1999 Tributes

Easy thru Ezekiel

Easy was a very tame hamster. He let us hold him when we wanted. We loved him like he was one of us!

Tasha, Nicole, and Jeff

You taught me how to love again; you left me all too soon.

Cynthia Raha

You were a 'one-of-a-kind' horse. You brought me 15 years of joy and happiness and I know the last thing I could give you was your dignity to go in grace. I truely love you......you are greatly missed.

Heather Carter

How can we say goodbye to our little friend who we loved so much? It is so very difficult. But we will never forget you, little Eb. You made us laugh so often, cry very seldom, and smile a whole bunch. You made our lives and our family complete. We love you....and always, always will.

Joe, Kathy, Shauna and Angie Larson

I'll Wait at Rainbow Bridge

Come dry your eyes now Dearheart, and try to smile for me,  
as you remember just how wonderful, our lives used to be.

My life was full: my days were long,  
I had joy in my heart and the world heard my song.

I had home and hearth and a family true,  
and I always had many fun cat things to do.

Like lying in the sunshine, on the windowsill,  
watching all the birds, as they came to eat their fill.

Or riding in the hammock, as you held me in your lap,  
was an especially warm & cozy place for me to take a nap.

Sleeping by the fire, nestled in my sleigh,  
watching falling snowflakes, on a cold winter day.

Or held in your arms, my favorite place to be,  
you always had such silly songs, and you sang them just for me.

I know you feel I've left you, to cross a distant shore,  
yet even though I'm gone from you, I couldn't love you more!

I've crossed on over Rainbow Bridge-I've gone to blaze a trail,  
but I'll always be here waiting, for you to set your sail.

So until that day Dearheart, when your journey has an end,  
please know I hold you in my heart, my love to you I send.

Faithfully yours,

Ebony

ONCE AN ANGEL, THEN TREASURED FRIEND,
MY LOVE TO YOU, SWEET EB, I SEND.

Merri Keenan

Ebony was truly a special dog. I only had her three out of her ten years, but in that short time she became my child, best friend, confidante and constant companion. She will be missed and loved forever. I love you Eb.

KathleenTitus

We are very glad to have known you, if only for a short time, you will always be loved!!

The Gates & The Smiths

To my best friend with the softest fur. I miss you.

Robin

Dearest Ebony: We know that you counted on us to protect you especially since you became deaf. Yet we rushed Wednesday morning to get to work and we didn't know you were in the driveway. I imagine you sitting there like you had a habit of doing-eyes turned toward the sunshine and your ears blowing in the wind. Daddy is having a hard time forgiving himself for hitting you and I for rushing Daddy to move the car. We love you very much and the hardest thing was to watch you suffer and bleed and then you were still. Soon you will be on our mantel with your real Daddy and we may even bury you by the lake in the backyard so that you will be near the birds, the trees, the sunshine and even the geese you loved to chase. The cat food is in your dishes now and Nani doesn't want to eat her food out of your dish. She keeps going to where her dish sat and staring at nothing. Nani will miss you cleaning her all the time. I will miss holding you like a baby and watching you sleep and twitch. Daddy misses sleeping with you. Jessica will miss walking you. Beth Ann and Alison miss you too. The neighbors came over to offer their sympathy and some of the boys in the neighborhood brought us dandelion bouquets. I know that you were getting on in years and soon you would have been gone from our lives but we should have been watching out for you on Wednesday instead of rushing with our busy lives. Please forgive us. You will never be forgotten. Love Always, Mommy

I miss you my little Ebby, you are still my bright shinning light. You have your fur cat brother with you now. Please show Binkie (1983 - 19 Aug 200) the way. I love you so very much, and miss you so.

Diane Beesley

Ebony was truly Rays best friend. She touched the lives of everyone she met. Her whole family will miss her until we see her again in heaven.

My Dear Encanado,  
Thank you for blessing me with your beautiful presence for 18 years.  
Your empty pasture breaks my heart.  
I will forever miss you.  
See you again in heaven someday.

Love Kathy

For my beautiful red dobe, ECHO, we still miss you and we know you are at the bridge with Murphy, Spooky, Seruchi,Misty. and Pudgy.We will all be together somedayand the hole in our hearts will be healed.

Dave & Carol Rice

To the best friend I ever had. I'll always love you!

Helen M. Maroon

Eddie was the best rabbit I ever owned. He was very sweet and kind, and he followed me around the house wherever I went. When guests came over, he would jump up on the couch to greet them. He will be missed greatly and never forgotten. He was a rabbit and he was my friend.

Mitzy Hill

Good-bye my Eddie Bunny. I cannot thank you enough for the love and support that you have given me over our much-too-short six years together. You have helped me through some incredibly hard times. I don't know what I would have done without you, and I thank God for our 'extra' time together. You were such a fighter, my boy. Not many cats could have battled FIV like you did! But I guess that the forth fight was too much for your little body to take. I will always hope that I made the right decision to spare you of any more pain, but you really were not enjoying life any more and I couldn't bare to see you have to face it getting even worse than it already was. I'll see you again someday, sweetheart and I'll cuddle you in my arms once again.

I love you with ALL MY HEART, BOOBOO!
Mommy

My Eddie, Edward, Ed, and angel. You had a kind and forgiving heart, asking only for some love and companionship. You proved to me that I was different and more likeable when sober. After I switched to Diet Coke, my Eddie hopped up onto the sofa, then proceeded to sniff my glass, sniff my breath, and then sit right against me--because he loved me more when I was me. And his loving me more made me love me more. I learned a simple yet tremendous lesson from a simple little cat: Sobriety gives me the gift of myself.

Edward, you were a gentle and wise cat, and to this day I cannot think too hard on the loss. It was a tragic accident, and you suffered immeasurably. I am so sorry, and I offer this so others who read it will know that you did not get what you deserved, that your little light burned bright but so brief. Think of Eddie, put a little part of him in your heart, and he will live on with warmth and acceptance. And when he and I are reincarnated, I hope to be the cat to his owner. I live you and love you, my angel.

Eddie: World's Greatest Little Mutt

    The world lost some love and innocence on Friday, 28 May 99 when Eddie died. Eddie was a sweet little mutt who came into our lives four years ago and changed them for the better.  
    Eddie was a character. He looked at you through big brown eyes that were at once wise and naive. His tail wagged feverishly as if he wanted to drive home the point that he loved you and was afraid it wouldn't be emphatic enough. The wagging tail then seemed to take over and his whole body wiggled. Not content with this expression of his pleasure and uncertain what to do next, he merely jumped upon you.  
    He was adopted from a shelter in February, 1995. Whatever it was that went into his genetic composition, one fact is that it resulted in a very sweet, very smart little dog. He had come into the shelter that January and was adopted soon after. He was returned, adopted, and returned again. We will never understand why someone would not want him. Doris fell in love with him and was determined to take him home. Eddie was sort of nondescript. People had trouble placing him. "The little tan dog" was the best they could muster. But Eddie had that look in his eyes. Anyone who failed to pause long enough to look into those eyes and see the potential for love and companionship missed a treasure. He was a special dog.  
    Eddie fit into our multiple-dog household immediately, recognizing the pack structure. There was playful interaction with the other dogs, two of whom exceed his forty pound weight by almost a hundred pounds each. The play is all good fun and Eddie seemed happy. He bonded with all the family, too, and enjoyed the privilege of access to furniture due to his diminutive size. He loved to snuggle along side of you, pushing his head between your arm and body until he had tucked himself under your wing. He then would give a little sigh and rest contented. Eddie followed you around and would take a place nearby if he couldn't sit next to you. Sleeping arrangements were uncontested: he slept in bed with his humans.  
    Guests to his new home found him so appealing that he even won over the hearts of people otherwise indifferent to dogs. Teenage guests, those difficult to impress types, thought him the greatest. He became a little ambassador for dogs.  
    But there was the sad side to Eddie. When someone reached to pet him, he cowered just a little. Could it be he was abused? Perhaps. If anyone raised their voice, he ran off and hid. Makes you wonder what his life was like. Eddie also had a fondness for chasing rabbits and squirrels. Perhaps, in his stray days, he sustained himself on these critters. Guess no one will ever know for sure. A Snoopy squeak toy in a shipment from a pet supply house caught Eddie's eye. For over a week he took it everywhere with him and would stash it somewhere during meals. It was as if he was afraid he'd have to give it up. Maybe he never had a toy to call his own. Eddie finally was getting all the things he is entitled to: food, shelter, veterinary care, training, and lots of love and attention.  
    He even received national acclaim when he appeared in a book called "Mutts: America's Dogs" by Brian Kilcommons and Mike Capuzzo (see him on pages 129-130). There was Eddie in the same book with celebrities Benji and Maui (Murray of "Mad About You"). He had become a celebrity, too.  
    Eddie collected nicknames. He was "Shadow" because he followed you everywhere. He was "Scout" because he seemed to be scouting the surroundings during our walks. He was "El Gato" because of his catlike quickness and quiet. He was "Caine" after the Kung-Fu character because he would appear out of nowhere. He was "Little Guy" because of his relatively diminutive size. There were more.  
    Eddie was so fast and energetic. In the time it took me to walk down a flight of stairs, he would be up and down them several times in excitement. He made the oddest sounds when excited. If you mimicked those sounds he got more excited and then looked for his rope bone and did the prey kill to vent some energy.  
    We had spent thousands of dollars over the years on our purebred dogs for a variety of ailments and diseases. Our little mutt never cost us anything more than regular shots and physicals. Hybrid vigor seemed to be the answer.  
    That came to an end. One day he was fine. The next day he had minor surgery on a torn toenail. Two days later he was dead. It came as a shock. He went downhill so fast. After being rushed to the vet, he had a grand mal seizure and died. No warning. No time for goodbyes.  
    He was our little guy but has left a void far greater than his size. He came unexpectedly into our lives and left just as unexpectedly. We are all the better for having known him and all the sadder for having lost him. The necropsy has been inconclusive so we may never know why he died. But we know why he lived. He lived to bring love and joy and laughter. He did that with great gusto. He will be missed more than words could ever express.

Edward and Doris Snyder and Family

To Eddie, my sweet, wonderful puppy...  
The time we had together was altogether too short, but I will cherish it always.  
I am so grateful that you were a part of my life.  
Right now, the emptiness that I feel is overwhelming but I will try to smile for you when I think of all the good times we had.  
I love you and I miss you but someday we will be together again.  
MOM XOXO

Eddie was my best friend. I will miss his love that he gave me and all those wonderful kisses that he bestowed upon me. I know that we will be together again, but I don't know how to live without him. He has been such a big part of my life for so long, that I can't remember life before him.

Well my friend, until we meet again and cross that rainbow bridge together---------I love and miss you

Sherry and the Brat Pack

Dear Eddie,
It was sad to see you go, and after such a long fight, too. I'm sorry for that medicine forced on you, and the vitamins that tasted so bitter. Yet through it all, you were your odd, funny self. I'll miss you singing to the vacuum when I do my housecleaning, and whistling at the laundry. I'll miss your round orange cheeks and your silly hairdo. I'll think of you often, and miss you even more.

Jodi

I want to tell everyone about our wonderful Eddie Cat. He was a chocolate Himalayan who ate raw corn on the cob. He got so excited when Bruce went to the corn patch to pick sweet corn. He followed him around, meowing, til he got his ear of corn. He chewed on it, holding it down with a paw til every inch was eaten. He even did it on his last day of life although he was weak from the ravages of cancer and heart disease and could only eat a little. When anyone unwrapped a chocolate kiss, he was right there to get a small piece because he liked chocolate too. The only time he ever went on the dining room table was when there was a warm chocolate cake there. He took his bite and got down quick.  
He was fiercely loyal to his people, chasing huge dogs off our property. He greeted Bruce at his car when he came home from work and raced him to the house. We took walks together on our block in the late night nearly every night. He always walked right beside me at whatever speed I chose. He just showed up on our doorstep one day when he was about 1 year old. I saw his beautiful blue eyes, his long fur with light brown and cream markings and I fed him immediately. We were privileged to have him choose us for 9 and a half years. It was a privilege to take care of him when he was ill and it was our privilege to be with him at home when he passed on. He was a loyal, loving, protector and friend. We miss him more than words can say.

Gladys Hall

On November 2, 1999 Edward, my 23 year old Siamese cat died in my arms. I know that I was very lucky to have him for so long but I am quite devastated. He was my best friend and he and I lived through a lot of life's bumps in the road.
He was the smartest cat I have ever met and he had the most beautiful blue eyes.

Renee Ford and a sad mini zoo

Eggie, we miss you so much, and so does your "foster" brother, Tigger, and our older kittie, Simba. First you were abandoned by your mother, a poor stray cat who had kittens in a neighbor's yard and then was chased away by a tom who also made an unfortunate end to two of your littermates. The kindly neighbor took you and your remaining sister kitty to her friend's house, whose cat had recently had kittens. That mother cat adopted you both into her own litter and nursed you as her own. When you were weaned and old enough to leave, we took you and the foster brother you always played with to our home, where you romped and played and grew quickly. We made all the visits necessary to the vet to get your shots and keep you healthy. Then, we took you both for neutering surgery on 9/11/99. Poor Eggie, you and Tigger were recovering together in the same cage. Tigger woke up, but you never did. The doc tried and tried to revive you, but to no avail. He was so sorry, and we all wept as we brought you both home. We buried you that evening by the evergreen tree. Tigger sat by your grave today and then jumped playfully about, as if he knows you are there and hopes that you will awaken. He is lonely, and so are we. We hope you are resting in peace and that your short life was happy in our home. Goodbye, Eggie. Love, Your Family

Dear Eggy,

I hope that you are happy in bird heaven. I am glad you don't have to suffer anymore from your respiratory infection.

Love always my beautiful boy,

Lisa

His name was 8ball and he was a bunny. We had found him as a stray and took him into our home. We found him in October of 1998 and he died May 30, 1999. He was the sweetest bunny you could ever ask for and we will miss him terribly.

Serese and Joe Marotta

The Sheltie World joins me in praying for the 18 dogs (almost all Shelties) who died in a fiery automobile accident late on Oct 18, 1999. We know that they are now safely at THE BRIDGE. It is to their grieving Owners and Dottie Adkins their Friend and Handler that we now offer our love and support.

Mary E Couzens, Wabeek Shelties

Writing for many people

To my Best Friend--how I miss you so!

Jenny

sweet dreams to our very special, once-in-a-lifetime dog

Joan

E.J. was a very special friend and loved by all who knew him, kind, gentle, loving. He brought so much into our lives. We miss you so much and will never forget you. We love you E.J.

Vikki & Randy Stoddard

My precious "Elana" my "baby kitty". I miss you more than words can say. You brought such joy and love to my life. I knew you were not well, but year after year you still bounced back to me, you weren't ready....... Although you had gone blind a few years ago, you could still see.......You were my best friend, companion, my baby.

I'll never forget how you used to touch my face with your little paws.....Or how you would yell at me if I had left you alone too long......I won't forget how you always followed me around the house, although you couldn't see.... and I remember how you loved to be brushed...Or how you played the piano with me.

12 Years ago when I adopted you, I picked you up and you hugged my neck. I knew then that we were meant to be together.... And you never stopped hugging my neck your whole life even up to the end.

I wanted you with me until eternity, but I couldn't watch you suffer.....

So many times I wondered if you wanted to rest.... Buy you always bounced back and let me know that you were still with me. Maybe God let you stay with me longer than you should have, because I needed YOU....!

I knew this day would come.... but I denied it. But on your last day, I couldn't bear to see you suffer. I'm so sorry I wasn't with you when you took your last breath.... I didn't want to remember you like that. I hope you forgive me for not being there for you in the end. I have some regrets.... I hope you weren't scared.....

Elana, Just please know how much I love you, and how deeply you will be missed forever....

No one could ever replace you, but I will bestow my love on another little baby as soon as I am ready...

Mommy loves you, my little baby girl....

Rest in Peace, we'll be together again one day.....

Mommy.....

Tracy

Look for Sammy she'll lead you around and I'll see you soon she is family.

Rob Moore

She is Gone

The house seems larger now that she is gone,  
The echoing rooms and empty corners once covered by a single bound,  
She flies no more, or sleeps, or sighs;  
The silence of her absent tread fills up the rooms with sound.

The world has shrunk since she is gone,  
Without the detail of a thousand scents and windblown songs,  
Too dull, too dim, a bright day muted down by loss,  
The waving trees and dappled lawn seem somehow wrong.

She is gone, and we remain, earthbound in a human realm  
Of doors and windows, locks and walls, monuments to vanity.  
While far away she soars, a sable blur against a waning sun,  
She owns the fields, the woods, the stars, a tenant now of memory.

Written by Chris LaMarca in memory of Electra, 6/93-4/26/99

Eliot was an orange, lanky, bundle of joy. He was friendly, affectionate, & loved people (to a fault)--Mr. Personality. I miss his physical presence. I know that he spreads joy wherever he is. I am blessed to have felt the love he gave to me. Thank you, Pookie, for spending time with me on your journey. I will always love you.

My Darling Elizabeth:

I will never forget you or the tragedy you went through. My guilt will never cease. I love you and Tia with all my heart - your memories will always be here. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you.
I love you so very much

Mommy

Elka had a happy spirit. Just hearing her name would set her tail to wagging. She was so loyal and would not let on to us how much pain she was in during her last months of life. She was blind for half of her life, but she didn't know it. She trusted us to lead her and relied on her other senses to forge her way. We hope to follow her example of trust and loyalty to us in the way that we trust and follow the way of the Creator God.

Holly and Todd

Spike was never a quitter...he loved life, children, tennis balls, and chicken. He gave as much love as he received. He is still and will always be with us. We miss that handsome little face and hold him dear in our hearts. We hope you are running and playing and that your little heart is happy and we hope you will occasionally "take a walk" and visit us. We love you.

Brenda Sorensen

Ella, how you charmed everyone. I will miss you for you special ways. I can't possibly know what your 10 years in the Mill were like. But I do know that your last 6 months with Cadi, Murphy and me were grand! Thank you for coming into my life.

Paula

To Dear Ellie....Karen just told me of your peaceful passing. I want to thank you for the 18 years that you gave her your unconditional love. She will miss you but has many, many memories to hang on too. Thank you for taking care of my best friend! Fuzzy Kisses...Patty

She will always be my favorite!!
Her claim to fame was that whenever we whistled the Chicago Bears theme song even if she was sleeping-she would come to whoever was whistling. She was Diabetic for the last 3 1/2 years of her life and gave joy and comfort to me and all my loved ones. She will be missed greatly!

Karen Hari

My sweet baby girl,
You were the light in my life and I will never forget you. Your memory will live on forever in my heart and someday we will meet again. I love you so much.

Your mom

You taught us how to love unconditionally. You've given us so many wonderful memories and we will cherish each one everyday and every minute of our lives. We can't wait to see you again at the Rainbow Bridge. You are missed so very much. You are in our hearts, souls, and every thought. Ellie Mae, thank you for teaching us so much and for being a part of our life. We Love You Ellie Mae. We can't wait to see you again. Always remember that you are loved and missed so very much. Mommy, Daddy, Bryndel, Mystic, and Weeds loves you. You're our Angel and Baby Girl.

My friend...

Bev

We miss you dearly Elly. We are so sorry we did not know you were outside. My hope is that you felt no pain. We visit your grave daily and adorn it with toys, balloons and flowers. You meant so much to us. Until we meet again we will think about you every day.

Lisa Morrissey

I can't believe that Elmo is gone. After 3 months of constant surgeries with his eyes (and losing one)he is gone. Even though the kitten didn't know any better and scratched Elmo's eyes, I feel some blame because this wouldn't have happened if I didn't adopt Mr. Silly. Elmo was a great companion for 3 years. I'm glad that he found my porch and thought that I would help him. He's been there for me. I will miss him.

Laura Weisberg

Elton died today, because of a large tumor in his intestines, that had spread to his lungs, I had to have him put down. He was a wonderful, loving, playful cat, he used to follow me around when I'd be getting ready to go out, looking up at me and mewing with his squeaky little voice. I'd raised him from a kitten, and his love helped me through some very lonely, depressing times in my life. Elton, I'll miss you, sweety.

Mishell Jennison

http://members.tripod.com/ATHiker/memorial/index.htm

Dedicated to the memory:

Elsie, a kitten of great character
Sammie, our beloved cocker
Penelope, A very special pot-bellied pig

All passed during or within days of a house fire. We lost all we owned, but that was just "stuff" and easily replaced. The only things of value are those which cannot be replaced."

Arnoldo Bertoncini

She was just the best cat ever! We'll miss her so much.

Wendy and Rick Gonzales

Elton, we loved you so much. You've been a joy from the day we found you to the day you left us. You were the most loving and patient of all my fur babies, and your human brothers learned to walk holding on to your tail. How I wish I could see it wag just one more time! Say hello to Bingo. See you at the Bridge.

Elena Kruglyak

I miss you, Elvira. You were my very first cat and you will always be special not only to me, but the whole family.

Jennifer Creekmore

Elvira or Elvi Kitty Pie, was the sweetest and funniest cat we ever had. She was a little black imp! She was gravely ill and we don't know what she was suffering from, but she was suffering, so after some efforts over the weekend to save her, we had to make the sad decision to end her little life. She was a very bright spot in our ordinary lives and we will always love and miss our "baby El kitten"

Linn

I'm gonna miss ya bud...

Joan

Elvis, beloved companion of Lisa and Toby, went to the Rainbow Bridge after a long illness on Tuesday, April 12, 1999. He will be loved and remembered always.

Elvis, I love you and miss you very much. Everyone here misses you. Dad even cried when you passed over the Rainbow Bridge. We all miss you so much! But I know that I will see you again... I put a tribute page to you up on my website, and I have had people from school say that they miss you as well. Dr. Carder got attached to you, and he misses you too. But I know no one misses you as much as I do. I miss your squeaks in the middle of the night, you jumping around on the bed, and sitting in my lap as I typed away on the computer. I miss you sitting on my shoulder, or curled up with me when I slept. I miss coming home knowing you are there, awaiting your raisin treat. I know that you were sick, and in a lot of pain, and I know that you are out of that pain and happy right now. I love you, and words can't even begin to describe how deep that love is for you. I will miss you always, and you will always be in my heart...

Laurie

Elvis was a very special girl, her mom died giving birth to her, and I took over....she was outstanding. She talked all the time, she answered you, commented, even exclaimed. She was loved dearly--she was the first cat I owned MYSELF, as an adult, and she taught me unconditional love--she was hit by a car when she was 10 months old, and broke both hips, my vet says she was lucky to be alive...I'm glad I got this extra time with her...she taught me how to give my love to animals--and as a result, I have adopted many kitties. She will forever live in my heart, and not a day will go by that I won't miss her sweet face and voice

Chris Crawfis

You were everything to us. You shared our joys, dreams and sorrows; all the good and bad. You really listened when we had something to say. You never complained. You always showed you cared. We never knew the meaning of what life is until you became part of our lives. There is a hole in our hearts so big that if you held it up to your ear, you could hear the ocean. We love you good boy with all our of our hearts and souls. Thank you for letting us share your life. All our love and see you soon, Mom and Dad

Emmagemmaguppulpuppul - much loved daughter of Ruby (Crowlee Merry Maker - deceased), loved friend of David, much beloved friend and companion of Val. Em, I know if you could pick how you died, you would have chosen this way - eating to the end - chicken, rice and cheese no less! - under vet's orders to be kept warm, so wrapped in one jumper and four blankets! and constant company day and night. I know you would have chosen this - and so quick and without pain at the end - but I will miss you so much my little Emmagemmaguppulpuppul. Love always, Val.

Emerald, you were the love that God sent to us to show us the love of Himself. You were with us so many years and gave us so much joy. I know when people call you dog, it is just the name of God turned around. You were with me when we lost Mom, you were with me all this time since. You tried so hard to take her place and show me all the love you had to give. I am glad you went to be with Mom in such a quiet way and I will miss you so much until we can all be together again. I know you are happy where you are up there at the rainbow bridge, and I know you must have been so excited to once again see your brother "Houston" and to walk again with Mom. May you rest in peace my little white bundle of love.

All my love,
Your Dad

There's always a place under my covers for you

Caryne Jesse

Emerald Isle - 1 year old - 3-16-99
Dear Emerald, I never dreamed when we took you home that first time that we wouldn't even have a chance to get to know you. We hope you knew that we took you to the animal hospital to try to help you get well, not to abandon you like someone else did. You were such a special little kitty; remember, I heard you purring before I even saw you? You purred and purred which is how I knew you were the one for me. Well, Emerald, we only had a little time together, but we did bring you back home, and buried you by our other cat. Someone loved you, even if it was only for the little time you had left on Earth. I hope you find our other pets who have gone before you, and they can tell you what your home would have been like, if only you'd have had the chance to stay with us awhile. I'm sorry you didn't get to know your name. The SPCA called you "Bella," and at first I called you my little "Mystery-Cat." I wanted to get to see your personality a little more before giving you your name. Eventually, I decided on your name while you were in the hospital. The lab report came back today after you passed on. You were such a sick little cat; you didn't have a chance. If only the person who gave you up would have at least seen to it that you had your distemper shot, you'd be here now, in a home that really wanted you, where you would have been happy. Now I look at your empty bed, and cry. Good-bye, Emerald, until we meet again. P.S. Did you know you were my birthday present? Love, Mommy

We all miss you nibbling our ears and attacking our feet. Take care little guy!

CLB

Emily, my heart is sad today because you are gone and your loving companion Emma is so lonely. It was awful seeing your lifeless body lying at the bottom of your cage yesterday. Emma must have been so upset. You both loved each other so much and were the best of friends. I don't think Emma can survive without you so I am getting her a new friend today. I know you will understand as I'm sure you don't want her to be alone ever. We all loved your mischievous little self. You were always so independent but you loved us too. We will miss you tremendously. Be happy at the Rainbow Bridge. Emma will join you again someday.

Annie Couture

My Emmy passed away after suffering with cancer. She was the best friend any person could ask for. She always knew when I needed comfort, I wish I could have been comfort and help for her when she was suffering. Three years later and I still miss her terribly. I only today discovered this website. I believe I will be visiting very often to read the articles and poems. Thank you for understanding how important all pets are!!!!

Andrea R. LaRoche

Emily, my dog of eight years, passed away during the night on Wednesday. She apparently had a stroke or heart attack and died in her sleep. She will be deeply missed by me, my family and my cat: her best friend, lover and biggest fan. I hope that she will wait for me at the rainbow bridge so we can be reunited in the next life. Goodbye, Emily.

Kelly Dutton

We miss you Emily. We know you're up in heaven jumping and dancing now, but it's still hard down here without you. I appreciate all the good years you gave us, and what a little mother you were to Jake. Jake says to say hi to Aunt Sharon and Sam the cat. Dad says be a good girl and don't chew anything up you're not supposed to.

Love,
Mom, Dad and Jake

Emily passed away 3/16/99. She is missed very much. She was often referred to as a golden retriever in a rottweillers body as she was gentle and sweet. She loved small children and allowed them to play hard with her. She was my best friend.

To our little girl who showed us not to give in. In the end the road ahead was too tough.

We will always remember you our little angel.

Russell & Jenny Day

To Emily.

You will always be dearly loved and greatly missed. You fought hard to stay, but it was your time. We love you.

Your family

You will always be in our our thoughts sweet-pea.

Kellie Lay

Emma - my best friend, my baby! You have left your footprints upon my heart and I am forever grateful for the time we shared together. You are greatly missed. I will never love again the way that I loved you - you were the greatest spirit to enter my life and you really kept me alive. My heart has a hole in it, but it is filled warm, loving memories of my precious angel pie. Emma - I miss you and I love you forever and ever (more than anyone can ever imagine). You were the light in my life and you will never be replaced. Thank you for being so special and generous and kind and fun - you were one-of-a-kind! Only those who knew you understand the impact you upon my life - you are so greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are always with you each and every day. I love you so much! mom

Marian Patrick

For the sweetest Emma in the World...

AMW

Dear Emma - We love and miss you so much - you gave us so much joy in your unselfish way. I miss your rough kisses and the way you used to groom my hair in the morning to get me up. It has been awhile since you were able to do that for as you got older, your body started to fail you. We're so sorry that we made the decision to send you over the bridge, but we didn't want to see you slide faster down that hill and we didn't want you to have any pain. Peanut and Katie miss their "big sister" and keep looking for you. We all keep expecting to see you sleeping on your favorite chair or curled up on the bed. Thank you for being there with us through the last 9 years, you made it through everything and we love you!!!

Love, Laura, Andy, Katie and Peanut

Emma we are so truely sorry for what happened to you. We just did not realize the extent of your injuries. We tried. It broke our hearts to have to make the decision we were forced to make. Jillian will miss you, and is grieving horribly. I cannot even imagine not waking up to see you in one of their arms. And no more Emma locked in the bathroom waiting for Brad to finish his cereal. No more Emma crawling up the door to get in or trying to unlock it. No more children fighting to hold you. No more Emma eating all the food so the other cats would get none. There will never be another Emma. Never another one who will love these children in spite of it all. I adored that in you. We are only happy that you are now away from this cruel world and in the care of Jesus. I only wish I knew who felt the need to shoot you with a pellet gun, taking your life and breaking Jillian's little heart. We will miss you.

Mac Family

My Beloved Emma Boo,

You will always be in my heart. I love you so much and miss you more than you will ever know as does Sasha. She's still looking for you. I miss you putting your toys in your water bowl so Sasha wouldn't get them. I miss you nursing on my ear when I was laying down or sleeping on my feet. I miss your gentle love bites on the top of my feet, even though sometimes I had to scold you for biting a little too hard. I miss you slamming the bathroom door for attention or running up the door frames. I miss you constantly talking to me and always being under my feet. I hope and pray everyday that you understand why I made the decision to let you go and be with God. I am so sorry I didn't know that you were sick with heart disease until it was too late, you appeared healthy the day before all this happened then the next day all you wanted to do was lay down. They said you only had a month, maybe two to live and that your heart wasn't pumping blood to your brain, things were shutting down. I would have rather kept you here with me but in my heart I knew I had to do what was best for you. I did not want to see you suffer. I found out later you actually would have lived only a day or two longer. I'm glad I was with you when you left this world. I only hope that in your heart you can forgive me and will be there when it is Sasha's and my time to join God. I have never felt a loss so painful as the loss of you not being here with me. Please forgive me.

Love forever and always,
Tamma

Emmie was my baby. She was gorgeous and loving. I will miss her very much.

Katie Gabrielle E.

More than a dog, a very special friend has left our family, and we are all so very sad. The newspaper waits in the driveway, the treats are still sitting on the counter, and we all anticipate the rousing barking that always followed the doorbell. But all is quiet in our home. The intense sadness that I feel is unexpected, and yet is proportional to the amount of love that we all felt for one another. Such a wonderful pet is rare, and Emma will remain in our memory forever. Thank you for providing me with a place to commemorate her, to say thank you to her for 12 years of unwavering love and companionship.

Tim, Jane and Sarah

We had our Emma Lou for 16 wonderful years. Oh if I had a nickel for every "kiss" she gave us.
Our hearts are broken....

Linda Long

Dear Emmie - You brought us such love during the 8+ years we shared our home with you. You were always there for us and even in the end, your quiet presence was always felt. Katie and Peanut miss you too - they keep looking for you in your favorite chair. The house is empty without you - Mrs. Lee and Yvette miss your early morning wake-up yell for breakfast. We are all trying to get through the days without you but it is really hard. Please forgive us for making the decision to send you over the Rainbow Bridge - but once we saw you had such a hard time walking and getting around, we knew in our hearts that you could not be happy and even though we didn't want to let you go, we knew it was the right thing to do. We will love you forever!

Laura and Andy

On August 18, 1999 we received the sad news, Emmy had a malignant melanoma on the roof of her mouth. After consulting with a surgeon in West Caldwell and an oncologist in Redbank, all we could do was make her comfortable. This tumor spread very quickly to her brain. On September 12 she started having seizures. On Monday, September 13, 1999 we had to make the heartbreaking decision to let her go.

This brave, gentle, happy little girl went to sleep in her Daddy's arms, on the evening to the 13th of September, the last person she saw was the "love of her life", her Daddy.

Our home is not the same without her. Greeting us with a stuffed animal she carried in her mouth, following right behind me when we were home, laying on the couch between her Mommy & Daddy, or just checking on our whereabouts to see us. Everyone who knew her loved her. We love and miss our little girl more than words can say. I know sending her to the Rainbow Bridge was the right thing to do, but it does not make it any pain easier.

Ruth Ann Cantelmo

Empress was a wonderful member of our family. We miss her alot and she is always in our thoughts.

Hill

Pockets...you were my first and I will remember you with a special place in my heart. May you run in free in green pastures until we meet again.

Megan Meixner

If you are lucky enough to be loved by a cat, you keep her in your heart forever. Godspeed, Endora.

Mom and Dad

Exactly two months and one day ago, Michele and I and our girls (Kathryn-10 and Rachel-5) were headed into town to have dinner with friends of ours. We stopped at Frans Dairy Market (the local convenience store) to pick up some soda to bring to dinner, when all of a sudden a dark blue Chevy Blazer pulled into the parking lot and while still moving, the drivers side door opened up and something was thrown out into the parking lot, sliding across the lot to come to rest by the trash dumpster. The Blazer then roared away into the night. This all happened when I was half in/half out of my car. I peered by the dumpster, coming to the sick realization that whatever that jerk in the Blazer threw out was alive.. I cautiously approached it and saw that it was a calico cat (what my girls called a 'Halloween' cat, orange, black, and white) that looked to be missing its tail. It looked hurt, so I called for it to try to coax it out. No dice. Michele then stepped out of the car and in her special way with animals, walked over, rested on her knees, and called gently to this cat. The cat cautiously but steadily padded over to her and she picked it up and returned to the car. I hopped in and we looked this cat over. It was a she, and she was bright eyed, purring (of all things), but had been injured horribly. She had scrapes and cuts from being thrown out, but worst was that her tail had been cut off completely and recently, as evidenced by angry red exposed tissue and bone. It was sickening to behold the horror that this cat lived through, and yet it purred.. We rushed her to the vet, Dr. Metzler of the 24 hr veterinary hospital here in Seaford, and he exposed further horror. The cretin that had done all this to her had not stopped with cutting off her tail. He had inserted some object into her female anatomy, tearing her in several places inside. Dr. Metzler rushed her into surgery while we waited and filled out all the forms. We needed a name, and needed it now. The girls quickly decided that her name should be "Entie", for NT or NO TAIL. "Entie" it was. We did not bring her home that night. Entie stayed under Dr. Metzler's care for 3 days before we could bring her home. She was groggy, sore, but purring.. Michele and I were dumbfounded. If ever there was one animal that would have reason to hate people, Entie would be it. But she didn't hate. She just didn't seem to have the capacity. So we brought her home, introducing her to our other cat "Sarah", who accepted her without complaint. Entie took special notice of "Yukon", our 150lb Chocolate Lab, but not in any aggressive way. When she was able to get around without difficulty after a day or two, she actually followed Yukon around and sought him out to become friends. Yukon accepted Entie without any problem and actually seemed to delight in the attention. Entie was a good fit for us.

Entie demonstrated her playful nature often by playing with Yukon's tail or chasing string and yarn from the arts&crafts bin that the girls have to make stuff for themselves. She was talkative and would make a variety of different sounds to express joy, happiness, and more joy. She was a lap cat and would come join us in watching TV. Many nights when I fell asleep on the couch in front of the TV, I would wake up to find Entie curled up beside me on the couch or asleep in a ball at my feet.

She thrived on love, because she had so much to give.

A day ago, she suddenly became sick. I had not noticed anything in particular over the last week or two that would indicate that she was sick. But she was sick. We rushed her back to Dr. Metzler, who conducted tests of every kind to determine what was going wrong with Entie. Every hour showed her failing more, loosening her grip on life. Today in early afternoon, Dr. Metzler told us that Entie was terminal, and had probably been for 3 months, which meant she was dying when we picked her up. She had been poisoned with something slow acting that Dr. Metzler mentioned, but it went in one ear and out the other with me.. I heard him saying that whatever the poison was had begun necrotic process inside of her, slowly eating away her intestines and other organs.. I could not stand to hear any more and I walked out for air. Outside in the lovely day, I looked around and thought to myself "Lars, this is a cat. You are getting so worked up about a cat." But I couldn't shake it. The irony in it all was breaking my heart... Here was an innocent creature that did nothing but give so much love to us, even when she was dying inside. She had to have been in pain, but we never knew it. Never.

I walked back in and watched as Kathryn and Rachel were on the floor in the waiting area, drawing and coloring pictures to give to Entie so she knew that she had support and love.. The whole scene broke my heart straight in two and I began crying, quietly at first. I walked back to where Entie was, in her favorite basket that we had brought her in because she was too weak to get out of it.. Michele was there stroking her, talking to her, letting her know she was loved. Michele looked back at me with tears openly flowing from her eyes, and we held hands while I bent down to join her in letting Entie know she was completely surrounded in love. I watched with ever breaking heart as Entie tried to open her mouth to purr for us, but the necrotic process had already damaged her there, making it impossible for her to do so. Again and again, she tried. I wept openly, unashamedly at this little creature who while struggling for her life, was trying so hard to pass on to us just one more nugget of love.. I couldn't take it any more and asked for Dr. Metzler to come in and put an end to her suffering..

Kathryn and Rachel walked in, guided by Dr. Metzler, and we all knelt down by Entie to give her back some of what she had given so freely to us.. Ever so gently, Kathryn placed her picture down beside Entie and stroked her. Rachel placed her picture on the other side of Entie and kissed her lightly on the head. We all held each other close as Dr. Metzler did the right and humane thing, and put an end to Entie's terminal suffering.

Dr. Metzler gave us a small coffin box for her and helped me place Entie in it, with her still in her favorite basket. I then walked out, holding this still bundle of unadulterated love in my arms, crying quietly but uncontrollably. We all got in the car and I took the long way home, passing through the woods and crossing several streams, a river, and scenery. We got home and without any words, Rachel entered the garage, got out her toy shovel and began digging in the front yard underneath the shade tree, the tree that captured Entie's attention every afternoon as she watched it and the wildlife in our area as they cavorted around that tree.. Rachel was crying; I could see her wiping her tears as she did her best to make a hole. I said nothing but joined her with my shovel, and together we dug a grave for Entie. We buried her at 4:30pm this afternoon.

Rachel and Kathryn said prayers for her, and then both held me tightly and told me that things would be ok. My heart broke and mended at the same time; I held my little angels tightly to me, wanting so much to keep the lessons of unselfish love that Entie taught me, taught us, so that we would remember always.

And here I am now, around 8:30pm EST, sitting at the computer, writing this up in the hopes that it will make me feel better. In a way, I guess it does, but still I cry.

I cry because I cannot understand how one whose life was filled with pain and suffering, should be able to generate so much love and happiness for others. I would think that something like that should be uplifted, and given a fairer shake on life than what Entie's lot was. I don't know. But perhaps Entie's lessons are more far reaching, deeper, even spiritual. When I can look upon her short life and not see it clouded through grief, I know those lessons will be there for me to grasp, to hold, and to make my own. And when I can do that, I know I'll hear that purring from around the corner that I can't quite locate.. I'll sense something lighter than a feather's touch brush by my leg...

And I'll know that those lessons in love will not go unfulfilled.

Lars S. Mulford

My dearest Epi-- You were truly my best friend--you were always with me--at home, at work--staying guard under my office desk. If I would leave any room at home, within 2 minutes, I could hear your big paw prints looking all through the cabin for me--finally content when you located me--to lay down beside me. You were a good, true, loyal, loving friend--my big boy. It was such a privilege to have had you in our lives--you gave 100% of your love to us--and unconditionally loved us--you always knew what we were feeling and tried to make it better, You will ALWAYS be with us--always in our hearts. We love you, Robin and Joe

I try to find a word's to describe this wonderful companion, and find myself inadequate to the task. She was physically attractive with a sleek black coat, a broad muscular chest, and an expressive face. Mentally sharp through all 12 years, always trainable within one day. Loyal to a fault. True, she had her faults, but I would be a much better man to only have her faults.

I wonder if dog's go to heaven. The question may be, Would it be heaven without dog's?

Eris, we will miss you all our day's, and look to the day when we meet you on the bridge to heaven.

Robert Smead

Ernie was a very special cat that I adopted from a barn in 1995. He had 2 extra toes on each foot--seven on his front feet!  
Ernie was also the sweetest, cuddliest cat I have ever owned. He always had to touch--with a paw touching me somewhere--when we took naps together or just laid around together.  
Ernie was hit by a car in front of my parent's house on Friday November 19 1999.  
I miss him terribly!

Wendy L. Burdette

Duchess was the kind of friend everyone should have. She was loyal, and such a wonderful companion. She loved the camping trips we would make... All three of us together, making bonfires. She would even pick up papers and put them in the fire to help start it. Camping wont ever be the same, nor will our lives ever be the same without her.

Mary Lou and Ernie James

Her Imperial Highness The Grand Duchess Zoffn-Zoffn, Esmerelda Beatrice Fiona, widow of Sir Charles Augustus Marmaduke Cheekman KT KC MP, of cancer, in Oakland, August 20; born 21 September 1991, senior member of the Royal House of Zoffn-Zoffn.

Known to her intimates as 'Bittles,' HIH spent her entire life in the service of humanity, at the same time raising a large family. As a result of her devotion to family and friends her public appearances were few, but much appreciated. The Grand Duchess spent most of her time as caregiver to a human, Iain Sherwood, his family, and friends. Her services to humankind were rewarded in 1995 when she was made a Dame of Talons by the Imperial Council; she had previously received the Grand Jewel of Appreciation of the Worshipful Company of Litterers in 1994. From 1992 until her death she served as Calico-in-Chief of the Royal Mouser Regiment (Paws), and was Honourary Superintendent of the Rodent Police (FI-6). HIH was also honoured early in her scientific career for her discovery of L. Magnauriculus Bittlesiae, the Great-eared Otter, on a foray into the wilds of Northern California.

She is survived by her children, Harry Paget Flashman VC, KCB, etc., and HRH Princess Caraboo of Java-Su; her stepchildren Charles A.M. II, Sebastian, and Samantha Diana; and her two devoted humans, Karen and Iain.

A State Service of Thanksgiving is planned after cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Island Cat Rescue Association in Alameda or to the SFSPCA..

Este'e you came in my life when I needed you the most. You gave me so much joy I wished you could of stayed a little longer, I can't understand what happened to you. I wish I knew. I know you had a hard life in the beginning. I hope the 2mos. that you were with me were your happy time's playing with Duffy and having so much fun in the backyard and going for rides in the car. I'll miss your AM. kisses to wake me up when I really didn't want to get up but you made sure of it Este'e. You will be missed. So many loved you in such a short time. You're at peace now. We will meet again my angel.

Barbara Urban

Esther was a stray cat that found me in my high school parking lot in October of '97. She was a couple months old and very sick and skinny. Her eyes were glued shut and her coat was full of oil. She was at the vet for a week, on IVs and force fed. They thought at first that she had distemper and doubted she'd live. Esther moved in with the family of 1 dog and three other cats well. Her and 6 month old Salvador bonded and became best friends. They were the worst kittens, always causing trouble. Galloping through the house at one o'clock in the morning, absolutely nuts! We found out that Esther had FeLV after a few months of colds that didn't respond to antibiotics. Luckily the other three cats had there shots and tested negative. I tried many things to keep Esther healthy and she was extremely spoiled. She ate all natural food, vitamins, herbs, veggies, you name it Esther got it. I even bought her a heart pendant that says "spoiled" on it at Mall of America. The only symptoms she had were poor appetite and stomatitis, a gum infection.  
She had lost many of her small teeth from this. I figured that her mouth was hurting her and started feeding her canned. She ate good for awhile, but on Monday she quit eating all together. That morning when I woke up she had the weirdest look on her face and was bleach white, I new something was severely wrong. I got some interferon, a human cancer drug, a/d, and pedialyte and started to force feed her. Within that day she was so weak she could hardly walk. Yesterday I decided she had had enough, she stopped purring when I held her and was lifeless. Sweet Salvador gave her her final bath and good bye kisses and they cuddled awhile. I had my vet come to my house last night and put her to sleep. I am going to have her cremated and buy this beautiful cat figure urn and have it painted like her.  
The weirdest thing about it is on Tuesday Esther sent me a new angel in need to comfort me. I was in school and some people in another class brought me a pregnant momma kitty. They were working in there mechanics class w/ the garage door open and this very pregnant, skinny calico walked right in. They all thought of me(animal queen, that's what my schoolmates call me) so the teacher called the office to find out where I was so they could bring her to me!! She is within days of having her babies, maybe even tonight. This is really the only thing that makes me happy right now and I can't wait til Ellie has her kittens! Esther definitely had something to do with that! Well, thanks for listening. Purrayers to all of you who are going through the same thing I am and hugs to all the sick babies~

Lindsay May

You came to me as an abused cat, so upset you refused to eat for many months and had to be hand fed(and you would bite me while doing so).
You had many bad habits, yet you were also very loving.
I am glad to have known you while you were here at Cats Haven.
May you run free and happy, I truly miss you.

Barbara

Wickett brought so much joy to us for 15 years. He was a prince! He loved to get groomed and knew he was beautiful. He loved to take walks and play Ole' sock. Wickett never barked, he just Oohed me. Wicket had Lympho Sarcoma and we had to let him go to sleep. We miss him so much.

"ZEKE" A special tribute to my best friend and companion who taught me about unconditional love and friendship. You always forgave my moods with a head tuck for a hug. You may be gone but will never be forgotten. We will meet at the rainbow bridge and continue our game of fetch. IN MEMORY OF "ZEKE" - I miss you more than words can say. I'll see you when it's time big guy. I'll always be grateful to the people who let you come home with me, and I'll always be grateful to you. from JIM