss you Bear, you left such a big space. No other dog can fill that, not yet. Good bye my love.

Lore Harmison

I miss you so much Bear. I'm happy that you are finally at peace and feeling no pain. You're always in my heart. I love you.

Paulette

My Rottweiler Bear Bear died last night Dec. 11. She was about a week short of her 12th birthday. I am going to miss her terribly. She was a wonderful friend. But she died in her sleep at the hospital, so went without pain. She had a good life with me and was spoiled outrageously.

Nancy Ellen Smith

To my beloved Bear-Bear, heartbreakingly lost at the hands of an incompetant vet.

Ann Murray

If tears could build a stairway,

and memories were a lane,

I would walk right up to heaven

to bring you home again.

No farewell words were spoken

no time to say good-bye

you were gone before I knew it,

and only God knows why.

My heart still aches in sadness

and secret tears still flow,

what it meant to lose you,

no one will ever know.

Caryl Myers

Loving and gentle, puppy-like to the end.
He went quietly in his sleep, always accommodating.
He will be missed.

Nancy Adams

My best friend died on Saturday, October 9, 1999 at 4:00pm. My dog Bear Poole was a wonderful friend who became to tired. He had a heart attack and died with my parents. Sissy loves you and watch over Jeff and Chris. I will miss you and love you always. In my heart you live on... Love, sissy

Beasley came into my life as an answer to a prayer! He and I shared so many wonderful adventures, been to so many places, and met so many wonderful people that my life has been enriched so much by his being with me! I look back and can't believe that the time has passed so quickly. As much as it hurts to miss him like I do, I would hurt worse in never being able to have known and loved my special dog.

Dan Wilcox

Please send your thoughts and blessings to a beautiful little calico cat, whose name was Beatrix. She was nineteen years old, but still looked like a kitten. She died today (1/27/99) and we are missing her very much.

Suzann and Joshua

Beau our darling little boy, we will never forget you, God will look after you now for a short while until we can be together again, we love you and you'll be in our hearts forever.

LOVE YOU COOLY, FROM MUMMY,DADDY,GRANMA,GRANDPA AND JACQUELINE XOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

My dear baby Beau I miss you so much. Even though you were only with me for the last year of your seventeen years, I felt like you were with me all seventeen-I loved you that much! You are missed by many. You were always such happy little guy - truly special. I know you are in a beautiful place running around with Missy and other dogs and little children. Think of me often as I will of you. I can't wait to see you again. Until then, keep your little tail wagging!! I love you...

Dear "Two Shoes"(my nickname for Beau)  
I wonder if you look from above and wonder why? I brought you in for what was told to me a simple removing of bumps. Oh if I had only known! I will never forget when I came home and you were laying on the floor with "dad" I saw the slight wiggle of your tail, you saw your "mum" You died at home, I held you an cried and said I was sorry...I hope you heard me my dear sweet Beau. Goodnight.

Much Love -Mum and dad-

In most loving memory of my buddy. Though you are not here, I know you are waiting to play tug and catch your ball with me again someday.  
My sweet big guy with much love.  
"Mom"

I missed her terribly whenever I had to travel and leave her behind for a few days. Now that she's gone and left me behind, I miss her so much more.

Ruth

He is our very special Angel and we love and miss him so very, very much.
It hurts.

Darlene & Barry

Boo was a companion for almost sixteen years. He was an only pet who was given the best of everything and who in return gave his unconditional love. Boo will be waiting at The Bridge for his companion. God Bless you Boo.

Lewis Davis

My Beau was 11 when he passed on but a more loving companion couldn't be had- he came when he was called and he was a living stuffed animal- he was a wonderful life force and darling beyond words. I felt he was always my baby boy... We were blessed to have him in our lives and miss him terribly. God bless all animals and their mommies and daddies.

Nadine

Our dear sweet Mr. Beauregarde has joined our little Katie at the Rainbow Bridge...he was our first rescue pug and was affectionately know as our "Grouchy Old Man"...BooBoo, we love you and miss you....rest in peace my sweet boy.

Karyl Butry

Our 7 1/2-year-old Hershey put up a valiant 13-month fight against the ravages of terminal nasal adenocarcinoma. We are heartbroken for the loss of such a wonderful friend as is his canine dad, Beauregard. We love and miss him very much. We pray that he is with our loved ones who have gone before us. Godspeed, Hershey-dog.

Donna & Donnie Hillier-Wright & Beau

Bebe,
In our hearts and minds you will always be part of our family.
Stay safe, stay forever young,
someday we'll meet again.

George Chen

Tribute to BeBe, Lightening and Amaretto (who are brother and sister) know that you three are with God this morning and together and happy knowing that you were loved and will truly be missed by Mom Tina, Dad Mike, and "Grandma" Delphine.

Thanks to Bebe for being a special companion to me for 13 of her 15 years. She was a stray who took it upon herself to watch after me. Even after she was gone, she sent another stray to watch after me within a month of her going into a final sleep. Oddly enough, the stray resembles her a lot except for the very large tail and brown eyes, even her attitude and temperment are similar. It may even be a reincatnation, who knows. Thanks Bebe for Ms. Merlin.

Jomonica

Our Little Angel Girl Is Gone . . .

As we try to say good-bye our hearts are broken and our souls feel empty. In a turbulent and many times mean world, BeBe was always there to comfort and protect us and love us. Our little girl came home today for the last time.

We feel so empty. We hope we did the right thing for her. We loved her more than anyone could ever know. BeBe was daddy's girl the past few months. When we first got her she had difficulty adjusting to a male and clinged to my side. I think we can say though, that her daddy was her favorite man. She loved lying on Gary's chest and wrapping herself around his neck like she was his very own fur collar. He was the only male she loved and trusted 100%. May God forever cradle her in his arms and keep her safe and warm. Our angel is at peace and will rest for eternity.

Our angel now rests in God's lap. She fought and cheated death so many times that it is hard to realize that our BeBe is forever gone. God must have needed someone to hug and cuddle with.

BeBe gave nothing but unconditional love and acceptance when no one else would. She was so adorable, WE were the lucky ones when she came to our home. Her love was always pure and never came with conditions or strings. She truly had a heart bigger than the sky above. We hope God prepared a special place for BeBe, like we told her he would, with all her favorite things- a nice soft, warm bed with fluffy pillows and blankets and a body that is whole and pain free- food that fresh & warmed to just the right temperature and plenty of cool water to go with it.

We'll Love You Forever Little Daughter

Mom & Dad

No one even knew you would leave us so soon. We LOVE YOU and miss your morning cereal ritual, crazy rolling and high flying antics. Now you have TT to keep you company. I know she pushed you around before but I'm sure you can be buddies now..We're sorry we always blamed you for that sneaky TT's bad habits (she couldn't help it). Don't forget us. Love Mom, Dad and Tali

You were only with me for a little over a year, but it was the happiest time of my life. We were soul mates of the highest form. I still don't understand why you had to go so soon and leave me and your son chief. But he is well and beautiful like you, but he isn't you. I miss you every day. I will meet you at Rainbow Bridge one day with a bunch of carrots that you love so much. Till we meet again,
Your loving friend,
Becki

MY BOY'S

No good-byes, no fare wells,
we will see each other again...
my heart tells me so.


I never realized just how much
time was spent with you guys...
how much a part of you, was so much
a part of me!

I wake up in the middle of the night
to step over my sleeping friends...
no one is there.

I don't feel as safe anymore,
because you are not there to warn me
with your endless bark, telling me I
need to see who is there...

I need not get up in the morning and
put my beloved lame friend in a cart,
just so he can feel freedom, and play
ball, and run like the rest of them...

No need to fix holes dug,
or fences chewed, or doors broke...


My floors are cleaner now,
and my bed does not get hair on it...

I only have one bowl to fix in the morning,
and evening...

When I walk outside...
no one is bugging me to play ball,
or throw a bone, or hey I want some
lovin's right now...

No one fighting because one may be
getting more attention than the other...

No more soft words of "I love you...
you are my boy" spoken in the ears of a
must have attention 4 legged friend.

No more endless days of throwing balls,
and muddy paws...

No more noise...

No more face rubs against my bed,
or my sofa...

Only silence...
only a heart crying aloud...

You were more than just animals...
you were a part of me...

You have taught me how love should be...

I miss that...that love...that endless
love that you gave all to me!

I love you, and miss you,
and you took a piece of me with you
when you left.

I'm hoping to get that piece back someday
from you...

Until than, run free, play, and be content...
I love you both and always will.

Your mistress and friend forever,

Cindy

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Dear Beemer, We love you so much and miss you with all our heart. You were so good. Our tears won't stop. We will remember everything. Love, Mom and Dad

He was small and scraggly when I saw him at the pound. He came to me and licked my hand, his eyes so sad and round.
He was old already and missing teeth, but I was getting there myself. I needed him and he needed me so we started then and there. When we got home he sniffed around and settled right on in. The years have been a trial at times but ever full of love. Now the little darlings eyes are seeing less and less. His fits are coming fast and strong and I have to let him rest. He gave me joy and was my friend.
I'll never forget my Beemer baby.

B.J. Gallion

"Beethoven" was a gentle, smart, almost-human companion to me from the time I was a single 26 yr. old teacher through becoming a 40 yr. old married woman. He died TODAY at 11:15 a.m. and my soul is hollow!!! We had a beautiful and special 14 years together and I miss him greatly!! Please say an extra prayer for us!

Beth Garey Barone

On April 9, 1999, we lost a large piece of our hearts. After just being diagnosed with cancer, 3 days later you were suffering so much we had to let you go to be with God. We hope you know we did this out of love for you. We couldn't stand to see you in pain. We will always love you and thank you for all of the love and joy you brought to our lives. You are and will always be our little baby puppy. We'll meet you on Rainbow Bridge, Toven. We love you and miss you so very much. Our lives will never be the same without you.

All of our love, Mommy and Daddy

Why oh why did I let you outside on such a cold winter day. I miss you so----- I know a mean old coyote or raccoon got you and took you away forever. I loved you so. You were such a delight with all your cute ways. I know you loved me too. Missy will never take your place but I will try to love her because she needs me too. God Bless- Mommy

The sweetest angel...
We miss you...
Our beautiful boy...

Christine, Christopher, Sativa

Bella was a wonderful companion, a much loved friend and a brave and stoical soul. She had survived going blind after swimming in a gravel pit, and a horrific incident when she fell into a wasps nest last year and much to our amazement pulled through. The attack affected her heart and she had been receiving treatment from a wonderful homeopathic vet which did much to improve the condition. In late summer of this year she developed nose bleeds, which implied a tumour, it manifested itself last Saturday, and despite every effort this proved to be one battle she could not win. We used every method possible but on Friday I knew I could not prolong her suffering any longer. The vet came to the house and she was put to sleep in my arms, and now she sleeps the eternal sleep in our garden. I am grateful to have known a dog as wonderful as her and am trying hard to accept her loss with the patient stoicism that she possessed. Thank you for this site and a chance to celebrate her life, my thoughts go to all of you. I will light a candle for us and them on 12/13/99

The Hughes family

Didn't ever know I would love that loopy, gallumphing puppy so much. She added a joy to my family. We are left blessed to have known unconditional love from her. She was just nine months old and hit by a car when she ran across the street to my two daughters. I will miss her beautiful amber eyes that I couldn't read.

Stevan Baird

Belle died tonight. It was my fault. She was never meant to be an outside cat. She had lived the majority of her life inside, and then to be thrust into the harsh outdoors, without the ability to use judgement about what is okay to eat and what is not. I let her down, and let myself down. I can't even say that she didn't suffer, because it was obvious that she did.

I will never forget the first time I saw you, you were so little I could hold you in the palm of my hand. You were my very special friend, and a very special part of my life for seven years. You were my "belle-kitty," my "belly-button" and I was your human. I loved that I was the only person you loved. It made me feel so very special. I can not express how much I will miss you, miss your head buts and gentle purr. I am sorry I let you down...more sorry than I can ever express. I love you always.

Belle was a beautiful cat, I was hers and she was mine. She loved only me and tolerated others only when in a particularly good mood. I loved her with all my heart and God only knows how much I will miss her. She was my friend, my true friend and companion. I had to keep her outside after 6 1/2 years because my partner is allergic and we have a child together. I would have found her another home, but I knew she would be miserable...she was MY cat truly and really didn't like others. She was able to get in to the garage so that made me feel a little better. She was doing so well, and loved to be outside. I admit to sneaking her in here when my partner was at work. I would go out on the deck to smoke and she always ran up from where ever she was to sit on my lap..that was our special time together. She died in my arms at 12:30 AM Saturday, December 18th. I still call for her when I go outside, I still expect to see her running through the yard and up the steps to me. I truly loved Belle, and I know I let her down. I should have done better, and I am so very sorry my Belle Kitty, You have no idea how much it hurts to not have you in my life now. MY BELLE, I love you and I will light a candle for you and hang your stocking up on the mantle forever more.

Nicole Boatman

Belle, We love you so much, girlie. We miss you but we know that you're okay. I hope you have a lot of newspapers to fetch every day! We have such wonderful memories of you. We will never forget you. You were the best, girlie. Prince says "woof!" You were so full of life -- we just didn't expect you to be going so soon. I know you're just as happy now as you ever were. You were the world to us Belle Belle. The three of us are left here without you but you are in our thoughts every minute of every day. We miss you, girlie. We'll all see you again one day.

Sloan & Wayne

Belle was a special dog, in more ways than one. Firstly if you asked breeders they would have told me that she would not be an ideal dog, for she was deaf. For this trait I miss her most. She was always there when I needed her most. She was actually my only real friend. Belle I have never needed you more than I need you now. I miss you a lot, and I still love you.

Kyla Vanderwolf

My Belle girl was taken from us so suddenly that we can't believe your actually gone. I keep waiting to here you 'knock' at the back door to let you in from the yard. You the best dog in the world and were and still are a part of our family. My love for you goes beyond what any words can express, and there's a void in my heart that nothing can fill. I know you hate it when I 'm sad or depressed so I'm trying my hardest to be brave and strong. I don't know how I'm going to come home at night without you there to greet me...the hose is just so empty. I'm going to miss your barks and howls, and how you would curl up by my feet when I watched TV or was at the computer. You had such a calming effect in a crazy and hectic world. You would always put my mind at rest just by looking up at me with those sweet, loving brown eyes. I will never forget you or stop loving you. You are forever in my heart. I hope that you are now at peace and happy, and will never again suffer. I love you Belle.

A former Police K-9, he was a loving dog with endless energy. We will miss him greatly, as he was much more then a dog, he was our dear friend. We love you Bello, and will miss you very much until we are together again.

Jill and Dan B

To our little boy "Belmont" ( "The Bugster" ). We will never forget you. You will live on in our hearts forever until we meet again. We shall never again hear your bark warning us of trouble or visitors. You will never have to run away and hide when "bath time" comes around. Our bed will always feel empty without you beside it asleep, or on the pillows behind our heads. Summer time will be different without your trips to the beach so you could have a swim, something that you loved to do. When ever we said the phrase "well what little puppy wants to go for a walk" your eyes would light up and your ears would come to attention. From that time we would have a little shadow following us everywhere until we went on the walk. Sleep peacefully "little boy". We will never forget you.

Lots of love
Mum & Dad.
xxxxxxxxx

Dearest Beluga,  
I can only thank you for the journey we had. Such a noble and loyal fellow. Through all the hectic travels, your love and devotion never waned. Always there. Happy in the cities and tight quarters. Happy in the country and wide open spaces. A traveler you were. You always will be cherished and your loving nature appreciated. My thoughts will forever be with you. So many happy memories. Now that Alois has joined you, please take care of each other and rest peacefully. I will always remember until we meet again. I miss you and love you.

Larry Edwards

My special guy, full of spirit and love for his "people". We rescued him at the age of 6 months and he saved our lives. He brought us an many of our friends young and old such pleasure, a smile to our faces. He was a jumper, a Frisbee dog, and a retriever of balls, sticks, and rocks. He was always the life of the party. In his years with us, at times, his wondering spirit found the way out of the yard to investigate the neighbors, but always knew the way home. He would always come back with the proudest grin on his face. You just couldn't help but love him. Ben has had many friends in his life I know he's playing with now, Indy, Sneaker, Smiley, Cassie, and his live-in buddy Dallas.  
We love you so much, Ben, and look forward to being with you again.

Diana

My Love for you Ben will never end. I am only putting in time here until we can meet at the Rainbow Bridge together.

I want you to be happy and know that I love you. The world is empty without you in it.

We are only parted physically and temporarily. I will see you again one day soon. Until then.. you are always in my thoughts & my heart.

Love your mom, Jayne

You brought unconditional love, joy and laughter to our lives. We miss you so very, very much.

Judy and Russ Sabanek

Beng Beng, or Leap Leap in Chinese, was the sweetest little doll. White with tabby patches, a shy meow, a playful spirit. She got her name because she used to jump straight up in the air. It was a sight to see. All who knew her will miss her dearly.

You will always have a place in our hearts.  
We miss you deeply, you were the best dog & friend anyone could have.  
Someday we will all reunite once again.  
Hugs & Kisses

Mom & Dad

Benja was a very special rabbit. Although I only had him for three short months, he gave enough love for a life time. I'll always remember how he'd lay nose-to-nose with me, begging for attention as we watched tv. Even on his last evening, his thoughts were of love for me, as he would lick my hands. There was never any doubt about what a happy rabbit he was during those three months. I miss him terribly.

Camille Lufkin

Ben, taking you to the vets last Monday was the most difficult thing I have ever had to do.  
I miss you so much son, you were the best little guy in the world. You two sisters are missing you a lot, they wouldn't eat their food for the first three days.  
You will always hold a special place in my heart Ben. Mummy misses you and loves you.  
Traci send her love she misses you,

Rest in peace my angel.

Love mom

I would just like to give thanks to Ben the coolest hamster that has ever lived. He was brought to me in the pet shop that I worked, by a woman who did not deserve his love. He had an eye missing and was not being taken care of. He stayed in the pet shop up for adoption for weeks. (no-one wanted a one-eyed old hamster) I picked him up one day at work and he snuggled into my arm. I quickly bonded with him and took him home.  
This little guy melted my heart and the rest of my family's. He slept with me and sat on my shoulder. He went where I went. He was so playful and intelligent. When I got home at night he would see me and get on his hind legs wanting to be picked up. He was with me through everything and he was and still is the cutest greatest furry friend, I will ever have.  
I miss him so much. He was with me for such little time, I wish he could be with me a little more. I miss everything he does, even the wheel at 3 AM. One day we'll be together again.  
I love you Ben and I will never forget you.

Derek

Benjamin was a gentle and kind bunny friend!

Marna Bastian

In memory of my beloved little guy who passed away on the 28th June. This was the worst day of my life, I miss you my sweet boy and I will never forget you. You are at peace now baby.

Love Mom

Benji was a pound puppy, very quiet but always there to listen. Never any trouble. He died of cancer at age 11. We love him very much and miss him still.

Jan Bangert

Benji, you died while your mom was away. I miss you so much already. It was hard to come home and not see you in your cage. Your brother, Taz, misses you so much too. He walks around so lost. I bought you when my own mom died to help me get over her. You helped so much. You brought so much joy to me in your short life of 1 1/2 years. Your were such an intelligent, gentle, loving ferret.. Your endless energy, chasing me and your dad, climbing in your little tube, making little beds in the turkey pan in the cabinet, the way you would sneak your food downstairs and fill the hat with it. The whole house is filled of reminders of you. There is not a day that goes by that you are not missed. You were and still are so loved. I miss you so much and so does your dad.....We love you Benji-man, Kim and Chuck, your loving parents.!!!!!

Benji brought so much love and enjoyment into our lives during his short life. He was clever (he figured out how to get on top of the bathroom counter by climbing through the cabinet into the top drawer and pushing the drawer out), affectionate (he would fall asleep on my chest), and playful (chasing us and running in and out of his favorite tube). Benji, we'll miss you so very much. Although you've left a gaping hole in our hearts you've left us with the fondest of memories to cherish. We'll always love our little boy - our little Benji Man.

Chuck And Kim

Dearest Benji: It is one year ago today that we made the very tough decision to put you to sleep in order to ease your pain and discomfort. We missed you a lot that first month and cried ourselves to sleep because we missed the comfort of your warm snugglie body and your loving kisses.

We felt bad that we didn't have a special burial ceremony for you, but found it so hard to take you to the vet, we just couldn't face any further proceedings after that tough afternoon.

Although we soon filled the loss of your passing with a new feisty puppy we named Buddy, we forget and call him your name often. I have shared your old collar and some of your sweaters with him, in hopes that you will have a good influence on him and that somehow he will grow up to be as loving and devoted to us as you were.

We wanted to write you another tribute this year and let you know that we'll never forget you...that we think of you often...that we remember all the wonderful day to day times we had together...and look forward to seeing you in our dreams.

Until next year, stay happy and watch over US!  
Your adoring parents, Kathy, Rich & your new brother, Buddy

Benjie was the sweetest, kindest little dog I could have in the entire world. He died today. I miss him so much, and I wish he could still be with me today. He died of old age; heart failure. He was a good dog. He was more than I could ever ask for. I love him with all my heart; maybe even more. He died asleep in my room while I was at school. Even though I am only 13 years old, I know that the loss of my dearest Benjie is the most painful thing that has happened to me in my life. I love him.
May God bless him.

Janelle

Ben was a wonderful little dog, he will be greatly missed by every one and we hope that his heart is much better now.

Kellie Lay

In memory of our friend, Bennie who came into our lives a year before we were married and who now plays @ the rainbow bridge.
We miss you sooooo much Ben!!!!!

Greg & Donna Jones

A big generous and heroic feline, one of a kind.

Gus & Janet Stone

Sometime during the night, my beautiful Benjamin Bird flew away to the Rainbow Bridge. He was the best daddy finch I have ever seen, gentle, sweet-natured, and good-humored. He was cute as a button, with a lopsided brown and white crest that I always joked looked like Keanu Reeves on a "bad hair day", and had a happy little call I loved to listen to.

Benny, I'm so sad that you left me and the rest of your finch friends. I didn't even know you were ill, you left so suddenly, but at least it looks like your leaving was peaceful, from the quiet look on your face when I found you in the nest. Your chick Jodie just fledged, and your mate Ginger just laid an egg. I pray that she will raise the last of your babies so I'll always have more memories of you. You were my Christmas present to myself last year, when things were going bad for me, and you'll always be special. With love from your grieving "Mommy Bird",

Robin

There is not a day that goes by, old man, that you are not greatly missed. You were a wonderful and loyal best friend. You will remain in my heart always.

Terry Flannagan Byrne

Let me tell you about Benny...he was my clown. Always doing something purposely to make you laugh. He would bark through a toy in his mouth..sort of came out like a muffled "barf". And would carry his food dish around everywhere. Chewing on it and playing with it. I miss him terribly. He was a special loving dog.

Barbara Sisneros

My Big Ben - gone but never forgotten, you will always be my baby.

Diane

Benny you were my best mate, you have been with me through everything, we shared the good times and also the bad, when I thought that my life was so completely destroyed you came along and made it bright again.  
I still remember the first time I laid eyes on you, you were this round ball of a puppy that had the brownest eyes and the biggest, warmest smile, we were meant to be together you and I, and from that day we were. The family holidays, the houses we lived in the roads we traveled. You were there when I had my children and there when I got married, you were a misfit to some but a sweetheart to others, you could always win people over with your charm if they got close enough. I love you so very much and I will never in my life time forget you, Benny you were my best friend when I thought I was lost and I will always remember you in my heart and in my special memories.  
I can't explain the loss that I feel now that you are gone, it is to so painful and so heart wrenching that I don't think I will ever get over it.
You may have been getting cranky and grey but in my eyes you are the most beautiful dog in the world, I love you and I will miss you and every time I hear our song I will stop and think of you with most happiest of memories that a person could ever think, please forgive me and never forget me because I will never forget you, it is still to hard to believe that you are gone, maybe one day I will come to terms with it.  
So my Benny the wonder dog be happy and at peace were you are and one day we will met again and I will have with me one of those silly tennis balls that you loved to chase, I LOVE YOU BENNY BOY goodbye

Amy

The best little dog in the world, the only light that brought laughter back to our lives after Josh died... a valiant warrior..always remembered and loved...

Pat

We loved our dog. He was excellent with kids and never bit or growled at them. He was the best dog ever!!!! We really miss him!!!!!!!!!!!

Elizabeth Galagher

I'm sorry that I couldn't say goodbye and to thank you for being with me. (husband took Benny to the vet, had him put to sleep when I was out of town) You will always be with me. I love you Benny. Love, Mom P.S. Jackie, Nicholas, Augustus, Noe'l and Aunt Ann miss you.

Benny, mommy loves you so much and so does Boots and Timmy and the dogs.  
Mommy can't wait to see you at the Rainbow Bridge, Benny.

Take care of all the new kitties arriving at the bridge, I know they'll all love you.

Kisses and hugs.....

Mommy and the boys
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

To our Little Benny (our Toy Fox Terrier),

You were so young  
when we bought you home  
from the pet store.

We gave you love  
and you gave love back.

You were so sick one day  
we took you to the hospital

You suffered so much  
We prayed for you.

There was no hope.  
That virus got to you!

We had you put to sleep  
and now you are in that beautiful place -  
Rainbow Bridge!

We love you Benny our little puppy!

May you grow up and love a life in the Rainbow Bridge without suffering anymore.  
We will see you again!

Jim and Charlene  
Sheba & Snoopea

Hi Benny...mommy and Timmy and Boots and the dogs miss you so much sweetheart.

Thank YOU..

Michele

Our dear little Benson was not just a dog, he was like a little person. He brought joy to everyone who knew him, whether big or small. Benson was the light of our lives and we are saddened by his sudden death. He was a tiny little guy but big on personality! We will all miss you Benny - life will never be the same!!

P.S. Your stocking was all ready with treats - we will be taking it to the humane society in your name. Love mum, dad, Brett, Erin and Grandpa

Jane

In memory of the best friend I have ever had.
He knew when I was down, and brought me up.
He knew when I was sick, and made me feel well.
He taught our family more about love and understanding than any human being could ever imagine.

Until we meet again, old friend, until we meet again.

Your loving family.

Roger and Kim Pattee

Please pray for out beloved friend, Bentley. He passed away on Christmas Day, 1998. Bentley slipped on the ice outside his stable and broke his leg. He had to be sent to the Rainbow Bridge where he waits for his loving family. Rest in peace our dear friend. Bentley lived in South Jersey with his family.

Diamond Girl

We are still asking why our beautiful baby boy had to get cancer and die. Life seems so unfair with these things. We are thankful for the time we had with you though we feel very cheated that we had to say good bye to you earlier than we were prepared to do. Life is very fleeting.

You brought us so much joy. You were a faithful companion, proud, dignified, smart, and humanlike. The protector who loved us so unconditionally. Sometimes when the house is quiet in the early hours of the morning, I can see you sleeping in your favorite spot. It was only fitting that you should take your last breath in that very spot.

Rest in peace baby boy. No more sickness, treatments, no more pain. There are no words that can describe how empty we feel. Until we all meet again Dukie Dog, we will remember you fondly and lovingly as our sweet faced black beauty with the spirit of the eternal puppy with that bald puppy belly that we use to rub 100 times a day. Thank you for coming into our lives and being our special boy.

We love and miss you
June and Ali

To all our family and friends that entered Sir Bentley's life, please know that his love for your kindness will always be remembered. A special thanks from mommies; Linda F. Wallace and Nereida "Sammi" Martinez. Your prayers as we pass through this bereavement period are appreciated.
See you in heaven one day Little Man....We'll miss you..

Mommie L. and Mommie S.

A finer companion I have never met, a more loving friend I've never known. For 14 yrs, through huge life changes Berkeley has patiently known when and where to be. My life is darkened in his absence. Take care on the travel to the bridge, I love you! And, I miss you!

Sarah

We will always love you Bernie!!

Nanell Chapman

Bernie was and will always be my beloved friend and cherished in my heart. He was the very bestest and my sonshine. He now can run free.

Diane

Bernoulli I was a sweetie pie. We will not forget her.

Arvay Henson

Poor baby Bert. Such a loving dog. He had epilepsy. We took him to numerous vets, the University of Georgia and even acupuncture. We will miss him forever.

David

Today we said good-bye to Bert. He was so much more than a pet or a cat; her was our SON. He was diagnosed with Feline Leukemia in January which he fought like a trooper for 5 months. He was 13 and a very special member of our family.

Two wonderful technicians from our vet's office were kind enough to come to our home, rather than us go to them. We held him in our arms, wrapped in his favorite blanket, while in his favorite room of the house. It was a "private farewell" and it meant so much to us to be able to the hardest thing we've ever done in our lives at home. It was peaceful and he passed while in the arms of his loved ones. We held him, kissed him, and told him that we loved him right up until his last breath. We were with him till the end and are thankful for this opportunity to say farewell.

We will miss the head butts, the way Bert would walk in and out of our legs and "rub", the way he always motored (purred) as he sat on our lap or lay between us on the "big beddy". He would always look right up at you, right in the eyes....it was his way of saying, "I love you". He gave us 13 years of unconditional love, affection, and joy and we are so thankful that he was and will always remain a part of our lives. We will miss him, but no one will ever replace him. He has a special place in our hearts that is all his own.

So sleep now Bertie, be with the angels, run and play and enjoy yourself. We know you are in a better place now although we wish you were still here with us, you will always be here and near "in spirit". Shortly after you left this world we were outside and saw rainbows as we moved the sprinklers on the lawn....thank you for the sign. We know it was your way of telling us that you're up "there" Big Boy. Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our lives. We shall never forget you and you will never be "replaced". It is an impossible feat. You were one of a kind Big Boy!

Wait for us Berty.....we'll meet you at the Rainbow Bridge....and we shall walk over it together......

We love and miss you so very much,

Daddy, Squeezie & Merry

My baby Butt, you gave us 7 wonderful years and for that I am thankful to God. You have taken a big piece of my heart with you little one.  
Your niece Sadie Rose went to the Bridge Friday so I am sure she had gathered all the kids up for your arrival yesterday!  
I'm counting on you being a good girl and PLEASE no fighting.  
Give Bart, Mia, Betsy, Bub, Jakie, Murf and Miss Sadie Rose a big wet kiss for me.  
Until we met to cross the Bridge together you will live on in my heart Butt.  
Love you, Mama

To the most gentle, loving and trusting little guy that brought so much joy......

Avis L Murphy

You are my very special pet because you always make me happy every time that I played with you. you were very smart and lovable, you will always be remembered as being a part of our family and mummy's favourite pet. We love you very much and we'll always miss you, may you rest in peace.

Gemma

You were such a kind sweet friend to Pepper and he misses you deeply. I miss you too and think of you often. I'm so happy that you had those last few months to romp around the grass and sit in the shade of the trees. You will forever be etched in my memory and that helps to comfort my soul.

Pepper & Soid

God bless you Betsy. I miss you more that you can imagine.

Angela

Betsy our little princess! My heart still aches everyday for you.  
Your Aunt Mia came to the bridge last week, please be kind to her and show her around!  
I bet you never thought you would have to put up with your Aunt Mia and two boys(Jakie & Bartman) so soon.
I tried to keep them here as long as I could Betsy but they said it was time for them to go!  
So my darling, I leave you in Gods hands till we meet again one day.  
Everytime I think of you my heart smiles.  
We love you and miss you with all our heart Betsy.

Mom, Dad, and all your brothers and sisters!

Betsy, as you know, MoMs and your Dad loved you more than life itself. You were the light/love of our live. Your buddy, Marshall, is missing you, too. YOU RULED!!! I know that you are happy and I see you running through the clouds, hair blowing back, and barking orders as you always did. I know you are up there with your BIG brother, Amos. I know it was hard for you to believe when you looked up that day on December 12th and saw Murphy bird come flying home to you. My heart is broken...I miss YOU SO MUCH....and know that we will see you again one day.....YOU will ALWAYS be in our HEARTS!

She was loved by us and her sister Jyme

Rick and Jean

On Tuesday, September 22, 1998, my precious Betty, friend, family and dear companion, suffered a massive, irreversible fatal brain hemorrhage. She was mercifully assisted in returning to her eternal home the next day. I deeply loved my sweet Betty and deeply grieve her loss. Betty found me and captured my heart in a greyhound adoption event. I have never owned (or been owned by) a dog, and was moved to come and see the greyhounds to see if I might want to chance the prospect. I was very hesitant about it until I met a dog whom I later named Betty. She was a beautiful, elegant red greyhound who was clearly distraught at the strangeness of her current circumstance and very agitated. I bent down and hugged her and comforted her - it was the very hug we continued to share until the end. I never regretted the move and I don't think she did. I was given the opportunity of participating in a wonderful relationship in which I totally spoiled her and she me with her abundant, unconditional love. Betty was a very complete soul who generously shared her goodness with everyone. In the end, she showed me mine. I shall keep in my heart forever the gift of her presence in my life.

Rest in peace my beautiful, sweet, "good girl." I love you.

Shifra Lawner

Beverly was a abused dog when I got her she was 2yrs old she was a boxer. It took almost 3 yrs to show her she would not be hurt here. She wanted to be in my lap all the time but she weighed 80lbs so I taught her to lay her head in my lap, so that I could pet her. When I had to put her in gods hands I was there with her head in my lap. When she let go of her functions my husband said get up but I would not let her go a lone. It has only been 4 days and she has never been sick in 8 yrs I was only gone for 2 hrs to find her very ill I do not know what happened I know she did not get into anything but someone was in my house and I think she was poisoned or like the vet said it could be a brain tumor. I didn't have the money to find out but oh god I wish I could. I still have my poodle and my cat they help but bonbonb my poodle runs around the house looking for Beverly. He has started to do his thing in the house but I do not want to discipline him because you never know I cry all the time I miss my girl dog I will never have another dog like her again. It is still so hard and if you listen to people they say well it was only a dog... No she was my best friend and I feel like I failed her she trusted me to take care of her and I wasn't there.. I had to work but I was only gone for 2 hrs bev I am so sorry it would have helped if we knew what happened mommy.......

Bianca was the protector of small children, puppies and kittens. She will be missed by everyone who knew her, especially during the rides in the car, the trips to the dog park, the quiet moments at home, and when the sirens would sound. We miss you so much already Bianca, and hope that you are healthy and whole again where you are now.

Michelle Wright

Bianca -
I loved you more than anything in the world. You were my little girl. When you suddenly got sick, I told you if anything happened to you that I would come with you...but you know I couldn't. It wasn't my time, but it was yours.  
So, until my time comes, please wait for me at the Rainbow Bridge and always remember how very much I love you and how very much I miss you! I have comfort in knowing that the next time I hold you, I'll never have to let you go and we'll be together for always.  
All my love! 'Mommy'

Fidget died with his best friends, Five dogs, in a house fire. He was the most vocal cat I ever knew and his Meows will be forever missed.

John Bielski

Truly this man's best friend.

John Bielski

Jazzy always knew how to make you smile!

John Bielski

A hero who saved my daughter's life.

John Bielski

The little Dingo Dog who became a lab!

John Bielski

Prancer died doing what she loved most, walking in the woods with her family. Her family perished last week in a house fire and I know she was there at the Bridge wagging her tail, calling her husband Jibbs, her son Jasper, her daughter Jazzy, her granddaughter Sweet Pea, her adopted grandson Jimmi, and her adopted feline companion Fidget. Woof woof old girl. Take care of all the family and keep an eye out for us!!!

John Bielski

My little bear gave the best hugs.

John Bielski

Biffy

Each Tuesday morning we'd take that car ride,  
You knew it was coming, and you'd sometimes hide.  
After a while we knew you could tell,  
It was your day for chemo, but you took it so well.

We'd pack up some roast beef, your towel, your chart,  
And off to the vet, for your chemo, we'd start.  
You never fought us, but we always knew,  
You were plotting your exit, oh how we watched you!

You learned it took only a minute or two,  
Then you ran into the carrier, when you were through.  
We'd set the carrier up high for you in the car,  
You liked having a view, that was better by far.

We were home safe and sound in an hour or so,  
Then you'd eat more roast beef, then in your box you'd go.  
We'll do this with Kelli on next Tuesday, too;  
But you won't be with us... oh how we'll miss you....

Diane

Big turtle:
The first time when I brought you home, you were soo small, you were looking at me with those two strange eyes as I was new to you. When the time passed by, you started to accept me, whenever I come to see you, you always be the first one to climb towards me to let me pat your head. Unfortunately, from the last few months b4 you say bye to me, I can see that there was something wrong with you. your eyes started closing down like a very tired turtle. I just couldn't help, and I feel that my best friend "is very sick", even I tried to help you a bit to open your eyes, but you still prefer to close your eyes. Well I think that can make you feel better, maybe you don't want to see me cry as you was very sick.. I really love you, I really do love you. I even cried for you sometimes. But the last thing that you told me ----"You did enjoy the time with me in your life time" You will always stay in my heart. And I just want to pat you for my last time b4 you go, but sorry, I didn't as I was away from home. I am sorry, BIG. I love you.

Love WIL

Born in Turkey, Big Boy died of Severe Hepatic Lipidosis. All the love and treatment by our vets & I couldn't keep him from passing over the Rainbow Bridge. He was lying in my arms as his beautiful green eyes closed for the last time.

Mary M.

Big Boy sent to the Bridge because of his pervious owner's neglect. He came to Doberman rescue to late to be adopted.
Godspeed Big Boy and rest well.

Sue and Dorothy

We miss you so! You were the best! You will be in our hearts forever!! We miss you, Dad, Mom and Annie

Biggie, aka Angel was the most special fur friend I've ever had the privilege to love... her absence hurts so much, but I am grateful for her love. Please say a special prayer for her, she was the very best. Thanks from the heart.

Lisa Seyler

Big Guy was a wonderful street cat who allowed us to take him during the later years of his life when he became ill. There was never a dull moment with Big Guy and he always brought joy and sunshine to our days. Big Guy was kind and gentle and only wanted to be outside. Now, he is finally where he always wanted to be. We miss him but we know that he is no longer sick and where he can always be happy outside.

With your unwavering love and devotion, your sense of fun, your unflagging energy and your great courage, you taught us that animals are not dumb creatures. You stood with Christopher when he was lost, and you were there waiting for "your boy" when he came home from school. You run now on four legs again, with all of your tennis balls in your mouth. Watch after those who came after you - Nike, Yellow and Droopy. And while you're waiting for your family to come, please don't "skit the kitties" on the other side of the bridge.

Pam Phillips

She was a beautiful, loving, comforting, faithful and wonderfully special kitty to her mom -- me. I loved her from the day I got her, 17 years ago -- and she loved me too, I think! She was there for me when I was sad, when I was happy, when I was alone and when I wasn't. She is tremendously missed and greatly loved by both me and my husband. There can and will never be another pet, for me, like my Bigs!

Anne-Marie Bachmeyer

I focus my thoughts on your fur soft and black, with love and gratitude for my best friend in flight, with wings of spirit, may my sweet friend depart, I love you, I miss you with all of my heart. Your sweet spirit will live with me forever.

Jill

My big baby boy. Thank you for bringing joy into my life, and all the adventures we had because of you. You are always my big baby boy.

Pamela Groth

Bill, you were my best friend through the toughest times of my life. You never cared how I looked or dressed; you loved me unconditionally. You read books with me, watched tv with me, even kept watch over me while I bathed and slept. I miss you, old friend.

A. Hennessee

It is April 1st. Today is the day the friendliest, most warm spirit I have ever known has passed away. My friend was a named Bill.  
The thing is, this dog didn't really belong to me. He belonged to my mother. He was the only pet she ever had that was hers. Bill was given to my mother secretly by my sister. She had written a letter that read " please feed me, and love me, and give me a home. I am in the bed of your new truck". My sister left the letter on the front door and rang the doorbell and ran away. We went to answer the door, and there was the note. We read it and ran to the truck. In the bed was this precious little puppy. We brought him inside. At this point my mother was a bit upset. We already had many dogs, and she figured we didn't need another one. She also didn't know my sister was behind it all. The pup wandered around and inevitably puddled on the floor. My mother told him very simply, "no" and promptly placed the pup outside to finish his business. Bill never had another accident inside. Never. My mother was impressed right away, and thus decided to keep the pup.  
From that point on, Bill was always the kindest, most gentle soul. All Bill ever really needed was love, attention, food, and most of all someone to throw a frisbee. Bill fetched probably a million frisbees through his years, and at times when there was not a frisbee present, he would often grab a stick, or even a log. Anything that looked like it could be fetched. My mother also took Bill on many car trips. Bill always loved this. He would sit high in the passenger seat, and look out the window at everything passing by.  
Throughout the years Bill was always the perfect pet. He never did anything wrong. Ever. Several weeks ago, we discovered Bill had a bad case of heartworms and needed treatment. So, the vet did his normal tests, and determined that Bill would be fine. So, the treatment was given, and Bill was to be kept still and quiet for about two weeks. The first few days, Bill was very quiet. Then Bill started running a fever and was more lethargic then before, and would not eat. So we went to the vet and were told he started getting a case of pneumonia and needed antibiotics, and a diuretic. I believe then, that we knew deep down we would loose him. But being selfish, we wanted to fight this, and the vet was sure he'd be okay. During the next several days, Bill would not eat. Not a bite. After about a week of force feeding him, and forcing pills down his throat, he still got worse, and developed a terrible case of diarrhea. We decided to let him stay outside yesterday, because we thought he'd be happiest outside where he stayed most of the time. I went outside to check on him and I couldn't find him. I finally did and decided to bring him inside. I had been ill myself with pneumonia, and had to walk quite a ways to find him. I put the leash on him and he started walking with me. He walked about 15 feet before he fell over. He was breathing very slowly, and his gums, and lips were completely white. I knew he was dying. I picked this 100 pound dog up and carried him as far as I could before, I couldn't go any further. I ran inside to call my mother, but just then she was coming in from work. I was crying so hard I could barely see. I told her Bill was dying. She came outside to see him and realized it was true. It was past time to put him down. She called the vet and told him what was happening, and to bring him in right away. My mother and I made a stretcher out of a blanket, and carried Bill to her truck. I kissed him and thanked him for his patience, gentleness, and companionship. I was sure this was the end., and it really should have been. My mother returned home after about an hour with Bill. The vet was still sure he could save him. Bill was walking around and wagging his tail. He still would not eat, though. Then he started vomiting. We were going to take him to the vet again. He was walking to my mom's truck when he collapsed again. I helped her pick him up and put him in the truck. I again thanked him and told him I loved him. I knew even more than before this was the end. A little while later my mother returned. She said the vet had given Bill an injection to keep him from vomiting, and an antibiotic injection as well. The vet was determined not to give up. She said that on the way home, Bill was sitting up in the seat, and was looking out the window as he always did. He looked over at her for a moment, and just as she drove in the driveway, Bill let out a deep sigh, and died.  
My mother and I dug a deep hole, and placed Bill in the hole. I had never seen one of our pets dead before. It was so hard to grasp that this motionless body was the same animal, that we loved so much. The same animal that gave us so much love, kindness, and happiness. Before we covered him up I brushed him and kissed him and said goodbye. We also placed his frisbee in his arms. Then we covered him up.  
I've been crying all day. The house, the yard all seem empty. I keep having these incredible feelings of guilt about forcing him to eat, forcing him to take pills, and about going to the backyard and most likely disturbing his moment of death. I'm sure that if I had never gone out to get him he would have died then. I feel bad for prolonging his pain. I suppose we were just sure we could save him. We now are wishing we had put him down much earlier, and that we had been consistent with his heartworm medication. Too many what ifs, and I should haves. It just tears our hearts out to think of these things. But mostly it tears our hearts out to be without this animal who gave us everything.  
I guess I have found some comfort in " The Rainbow Bridge". My family has lost many animals, but this one is affecting me the most. I truly hope to one day be with the people and animals that I have loved who have passed on. But, I just keep wondering, and being fearful that there is no heaven, and there is no place to reunite. But in my insecurity what is best for me and helps me deal with things like this is to believe. So, I will see you at the bridge, Bill.

Bill, Take care of Mom & Pop for me. Love you, Johnna

You were a very good dog!

Kathy Dulin

A year has passed since my beloved Billy has passed on. I still miss him terribly. He was my best friend. I wanted to pay tribute to him, for all of his loyalty, love, and friendship. Thank You, Billy, for 15 wonderful, loving years! I will love you forever, my sweet friend!  
Until we meet again,

Pam

He's with him best friend and partner "T-bone" now. I bet T-bone is already dragging him by his collar around in heaven.

Sandy Rodman

To my beloved little buddy, you are loved and missed. Thank you for sharing your life with us. We will meet again at The Bridge.

To our dearest Binds, the best and most faithful dog we've ever known.
Rest in peace and all our love sweetheart. We will all have a very special place for you in our hearts all our lives.
Goodbye for now.

Michael, Bronwyn, Emma, Rachel

Dearest Bingo,  
You loved to run in our field and chase rabbits and mice. You were very jealous of other animals we would pet, but we only loved you.
Everyday, we think of you and miss you, and wonder where you are. We hope to see you again in heaven, and know that you are now out of your misery.  
God was good to take you before you got too bad, and we were blessed to have you for so very long. He brought us together, and someday we will be together again.  
You died in my arms and I will never forget the relief on your precious face...I held you and kissed you goodbye for now, but someday we will share heaven together with you and our family.  
Goodbye GallieGirl, for now....sweet dreams and know that we will always love you, never to forget our BabyGirl, Bingo Gal.

Love, Mommy, Daddy, P.J., and Doug MaMa and PaPa Blue too  
XO XO XO XO XO XO

Anderson *Bingoboy* your sister is there with you already in Rainbow Bridge, look out for each other, we will see each other someday.

Daddy

My horse, Ginger, was really sick. One morning we went outside to check on her and we realized we needed to put her down. My mother called the vet and he checked her. He found out that Ginger was 5 months pregnant with a baby foal. But the baby was dead. The vet got the foal out of Ginger and my grandma and I named it Binkie. Even though he was not born, I can imagine what he would have looked like. And I wish Binkie had been born.

Hope you are at peace.. I miss you

Karen Kastler

We found you four short years ago. You were so ill, but we managed to nurse you back to health. Even though you were already very old when we found you, you lived another four good years. We will forever miss your cold nose, they way you demanded your evening walks and even the vague stinky smell you always had that we could never quite get rid of. The love you always lavished on us was unconditional. We still expect those sad eyes and long floppy ears to come around the corner, life will not be the same without you. We will hold the memory of our Basset baby in our hearts forever. Rest in peace sweet angel.

Mary and Tony Mercado

Bishop was a very special cat, he learned all kinds of tricks and stole my heart for 19 and 1/2 years. He passed on to the rainbow bridge Saturday June 26, 1999 and suffers no more. Bishop - I looked forward to seeing you happy and young and free of pain when next we meet. Linda

Linda Manzer

We miss you so much my baby boy, time is beginning to heal our hearts, but never will we forget our "Hammerhead". We miss you always, your paw prints are still so deep in our hearts.

We love you baby boy,

Mommy and Daddy

Blue - I have not forgotten you. Who could forget the biggest clown dog ever. Before long I can join you at the bridge and you can play all your tricks on me just like you used to. Til then I know you are running through the fields like you never could here, chasing butterflies and sniffing flowers. I love you.        Mom

I miss my little Bitsy girl. She was one special little girl. Everytime she saw a bird in the backyard, she had to go out to protect her space. Whenever she heard the ice cube machine going from the freezer door, there she was! Looking for a chip! She wouldn't miss a baseball game! Hated the vacuum cleaner! Loved answering the door bell! Didn't dare bring out a suitcase until we were ready to load. She wouldn't let you out the door without her! She was very protective to her momma. A great dane would get too close and this little 3 lb. girl would snap! I miss you, baby, and wish I could have done more. You are in my prayers and my dreams.

Jackie

Bitsy, I thank you for sharing your life with us. You made us laugh, smile and you left each one of us very special memories.  
We were so unprepared for your sudden death. We all have such an empty feeling in our hearts. Please greet us someday when we all will be a compete family again. We will always keep you memory alive. You were our best friend. Our little baby gurly Bitsalina. I know you are watching over us. We love you forever, Your Mommy, Dawee Desiree & Todd, Frankie & Kristin a C-C, Ma & the rest of the family. 
Please watch over Kissy.  
Your broken hearted family

Bitsy was as devoted and loving as any friend can be. She was dying from lymphoma (a terminal cancer) and after months of treatment, she could suffer no more. She left for the rainbow bridge on Friday, March 12. There she was met by her little terrier sister Taffy who suffered kidney failure on Sunday, January 24. They had lived together for 13 years and now they will be together forever. We miss them.

Diane Whitney

For Bitsy, who brought something special to our family's hearts and who will never be forgotten. We will see you in Heaven, Bitsy. Thank you for being a part of our lives. We love you.

Bitty Girl was a beautiful black and white kitty who was rescued after someone shot her in the leg.
Because of this, she was scared of people and had only this year allowed me to pet her.

Barbara McDonald

BJ was the family pet. He was a cat and always put a smile on my face. I remember a time when he was on the window sill and I was looking out the window. He took his tail and swooshed it across my face. It made me laugh. And I wish that he could be here to do that again. My whole family loves him.

The best friend that I've ever had
Has left me now and I'm so sad
I wasn't ready to let him go
My sunbeam BJ, I loved him so.

Jackie Wallace

I learned of this place from my Mom whose love of her life left her on Saturday, I want to share a candle for BJ who grew up with Buddy and they played and loved each other as well as us. I know they play together again at the Rainbow Bridge waiting for us. I miss them both terribly, but know they have each other again.

Teresa Loveless

Beek, for 18 years we shared our lives, and your passing has left a cat-shaped hole in my heart.
I'm sorry if I waited overlong to ease your transition; I just found it so hard to part with you.
I know that you are at peace now, and that in time the pain of our parting will be eased with good sweet memories.
Thank you for your love.

Meg

You'll always be our special boy.

Stan & Kim Knowlton

Black Cat was my husband's buddy at his nursery. She rode with him inside his truck, on his lap, and on his tractor. No matter where she was, if she heard him start up the tractor, she would come running to get onto his lap. She knew no strangers. She was a big black ball of fluff, and we grieve for her. She was killed in a freak accident by my husband's truck. We loved her so much and the guilt is overwhelming.

Rodger and Carol Bilbrey

Hi my love, Kitten is coming soon, please watch over her. Love, Mom

Blackie was such a sweet cat. So playful and loving.  
We miss you so.

Denise & Lonny

You came into our lives as a little surprise. You left us with so many good memories. I miss you each day more and more. Rest peacefully my sweet dog. I wish I could have done more to ease your pain. I did my best. You will always be in my heart. I miss the thomb of your tail when I come home.

Iris McCabe

Blackie was a wonderful friend of mine from August 1986 until the day I had to have him euthanized. Not once did he let me down. I hope that I did not let him down.

Blackie protected my home and my children and ran with me each morning until his arthritis would allow it no longer. His arthritis and his going blind and deaf made his life terrible and he was in pain daily. There was love in his eyes and he always wagged his tail when we touched him. His last day on earth was a special one and we all participated. His family and his brother (Max 13.5 yrs) hope to meet him at the rainbow bridge.

We love you Blackie.

David, Tracy, Matthew, & R.C. & Max Raymond

Tribute to my Boo-kitty, my buddy, my bed warmer, my jump-up into my arms baby, my friend. Blackie developed diabetes in July, and either we were using the wrong approach-despite my vets' best efforts-or it was an older problem than we thought. He declined slowly until last week, fighting all the way, but he was fading so very fast. He was simply existing by yesterday. I took him back to my vet, and we decided to help him find Rainbow Ridge. I held him in my arms and loved him 'til the end, as he did me. He had gone from a glossy black tabby- weighing about 13 pounds, to a skeletal shadow; from a purr- ball to a pitiful mewing mass of misery, and I could not hold him here any longer in his suffering, for fear of the pain of my loss. Bye, my buddy.  
He was one of a litter of four tomcats whose mother died when they were about 2 weeks old. They were bottle-fed, and all lived. He was always my "pick of the litter", and I will miss hem terribly.

Melba

To Monina (Blackie's Mommy), Richie, Carlitos, Dad Richard and Mom Puny.  
Our sadness for your loss of your fury little brother.  
We know you'll miss and many tearful times ahead.  
Our love to all of you.  
He is now in Pet Heaven with our Morke, and Mona Cat, and Chui (Tanya's dog.)  
With Love

Aunt Mona & Uncle Ivan

"To a black cat with a great face and a strong heart, our shelter buddy. Safe journey."

From Lisa, Jennifer, Karen and Stephanie

God Bless Blackie, she was the best hound a human could ask for.

Theresa Toback

Blackie was apparently abandoned many years ago. I did not know his age. he was quite old when he passed away on 7/16/99. He was a handsome black male long haired cat who was cared for by me, Jamie Fox, my husband Greg, and our neighbor, Steve Courmouza. He probably had others that fed him, but Steve and I were Blackie's main caretakers, especially Steve, who had a pet door installed for Blackie to come and go. Blackie had a hard life. He was neutered, but endured many cat fights and the bite wounds that come with fighting. The vet said at one time the x-ray showed Blackie had fractured his back! He lived quite a bit of his life outdoors. He loved to be petted and had a hearty purr. Blackie would travel quite a distance between my house and Steve's house. At least it was a long distance for a cat and especially a long way to travel for a geriatric cat, which Blackie was in the end. I was always afraid of finding his body on the street. I feared he would succumb to one of the cats greatest enemies, the car. I am an advocate of cats being strictly indoors. I could not keep him inside as my other cats and Blackie were enemies. I did keep him in once for 2 weeks while I nursed him after a fight in which he almost lost an ear. Steve, is one of those people who does not believe in routine veterinarian visits, does not vaccinate, and would never restrict the freedom of a cat by making it stay indoors. He said he doesn't like cats, except that is, for Blackie. Steve now claims he learned alot from caring for Blackie. I could never believe how Blackie never got hit by a car. he wondered between Steve's house and mine on a daily basis, often in the darkness of night where his jet black coat would not be visible to motorists. Blackie eluded the cars (and the coyotes!), but finally met his maker because of two contagious, fatal diseases; F. I. P. (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) and F. I. V. (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus/ feline AIDS). I noticed a week before his death that his abdomen was seriously distended(enlarged). I told Steve that we must get Blackie to the vet! Then Blackie disappeared for 5 days (he never just disappeared before) and we assumed he had just died or been killed by a coyote, as we had both spotted a large one nearby Steve's home. I had given up hope on his ever returning. Lo and behold Blackie came back to Steve's place! However, 2 days later Steve took him to the vet and the news was grim. Blackie was suffering in pain and Steve was there when the vet started the intravenous and administered the fatal solution that would free Blackie from the pain and suffering. After saying goodbye to MANY cats in my lifetime, you just know when it's time to say goodbye. I look at euthanasia as a merciful act. Animals are lucky that their human companions can do this for them. I will miss my dear friend Blackie who has joined my other cats in kitty heaven and crossed the rainbow bridge where we shall all joyously reunite one day. I will forever miss Blackie's plaintive long meows for food or petting. I'll miss the way that when I would call him he would do that cute little tip-toed fast walk toward me with his fluffy black tail swaying like a plume in the air. Blackie would come when I called even when he was way down the block. He sure knew his name! I am afraid that since Blackie had been in my home, in contact with my 3 cats, he may have possibly spread these diseases that took his life. I did love Blackie. Steve loved him too. Steve is a senior gentleman and Blackie was his only real close friend in the world. My heart goes out to Steve who is now all alone. Steve was there with Blackie when he feel into his final sleep and Steve blessed him with the cross. My husband Greg is to be commended for his feeding Blackie so often even when he was in a hurry on his way somewhere he stopped everything to feed our furry black friend. Steve called Blackie a 'familiar' as he came into Steve's life as his mother was dying in his home. Blackie jumped up to be near Steve's mother in her final hours. Cats are beloved creatures that should be revered and cherished. Cats are my life! Goodbye dear Blackie, may you know you will be missed. Steven says you are not gone, that you are still here, that your soul has entered him. You will live on in our hearts and minds for all eternity. Thank you to all who have read this.

Jamie & Greg Fox & Stephen Courmouza

In memory of Blackie.
You were Mommy's "baby boy".
You are so missed so much.
Every hurricane season comes I think of you.
And what happened to you.
So now you are in heaven with GOD.
Some day we will meet again.
When you look down every day at me just remember I LOVE YOU and I ALWAYS WILL.

Diane

To my beloved cat, Blackie. I miss you so much, Sweetheart. I can't believe you're gone. You were with me only a year and a half -- this wonderful bright, shining light in my life. I'll always treasure each and every memory of you. You were an old "man" when I found you, and I kiddingly called you "Grandpa". I loved how you had no qualms about complaining if you didn't get your way. I loved your boldness and for always making me smile. I miss holding you in my lap, where you would have been 24 hours a day if it were possible. The other kitties are helping me with your loss, but you've left a terrible void. I will never forget you. You enriched my life with that sweet essence that was you, and you'll be in my heart forever. I love you, baby boy.

Mommy

Blackie, we all love you very much. Your sudden departure has overwhelmed us with grief and sadness. We miss you deeply. May God bless you and rest in peace.

Pamela Chan

I miss you

Jane

A big part of us has left. My husband's best friend and pet. I was the dog's pet - he had me wrapped around his paw. We miss seeing, touching, and calling him. The way he'd watch for us, eat with us, run, jump and swim. A twelve year habit of companionship has ended. He taught us alot about unconditional love. God Bless you Blacky and keep you until we meet again my big warm friend!

Sue Lindblom

Blacky our darli'n you were a hells angel demon to some, angel to others. You passed away almost a year ago and are missed forever. She passed away after a corageous battle with lymphosarcoma at home of complications due to her cancer. We are fortunate that we have your Daughter Nugget and Your Best friend Bull still with us to keep your spirit alive and burning brightly. Your spirit will live on in us forever. Until we see each other again your memorie will never fade.

All our love forever our Baby Love Mummy Daddy Nugget and Bull.

Loved by some respected by all a legend never fades  
Burn on brightly baby see you in spirit xxxxxxxxxxxx

From Wayne & Joanne Port Lincoln South Australia.  
Special thanks To Dr John Granger and staff Port Lincoln Veterinary Centre for giving our darling Blacky a few extra months with us of quality time. We all tried our best to preserve Blackys life and thoes last few months we had with her are irreplacable r.i.p. darli'n

P.S don't give the other cats and dogs in spirit to much grief Blaxie girl********!!!!!

Blacky Mortonaga at 17 pounds was recognized as perhaps the greatest sumo wrestler ever to enter world class competition. He dominated the San Diego world championships in 1995, but was forced to retire from competition in 1996 after contracting diabetes. The world of sumo mourns his passing.

Tom Morton

In Memory of my special girl who will be missed terribly.

Deb and Jerry Harley

To one of the sassiest cats around. We'll miss you!!

Emily, Lezle, and Todd Williams

As proud as can be until the end, you asked to be sent above to be proud again.
We will never forget you.

Blakie was lost to a heart attack, which was caused by old age. We're not sure how old he was because he had many homes before our family was blessed with him.  
He had the sweetest face and the most loving eyes! He was a Daddy's boy, but he loved everyone. He never asked for anything except to be cuddled and loved.  
Blakie you brought so much happiness into our lives and for that we want to thank you.  
Our hearts feel nothing but emptiness and the tears we shed are endless, but we know that one day we'll meet again and until then you will forever stay close to our hearts.  
Blakie we love and miss you so very much!

Steve and Linda

B beautiful
L loving
A amazing
Z zipping around the floor
E extrordinary

    My special little hamster you will always be remembered

Jesse

My dearest little squashee.  
Words will never say how much your dad and I love you, with all our heart and all our souls.  
You brought so much to our lives, and gave us so much joy and love. You will live inside us always, beating with our hearts, and when we cross over life I know that you will be waiting for us with Zakk.  
B I know you are with me now, I can feel you around me, I know it was you who touched my face the other night....thank you.

Thank you for being part of our life and sharing yourself completely. you will never ever be forgotten or leave our heart.  
You are so so so missed sweet B.  
- your kisses, your smile, your boisterous character, and your everlasting affection and love.  
You will always be my little bubby, my sweet sweet baby. I love you with my entire being and miss you with all of it as well.  
My soul and heart are screaming in agony without you here.  
Squashee you will always have my heart, my soul and me.  
Mr B, take care of Zakkey.  
All my love and kisses and hugs, your mum, katt.

Tribute to my 2 saints, Blazer and Shanessa, husband and wife, who have been with me since 8 weeks old and 14 weeks old. I will miss them dearly and hope they are still watching through heaven's window.

Tricia Zeyer

Blinky brought love and joy to my life for almost 18 years. Holding her as they put her down nearly broke my heart. A few days of crying until I can see my way clear to all the good times and happy memories is all I can do for her now. That, and love her always.

Christine

9/7/99
A Tribute to Blondie

Blondie. My babygirl sweetlove for the last six years.
How will I go on, not knowing when I can kiss & hug you again? You tell me.
Not feeling your sweet nose on my arm, asking for love and attention in your own way, when you want it.
I never said no. I couldn't. And didn't at 4:30am the day you were to take control of your situation.
My only wish is that you did not suffer in the end. The vets told us you couldn't relax with us present, I admit at first those words hurt. Deeply. Now I thing I understand. I just wish we could've stopped what was happening to you. We tried but couldn't. We lost control to you. Just as our relationship has always been.
Blondie. We miss your voice, so does Butch, as does everyone who ever encountered you.
You were always the life of the party, never letting anyone get in your way and ruining the occasion. This was our life. Daddy, Butch and I will never forget the spirit you had.
You are a strong personality that I admire. So many times you allowed me to just kiss, hug, and cry over my own inadequacies. You gave me strength to go forward,
Now forward means being able to accept a new baby into my heart. Can I? Yes, as long as you always know you have a place so special already.
Blondie, you taught me how to live, love and be strong. I must be able to take the next step in order to prove to you I learned.
Please know you will never, ever be forgotten, only loved forever.
One day we will meet again on the Rainbow Bridge. You have made the apprehension of my death easier knowing that you will be there. Not only for me but also for Daddy and Butch.
I love you my baby sweetlove.
Always will. Never doubt me.
Unconditional love was you. That's how I learned the meaning.
My arms and kisses will always be upon you. As I hope yours will be on me.
Two weeks ago today, we lost you physically not emotionally. Please always be there for me, as I will be for you.
That is a promise I made to you at eight weeks of age. And the promise I make to you today.
I love you Blondie, only you know how much. Be good with the other kids, and never forget we will be together again. One day.
Our love forever and eternity,
Mommy, Daddy & Butch
(PS.. I promise to smile again, with your help.)

A tribute is owed to every single pet who has ever lived and touched the hearts of those who loved and cared for them.

Thank you for bringing us a love and understanding that no human being could ever give.

Kristy

To my very special little girl "Blue", you will be in all our hearts forever, especially Gage's, you were his best friend from the day he was born till the day you were taken from us. Greta (family dog) will miss playing tag with you, you two were so close, you always put her in her place when she went a little too far, of course she was so much bigger than you, but you let her know who was the boss. You are up in heaven now with "Whiskey", who will watch over you and take care of you from now on. She was your adoptive mom for your first 3 years and taught you everything a cat should know. Bob will miss you as well, he always had a special place in his heart for you, always giving you your treats and slipping you the catnip. As for me, I can't put into words the tremendous loss and heartache I'm feeling right now, you were my little Blue Blue, you made me smile and you gave me love, you brought so much joy and happiness to my life, especially when Whiskey died. I can't begin to express what you meant to my life. I will miss you the most Blue, I love you with all of my heart and soul and I will never ever forget you and what you brought to all of our lives.

Your Mommy,
Janette Reid

You were with us for such a short while. In that short time, we quickly grew to love you, our little fur baby. Even Triskal stopped hissing and growling at you when you became sick. You are now over the Rainbow Bridge running and playing kitten games with your litter mates who are there with you. You will always hold a special place in our hearts and in our memories. We'll see you again someday for Heaven is a big enough place for all of us. Love you forever. Paula, Jamie and Triskal

Paula Mitton

My other darling kitten... the last of the ones I had left... He will be missed..

Sarah Elmore

My dear, sweet, Blue...your heart was as big as the universe. Thank you for all the love you gave to us. How can I make it through without my dear, sweet Blue?

Thank you for coming into our lives--we love you.

Debbie Fleischmann

The cat next door was your best friend and I cry as I write this because you were and still are so special to me.

Emily

Dearest Blue,

You were a wonderful friend to me. How I will miss you so very much. Even though I didn't get to say goodbye to you, I want you to know how very much you meant to me. You were my rock when I lost thought I had lost everything. You sat with me when I wanted to just give up. You put your head on my shoulder as if to hug me when I thought the world had ended. And even though you were grieving also, you helped me through it all.

I know that you were not mine, but nevertheless you added something to my life that I will forever cherish. Today, I will honor you, for you are the perfect example of what I call "Man's Best Friend". Thank you, my friend, for everything. I will forever remember you for the wonderful boy you were.

I love you Blue!

Ronna

My Blueboy taught me so much about the wonderful life of cats.

Betty Criswell

Blue Boy belonged to Susan Philpot, a woman with a heart big enough for all the animals of the world. Blue Boy and his two sisters were found in a bag along the side of a road by Susan's neighbor. The neighbor took the trio of abandoned and unwanted kittens into her home and loved them for five years, until she passed away. Susan willingly took Blue Boy, his sisters, and three other animals the neighbor had owned into her own home, where they were able to live out their lives in happiness, well cared for and well loved. Blue Boy died quietly, and thankfully was healthy until the end. He could be a bully, but he could also be a sweetheart. One thing is clear-- he will be greatly missed.

Blue Moon was a champion in his show days, and one of the sweetest cats to ever set a paw to earth. Although he became fragile and his gorgeous blue coat thinned, his spirit was always high and bright. He will be best remembered for the joy he brought into the lives of everyone who knew this little "Old Deuteronomy"-- especially the way he would gently catch your hand with his paw and draw it close to him to encourage continued patting, or how he loved to put his paws around your neck when picked up. This is one cat who is surely sleeping well on Heaven's warmest blanket!

Misty was my soul mate. She helped to raise my two daughters and watched over them with loving care. Her heart was as big as the world she lived in. She never saw a person or animal of any kind that she did not like. I will love her forever and look forward to the day that she will greet me again.

Dianne Hicks

"To Dream" (Written for "Bluey", from her Mommy.)

One day when it was late winter
And the snowflakes were drifting by
One little snowflake
Fell thru the blue sky
And picked up that color
From way up high.

As it softly fluttered thru the air
It began to yearn
To be a beautiful bluebird
Into wings she then began to turn.

The wind softly whistled a sweet tune
And the little bird learned how to sing.
What a wonderful feeling it must be
To fly like the bluebird in the Spring!

(Bluey you were the most BEAUTIFUL parakeet all of us have ever seen.
Now you're a beautiful little angel on the Rainbow Bridge. We miss our little baby, and LOVE HER ALWAYS!!!)

Mommy, Jeffy, Wendy, Austin, Chris, & Daddy

BLUET is her name. I had her for six years, but don't know how old she was. She was the terror of the budgie cage most of her time with me. She would grab the others tail and wing feathers, break them or bend them. Of course she loved to hear them squack. She has been failing since last summer, but no one is the cage was mean to her. Two weeks ago they would just sit beside her and she would yell. So, I put her in her own little cage. She seemed to have good days and bad days, but ate and responded well. But today I knew was the day, so she passed over the "Rainbow Bridge" this morning on March 4, 1999. She will be missed so much and never forgotten. She gave so much joy in her little short life. . . we will miss you!

Rain and Sid

We lost Bo to lymphoma yesterday. He was very loved and spoiled. When he was called a "dog" he would always give us a strange look. He took a large part of our hearts with him. We will miss you so much Bo.

The Watts family

We lost a special friend Friday 30th July 99. Bo, a Polish Arab stallion was put to sleep due to a twisted intestine. Bo was born 24 February 1983 he sired 14 foals. He was a true character, every day was different with him, like life was nothing but a game to him. He was the gentleman of stallions, gentle to all that cared for him (especially me), his owner Richard loved him dearly. I am so empty without him, he can never be replaced. Farewell my Bo Bo, we loved you dearly that's why we had to let you go. Farewell my friend....

It was with sad hearts that we had to make the difficult decision to help Bo move on to a happier, healthier existence without us. He was so loyal, intelligent, active and loved that we felt that encouraging him to further battle osteosarcoma would have been more to our benefit than his. He fought hard. Through the pain he endured over the past few months, he was relentless in his expressions of love and happiness. Although we were hard pressed to make the final decision, we felt he was fighting an uphill battle which could not be won. As we look back we can truely say he was always happy. Time and time again, he would have done ANYTHING to make us happy. With all the love in the world, it was time for us to do what we could to ensure that he remained happy as well. Bo, you will be missed by all the souls you have touched in your short time with us. We love you very much.

Troy & Laurie

My best friend......one who saw me through all my trials and tribulations throughout your life.....and shared in my joys. With all I put you through....all you showed was unconditional love and understanding.
I love you, Bo.........now......Dance!

Geoff

Bo was a beautiful and loving cat who brought much joy to my family. He was a Mother's Day gift to me in May of 1993, and I can remember the surprise and happiness I felt when my daughter surprised me with a lovely kitten. Bo always seemed to understand his "people", and delighted us with his affectionate cuddles and purrs.  
Over the past 9 months, he had become very ill with urinary and skin problems. I feel like he had the best of care from the vet, but I'm sorry that I couldn't let go before he began to suffer. Bo, I know you're at peace now... but please know that you'll live in my heart forever. God bless you.

Missy Dunn

We miss you. Will see you when we cross the bridge.

K, Mom, Mama Cat and Tippy

Bob, was a lovely bird and a wonderful friend to Lucy, his companion.  
He had been sick for nearly six months at the time of his death with a respiratory illness.  
Although he seemed to be getting better, eventually he lost all his strength. Bob had been with our family for nearly seven years and over that time period he was a loyal bird offering friendship and companionship to everyone he would meet. Every morning we would awaken to his singing which was his way of telling us "it's time to get up", and there he would be ready to start the day.  
Though he never talked or did tricks the way some birds do, we still loved him just the same, and his presence will be missed greatly by all those who loved him, including Kellie, Julie, Peggy, Sam, and Lucy. Bob, I hope you enjoyed your life with our family and wherever you are, I advise you to sing your heart out.

Kellie

We knew our Bob was special when he was sent to us - he was larger than the usual size for the breed and wasn't as cuddly as you might hope so he was the immediate choice for a lifelong commitment. He had the largest, softest brown eyes I've ever seen and just wanted to love us 24 hours a day. He was our Big Handsome Boy. We'll miss him so.

Diane and Howard

You were our special angel. you were famous in Sedona as Bob the dog at the end of the trail. Thank you for being there for us. We will miss you.

Candiss Cole/Tony Anthony

She was the ruler of my pack and the queen of my house.

Diane Cooperman

We lost Bobbin, our little bobtail mixed Siamese cat on Sunday May 16,1999. Her sudden illness and the deterioration of her health stunned and saddened both my husband and me. She gave us 11 1/2 years of happiness, pleasure and unconditional love. We will miss her and hope to see her on the bridge along with her mother, Shana, brother, Azar and our faithful mixed lab Sam...All were part of our family in years past. God keep you all.

Linda & Fred

We still miss you

Christina

To my best friend Bobby. I helped to bring you into this world, and you repaid me by being my constant devoted friend. I will miss you very much.
"You were as constant in your love as the sun is in it's journey thru the heavens".

Tessa

Our beloved King of the Basset Hounds, Bo Bentley, was placed to rest on 2-26-99, after providing his family with 13 years of loving companionship. The hole in our hearts is enormous, but we know the loss is temporary and we will be reunited one day at the Rainbow Bridge.

Jane Bentley Blocher

Dear Angel Baby,

It's only been 2 months since you've left us and we're still suffering. Our house doesn't feel like a home anymore. In your own sweet way you brought such happiness into our lives. I know mommy cries everyday for you, although she tries to be real strong, I know inside she's falling apart. I hear her talking to you every day and night. She misses you so very much, we all do. I wish that we could have found a home for you. It's so extra sad that your life was only for 4 1/2 years. We knew your sweet side, but we didn't feel that others would tolerate your temperament. We love you so much baby. We only wanted happiness for you and we were too afraid that you'd end up in the wrong hands and live out the rest of your life in a horrible way. Please forgive us all, you were always a biter (although that did not make us love you less), but when you bit the baby for no reason, I knew we couldn't take any chances. Please be happy and please forgive us. Try to remember all the wonderful family vacations and your two favorites: pasta and chicken night. Mommy spoiled you something awful, I still believe she loves you more than me. She is suffering so much over you and she is blaming herself for everything. I'm hoping that you will come to her in her dream and let her know that you are happy in God's hands. Stay gold sweet bo-bo girl. xoxoxoxoxoxxoxo

The Ogden Family

I will always miss you so  
All the affection you used to show  
but now your gone, and way up high  
when I think of you, i'll always cry  
all the times we had in mind  
you were very oh so kind  
I will remember and always love you  
because we all know, that you are true

Hailey

Bo-Bo was my baby boy...my precious 6-year-old ferret who made the transition on Tuesday, July 27, 1999. Bo-Bo, just holding and snuggling you gave me such a sense of profound love and joy. You taught me so much about myself, about life and healing. I miss seeing that cute little nose poking out from under the china cabinet where you kept your little stash of stolen pencils, rubber balls and American Girl shoes belonging to Kristina's Samantha doll I miss you terribly and will always hold you in my heart with the greatest love. Thank you for coming into our lives.

Nena B.

Bobo is and always will be my little man. We picked him up as a stray so many years ago, and he's been with us since, through everything. He was tough to the end, but his heart finally could stand no more. I'll miss him greatly, and I know everyone around him will as well.

Brady

Hail to Bobosama! The greatest kitty to ever live :-)

Bye-bye, little girl. I'll always love and miss you.

Ellen Barnes

Bodie-you where my best friend, I will never get over you and will be w/you always. The last 4 months have been so awful and lonely w/out you, I thought I never would get through it. It has been awful for all who knew and loved you, but I truly believe no one but you knows how hard it has been w/out you. I got a rott pup on Mon., but he will never be you or take your place, no one can do that. I just want you to know that you will be w/me and in my heart, body, and soul till we meet again. I gave you everything I had in the almost six years I had you w/me, and I will never be the same until we meet again. I know you know how much you meant to me and will always mean to me. I have pictures up of you and for the first time since you have been gone I can smile when I look at you and not cry.  
It will always hurt, but now I can remember all you were to me w/out loosing it. No words can ever tell a soul how I feel but I know you know. And I know you understand and want me to be happy again. You will always be my friend, my buddy, my big guy. Bodie I love you w/all I have in me. Till we meet again, watch over me and know I am trying to be happy. Till we meet again big guy, you are in me. Till then my buddy.

Pam

Bogan was truly an angel sent to me by God to see me through some of the roughest times in my life and to share in the most joyous ones. He taught me how to love and how to put the needs of another living soul ahead of my own. He kissed my tears away and brought a sense of comfort and companionship to my life that no human has ever been able to do. I am thankful for every minute that I had him with me, blessed that he never had to suffer the indignities that advancing years so often bring and that he died mercifully quick and painless. He will live in my heart forever and I know that we will meet again at the Rainbow Bridge.

Julie Clevenger

Bogart was the only Male dog we had, he was fine until the 11th when he came back into the house, he did not look well, I watched him get worse, so I took him to the vet and had come to find that he had a stoke. He could not walk or sit or even drink. After long thinking My husband and I made the choice to have him put down, as they could not say weather or not he would be able to walk again. So we now have him next to his sister Tasha Lynn Dix who passed in Nov. they are both now at the bridge waiting for the rest of the family to be with them in the future.

Darlene

My dear 13-year-old cat had to be put down because of sudden liver failure due to a three-year battle with cancer. I miss him so much, even after all these years, but know that now that his brother, Rhett, (who died at age 18) has joined him, once again they can play together with new, healthy bodies and wait for me to see them again one day.

Karen Skelding

My puppy has just passed away and I want to let him know that he is going to be dearly missed and loved by all the family members and friends

Jamie Barrows & Dwayne Peterson

A special friend...gravity enhanced and loving it...Bogey was the queen mother of unconditional love...he has moved on to a better place...to await our arrival...he was loved and will be sorely missed...but not for too long...we will all be together again someday...Bogey bannana buddy, Cleo the Spacely Sprocket secret spy girl kitty, Louise and I...go with eggs little buddy...............blue skies

Dave

Dear, sweet Bogey,
We will miss you so much and we're so sorry for your loss. You were a very special boy. We know you are waiting at the bridge for all of us and that you have good doggies like Sir and TC to take care of you.
Find Thelma and give her a lick, too. We love you.

You were the most faithful, loving ,and true friend anyone could ask for. We will miss you and love you forever. It is so lonely walking into an empty house without you greeting us at the door. I hope you can see we did this to save you any pain or suffering. Dad still takes your walk with you every night.

Donna Schill

I'll miss you so much. I have this cavernous black hole in my heart because your are not mine anymore. I take comfort in the fact that you laid down and went to sleep. I only wish I could have been with you when you took your last breath to tell you how much I love you and how much I'll miss you. I look out the back yard and still see you. Someday we will walk together again. Until then I will love you and miss you everyday and as selfish as it is, wish you were still here. I love you boo bear. You were my best buddy.

Robin

Bogie Boy, our sweet baby boy, you were the light of our lives. You not only endured the doll clothes you were dressed in by the kids, but you actually enjoyed it. The doll buggy rides, eating at the table with your bib on, getting dryed with the hair dryer when you came in from the cold and wet. You enjoyed life to the fullest and didn't waste a single day of your short life. We miss seeing you romping across the grass but we know you are in a better place now with grass thats green all year long and warm sunny days. We loved you with all our hearts and will never forget you.

Thank you,

Jenny, Randy, Katie, Becca and Sara

Loved his pillow, his porch, and being a "pillow".
Specialized in stupid-pet-tricks... "Playing dead" for food, catching food in mouth, "standing leg rubs".

Maria Lang

We are missing you so much Bo. You had the heart and soul any friend could want.. We miss your happy face and huge grin. We loved your tremendous sense of humor. You made us laugh at you all the time. We loved you so much. Sorry your life was short lived. But we'll be seeing you with open arms at the rainbow bridge.. Love, Love XOXOXOXOXO

Robbie & Brad

Bomber Cason Packard, cat daughter of Ashley and Chris Packard of Taylor Lake Village, Texas and grandcat of the late Wm. E. and Marylyn Cason. Bomber, the lithe and lovely. Bomber - the demanding, affectionate, and elusive. You intrigued and fascinated your adoring humans for 22 years. We salute you; we shall miss you and we delight in knowing where you are now and with whom.

Allyn Gates

Bompus was a very loving dog! he would always give kisses yet never bite a single soul!( unless it was hurting one of us)He new all my friends including my best friend for 6 years Sarah who just lost her dog Goliath which is in here. I hope to finally see my loving pitbull at the bridge!

Samantha

"BON" - In Loving Memory
Jul 85 - 30 Apr 99

Bon, you came to us almost fourteen years ago when you and another newborn puppy were found abandoned by Jim and one of his friends. They brought the two of you home and decided to name you Bon and Jovie, after the singing group. Hence your name. We kept you! You were so small and helpless. Kay had to bottle feed you and then put you over her shoulder to burp you. It was here you discovered her satin ribbon on which you would nurse. It was only a matter of time before you found your way into our bed and my feather pillow with the satin pillow case. And yes, you took it over and it was yours to the end. You were a bed hog at times. I watched you grow from a little ball of fur to a handsome adult. We tried to provide you with all the love and kindness we could. You, in turn, provided us with fourteen years of happiness. I became extremely attached to you as we did everything together. We traveled, we camped, we hiked. We played together in the snows of Iowa and Nebraska. On the beaches of the gulf coast and the rivers in Indiana. We took boat rides together at the lake. Some of our trips were long, but you always seemed to understand where we were going and were just as anxious to get there as were we. Through good times and bad, you were always there. You were there when Doc and Snoopy passed away. And I could tell, you missed them in your own special way. We became even more attached then. When mom was diagnosed with cancer, you and Kay traveled to her home to provide comfort and help. You were there for five months. I missed you very much during that time. You mourned her passing as deeply as any human. In the mornings I set my routine around your needs. Open your doggy door and get your morning snack. Sometimes you would join me while I drank my coffee. Then as you headed back to bed, you would turn around and come back for one more scratch or pat on the head, as if to say "Have a good day at work." At night, you greeted me at the door. "Welcome home Dad! Lets go out and play!" You were unique. You were Bon. That will all change now for that fateful day arrived. We rushed you to the vet and prayed it wasn't serious. But that was not to be. The look in your eyes told me and I knew that you knew also. The glow of life in your eyes was fading. Oh how I prayed for God to return you happy and healthy to us. But I knew, yes I knew. He granted us but a short time for you to take one last look around the yard, the house. One last nap by my chair. And then it was time. You passed away in my arms as I caressed your head and scratched your ears, my tears wetting your fur. Yes, God had decided it was time for you to return to the fold and start life anew in the heavens. As I sit here with more tears streaming down my face, there is an ache in my heart and a great loneliness and quiet about the house. I see your face, your smile, the twinkle in your eyes and your ears up and alert. Your tail curved like a question mark. And yes, even your overbite. I see you as a puppy and an adult. I see you on your rug sleeping, your legs crossed. I see you eating one of your many doggy bones you used to hide. I see you looking out the front door. I feel you beside me in my chair. And I think of all the goods times we had together. You were my friend, my companion and my buddy. I loved you very much. Kay has put away your things now. Your collar, your leash, your bowls, your pillow and blanket. Never to be used by you again. As the days and weeks pass, so will the sorrow and the grief. But Bon, you will never be forgotten. And one day, we will meet again and be together once more. May you rest in peace and God take care of your soul.

J. Adam West

Di was my life preserver, my best friend, she healed my heart.
I was in a very abusive relationship and she was my buddy. Whenever I needed her she would seek me out without me calling her. She would find me no matter where I hid to cry. She always new when nobody else did. She was such a special part of my life. I finally found the courage after 12 years of abuse to get out with my best friend. Her final years were so special to me. We fought shoulder cancer for one year until it was time for her to leave. I hope that I lived up to her greatness.

Good Bye My Friend, My love

Thank you for being my friend for 2 1/2 years. I will never forget you. I will light a candle every year on this day of your death.

Philip

This is a tribute to Bones. We only had you for less than 3 short years, and still you remain dear to our hearts. We will always, always miss you, and time cannot lessen our love for you. We look forward to the day we see you again on the Rainbow Bridge, and until then, we love you, Bones!

Taunya and James

The best friend I ever had.

Annatjie

In loving Memory of Bonkers, he was a Silver Persian. I adopted him when he was a kitten abandoned on the side of a road in 1984, I chose him as he was the smallest and was worried he may not survive. He wasn't a cat to me he was my baby - he gave me unconditional love that I found in no human. He gave me many years of love and devotion, I also thank him for faithfully laying next to me whenever I was ill. When they found he had Renal Failure, I brought him home on an IV, unfortunately he could no longer eat or drink - he was dying a horrible death. I had to take him to the Veterinarian (wrapped in his favorite blanket) and before, during and after he was put to sleep - I held him. I told him I loved him and thanked him for so much joy and that it was time for him to go to Heaven so he wouldn't be in any more pain. I also asked him to wait for me there. He was placed into God's care on April 17, 1993.

Robynn French

God gave us this little furry person, on loan, to love and to be loved by. Oh, how I'll miss you, little one.  
We loved you. Who will "make bisquits" on my neck at night?  
What once was a minor inconvenience, is now a treasured memory. Go with God, sweet Bonkers.

Gretchen

In Loving and thoughtful memory of my beloved friend and companion Bonnie. So suddenly you were called to Rainbow Ridge. Be patient dear one for I will seek and find you when my day is done. I miss you sooo much

Virginia

Sweet Bonnie Darlin, Bonnie Bons, I love you SO much. I'm sorry Mommy couldn't help you this time.

Bonnie was bred in a Puppy Mill in Kansas (USA), she was sold through a Pet store, the breeder and the pet store cared only for the profits, not for the health or well being of the puppy. At just 11 months of age her hips and knees were so bad that she had to be carried around. She was severely arthritic. She was in pain and could not enjoy a normal happy life of a puppy. Out of love for their pet, her family "put her to sleep" so she can rest and be painfree. (Yes, she could have been put through 4 major surgeries, with painful recuperation processes, but little hope that she would run or walk again, it was the kindest thing to put her out of her misery.)She was well loved by her family, she will be greatly missed. Please, Please PLEASE do not support the puppy mill trade by purchasing a pet from a pet shop! If even one person learns from this tragic and hard lesson, Bonnie's life will not have been without benefit to our world. See you on the Bridge, Bonnie. Until then, enjoy running and playing as a puppy should.

Dart Rhoades

My special friend is in a better place.

Joan Nixon

Bon-po was a abused dog. He was malnourished as a puppy and lived with another dog that was allowed to abuse him up to the time of my divorce. After my divorce, things got better for Bon-po. He became the sweet, loveable puppy I remembered. He had lots of special people friends who looked forward to seeing him. I loved how he would jump in my lap when he wanted to be loving. He throw his body on my face and rub his body. He would curl by me all the time on the couch. I would know if I wasn't peaceful cause Bon-po would get nervous. He couldn't let the abuse go that he suffered. There were moments he got nervous and would bite.  
In the end, I had to put him down due to biting. I miss his physical presence. He was a little dog with a big personality. I miss you, bonny po.  
I will meet you on the rainbow bridge. Remember you are one of the great teachers and loves of my life. Your love for me lives on in both our hearts.

Linda

She was gentle and died of cancer long before her time. Her death was sudden and unexpected, totally unlike her life which was lazy, peaceful, and unhurried. She loved to sit in the back yard in the spring. She enjoyed watching the birds for hours, yet catching one would have been far too much work for her! If she saw trouble coming, she would run into the house at the first sign of it. She did not like adversity of any kind. She was sweet and stubborn and very beautiful. She was my baby.

Theresa

Bonzo Horn "The Boss" You will always be loved and missed.

Danny and Reisha Horn

It is very hard to accept the fact that there was no way we could have taken the pain from you, Boo. But now you are in a place where there is no pain. Just fresh air, wide open spaces to run in (no leashes), and plenty of friends and goodies to share.

And PeeWee will be so glad to see you! Just don't step on her when you're running around!

Katheryne Koelker

I lost my dear Boo kitty to a busy street this past wednesday. I will always remember how he accepted my daughter and watched over her as she slept. He endured tail-pulling, over-enthusiastic squeezes. and being the object of "chase the kitty". Yet always seemed to know when I needed his comfort. He also had a paw in selecting a new member for the family that came to us just today. I think he directed us to the certain pet store where a woman was arriving at the same time to give cats to the store to be sold. She offered one to us for free. If that doesn't just scream fate I don't know what does. And we had gone there to look for a turtle. I will always miss Boo and tell my daughter how he loved and protected her and sent our new friend Ellie to us for comfort. Thanks for the four years of love and comfort Boo... I love you Boo Kitty

Kim Bartosh

We lost our friend today, she had a severe asthma attack. As we were driving to the hospital to try to help her she kept looking at me as if to ask for my help. I know you couldn't breathe baby and the doctors did everything they could. I am so sorry that your last moments were spent gasping for air, I know you are in the Summerland now breathing sweet clean air that doesn't make you sick. When I first found out you had asthma, I was told that it would only get worse, while you had quality of life now you might not have it next time your asthma flared up again. The vet gently suggested that it might be better if we let you go then, you were only 6 months old. You beat it for a while but it finally got the better of you. I hope you understand why I couldn't let you suffer, I hope you understand that you wouldn't have had quality of life anymore, I hope you understand that we loved you so much that we had to let you go.  
Boo find my Dad; he passed away only 4 short months ago, he was a rough man but he is probably lonely and could use your special rattling meow. He will take care of you until your family is there with you. love always

mommy, mommy christa & your girlfriend Darwin

The friendliest dog in the world. A gentle soul who loved us as much as we loved him

James

Our Boober was so special. We love him and miss him so much!!

The Greens

I have always heard that angels come to you in different forms.  
No question, BooBoo was our angel. She came to us during a storm and touched our lives. The day after she came home, it was a beautiful day, and beautiful days were to follow during the short two weeks she was with us.  
She died during a storm, and the day after she died, beautiful, yet painful, days were to follow. We knew she was sent to us for a reason, whether it be to bring each other closer together, or help each one of us separately with whatever storms were raging inside of us. When her job was through, she left us, and as painful as that was, we know she is off helping others. Our BooBoo is always with us. Until we meet again, little one. We love you!

Derek and Jennifer

Boo Boo we love and miss you and you are in our hearts and thoughts everyday. We will all be together one day but until then we love you mommy and daddy your brother Tigger and sister Misty.

Boo,

I miss you so much!! You were my first *own* kitty and you made such a big impact in my heart. My life has had a big hole since you left Boo. I miss you like it was yesterday and I will NEVER forget you. ((((Boo)))))

~Patti~

BooBoo - tuxedo kitty, never even got to have his first birthday. So teeny when we found you...what a lover-boy, a drooler, and hungry for head-rubs. We'll never know what kept you from coming home... or why we found you dead behind some crates only 1/2 a block away. So healthy and happy - how can we know what happened? We will never love another kitty like booba-reeny, but we want you to know that we adopted two young calico girls last week, and they are very loving too. I will always miss your sweet demeanor and loving ways. Your mama.

Boo-Boo was always a cheerful bird and a joy to be around. He would sing continuously and respond to anyone who paid him attention. I would take him to a nursing home where I worked on the Pet Therapy days where he would entertain everyone and boost their spirits. The patients there just loved him!  
They would put their faces right up to the cage to see him but instead of being frightened, he would come close and sing to them. He is now with the angels and I believe he is singing to them too.

Ken & Sylvia Seaman

You came into my life unexpectedly  
With your friendly curiosity unlike the others.  
Your black-ringed brown eyes and kissable ears,  
"Little Punk Rocker", "Little Box Head", "Little Y Mouth"!

It wasn't even Easter, but you made it  
Easter every day in my heart.  
The bunny who danced on her toes  
And lived like a Queen, "Little Miss Faux Pas"!

God may have made a "boo-boo"  
Putting black ears on a white bunny,  
But He made no mistake  
Bringing you into my life.

You stayed much too short a time,  
But I will never forget you  
And always love you.  
Go hopping into the sunlight and rainbows, "Mookie".  
I miss you.

Kelly Montana

My dear Precious Necious,
It's been two years since I last saw your handsome green eyes, but I think of you much. You were born on my birthday that year, and you are still the best birthday present I've ever received. I love you and can't wait to meet you at Rainbow Bridge. Thanks for being my bestfriend all those years and for keeping all my secrets!

Love, Suzanne

Suzanne

For our Special Little One who brought us joy, happiness, love and dedication in her 17 short years on this earth.
Enjoy yourself until we get to Rainbow Bridge with you.

Michele and Harold Kaufman

We had to put our sweet dog to sleep this weekend; he is sorely missed but lovingly remembered by all of us.

Cathy O'Leary

Boogar was as close to an angel as anything could come. He was filled with love, and he was the most loveable cat that anyone could ever meet. I was his mommy... and I will never forget how he knew everything about me. He loved my friends, and he hated my enemies. He comforted me when I was lonely, and he celebrated with me when I was happy. He gave real hugs! Not just with his front paws over one shoulder, he put his paws around my neck and pressed his cheek to my own. And he never lost his youth. Towards the end, he never complained, he never told me that he didn't feel good, he never lost his energy, or passion... and even though I knew that the end was unbearably close, and I told him every night that I would miss him if he left, and that I love him more than the world, I still regret that I wasn't there at the moment when he went to sleep, and that I wasn't there to give him one last kiss, or one last hugg, or to be the last loving, familiar face that he would see in this life. I want to let him know now, that I didn't mean for it to be that way, and grandma didn't want you to hurt anymore, and that I DID want to be there, and hold you, just to make sure that knew that you were loved to the very last second, and that you're still loved, even though you're not here in your physical body. I know you're still here with me. You mean the world to me, and there is nothing that could ever replace you! I love you, Angel... and I miss you dearly...

Lisa

Booger was our special "watchdog". She watched over our family for her entire life, when we were well and sick. Love and faithfulness best describe "Booger Dog. We love you and miss you always. Love, Sandy and Spencer

Sandy and Spencer

To My Little Old Man (Booger)

Mama misses you so, but I know you aren't suffering anymore

I hope you know how much we love and miss you, you'll be in our hearts forever.

Chris Woodward

With a heavy heart, I have sad news to share. My beloved cat, Booger went over the Rainbow Bridge Monday morning, July 26, 1999. She was approximately sixteen years old. I have had her eleven years. She was a throw away cat who had a litter of kittens under our duplex apartment when my husband and I lived in Montgomery, Alabama. We had Booger spayed and took her babies to a no kill shelter that found homes for all but one of her kittens. That one kitten was adopted by our next door neighbor.

Booger was a grey tabby with gold undertones. She had the most beautiful green eyes in the world. She would sit and stare lovingly into my face. What a tender, sweet expression she had! I never had a cat who enjoyed looking at my face the way Booger did. She would do this for what seemed like an eternity.

Booger earned her moniker by being a bully to the other cats. At first she was highly jealous of my other cats. She wanted to be the center of my universe! I am glad that I was patient with her and did not get rid of her. After several years, she reformed. Booger became the sweetest cat in the world!

She even took it upon herself to teach the household cats to mouse. She let mice inside the house until each cat had caught one (myself included; I guess I am an overgrown feline of sorts). After that, she never caught any more mice to my knowledge.

Booger was also my computer cat. She could sit in my lap for hours while I worked on my school projects or surfed the web. She eventually learned that when she heard the Microsoft "ta da!" sound that it was time to hop off my lap. She understood that I was shutting down my computer and leaving my work station.

This dear feline loved to sleep as close to my face as she could in bed. She also loved to rub noses with me when I took a bath. She was careful to watch her footing on the outer rim of the tub because she fell in the bath water on one occasion.

A month ago I began to sense that she was getting ready to take the trip over the Rainbow Bridge. She spent less time in my lap or on my bed. Booger also began to hide under the couch and eat less. Most of the time Booger stayed in my house. She did enjoy brief forays outdoors. She never strayed far from the house, and never stayed gone very long. On Monday morning before daybreak, she asked to go outside one last time. I let her out, not knowing she would not return. There are woods a few hundred yards back of the house. She chose some spot there to make her final resting place. (BTW, I have always taken her to the vet whenever she seemed to be in pain or needed routine maintenance).

She did say goodbye to us Sunday night (July 25th) in her own fashion. For a brief time, Booger, Zoe, and Deuce (two of my cats) sat side by side in my lap as I petted them. I called out to my husband to witness this unusual site. He did, and Booger climbed down, and went under the couch for awhile. Later on she took that fateful trip outside.

I had a total of twelve cats. Of this dozen, Booger and Zoe were the oldest and the closest to my heart.

For weeks I agonized because I was not able to find Booger's remains to give her a decent burial.

Late Thurs. afternoon, Aug 12, I think I found a bone belonging to Booger. The bone was near some bushes in my parents' front yard. They live next door to me.

I am sitting at my computer, crying and cradling the bone in a towel on my lap.

Although I am thankful to have something of hers to bury, there is one disturbing fact about the bone. It is a piece of her lower backbone. Unfortunately, the lower portion was covered with fecal matter. That leads me to believe that something punctured her intestine. I hope she wasn't attacked and torn apart by some animal.

Just thought I would let you know. Now I can have some closure. At least I have some part of her that I can bury. I plan to order a small tombstone. My local florist has also agreed to make a cross with some sort of cat theme on it. I specifically requested that she put Booger's name on the ribbon or on some part of the cross.

It is hard to let go. However, I have solace knowing that my prayers were answered. I prayed to find her so I could bury her and say a final farewell. If this is the only part of her that is left, my prayers are abundantly answered. God is very merciful.

doc

ALWAYS check your kitten for FELINE LEUKEMIA, especially before bringing it into your home. A good breeder should respect your choice. Just be safe. We put two other cats at risk for this terrible disease. Fortunately they are OK, and immunizations are updated.

Peajean

Booker was Delta Society's National Service Dog of the Year in 1988. He inspired the founding of Saint Francis of Assisi Service Dog Foundation and helped train his successor before he died of cancer.

Every single one of the happiest people I know has a story to tell about a once-in-a-lifetime dog. My once-in-a-lifetime dog was Booker. Booker was a ninety-pound golden retriever with wise, old eyes and a snow-white muzzle. He was my devoted service dog and faithful friend for ten years. I had him trained by a private trainer because non-profit training programs had enormously long waiting lists and they were far from my home in Roanoke, Virginia. In 1988, Booker was the first privately trained service dog to be named Delta Society's "National Service Dog of the Year." After a distinguished career, he received another Service Dog of the Year Award in 1997 from Omega Tau Sigma Veterinary Fraternity at Virginia Tech. Unfortunately, it was awarded posthumously just two weeks after he died. Today, his portrait hangs in the hospital lobby of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. A yearly award is given in his name to honor other extraordinary service dogs, guide dogs, hearing dogs, search and rescue dogs, police dogs and the programs that train them.

It's frustrating to drop a crutch, a pen, a hairbrush, or a book, and not be able to pick them up. It's frightening to imagine falling with no one around and no way to get the phone to call for help. Booker gave me the gift of independence. After a decade spent battling severe rheumatoid arthritis and undergoing numerous joint replacements, I was elated to have a dog to serve as my arms and legs and to help me with physical tasks. Yet, he did so much more. He restored my self-confidence, helped me raise two sons, motivated me to start a business -- Handicap Awareness Consulting Services -- and helped shape the attitudes of thousands of schoolchildren through Ability Awareness programs and service dog demonstrations. The backpack he wore proudly, decorated with badges and pins, spoke of cross-country travels and many friends and acquaintances made along the way. Before he died from cancer in 1997, he helped train his successor, Blake, and inspired the founding of Saint Francis of Assisi Service Dog Foundation to provide service dogs for people with disabilities in Southwest Virginia. Indeed, this Foundation is Booker's legacy.

Carol Willoughby

I'm not sure what to say about Kittie. He was truely the sweetest and most layed back cat I have even seen. He was and always will be my baby. He had such beautiful green eyes and was so loving. He slept with me every night for a year. I could always count on him at about 3am to jump in my window and crawl in bed with me. The last few days of his life wasn't spent with me and that I will always regret but I'll never regret all I did for him and most of all, all he did for me. He made me see what unconditional love really was.

Tara McCracken

Boom, was the sweetest little dog, I miss him so much my heart is breaking.

Mary

Boomer passed away today. He was a true, loyal and loving pet to my father, Bill Thomas. He will be missed by all including myself and my children. We love and miss you Boomer!

Peggy Nadolny & Bill Thomas

He gave me unconditional love, he was my friend, my unfailing companion and my shadow.........my heart is broken.

Carolyn Gardner

Our beloved Boomer, you were the light of our lives. We miss you so much. Rest now Zoomie, you deserve it. You were the best dog anybody could ever dream of having. The great protector, guardian and couch hogger. I miss sharing the couch with you. The house is so quiet now, it's painful to hear the silence. Our hearts are broken, and all I do is cry, if love could have saved you Boom, you never would have died. I love you Boomer, forever and always, my little buddy, best friend, always there for me until the end. Until we are together again, Love You.....Mom&Dad...

Boomer was the source of love and strength during some very dark days and also there to celebrate all of the important events in my life from my wedding day to the birth of my two boys. He was my protector, my comfort and a great source of joy. Even though he was small he had the heart and soul of a lion. I don't know that I will ever again see that look of complete devotion and love that I saw in his eyes when he looked at me. I loved him so much it hurts to think about it but all of us that knew him were blessed to have had him in our lives for almost twelve years. I know that he is happy know where he can chase a ball or a stick and never tire. He was truly one of a kind and I will always carry him in my heart.

Debbie Harrison

Boomer, A special angel dog, you gave love to all who met with you. Eight years of happiness in your new family brought love and peace to us all. You taught me compassion, unconditional love, and I will carry the lessons you taught me in my heart and actions for the rest of my life. Wait for me!!! We will meet again with the rest of the family!! I love you!!

Evelyn Burgess

Boomer our sweet companion, It is one year ago today we lost you. We miss you so much so does you brother Toby!!!! We struggled with our decision to let you go, you were in so much pain we still ask ourselves if we did the right thing. We love you & your never far from our thoughts and your always in our hearts. We miss your sweet face your kind eyes, your vocal personality, your wet nose, your soft fur...We miss everything about you Boomer, and we will never ever forget you. We love you & miss you terribly.

Love your Mom & Dad & Your Brother Toby

Rawhides Boone, the greatest hunting dog, field trial dog, constant companion, and my best friend died in my arms this morning as I was driving him to the vet. I got him as a pup at 10 weeks old and he has been a constant source of excitement and pleasure for the short three years he was with me. He was the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America's #3 Amateur Gun Dog nationwide in March. I'm going to bury him in the back yard by the kennel in a little while. This is just way to hard! I'm going to miss you too much pal!

Steve

Thank you Boone for all the good memories we've shared. I'll miss you very much! Best wishes until we meet again.

Love your friend,

Chad Wiet the "Catman"

I will miss you my little hamster boy. You made me smile, and brightened my days.

Thank you for the love you gave me little one.

Matthew King

Boopie, You were Mommy and Daddy's little baby boy and Stacy and Michelle's little brother, for 12 and half years you gave us happiness and love that no one can ever replace. Rest in peace my little boy, we will miss and love you for now and forever.

Love, Mommy, Daddy, Stacy and Michelle.

"BOO"

Boo came into your life
Giving unconditional love.
Made you laugh, smile
And I think he was sent from "above" .

He filled a large place in your heart that was empty
With warmth, fun, playful times,
And memories.....Oh so many!!!!

He's been taken away too soon
For what reason....we don't know,
But, while he was here
There is one thing that shows....
Never a better home could he have been given,
Because he had my very best friend Mary D. for his Mom,
So, his years of life were happy and well worth living.

I Love you honey, and I understand your pain,
I just wish I had the power to erase yesterday
Just like it never came.

But since I can't, we just have to face each new day,
Keeping our memories to help us along the way.

Maybe Boo and Caesar have become friends
And will love and care for each other like you and I do,
Being happy and playful again.

And who knows,
Maybe they are watching from up there,
Just waiting to see their moms one day,
The mom's who LOVED them so much and CARED.

Written for: Mary D.
Written by: Ginny Wyatt

Boots, I am trying to be strong. But, it is far more difficult than I ever imagined. My heart aches, and I want so much to feel your paws wrapped around my neck again, the same way you greeted me the moment we met, and every day after that. I miss the hugs and kisses as you'd press your forehead against my lips, and then tuck your nose under my chin. I miss the rhythm of your heart beat and the strong soothing purr that communicated a love and companionship that no words could ever express. You were magic and mystery, love and laughter, shy and spirited. I loved watching you eat with your paws, and of course drink from the faucet, as a mere bowl of water would not do. There are so many little things that you did every day that made my life complete, like waking me up with a paw on my cheek, and sneaking under the covers with me when you got cold at night or just wanted to be close. I will miss how you rushed out to greet me each day when I came home from work; bright round yellow eyes looking up at me, as you'd jump into my arms. And then you'd walk ahead of me to the kitchen, stopping right in front of me until I'd reach down and give you one long stroke from the top of your head to the tip of your tail as you'd spin around and reach up to grab my hair with your right paw. I thank God for you and I thank you my precious cat for sharing your life with me. Always remember how much I love you and know that someday we will be together again.

Diana Tolladay

I'll never forget you my friend.

Lisa

I held you in my arms as you died.
I hold you in my heart always.
I will hold you in my arms again,
someday over Rainbow Bridge.

I will always love you, my little fur-baby.

Mary Wester

It's been almost 8 years since we lost our beloved "Boots" and even though we adopted two cats from the shelter after his death, we still always think of him and talk about him. He died of kidney disease. We had nursed him thru the last few months of his life, giving him steroid shots and fluid injections, but we new when the time had come and he lost that quality of life. Boots was a "house gift" from a friend when we first bought our house - he moved in one day before we moved in so we always said he was the original resident of our house. He was a very special pet...was very attached to my husband and myself but wanted no part of strangers or visitors to our house, only with rare exceptions. I guess it was a special honor to have Boots take to a person and we always knew that if Boots liked our guest they were special people.

We will always remember him and treasure and 17 years he was part of our lives, and hope he and all the other special pets are romping together, in good health on "Rainbow Bridge".

Lana Rudner

Bootsie passed over the Rainbow Bridge at 1:55 p.m. on Monday May, 10th. He was the most affectionate cat that I have ever known. He was born in my presence and died in my presence and I thank God that he shared his life with me, from the very beginning to the very end.  
You are my special little angel Bootsie, and it's time for you to run and jump and play once again. Enjoy your pain free days till we meet again and you can guide me over that bridge. I'll bring you a bowl of milk and some crabmeat, my best friend. Thank you sooooooooooooooo very much for adding so much to my life for the past 16 years. I miss you so much. I spent over half of my life with you, and it feels so empty without you. I love you! Here's a special letter your daddy wrote to me on the inside of a card. I hope it is true. Goodbye.  
P.S. Your ashes will be buried with me, so we can spend eternity together, both in spirit and in body.

Catherine Rerucha

Earth hath no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
Thomas Moore

Inside:  
Heaven's deep love has brought your loved one peace at last. May it also bring you comfort in your sadness.  
He wrote under that:  
Remember....in heaven there's a never-ending plate full of crabmeat for him. He thanks you....and He loves you!  
This part was written on the inside also. It's very beautiful.

I thought I was holding up pretty well until I started reading these cards. Bootsie taught me how to love cats. He was the best cat anyone could ever have. Please remember what I said, Saxon(my Chow who passed on) and Sylvester(my mother's cat that he lived with for 12 years) are standing with Bootsie, and Saxon just nudged over a plate full of crabmeat in front of him. They're all happy right now being together - looking down to you and saying "We're alright mommy - please smile! I'm sure Bootsie has already walked with Saxon around a lake, protecting him while Saxon is peeing a thousand times. ( In an apartment complex we lived in about 6 years ago, Jay used to walk Saxon around a lake, and although Bootsie was an inside cat, he would go with them and follow them the entire way. People used to get such a kick out of watching it. Especially since he was an inside cat and would not wander off, but instead stay right by their sides the entire time) If we could just see him now - he's in his prime - but maybe he still only has 3 toes just so you can identify him when it's time. ( he had an inflammation of the bone marrow in his foot years ago and had to have one toe amputated) Can you hear him purr - it's so loud and comforting - he feels perfect - he's so happy. He's just sorry you can't see how happy he truly is. And foremost - he misses you! He's not gone Catherine, just close your eyes and there he is - strong & full of attitude. Oh, he's the best anyone could ever have. I just thank him that he let me into his life for 6 years. Now, because of him, I love cats - None can ever take his place - but I know he taught me how to love them.

Bootsie was my life, and I loved her very much. She was killed by a very cruel person and thrown into a dumpster. I still think of her every day.

Doris Mayton

Bootsy, kitty you were the special one. The first time I saw you you were being hit with a broom. I am so sorry you had to go through that abuse. I finally was able to get you away from that awful place. You were so loving, I could never figure out or understand why someone could do that, you were so sweet. I miss you so much. I may not talk about you all the time but you are in my thoughts and have been since you left. I am so sorry I took your only babies away, I think that is the reason you passed when you did, cause you were to healthy to have gone. Those two kittens were the only thing you had that you could take care of and you were a wonderful mom, I knew cause you came back after getting out of the house once and you never left again. Your kitties sat and cried at the screen until you came back to them. You were my special mama kitty. Remember I love you and always will. Wait for me at the Bridge with Duffy and Little.

Love Mama (Chanie)

Tribute to a special friend and soulmate. In bad times he gave me the strength to carry on. He made me laugh when I was sad. When I was happy he made me even happier. The unconditional love he gave was more than anyone could imagine. He will always be in my heart. Someday we will be together. Love you Puppy (Booozer)

Patti

Boris Baby, Mommy's Boy, Sweety, Jordy-Boy, Tiger, Simba-Tubby-all these names we called you-you were so special. No one can ever replace your smile-those eyes-that looked deep into one's soul-you're irreplaceable. What do we do now? Our lives are empty-there's a big torn out piece of my heart that only you can hold. Your little sister Natasha misses you so-please be her angel & watch over her & all of us. We all love you so much-we wanted MORE TIME!!!

Pamela & Scott Irwin & Children

Goodbye my sweet and lovable Boru. You were such a character and you brought me so much love and laughter. I miss you very much and so does your companion, Kayla. Until we meet again at the Bridge, I'll always remember you and all the crazy things you did and I'll always love you "Big Boo".

Maria

My cat's name was BOSA (Ukrainian for barefoot, she was black except for her paws)

She was born April 1982 and died on this past Monday Feb.08/99

She was my best friend, my confidant and the love of my life. She loved chocolate, ice cream and cheese. She had a beautiful purr accompanying her grace and charm. She had been ill for a while now and went downhill last Friday. She was found dead on Monday afternoon.

I will light a candle for her and everyone else who has lost a pet every Monday evening from now on. I am not religious but believe she is somewhere. The bridge story is comforting and fills my lack of definable words.

Irene Kicak

We miss and love you buddy. Take care of Scooter.

Sandy & Chris

Bosco, I'm sorry I wasn't with you when you passed away. Mommy tried her hardest. Before I left for vacation, I'm glad I got to kiss you on the head and I remembered your face when I did. You were a great cat and I will love you forever. Your sister Kaluha misses you very badly. She is crying all the time. The happy side of it all is that you are with your mom who passed away 4 weeks ago. I will love you forever. Mommy, Daddy, Vinny and Caroline

A tribute to Boscoe:

The first time I met you, you were a skinny, shedding, slobbering monster of a dog. I thought you were nice but I was sure someone else would adopt you. Two weeks later, I saw you in your kennel after you had been neutered, and something about the way you looked at me still makes me sad when I walk by that same kennel. That was right before Thanksgiving, and all through the holiday I was thinking of you, and how bad I felt for leaving you there all day alone. The next day I was the first person at the shelter so I could adopt you. I miss you very much. I was saddened and shocked by your sudden death. I'm glad I got to say good-bye and I'm sad that I wasn't here for you when you died. I hope you and Josie are having fun up there in Dog Heaven. Maybe you're playing with Billy, too. I wish you could have been here to meet Portia - she reminds me a lot of you and Josie. Well, take care, you big Moose.

Tashia Parizek

Boss was a big baby. He liked jumping into the UPS truck when it came to the house.

Barbara Goux

To my little bosworth,

Boz I miss you so much and so do Murphy and Harley-Elvis. even though Harley is a dog you welcomed him, just like you welcomed Murphy into your home with love and warmth. I love you and always will.

Your mom

Lori Anne

To all the other beloved family members - Schultzie a 17 1/2 year old dachshund; Dudley a 2 year old mix; Mick a parakeet; Jake and Chelsea two german shephard puppies whom were lucky enough to find the home they needed; Shotzie; and just a few months ago our Brandy a 9 1/2 year old Boxer.  
Also for Carol Shaw in memory of her cats - Henry, Boomer and Taz.

St. Francis please bless all the animals especially those who are abandoned; lost; abused and may they find the love they deserve.

You will always be our Champion and never be forgotten!

K.C. and Beau

That cute little puppy who wanted me to take him home when he was six weeks old and who became my best friend though all the good times and bad times, who always followed me everywhere I went, went to sleep today. I will always remember my special little "Boo". I miss you so much.

Love, Mom

Bowie was an extremely friendly cat. He always wanted to be with people. He would instantly start purring whenever someone would pet him. He played whenever he could. He was also trained to sit on command and to do "left paw" or "right paw".

Karyn Silverstein

Bowser our little Corgi died the morning of July 19th.
He died of heart trouble. We will greatly miss our little Bowser he will always be remembered as the #1 dog in the world and no dog can take his place. We know he will be waiting for us in heaven.

Love, his family.

Box,

You were my best friend and companion. I will miss you dearly buddy. I'll never forget you. You know how much I love you. Take care little one, until we meet again. You were the best.

Thanks so much.

Gene Knight

Oh, Boy Boy, this morning in my arms I felt the calmness replace your pain as you pass over that bridge. Once again you will know true peace and have the freedom to roam. You will be missed more than I can say. And truely I was the one blessed when I first found you wondering that lonely spring night some 13 years ago. Thank you again Boy Boy for being at my side and sharing those years we had together.

Gary Sowa

God bless all who have suffered the loss of a loving family friend. May the light of heaven shine brightly upon our broken hearts as we grieve through these extremely difficult times.

Dewayne Stamelli

Only a Cat

How can such a small creature leave this large an empty space in your heart when he's no longer here?  
I have known for a brief period that my friend's time was nearing the end, due to his advancing age and failing health.  
The future may help me to appreciate this more, but it is still too recent for me to feel that I could have been prepared in anyway for the profound sense of loss I'm feeling. The loss of a loved one is not easy to bear and even harder to understand when reduced to mere words. The bond between companions isn't limited by words, but defined by love and happiness in their presence, the ability to help you see the lightness more clearly than any surrounding darkness when life gets you down.  
By any measure of friendship I was fortunate to have shared a part of my life with this fellow inhabitant of the planet.  
The difficulties of dealing with life's problems seemed to bring out another aspect of our unspoken communication that is not easily or completely covered by words. Times when emotions, events or illness seem to outweigh fact and reason brought about an amazing ability to comprehend and influence our outlook and mood.  
When I remember some of his antics and the traits that were uniquely his, or reflect on how much I received in return for whatever was invested in his care and feeding then I realize what a bargain I was given. Many a day, with a newly filled food supply he chose to give and receive affection first, then to see to his other needs after this priority was met.  
At other times I would be involved in reading a book or paper and if repeated attempts to gain my attention failed he would deposit himself directly in my line of sight as a proven method of getting the attention he sought. Cats don't smile but I guess their purring is about as good a substitute as you could find.  
I could continue to list his attributes, habits and the reasons why he continually brought a joy to my life but I think you either already know or I could never explain it to you in a way you would understand.  
I do know that I will really miss him, but I'll be that much richer for having shared a time in this life with him. Bozo will remain alive in my thoughts and my heart for he was much, much more than Only a Cat.

C.T. 5-23-98

For Brackie. A special friend, your pain is over. You'll be missed always.

Iain Campbell

Brande,
You were with me for 18 1/2 years, and I've never had a better friend..I can't eat ice cream any more without thinking of letting you lick the bowl..and I miss your warm fuzzy body purring me to sleep at nite..I still cry when I think of you, probably always will.....Love, Mom

Brandi was a neglected and mistreated little girl when she came to live with us. She soon became a precious member of our family. We got her two kittens to keep her company while we were away at work/school. Her cats miss her as much as we do. Brandi lived to an old age, and was our baby and the boss of the house.

Here is the web page I made as a memorial to our precious girl.

>http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Chateau/4933/

Animals give us so much while they are with us. We should love them and care for them.

Cindy

Blessings my princess

SandraLea Watson

Brandi was such a loving pet to our family for many years. She loves our two little boys very much and was always protective of them. It has been very hard for all of us not having her but especially for other dog, Nica, for Brandi was a "mother" to her. Brandi suffered a few months with cancer but during all her pain she still was a great companion.

Denise

A tribute to our "Special Brandi". She was a one in a million girl. We never thought of her as a dog, she was our girl, sometimes Daddy's and sometimes Mommy's girl. She gave more Love and Loyalty than I can ever begin to write. She protected us, made us laugh, understood every word we said, but most of all she loved us unconditionally. Not having Brandi with us is something I don't know how to deal with. I just keep thinking that God must have needed another flower to make a beautiful bouquet... that is why he chose our "Special Brandi" Mommy & Daddy Loves you Brandi and you are always with us!

I'll always love you and will never forget you Brandon.
I miss you so much. I am heart-broken.

Patricia Steed

Brandon died on Friday July 23, 1999 after an illness that would have killed another ferret. He had his adrenal glands removed 2 years ago and approx. 6 months ago he became hypoglycemic. He recently started to go into comas and seizures every few days. He was a strong ferret and I hope a happy ferret once he came to live with us. When we go him from the SPCA he was a mess. He was taken from his previous owner because she was a pet collector and she could not take care of him or the other animals. When he came to us he was flea infested, and he was starving for love. We gave him that and more like other ferrets to play with, lots of food and lots and lots of love. We are going to miss him alot and we will always remember a sweet ferret named Brandon.

Valerie & Harry Fullmer Jr.

To my beloved friend, I thank GOD for you and the wonderful 13 1/2 years we had together. I miss you so very much. GOD Bless my love.

Anne Marie Wolfe

Thank you Brandy for being the best all-round little dog I ever had, and for the years of pet therapy we did together. You brought happiness to so many.

Carol Jenkins

Farewell, my special friend and hunting partner, may you rest in peace.  
May my prayers be with you.

Maurice & Rita Sherlock

Brandy was taken early and will be sorely missed.  
She was a very brave and loving girl - much loved by her family.

-Aimee Martin

Thank you for this site. All others out there know of loss and of grieving. We hope and pray that with each passing day the grief will be easier to deal with and the happy memories will shine through the grief, and that the happiness will surpass the grief. It has been many, many years since Brandy died, and most of the time I am ok. Then, there are times -- like when I find this website -- that I am transported back to feeling like it was the first day I was without her. My best to everyone who has committed part of themselves to their pets. rlt

A much loved member of your family, You will be much missed.

Bill and Evy S.

I explained to St. Peter  
I'd rather stay here  
Outside the Pearly Gate  
I won't be a nuisance,  
I won't even bark.  
I'll be very patient and wait.  
I'll be here chewing on a celestial bone.  
No matter how long you may be.  
I'd miss you so much if I went in alone.  
It wouldn't be heaven to me.

I just want to say that Brandy was a great dog. It took her many homes to find the right one for her, mine, but no matter what I knew Brandy and loved her. I guess that is why she was in my home the longest. I understood her and gave her what I could- I don't know if that might have contributed to her death, but nevertheless, she died doing what she loved- she was a great girl, and I will love her always!

I'll never forget the first time I saw you. Christmas, 1998 with those tacky reindeer ears on your head. I was hooked. Through the bad times and the good times, you were always there. You knew when I was down, and you were a clown. Never questioning, always loving. The youngest puppy ever to get the Canine Good Citizen Award at obedience class. (Remember JR and Jake?) Now you're gone to the Rainbow Bridge and you're playing with Friskey, Baby Dog, Oscar and Kippy. Grow, be well and happy, my baby. I'll see you at the bridge someday. I'll call your name and you'll come loping up just like before. And, we'll be together forever. I love you and miss you so much.
Love, Mom

A tribute to my canine companion who was always greeted me when I walked in the door and was always glad to see me. He lived for his daily walks and playing fetch with the racquetball. He will always hold a very special place in my heart.

Lois Donlry

He was truly a very special cat. He was very much loving and very much loved. We miss him so much.

Evelyn Duncan

Brandy was my best childhood friend. I got him for Christmas when I was four years old. He never left my side. He was a friend that I could count on, a friend I could trust, a friend who would always listen, and a friend who died loving me more than anyone ever could. He had so much personality. I remember setting down a fresh bowl of food and before he would even think about tasting it he would look up at me and wag that little tail as if he was thanking me for tending to his needs. He would take one lonely kibble at a time to the other end of the house, eat it and go back across the house for another. He would eat one at a time until he was full and then he would take one kibble again and throw it around the floor as if it was a mouse he wanted to catch but not hurt. He slept on my bed at night. He sat the couch with me when we watched T.V. He sat under my feet at diner without so much as a whine for food. He would follow me even if I walked two steps away from him. He was there to hug when I was sad. He was there to let me vent when I was mad. And for 17 long and wonderful years he was by my side. Through divorce of my parents to the loss of my father, through the victory of graduation to the heart ache of my grand fathers death. Brandy was there for it all. And in his elder days when he was blind in one eye, deaf, arthritic, and suffering from seizures due to epilepsy I hung on to him tighter and cradled him longer. I would wrap him in a towel when his little body would twist and turn with the spasms of his epilepsy, calling his name in a low voice so he would not forget that I loved him. I would sit with him and hold his bowl up higher so he could eat without bending down. I would bath him once a week in warm water to ease his hurting bones. I gave him hair cuts to keep him cool in the summer, and I bought him a sweater to keep him warm in the winter. All my efforts were worth it because he knew I loved him. But nothing I could do would ever take away his pain in life and so I decided to give my best friend the only gift I had left to give. Death. To ease his suffering and send him to a place where he could be free from pain and anguish. The last possible debt to him to repay his loyalty and love to me. On 01/13/99 Brandy was set free from all of that as he entered into a calm and peaceful sleep. As his eyes closed I know he saw me one last time and smiled a doggy smile for giving him freedom from the body that was holding him prisoner. I am now 22 years old and I will never have a best friend quite like my Brandy boy.

I will love you always Brandy,

Jody

Brandy was my special gift from God. She was my joy, my best friend, my heart and soul. At almost 17 years old it was time to return her to Him. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Carrying her to the vet and then bringing her home to lovingly place her in her eternal resting place. I still hear her, smell her and think of my girl constantly. My heart is now empty, my soul feels lost. I know we will meet again. I will always love you Brandy.

Mama (Lisa Viviano)

Brandy, You are missed so much, and I always think of you when driving in the van, I remember how you liked to put your head out the window and let your ears flap in the breeze. I felt sad when you lost vision in the remaining eye, It was such an injustice after all you had been through. Please remember me and we will be together someday...

Charles

We love and miss you.

Randine Parry

You will always be with us baby-girl!

Monika & Greg

To my loyal and best friend. I miss you.

Kathy

Brandy, You were my best friend in the whole world! We had many years together, and wish we could have had many more. Moma wants you back, sooooo very much, but cannot have you now. Just have lots of fun at the Rainbow Bridge, playing with all the other doggies, and be waiting for me, when I come to see you there! Then we will NEVER have to part again! We will be together forever then! Never forget how much moma loves and miss's you sweety.

Christine

Gone, but not forgotten. NEVER. * I am at such a loss. Brandy was wonderful, 16 yrs. of love. I miss her so much. I did not bury her at home, she went with the rest of dogs from my area. I hope I did the right thing.

Thank You,
Marion

Instead of mourning your passing,  
we celebrate the long, wonderful life  
you shared with us.  
All the love, joy, and happiness you brought us.  
Though you are no longer by our sides,  
you will forever be in our hearts and thoughts.  
You will always be our 'pumpkin'.  
Our lives are lonely and empty without you.

Love, always,  
Stephanie & Ed

Brandy, I wanted to write this tribute to you because I love you so very much. You died yesterday - so my grief is still so strong and I miss you so much. Everywhere I look in the house or yard - I still see you. Every time I try to eat - I see you wanting a little bite too.  
You were 14 1/2 years old when you passed on, so I knew this day was coming. I could see your health wasn't what it used to be. But even as your legs became more feeble from arthritis pain, you still would be ""Brandy"" and chase those grasshoppers. Or get up and try to beg for food at the dinner table. I think back on our final day together, I remember how you would look at me - you just seemed sad. You wouldn't lift your head or even try to get up - it was if you were giving up or just tired. We took you to the Vet office to try and get you help. We were told your kidneys were failing. You passed on the next day - so quickly and quietly. When the Vet office called and told me you had passed on in your sleep, my heart broke. I felt such grief and pain - and then I realized that was your way of helping me - to go on quickly. I just wish I could have held you one more time and told you how much I love you. You were the most loving dog. You always wanted to please me. I will miss you so much.  
I picked a spot to bury you over by Janie's swing set. It is quiet and peaceful. And you can watch us play out on the swings. At night the outside light will shine on your grave - so your body is not in darkness.  
I hope there really is a Rainbow Bridge and you are now there running again and being yourself. I will always hold you in my heart. God will bring us together someday - I know we will see each other again.  
I cherish the pictures I have of you and will keep them out to keep you close to me and my family. I hope you can still feel all the love I have for you now and always. I will light a special candle for you and hope that you will feel my love shine up to you. God, please watch over my Brandy for me.  
Love always and forever, Teresa your "mama"........

Dear Brandy, you are with your friend and keeper, Buddie, who passed on 4 years ago. I would love waking up in the morning with you curled up on my side of the bed. Your smile, and precious meow were so wonderful when I told you how pretty and special you were! You were always there when I returned home, I never had to worry. Your idea of getting fresh air was to sit on the front steps for a few minutes! You truly are my soul mate. You understood everything! I love you so much, and will always miss you! I know that you are in a happy place and that we will meet again! Love, Diane, you best friend and mommy

Brat, you are missed everyday that passes. I hope that you are now out of pain. Letting you go was the hardest thing that I have ever had to do.
I love you so very much...one day we will be together again.

Sharon Milton

Brat, you were ornery, obnoxious, difficult, jealous, willful, and bullying. You also taught this first time pet human how to give up control of her life and hand it over to your whims and needs. You were patient and tolerant in teaching me how to be owned by a cat. During the last few years you were as devoted, dedicated, and loving to me as I was to you. You comforted me when I was sick, you slept in my arms at night. You were always at the door to welcome me when I came home, and you eagerly curled up in my lap whenever I sat down.

Putting you to sleep was the hardest thing I've ever done, but I told you during that drive to the vet that I would do what was best for you, regardless of how I felt. I'm just sorry that you couldn't die at home, without the tube in your neck and the stress and fear that a visit to the vet always caused you. I loved you, I still love you, I miss you.

Donna Caissie

My little brat... I was there when she was born, I bottle fed her and raised her. She now lives on in her brother, her daughter and her granddaughters. She will live forever in my heart...

Kathy Kiesler

Always my friend, always my shadow. You are missed so much, and I hope you found Brodie when you crossed the Bridge.

Frannie

My Dearest Brendan,
I'll love you always.
While I miss you so much I can hardly stand it I know that you're free and able to walk again.
In heart forever.
Love, "Mom"

Brendan, my Heart Hound, you will always be with me. There are no words to describe how cheated I feel in having you for such a short time. You are deeply missed.

Elizabeth Cragan

My Valentine - Bret

My new life began when I was 13. Depressed because I was interested in boys and it seemed that everyone had someone to call their "special friend" except me. Nothing really made me happy and I was going through that teenager phase and hated everything about myself. Thinking I was too fat and not as pretty as some of the other girls. I hated just about everything. Valentines' Day was coming and I had no one to share that special day with. My Mom always gave me a little something for that day but of course it just wasn't the same if it didn't come from a boy. February 14, 1988 would be the last Valentines Day that I would spend feeling empty inside.

Ever since I could remember I wanted a dog. When I was very young, maybe five or six, I went as far as to pretend I was a dog. I took a bowl and put some water in it, peeled a carrot and pretended that it was a rawhide, took a winter scarf and tied it around my neck (as a collar) and another scarf attached to the one around my neck (as a leash) and I made my Mom hold the scarf (leash) and walk me around the house. I cut out every ad in the paper and TV Guide that I could find about adopting dogs. I even cut out dog food coupons in the Sunday newspaper, even though we didn't have a dog. I guess my Mother thought she better get me a dog or some therapy. So she opted for the puppy. She surprised me one day while we were driving around and went to the shelter. That's when my new life began.

I saw another girl carrying this little fur ball and I heard her say to her Mom, while she was walking past me, "there must be something wrong with him, his hair is missing in some spots - I don't want him", she said. I took one look at him in her arms as she was going to put him back in his tiny cage and I instantly fell in love. I asked the girl if I could take him since she didn't want him and she handed him over to me. He had worms and some hair missing on his back and tail and he was so nervous he through up all over me. Despite the worms and skin rash that made him loose his hair, I didn't even look at another animal. I wanted him - the minute our eyes connected he took a piece of my heart that I knew I would never get back. That empty feeling inside of me was filled. He was just 6 weeks old and I rescued that little fur ball, and all of his health problems, from the shelter. Not another lonely day went by after that.

He grew up with me while I was going through my teenage years. He was always there to listen to my problems, (and when you're a teenager you think no one has more problems then you). He always listened to me when I spoke, and seemed interested too! He was my protector, always watching out for me. Even his last day on this earth, if my boyfriend and I were playing around chasing each other or hitting each other playfully, and he didn't like it, he would go after my boyfriend or anyone that got too close to me. Years passed and he was with me through the good and bad times. Always listening. No one quite understood me like Bret. Even when I did start dating and had a boyfriend on Valentines' Day, my boyfriends always came second. When they asked if they could be my Valentine I told them my heart was already given out for all the Valentines' to come. They could be second, but never first. Not another Valentines' Day would pass that I felt empty inside, my life was complete with my soul mate.

Not many people understand - they say, "it's just a dog". I kind of feel sorry for those people that never have that closeness with their pet. When you think about it, your pet is the only one person that ALWAYS forgives you, even if you don't ask for forgiveness. Never complains to you about anything, even if they're sick. They are always there for you, just wanting to sit next to you, (or on your lap - like Bret - he must have thought he was a Chihuahua, even though he was an 80lb Shepherd). Your pet is the only one thing that will never judge you on how you look or act and never have an opinion of you. The only thing he knows is that he loves you more then life itself and will do anything to protect you and keep you happy.  
~ Linda

Dear My Valentine, It was just 10 days short of what would have been our 11th Valentines' Day together when I had to help you with your journey to the Rainbow Bridge. When we took that last trip to the vet and I held you in my arms as the doctor gave you the relief you needed, I could instantly tell that you were relieved from the pain you were suffering. The weight of you body lying against mine was massive, and that is a feeling I'll never forget. I didn't want to leave that room after you were at peace. How could I leave you??? You were my life. I just couldn't let you go. I wanted to go with you. I wished the Doctor would have given me the shot too, but I knew it wasn't my time.

So I held you for a little while and left in tears with a broken heart that will never be fully mended. I went home and laid in your bed and cried myself to sleep. I could still smell your smell on your blanket. I stayed there for days. I didn't go outside and I couldn't eat. I missed you so much I got sick. When I did finally start living my life again and went outside for the first time since you were gone, I looked up in the sky and saw a great big cloud above our house. It was shaped just like you when you were a puppy, lying down on your tummy with your ears all perky. That's when I knew you felt like a little puppy again and you would never really be gone, just a little further away.

You have a new little brother now. I got him from the SPCA two weeks after I had to put you to sleep. He was 3 1/2 months old when I got him. He's a Shepherd mix, just like you. Those two weeks coming home to an empty house were the most horrible two weeks of my life. He will never replace you, and you will always have a piece of my heart that I'll never get back.

I tried everything to help ease the pain you were feeling in your back, but nothing worked. You were in so much pain and I couldn't see you like that anymore. So I decided that I would have a pain forever inside of me if that's what it takes to relieve you from your pain. I know you're playing with Babe, steeling her toys away from her and Grandpa is yelling at you and Babe to go lay down. Remember that time may bring new furry friends in my house but none will be as special to me as you were, and still are. I know you're running around and playing, pain free, just like you use to, and watching over me and protecting me like you always did. I had to give My Valentine the peace that you deserved. Be a good boy. Daddy and I will see you at the Rainbow Bridge before you know it, and together again we will sing your song I always sung to you, the "Sunshine Song". Watch over Babe and Grandpa. You are and always will be in my heart forever.  
~ Love always and forever,  
Mommy

P.S. Don't worry - I'll bring your cookies and Dino - (Your favorite toy)

"You are my sunshine  
My only sunshine  
You make me happy  
When skies are gray  
You'll never know dear  
How much I love you  
Please don't take  
My sunshine away"

Dear Brew,

I'm sorry that I didn't get a chance to foster you as I had planned and that you passed away in the shelter. You were still surrounded by love and I hope that now you live in all the peace and love that you deserved. Myself and the other pound volunteers have a special place in our hearts for you and you are in our thoughts.  
Hugs and kisses,  
Lori

My little Brewster was everyones best friend.

Gina

My dear Brian, when I first saw you in that rescue center at 2 years old, you took hold of my heart in such a special way.
We have been through everything together...tough times at home with Dad, leaving home on our own, a violent marriage, a messy divorce, a broken back when I fell off a horse at work, years of pain, and finally, happiness, a lovely husband and a beautiful child whose side you never left. But then it was your turn for all the pain, and just like you helped me through every day, so I did you.
You never wanted for anything, and although I never had much money, I always said money was NEVER a problem where you were concerned...what do you think I kept all those credit cards for??
On the Monday before you left us, we were at the vets and I paid that days treatment, (some £200), and I couldn't have cared less if it was £2000, as you really seemed to be doing so well. But ill never forget that look you gave me as I paid, it was sad, as if you knew it wasn't the 'miracle' I was looking for. I'm just so glad that the treatment you received meant you stayed with me without suffering.
Somehow, I always knew you weren't going to be here for Christmas, and I'm just so sad to know I was right.
Brian, I will always be grateful to God for bringing you into my life. You were the best friend anyone could ever hope for, and I just cant believe you're not going to come walking through that door.
I'm content in the knowledge that you're at rainbow bridge waiting for me, because I saw the rainbow come for you, and that was before I'd even heard about rainbow bridge.
I also hope its not too long before we meet again.........
I love you so much baby,
sleep well, and play forever,
mummy xxx xxx xxx

Brian, you were such a special and beloved friend.
I will miss you every day until we can be together again.  
Happy Christmas baby,  
love you and miss you  
Mummy xxxxx

In Memory Of:
My Precious Briana

God saw that you were getting tired, And a cure was not to be......

So He put His arms around you, and whispered, "Come with Me."

With tearful eyes I watched you suffer, and saw you fade away.

Although I loved you dearly, I could not make you stay......
I loved you enough to let you go........
A Golden heart stopped beating, and another Angel got her wings........
The love Briana gave to me was special........
it was unconditional..........
Your little body I can still feel so perfectly against my side......
My arms held you when you were scared and when you just wanted to be held and loved.......
To find you sitting in front of me in my sadness.....
looking at me as if you were trying to say, "What can I do to make it all better for you?" To find your fur soft against my face where my tears have drenched. Never any words of judgment, never any desperate searching for comfort; Just your steady breath....
I held you when that chest rose and fell for the last time.......
Did I hold you enough? Did I give you every happiness you gave me, did I keep your stomach full? Did I do everything for you to make you comfortable?????
Every place I look down is where your paws have padded softly, coming to find me to rest against my leg. Everything I touch feels like I am touching for the first time, a life without your presence. A life without you being here with me............
I search for small traces of you to cling to, to breathe in and put inside my heart forever.........
What should I hold in my arms now? You are no longer held back by the confines of this house, this yard, this Universe is yours to run free....
and now that I have let you go...
return to my soul every once in awhile, visit my dreams and perhaps give me that solace once again........
When this life is through I will run with you again, gather you up in my arms and cover your precious face with kisses, and lots and lots of hugs.....
You saw me grow older, you heard my whispered hopes, muffled laughter. And now my gift from Heaven must return to where she came from.....
One of these days I will feel again that innocent love.....
and in my mind you still lie beneath my feet while I am on the computer, or laying beside me as I watch TV.....
laying sleeping in your bed beside me...
as I walk to the mail box you are still right by my side......
I can still see you opening your Christmas and Birthday presents....
you loved to get gifts ....
just like everyone does.........
Every time I get in the car I can see you jumping in and wanting to hang out the window and look and see where we were going........
and letting the wind blow your ears.....
you loved your treats, because you knew when you did good, which was all the time, you were going to get a treat.....
I can still you run to fetch the ball and bring it to me with your little tail wagging, and ready to go and fetch it again and again......
your presence is still by my bed in the middle of the night......
I will always see that precious little face of innocence.....
I can still see you watching me cut the grass, going from side to side on the carport to keep up with me......
You was my sunshine, my one and only sunshine, you brought me so much joy for 9 1/2 years.....
and you'll never know, Briana, how much I loved you and the happiness you brought to me.....
You are my guardian angel who helps me go the right way........
Please don't take my sunshine away........
but on April 14, 1999 Wednesday @ 5:30pm my sunshine was taken away.....

You will be with me forever in my memories and my heart, I will never

forget the happiness you

brought to me each and every day.....

I can only think of Briana and cry.

The life we shared is over now

I will miss her sweet and loving face.

I have loved her so completely

none could ever take her place....

I firmly wipe the tears away

trying not to dwell upon this pain.

But she was so much a part of me,

and my life will never be the same........

I will always miss you and love you......Mama Brenda

Wonderful and loving friend.

Michael Zimmerman

I miss you so much, my "Pretty Girl" with the "Sparkling Black Eyes" and "Licorice Button Nose". I want to hold you in my arms and have you fall asleep with your face snuggled in my neck. I think of you constantly, wishing you were here with me once more. You left me too soon my sweet, precious angel. Someday I'll join you in heaven and we'll never, ever be apart again. I'm positive as I can't believe that when you love someone with such intensity, that emotional energy could ever die. Until then, please remember me, your Mommy, who loves and misses you with my whole heart. I love you "Pretty Girl".

Thank you for listening to my heartache. It helps to know that there are others in the world that can understand the powerful pain of my grief.

Thank you and God bless and keep our babies safe until we join them at the Rainbow Bridge.

Diane Thoma

Tribute to Miss Bridget, you will be missed greatly and were such a good friend, always aware of your surroundings and ready to protect. You were such a special friend and nothing or no other dog will replace you. We miss you, Dad and Mom

I miss you very much. I feel empty inside now that my security is gone. You gave me the best 17 years I could have asked for. I love you .

Vanessa Wilkerson

In loving memory of, Brie, our dear sweet English Setter. We will miss you. We release you to be with Bessie at the Bridge. We will always remember and cherish your loving ways. Run free in the fields beside Bessie. Companions forever now. Our girls at the Bridge. Wait for us and we will again be joined together. It is ok, Brie. Run Free.

Ken and Carole Miller

My lovely, dear Brighton, I miss you so much. You were a wonderful companion and a best friend for 11 years. Please forgive me, I'm so sorry you suffered at the end. I hope now you are curled up with Ben and playing with Arun, Tegie, Bear and Socks. I'm sure Nif is looking after you all!! Katman misses you and doesn't seem to know what to do with himself. I miss you greeting me at the door when I come home. You were such a beautiful kitty with your ultra shiny black fur and cute white spot at the tip of tail. I will meet you at the Rainbow Bridge someday. Love, your mommy, Kristi

To the most affectionate, naughty and mischievous cat I have ever known. I will miss your pouncing on my bed at night, laying on my lap and greeting me at the door when I come home from work. Your cat sister, Julia misses you as well and asks for you every day. One day we'll all be reunited.
God bless you!

Karin Tkacz

My husband and I got Brite when she was 5 years old. She had been a champion in Obedience and Training and was being retired. Her owner wanted her to go to someone who would make her "princess of the palace". We felt lucky to get a dog like Brite. On the way home, she was on the seat with me in the back of the jeep and stared at me all of the way home (4 hours). It was like she had been waiting for me and was so glad to see me.

Our agreement on getting a dog was, ok in the house - but not in the bedroom. The first night - I was sticking to the agreement - my husband tells me, "we can't leave her out there all by herself". Well that did it - she slept next to me in our bedroom from then on.

She became my best friend. We are self employed and brought her to the office everyday. She was my constant companion.

Employees loved having her here, customers thought it was terrific that we had a dog a work.

She was a gentle soul and a terrific friend.

Last Thursday, the angels came to take her away. She had been sick about a week and we had taken her to WSU Veterinary Hospital - one of the best hospitals in the country. But her heart gave out. I didn't get to say goodbye and it hurts.

Here's a poem one of my employees wrote about her on the night of her passing:

Our Golden Girl

When strangers meet her, face to face
They say, She's sweet, but she's so old
Then from Michelle comes quick response
How could they be so bold?

You do not know this golden girl
So, bear with me a moment.
And I'll explain her presence hear
If you'll refrain from comment.

In many ways she's therapy
When some of us are blue.
This dog is our security
And she's our mascot, too!

She's why we carry snausages
Instead of human snacks.
Always under foot at lunch
For, appetite she never lacks.

What about the hair, you say?
Well, no one minds her shedding
It's probably because it comes
From so much of our petting!

We love it when she places
Her nose upon our laps
And envy her in many ways,
Especially the naps.

Her quite presence radiates
A warm and radiant light
And all who love her, will agree
There's no dog, quite like BRITE.


And there never will be. Thank you Brite for the 10 years I had with you. Not by my side anymore, but always in my heart.

Michelle L. Dickman

Goodbye sweet Britta, our beautiful German Shepherd. You brought us so much happiness and we miss you so much. We are grateful for the years we spent together and for your unconditional love and protection.

We will never forget you Britta and know that one day we will be reunited at Rainbow Bridge.

Love you forever
Belinda, Carol, Lindsay & Mark

I love you Brittany - all the way to the stars and back again! Thanks for being such a special part of my life for these ten years. I'll never forget you.

Maryanne Guillerm

Dear Brittany, I am so sorry you died. I hope your happy in your new home. Please God, take care of my dog. I hope your having a good time. I bet Missy was waiting at the rainbow bridge and Alshea. I hope you have all the garbage you want and any thing you want.

From Michael

I'm sorry you passed away. Have a good time. God take good care of Brittany. I hope you have lots of space to run around!

Also, Michael wrote this poem for you:

To Brittany, I love you, no other animal can separate us. I love you, I will forever. Brittany, Brittany, she's our girl. She protects us in danger. She barks at the strangers and most of all she barks at the garbage men. She's a nice dog and always fun! Chews on her bone that I gave her for Christmas. Best doggy.

Brian Bolivar

Brittany

When love is given unconditionally  
It is the sweetest of love  
That love can ever be.  
How lucky then were you and I  
To have found and loved our Brittany.

Jackie Ferrell

She was a special furbaby that will be missed.

Denise Dodd

My dear Baby Britt,

I miss you and love you more than you can imagine. I still find it hard to believe you are not waiting for me when I come home, that you're not doing your funny little thing by the door so that I'll know you want out. I always felt safe when you were near - you always protected me so that I was never afraid of anything. You were a beautiful light in the world - and your memory still glows. Take care, baby girl, we'll be together again someday at the bridge.

Love to you always, darlin',
Mom

To my precious Brittany, my best friend, I love you so much and will think about you everyday. I will miss you so much. I LOVE YOU

Jody Smithson

Dear Britty,  
You will always be remembered as the "good cop" at our house and as our beloved "Glue Girl", for always sticking so near to us, all of the time. We love you and will always remember your sweet sweet face and loving eyes.

John and Dottie Hararas

Britty we'll miss you.
No more worrying about cars.
You'll never be hungry or cold again.

God please keep Britty.
Help Neil and us grieve her loss.
God speed.

Neil Grimmett

Bro wasn't a pet- she was family- a calico kitten who no one wanted- soon, she was part of our lives. She always knew when anyone(animal or human) was sick or upset. she got my mother through heart surgery, drank from a cup, had to sample whatever we ate- she loved pizza! I just cant believe she's gone. She slept in my mother's arms, kissed everyone goodnight. Every Christmas, she stole an ornament from the tree. (she's return it a month or 2 later) She fought her way back from kidney and heart failure-blindness, was paralyzed- but walked again. All for us- she knew we needed more time with her. But this time, she didn't have the strength. we'll never forget you, Bro. I love you, I always will!

Boo Boo Kitty,
I'm so sorry we had to put you to sleep but you were so tired and you couldn't run and play anymore.  
I will miss you so very much. You were such a spit fire and so stubborn and that I will miss the most. There will never be another Brody and I thank you for always being there to comfort me and the kisses.  
I love you and miss you my love. See you on the other side.

Mom

Rainy was a deep river, and will be forever missed by his mommy and friends.

Beth Roberts

Bronson died of hepatitis. His liver was diseased for a long time. He wasn't sick until the last week or two.
At his prime, he weighed 138 pounds. He was a lovely, kind, gentle, affectionate, devoted dog. He is dearly missed.

Darlene Strandlund

Bronson Gent passed away on 9/20/99 at the age of 7 from Lymphosarcoma. Our love for him will live on through the years. He changed our lives and we miss him horribly. I will never forget this wonderful, brave and very loving dog. Everyone who knew him loved him. He was a free spirit who loved beyond human powers. Rescued from a horrific life, he accepted us and loved us with all of his life. Our lives will not be the same without him. God bless his little soul in heaven.

Bronx was so special. I first met him when I did an internet story of how he raise three baby birdies. Later a similar story appeared in the local paper.

Only a few hours ago, after celebrating his first birthday of his adoption by owner Janice McSorley, Bronx was hit by a jeep and killed.

Tonight, he remains at the vet's office while it is decided whether he should be buried or cremated.

By heart goes out to his owner. It is so hard to have such a beautiful, loving pet lose his life only two hours after a birthday celebration ended.

He will be greatly missed after his so untimely death.

Carol Hyatt, Auntie to beloved Bronx

Sugar-brown - I truly wish that you're happy and loved, healthy and strong, cuddled and snuggled. I hope that you get treats and milk whenever you want them, and are given "lovins" all day long. You are my favorite "babycat" EVER and I'll always remember you and love you. Be happy, my love-bug - and know that one day we'll be together again. I love you more than words could ever express .. .. your mama.

Melissa Brooks

Brown Sugar was a special little girl. From the moment we brought her home she was the happiest when she was with us. The evenings were her time as that is when we settled in and she knew that her daddy's arms were now available for holding her. She would get in his arms and look up at him with her loving eyes and proceed to settle in for hours. The fact that the blood stopped circulating in his arms made no difference to him...he would hold her for hours. At no time were doors allowed to be closed....only left ajar, so that there would be easy access if she decided she wanted to know what was going on behind those doors. After 21 years you get use to having no privacy! The 21 years we were allowed to have her all went by in a moment's time. It seemed like only yesterday I was holding my full-of-life little girl and then in a blink of an eye I was holding her as I had to say good-bye. The pain is very cutting and very real. We shall never love another as much as we did our "Sugie". When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. Our love is unending......mom and papa

We loved you.  
We'll miss you until we meet again.  
Don't wait for the angels to feed you those ham-sandwich biscuits, GRAB THEM!!!  
XXX OOO XXX OOO forever.  
Cathy Ian Kyle Axel & Remi

Brownie was my best friend. I had her from a puppy, she loved me and I love her. My childhood was not a pretty one and Brownie helped me through it, by being there for me to love. She had the biggest brown eyes I have ever seen and loved to give me kisses. She made me feel loved and needed. The die she died a piece of me died too. I can close my eyes and see her coming to meet me after school, she was always there waiting. I lost her 37 years ago and I still miss her and think about her and the love we shared.

Joann Smith

I moved to Singapore, and had to leave him behind even though I didn't want to. I missed him, though not as much at first and didn't realize how much I loved him.  
After a year, I suddenly had a dream about him and the next day, I was informed that Brownie was put to sleep by his owners(They were keeping him till I came back). I cried for days.  
I would like to dedicate this poem to him...

Forgive Me

As each year passes and you grow weaker  
Especially in your final years  
I should have known, should have been there,  
I was just blinded by the sight  
Of your caring part-time owners

I knew you weren't going to live forever  
I knew you didn't have what you used to have  
But I never really gave thought  
To how we would say our good-byes

I didn't like moving, leaving you  
But what was two years, heck, I was young  
But you've shown me, two years  
Is a long time to wait

The news really hit me,  
Why didn't you wait?  
I felt the pain, and did a normal thing -  
I grieved

First I just felt the pain  
Then I felt the anger, why didn't you wait?  
Finally I felt the guilt build up in me  
I should have been there, done something

Now I realize, you were waiting  
All those eight long years  
You were resisting, fighting,  
But in the end, you lost

I know I should've put you out of misery  
I'm sorry I didn't do it  
I hope you can forgive me  
Brownie, I'm sorry

- Tisha

Brownie (aka Budboy)  
Skitzy, Daddy and I miss you very much. Now I know why you were always so full of head-butts and purrs. You only had 3 years to give us all your love. You did a good job, little buddy. I just wish you could have been with us longer.  
We love you very, very much!!!!!!!!!

Mama (Debbie)

My best friend for 13 years, in my heart forever...

Lisa Marcum

You meant more to me than anything in this world. Nothing has been the same since you are gone. You are deeply imbedded in my heart. Love you always and forever. Take care of Rassie for me. Wait for me.

Cheryl Schultz

Exactly one year has passed and we have not forgotten you 'little man'. It doesn't take much to cause a tear to trickle down our cheeks just thinking of you. You have a little sister now. Her name is Skipper. She has a way to go to live up to you, but someday she will get there. We keep your memories in our hearts always. We loved you, Poopie Man.

Terri, Bobbie, Rikie, Ed

Dear Baby Brucey, You were such a good cat right up to the very end. You were so brave walking into that carrier and you didn't cause any problems. You even charmed the vet. I never told you how much I loved you but I really did and I still do. Every time I pick up something in the dining room, I automatically look for you on your chair under the table. I still have your fur stained cushion on the chair waiting for you. Baby Bruce, go to your brother Theodore Joseph and your sister Kudz, they will take care of you until mommy meets up with you again. I love you Brucey!

Diana Brodman Summers

Brue my darling companion, I loved you with a full heart,
And watching you suffer my special friend tore my soul apart,
many times you comforted me,
And the tears I've cried for you would not even fill the sea,
But an ocean is not as deep as the love ,I will always carry for you,
Remember the precious times we had there were so very many my beautiful canine,
Our hearts and love for you are forever, entwined,
Yes I gave my heart to you, and with fierce loyalty, you protected, and saved me from unwanted foe,
But where I stand in the land of living Booboo, I knew we had to let you go,
You deserved your dignity in your goodbye,
And yes, my wonderful Brue we felt your spirit fly,
My Beliefs tell me, that we shall meet again,
In a place of fun and love free of all pain....
I always loved a rainbow, they seemed so special to me,
Now I realise the significance of a rainbow, that you shall be waiting for me there,
When both of us are forever free.
I love you Booboo.
Gayle in Memory of Best Friend Brue 5/2/99 xxxxx

Bruiser was my special friend and companion. I miss him so much,

Diana

Good Bye Bruno. See you on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. You will never be forgotten. The empty space you left in our souls will never be filled completely only 1/2 full.

Sandra Villagran

I just have to say....we will miss you buddy. I still remember when I first bottle fed you. We love you brute.

Richard Hickman

My Dearest Brutus,

You were the most amazing puppy I have ever met in my whole life. Please forgive me for not being able to make you well, I do love you so very much. Although I saved your life the first time we met at the pound, I could not do it this time & I will love you forever!!!!!

Love Always,

Mom & Dad

Our little Brutus:  
We love you so. We love you so. I thank you for choosing us, for giving us your life and love, unconditionally. We will always remember the many wonderful memories that you have given us. Please know how special you are and how loved you are, always. We will forever keep you in our thoughts and hearts.
Brutus, you are always #1 to us.  
Love your mom and dad, Beth and Kurt

BRUTUS

Brutus was a big, black Bull Mastiff, Lab, Pit Bull Mix. He came to us, as a stray, in March of '90. Our house soon became his - he allowed us to live there. He slept in bed with us (all 120 lbs. of him). ate with us, and was there for all the good times and the not so many bad times - he was family. When he became ill in '98, we tried our best to give him more time. He stayed with us for four more months before he said "goodbye". There are no words that can express how we felt about him and how much we miss him. Not a day goes by that I don't mourn for him. He was our Mister, Big Guy, and Brutus. We will never, never forget you, Bru.

Your loving family,  
Bobby, Brett, Greg, Bobi, Erika, Arielle, and Saundra.

In loving memory of my best friend, Brutus, a Yorkie who passed away 12/22/99 at the age of 17 1/2 years. He gave me unconditional love without ever demanding anything in return.

Carole Mullins

Brutus,
   My big Brutiski. Although I had you such a short time you helped me over the grief of loosing Boots. You were like a miracle. You just appeared one morning on the porch. Although your previous master inflicted such pain, you trusted me with your heart. The brief time we had together was perfect. Mommy will see you again at the Rainbow Bridge. You be good and watch out for all your brothers, Boots, Two Socks, Dakota, and Zues. You stay with Zues he will keep you with my pack until Mommy gets there.

Love you and miss you terribly,

Love Mommy and Daddy

Your tender heart and loving ways will always bring joy to my life. I miss you deeply, but pray that you have found peace and comfort. I love you Brutus! Be good! We will be together another day!

JodieAnn Cady

God bless our sweet little bear of a ferret, Bryson.

He got cancer too young, but held on to enrich our lives with his presence for almost a year longer than the vet said he could. He finally died, the morning of the day I write this, and we miss him very much.

He was such a *good* boy...

Manny, Geri and Naomi

Bubba, (AKA- The Boss)
You were the love of my life and always will be.
A Champion in every sense of the word. What a beautiful boy, my Bub!
How proud I am of you.
You left far too early. But not without giving us some beautiful children and grandchildren.
And, oh how you loved puppies. Especially yours!! Me too, Bub!
I know you are not suffering, but I know in my heart you are the one who waits patiently by the gate for me. And, Bubba, I will be there one day and know your sweet kisses again.
Please look after Murf. He tends to wander you know! There is a lot of family there, and I know you are all together. And, I know too that Sadie and Jazzi are right there beside you. They were your buds!
Tell Pat, that she can show you off until I get there, then she will have to give you over!!
We will never be more than a thought away from each other Bub. Thank you for everything you brought into my life.
Mom

Bubba,  
You were and are our puppy angel.  
Thank you for loving us so, and teaching us how to love.  
We miss you so much that our hearts hurt.  
You are once in a life time blessing and we were so blessed to have you for almost 12 years.  
Thank you for your love.  
We will love you forever.  
By the way, you must be a heart thief, because you took our hearts with you. Keep them safe until we meet again.  
We love you and we know that you love us still.  
Forever.  
Mommy and Daddy.

Bubba was much more than just a chicken. He was our Funny Valentine, comical and loveable. He had a little brass bell on a chain that he loved to ring. He was loved very much, and is deeply missed.

Chuck and Arlene

Bubba I love you so very much and I'm sorry you had to leave. You and Spudsy are back together again. I know you wanted to stay with me and I wanted you to stay but I couldn't let you keep hurting. You were so scared and terrified I didn't know what else to do. Tonight you sleep with the angels and are free of all that was hurting you. I wish I could understand what was going on so I could fix it but at least now one of us is free from the pain. Mommy will be okay because you and Spuds will live forever in my heart. Someday I will be able to open my heart to another puppy and share the love we had but till then I'll hold fast to your memories. One day we will be together again and nothing will ever separate us. I love you and miss you both with all my heart.

Love Mommy

Dear Bubba: Oh, how I love you. I'm so sorry that I couldn't fix what was wrong with you. I miss you so much. Home is not the same without you. I will never ever forget you. I'm so glad that you chose me to live with that day almost seven years ago. Sweetpea and Wild Thing look for you every night. You will always be in my heart. I love you.

Love, Mom.

Bubble was a shy, small cat. We bought her when we moved house to keep our first cat Jasmine company. Needless to say, Jasmine didn't appreciate Bubble to begin with.

The day came when Jasmine accepted Bubble as her friend and little sister. We were sitting in our sun room - each with a cat on our lap. Jasmine stretched across and began giving Bubble a bath. It was one of the happiest moments we've ever shared with our cats. Even one of the happiest of our lives. Fish and I cried as our kittens purred and bathed each other.

Bubble was always adventurous, and wanted to spend every moment outside chasing cockroaches, lizards, butterflies and leaves. She smelt like flowers from sleeping in the pots in the garden. When she was little we could never get her to come inside...she was never really that interested in food, so it was difficult to entice her. She even used to go outside in the rain.

In the last year she had become more home loving, and last winter spent more time at home than ever before. She even got a little tummy from eating too much mince.

Her voice was small and timid and the only time she meowed was to notify us that she had caught a cockroach or leaf, or to announce that she had arrived home.

She didn't really like to be picked up that much except for at night, when she would wait to be carried up to bed. She would flop over my shoulder, eyes half closed gazing at Fish, and would start to purr. I would carry her up the stairs and put her in our bed. She loved to sleep with us. She was always very fair - spending a couple of weeks on my side, then moving over to Fishes side to keep things even.

The night before she died she slept on my side of the bed. She was particularly affectionate and woke me up several times for a cuddle and pat during the night.

And that's how I remember her, purring and just so beautiful with her delicate manner and little pink lips.

Without our Bubble life just isn't the same. These are just a few little things I loved about her, there are many more...

You remain in our hearts forever Bubble, we would give anything to have you back..

We love you.....Kylie and Fish

Dearest Bubbles, you were the best little Keeshond you knew how to be...a great watchdog and a fine friend. You were born here at home and lived your whole life here because that's what you wanted. There's an empty place in our house and in our hearts that will never be filled by anyone else. Now you're with Amy, your doggie mama, and the two of you can play and race over the green, grassy hills together while you wait for me to come for you. Have you met your aunties, the "princesses"? Don't worry, my courageous little girl, I'll be able to pick you out from all the others. All I'll have to do is listen for the loudest woofs! Love, Mom

Tribute to a loyal and loving friend, that will be missed very much! Sleep well my little friend till we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge.

Jan Fasiang

I saw your health was fading and a cure was not to be
so God gently patted your head and whispered, "Come with me"....
I handed you to MY trusted MASTER and know He will give you love
until we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge above.
--Farewell my friend, Bubbles. I love you so very much!

---Angelique

Dear Bubby,

Mommy loves you so much and will never let a day go by that I don't think of you. I'm sorry I put you through all the suffering this past week with sub-q fluids and force feeding. I just wanted you to live forever.
Grammy Lintner will keep you safe and love you until mommy's time is gone and I can be with you again.

Your brothers and Bandit love you too, and so did daddy.

Until we meet again, please be happy.

I'll love you always.

Mommy

In tribute to my Buckles I would like to say that Buckles was the best dog that anyone could ever ask for. He was my first true best friend and he taught me so much about life. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him and miss him. I wish we could have had more time together, I miss you my "little man". Love you more than life, your mom.

You were the sweetest little dog and my best buddy. I am grateful for the many years we had together and for all of the unconditional love and affection you gave me. I love you so much, and I miss you dearly. Goodbye my little Buckaroo.

Jeff

Cammie,

You now have your eyesight back and you can now romp and play again as you did when you were a puppy. Find Cassie and she'll take care of you.

Mommie and Daddy love you and miss you. The candle is lit for you to find your way back home to see us.

Buckwheat, you are a friend never to be forgotten! Though I can't feel sorry for you, given where you are now, I do miss you. I still wake every morning expecting to see you sitting on my bed, staring at me, waiting for me to wake up. You taught me a lot and trained me well. If cats reincarnate, you know where to find me. The door will be open.

Ken

What an honor and constant pleasure it has been to share my life and love with this noble being for so many years.

Mike Steele

Bucky was a great cat of 18 years. Affectionate, loved to be held and kissed. As a kitten he was not expected to live because he came down with distemper. With much love and medicine and special foods/supplements he pulled through. It left him with not much of a meow and his purring was intermittent. He gave us much joy and when he started loosing weight and the vet ordered tests we found he had kidney failure. All we could do is hydrate him with an IV, which made him feel better. A dear friend and I would administer the IV and he would be more comfortable for about three days. He still ate whatever "he" craved. (Turkey, beef, eggs, baby food). Then we knew it was time, so hard to make that decision. The tears flowed all night. I kissed my sweet Bucky good-bye next morning and his eyes told my husband and I that he was ready to go. He is buried along with many pets that left before him. We keep a picture of him curled up in a basket sleeping in the bay window. We miss him as do his brothers and sisters (cats and dogs) but we know he will be waiting at the Rainbow Bridge with the others where we will all meet one day!

Sandee Olsen

Bucky thank you for all the happy times we have together you were very special in every way you give so much love that was so easy to love you in return I will miss you for the rest of my life you will always be in the hearts of all that know you is not one day that goes by with out think in of you always in our hearts Tom Maria

Words cannot describe the loss I feel. Bud was my special friend for 16 years, and I love him more than anything I know. I miss him dearly ... my life is not the same. A piece of my heart is gone forever, and I am sooooooooo sad.

Richard K Swartzell

Bud -you brought light into our lives and love into our days and nites. You were so loved in so short a time -we know you will bring love to where you are now and still receive our love everafter. Lydia - Craig - Andrea will never forget you.

Thank you Bud for being my friend. For being kind and considerate in the way that you would wake me up. Thank you for your own unique way in letting everyone know that you were around. Thank you for teaching Sam and Poncho the benefits of your wisdom and knowledge. Thank you for instilling in me the desire to be the best that I could be. Thank you for the honor and joys of loving you and having you love me. You will be missed, but I have the solace of knowing that I carry your memory in my heart everyday. Thank you for being you. I love you! Momma

There will be only one Buddah. Those whose lives he touched can testify to that fact. It is hard be believe that one small rat could have that kind of effect on people, but he did. He was Jesse's special buddy. He will miss taking you for rides in the car on his shoulder. Candy will miss taking you to her college classes. Everyone will miss your comforting grunting noises that you made while you sat on our shoulders and the peace that you spread with your touch. We love you and know you wait for us.

Jesse Evans & Candy Miesen

Buddha,

I know you're in heaven now and not in pain anymore, but I miss you.

Mom

Buddie, you are greatly missed. We are all so sorry about your burial. If I had found out earlier, I would of given you a proper burial. But I know that Grandpa and Dave are taking good care of you. Grandpa always wanted a dog, now he does. I'll see you one day, until then, I miss you and I hope you are happier. Love you always and forever.

Sara

To Buddy, we will always miss you. Your loving brown eyes. Lying on your back, legs spread out above you. Chasing squirrels in the back yard. Laying on the bed, looking up at us. Moaning happily as we scratched your ears. We will think of you often.

Tim Lane

Buddy touched my life in a way I didn't anticipate. Buddy was a family member of our "B2" feral cat colony at San Joaquin Delta College. He was trapped last April in order to be neutered, vaccinated, and to have treatment for an eye injury. An unknown injury had destroyed his eye that consequently was removed to avoid future infections and complications.

Buddy became part of my cat household during his recovery period. A sweet tempered feral of about 4 months of age, he was in that gray area where one thinks that with a lot of time and patience he may become accustomed to human touch. He would allow me to handle him outside of his cage in short spurts and would not shrink from my presence. I knew he would need a lot of attention and work to tame. With 8 cats that had come to my house in the last year as part of our rescue program, I knew I would not be able to give him the time needed. Reluctantly I accepted that it would be best for him to be returned to his family and live his live as a monitored member of the B2 colony. I told myself that Buddy's first love was his cat family, and letting him go was the right thing to do.

After three weeks, Buddy's eye surgery had healed and it was time to face his return. One of the hardest things I have had to do was to leave Buddy with my colleague so that he could be released with his brother and sister to their B2 colony.

Over the last several months I have visited Buddy on a regular basis. I saw him turn from a bouncy kitten to confident adolescent and young adult. He flourished. He put on weight and didn't let his disability slow him down. He loved playing "chase the stick" games with his caretaker and his fellow felines. Buddy was having a good life.

I received an e-mail on Dec 2 that a black and white cat had been found dead on the west college road, victim of hit and run. Please God, I hoped it wasn't Buddy. It was and the day turned black. Sweet little Buddy, who had overcome so much, was gone. Why didn't I keep him, why didn't I put more effort into domesticating him, why, why, why? I am a year into feral cat rescue and colony maintenance. It is easy to overlook the triumphs and successes we have had when the failures are so devastating and the feral problem is so huge.

Buddy's memory will live on in a Buddy Memorial Fund that I will establish within our Delta College Friends of Campus Cats Foundation (a non-profit foundation to support and maintain not only our campus ferals, but also outreach and education into our community.) Buddy's Fund will be for cats which special needs for surgery.

Buddy in your brief life, you touched my soul. I will miss you more than I imagined possible.

Love, Ann

Farewell by baby boy. You gave me more joy and love in your short life than I can expect to receive in a lifetime. I miss the feel and touch of you and your endless kisses. I hope you are warm and safe. I will love you always.

Janet Heck

Buddy my little peanut I miss you so much my little friend  
Things just won't be the same without you.  
I'll Love you always my little guy  
and I know I'll see you at the Rainbow Bridge  
say hello to Gizmo & Ziggy  
God bless you baby.

Adam Stierle Jr.

Buddy,

Oh how my heart aches for you,
I feel so sad, the whole day through

Not able to have kids, you were my precious baby
Try to replace you? Not even maybe!

When will I stop crying and missing your sweetness
Your understanding brown eyes, and your gentleness

Your dog food, bowl, ball and all your stuff
I can't remove it, keeps you close, but not enough

How did all those 13 and 1/2 years go so fast
I wasn't ready yet, too just have you in my past

Coming home now, I search for you in all your places
Not even a tiny glimpse, of all your cute and funny faces

Just when I think Ill be strong, the tears come roaring down
In the backyard, in the kitchen, on your chair, or my ride into town

All the times I needed a friend, you were there
Hugging and Walking and running my fingers thru your hair

You were just such a large part of me, and, I of you
A love like ours, and parting the ways, hurts through and through

---------- For everyone that has lost a friend as great as mine, I am so sorry for your loss. It is one of the most painful, and heart wrenching things a human can ever go through. I feel that my dog was the most special and greatest dog in the world. He was not just any ordinary fellow. But I'm sure everyone feels this way when it happens them. I lost my dog to heart disease. He was with me for 13 and 1/2 years. He was a very tough guy, and fought harder than life itself to hang on. I had those most excruciating decisions of my life, to bring him to the vet. I have a job where I have to make really tough decisions on a daily basis, but nothing has affected me so profoundly as this one. To all of you missing your best friend today, my heart goes out to you with the biggest hug of comfort. No one understands better than you and me how it deeply painful this is go through. I prayer goes out to each and everyone of you.

sgp

Buddy you were the most special little spirit that ever entered into my life. It broke my heart to a million pieces everytime you had a coughing episode and nearly died. I found it so hard to accept that you were so ill. You were such a tough little fellow, hanging on just for me. I never ever wanted to have to make the choice to put you down. I wish you were here. The house is so lonely without you. Everywhere I look I expect to see you. Your gorgeous warm eyes, begging for your tummy rubs, cute scratches at the door. Your appreciation for dog treats, just watching you sleep and eat, run and play. I miss everything about you. Thank you for all the good times, we had so many of them. From vacationing to car rides to barking at other dogs in your chair in the livingroom window. I know your heart just couldn't do it anymore. As sick as you were you still humoured me by going for walks and pretending everything was alright. I know that grandpa is taking good care of you cause he was one of your best friends down here. Bye sweetie, I love you more than you could ever know.

Sharon

Buddy, owned, loved and missed by Jeff, June and Janelle Edwards. You were the best friend to Jeff always ready for your walk, always ready to play and please.  
Your were June's companion when Jeff was traveling, always watching out for her. Your were Janelle's first dog, her play mate, letting her put your tail and hug you.  
Your family misses you very much and you are always in their thoughts. Someday they will get another friend but there will never be another Buddy.

Buddy, you never got a fair chance. Even beating cancer in one way, it was determined to get you in another. I thank you for loving me so very much and unconditionally. Most of all, I thank you for trusting me after all you must have been through. I only pray for the heaven you so richly deserve. I only wish I could have done more to save you. I will never, ever forget you. And the piece of my heart that went with you will never ever grow back. I love you, Buddy.

Lisa DelCasale

We miss you,Buddy. And we want you to know we love you.

Eric and Laurie Angel

Suddenly became ill with cancer--put to sleep. We miss you so much. Little Emily doesn't understand, and neither do we. We love you, Buddy.

Donna

My Best Friend and shadow. I will always love and miss you.
Until we meet again at the bridge. Love always,

Kim (Mom)

Buddy died suddenly at the age of 8 of liver disease. He lived every moment to the fullest and was very sweet and affectionate. It's been two weeks since he has gone but I miss him more every day. There will never be another cat like him and I am thankful that I got the chance to have him in my life.

Tami

We took Buddy in from the breed rescue program and soon discovered that his needs were greater than we could meet. Buddy needed wide open spaces and was a roamer by nature. We sent him back into the rescue program in hopes that they would find the right family and home for him. Today, I received word that he was euthanized after attacking another dog.

All of us who were involved in this process let you down but hopefully now, you have the space you need to be free. Happy hunting, Buddy.....you are missed.

John & Melissa

Buddy was one of my kittens.... He was my baby.. I was there when he was born.... I held him as he died... He was a wonderful kitten.. he will be missed

Sarah Elmore

The sweetest special friend I never knew I could find in a small feathered body. I miss you so much.

Todd

Today (06-03-99) Buddy, a Yellow Labrador Retriever was put to sleep. he was born in `88 at our home. He was trained by Karl for 4-H and loved by all. We really miss him.

Karl, Katie, Pamela, and Michael

Have fun chasing the birds and butterflies
I will meet you at the Rainbow Bridge

Nancy

To Buddy, who touched everyone's heart that met him. So young, so sick, and no way to fix it. We all love you and look forward to seeing you again one day.

Debbie Crawford

Buddy, You came into rescue just 5 months ago. From a family who had mistreated you so. Your pain manifested itself in illness; bloat, cancer, heart murmur did persist. Today I took you to the rainbow bridge. As I held you I hoped it was your true wish.

Gloria Colangelo

Buddy, you entered our lives of your own free will and when it was time to go, you departed the same way. We were blessed with your special spirit and love. We miss you terribly and remember that we both will love you always.

Dave & Chris Howard

Buddy was one of a kind. A beautiful Yorkie who was so gentle with the whole family. He was sent into God's Loving Arms Thursday, April 8, 1999, from being hit by a car. This grief is overwhelming, and it's got me tied and twisted up into a big knot, but someday I'll be over the grief. I'll never, not in a million years, forget him. My love for Buddy is everlasting, as with all our animals that we've had thru the years.

I love you Buddy. I will miss your greetings at the front door when I come in from a hard day's work. I will miss you sleeping on my bed, me waking up and finding you under my blankets. I will miss your growling and perky-eared stares when you wanted to go potty outside. I will miss the perky-eared begging whenever I had some treats for you. Our love is everlasting. I await the day when we meet each other on the Rainbow Bridge.

Love always,

Richie

There are no proper words for this special little guy. He was the living definition of what special love is all about. He knew how to get to the heart & soul of anyone who befriended him. He left his beautiful spirit inside of us. We were his caretakers but he did much more for us than we did for him. We'll love him forever.

The sweetest Siberian Husky in the world; Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog International certified. When you left, it left a "Buddy" sized hole in my heart. Farewell, my Sweet Prince.

Patty Naimo & Family

We miss you so much.

Aaron & Yvonne

My Buddy had the strongest will to survive that I have ever experienced in my lifetime surrounded by animals. He had a long struggle with cancer, and when he was too weak & tired to meet the simplest needs, he would let me lift him from his quilt on my bed, be carried in my arms to his favorite bush outside. I would support him while he did his "business", all without a kitty's need for privacy. He took it all in stride, because he let me help him with my love.  
When he got too weak to eat and raise his head, it was time.  
He was very afraid at the end, as was I. I pray that he is free of pain, reunited with his friends, and will welcome me home when it is my time to see him again. I love you Buddy, always.

Mom

Buddy was my most beloved friend and supporter. He made me smile when I was sad, laugh when I wanted to cry and shared my life and gave me strength. I will miss him more than I can say, but I will remember his strength and soft loving eyes.

Please let Buddy's cancer and related illnesses be gone and let him be happy and pain free.

Mike Gisondi

A Special Thanks to our Buddy. She gave us so much love, and enriched our lives so. We will miss you greatly.

Jim & Judy

Buddy you were also a great inspiration to our family. We miss you alot.

Love mom & dad

Buddy,
You where suddenly taken away from us just like your little sister Marie-Belle. You brought us love, joy, and fulfillment. My life was complete with you in it. Now we must go on and believe that we will meet again. Be good to your little sister.

These precious words can only say you loved me well and are ever loved by me. I know we will join again.

I love and miss you so much.

Je t'aime beaucoup mon petit chien.

Love

Maman et Papa XOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

Buddy, who was nearly blind from cataracts, died trying to protect me from an unprovoked attack by a neighborhood Rottweiller. Despite his fighting spirit, he was a most amiable little dog, content to nap with me when I returned home from work or to walk as far as I wanted to walk. He put up with a weekly bath due to my allergies and never woke me during the night unless it was an emergency. He was a wonderful little dog spirit and I miss him so much.

KathTalla

Buddy was - is - a gentleman in a gold fur coat. I love you and miss you, my Buddy!

Regine

In Memory of Buddy

On a sunny Mother's Day morning in 1994 you hopped into our backyard and our hearts. Lost or let go we'll never know but you forever changed our lives. Our sweet little Buddy, all black and cute as can be, we took you in and gave you a home. In our five and a half years together we became a family, us three. You were our constant joy and comfort on good days and bad, especially the bad days when we could count on you to lift our spirits with your silly antics or noises or just your sweet adorable face. Your shiny black fur was so comforting to touch and your ears, so full of expression, would perk up and turn as if to hear us and talk to us. Oh how we miss you running up the stairs to welcome us home from work or to say goodnight. We miss you so much, our sweet little Buddy, our little pal ,our joy. We're so sorry you got sick and we hope you know how much we loved you and wanted you to stay with us forever. Words cannot express the happiness you brought us and the void that you have left behind. We hope you are happy running free on the Rainbow Bridge until the day when you will hear our voices and come hopping up to us again, a family reunited.

Frank & Kelly Nachtman

Budget was my heart and soul, my child-replacement. My angel kitty, who will be with me always. This is a tribute to the best pet I've ever had, or ever will. A true joy, every day until she got so sick, and she still fought like a trooper.  
I will miss her always. I love you so much, Budget.

Mama

I was fortunate to have her in my life for two short years. Bud was my best friend, confidante and playmate. I still miss her very much. Fortunately I've learned that all animals are very special with their own unique characteristics. They have all left me with something unique to remember them by, and have all found a permanent place in my heart.

Bud, you are in my thoughts every day and I miss you very much! I truly hope there is a Rainbow Bridge. It will be " Party Time" Bud!! What wonderful homecoming we will have!!

Love, Sue

I got you when you were only a puppy. The first night that I had you, You crawled right into bed with me. It was a fight to see who got the majority of the bed. I can remember all the fun times we had together. You would sitting at the end of the driveway waiting for me to get home from school. One of your favorite toys was your smurf doll. You were always playing with it. Then in the fall of 1986 we had to move. We left you with a neighbor. My heart broke when I heard that you got lose and ran away. I came down right away and tried looking for you. I never did find you. I hope someone did, and took good care of you. Someday I hope that we can meet again. At least I know you are having fun up their. At least I have alot of pictures that I can look back on to remember the good times.

With all my love,
Denny

Buffy, you have been so special in my life. You loved me and the whole family unconditionally. We will always miss you and love you forever.

J. Lee

Unconditional love, acceptance, loyalty, joy, a lifeline in making a bad day ~ good, my Buffy represented all of these things. Enrichment of priceless magnitude. Now there is this empty void ~ There are no adequate words to honor my "little furry best friend" ~ I love you Buffy & will hold you close to my heart until we see each other again.....With all my love ~

Brynn Lea Nanci Pierce

Buffy, I miss you so much. I can't quit crying. You were the best cat I ever had. I hope to see you again someday. Please know how much I love you and will always miss you. Love, Mom

This is a tribute to Buffy, 16, who passed away on 10/15/99. She was my aunt's beloved little dog, a sweet and darling companion. She was advanced in age, going blind, and had a large tumor. Her time had come. Sleep well, Buffy, we will see you at The Rainbow Bridge someday, where you will be young and healthy again.

She was one special dog to us even if she Was my sisters dog. We took care of her when they went away and fed her Treats when we were over my moms every day. My mom lived right next door to My sisters. We will miss her alot. She was like my child since we can't Have any. Buffy miss you, love you.

Betty Hobencamp

In Memory of Buffy, our Beloved Peruvian Guinea Pig

Buffy you were one of three beautiful daughters born to Miss Ashley on 04/14/95 (it seems like just yesterday.) I remember when you were first born, you were the largest of the three and were peach in color so I called you peachy. Soon you developed into a predominately cream colored furbaby and so I renamed you Buffy. You suffered with a seizure six months ago and while the cortisone shot helped you recover there was nothing they would give you to prevent future seizures. They said that we had to wait until you had another, as it could be random and generally unless there is a history of seizures (more than one) nothing is done. Unfortunately, the day you had your next(2nd) seizure, you had three and died. I cried so hard and felt guilty we left you at the animal hospital overnight where you succumbed to the last two seizures. I realize now that it was probably for the best. Buffy my wonderful furbaby... for all the great times you given me, ....and with all my love, I dedicate this poem to you.

Buffy our creamy white and brown Peruvian guinea pig,
Your hair was so thick, it looked like a wig.
With your long lean body you'd run very fast,
And when food was coming you'd never be last!

You'd always "popcorn" at the first sign of food,
To let us know, it put you in a good mood!
Your cute pink ears were such a sight,
To the end you put up such a good fight.

You struggled with a seizure, over six months ago,
The final two did you in, they were such a hard blow.
You were a little more distant than our other pig friends,
But I loved you just as much to the very end.

When Misty died, you became Blacky's roommate,
Then four months later, such a sad twist of fate.
Blacky will miss you she's already shown signs,
Cause sister ties are ties that bind.

When we let you out at night, by the CD player you'd go
To hear classical and religious music, it was your favorite we know.
Buffy you'll now join Misty, and over Rainbow Bridge you'll reside
I hope you didn't suffer too much when you died.
Buffy my loving furbaby to the very end,
I'll always remember you my cuddly friend.

Donna and Bruce

Miss Buff, you were such a special dog. I didn't think it would be so hard to take you to the vet today, even though it was the best thing. You looked so peaceful as you went to sleep and I gave you a final kiss and goodbye. Cayman loved you and so did Buddy even more. You will always be my big girl.
Thank you Buffy for allowing me to love you. Mommy will miss you.

Buffy was my soulmate in fur. He was my best friend and gentle love angel. I am so blessed and honored to have had a love like we had. He is a light that will always shine so deeply in my life. I miss him so much and long to touch and hold him again. I know in my heart he was so deeply loved beyond words and thank him so much for hid love and essence and the list goes on. May his light shine for the love we shared will blaze forever in my heart. Thank you my love!

Carrie

My 'Love of Life'. My 'Loss of Life'.  
The love and joy she brought to my life is indescribable. The loving memories will seem as yesterday and never to be forgotten. To see her, to hug her and to love her made everyday seem fulfilled. We were together always and I gave her a life filled with love without ever a regret. The unconditional love she gave to me I will hold near and dear to my heart always. When she went to heaven the loss I felt and feel is overwhelming. Part of me passed with her that day. I write to her everyday in our special journal and every evening I pray to our Father in Heaven to love her, care for her and tell her mama loves her and misses her. I ask that someday we will be reunited for eternity. In my prayers I thank him for giving me so many wonderful years with my Buffy. I will always treasure the time we had together and I'm so thankful for so many wonderful memories. I will always hold her near to my heart. I love you my Buffy. I miss you. You are my 'Love of Life'.

To my dear sweet Buffy who left my world as suddenly and unexpectedly as you came into it. You arrived at the front door of my second floor apartment in Houston, TX on May 20, 1985. I never knew who your natural mother was or how you got there but I know you were separated when you were very young because you were never weaned from your mother. For almost 14 years, you nursed my finger, all the time thinking that you were receiving nourishment. You were, along with a great maternal love! I am sorry that I was not there when you needed me most. Your dad and I had just returned home at 7 and found you lying on the floor, still warm, still barely alive. We desperately tried to help you and rushed you to an emergency animal clinic but you were gone. The doctor said he though it was a heart attack and that you were not in any pain. I took you and laid you on my bed where I massaged your sweet feet, rubbed your almost black fur and kissed your sweet face. We buried you beside your big sister Patches who died in August 1996 the day before her 18th birthday. Buffy, you were my little boy, my baby, and your death has left a great emptiness in my heart. I do not understand why God took you from me at a time when I needed stability and support from those around me. I love you so very much, just as I love Patches, Charcoal, and Marshmallow. I hope I will you see my precious kitties again. I love you--your mom, Tay

Buffy: You and I talked about your passing many times before it happened so I thought we'd both be prepared . . . boy, was I wrong! You, above everyone and everything in my life, taught me the meaning of unconditional love. You were the one who let me know that Wayne was the dad you picked and you let me know it was for keeps for both of us. Dear Lord, how I miss that wonderful smile of yours . . . I'll never forget that last one. Jessie misses you so very much . . .she hangs out with me most of the time, now. I want you to know that we're all being good here so that we can make that rendezvous at the bridge like we planned. I don't know the date yet, but you're my girl . . . I know you'll be waiting for us! Baby, in your name, we are going to help out some other maltese, some dog that has never known love like you gave us. Buffy, I love you so much!~ You're never out of my thoughts! What I'd do just to hold you one more time! Soon, huh? Till then . . .

Your loving mom

Our dear brave little Buffy was taken from us so quickly, after he was hit by a car. So young and full of life, and to see him so lifeless in the gutter on the side of the road. One thing I say to you all is teach your dogs not to follow your car. I fell pain in my heart when I know I will never be able to pick him up and cuddle him when I'm sad or scratch his back or take him for his walks or swims in the river. He meant so much to us and yet we never knew how much.

Coral Palmer

An unexpected surprise in our lives... you entered our hearts as quickly as you departed. We loved you so much, BuffMan.

Babs Bloom

I am glad that I was able to be with Buffy until the very end when she drifted off to sleep in her daddy's arms and her spirit left to go to the Rainbow Bridge. If it weren't for the rapidly spreading cancer and the internal bleeding that she was started to experience, we never would have had Buffy euthanized. She will be greatly missed by everyone in the family, especially by her dad. We love you Buffy and hope you know that you will remain forever in our hearts.

Jackie

To Buffy,  
I found you as a homeless puppy with a broken leg.  
You never outgrew your puppyhood  
and let everyone know who was really the boss.  
I thought you would be with me forever.  
Twelve years of unconditional love and kisses aren't nearly enough.  
Wait for me at Rainbow Bridge;  
Samantha, Daddy and I will see you there someday.

Diane Burkett

"Buffy"
Thank you so much for the small time that you were with us.
You will always be remembered.
Love,
Gary,
Michael,
Sherry.

Bugs was a special lizard, When I got bugs he was abused by collage students. Living in a tiny cage I brought bugs home, he was undernourished and needed help and love. I had bugs over 4 years in those years he became part of the family growing to be 6 feet long and weighing 13 pounds bugs was happy. I gave Bugs a good life and I know he was loved a lot. Bugs has no pain now. He is in heaven with the Saint Bernards his friends. Miss him dearly.

Love Always
Susan Eckard

Please light a candle for our baby who lost his battle with cancer (even though he gave a heroic fight) on 9/21/99 - he will be forever missed and always in our hearts. Bugsey we love you soooo much !!!!

Steve and Marjorie Luper

Bullet,

You are in heaven. We will see you again. We will never forget how special you were. You will always be in our hearts. You are our precious angel kitty..

Love You,

Kathy

My little baby boy,
You were the best pet anyone could ever have! Everyone who met you said that you were the most gentle ferret they ever met! Having you with me for one last Christmas was the best present I've ever gotten! I am so totally devastated knowing that I'll never see you again, never ever hold you again, never kiss your little face again! I take comfort in knowing that you are no longer in pain and that someday soon we will be together on the other side of "the bridge". The lord never made a more perfect creature than you! I take solace in knowing that you knew that I loved you very, very much and that you have taken that love with you over "the bridge".

Farewell my darling Winky! I was totally blessed to have had a chance to love you!
You will be carried in our hearts forever

Love always

Frank and mommy and Cyndyi

Bum,
You were my Buddy and my Best Friend! You gave me so much Love and Kindness and asked for nothing in return! I will always remember you! I visit you before work everyday to let you know I still remember you! You have been and always shall be my BEST FRIEND! You maybe gone but you are not forgotten, Buddy! You will remain in my heart always! Your Friend and Companion, Walter

Walter

Bun-Bun
You were part of our daily activities and concerns-your soft, thick fur, your big smile you gave us while we held you close, and your gentle spirit will be thought of and missed each and every day. We wanted you to grow old with us...we're so sorry you had to suffer. Please be in peace now-we love you forever Bun-Bun

Taylor

I wish you fields of carrots and sweet apple treats
Soft green grass to cushion your little feet
Warm sunshine and cool spring air
Angels to play with and pet you there
There'll be no more sickness and no more pain
And no one to ever hurt you again
And then someday, when my life here is through
We'll be together again, me and you.

Colleen Malinowski

We will miss you Bun Bun.. Your presence in our family meant alot to us all.
We were happy to give you a good home and the snacks you loved to eat.
We will look for you in Heaven someday! We love you!

The Neuberg Family

On the 07/16/99 at 5.20pm, we laid Miss Bundy, our shiny-eyed girl to rest. Thursday night you slept so deep, snug between mum and dad covered by your rug, but we knew by next days end your time had come, your normally beaming eyes confirmed the fight was fought, there was no more. With two types of cancers you never stood a chance, however through it all you never waned, always giving love.  
Despite knowing it was the right thing to do our hearts broke as we started the car to drive you to the vet, feeling somehow I'd let you down. In the vet's room there was no trembling this time, as was normal for you, for you knew your time had come. My heart exploded as I removed your old leather collar, gave your ears that special rub, slowly kissed the top of your head and whispered "you be a good girl now".  
With no one hogging the couch, racing up and down the hallway or taking-up most of the bed an air of emptiness has come across our home. Your sister Shebe is being brave but we know she misses you so.  
Since you and Shebe adopted us some 13+ years ago every day since has been so special. The long cuddles in bed, the countless walks in the park and the hours spent throwing ourselves around in the pool on long hot summer days. It is these beautiful memories and more that will over-ride our pain.  
We've laid you down to rest so you can once again run play in a place where there is no pain.  
You have been our best mate and till we meet again Bundy Boo "you be a good girl now".

Karryn & Tony Bradley

Always in my mind. Always in my heart. I miss you. I love you. You were love and trust in it's purest form and you will never, never be forgotten.

Judy

Dear Bungi, Today we laid you to rest, your body so tired, yet your eyes still so loving.  
We love you so very much and are all grieving for you, as we shall for some time. You were so special to us all, you were our younger brother, the son mom and dad never had! We love you so very much Bungi and will always hold you near our hearts. Please be good, and make lots of friends. Meow Mix, our first cat is up with you, and even so you never met, I hope you bond together now as we all bonded as family here on earth. We love you Bungi and will always remember the wonderful life and times we shared with you as our little brother.  
Please be good and don't eat too much!  
We love you little guy.  
Love, walks, kisses, pats, and milkbones forever,  
Mom, Dad, Kristina, and Gisella

Bunni we'll love you forever. You are our treasure and our sunshine. Thank you for being our best friend. We miss you but we know one day we will all be together again. It is not the same without your hugs, kisses and cute personality. Be a good bunny and be waiting for me cause one day we will be in each others arms. kisses and hugs love,

Melissa and Mama

I did all I could, Buns - sorry I let you down. I tried so hard to make you better, but I failed. A million times I've missed you, a million times I've cried. If love could have saved you, you never would have died. Love forever Buns xxx

Vikky

To my precious Bunny who died suddenly today.  
I'm sorry we weren't here when you left this world. That wasn't fair, but we didn't know anything was wrong.  
I hope the two years that I gave you made you happy.  
I hope that you are hopping around the Rainbow Bridge just eating and having fun.  
Say "hi" to Rat-Rat.  
I'm so sorry Bunny.  
Love,  
Sandy, Greg, and your kitty cat buddies

You left us so suddenly - I only wish I had seen the signs sooner. Perhaps it was just your time amte.
We'll miss you bugs.

David Williams

Bunny was a sweet, loving, defenseless (hornless) pet goat. She was killed early Thanksgiving morning by 3 wild dogs who dug underneath our supposedly impenetrable fence. She had also just been bred, after giving us twin does in February last year. She was a good goat, and we miss her terribly. Let this be a warning-do not drop your strays off near someone's farm to become feral and kill. The dogs didn't kill for food, they tore Bunny's throat out just for sport. See you at the Rainbow Bridge, Bunny!

Dawne Arrington

My husband and I laid Buster to rest over a year ago. His back legs had become paralyzed and he was in terrible pain. I stayed with him to the end and felt so guilty about my decision. Any time I was sad or crying, Buster would come sit beside me like he was telling me, "I'm here for you". This Saturday he would have been 10 years old. I have gotten to that point where I can think of him and the memories make me smile but there are still some days when I think of how much I miss him and wish he were here. I truly hope that there is a Rainbow Bridge because I would love to hold him again one day. I always told him that he was "The Best Boy" and that is what I had written on his grave marker. I really miss my "Best Boy".

Kim Lane

You and Sammie were our very best friends. You left us too soon. We still needed time to enjoy your company. We miss you terribly but will be with you again someday. Sammie is with you now, across Rainbow Bridge. Keep her safe. You know how silly she can be sometimes. We love you Buster Bear, today and always. You and Sammie may be gone, but never forgotten. The pawprints the two of you left on our hearts will never fade.

Andee Fitzgerald and Lana Paul

To are little buddy,
We miss you, we love you and we will never forget you.
Thank you for being our friend.

Bill & Sandy Wendling

To the friend who not only saved my life, but taught me about life, love, and surviving death.

Beth Lynch

Buster, we miss you so much. I always said I never knew what I'd do if died, but I never anticipated it to be so soon. What I will miss most about you is when you used to spread out on the window sill and look at the sky, then when I would call your name, you would turn and look at me with such love. We all miss you so much, Jay, me, Scout, Rusty, Jack, Maggie Mae, and most of all, your brother Duncan. We will see you at Rainbow Bridge. We love you.

"Big Buster" - a loving, gentle, and special friend who was always there for us if we needed comfort or just a buddy to talk to.

He joins "Sir Andrew of Lista" at the Bridge, where I know they will both be waiting for us to join them.

Mark and Joan Peterson - Oscar and Gracie

What we miss about Buster everything! But in particular the way you would tilt you head when spoken to as if to say "yes continue you have my attention"

The way you could keep a secret - I could tell you anything

The way you would break up cats fights - something you considered your second most important duty - the first being getting daddy off the couch to take you for at least two long walks a day.

The Johnston's

To our Blue Ribbon Champ...you may be gone, but still loved and never forgotten. We will always have that special link.

Scott, Suzi & Jack

Buster was the best dog in the world. He was with us for 14 years and he was the smarted dog in the world. No dog will ever be like him. Buster will always be in our hearts.

Kim Wright

Best cat ever, Always miss you

Ginny Jackson

I love him and miss him so much.

Howard Day

We saved you when you were just a little kitten. You were so cute and cuddly and we loved you so much. I only wish we could have saved you from that car that hit you. We will never forget you Buster. Love, Your family

My dear Buster-after 11 months of cancer and chemo you were tired and worn out. You came home in my arms as a baby and you left this world to go to the Rainbow Bridge to wait on me. Your life with us will be engraved in our hearts forever. Until we meet again-we send you our love and we miss you so much.

Mommy and daddy

I really don't know. He was a special kitty, but maybe only to me. Maybe that's enough.....

Diana