1999 Tributes

Kady thru Kyrac "Panda"

Kady--you were such a special girl--I miss you and will love you always.

Alan Meeker

We learned of this site after your brother's death two weeks ago, and knew we had to pay tribute to you, too. Our dear, sweet cats-Kaffy and Ketsell-You were the best. Our souls were so touched by your sweet souls-our hearts were made sweeter because of your sweet hearts and for having loved you. Our tears are many-for all the years of joy and love that you gave us. We love you-we miss you -you will be with us forever.

Love, Mommy and Daddy

Kahn was our special Red Prince. We'll miss him always, see his face when we need to and someday we'll meet him at the rainbow bridge and be together again.

Still missing you,
Tracy and Brad

Last night I came home to find you sleeping, but this time you would not wake.  
My house is empty for the first time, I pulled out the cigar that was made just for me by my friend in Honduras in honor of my Birthday last march. I couldn't think of a better time to step back, light up a special cigar and remember back on the past 15 years I shared with "Man's Best Friend" my best friend! I will miss you.

Scott Smith

You are still a special little girl who will live forever in our hearts. We miss you and will love you forever.

Daddy, Mommy and Cody

For Kaiser:

The world's best nap dog. He loved his "Squirrel McNuggets". I really miss you.

Patti

Kaimana (Hawaiian for sparkling like diamonds on the water) was my very precious angel from the time I brought him home at 8 weeks old. I had never seen such a self assured, loving kitty. He was brave and thought he was very big even as a little guy. He never liked to hide. He thought I was his mom and he curled up by my head at night. As he got older he developed such depth. He could look right through me and always held eye contact with me. I had never experienced this in a cat. I loved him so much and losing him at 10 months in a simple neutering procedure hurts so very much and was such a shock. I would give anything to see him again and have him talk to me incessantly when I get home from work and cuddle up with me to sleep. I hope we will meet again and I can look into his jewel-like green eyes and tell him I love him again.

Aurieona

Kaito, our baby, we miss you with all of our hearts, and more than words can express. Our grief is tremendous, and we are trying to go on without you. It is very hard for us, since and forever and ever! Love your Mommy and Daddy and Stephanie.

Pekala

Until we meet again

Mojca

She saved my life in so many ways with her undying love, and now, that love will live within my heart forever and I will know she is alive still... somewhere. She was and always will be my child, though sometimes, I think I was hers.
For my guardian angel...
I love you Ka'la.

Stacey Warrick

She was good, well traveled cat. we loved her and always will.
I'll always think of her in front of the fireplace.

Mommy & Ronnie

Shanny;
You melted the hearts of everyone with your big brown eyes. I always knew what you wanted or needed just by looking into those eyes. You were my life. You went everywhere with me; neither of us would have it any differently. Your bed under my desk is now empty and my feet are cold. But, my heart has been forever warmed by your love and gentleness. My candle will never dim, for you will always be with me. I love you Shanny and will never stop loving you. Peace be with you, 'my brown eyed girl.'

-frances-

Kallie and Dusty we miss you so much! The house is not the same without you. Kallie we will always remember how you adopted us that snowy night when we found you in our shed. Dusty you were the handsomest cat and we adored you! We all felt sick when we lost you on that night, when the fire broke out. So sorry you had to go through it alone. We will always love you!

Patti Arkwright

Kallie,
Our little fuzzy face. You were special to me and especially Dawn from the day you were born. You helped Dawn heal with the loss of her baby and gave her happiness and also to all of us in such a special way. You left us so quickly in such a tragic way that it is so hard to believe you are gone. Take care of Droopy. Give him our love and remember - we will always love you and miss you!

MaryAnn Blauwkamp

We miss you Kallie, but we know we will all be together one day
Love
Mom & Daddy

Kandy passed away Sunday August 22, 1999 8:11 am from heart failure.  
She was the best and will be missed by all of us. She was our baby.  
I'll never smile again until I smile at you  
I'll never love again what good would it do,  
For tears would fill my eyes, my heart would realize that you are gone forever.  
Till we meet again you are in God's hands.  
God just got the best gift he'll ever get, MY KANDY.

Love you always,  
Nancy, Dennis, Chuck & Katy

My little buddy Kanga, you are well and happy again. We will miss you terribly. I look on the bread box and you're not there. I hear you coming across the computer desk, but can't see you. I feel you jump onto my back when I am laying on the couch. You came to us 11 years ago, a little friend in need of a home. You were abused and neglected and we made it right. You were a special kitty to our family and we love you very much. You are with your buddy Fluffy at the Rainbow Bridge. I know she was waiting for you when you got there, you both were so close. We will see you both again and the dogs will see you before us.

Love, Mom, Dad, Ashley, Betsy, Princess, and Sylvester

Kara was a special part of our family and is missed so much.

Deidra Hellwig

For Karlsholf Maximillion (Max) 8/19/85---9/23/99  
         Kolbalt Wolfgang (Wolf) 12/12/85---9/23/99

We had a contract, the three of us, to provide loyalty, loving gentleness of best friends, protectors of one another, deep and compassionate understanding, comfort and companionship, joy in being together. You, Max and Wolf, four leggeds, more complete in all these things than I, asked of me to know the time of your going and though my soul cried out against this thing, I know you depended on me to fulfill my promise. I could do no less for all you had done for me. I was there, with Love as your doctor came to your home and took gentle care of you one last time. Now you are in the wind that comes off the mountain and rushes through the trees to the place your ashes have been scattered, places you walked when you were with me. In the Sun dancing in the clouds and gentle snow falls and the "smoke" on the mountains you so loved. I love you little quicksilver schnauzers. If Great Spirit is with us we will walk the same path once again.

Your Honorable Mother

Karma was my very first cat. He came to us when I was in high school, and I believe he came, not for me (I already loved cats), but to teach my mother to love cats. He succeeded in that endeavor very well. :-) As a teenager, I didn't believe in neutering or keeping cats in. Karma was killed either by a car or a beating, and I still bear the guilt of my naive decisions and what they did to him. Karma, you were a special cat, indeed, and I hope that you forgive me for the fact that your beautiful life was cut so short.

Ginger-lyn Summer

Karma was my truest friend, my beloved guardian. There is a hole in my house and in my heart. Her long time companion Asia, "my little one," who will be 14 next week, still looks for Karma and sleeps in her favorite places. We are sharing our grief - the best way to get through it.

Joan

My sweet retriever, Karma, was buried at the pet cemetery today. For three years she lived with cancer, but she lost the battle at the age of 15. Karma looked like a black golden retriever, with long, midnight-black hair, as soft and shiny as mink. She came into my life when she was two months old, and we loved each other more than I can say -- I was her mom, and she was my little girl.

A week before Karma died, I had the vet come to my house because Karma was experiencing pain, and I didn't want Karma to be terrified by taking her to the vet (she'd been there so many times). The vet prescribed pain medicine and said that Karma's time was drawing near, but not yet. The vet also mentioned Rainbow Bridge, which I'd never heard of, but I supposed it was just another name for heaven. By coincidence, a few days later, I found the "Rainbow Bridge" poem on petloss.com. I thought it was a nice story, but I really couldn't believe it, because there was no fact or proof to base my belief upon.

The pain medicine didn't help Karma's pain, and the cancer became more aggressive. Her appetite dwindled, and she wouldn't drink the water I offered her. I could see my baby was suffering, so I called the vet and asked her to come back and free Karma from her pain in the only way that was left -- euthanasia. It was the hardest, most heartbreaking decision I ever had to make in my life.

The funeral was very peaceful. I was alone, except for the funeral director and the gravediggers. Rain was predicted, and I was afraid it would interfere, but it held off until they were shoveling the dirt back into the ground, and it only sprinkled for a few minutes, then stopped.

After the funeral, as I was driving home, heading east, dark gray storm clouds were approaching from the west and accumulating overhead, and it began to rain again. As the raindrops fell on the windshield and the windshield wipers moved back and forth before my eyes, I started thinking about how Karma had suffered during the last week of her life, and I got all teary-eyed, feeling guilty, wondering if I had kept her with me too long before making the decision to let her go. Just then, at that very moment, looking out my windshield I saw on the horizon in the eastern sky, where the sun was still shining between white clouds above the mountains, a rainbow! But it wasn't like any other rainbow I've ever seen. It wasn't in the shape of a curved arc. It looked like a slanted stairway (or a bridge) going from the earth to the sky. I was amazed, and I knew it wasn't just coincidence. It was confirmation. It was fact, and it was proof (to me) that there really is a Rainbow Bridge. And Karma (or God) was letting me know that she's there, and she's all right.

This is a true story.

Karma, my sweetie pie, for the 14-1/2 years I loved you, you were the best puppy in the whole wide world. You will always be "my girl".

Kasey, We loved you so much for the years we were allowed to share your companionship. Your Wheaten "niece and nephew" miss you as well. Wait for us at the Bridge.

Mom

Kasey and I lived together for 15 years and she was the best companion anyone could ask for. I miss her little nose with the black spot, her cuddling and purring, and her adoring loving eyes. Kasey was the light of my life, the child I never gave birth to, and the only one who loved me unconditionally. I will love and miss her forever.

Valerie

Dear, sweet, gentle Kasha, you were our miracle kitty and touched our lives in such spiritual and magical ways. Suffer no more and know that we love you and miss you more than words could ever express...may our tears glisten for you like dew drops on the heavenly grass. We are holding you dear in our hearts until, in the spirit life, we can hold you again in our arms. We love you, sweet Kasha.

--Pat and Michelle and your siblings: Ashley, Pumpkin, Bear, Timmy and little Gracie

We had Kassie with us since she was only 6 weeks old. She was a very loving and loyal dog and was loved more than words can express! We all have so many happy personal memories of our beloved Kassie and we will never forget her devotion to each of us during what seemed like a brief life!

Dennis & Sherlie-Mallory & Megan

She was a friend for 11 wonderful years.

David, Carol, and Jenn

Boopers ... it's been seven years. You brought me the Fox-man ... but I still miss you. You were always there ... and always my best friend. Your loving kindness kept me going through my teenage years. I miss you and look forward to the day when you can once again buck me off. Love always, mom

Katie is a special, spectacular dog whose heart was so large with love that she will always be in my heart. Her body may be gone but her spirit lives on in my heart.

Jessie Kuehl

Kayker Puppy was the first dog I ever had. My parents got her when I was six years old. We loved her so very much. When we moved to my new house, Katie got sick with a lump in her throat. We didn't know what to do, it just kept getting bigger. Finally, my parents took her to a hospital in Philadelphia. They gave her a tracheotomy, and did tests. One day, as my brother and I were walking home from school, we were saying to each other, "Maybe Mom and Dad brought Katie home!" As we walked in the door, I saw my parents sitting on the couch upstairs looking very sad, and my heart sunk. I knew that Katie was gone, but I prayed it wasn't so. Then my father told us that they had put her to sleep that afternoon. I screamed, and the four of us sat together and cried. It was SO very hard to imagine life with out Katie. I still think about her to this day, even though she's been gone for almost 8 years. She will always be in my heart. Every time I read the poem "Rainbow Bridge", tears come to my eyes. My mother told me that when Katie was leaving us, she told her to go lay at Jesus' feet and keep them warm. I believe that's where my Katie is, and one day, I will see here again!

Nancy Carroll

We will miss you forever Katie

Reynolds family

Katie was a wonderful girl; she always knew just what was bothering me. She took all my stress away and carried life's burdens for me. I loved her so much and I miss her so. I wish she were here now more than anything else in the world. I know she is with God. I do believe there is a heaven for pets. Saint Augustan said God's angels are reincarnated as dogs. I know that to be true, my Katie was an angel, my angel. Katie, I love you. Life will never be the same without you...my love. I know you are pain free now and you are always with me. By my love,

Dana

Katie Marie, You were the apple of my eye and the protector to all. You never griped when I brought another pet into the house. You knew you were it. I will always love you and will always feel you with me. Take care of Whitey and Shadow.

Kathleen Ford

Katie, Kala Lynn CGC, Katie was raised with the idea that the world was an oyster and she was the pearl. She was a gem of a dog. A Rottweiler with a heart as big as they come. She fought a good fight against Tick Fever but the disease proved to big for her to fight any longer. She earned her Canine Good Citizenship award while fighting her fight. She leaves me with a hole in my heart but I know she is happy and healthy now. She is with Ubu who passed 2yrs ago. She will always be in my heart and she leaves many friends behind. She will be missed by all that knew her. My life has been enriched by knowing her and I am so glad that 7yrs ago she entered my life. Rest well baby girl and give Ubu my never ending

love.
Sue

My Sweet Katie...I loved your from the moment that I saw you, and that love grew and grew to become the most important I have every known. You are my baby girl, my best friend, and my own little love. It has been one week since you crossed the Rainbow Bridge, and my heart is still broken. I try not to cry as I know how much you hated for me to cry, but I miss you so. I know that you are safe and I know who you are with, and we will be together again someday. You are always in my heart, and a part of me, and I love you so. You have been my life for so long. Play in the meadow, and enjoy the sunshine, and Uncle Dan will play ball with you, and one day I will be there and we can spend all of our days together, with no work to keep us apart. I love you so good my precious baby girl. Be safe and warm and know that I miss you so much....You are my sweet and pretty little girl.....

Mama

Katie was my constant companion..we love and miss her dearly.

Andy Witt

I will miss your sweet smile and endless kisses.

Stacy

Sister to Phaedrus kitty who died on 3-2-99

Now they can be together and run and play forever

Erika

Katiebaby,

I can't believe its almost been two years since you passed away. I miss you so much - your beautiful face, your funny personality, your overflowing love and affection. You are truly an angel that God sent to earth to teach me and the rest of your family what real love is. Having you in our lives for 10 years was one of the greatest gifts I have ever had. thank you - knowing and loving you has made my world a better place. I miss you sweetie and I will never forget you or what you have done for me. sweet dreams sweet angel.

Angela

Dear Katie:

Missing you! Glad your -  
sufferings over * Pumpkin -  
is sad....missing you * He's not -  
sure....about being - alpha *  
He chases - the cats.....trying  
be boss. Heather's - sad too. Hard  
losing - first dog.....  
Katie - I love - you......Kunder

To our wonderful Katie Dog, who struggled so hard to live while suffering from kidney failure. So long for now girl and thank you so much for being part of our lives for 10 years. We love you.

Christy & David Shannon

Even though it was a year ago, I still cry for my cat every night as though he died yesterday. He was the most special, nice, and wonderful cat I've ever owned!

Stephanie V.

I have a small rescue group here in NYC. Its basically my partner Patrick and myself. We have rescued 70 cats in one year. About 45 adopted. Anyway, today was my saddest day since I started rescuing, we had to put Katrina to sleep due to FIP. She was an orange female, about 1 year old. Tiny for her age, and her legs almost seemed dwarf like, she had curvature of the spine, a broken tail, bowlegs, whiskers burnt off on one side, a detached retina, probably due to head trauma and the face of an angel. A face that glowed when you held her in your arms like a little baby. Eyes that did not speak of the pain and suffering she had endured. After 3 months in our shelter, she was adopted by a nice couple and lived the life for another month. The she got sick and within weeks wasted away except for her belly. I know I should feel thankful for being able to give her a few months of comfort, in what was a life of pain but I feel so empty and exhausted and these cold streets of NY, feel just a little colder and it leaves me so angry and sad..........

Ira Manhoff

Katrina was my sweet, beautiful, devoted cat. She displayed symptoms of a bladder infection for just a few days. Surgery to remove a tiny bladder stone revealed advanced bladder cancer. She was only five years old and is terribly missed by me and her sister.

MS

I have been so blessed to have such a sweet loving soul share my life for the last 12 years. My heart feels so empty without you, but I know you are free from pain and running in a wide open field somewhere in heaven. Until we meet again..I love you and miss you!!
Lori

Kaycie -  
You were the light of my life, my guardian angel. Sleep well my precious one - I'll wait patiently to be reunited one day at Rainbow Bridge.  
Always remember how much I love you.
Mommy

She gave unconventional love and received unconventional love.

Warren

We got Kayla for my husband. I was the cat person, he the dog person. We went to the local shelter. I had seen her, but walked passed her a couple of times. We picked out a chocolate lab. We were told this dog was not well suited to be with cats, so we had to look again. For some reason, this time Kayla caught my eye. I pointed at her and asked my husband, ""What about this one?"" We took her out of the dog run to give her a test drive in the play area of the shelter. Frank ran around and tried to interact with her, but she just stood there. It didn't matter, I could tell by the look on his face that he was already in love. We took her home.

She was grieving the loss of her puppies, which had been taken away from her. She was at the shelter because her previous family thought she had become paranoid. Her nipples were still protruding and she seemed to be crying on the inside. We rubbed her belly and told her she was beautiful.

She kept following me every where I went. It went on for months. Why was she doing this? We had gotten her for Frank. I was getting annoyed by all this attention, something I just wasn't used to. I was in the midst of my clairvoyant training program at the Berkeley Psychic Institute. Someone had suggested that I ask my dog what was up. I sat in front of her, went into a light trance. I asked her, ""Why are you doing this to me?"" What I heard changed my view of her forever. It was like hearing a recording of my own voice, I heard, ""What about this one?"" I had completely forgotten that I was the one who had picked her out. She knew it and she had not forgotten. I am never able to repeat this story without a catch in my throat.

Kayla had chosen me as the object of her devotion, which is a Belgian trait. She spent the 8 years we had her, expressing gratitude towards me for saving her life. She had already been at the shelter for 10 days, her time had been running out.

I have never received such incredible devotion and love. My life is empty without her. At the end of August, she collapsed in the morning, when she would have been leaving to go to work with my husband. She was stabilized at the emergency vet clinic, and had surgery the following day to remove a malignant mass from her spleen. In three days she went into full arrest and we had her put to sleep. It was easy to choose to end her suffering, but the grieving is another story. Our lives are not the same, the house is not the same.

Having been loved by our Kayla, her mark on us is permanent. We each have a deeper understanding of the meaning of love. We look forward to meeting up with her again someday.

Frank and Pamela

I will miss you forever

Carol

Kaz, I heard about you through a friend a work. Although I never got the privilege to meet you I have heard stories about how wonderful and how smart you were. Your parents loved you so much that they didn't want to see in you pain no more. You will now be wrapped up in your favorite blankie and put under tree named after you "dogwood". You will be sorely missed.

Wendy Radke

Our sweet baby boy,  
I can remember the day we got you. You were so full of life. You also had a special way of making everyone who entered our home feel special, even if they were not fond of dogs, they found something special about you. We can not believe that you were taken so soon! Your brother Keifer looks for you all the time. He misses playing with you. We know that you were sick for too long and your little body just failed your soul. It could not hold on any longer and it let your soul go so that you would no longer be in pain. We know you are free and happy now, but someone needs to tell our hearts because they are broken.  
I just wish I could have said goodbye! We were not there when your precious body gave up and we are sorry. We are sorry we left you there, but we thought it was for the best.

Mommy wishes she could have held you and kissed you before you left this world, but I know I will see you again and I have a big hug and kiss waiting for you.  
love you 
Mommy and Daddy

K.C was a great cat. We only knew him for a short time, but loved him very much. He purred at the drop of a hat, and loved his family greatly. He was Jerry's best friend. I will remember him always

Diana

To my little friend, I shall miss you deeply, but I know you are in a better place. Rest in Peace.

Jane Rudert

KD Dog...the best and sweetest little creature God ever placed on the earth. I will miss your presence in my life.

Vera

You and I were supposed to grow old together Kayd. How will I bear the rest of my life without you? You will always be my precious, my girl. I am lost without you pooka.

From the day she arrived we knew K-dee was special. Friendly to everyone, always the little hostess when we had company. She had a chronic sinus problem, which meant drugs, drugs, and more drugs. But the little trooper never complained, she never even acted as though anything was ever hurting her. Maybe that's why I didn't notice anything wrong the day she died. Those words hurt so much. If only she had let me know that something was wrong...but she didn't. She died peacefully on an unusual day filled with rain, wind, snow, and sunshine. When the sun came out in the afternoon, she decided to go out and play. She found a spot in the sun, and went oh so quietly to heaven. I know that she is in a better place with the fattest gophers, and tastiest bugs to catch. (My apologies to the gopher and bug lovers, but this is cat heaven). I know that one day we will be together again, and until that time I will think of her daily and smile remembering the joy and love she brought into our lives, only wishing we could have had more time together.

Cindee Nelson

Even though we lost you last July, it's still so hard to think about you - no one can tell us why you died. Not the vet; not the lab. You were sure a big puppy for a Sheltie, but you were still my "baby boy" - and such a sweetheart. I don't think you even knew how to growl until you were a year old, and even then, you didn't do a real good job of it. I can still see Daddy putting you in his jacket pocket for your first visit to the vet -- you didn't fit there for long! I can still hear you blowing bubbles in your water dish -- you sure thought that was fun! And how you scared me half to death the first (& only) time you got to go to the lake -- you jumped on my lap and kept right on going -- right over the side of the boat. By then you were not the lightest fellow, water-drenched at that -- to haul back on board. Rowdy looked for you for a long time, and for months would run down to the kennel to see if maybe you were there. Michelle's kitty Oliver missed you too - you were his best buddy & playmate. Rowdy wasn't anywhere near as much fun. There's this big empty place in our hearts (in our bed, too) that continues to hurt. Maybe you thought Buck was lonely at the Bridge - even as spoiled and snooty as Buck was, how could he possibly resist you? I'm sure you're the sweetest, funniest little clown there and are having great fun with all your friends, but I still miss you & think about you every day.

Renee & David Zittel

My beautiful, beautiful boy........I can't believe that you are gone so soon from our lives. When you arrived last summer, you were sick and almost starved, but you soon grew happy and healthy and became a beautiful white cat that everyone admired. You never met a stranger, you loved everyone....even grumpy old KitKat who reluctantly agreed to share her room with you. Your best friend and "brother" Kenzee will miss you so much......you and he played for hours.......romping in the grass, playing hide and seek. I never realized just how much I loved you until your first asthma attack two months ago--the thought of losing you then was unbearable. Imagine my joy when you were diagnosed with asthma and not some "fatal" condition........little did I realize that it would become so severe so quickly that your heart couldn't take the stress. I am so angry that you couldn't be saved.........you seemed to be fine after the ER visit Thursday night. Finding you Friday morning was one of the worst things that has ever happened to me........the only comfort that I can find is that you appeared to be resting comfortably in your bed--the preliminary autopsy revealed no signs of distress or panic. We think that you were asleep and your little heart just stopped. I am so sorry for anything that I could have done differently that would have saved you. I love you so much, and I am so saddened that I won't have you waiting on me when I come home from work or that I won't have you jumping on my shoulder for a ride around the yard or that I won't have you nuzzling in my hair and giving me love bites on my nose. Someone actually said to me, "Well, he was just a stray......." Keegan, you were never "just a stray"......you were an angel that blessed my life for a very short time, and I am so honored to have known and to have loved you. Until we meet again, my precious son.

Love, Mommy and Kenzee and KitKat

Mommy and Daddy will always love you KeeKee, you were our furkid. You were our lap warmer and you had a wonderful smile when you were contented and when you purred. You will always be in our hearts. We love you baby and we miss you. Love from mommy & daddy.

Keeley was very special to me. I found her laying on a riverbank near Des Moines, Iowa in May of 1997. A fisherman told me she had been laying there at least 3 days that he knew of. She had been shot and hit in the head with a blunt object and left there to die. Keeley had an amazing will to live and inner strength. Even though we had to amputate the leg that had been shattered by the gunshot, she learned to walk all over again. I gave Keeley (the name means beautiful) two good years before other ailments took her from me. My only regret is that I couldn't have known her longer. She was very special to me.  

Ava Bothe

We were Keesha's third owner. She was 2 when we got her from the animal shelter and covered with fleas and ticks.  
This was why she was given away. We bathed her, brushed her, debugged her and loved her for 12 years until she was 14. She was the best dog in the world. We miss her terribly.

Goodbye Keesha. Wait for us on that bridge. See you someday. We love you.

Wendy Schroeder

Keesha taught me many things about companionship, loyalty and sheer fun just because. The little girl that had a problem finding a home until she found me, was so sweet and loved by all that she met.

Laurie Grant

Please pray for my Keesha Ann and me. I hope she is waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge. I miss her so much I could just die. Thanks F. Kemp

When I lost you, my heart broke in two. You now shine down on me from the brightest star in the sky. I'll always love you.

Nancy

A Tribute to the best dog ever!
You were our sunshine and boo boo bear you put smiles on our faces every day for the past ten years your snuggles and kisses will be missed. You were my best friend and companion. You will never be forgotten and will be missed more than words can express. I shed many tears for you, but I know you are in a good place and we will see each other again. So, for know Keinya I say bye but our hearts and souls will re-join once again.
Your MaMa

Goodbye our little buddy, go play with your brother and run free,we will forever miss you. Please meet us at the Bridge.

Connie & Lenny Tomasheski

You were my very best dog friend! I will miss you when the family comes to visit in TN and when we go visit in CT. I sure did like to play with you and run around the house chasing squeak toys. I will always keep you in my thoughts.

Love,
Jingles

Keisha was a talker, always telling me what she wanted or needed.
I rescued her when she was young, and we shared a love affair for 16 years.
She was a friend and partner thru thick and thin.
Now she is gone and I will miss her dearly.
No words can explain the bond we had.
Only fond memories will live on.
God bless you, Keisha.

Chris

Our sweet baby,

We're having a hard time imagining life without you, Kela. You are the last of the 'big gang' to leave us. Although the pain is so great, we know where you are and who you're with - the gang. With Cinnamon, Noel & Fred, you're playing doggy play again; Charlie & Ivan are purring as they snuggle with you; Diamond Jim is still trying to hoof-kick you & Raffles is guiding you to his heavenly stall to love & lick you like the silly horse he is!  
They have all been waiting for you, just as we know you & the gang are waiting until we see you again.  
You have changed and enriched our lives; you taught us many things. Thank you for letting us be your humans!

Always in our hearts,  
Suzi, Missy, Andrew, & Mom

To my best friend who taught me to love unconditionally and not sweat the small stuff, you are greatly missed and will be in my heart forever. Till we meet again. Love ya

Adrian Reznik

For Kelli

Pretty little calico
With markings so unique
How I wish God had given you
The ability to speak.

There's so much I would have asked you
So much I'd like to know
How'd you get on that parkway
Who was it that hurt you so?

Why did you hate the thunder,
Why did you fear the rain?
Was it like the headlights
That caused you so much pain?

Why did you pee on the couch
And the loveseat too?
What was it that made you stop?
I never really knew.

Why was it that you'd tap your tail
and purr while you were pet?
It seemed a contradiction
I never did quite get.

Why did you like the water
But only from the sink?
Did you know it pleased me so,
Just to watch you drink?

Did you suffer in the end?
Were you in any pain?
Did you feel my tears on you?
Did they feel like rain?

Are you looking down on us,
From heaven up above?
Can you feel how sad I am?
Can you feel my love?

Jeff and Diane

**U-CD Hallmark's Celtic Spirit, Am-Can-ASCA CD, FM, CGC**

Kellie was a wonderful companion, enjoying a full life of working alongside me in obedience, agility, flyball, therapy work and home. A confident spirit, she always tried to do what I asked of her and most often succeeded. We were a strong team, a tangible bond between us that helped us become one. I will always remember the times when that bond was strongest, when we competed, when we played, when we just loved each other. We both could read each other, and that was a source of courage in hard times. Her strength helped me through many hard times over the past 7 years, and her courage showed through to the end. I only hope to be as loving a spirit as she was. May you rest in peace until I can be with you again.

Jill Gutierrez

Kelly, Our loving companion for so long, we miss you greatly.
You were a dearly loved pup. Rest peacefully dear friend. We will see you later, though you are forever in our hearts. Krissie misses you too!

Love,
Momma & Daddy

One day I was going to visit Kelly After School and when I got to the farm I didn't see Kelly in the field.  
I went to the barn I didn't see Kelly.  
I called Kelly's name but he didn't run to me like he does.  
I didn't see him any where.  
The other horses looked very upset when I yelled KELLY!  
Even the horse that used to be the leader before Kelly took over it looked the most upset.  
After a while after looking for my friend and calling his name (Kelly) I saw a worker.  
I asked her "Where is Kelly?"  
She said I'm sorry Kelly Died a week ago.  
At that moment my heart and world was crushed broken and torn up in pieces.  
Even though Kelly wasn't mine I visited him etc.  
He was a great pony, Loved food, a good friend, the heart of a mustang leader and you know.  
I Love him and miss him so much!

Sincerely,
Jessica Rose Puphorse

Kelly,
    I will miss your beautiful face and friendly personality. I will miss walking you to the pond on my days off and watching you have so much fun. You loved running around, chasing the blowing leaves and swimming in the pond. We miss you so much!! I'm sorry I didn't keep you on your leash and you ran out to chase the blowing leaf. I will never forgive myself. I guess I had too much confidence in you. I know you are in a better place, with God in heaven.

I will never forget you!! Janet

You are always in our hearts, my dearest friend. Kelly...my partner, my friend, my teacher for ten of the best years. Walk slowly, Kelly, for one day I will surely call your name. Dittmanns Dawn Delight, CGC, TDI.
Irreplaceable.

Gloria S. Dittmann

(For Kelly, Mom, and Dad)

Sugar was a sweet, loving dog, one of a kind,  
but she was taken away before her time.  
She was choosy with who she gave a kiss  
but by all she will be missed.  
A little piece of her will live on today  
in Tigger and Kanga in a special way.  
On that day we shade a tear  
for your sweet Sugar will always be dear.

Kim Kirtley

We miss you sweetheart. We'll see you at Rainbow Bridge.

Mommy and Daddy

"To Kelly - Until We Meet Again"

Your name is Kelly; we love you so.  
It's with great sadness that we let you go.

You were always there for us - through laughter and tears.  
We shared times of happiness, sadness and fears.

As Malone kissed your sweet head, we know Bailey is with you.  
And Kasey and Alexis - and one day, we too.

Because some day we'll see you. And all those we love.  
For God made us all; to love here...and above.

Love, Monica & Mark

In memory of our beloved "golden" angel, Kelsey...we were truly blessed with her almost 12 years and miss her terribly. She taught us many lessons in living and loving and will live on in our hearts forever. She was the truest of friends to the end and enriched our lives beyond measure. We love her so.

Beth Ann Grosso

In loving memory of our very dear neighbours' dog, who left us today, June 11, 1999.

You were taken away without warning,
Your going left our hearts filled with pain,
But though you are gone from us Kelsey,
In our hearts you will always remain.

Sadly missed and always loved,
Neighbours Louise and Norman X O X O

Kelsey was a loving dog who never strayed from her humans. In her prime she loved to swim and retrieve, and play with other dogs. She was a good companion to Cooper who learned a lot from her, and was always gentle with Chaco the cat.

When Kelsey arrives in heaven, Lindsay will be there to greet her. They'll share a big bowl of cat food (preferred), or snack on a full litter box without getting yelled at.

Kelsey, we will never forget you. You were the best dog ever, now you'll go to a better place.

Thanks again,

Joanne Graham

My first child, I miss you so much, you taught me to be a good parent with your patience and love to my two human children.

Pattie

Kendrick was my heart and soul...he was my "babydog." No other dog can compare to him. He and I were one. He was so imprinted with me, that he didn't even know he was a dog. When you looked at him, you could tell exactly what he was thinking, and he could read me the same way. He understood EVERYTHING you said to him. He knew my every need and met it. Never wanted me to cry, and couldn't stand it if I did...he would lick every tear away....

He gave love unconditionally and was always there for me...

I miss him, and my heart feels so empty now.

I thank the Lord that He sent Kendrick to me...and I will look to the that same Lord who took him from me, to comfort me now...as I am lost without my babydog.

Debbie Mungovan

Teek, I'll see you at the bridge. You are my heart. I miss you.

Jacqueline Koski

We miss you so much!

Greta Logan

God has blessed us with two great four legged friends whom we have lost due to age related illnesses. Our first was Cinnamon and now we have lost Charm. There was never a human who met Charm that didn't immediately take to her. She was kind, gentle and always was ready to please. Her greatest pleasure was walking to the end of the drive to fetch the paper. She did this because she knew it made us happy and of course she was always rewarded with a little dry cat food, her treat of choice. And now the healing must begin. We are all greatly saddened by our loss but we knew the time had come for her to wait at the Rainbow Bridge, and I know when the time comes she will be there, still waiting for us, and ready to please. Charmie, we love you and miss you so badly that it makes our hearts ache. There is not a day that will pass that you will not be in our hearts. Loved and greatly missed by the Winkle Family.

On Thanksgiving three of our Shetland Sheepdogs, Kerry, Dancer and Dooley died in the Samarkand Kennel fire (Lansing, Michigan).

Kerry was our first dog, a Sheltie/Spitz cross with liquid brown eyes. She was alert and keenly intelligent, recognizing hand signals for sit, stay and down. She could fetch her numerous toys by name. When Ruth and I argued Kerry counseled peace by coming to each of us in turn, standing on her back legs and reaching up a paw.

Our friend Terry gave us Dancer, a blue merle Sheltie, gray and black with a patch of brown on her right front leg. Dancer hated the dishwasher.  
She was only twelve pounds but often made courageous but comical attempts to warn off strange dogs five times her size. But because of her dark eyes, compact size and unusual coloring she was often pronounced: adorable.

Dooley was the most recent addition to our pack. With his hallmark playfulness he led the others on spirited chases through the kitchen and around the family room furniture. Dooley's heavy coat required the better part of a morning to bathe and brush. He was never impatient though, his gentle disposition allowed him to fall to sleep during the warm water rinse.

We left these guys at the kennel and took our fourth dog, Natalie to Philadelphia for the holiday weekend. We returned to Lansing Friday evening to a house with empty crates and an impenetrable stillness. Natalie was top dog, she enforced the pack hierarchy with an occasional nip and a snarl.  
That evening she approached each crate, the scent of its previous occupant still present, expecting to find a pack member. In the yard she uses a single plaintive bark to call the others to run.

We gave Kerry, Dancer and Dooley a piece of our hearts and in return they provided an unselfish companionship that was dearer than we ever knew.

John & Ruth Cumbow

Kerry was the best dog anyone could ever have. He just knew how to love. He was the sweetest, dearest little love and we were so lucky to have him in our lives.  
If only people could love like he did. I miss him so.

Mary & Jim Gaul

She was my special adopted baby....a sweet little babe who had such courage she put me to shame.

Vicki LaChappelle

To the sweetest and most loving companion-we will love you forever.

Doreen and Mickey Cohen

Simply the best kitty in the whole world! We miss our little boy so much. He has sent two kitty angels to check on us since his departure; kitties we have never seen just waltzed up to our front door and looked in as if to say "how's it going". We know he's in a much better place and free of his diabetes-ridden body, but that doesn't really help much right now. We just wish he were still with us and in many ways he is. We love you, Kevin!

Jerry & Jane Smith

My heart is broken with out you by my side.
You will never be forgotten while I am still alive.
So please forgive me for letting go.
I know what pain you were in now.
I miss and love you forever.

Love MOM.

Dear Kez
It has been 7 months since I last saw you I still and will miss you forever.Thank you for letting me know you are happy and safe. Till we meet again.
Love MOM

Words to Ki - You will always be in our hearts, go and play with Raider at the bridge we will see you again someday. Mom & Dad

Kiara was a loyal, loving friend who was always there for me. She loved to play in the water. She remained a puppy at heart even though her body gave out on her. I miss her so much.

Julie

To Kibble...You were such a "special" kit-ten...Jan took you and your brothers and sisters home and bottle fed you so you would survive. You and sister Bit were 'bookends' and Jan couldn't let you go! You gave her such fun for all these years...she'd write and tell me stories about the two of you when you moved to Tucson. She called you her 'bowling balls' because of your 'buxom' shapes! You will be missed dear Kibble, and thank you for giving your soft love to my dear friends Jan and Joe for all these years. They are such special people who are blessed with such special furry friends! You have many, many fur angels waiting for you at the Bridge...Godspeed!

Patty Doxtater

To Kibbles,  
You were such a sweet little guy, so little and beautiful. I will miss your boundless energy in the morning when I let you out, how you would hurry up and do your duty just so you could be in my arms quicker. I'll never forget your sweet face and round bright eyes, so full of love. You will be so missed, Kibby-kib. Say hello to Punkin for me, and Coffee Beans and Sugar too, and all my other furbabies, and you guys wait for me until I join you someday. And watch for my shining light every Monday night, and know my love burns brightly for you, and always will.  
Goodbye, sweet Kibbles....Mommy loves you.

mommy

Too well loved to ever be forgotten.

Joan Bourgeois

Our wonderful cat, Kid, succumbed to a tumor that was pushing his trachea into his spine. When it started to get painful, we had him put to sleep at only about 9 years old.

A vet friend came over and gently pulled him onto the futon that he slept under and on during his last days. First came the sedative, then he was put to sleep.

We let him lay there on a fluffy towel for about two and a half hours, crying, just holding him. He looked so peaceful.

Pat took him up to the farm where he was "found" as a kitten. The shyest kitten of the bunch, this gary tiger kitten finally went up to Pat, hopped in his car, and went home with him.

Soon, Kid was going to work with him logging trees to finish the interior of the log farm house, walking in the woods, riding in his car, and on his shoulders. They were true buddies.

About 5 years later, I came into the picture, and fell in love with Kid as well. I've never met a cat like this. He was so almost human. I welcomed them into my home and loved that cat so much.

Pat buried him up at that farm, way back in the woods by the Maple River where Kid used to hang out with him while he chopped trees. That day he held his body close for at least an hour. When he set him in his final place, he looked like he was napping in the sun.

This happened Tuesday, Nov. 16, two days ago. Our hearts our raw and life will be never be the same without Kid. I'm hoping that in our afterlife, we will see our little guy, Kid, again.

Pat Ondrus and Kim Miller

We love you and miss you very much. We will always remember you in our hearts. It's so hard to make it every day without you. We hope you know how much you meant to us and how special you will always be. We know that one day we will be with you again in heaven but until then just remember that we love you and we think about you every day.

Doug & Debbie Gries

Dear Kidder, You were one of the best cats I ever had.  
I believe about the Rainbow Bridge and I can't wait to see you there! Your probably very happy up there too. You treated me like your baby kitten. Sometimes your in my dreams and I think your real. And sometimes I think I feel you jump on my bed and I turn around, and your not there. All the other pets hear miss you very much too. Jipper especially, she doesn't get to play with you anymore until she gets to the Rainbow Bridge too. We got a new family member, she is a bunny (a red mini rex) I don't really know what her name is. I guess Bun-Bun, because I call her that a lot. I use to call her Samantha (Samantha's Strawberry Shortcake) that's her name too. You were my special angel  
love,  
Whitley

You were the best dog who ever owned me. I wish we had more time together but thank you so much for the time we had. I miss you my love.

Laura McNinch

Kiki,
You have been and will always be a friend to us. The memories that you left behind, will be very special to each heart you have touched.

Virginia Rouleau

Kiki was my sunshine, by very best friend. A piece of my heart is gone.

To my best friend who has given me strength and protection - who stayed with me through all the difficult times only to see me bloom. I will love you for an eternity and know that we will be together again in the spirit world. Run sweet muffy buffalo... you have all of your legs again. Go chase those kitties! (Just be kind to them for mom - XXOO)
I love you sunshine
Wendy

KiKi was a very special kitty. She has been my constant companion for the last 15 years. I also owned her mother CoCo. I'm so glad we had a last trip together to see my daughter and granddaughter in Missouri. KiKi flew on the plane under my seat like a trooper!
Last week she went into kidney failure and I couldn't let her live in pain any longer. I sent her to the bridge to wait for me. Thank you KiKi, for your love. I will always cherish you.

Aletha Cooper

Run fast and free till I see you again

Tina

I lost my Kiki after having him for 18 years. Our connection was strong and my love for him deep. I miss him so much that there isn't a day that I don't think about him or miss him.  
He would show me that he loved me by curling his paw around my finger, when I would hold him. I miss my little fuzz-face so much, that I still cry when I think about him or see photos of him. I love you Kiki and I will see you again.

Susan M. Fowler

In memory of our best friend!

Sharon and John Henry

The little dog with a big heart. You walked into my life and changed it forever. May you run and play free in open fields until we can run and play together once again. You are solely missed.

Susan Byrd-Marth

My baby "Honkers" you were my little man, and God how my heart still aches for you. Daddy still sheds a tear for you, though he never lets me see, but I hear him sobbing in the night when he thinks of you. The night they left you on the side of the road to die is still embedded in my mind, how could they have done that, did they not stop to think that someone, somewhere loved you with all their heart. The day I put you to rest I cried so mercifully until there was nothing left inside of me. I miss you so much my "King of the Recliner", Strudel misses you to. Much love my little man, I know you and Bizzy are up there watching over us. Please take care of my baby boy Thor for he was much to young to go there so soon.

Love

Daddy and Mommy

Our Kimi was adopted from Wood Green Animal Shelter in 1990 when he was just seventeen months old. He had never known kindess or love and didn't even understand what having a cuddle was. But he soon learnt to trust us and even decided that having cuddles was so nice he couldn't get enough of them. He constantly wanted to play, and never quite figured out that he wasn't a puppy any more.

He started having trouble breathing at the end of July this year. The vet diagnosed a heart problem, which did not respond well to treatment. He refused to eat, and became very thin. We decided that it was unfair to keep trying different treatments as he was becoming unhappy. On 14th August we helped him pass with dignity. He is buried at home where he will at some time be joined by his friend, constant companion and mentor, Wiggy.

Kimi is sorely missed, but happily remembered. He was probably the biggest, scariest looking dog that I have ever had the honor of knowing. He was also one of the kindest and most loyal.

Thank you, Kimi, for nine wonderful years. We know you miss us as we miss you, but we know you are happy and that helping you away was the only thing a true friend could do. One day we will be re-united and will cross Rainbow Bridge together, never to be separated again.

Find Candy and Wellie Boot and wait for us at the bridge. Meanwhile, be happy.

Until we meet again.........

K.C. & Wiggy

Kimie you such a very special part of our lives thank you for being uniquely you. We will always love and miss you!!!!

Nathan & Debbie Thomas

King was a Canine Cop for me, he was my best friend and partner. He was a child's best friend and could go from mean to innocent in a heartbeat.

Joe and Michele Westenberger


Tribute To A Best Friend

Sunlight streams through window pane
unto a spot on the floor....
then I remember,
it's where you used to lie,
but now you are no more.
Our feet walk down a hall of carpet,
and muted echoes sound....
then I remember,
It's where your paws would joyously abound.
A voice is heard along the road,
and up beyond the hill,
then I remember it can't be yours....
your golden voice is still.
But I'll take that vacant spot of floor
and empty muted hall
and lay them with the absent voice
and unused dish along the wall.
I'll wrap these treasured memorials
in a blanket of my love
and keep them for my best friend
until we meet above.

King has brought a special joy to my life. I had owned his and his twin brother Luey, since they were just 6 weeks old. The three of us have been through so much together and its been so hard to see King deteriorate the way he had in the past few months. He was always the one to curl up on my lap or snuggle beside me at night. King was always the first to greet me at the door when I got home, He had begun to lose weight several months ago but I was in such a financial bind that I could not afford a vet. I had always promised myself that I would just take the best care of him that I knew how to and when it was his time, he would go peacefully in a familiar home. Just during the past few weeks his appetite decreased and he was still losing so much weight. I could not bear to see him the way he was, and after a tearful last night together I decided it would be best to say goodbye and to let his frail little body rest. I had him put to sleep on Saturday, September 18, 1999. I miss him so much. Luey seems lost without him but he seems to sense my loss as well. We are together trying to deal with our sorrow and pain. Luey who was never the "cuddly" one, has taken over Kings spot on the bottom of my bed. I know that someday the three of us will cross that Bridge together when we are happily reunited. Until then, I pray that the pain I am feeling right now will subside.

Sharon Roush

We watched him grow from a tiny mouse like puppy to the Regal King he was. He taught us the true meaning of courage, gave us his complete trust and unconditional love. This little dog with the long copper colored, shinning hair that glowed when he walked, walked with pride even when blind and he faced his adversities with courage and dignity. If you have never known the love of a dog- then you have never truly known love at all. We will treasure the 5 years we had with our King Arthur, but we know now that he is free from pain, he will be etched in our hearts forever. We will miss him always. For a dog like King Arthur comes once in a lifetime. If one comes your way, treasure every day with him _ because you never know how many days you have. God speed, my beautiful King Arthur, now without pain, someday, somewhere in time, we'll be together again. We Love You, Your Family

We miss our loyal "Buddy", King George XVIII, and he will live in our hearts forever.

Cecil A. Palmer

My dear friend died today, DEC 24, 1999. His name was King Solomen. He was just a dog, but a good friend and guarddog. Solomen was just over 4 yrs old and loved to bark at the squirrels and the airplanes...Solomen, please wait for us. We love you and will always. Go in Peace for Jesus is waiting for you..

Love your Owners, Ray & Judy Huggins

He was found on Yom Kippur in 1983 in the rainy bushes of Brooklyn. he gave me 15 years of wonderful friendship and love. I lost him in Dec of 1998, and I miss him so!

Maurice

Dearest Loving Kipper,  
It was such a struggle these last thirty days and it was a tumor that we could not beat! You brought so Much Joy and Happiness into my Life and I miss you so much tonight!  
I miss your bounce and your kisses and your little Paws so limp and fun to play with! I will treasure you and your Memory forever in my heart! I know you are back with your beloved Mate Mollie on the Rainbow Bridge and one day in Future, we will all be a Family again! Give Mollie a Great Big lick on the ears as you did for hours doing it when she was Sick and give her my Love and I am Happy that the two of you are once Again together again for Eternity! I know that today, God needed you more that I and you are in Safe Hands!  
I Love You Mollie and Kipper!

Daddy Larry

My sweet baby,  
Though it has been almost 11 years, I cannot help but keep you alive in memory & my heart every day. I still remember that apologetic look you gave me when you knew you had misbehaved. I couldn't bare the thought of raising my voice at you. Instead, I picked you up and held you in my arms with even more love. Then you knew everything was okay.

Since that painful day, I never understand why you were taken away from me. It is a great comfort knowing you have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. I will always love you, my sweet baby, and hope to see you there someday.

Todd

Kira we miss you tremendously. Suki keeps looking out the windows and door waiting for you to come home. We hope your out of your pain now and can frolic again. Keep on the lookout for a good campsite for all of us.

Love, Pat, Tom, Suki the shihtsu

Damien and Gary miss your monkey face and we love you Bear and Mesha have been looking for you at your corner of the fence.
Love and deeply miss you.
Daddy and uncle

A very precious friend, dearly missed.

Marlys Nitchals

To Ari and the fam,  
We all knew what a special place Kirby had in all of your hearts. We all thought the loss of big Spike was too soon and now the loss of the little guy Kirby is all too soon as well. Like all good dogs, he was a source of unconditional comfort and a wagging tail at the door. He made your worries go away for just a little while and in a way that was all you ever really needed. His suffering is now over but he leaves you with irreplaceable memories. Spike, Clara, and Kirbs- We miss you!

Kirby was a sweet dog and a constant friend everyday she was in my life. God called her home by surprise- but I was able to be with her and her with me since the spring of this year. I miss her most at nights. She would always come to my side of the bed for one "good-night" pat and then go lay down. My husband and kids miss her too. But she was my pal during the day. And in the Texas sun she'd jump in the pond after the ball over and over. She will always be running and jumping in the pond in my mind. And I will always be loving and holding her in my heart.

Kelly Sharp

Kirby, I wish I could be with you. I have thought about suicide soo many times after your death. How is your new home? R u happy you get to see grandma again? I bet she missed u. I'm so sorry for all the pain I let you go through. I wish I would have walked with you the day you died. I'm sorry. please forgive me. I give you flowers at least once a month. I can't wait to see you again. someday I'll meet you at the rainbow bridge. I love you Kirby dog. I'll miss you and you'll always be my baby.

Abby W.

To our Kirby, special in everyway to us, may you run painfree at the bridge. You were SPECIAL in everyway.

Mary Preston & Garnett Persinger

In tribute I would like to say that I loved Kirby more than my own life, I would have given my life to make him better. Kirby and I had such a special bond, one that I feel I will never have again. He was loving, selfless, devoted and I know he loved me more than anything. Kirby, mommy would just like to say that I miss you more and more everyday. To me the sun doesn't shine anymore, the flowers don't bloom, and the birds don't sing. When you and I meet again all those things will come back to life, because I will once again be with my soul mate. I love you more than my own life and I can't wait till we can be together forever. It's okay to be happy where you are now, mommy will be there before you know it. I love you and miss you my "human friend". Love mommy.

Ljungquist

My beloved Kirby lost his battle with a long illness yesterday. He was only a few months short of 13. He was sweet and loving. Even though he was a bird dog he never even considered hurting another animal. He was great everytime we introduced a new puppy or kitten to our fold. He used to sniff and kiss them until they could take it no longer. When my human son was born he decided rather quickly that this little human baby was his. He loved him very much for the eight short years he was able to share of my sons life. He will be missed everyday and our pain we know soon will turn to happy memories. I will pray that my beloved Kirby has found his way to the bridge and is happily playing with the other loved and lost furry companions that have gone before him. Kirby we all love and miss you more then you can know. Our tears kiss you in your peaceful, painless sleep. Love Mommy

Forever with us

Fred and Sandy

Dear Sweet Kirby Kat,
My heart aches for you now that you are gone. I am trying to be strong with out you, but the tears keep coming. You were such a wonderful friend to me, your devotion and love neverending. I hope my dear Kirby that you knew how much I loved and cherished you and I truly hope you knew that I was unaware of the pain you were hiding so well. I never would have allowed you to suffer if I had known you were in pain. Although it was not easy for me to do, I am glad I was able to end your suffering and take all your pain away. The guilt I have felt over your suffering has been heavy on my shoulders. I am trying to let go of the guilt, but it is not easy. I find peace only in knowing that I loved you with all my heart and never would have intentionally allowed you to be in pain. You will always be in my heart.
Love,
Amy (your Mommy)

Kisa was the sweetest cat that ever lived. She never did anything wrong in her life. She will be greatly missed.

Michael & Julie Ferenci

This is for our dearest friend Kiska who passed away on September 2, 1999. I adopted Kiska when she was a kitten and brought her home on the subway wrapped in my ski cap and tucked gently into my coat. She lived with us and was there for the birth of our children, moved to the west coast and back again, lived in apartments, houses, and was able to roam freely outside to pursue cat fantasies...and while we are heartbroken at her passing away, she did have a long, full and happy cat life that lasted into her 20th year..our home and hearts will always ache for you Kiska but we know that you are now with our beloved dog Maddie, your husband Orpheus, Violet May, the bunny and Chuckie the turtle...May God Bless you all...until we meet again...the Jaegers

Doreen J.

My sweet Kissy. I miss you so

Kathy

KissyFur

By: Nikki K. 7/19/99

My precious little Yorkie darlin'
To Rainbow Bridge did go;
Where only joy and love abide
And only good things grow.

So huge her heart, so great her love
For such a tiny little one;
She'll meet baby Trinket there
They'll bark and play and run.

A spot within my deepest soul
Is empty once again;
My strength is knowing she's gone home
We'll meet there in the end.

Today I had to let a very dear friend go..Not easy to say good bye to her..We grew up together she just got older faster..I love her and I miss her so very much..

Lorie

To a very special girl who has given me sixteen beautiful years. It was your time to go, but you will live on in my memory forever.

Chris

The house seems empty without you in it.
But I'll meet you at the bridge.
Sweet dreams my baby.

Joanne Cooper

My precious Kita...I miss you so much and even though it is going on 2 years since you've made your way to the bridge, I still cry for you like it was yesterday. I cant help it, you were my heart, and still are. I know that you are waiting for me and watching over me. I wish I could just pet you and hold you one more time, but I know our day will come and we will be together for always, I have faith in that. Please be patient and don't forget me. I also think that Prissy will be coming soon to play with you like old times...please keep her company until mom gets there to be with her also. Let her know we will all be together again one day. Thank you for being there for me as I grew up, I would give anything for you to be here now, I need you. You were the only thing that made me smile and I had no doubts about...I wish I could have done more to save you, but I couldn't watch you suffer anymore. Please don't hate me though, I loved you more that anything and still do. You were more that just my dog. You were my best friend, my heart, my companion. I miss you so, so much. I'm glad to know you are no longer in pain though...and I am so sorry that I was not there when you took your final breath...she took you from me so quick and I was so upset, I couldn't say anything to stop her. I live with that everyday, and I'm sorry and I hope that you don't hate me for that, that you still love me. It kills me inside to know that I wasn't the one who you last saw or last held you, I'm so sorry. But you are still my heart, and I think of you everyday. I wish you could come visit me in my dreams or something, let me know your O.K. and waiting and forgive me. I love you baby girl.

I miss you,
Trudy

To the most loving Siamese. Remember I will always love you, your sisters send their love

Odila Salles de Paula

She chose to live with me at the age of 5 years and she gave me love and devotion for 14 years-I miss her.

Barbara Wright

To Kito Kitelske Ramirez Gonzales Mendoza Garcia y Garza:

My first soul dog, my little man. May your spirit rest easy till I find you at Rainbow Bridge.

Kitty Walker

Our Dearest Love- Kitty Kat you will love on forever in our hearts. You died today with dignity and you are now with your brother and sister, Cody and Blackdog, at the Bridge. Have fun and play again until we come. Love, Mom and Dad Bosco, Rascal, Muffin

Barbara and Gary

You taught us about love, loyalty, trust and kindness.

Thank you, Kittums.

Mike & Diane

Kitty,  
You were so much a part of our family. You were here when the boys were born and have been such a good friend to all of us. You sure loved to play under the cover kitty and loved when we ate dinner. You especially loved it when Steven had chicken nuggets. You were so tired and we all knew it but when you left us this morning our hearts broke. We were with you for your last breath and are with you now. Have fun sweetie with Maggie, I know she was waiting for you. We know you are both now without pain and have each other. We will see you someday again. Know we loved you so. Love, Mom, Dad, Matthew and Steven

I feel like I am obsessed with remembering Kitty. It seems as though she were here for only a short while. She was my unconditional Kitty. Although, we do have another furbaby (her brother) it just doesn't seem the same anymore.  
Even Tiger misses her. I know time will ease the pain and one day we will be together but until then please remember our Kitty forever with peace and love.

Sheryl

I was afraid when you died the pain would go away and I would forget. Now I've found that it never leaves, merely changes. I miss you more every day, and now I know just how much of me you were, and how much of me died with you.

Sometimes I look up, expecting to see you in the doorway; or I hear your voice on windy nights. I wish you could come back to me.

Jamie Drilling

Kitty,
The grief I feel with your passing is hard to bear.
I will miss your small warm body on my pillow every night.
I will miss you tiny voice.
I will never forget all the joy you brought to my life.
I hope we will meet again.
Love you forever.

Susan Lewis

We found out in June of 1998 that Kitty was feline leukemia positive but he was still in good health then in April of 1999 we found out he had diabetes he did well for a few months but in the end it was just too much for his body to handle and we had to let him go. I know now that he is no longer hurting and he is in a better place but letting him go is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. We miss him a great deal and will never stop loving him.

Jessica Starbird

Kitty I will never forget you, you were dearly loved by the whole family and brought us 8 years of joy and laughter.

Mary

You offered me love and comfort for 17 years. All who took the time to know you, loved you. You touched so many lives, especially mine. You will live on in my heart and soul, until we meet again. Goodbye my best friend.

When I look up at the night sky, I know that you are in a better place. One day when I cross that bridge, I know that you will be waiting for me. You will be forever in my heart.
Hugs and Kisses

Nicole Grundowski

Kitty enriched our lives so much. He was our little sweetheart, our child. We never had any real children and Kitty fulfilled all the pleasures anyone could ever hope to have. His unconditional love for both of us makes it so difficult to be without him. Just seems unnatural to be alone. He truly was a joy, and we loved him very very much. God Speed to him.

David and Debra Hayes

I miss Kitty, She took care of us for so long and has been through so much

All of a sudden yesterday her rear legs wouldn't work. I didn't know what to do. Bye Kitty

Rick Haley

Please, take care of your pets. The ones I listed either ran away or got out of the yard and got hit by a car.

Jamie Parker

I love you Kitty Kat. You made my life better and I selfishly wish that I could have had you in my life longer. I hope I was good to you. Spike and I will miss you, but we know we'll see you again.

Robert

Kitty my darling, like all humans that are allowed to share a brief time with special children like you....I have received SO MUCH more from your presence, your love, than I ever gave you. The void in my life that is created by not having your comfort and love will always be something I will long for. Till we meet again. I love you my wonderful raccoon. I miss you so.

Eve Randall

Thank you for being such a gentle and loyal companion.

Mommy

My Dear Kitty Meow,
We miss you. We are so sorry that this is the way it ended for you. You snuck out and I should have gone after you, but you had snuck out hundreds of times. I wish I had known and then everything would be different. The neighbor's dogs will be reported. My baby, Kitty Meow, rest in peace. Play with your beloved Hickey, my angel.
We love you,
Mommy and Daddy

Thanks for being my loyal companion during the darkest time of my life. I'll always remember our mornings with you curled up on my lap and I'll never forget your lessons of perseverance in overcoming adversity. I'll miss you alot but I know you'll be waiting for me. Till that day.

Terry Gibbons

Kiva was the most special animal to ever come into my life, he and I shared some amazing time together and I will never forget my little psychic baby. It broke my heart to have to put him to sleep after only two short years with him. Kiva, Steve and I love you and will miss you always!

Farah

The joy and love you brought into my life will never be compared. I'll miss you until we meet again.
Love, mommy

Kiwi Bunny lived a good but short life spending her days grazing in her yard and nights inside having the run of the house as part of the family. With her love/hate relationship with Tiger (cat), she with her spunk, determination, and spirit, was the boss.

Kiwi we will forever miss you. With your big brown eyes, your droopy ears, and your sense of humor, you brought sanity to our lives. When you cried out for the first and only time, we knew you didn't want to leave us. We still feel your spirit every day. Goodbye Kiwi -- we love you sweet bunny.

Lindsey Sullivan

Kiwi was my animal soul mate. I will always grieve for her. She devoted her whole life to me. I know we will always be connected while I'm on this earth, and then one day we will be reunited face to face. Kiwi --you're always in my heart, and you'll always be my little Princess. I will love and miss you always.

Love Lee Ann

Precious Kiwi, You suffered greatly in your final weeks with extraordinary dignity and courage. You even purred for us in your last hour, making it almost unbearable to let you go. It was with broken hearts that we said farewell to you, little friend. You trusted us and we meant not to rush your death, but only to spare you the greater suffering that surely lay ahead. We can only hope that you felt our love as you took your last breath and that you are happy now at Rainbow Bridge. Thank you for the beautiful gift of your friendship and your love. Thank you for touching our hearts, dear sweet little kitty. We will always remember you playing with your beloved string and your long meow stories. You are deeply loved and will be forever missed.

Julie & Vi

I will always miss and cherish my little green friend.
I love you Kiwi.

Tammy Fox

My little one, I miss you so. Your gentle loving presence has forever touched my heart and soul and I pray that we will meet again, never to be parted. Please know that I love you very much Kiya. Don't let my pain ground you, love. Let your Spirit fly free.  
May the light and love of the Highest Good protect and keep you always. May you be surrounded with love, peace and others to brighten your day. Know that the place in my heart for you is here always. I await the day we can meet again at the bridge. I miss you little one,

All my love, mommy

I can't believe it. My dad phoned me yesterday night (I'm at university) to tell me that my beloved cat, Kizzy, had been hit by a car and had to be put down. Not what I wanted to hear.

I loved her so much, she was a great friend to me and I will miss her terribly.  
I got her from the RSPCA for my 13th birthday and she has brought only joy to those she meets.

I will miss her so much.

I love you Kizz,

Lisa

Tranz, ever faithful Friend  
and remained that way until the end.  
Now go before me to the land,  
Where someday you will again,  
Come to my hand.......

On this day I set you free,  
To live your life as was meant to be.  
Good bye old friend,  
Until I see you at my end.  
Together again, we will never say good-bye,  
For we will cross Rainbow Bridge together, up in the sky.

Monica J. Ballew

To the Kid with the Long Ears

Rosalie E. Leposky

To some you may be forgotten,
To others a part of the past.
But to me who loved and lost you,
Your memory will always last.
Sleep with the angels.

We love and miss you Knuck.
Love, Mom & Dad

Koby was our best friend...he would have jumped in front of a speeding car for us. He was in critical condition for 2 weeks at the hospital and we sunk our very last dollar in his treatment, however, we failed to save him from an unknown illness. If I had to do it again, I'd spend my last dollar yet again to save him. He was such a wonderful dog, we will miss him so bad it hurts...

Mike Dufort

Koda, Be at peace

D. Gavula

Sorry we found out to late Koddo. We really miss you and Poddo misses you too. I truly believe you were watching over her right after you died, and told her not to give up just because she has lost you. She still seems lost sometimes with out you. You two were inseparable. Where there was Poddo you were not but two steps away. It's kind of weird to see Poddo and not have you dancing right behind her. We really miss you. Keep Taz and D.J. company for us.

Catrina and Kenny

Beloved Kodii

Missed by us all including your fur sister Anna-Belle.

Rest peacefully and pain free baby.  
We miss you snuggling in our beds and your little whispery meows and purrs.  
Wait for me my beautiful black boy, until we meet again Kodii-man.  

Loving you forever, xxxxxxxxx

Joy Lewis

Kojac you will always be in my heart. I still remember the day I went to pick you up, It feels like yesterday. We have been through so much together. You helped me with troubles all your life and I know you will be there to help me now.

Mommy loves and misses you very much!

Koko, my sweet, gentle friend, I miss you. We were together for six wonderful years. Through all the pain of the last year, you were always there with a hug. You were the epitome of love unconditional. You were a supreme example of gentleness, kindness, and acceptance. I will always remember you, and thereby hopefully remember how to a more loving, gentle person because of you.

I miss you, and I look forward to being with you again.

Ken Sander

KOKO! you know what that means. I love you baby cat.

Pamela Groth

Koko, I will miss you very much. Stay with Grandma and wait for me to come.

Kathy

KoKo was a wonderful pet. A very happy, active, beautiful dog with beautiful blue eyes. She had quite a personality as Siberian Husky's do, and our family misses her a lot.

Ryan George

On January 3, 1999, I had to make the tough decision to put my almost 15 year old female Shih-Tzu, KoKoPuss, to her final rest. She had Cushings Disease, and although she toughed it and many other illnesses out, she began to get weak. In her last days, she was unable to walk and I spent hours holding her in my arms, feeding her water through a tiny syringe. We needed these last moments together. Although she came close to death many times in her last year, she and I had an unspoken arrangement: when she stopped following me around everywhere, and when she no longer ate like a pig, she would be telling me it was her time to go.

Barbara Jean Wilson

"KoKo-Angel"  
d'clare 1 / 3 / 99

She came and she went  
Like a dream so sweet  
Her smell and special scent  
Put my heart in a heat

Remembering licky kisses  
And tender treat charm  
If I had three wishes  
She'd be alive without harm

A little girl touched me  
With fur and hot breath  
Now she's traveled heavenly  
I feel such deep emptiness

The angels promise us truly  
Oh, eternally they sing  
Not to ever cry or worry  
"Cause they have given her wings !

copyright 1999, david john clare, clairvoyant music

Beloved Kola,  
I remember the first day we picked you up from the airport you looked so cute in that cage. You looked like a little peanut, we weren't even sure if you were a dog. But you were, you were the cutest dog that ever lived. You brightened up my day, everytime I was feeling down. You and me, we were connected. We had the same personalities. You were always so happy and hyper. I love you. I don't know what happened last night. I knew something was wrong, so I held you and hoped for the best. I am sorry I couldn't get you help IF only it was morning. It was so unexpected it was in a matter of 6 hours and I didn't know what to do. so I just loved you. I wish I had more time with you and I do, in heaven. Until then I just want you to know I love you more than anything and I am sorry for anything I did wrong. I would never have wanted anything to happen to you. You live in my heart always. I love you forever and I miss you.  
Love your best friend and owner,  
Alicia

My Konie Boy, you were the best boy in the whole world. I know you were sick and needed to leave me.
Go find Chi-San, and wait for me at the Rainbow Bridge.

Mommy loves you, for now and for always.

Julie

Kosar was a wonderful dog, a faithful and loyal companion to the end. We miss him so much. He never complained about anything even though we sometimes ignored him after we had our little kids. God, please take care of our little guy. We will always remember our wonderful dog.

Mitch, Vickie, and kids

Old Kosmo was a kind, patient, tolerant, loving friend. He stood by me as I learned to stand on my own feet again, letting me rest against him, supporting me when I fell. He is missed.

K & R

Koty was a very special dog. We love him and will miss him very much. He was happiest when he was eating...anything.... He loved to go for walks and ride in the car. Unfortunately we had to put Koty to sleep on 4/3/99 and right now I don't know if I will ever get over it. I keep expecting to see him when I walk in the door...I hope that he is in a better place.....Koty....

Cheryl Ball

Kountry did your job well. We loved you for eleven year as you did us. You were my best friend and I always looked forward to coming home and finding you at the door. Even in death I still love you and I will never forget the joy and pleasure you gave me. You are with god now and I know that you are alright. I hate the cancer took over your small body and you never let on that you were sick. The vet said you did it for me. You will never be forgotten in my heart. When it is my time to go all I ask is that you meet me at the gates of heaven with Jesus. My best friend forever and always. All creatures great and small the lord god made them all.

Jeanne L Autry

Kramer, you were one goofy cat and we loved you so much! You brought so much joy to us with your antics and personality...there will never be another cat like you...ever!  
Your "I love everyone" attitude in spite of your physical limitations is a tribute to you!
I write this with tears in my eyes, because I miss you terribly, but I know you're in a better place where you can lounge around in the sunshine with a big smile on your face! Miss you, "Kramer-head"

Your loving humans,
Jeanne and Phil

I would like for everyone to know that I had the sweetest, most kind and loyal rottweiler that there ever was. She was my best friend and companion. She was there when I felt down, and she always loved to see me. I was her favorite person, and I will always have very fond memories of her. I love her as I have never known love, and she loved me unconditionally, as dogs do. She always knew when I was upset and she comforted me in the best way she knew how, by climbing up into my lap and looking at me with her beautiful brown eyes. I will always love and miss her.

My family took her in and loved her as part of our family, and she was my mom's beloved "granddog." She will always hold a special place in many hearts.

Michelle Wright

Kresta was my daughter's "dog" although she was much more than that. She was her solace and her best friend. As Grandma to Kresta, I used to babysit for her when Michelle would go out. She would sit by the window for hours waiting for her mom to come home. She loved Michelle unconditionally and was always so excited to see her. She would turn herself into a "C" dog, curling up with pleasure as Michelle petted her. The night she died was extremely traumatic for all of us because she was so much a part of our family. Her Grandpa had to dig her grave in the yard she loved to romp and play in. She lies underneath a big fir tree that she used to pull limbs off of. Her favorite toys lie there on top of her grave which is just outside where our computer is, so each time I look out that window I think of her and her love of Michelle and her zest for life. I have wanted to add my comments to Michelle's but have been unable to up to now and even as I type this I am having a hard time seeing the keyboard. I still miss her tremendously and I know if I still hurt this bad, Michelle's pain is still tremendous. I miss my "C "dog and hope she is resting well at the foot of the Rainbow Bridge, waiting for not just Michelle, but the rest of us who loved her so well. I miss you Kresta and my heart still aches not only for you but for your mommy.

Love...... Grandma (Sharon Duncan)

Dear Krinkle
Today, June 21, 1999 at 6:20 p.m. your life ended. You were a very special senior lady, pure white with sea green eyes. The fact that you had a disability made us want you more. YOU picked your "dad" at the shelter and life was never the same again. You only had eyes for him and he, you. You will forever be here and will always be "daddy's little girl."

Joe & Bev Iorio

My best friend Kristi was killed almost three years ago. She was my first horse and I loved her more then I can tell you. She was hit by a car on May 2 1996. The driver kept going. When I woke up My dog was beside me and Kris was in the middle of the rode on her side. I had to find help in the middle of a country road. I held her through the whole thing. She had to be put down. A large part of me was lost that day too. As a result of her loss I have dedicated my life to helping animals feel better. I have become an animal massage practitioner. She is in my thoughts every day. I will never stop loving my girl. She is still my best friend.

Mom & Dad are going to miss you big guy! Let Jason & Maggie show you the ropes...You gave us 10 wonderful years and we thank you for that. Be well and run free Bogga Dogga.

Bev & Rob Knepshield

This dog was one that everyone liked - even people who don't like dogs. He was very smart and would cock his head from side to side when you talked to him and when he would hear a word he particularly liked ("walk", "cookie", "go in the car") he would dance around. He was an obedience dog and my best friend for 13 years through divorce, move to new city knowing anyone, illnesses, you name it. He was singularly the best thing that has ever happened to me in my life. I got him at age 8 weeks and we trained. He was also one of the best things I ever "did". If you don't like Dobermans, please re-consider. These guys are smart and they can read your mind!!!

Krystle was my loving and faithful companion for almost 14 years. She gave me comfort in a way no human ever could and never asked for anything in return.

Her poor earthly body was riddled with congestive heart failure 1 1/2 years ago, yet in the end another unknown disease claimed and took her to her spiritual home.

I love and miss you girl...you will always been in my heart.

Until we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge, I remain

Your Loving Mom

I Will Remember You
(Music and Lyrics by Sarah McLachlan, Seamus Egan, and Dave Merenda)
Originally featured on the motion picture soundtrack "The Brothers McMullen"
(Unforscene, 1995)

I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories

Remember the good times that we had?
I let them slip away from us when things got bad
How clearly I first saw you smilin' in the sun
Wanna feel your warmth upon me, I wanna be the one

I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories

I'm so tired but I can't sleep
Standin' on the edge of something much too deep
It's funny how we feel so much but we cannot say a word
We are screaming inside, but we can't be heard

But I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories

I'm so afraid to love you, but more afraid to loose
Clinging to a past that doesn't let me choose
Once there was a darkness, deep and endless night
You gave me everything you had, oh you gave me light

And I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories

And I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories
Weep not for the memories

My dear Kuie (Makua) was a beautiful Manx tabby whom I rescued from the University of Hawaii campus with her little kitten Pa Ele eleven years ago. The doctor estimates that she was 14 years old. My beautiful Kuie was lovely shades of rich brown, golden beige, black, and rust, and her long fur was as soft as silk. She had an adorable, tiny little tail with a crook in it, which she wagged when she was pleased, despite its short length. Kuie's magnificent, expressive golden eyes displayed great wisdom, patience, gentleness, and a profound depth of understanding. She was my dearest, most precious little friend.  
My dearest Kuie, I cannot express the extent of my desolation at losing you. I pray that you are joyful and at peace with our Lord in Heaven, and that we will some day meet again. You are eternally in my thoughts.

Barbara Weimann

I will always love you Kuky!

Juan David Carrasquilla Arango

We will always love you darling, see you soon

Bernard Parsons

He was a fine and lovely little creature who loved life and people, and his 3 brothers (all 4 adoptees, ). He even inspired other people to adopt cats (all totally black ones incidentally).

Annette and Chris

I'll miss your sleeping next to me each night.  
Thank you for 4 beautiful years, you light my life and brought joy to my life since the day I got you.  
I miss you, Kuno, 'till we meet again.

Christine Hadely

Oh, Kyle, our sweet precious boy who never did grow up, you may be gone from our eyes, but never from our hearts. You're safe now, in a place free of fear or pain, and don't ever worry. Let us do that. You're in our every thought, so try not to chase too many kitties at the Bridge, for we'll surely find out about it when we meet again. What love you took, you gave back in triplicate.

Tracy and Kevin

For Kyle: "Sophie's Song"  
That which we will never forget, those eyes...

Those eyes,  
So wise, so warm, so real,  
I love the world your eyes reveal.  
When I look in your eyes,  
I see the wisdom of the world in your eyes,  
I see the sadness of a thousand good-byes,  
When I look in your eyes.  
And it is no surprise  
To see the softness of the moon in your eyes,  
The gentle sparkle of the stars in the skies,  
When I look in your eyes.  
In your eyes,  
I see the deepness of the seas,  
I see the deepness of the love,  
The love I feel you feel for me.  
Autumn comes, summer dies,  
I see the passing of the years in your eyes,  
And when we part, they'll be no tears, no good-byes,  
I'll just look into your eyes...  
Those eyes,  
So wise, so warm, so real,  
I love the world your eyes reveal.

Kevin

My dearest precious pet,
I can't wait for the joy of our meeting at the Bridge. Not a day goes by that my heart doesn't ache for you. 'Till we meet again.

Sandy Sargeant

Kylie Jo, we miss you fiercely. You were a true athlete who loved to run and hike. You have been gone for only two weeks and your loss is devastating to us. We all keep looking for you especially your sister, Shadow. Sleep well, my angel. We will see you again.

Love you always,

Mama

Our beloved cat, Kyrac, "Panda", wandered into our yard in 1994 and into our hearts. It was total love at first sight! When his owners announced they would be moving, we begged that they let us adopt him. They moved on, he stayed with us. We were ecstatic!  
We never knew why his former owners named him Kyrac. We don't the know the meaning of his name. We also called him, 'Kitey' and 'Kyracky'. Plus our extra special name of endearment: "Panda", because he was black and white. We also called him "Sidekick" because he was our constant companion. It's funny how people can give their pets so many nicknames.  
I had said that I was giving up ever owning another cat again because of the recent intense grief that I had suffered after having 3 of my cats pass away in a short time of one another. I swore that I could never endure that grief again and would not allow another cat into my life. Kyrac was the first cat that I allowed into my life after I had gone through so much sadness due to losing my beloved cats. I told myself that I wouldn't allow myself to get too attached to him, that I'd keep my emotional distance from him. That, of course, didn't work at all. I fell head over heels in love with him. I will always cherish my time with "Panda".  
He was a gorgeous cat, a 'tuxedo' cat, black with a white chest (bib), white booties ( I called his feet his 'cotton pads') and white whiskers. His coat was so incredibly silky, his body sleek and muscular. I loved the way he always smelled so sweet and fresh, that I would bury my nose in his fur. He kept himself so clean. Oh, what I would give now to capture that essence again. We loved him so much. I always said that I loved him TOO much. I knew that I'd be devastated when his time came to leave us. We love our other cats too, but Panda was a VERY special cat. He was very affectionate, he loved to be petted. He was a lap cat and he would head butt, ("busch", as we called it), against us, asking for a warm hand in reply. We had a catnip garden for him and he would lie in it often. He loved to go outdoors (even though we advocate keeping cats strictly indoors). He would signal us by jumping up (like he was on a pogo stick), grabbing the door knob with his little white boots. We looked out for him and kept him on a long leash. He was so smart, he knew what the leash was for and how to behave on it. He would wait patiently for us to attach it to his collar. He would spend hours sitting on the chaise lounge in the back yard, enjoying the warmth of the days.  
Fifteen months ago we discovered he had an enlarged heart. A condition called Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.  
The vet placed him on medication. We were very diligent about giving him his medication daily. He was so good about taking his medication that was hidden in tuna. He'd practically bite off our fingertips to get the tuna.  
Recently we had him rechecked by an expert veterinary cardiologist and he said Kyrac's heart was so large he couldn't understand how he was showing no symptoms. We knew that his time on this earth was very limited. We knew that we had given him some extra time on this planet by keeping him medicated, and Kyrac paid us back ten fold by adding joy, love, and affection to our lives.  
He did love to go outside so much, that he would bolt like lightening out the door, when we went in or out. He usually came back inside within a couple hours. At the worst, he would spend the night in the garage, on a piece of carpet and we would find him first thing in the morning.  
My husband knew something was wrong when he couldn't find Kyrac immediately one morning after he had run out the previous night. We found him in a sleep like position, passed away in the front yard. We knew he could die suddenly because of the enlarged heart, but it was still a shock to us.  
I have been grieving so much. I can't stop crying. It hurts so much. I cannot be consoled. Kyrac always came to me if I were sad or crying. Oh, how I wish he were here to console me now. I loved him like my child, since I will never have any children of my own. Kyrac's best kitty friend, our other cat, "Nikko", we'll miss their cuddling and grooming sessions together. My husband never needed an alarm clock as Kyrac would wake him every morning.  
We had Kyrac cremated and placed his remains in a wooden urn on our mantel, a vigil memorial candle burned for several days. We still can't believe he is gone, and keep hoping to look outside and find him at the door wanting to come in.  
We made this memorial tribute for Kyrac so that he will live on in our hearts. When he looks down on us from kitty heaven he will know that we miss him terribly and that we can't wait to be reunited with our dear little 'Panda', when we too, will cross over the Rainbow Bridge.  
God rest and bless your sweet soul our darling "Panda". Mommy and Daddy will love you for all eternity.  
Thank you for reading this. Jamie and Greg Fox