1999 Tributes

Ian thru Izzy

Ian was my brothers constant companion for many years.
He had a wonderful adventure filled life.
He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Nita

I can remember not even wanting you when I first saw you. I was told by the kids, "Mom, please, we will take care of him" You hardly ever saw them bathing you or taking you for walks! But, I did not mind at all. I grew so attached to you so fast!! I can not imagine life with you, Ichabod. How can I walk through the back yard without tripping over you? How can I water my plants without playing with you with the hose for awhile? How can I take my morning walk without watching you swim in the river as I walk along the levee? I will do all those and close my eyes and know that you are doing the same thing in heaven with some angel children that needed you than I did. You have certainly earned your wings my sweet baby. You were taken so suddenly from me, that I had no way of preparing for this enormous grief I feel, and for terrible guilt I feel for not going and petting you that morning before I left. I will miss you terribly for as long as I live. You save me a spot my Ichabod, and I will come play with you for eternity when God calls me home. Until then, You will live forever in my heart. I love you

Laurie

My very best friend, he always knew when I was hurting, when I needed love, and he gave it so freely. Never in my life have I had a friend who devoted himself so completely, so non-judgementaly, so lovingly. His only fault was that he cared too much. It was his downfall, but it was also what made him so special. I thank God everyday that Ichabod was in my life.

Jessica Daggett

Icarus started his new life with us the day he came home from the local animal shelter. Seems that Icarus had difficulty being adopted because he barked at everyone that passed his pen. We found out that he barked because he wanted so much to meet everyone. Once home he became an integral part of our family complete with his spot on the couch, (well it was really his couch!!). He continued to make new friends with everyone who met him, (to include our two cats who would often be found sleeping next to him). We all love you very much and look forward to crossing the bridge together someday.

Timothy. Barbara, Christina, Tabitha, and Jennifer Hess

A fellow companion and friend for over 18 years.

Alyce Zietlow

To a special and unique lizard who was always there for me. We love and miss you still.

Ryan C.Humphrey

Igraine was a beautiful puffy grey kitten.  
She was 8 years old, but she still looked like a kitten.  
She was hit by a car tonight.

She was so special and enriched my life immensely.  
Her favourite toy was corks from freshly opened wine bottles.  
She had a chartreuse teacup that sat on my bedside table that she could get a drink of water out of late at night instead of going downstairs to the kitchen.

She liked to sit in the window and talk to birds.  
She liked to relax in the shade of a bush in the front garden and nibble on the grass.  
She liked chasing pistachio nut shells across the kitchen floor.

I loved her dearly and I know she loved me.  
My life was better for having had her in it.  
My beloved Igraine will be sorely missed.

KT

My sweet PuppyGirl, you were in my life for five years. You used to make me laugh so easily -- your little step dance to get my attention, running right past the sticks you were supposed to fetch, being afraid of the silliest things like the broom and romping through the snow at the lake. I love you so deeply and hurt for the pain you had to endure in your last days. Thank you for all the joy you brought into my life. Vic, I will never forget you and miss you terribly. One day your memory will make me smile just like you used to.
Even Joey misses you, believe it or not.

Salla.

My beloved Image died of a heart attack on Saturday and he's horribly missed! He was a lover, a gentleman, a cat whose good humor was put to the test repeatedly during his treatments for heart disease. He always passed those tests!  
:-)  
My "beast," "me old lover," you are still one of the many lights in my life! How I long to see you rear up and greet me with that singularly unique meow! I know that someday we'll be reunited but until then, there's a huge hole in my life that you once filled. I miss you so much, Image! :-( Mama loves you!

My dear, sweet BooBoo kittie,  
You were a steady presence in the midst of many changes - through good times and bad. You were always there to comfort me and love me no matter what. I still can't believe you are gone. Thank you for coming into my life, and choosing my ideal "mate" for me - you know he loved you too. I will never forget you - and will always hold dear in my heart my little "knack, knack".

Laura

Indy,
I'll see you at Rainbow Bridge.

Kristine Barber

If we could have found a vet. who knew you were my pet..........

Abdule Mohamid Wooten

Good bye my beautiful girl. Please wait for me at the Bridge and give kisses to Shug, Phantom, Sky, Nanu and Boomer. I miss all of you!

Christine

We found Indy on the day of the Indy 500 in 1990; hence, his name! It's a good thing he had a loud voice; otherwise, we might have overlooked the tiny brown kitten with the wirey brown fur that was hidden deep in the ditch near my mother's house. No momma cat was to be found (we learned later she had tried to jump between 2 barns, and accidentally hung herself, leaving 2 babies). Indy had somehow made it nearly a mile to our house from where he was born.

My Dad was not pleased; my Mom already had 2 cats, and he really didn't want another. But within a couple of days, we found Dad playing with the new little one, and knew he had found a home. The funny looking little kitten rapidly grew into a very large, beautiful tabby with gorgeous glossy classic markings. He retained his funny little baby voice, though!

He and Dad developed a nightly routine of "boota-butt"; this was a game where Dad would tell Indy "bedtime!", and Indy would run just a little ways in front of him, put his butt up in the air, and let Dad pick him up gently with his foot, scooting him forwards a bit. Indy would run to the bedroom, then run back to Dad again, and repeat the process all over again, until Dad finally reached the bedroom!

Five years ago, my parents were in an auto accident. My Dad was killed, and my Mom suffered broken bones, a stroke, and other internal injuries, and spent 3 months in the hospital, and another 6 in rehab. When she was able to go home, Indy and the others met her at the door, and she finally broke down into tears. She was home, and although there was a great loss, she still had "family" to come home to. I sometimes think they were the only thing that kept her going.

Indy has been my Mom's only cat for over 2 years now. He has been her constant companion, and still thought he was a tiny baby that could perch on your shoulder while you cooked, did your makeup, or read the paper. He had no idea how large he really was (when he jumped up on your shoulder, you would about fall over!)

This beautiful big boy started losing weight a couple of months ago, and since May, he had been at the Vet's at least a couple of times a week. All kinds of tests were run, but nothing conclusive came of it. Finally, this last week, he deteriorated so badly that Mom had to carry him to bed with her on his last night at home; he was no longer able to walk on his own. She called me Saturday morning, and told me that she thought it was time to let him go; she couldn't stand to see him like this. I cried with her and gave her my blessing to give him release. It was one of the worst days of my life. I just kept seeing in my head this funny clown that I had loved as much as if he was my own, and knew I'd never again see those big green owl-eyes, and his head cocked off to the side, just as if he was intently trying to figure out what the heck you were talking about!

The autopsy showed that his lungs were full of tumors, and there wasn't anything we could have done for him other than what we did -- let him go in peace.

For the love he gave, the amusement he was, and the furbaby he truly was to my mother (and father!), this is my tribute to a wonderful cat, our Indy.

Sue Regonini

We lost our "Good Boy" Indy on May 1, 1999 suddenly to cancer. He was in the best of spirits until the end when the vet found inoperable and quick-moving cancer had taken over many vital organs. We miss him dearly and still cannot get over the fact that he has moved on to a better place. Before he left us we assured him that no matter where he went, we would always be with him, and he with us. We were lucky to have shared so many wonderful memories with him. He truly touched all with his great heart and ready smile. We will always remember him with the soft ears and thumping tail. He was always a "Good Boy."

Stacy Wells and Sven Davies

Thank you Indy,(mommy's gorgeous girl) for bringing such love, joy and happiness into my life, if but for such a short time. I love and miss you so much. Please watch over me and keep me strong.

Deana K. Wardill

She will be deeply missed by mom, dad and especially her kids Stimpy and George Cat. She bought alot of love and companionship to this special family every minute of every day. With all our love - God bless

Today I lost Inga-Marie. Although I was looking forward to many more years with her, how lucky I have been to have shared five years of her life. From the moment I saw her, we connected. She was, after all, the most perfect dog. Whether she was running in the muddy creek, inserting herself into a llama birth, disciplining the cats, playing with her "babies" or enjoying the city life in Los Angeles, Seattle, and, of course, Fresno, she brought a smile to my face, always reminding me of my gentleness, kindness and sense of humor. My regret is that we will never put on our scarves and sunglasses and drive around in our BMW sportscar we were planning on getting. Although Inga's parting has left a huge void in my life, she will always be in my heart; and that is my blessing. I am profoundly sad. I miss her; I suspect I always will. But I will have to wait to see her just this side of heaven.

Jeanne Windham

Irk, you were my very brave boy and you struggled so long and so hard with your illness. I know you are now with Maggie.

Mary Lou, Kevin, Sunshine, Riley and Murphy

Isaac was a special cat and loved Andrea very much. We have your ashes in a jar on top of the china cabinet and think of you every day.

Linda Curtis

We miss you like the sun little girl.

Todd

Soulmate

Caryne Jesse

My dog died of a cancerous tumor in his neck we had him put to sleep minutes before he would have died this is for n e ones dog that has died i feel your pain R.I.P.Isaiah Miller

To Ismael, God gave you to us, we give you back to him.

Christel

Isis was a funny and smart cat with Attitude. She had to end up staying with my mother, and after my mother's death, my cousin took her. She escaped, and has never been seen again. I'm so sorry, Isis, that I couldn't take you at the time, and although I know you are gone, now, I hope that you passed quickly and painlessly.

Ginger-lyn Summer

Little Isis you've now joined your beloved doggie pal Gimli at the bridge where you can snuggle and lick him to your heart's content. Thank you for sharing your life with me.

Pat Hammel

Isis we will miss you, we already do. But where you are now there is no more suffering. I know you were ready to go and didn't feel good. Bye my Isis until one day we shall meet again.

Ken & Sybille Linn

Ivan gave me unconditional love...never had I experienced that before. He really did smile when I came home. I loved him more than I can ever express. As a Christian, I know that I will go to Heaven but was unsure of Ivan's fate. Through this site, peace has been given to me. Just knowing that he is in such a wonderful place playing with my Grandma's & Grandpa's who have gone on before makes me very grateful. I love him...I miss him yet he remains in my heart & I look forward to the day he will once again be by my side.

Carmela Brown

I adopted Ivy from a shepherd rescue when she was already well into her adult life. She had been left tied to a tree, abandoned by the people who loved her. I had just lost a young dog to tragedy and was feeling more alone than I ever had before. Ivy filled a void in my heart and I believe I bonded more to her than she did to me. A little over a year later, she was running in the park and screamed, instantly paralyzed in the hind end. It was a embolism, a stroke, to her spinal column. She never recovered but she lived five years with me. She was incontinent, weighed ninety pounds, and could sometimes be stubborn, but we made it somehow. Losing her has been like losing my partner, my best friend, my child. This dog was the center of my life. I euthanized her yesterday because she developed intestinal cancer. I will never meet another dog with such a sweet face. Another dog who will foster motherless kittens. Another dog who could look through my eyes into my mind and know what I was thinking. Our love for each other was without bounds, and my life will never be the same. My only comfort is knowing that where she is going she won't need her legs. She'll have wings.

Melanie Wilkins

Killed by a cruel person. My tears are endless.

Linda Noble

We love you!

Marie & Robin

Izzy was a very large German shepherd with the kindest, gentlest soul. He gave love and happiness to all who met him. He protected and comforted his family and touched our hearts with his presence. My mother, his grandmother, passed away one week before he did. She must have called him to her, she loved him so. They are both at peace now, with no pain or discomfort. Take care of Mom Izzy. My loss is comforted in knowing you are both together.