1999 Tributes

Lacey thru Lynx

This is a tribute to my precious little Lacey. Lacey was a red miniature pinscher adopted by Larry and Charlotte Troy in Delano, CA in 1982. Although I already had a miniature pinscher I just couldn't forget this little red dog I had met and heard about at the breeders. The breeder told me Lacey would not nurse and she thought she was going to lose the little red puppy. Well, that goes along with Lacey's stubborn personality. Lacey pulled through and we were able to adopt her when she was 3 months old. On another visit I saw Lacey chasing her sister around the living room in a circle. Up and down the chairs they went around and around. Then Lacey would jump down on the floor and scoot across the carpet barking just like a little toy. I knew I had to have this dog in my life. Lacey continued to be a precious little clown, very demanding and not afraid of anything all of the traits of a miniature pinscher that we love. Even though I had Lacey for 16 1/2 years it was not long enough for me. Now I try to remember the good times we had together to keep her close by my side. I will see you again someday Lacey until then Love. Mama and Daddy

Lacey was very special to my husband and me. He was great company and seemed more like a dog than a cat, probably because our dog Scruffy raised him. My husband would kid me that Lacey was in love with me as he either followed me around or sat on my lap at all times. He even starred at me during sleep from the night table before he got into bed with us. He had a great personality and our other two cats seem to miss him too. He is very much missed, always will be and will never be forgotten.

Brenda Dupuis

In her short time, she truly taught us the meaning of love.

The Worthington Family

To my baby girl who I miss more than I can ever put into words. I'll never forget how you could act as a young pup one day and a primadonna the next. You were there every time I needed you and you never complained and you never ran away and you gave me your unconditional approval. There are times I look back that I could not have made it without your love and support. You are sorely missed. I think of you every single day and look so forward to holding you again when I leave this place. Your mom loves you always.

Tina Fisher

I got Lacy a the dog pound, she was about five or six. I had her for only seven years. she was the best dog I've ever owned. I miss her so much. I think about her every day.
I Love You Lacy!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kimberly G

Nana and all the other doggies are waiting for you on the other side of the rainbow bridge. We will miss you.

Love,
Jeanie
Deedee
Sherri
Scott
Tim
Jon

My dog of 14 years, Lacy, has passed away. I would like to let all the people who have lost a pet know that I can feel their pain and relate to their loss. My Lacy, a Golden Retriever, has been my best friend for 14 years. She was so loving and so receptive to my needs and emotions. When I would cry, she would come over to me and lick my face and stand by my side until I was feeling better. She was always there for me when I needed her. She was so smart and was so fast in picking up new tricks. She swam in our pool, she escorted me on long walks, she greeted me at the door every day and was, and still is, a great part of my heart. Now my heart aches because my best friend is gone. I want the world to know that it has lost a friend, a great dog and a wonderful companion. I have written a poem for her.

"Good Girl"  
Lacy, you were always there at the door for me.  
Lacy, you were always by my side when the tears came.  
Lacy, we sat together for hours while the world passed us by.  
But Lacy, you are not here now as I hurt, and desperately need a friend.  
That friend is you.  
I cry for you, a lot. Why aren't you here?  
As time passes, the pain will as well. I hope.  
But as for now and forever, you are a good girl, MY good girl, and my heart  
aches for you to be here.  
I carry you in my heart. I always will.  
Wherever you are, know that you were so loved by us.  
Lacy, wherever you are, know that you are, and always will be, my good girl.

Sara E. Andrews

Laddie  
you gave us sixteen wonderful years. We miss you so badly. We feel closer now that your ashes are home, they sit beside a large photo of you in your healthier years, and you tags. You be a good boy, run and play now with your new friends we will be coming for you one day, and we will cross over rainbow bridge together, keep watching boy, we love you......

Barbara Searson

(Barbara has passed on and is now reunited with her Laddie on the other side, across the Rainbow Bridge.)

Laddie, you had to leave us the same way you came to us and it hurt so badly to have to put you to sleep but there was nothing more anyone could do for you my loved one. I thank God I have your offsprings to hold and love as it does help some. I will be waiting for you at the rainbow bridge soon. Take care of all the others and never forget we would of done anything to of been able to help you. Love Ruth Ann and Albert-

I still miss you Lady...take care of Snow...you and she are the best.

Janet Skulina

Thank you Lady for sharing your life with me. For being there always when I needed you, keeping me company when I was lonely; making me laugh; and being a good friend.

I treasure the memories of our 15 years together. When Steve found you as a puppy and brought you home I fell in love with you. I loved going for walks with you. Whenever I worked in my garden you watched over me. I use to get aggravated when you layed on my flowers, but after awhile it didn't matter anymore. We have great memories of the kids growing up before our eyes. They were so little when you came to live with us. Now they are in college and we don't spend as much time together. But you were always there for me.

When arthritis became too much for you to bare, I could see the pain in your eyes. I had to make the decision to let you go. My heart is empty. I look outside in the back yard ... your yard ... and I can see the traces of your life left behind. I see your favorite bush you layed under to keep cool in the summer. I see the evergreens where you scratched your back. I miss seeing you as I cook supper and look out the window and you aren't there. I go into the garage where you slept in your big bed and its empty now. The pain is almost more than I can bare. My only hope is that you are happy now, and can run free with your friends. Wait for me, Lady. I will be there someday, and together we'll walk over that bridge into eternity.

Love, Bev

I was only doing my job when I went to the local animal shelter to pick up a SICSA dog that had been released. As I was loading the lucky dog the shelter worker asked if our nonprofit shelter had room for one more. She was a six year old border collie that was in the door way of the euthanasia room. She looked at me with those eyes and I knew we had to find the space. Luckily everyone at SICSA understood why she had be rescued. She was adopted within two weeks, but unfortunately returned only one week later. She stayed at our shelter for several weeks without anyone taking a second look. She had almost stopped eating and was sinking into depression. The only time she looked happy was when I arrived with her cheeseburger each day. Finally, I decided to take her to a family gathering hoping my parents would fall in love and once again she could be happy. Unfortunately, my parents were not in the mood for a dog. By the time our family gather had concluded it was to late to return her to the shelter, so I took her home for the evening. That was six fantastic years ago!!!! Lady became my soul pet. She was always there for me and I for her. I can still feel her with me as she awaits my arrival at the Rainbow Bridge. She tolerated kids, kittens, and cold camping trips. She was included in all family activities and even won the title Grand-dog from her grand pet parents. Everyone who met my Lady immediately knew how special she was, and still is. Lady battle health problems for the past two years. Two weeks ago she was diagnosed with cushings disease, and last Thursday she was diagnosed with cancer. By this time she had lost all bladder control, slept most of the time, and was all around miserable. With the help of the best vet ever, Dr. B Lady was released from the pain of this world On Thursday, November 4th. It was the hardest thing I have ever had to do, and I will miss her always. I feel like a part of my soul has been placed on a shelf waiting for the day when my love, my Lady, my soul pet and I can be together again. I will open up my heart to other furbabies in need, I know my Lady would want that. She taught me that love is endless and surpasses all boundaries. The more love you give the more love you receive. Because my Lady was more than my friend she was my teacher, I will go on and share the lessons that she spent her life teaching.

Thank you my friend for all that you gave. I will cherish your lessons and share your love and I will always remember that forever we will be together. I love you and I miss you.

Susan

We brought you home when you were a puppy, and it was one of the happiest days in my life. You brought so much pleasure to your mom and dad that you could never know. Our life was full and rich but you brought a joy that was unequaled. I looked forward to coming home each day from work not only to be with mom, but also to see my beloved Lady. It didn't matter what kind of day I had you always had a way to cheer me up when I was low and you always waited patiently, for me to get settled to let me know you wanted petted or to romp and play which I loved. I miss your prancing you did when you wanted something, you taught us well to understand what you wanted. I'm glad for the time you spent with us. I miss you and will love you forever.  
The house is so quiet that sometimes at night I think I can still hear you. Someday we will be together again, till then we have all the pictures of you and all the fond memories that can not be taken away. Till we meet again

Love, dad

TMy Lady, mama, girlfriend, meja, Lay Lay, Bugs, Angel, Precious, Love, Sting and every other loving name you answered to. We truly do miss you. Especially me, I have been so lonely without you with me and trying to get over you is still hard. I went to meet another dog through my mom's friend who owns a Dobie. His name was Eleven. Boy I thought your spirit just jumped into him when I met him. I truly saw you and your personality all over again. I needed that. It made me feel better again, just a little, but he could never be you. But he actually smiled Lady! He put a smile on my face when he bugged me the same way you used to by throwing my arm up in the air when I stopped giving him attention and demanded the attention just like you used too. God is my witness, I am so lonely without you and I am trying to go on. You are constantly with me. The baby misses you and I am sure you hear his prayers. I keep telling him that you hear him. I hope you know that Papa misses you too, he just deals with it the best way he can. It will be a month on Oct.18th,1999. I am constantly thinking about you and healing the best way I can by writing these tributes and making a tribute in a folder with just written memories that I will never forget about the times that we have had together. Papa Luigi misses you too, I love you my angel and you will always be in my heart and mind. I love you my angel.

Love your Mama Anne

Hi My Precious Angel, It will be 2 months November 18th, 1999 and you are constantly on my mind and I so desperately miss you still. I am hanging in there but like I said, I am trying to hang in there. It is so lonely around the house and so scary sometimes cause I never realized how much you were my ears. I don't know how I am doing it without you. I have to thank you for being my ears and my protector. I live in a very silent world without you and need to talk to papa about getting a new puppy to help. I hate when I can't hear things that are going on outside the house or even inside. I am really thinking of you and just wanted to let you know that. You are always in my heart. No animal can ever take your place. I will continue to love any animal that needs it cause I know in my heart that is what you would expect of me to do. All animals need love too, just like human. Well my precious angel dog, I just felt the need to tell you that I love you and that I needed to tell you that I miss you so much! Much hugs and kisses to you.

Love, Your Mama, Anne

To a wonderful sister.....I love you.....remember all the good times!! and I promise you we will meet again no matter what ....Here is where the road divides here is where we realize the countings of our Father's great design...through time you've been a friend to me...but time is now the enemy I wish we didn't have to say "Good Bye" but I know the road He chose for me is not the road he chose for you...but as we chase the dreams we're after... pray for me...and I'll pray for you...pray that we may keep the common ground...oh won't you pray for me...and I'll pray for you....and one day love will bring us back around yeah I know that love will bring us back around....again!!! I love you Lady!!! I believe dogs go to heaven.....especially a wonderful dog like you!! We all miss you and love you!! Be good.....Love always, your best friend and sister....Meaghan

You were one of a kind. I still miss you so much. And I think of you every day. I will always love you.

Sheila

To my Dearest Lady,

We rescued you from the animal shelter nine years ago.. but you rescued my heart. I can't thank you enough for letting me have the privilege of being your friend. Right now the world doesn't seem fair. You are sorely missed. Max and Tracey, our other dogs miss you as well. I miss your bright black eyes.. and those rare times we would play. My perfect little Lady.. my white ball of fluff.. don't chase anymore skunks up there on the bridge. Thank you for enriching my life. I will see you again someday.

Diony Cook

Lady, Thank you for being our friend. You will be in our hearts forever. We miss you and we love you always."

Lisa, Betsy, and Jon

Dear Lady,

You left us so suddenly a year ago. We miss you so much and you are in our thoughts everyday and will be in our hearts forever.

Love, Mommy, Daddy and Princess

P.S. High Five, Lady!

Lady-You were a special friend and companion. And you were a big part of our family. We will miss you and think of you everyday. We wish you the best in puppy heaven because we know you are happier and swimming all around Navajo Dam.

With Much Love
Roy, Hilary & Whitney Parker

Lady was from the first litter my parents had in their kennel. I delivered her and cut her umbilical cord. She was mine from day one. We thought that we would have to put her down because she was born with swimmers legs (she had hip displaisha). I exercised her legs every day. She was the first puppy of that litter to stand and walk. When her eyes opened she knew me on site.

She was a show dog very briefly. She was happier just being a pet. In actuality, she was my baby. I will miss her terribly; and I cannot wait to meet her at the Rainbow Bridge.

Dawn Procter

Lady Bug was a good dog a good mother and a real good friend. Lady gave birth two over 20 puppies, one was Baron who died last year and Toby and Princess you are still with us. I will miss her dearly. But she is up there with her husband Bouncer and her other children. I will take care of Toby and Princess for you love you lots. Take care of by boy Baron.

Love Always,

Susan Eckard

We love you and will miss you!

Laura Beer and Dennis Sobocinski

To my little binks, I miss you so much but I know in my heart that we will be together again someday...So until then boops, remember I love you.

Melissa

Lady was killed by a hit and run driver. We could not save her, for she lost to much blood. I love you and miss you

Terri Pennington

Lady, it has been one year since we put you to sleep, and I still miss you terribly. I wish I knew you are safe and happy and not just gone. I pray for faith to come to me, but I just keep missing you. I know you are out of pain, and I am so grateful for that, but I miss you so much, even a year later, that I physically hurt sometimes. The tears have never truly stopped, they are just postponed at times. I hope to see you again one day, my friend. I love you, Puppy Face.

Love, Sophia

To a gentle soul who only had love in her heart for those who loved her

Jeff & Suzanne White

good-bye my friend. You have been through my life with me and will always have a special in my heart. I know that now you are feeling well again and bucking and playing like the olden days. Take care my lady. I will always love you

Beckie Flynn

My dog Lady came to me as a stray and taught me to open up to others and not be afraid. In the six short months she was in my life I learned from her a life time of lessons. I will never forget the love and acceptance she gave me. It has been a year now and it is a little easier without her but even though I now have another dog, there is not a moment that goes by that I don't think about all the life lessons Lady has taught me. I continue to meet each new day practicing every thing that Lady taught me. I will love her forever.

Jean

She wasn't even 2 yet. I was sitting in the other room watching TV when I heard my parents crying. I knew that one of our cats must be dead because John never cries. I asked him what had happened and he said he didn't know. I went upstairs where mom told me our newest cat Alex was dead. We had just gotten her about 4 months ago. I came in and saw her lying on the ground. Her mouth and eyes were open and she wasn't breathing. I went over to her to try to revive her and start her heart beating again like they do on ER when the machine doesn't work, but she just lay there. I asked what had happened when I went downstairs, and John said he had stepped on her tail. She had started foaming at the mouth, and ran upstairs with my mom following her. She died within 10 seconds. She was the sweetest cat I know. Whatever we did, even if it was an accident, she just purred. Why did her heart condition have to kill her now?

Justine

Berghen was the best friend anyone could ever have. She was a friend and companion for 16 years of my life. She will be missed greatly.

Erna Marvelli

Gentle Ladybug. So sweet. So loved. So missed.

Richard & JoAnn Hopewell

Lady Boifava Cormier  
I still truly miss you my love, It has been the hardest 2 weeks gone by and I am trying to heal. I have you here now with me at home in your favorite spot. Papa made the most beautiful memorial in your memory so we will heal. Chance your baby, really does miss you and we did a nice candle vigil for you. He felt the need. Wasn't his prayer that he made up for you precious? Not bad for a six year old kid huh? He cried all over again but I let him know that you wouldn't want him to be sad, and that you will always be with him in his heart. I reassured him liked you always did by encouraging him. You always used to nudge us to let us know it was ok to try something we weren't sure of. But if you felt danger, you would let us know that. You were our true protector.  
I remember that you would answer to every nickname that each of our family members gave you even though your true name was just Lady. Let me see what I can remember on all your names that everyone gave you. You came and answered to all the names. That just shows how loyal you were too. I swear though, there were some weird names that papa would give you to just being nutty and if you didn't like the name, you wouldn't come to him. So funny! You definitely should have been human and were truly a class act on top of being a classy LADY. You had some pretty unforgettable moments. Ok, You used to get goofy just like papa too. Between the baby dressing you up and just plain playing goofy, those are the times I really cherish in my memories. One smart cookie you were. Ok on with the list of nicknames you would answer to.

Papa's name was mainly Bugs, Cheevo, (you know didn't like Papa calling you that name, how dare him call you a dang goat. I know you didn't like it either. You were the prettiest looking dog around.) Bugsy, STING, and etc. He called you what the baby and I called you too which was Lay Lay and Mama.

Chance called you Mama or Lay Lay.  
I called you mainly Mama, Meja but mostly "Precious", Angel, and Love. You were a love and gave it so unconditionally as we loved you just as unconditionally as you gave it. You were all that wrapped in that one big precious body of yours. The list can go on girlfriend. See, that was another name you were called. You answered cause you knew that you were loved. Well we miss you my precious angel dog. We will be together again. Love your mama, Anne Cormier

Anne Cormier

Dear Lady (Lay Lay),  
I love you and miss you very much. Do you hear my prayers? How do you like them? I really miss you sleeping in my bed and playing with me or just laying around. I miss going for walks and hiking in the creek with you behind the house just exploring. I even miss going to the park with you. I am having Annie type this for me, since she can do it faster. I remember when you went to my second day of school in kindergarten. You demanded to go and pushed your way through the screen door and waited by the door of the car, you tried to go to school with me and DJ every day that you could. Lady I hope you are alright and made alot of friends in Doggie Heaven. I hope you are feeling better and made lots of friends in Doggie Heaven and that you don't forget about me. Are you going to be my Guardian Angel Dog still? I hope so. I really would like that. Annie, is trying to explain about angels and what a guardian angel does. I want you to be mine. Annie said that you were mine here when you were with me, and that you will always be my guardian angel dog. I think about you alot. Everyone here does. We all miss you. Mike doesn't like to talk to much about you because he misses you alot still.  
Lay Lay, I want to tell you sorry for hurting you by accident when you snapped at me. I really didn't mean to, I didn't know that you were in pain. I didn't want to hurt you. Oh yes, I remember when I dressed you up for Halloween as a devil dog and you had horns that lit up. I also remember dressing you up in my sweat outfit. You looked so funny. You wore it for me though. Especially the sweatshirt when it was cold. You were the best dog in the whole world and everybody said that I was your baby cause you took care of me and protected me from 6 months old to 6 years old. I still look at the pictures of me sleeping as a baby in your bed. I was told I fell asleep in there in the garage. I also still look at the pictures of you and me sleeping on my bed napping. Your head was on my stomach and the both of us were snoozing. Well Lay Lay, I better go now, and let you play with your buddies in Doggie Heaven. I love you and still miss you. Love, Chance Krueger.

Hi My Angel baby, I just wanted to let you know that you are constantly in my prayers and thoughts and that I am trying to heal still. I do miss you so much still. It is Halloween, Oct. 31,1999 and this is the night that is usually our favorite night when Chance and I do get you all dolled up for Halloween. Boy do I miss it now. We use to go out in the car and you would wear your lit up devil horn or angel halo. You were such a patient dog to wear all that all night. I can remember you were Bat dog and even had blown up bat wings. That costume drove you up the wall. We would even go to your papa Luigi's house as our tradition to see him. It will be our first Halloween without you and you will be missed tonite. But since it is Halloween and in memory of you, I will light your candle and let you know you are with us now and always and to wish you a Happy Halloween my love. Chance is going to be dressed in Sub Zero. So is DJ. They are missing you and the fun they had with you, but like I tell them, You are always with them in their hearts. Well you take care Lady, and remember that you were always loved and always will be. How did you like the letter Chance wrote to you? He prays all the time now and includes you always in his prayers. You were very special to him. You were the light of my eyes and to both your papas I am sure of that. Well Happy Halloween Lady and we love you. Love Your Mama Anne, Papa Luigi, Papa Mike and your baby Chance.

Hi Angel, It is Dec. 13th ,1999, almost 3 months since you have been gone and almost your 14th birthday on Christmas eve. There will be a special tribute on Christmas eve for you in your memory for your birthday. You are constantly on our minds and you are missed ,but we are coping well. We have our moments, especially at dinner time we are missing you. Dad misses you bugging and demanding him for that little bit of leftover! You always did get your way with him when it came to begging for food. It was his fault. You should see the food that goes to waste when we are finished with dinner. Dad and I always did have a garbage disposal for leftover food. Good food too. Well it was better you had it then the garbage huh? Anyways, I just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you and hope that Rainbow Bridge is the perfect place for you and that you are running and playing and being the dog that you always were. Happy and playful was you. May god take care of you always and always remember that your family here still loves you and always will Lady. Hey meja, mama loves you much. So does your dad and Chance and Papa Luigi does too. I haven't been a very good friend since I have been going through alot and depression too, but will get around to seeing him and checking in on him for you, since he was your first papa. I wouldn't have had you if it weren't for him. I will check on him for you cause I know you loved him too. Love your mama Anne

Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas and Happy Millenium all rolled into one Angel.We are sorry we could not get this printed in sooner, but the computer was down and dad was working on it and still is. We wanted to let you know that you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers and wanted you to know that we love you and miss very much still and getting along ok. We love you angel and always will.

Love, Mama, Dad and your baby, Chance.

Hi Meja,
I am constantly thinking about you and wondering how you are. I still miss you so much. I still sometimes can't believe that you are really gone. You are not though, you come to me in my thoughts constantly and sometimes in my dreams. Sometimes I think about that fateful day and have no idea why and find myself hurting all over again. I try to be strong for myself though. I keep you to myself and do talk about some of the happy times we had. Well I do miss you my love and hopefully I can get along better. I just never realized how much you meant to me. Just know that I love you . I just bought a music mechanism today to add to your memorial and guess what the song is. You guess it, "Lady" by Styx. I thought it was perfect. I wish I had taken more pictures of you, but the one that I do have of you will be treasured in your Memoire book. I think I will call it "Memoire of a beautiful Lady". Whatever it is I think you will like it Angel. It is going to be Jan 18,2000 tomorrow and 4 months since you have been gone. You will always be in my heart . Love Mama

P.S. Funny, You were more a mama to me .

Hi Angel, Just wanted to put in something cause I am thinking about you alot and it will soon be 6 months since you have been gone. We miss you an awful lot. Especially me. As usual. You were my baby. Chance is with his mama full time now, and I guess that is good.She is doing great as a mother now. About time for her.I miss the kid, I had him for a few hours today, while his mama went to the doctor. Chance told me that he misses you. He said it out of the blues, while we were eating a snack earlier. He was reminescing about you. He is so innocent with his thoughts of you. I am pretty sure you were looking down on us. I just had to let you know you were on our thoughts this Monday,March 6th,2000. We miss you and love you so much. Well take care and remember you are with us constantly ok. Love Mom

Hi My Angel baby, It is 7 months today,4/18/00 since you have been gone. You are in my thoughts constantly and am wondering how things are for you. Hopefully you are prancing and chasing and pain free always and have your puppy spark back. I was working in the yard today and trying to replant flowers and make the backyard pretty again. While I was digging, I found one of your toys and an old bone you hid. I was smiling and had to put it back. It was in your favorite hiding place when you would dig more... just remembering things we did together and that helps me when I am down in the dumps.It helps, alittle...Your presence was a god sent and you will always be my favorite little angel as you were on earth as you are now in heaven at Rainbow Bridge. I love you and send you all my hugs and kisses and love to you from here to heaven where you are. I love you Meja. May God watch over you always .Love Mom

My Bonnie, My precious Bonnie was killed on Tuesday at 3 PM. And I guess until now I was fighting to avenge her death, which no one seemed to understand had totally destroyed me. She was my 'first born', with human like eyes and a sensitivity that was less dog like and more human like...but unhuman like in the fact that it was unwavering and constant. My prior message indicates the circumstances of her death. We brought her home six and a half years ago, prior to having my two children. She was so adorable, and so playful. I remember she threw up on the car ride home. Tri color...gorgeous. perfect in every way. I also remember to be surprised when she barked for the first time was so happy to hear her bark. (Bonnie was a Sheltie, and in time, did more than her fair share of barking).When she was six months old she was till too little to jump on the bed, so she would put her front paws on the side of the bed and walk back and forth on her hind legs making a 'tap tap tap ' noise with her front paws on the bed.. She was very protective of me, and my husband, but really me. And the house. She used to come and put her head on my lap. If I moved in the room she would follow me with her eyes. If I was upset she would come and put her head on my knee, and nuzzle my hand until I pat her. She was never greedy. If I raised my arms she would jump up on my lap. She loved to get hugs, like a person. She slept in my bed. She herded my kids in the back yard so they wouldn't go into the woods. She kept my son from the Christmas tree so he wouldn't get hurt. She helped raise my children.

She always let us know when someone was within a 100 yards of the house. She wasn't annoying. She really felt it was her job. She was forgiving with my children, who for their age are extremely animal sensitive, but did pull her tail once or twice. She never flinched. She never bit anyone either. Though she never liked the postman all she would do is bark. In the end maybe she just knew that would be her fate. She came trick or treating with us. I would put a bandana around her neck and she would come with us and the kids. I had just had her groomed on Saturday. She liked to be clean. I had her teeth cleaned once a year, and she even was vaccinated for Limes disease. She was a faithful friend.

When I came home from picking up my daughter( I was only gone ten minutes) and saw her on the driveway, my heart sank. I drove past her up the driveway and dropped Olivia off in the house, grabbed a towel and got into he car. Bonnie was trying to go back home. The postman was trying to tell me what happened but he was so deaf he couldn't speak. what the hell he was doing on my driveway, or even driving a mail truck with kids and dogs all overt the street is beyond me. She was bleeding all over the place, but she looked up at me as if to say 'Oh Mom. You're here! I'm going to be OK"". I got to the vet, tears streaming I don't know how I drove. They picked her out of my trunk, and brought her in the back. Quite honestly I thought they could have fixed her legs. I thought they were broken. I was crying like I never cried before. My father came with the police officer who took the report. Then our vet came out. And she said it was very bad, she didn't have any legs and she was in a lot of pain. My baby, was in pain. I can't stop crying-tears are running down my face now. They had to put her to sleep. My precious Bonnie belle, with the velvet brown eyes. My baby. My friend who slept in a basket under my desk. I buried her yesterday, with her favorite toy and a cookie. She was too young to die, and didn't need to die. She didn't even whimper the whole time they worked on her or on the trip to the hospital. Yesterday the officer came by to see how I was and we went down to see the blood on the Belgian block, and her toe, blood fur and broken fragments of bone were all there...I was absolutely howling. And the post office can get away with this. They claim they did an investigation and that the dog was on the road and was violating leash laws. That's it. I challenged that rotten god forsaken postmaster to come to my house look at the skid and blood marks, and tell me to my face this was Bonnies fault and this wasn't my property.

Thank you any of you who have listened. Thank you any of you who have shared my tears. And lobby your local government to make pet murder and vehicular injury punishable by law. I feel so awful, like my heart was plucked out. For any of you who have experienced this sort of pet loss, where the pet was like your buddy, your family really, I am truly sorry for your loss.

Bonnie was the best dog anyone could ever hope for..maybe tonight I will be able to sleep through the night. My face stings with tears..I just can't make sense of why this had to happen......

Cat Graham

I am just so lost without her. I wish I could go too.

Cathy

Our beloved Lady Cassandra Lee Keneedy. We called her "Cassie", simply put, the best dog that ever lived.

Ladybug - We love you so much. We miss you greatly, but know that you are in a better place, and eagerly await seeing you again soon. Thank you baby, you'll always have a place in our hearts.

Len, Lois and Jim

Lady IV went to The Rainbow Bridge after ingesting antifreeze. She is loved and remembered by many, but especially her Bridgemom, Beth.

Kathy

The light of our lives diminished on the 30th of this month, and although it diminished it did not die. The light still flickers in our hearts.

Energy does not die, neither does love. If ever pure love resided in a heart it rested in Lady's. She is much loved by so many besides the two of us. When that day comes when we meet our Creator, we have full faith and trust that Lady will be standing beside that Creator to welcome us home.

We are so thankful we were given the strength and courage to let her go, to sing with the angels. She taught us what true selflessness is all about. To let go of someone whom you love so much is an act of selflessness that takes courage. We've come to believe that courage comes from Grace and Grace comes from God.

In deep appreciation of the life that was given into our care, we send this tribute to Lady Jane Marie.

Please wait for us on other side "baby girl". Till then we'll take care of each other. We continue to love you so very very much.

Tia & Mommy

I know we've heard it before, but God I'll miss her. I was only 15 when she died. She was brought into our household only a few months after I was born. We'd been together forever and then she was gone. She was one of the biggest babies and yet one of the fiercest protectors at the same time. I wish her the best where-ever she goes from here.

Brady Goin

No one can or will ever be able to take your place, we miss our Poobear so very much.

D. Sink & J. Sink

Casey was a beautiful cream point Himalayan female, whose life brightened my own from the first day I got her. She was a true friend and staunch allie; a one person cat who proved her love and loyalty to me over and over again. She was always there as a shoulder to cry on, a traveling companion, or to share in my joys of life. She gave her opinions on everyone who entered my life and frequently was a better judge of character than I was. When she was two, she had a son, Sunny, who looked just like her in a different color (cream Persian.) They lived a happy and contented life together for approximiately 9 years, spanning 3,000 miles of moves. On 2/11/97, both went to the vet for dental cleanings. Both were mortally injured. Sunny died 3 months later and Casey was never the same. Not just due to her loss of Sunny, but she also suffered brain damage and went into acute kidney failure. I have never been through anything so traumatic in my life. Casey hung on for about 2 years - much longer than she was expected to live. I sometimes think that she hung on for me. After her passing, I realized that for the past two years, she was just a ghost of herself anyway. She had truly died 2 years ago during the same incident which killed Sunny - but not physically. Her actual passing has left a great emptiness and sadness in my life, as well as a despair over what happened to her that still cannot be verbalized. I am glad she is in a better place right now. She was too beautiful, ethereal and wonderful for this sordid world. A world that appears as though her torture and death meant nothing to it; the perpetrator will be allowed to go free and do the same to who knows how many other defenseless, trusting furbabies might have the misfortune to pass her way. After 2 years, the Vet Medical Board still has not come to a decision on this case. As the vet involved stated at the beginning it would take over 2 years, she surely has been through this before. Most investigations are listed as taking 90 days by the Vet Medical Board. One day she will be judged by a higher authority though.

Cynthia

My best friend in the whole world has now been gone eight months. Today, 8/14/99, would have been her 15th birthday. I hope Casey is at peace now, free of the seizures that tormented her for the past 2 years of her life and she now has her dignity restored. I hope she is now advising and bossing other cats and dogs at the Rainbow Bridge, as she did here on earth including me. A cat astrology book I had, half serious and half spoof, stated Leo cats are more intelligent than the intelligensia and if given the chance, would apply to and join Mensa and spend the rest of their lives graciously helping all other creatures, including their owners, in matters of life using their superior intellects.

I can't speak for all Leo cats, but this was certainly true of Casey. She was extremely intelligent and did take it upon herself to protect and advise weaker creatures - myself included at times. She would never fail to start gagging, for instance, when someone was upsetting me. Somehow, this earthy cat comment would put the situation in perspective and never failed to make me laugh. She further once escaped from a temporary cage, when I was moving cross country, and clued me in to the fact that the couple from whom I was renting a room were dangerous. She somehow eluded this man after escaping from her cage and he wound up going to the hospital and came back with his arm in a cast. I am still not sure what happened to this day, but after that he was afraid of her and I put her in my room for protection - which I certainly needed. He began cleaning his gun constantly around my room and I had to escape one day from that place, just as Casey had escaped from her cage and somehow let me know this was a bad situation. I still believe she may have saved my life in that situation - and that of the 6 other cats also with my on that trip.

Casey is irreplaceable - performed many necessary functions in my life and always knew when she was needed and rose to the occasion. After she passed away, I was always singing the song 'God Only Knows What I'd Do Without You' because I was finding out. Last year, Casey alerted me to the fact my cat Angel had given birth to a kitten, who was quickly chilling. I put this kitten immediately on a heating pad, along with the next one which shortly followed. This year, Angel again gave birth and did not stay with the kitten and without Casey around, I did not discover it til about 20 minutes afterward. By then, the kitten had chilled and died.

It seemed the cruelest irony that this brilliant cat suffered brain damage from anesthesia and had constant seizures the last two years of her life. She endured this with the courage and dignity that characterized her for her entire life. When they first started, she tried to stop her head from jerking by propping it against a book, but that did not help. Eventually she resigned herself to them, and due to the strength and energy they robbed from her, this aged her very quickly. She could not even sleep through the night without being awakened by seizures, it was so heartbreaking. My courageous baby spent the last year of her life semi-hiding, or always leaving herself a refuge in case she needed it. The vets diagnosed a form of epilepsy, after a while, because this is the only neurological brain problem that does not degenerate.

Last night, in what seemed to be sort of mystical timing, the show Dateline had a feature on a little girl named Casey who developed a rare form of epilepsy as she grew up. It showed her battles with this and it reminded me so very much of my own Casey. The little girl had to go on with her life, eat, sleep and talk, while enduring the constant seizures, same as my Casey had done. It was so painful to watch and brought back so many memories.

Casey passed away peacefully on 12/21/98. I still see her in my dreams. I hope one day she will return to me in another life and we can once again share the strong bond we had during her lifetime. I miss her so much.

Cynthia

After nearly a 3 year investigation, the California Vet Medical Board fined the vet who harmed Casey for 'bookeeping errors.' They told me it was all they could get the vet on. These errors included not writing down how much anesthesia Casey had been given or what type. Also, Casey's condition at time of visit was not notated either.

The vet was ordered to bring her practice up to standard level, meaning this was malpractice. The Vet Board also put a letter I wrote to them detailing why I thought this was insufficient punishment in the permanent file of the vet. While this seemed just a slap on the wrist, at least it was something.

I miss my Casey so much.

Constant Companion and Best Friend!

John S. Jurewicz

Lady,  
When dad found you 14 years ago, I thought my prayers had been answered.  
I needed someone in my life who would love me unconditionally. You were there for me through my relationships, my marriage, and the birth of my children. You were so special to the whole family, and I will always have a special part of you in my heart everyday. I still look for you, and sometimes I even hear you. And when I am sad, or lonely, I can look at your pictures and remember the special bond we had and that I am never truly alone, because you are with me daily. I picture you playing in the grassy fields by the Rainbow Bridge, and I will be there to meet you someday.  
Please know I will never forget you. In time, I may get another puppy, because I have so much love to give to a pet, but none will be like you. I think you would want another dog to be as happy as you were here with me. I will do this for you. Remember, I will always love you.

Your mom, Cindy

Lakota, you were the best friend I have ever had, I will miss you forever. I wish I could have one more kiss and one more hug. How I wish things could have been different. I thought I would have had a few more years with you. Goodbye and have fun with the others I have loved. I love you and Kenya misses you too.

Sherrill Solum

Lambert was a stray rabbit brought to one of our local shelters. With House Rabbit Society donated funds, we (HRS) had him neutered and his teeth (which were mallocluded) trimmed. He was returned back to the shelter and a few days later a volunteer noticed a scab on his back which went deep into his skin. The shelter said they'd have their staff veterinarian look at it. Yesterday when we went to check on him, he wasn't there. We hoped he had been adopted, but when we checked with the staff, found out that he had been euthanized. Apparently the shelter veterinarian made this decision on his own without knowing that we had already spent all of this money on him, and that four of us had already volunteered to foster him if he didn't get adopted out quickly, or if his health problems prevented him from being adopted. We're all devastated by the turn of events. Poor Lambert had a tough life, and we thought he was finally going to get a chance to be in a loving home. He never got that chance, but the very least we can do now is to honor his memory and make sure that he is never forgotten.

San Diego House Rabbit Society

My dear Lana, thank you for showing me the meaning of undying and unconditional love. If not for you, I would never have ventured into the world of professional pet sitting. You now have 3 brothers and 1 sister who will meet you at rainbow bridge. I know that Sheba's dad is taking care of you my little one. Until we meet again, know that I will always love and cherish you. Thank you for being my inspiration. Many pets now have a wonderful pet sitter because of you! My love always - your mom. Help all the pets that pass through the gate of worlds.

Ginny Libertine, a.k.a. MOM

You were my "Guardian Frenchie" and you took good care of all of us right until the very end. You were very brave and gave of yourself so willingly. I know that you are at peace now and will be making many friends, but I miss you so much, Lance. I miss your smiling frenchie face and my morning greeting from you. I miss the comfort of knowing that you are right there close to me, wherever I am. I miss hearing you snore contently on my bed. We all miss you so much. Sebastian wonders where his best buddy went and Tickle misses her big brother. The girls miss you, too, and so does your daddy, Dave. Even Riley and Baron can sense your loss. You were loved so much during your short time here in this world. You made all of us smile and feel happy, I hope we did the same for you. You may be gone, but will never, ever be forgotten.

Love and many kisses,
Your mom Trish

I now have an inkling of how alone and rejected you must have felt all these years. I know how unloved I feel when I come home and you're not there.

Mother said that as stubborn as you were about behaving how you wanted to, that was how stubborn you were about loving me. Someone told me that was why all my efforts to find you another home where I thought you would be happier failed - that you would rather be in Heaven than be here without me.

For all the love and attention you wanted and didn't get, I'm sorry. Spending your life in a crate was never what I wanted for you. You were with me for 12 years and I always thought we'd either have a house again or you'd have a home with someone who did. I looked at you, really saw you, how you've aged and sad you looked when I wanted your last years happy and affection-filled. You thought when the other dog was in Heaven your turn would come. You had no idea I'd become so depressed that you wouldn't even get decent walks anymore.

I really do love you, Lance. In spite of everything, you were my little guy, the baby of the brood. If I didn't know you were going to spring out of your body into a place where you don't ache anymore, where you can run without end and chase cats without harming them, I couldn't have let you go.

You died in my arms with our foreheads touching. I cried, and asked God why He couldn't have answered my prayer for a wonderful home for your last years. A voice told me it was because your prayer was to not be abandoned.

Your ashes will stay with me, so a part of you will always be my brave guard. I miss you.

Postscript: Lance was a Doberman/pit bull. I rescued him from teen-agers burning him with cigarettes when he was a puppy. Young and recovered, he shunned potential adopters, preferring to stay with me even though his quality of life would have been better elsewhere. To me, euthanizing a healthy, friendly animal is a sin. I have learned that quality of life for a pet means more than health, regular meals and care. I am haunted by the last words of "A Dog's Prayer," "with the last breath I draw I will know my life was safest in your hands."

Lance's life was safest with me. I wish it could have been more loving and fun.

Valerie

To Lance, our very special friend. We miss you buddy. "Dad" gave you to me as an anniversary gift 10 years ago and we watched you loose your battle with cancer on our anniversary. We take comfort in knowing you are no longer suffering but instead playing and swimming at the rainbow bridge. You were our best friend and confidant and brought many happy days into our lives. We miss your smile (and your sulks) but most of all your wisdom and knowledge of life. I can only keep in our memories you many acts of kindness and love that you enriched our lives with. Be brave my friend. We will join you someday at that bridge and be reunited forever. Until then, smile down on us. We will always love you. 'Mom"

Dear Lancelot,  
A few days ago Whiskey joined you at the Rainbow Bridge. He missed you so, just as much as we do.  
Although there are new little bowls to fill and the sound of little feet on the floor, this house will never be the same without you.  
Wait for us in that special place until the day we meet again.  
We love you.

Your mommy and Daddy.

My darling sweet boy has gone to be with his daddy. I will always remember your last look as you cried out to me. One last hug, one last kiss. Your body is cold now but your spirit remains alive in my heart. As you watch me from heaven know that I am always thinking of you and when I can cross over I will be with you in eternity. Lance my boy my heart is aching and a part of me died today. Lord keep Lance safe and give him a hug and a frosted biscuit when he wants it. Love you my boy, oh god help me my heart is breaking. You were the sweetest boy to all not an enemy existed. Love you and you are sadly missed. No more pain only freedom to run and play.

Julie, Chuck, Sheena, Onyx, Chief and Sam

Gentlest soul, taught me more than I can ever say. These last weeks I told him story after story of all the times together. The most beautiful eyes and the most noble royal heart. I miss him so much already though we went through years of kitty-AIDS related cycles of illness and recovery, and I was always preparing to lose him. with so much love to all of you and gratitude for having Landhi to live with and go through every moment of his death with, Muktabai.

M K Rasmussen

Landry was the sweetest most loving baby I could have ever asked for. I had to make the most difficult decision of my life and I hope he knows how much I loved him.

Phillip

My beloved Landsea, The hardest decision that I've ever had to make in my entire life was to have you put down yesterday.  
I hope you will forgive me, but I couldn't watch you suffer anymore. I tried to fight your illness with everything I had, but in the end, I, and your doctor lost the battle with cancer. It's so hard to accept that you're not here, and will never be again. The house is so quiet and empty without you. All I have are your memories which I will treasure forever. I can only hope that you are in a better place now, and not suffering anymore. You were the best dog anyone could have wished for. A true friend, both loving and loyal who will be remembered in our hearts forever. Until we meet again. Sadly missed by Brittany and Ken

Brittany and Ken Yuzyk

You put up one heck of a fight, Miss Nibs, and we know we did our best to take care of you and helped you over the Bridge when the time came. You were the best gift Daddy ever gave Mommy. Now you join your best bud Tigger, and Sara and Cinders. We'll miss you, but we know that you are free from pain. We'll love you forever.

Sally & Paul Bahner

Lassie was one of our patients in the animal hospital. She got into some antifreeze and went into renal failure. We tried our best to get her to live, but it was not to be. She was such a sweet girl so loving, we all miss her. We will see her at the rainbow bridge with all the rest of your departed animals, there all will be happy and well again.  
See you Lassie.

Ingrid Thompson and all the workers at the hospital.

Laurel (Little Ballerina Cat)

Our Laurel came to us on a cold winter day in 1984. We had a cat named Midnight (black with green eyes), and one day there appeared a beautiful, although scrawny, Calico Cat. We saw that she had two tiny kittens with her, maybe 4 weeks old and they didn't look well at all. One was Calico, the other Golden in color. After quite a struggle we managed to capture the kittens and get them into our garage. On checking them over we found that their eyes were sticking shut with mucus and took them to the vet the next day. They were both sick and so tiny. We left the garage window open to tempted the Mom Cat (Jezabel) into the garage to nurse her babies. She was, after a few days, happy to go in and out of the window and left the kittens to be treated by us. She trusted us even though she wouldn't let us near her yet. She watched us like a hawk when we had her kitty's. We named the kittens Laurel and Hardy. They played like nobody's business together in that garage and I spent hours in there playing with them. Midnight, their Dad, groomed them and played with them too. Of course by this time all vehicles were abandoned to the outdoors. Mama Jez taught her kitties the "ways of the wild" right in our garage, bringing them first mice which she killed herself and later some not so dead ones for them to learn how to hunt. Eventually, this became too much for us to have going on in our garage so we "tested" the kitties in the outdoors. They were afraid at first and then loved to roam and climb out huge oak and pine trees. The cars were moved back into the garage, and the window left open for Mama Jez and her brood to move in and out at will. They always returned at night to sleep and eat a nice big meal. I had the Mama Cat fixed and Laurel also, but by that time Hardy had wandered off and was hit by a car on the highway. We lost him 2 days later and grieved terribly, he was such a beautiful big Golden Boy.  
Many years later, Jezabel disappeared one night. We believe she was carried off by a Bobcat but will never know for sure. A few days later Midnight was attacked by a large animal and almost lost his life too. He was a fighter though and fully recovered after many months of staggering around. After that, they all became "house cats". Laurel adapted to her new life style very slowly and managed to slip out the door a few times on us. Eventually though she decided it was very nice to feel safe and warm and cozy in the house. She staked out her territory by the dining table and also in the kitchen and kept those spots for herself from then on.  
Laurel sweetheart, I miss your beautiful soft fur and those mesmerizing Amber eyes. That penetrating look of yours burned a spot in my heart and it will always be there. I've put your favorite milk dish away in a special place so it will always be there for you. Where you are now you can have all the treats you want, just like at home. The friends that passed before you, Midnight, Jezabel, Riley our Irish Setter and Stymie Pooch, will all greet you and show you the ropes. You will simply have another kitchen in which to dance on tippy toes now. Rest easy my little Ballerina Cat until we meet again at the bridge. My Love is with you sweetheart, I miss you so much. Love to you from:  
Mom, Dad, Dukie, Daisy, Gypsie, Big Mickey, Mousie Wousie, Bunny Love, Squeaker and Buggsy (Fuzzy Bear). They miss you too.

Dear Darling Turbo Son:

How quickly you blended into our family, and became a deep and lasting part of each of us. Your antics made us smile and laugh, and your personality brought out the extrovert in each of us. We hope your short time on this earth was enriched by our love and affection for you, for our lives were certainly enriched by you.

Thanks for teaching your fur-brothers, Bob and Tailin, that it was O.K. to purr ... loudly and nearly constantly. Also, thanks for the wonderful memories ... watching you watch yourself on videotape; sitting with Bob and Tailin at the front door, looking outside; laying on your back, begging for a belly-rub; asking to jump up or down before doing it; being on guard in the truck; talking to us and snuggling just because you thought we needed it.

You took a part of each of our hearts with you. We'll get them back from you when we meet at the Rainbow Bridge. Keep them with you until then, so you'll always know we love you and are thinking of you.

Hugs and kisses our darling son,

Mom and Dad (Amanda and Keith Reed)
Bob and Tailin (Fur-brothers)

How can I possibly put into words all the feelings I'm experiencing since you've gone? You were my special girl, Leah, my best friend. You were the reason I came home early from appointments, the reason I got up in the morning, the comfort I felt just from you being in the same room. The times we spent together in the park will always be precious to me. We were so much alike, you and I-- both of us so happy to just sit in the grass and ""feel life"", to smell the autumn leaves or the spring flowers, to listen to the birds, or watch the squirrels jumping from limb to limb. You were such a gentle soul, my Leah, never harming wild animals that came into the yard, loving the attention from the children who wanted to pet you, sleeping quietly beside me on the bed at night. How you loved to have me rub your temples; it seemed to soothe you. You always loved me without complaint, without hesitation, unconditionally-- even on my worst ""human"" days. As I sit here typing this, barely able to see through my tears, I would give anything to have you walk up beside me and nudge my leg. I would give the world to be able to throw my arms around your neck, bury my face in your fur and tell you one more time how much I love you with everything in me. Little Girl, your passing has helped rid me of my fear of death. Did you know that? I have made peace with God and I can't wait to see you again. I can't wait to see your smile, to look into those soulful eyes of yours, and to just hold you forever. I will never forget ""that look"" you used to give me when we were riding in the truck. You'd look at me over your shoulder, and I'd playfully push your nose down and smile, and you'd give me that look again. We'd play like that for a while; it was our little game. We loved each other like no other could. And I miss you so badly sometimes it feels like I can't breathe. It feels like all of me is breaking apart, that the tears will never stop, and that you're so far away. But I know you're right here with me. I feel your presence at my side, and feel you watching me. I know you'd tell me it's okay to cry, and that you miss me too. We had such good times together. Did you know I had a dream about you, that you were leaving me soon? I did, and I woke up crying. It was two weeks before you left this earth. I think it was God's way of helping me prepare. There was a red rose today on the place in our yard where you're body was laid to rest. One of the neighbors put it there. They all miss you too. If I had a rose for every time I've thought of you in the past week, the florists in this town would be rich. Oh Leah, I could talk to you for the rest of my life and never feel like I've told you enough how much you mean to me. I will always love you, Sweet Girl. Be good; we'll be together soon. Love forever and always, Mike

Dear Leather,

Here is a poem our owner wrote for us but it is for you also.
You were our best friend and we will always love you.

i don't like cats i used to say  
till i got that call one day  
my neighbor friend on the phone  
said between her nieces' home  
and garage there were  
a mother and two kittens purr  
although i could not take all three  
one mom and kit they both took me  
back to my home or should i say  
a place they purred that i could stay  
i don' like cats i love them now  
a symphony with each meow  
their look their gaze their leap their dart  
they own my soul, they are my heart    by alyce janowsky

Lolita and Daisy Toupee'

On 11/11/99 I had to put my wonderful Golden Lab Lefty down. This is the first time I have ever had to make this kind of decision. It was one of the hardest things I ever have had to do...but the vet said it was kidney failure and his quality of life would probably never be the same...I just couldn't stand the thought of him suffering for another moment. Lefty was my Nashville "dawg"... just lived to love and be loved. He came into our lives when he was 3, and for the last ten years has been a part of our family. When I lost my husband in June '95, he became the "man of the house." I was with him until the end and he'll be with me forever. He was the sweetest dog I have ever known!

My black Lab, Pepper, who is almost 14, is still searching the house for her soulmate...I feel her pain.

Mandi Martin-Fox

Legs was a retired racing greyhound who only graced my life for 4 months, but in that time he has shown me the meaning of love, dignity and courage. He will be greatly missed.

Kathe Fritz

If you have ever seen the movie "Fluke" you will understand how I feel about this special baby. Legend was my "Fluke"! He was a run away that found my parents home and us. We did find the owners and tried several times to return this little master piece. But he would have none of that and kept coming back. I even took him to his owner's home in my car and after I made it out of the driveway I saw him running after my car and I just had to stop to let him in. He just kept coming back over and over again. The owner finally told me that I could keep him if I wanted. If they could have only know that he was more special than just a dog for breeding in a cage. Legend became my best friend and I shared all my moments with him. I have no children and he filled the space that I needed. He protected me night and day and loved me unconditionally. He really did not like to many other people other than me and mother, Granny. He would allow my husband, who came into the picture after him, to be his friend because Legend knew that I loved my husband. So Legend decided to allow Tony to be apart of our pack. Legend may have been small but he chased thunder until it was run off from his home. He knew the sound of the microwave and knew that it was his supper time and would run the yard a break neck speeds in excited anticipation of his meal. Legend would have fought the biggest person or animal in the world for me and I for him. When he went with me to the beach he did not like the sand but when I moved to far away from the blanket he overcame his fear to be next to me. This little run-away dog had become so important in my life that I never even visualized him not being here with me to cuddle with at night and play with in the day. He would even "bury" his chew bones in his bed or mine to go back to later. Legend made such a difference in me. He kept me strong and loved through out his life. But yesterday when I went out to call him in from his afternoon run he did not come back for the first time. I called and called and I kept seeing this vision in my mind of the road down our drive way. My Legend could not hear me nor could he come back to me because he had been hit by a car. I saw his little body laying lifelessly in the road and my heart shattered. My life stopped. I am so lost. I just know that it is the wrong dog that I buried yesterday and that he will come back. I am past being able to cope right now. My God protect him and keep him safe. What am I going to do with this void? Will the pain stop? LEGEND I AM SOOOO SORRY FOR NOT BEING THERE FOR YOU!!! In losing you I have lost my BEST FRIEND. Sorry, with all my love, Mama.

Julie Nall

Leila was the bravest of them all.
She is sadly missed by her husband George and all their children.

Also Mommy misses you so...... I wish I could turn back time and start this day all over. I would check on you like I should have all this time.

Sorry......

Mom

Lennon October Thomas-Jones

10/1988 - 10/10/1999

You found us and made us a family.
You left us and we are bereft. We love you.
We can't wait to see you again.

Mommy and Daddy, Sage and Rosemary

Lennox was my English Springer Spaniel. He entered my life in August of 1985 when I was only 16. The dog was intended for my older brother who had his own house. I opened the front door of our house on a hot August day to see this precious puppy in a huge Tupperware bowl full of water. From that moment on I was in love. We formed a special bond. He followed me everywhere I went. We used to walk and explore together for hours. Lennox saw me through high school, college, and law school. He was always loyal to me, truly a "one person dog". Whenever it was time for me to leave the house Lennox knew and he had one "pouting place" that he would go to and wait for me to leave. Neither of us were good at goodbyes. Lennox fought off so many health problems in his old age. Finally, heart failure and kidney failure set in, and our caring vet said, "it's time". We said goodbye to you on a Friday morning. Lennox, you made me into the adult I am. You taught me about love, companionship, loyalty, and responsibility. For that I am forever grateful. Mike and I, Coco, and Casey, are here thinking of you. We love you and we'll miss you until the end of our days.

Love, your Cindi

Lenny came to us after having known only pain and fear from humans, yet he had nothing but love to offer all of us. He shared his love, despite his pain, and won over all of our hearts. Eventually the wounds humans caused him were too much for little Lenny to bear, and he left me for the rainbow bridge. I know you wait for me, little one, and I will meet you with all of my other furbabies when it's time. I know that you are finally whole now, and can run, play, see and hear again. I know my other furbabies will be good company for you, and maybe tell you more about me since our time together was so short. Goodbye baby kitten Lenny, I will always love you.

Melissa

Lenny was special. I'll miss you.

Nick

Oh Leno, you are so missed. It's strange getting up in the morning and not hearing you make noise. I pull in the driveway and don't see you up in the yard.  
Everyone misses you very much.  
We are working on making a garden for you, up by your favorite tree.  
Leno, you are greatly missed!

Lenox was the best dog and the best friend anyone could ask for. He will be dearly missed by his whole family.

Debbie Altman

Leo,

If every tear I've cried for you  
Was a step up to Heaven,  
I'd climb up them  
and bring you home.

You brought so much love and laughter to our lives, that your memory will glow brightly in our hearts and souls forever. Life is so empty without you "Big Guy" and your going to the Rainbow Bridge broke our hearts. But now you are forever well and happy and free. Please remember us.

Love,  
Mom and Dad

I have had a handful of animals in my life and my Leo was and always will be one of my special ones. I think of Leo everyday and with each thought I smile and tell him how much I love and miss him. I truly want to believe in the rainbow bridge, because I could not imagine the thought of never kissing Leos pink little nose again. Leo was 4 and died of f.i.p. He is missed by his two friends tooney and shania he left behind.

Traci

Leo was my special little baby who I will miss very very much. He was momma's pride and joy, momma's tiny little boy.

I love you mop-top,

Love, momma

I could sculpt you from memory, if I had clay. Your pictures are not you, as beautiful as they are. You were the living, licking being, you imprinted yourself on your territory and your prints remain. Was I selfish to keep you going, after you could no longer run the miles at the track? I could not bring you there because you would still try. You learned I could drive you to the park, too. We had a nice last day. I came home from work at 1030 in the morning because you so worried me getting up 3 times the night before. I had to help you down the stairs because your back legs were so unsure. You could do it yourself sometimes, but I hated to see you trip, and I did not want your life to be difficult.  
You could always rally for food and cats. You were a little spoiled at the end; canned dog food and those teriyaki jerky medallions. You had a treat at the entrance of the clinic. You were cheerful and listened to your vet. We both signed your consent. I sang your song. I was sorry you winced a little at the first attempt to put the needle in the front forepaw. That was a leg of old soreness, the one you broke almost 14 years ago. You were far too big to be in my lap, so I held your dear face until your eyes no longer saw me.  
You were so beautiful, your coat was magnificent to the end.  
You were a funny guy.  
You were a precious guy.  
You remained firm regarding the cat issue all your life and I respect your integrity there.  
You touched so many people.  
We carried each other for such a long time; until we had to go in different directions.  
I miss your warmth.  
I hope you have your yogurt every morning.  
I can still feel you and see you.  
You were such a big guy. So old and whitened and yet you retained a puppyness about you.  
I loved you so much, you taught me so much.  
I am so proud of your bravery and your kindness to me.  
What a good boy!  
I'm loving you.

Deborah

Waldstein helped me write a book and was always there for me when I came home. At Christmas and Easter he liked to be decorated with magic markers as his fur was white and he was quite vain. I miss him especially today.

Lana Thompson

In memory of my wonderful kitty Leon, I would like to remind everyone to watch out for anti-freeze on pavement and driveways. Our kitty was poisoned by anti-freeze and died within two days in the prime of his life. Please lobby to get your state to require non-toxic anti-freeze (California is the only state that does right now). This tragedy occurs way too often.

Mary

I miss you so very much and my heart aches everyday for you. But I know you are in a better place-------NO MORE Seizures or DRUGS. I know you are able to run and play now---something you could not do because of the epileptic drugs. Your memory will FOREVER be in my heart and mind!! I Loved you so much.

Jo O. Young

Leroy, a most beloved cat. "Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown.." you were such a loving and gentle boy who will be so missed. We love you, Leroy xxx pattie and vinnie and bruno

Lessa was my best friend who found me 5 years ago. She had renal failure for 9 days and was greatly improving. At the ER last night, I discovered it was lymphoma and she passed early this morning. She is buried next to my favorite dog, Sheba. Sleep peacefully and don't harass too many of the dogs. Get lots of milk and bright sunshine. You are greatly loved and missed.

Liz Lovejoy

Tribute: The Loss Of My Dearest Friend

On May 4, 1999, at about 10:30 P.M., we lost our dearest friend, his name was Lester, I cry alot now, I always thought that we would always be together, and I know and believe that someday in the future we will all be together again, I miss him so much! He passed away in my arms, he was blind, but he was always on top of what was going on. In March we found out he had a tumor on his heart that was causing fluid to collect around his sweet little heart. And on that sad night of May 4, 1999, he was waiting for me, sitting on the edge of our bed, I thought that Lester was waiting for me to carry him outside, his pride would never allow him to have an accident in the house, no matter how sick he was. Well I took him outside and he did what he had to do, and when I carried him in I noticed that he felt strange, so I set him on the floor, he seemed a little unsteady on his feet, so I picked him up to carry him to the bedroom, on the way he started to (what I thought) choke so I took him into the bathroom, I put my finger down his throat, as I had so many times before when he was choking, Lester stretched out his neck and a bubble came out of the corner of his sweet little mouth, and he collapsed in my arms, God I miss him so much, I want to hold him again, and have him kiss my face, I feel so empty and lost without him, Lester made me a better person, he gave us a life, I feel like I will go insane without him being here. Who said that Angels don't exist, just look at our four legged friends, I know that our Lester was a gift from GOD, an ANGEL, WE LOVE YOU LESTER, And we will all meet you at the bridge!! We Love You, Dad Jim, Dad Peter, Schnecke, Cliffy, Lisa, Melody & Nefer

Words cannot describe how grateful I am to have shared 15 years with him, or how I feel about my dog Lev. His name means "heart" in Hebrew and he was named after a phrase that meant, "with joy in the heart" because he was always happy.

You went through a lot the past few years Lev, but always stayed strong and steady. I can't thank you enough for being there for me through years of very difficult and painful times, for protecting me and making me feel safe, and for loving me. And for putting up with my crap!

I was praying you wouldn't need help going but you did and I hope you will take it as the only gift we could give you in love.

I miss you terribly and Daddy and Suki and my mom do too. I could never hope to have as excellent a dog as you again. I expect to see you again when it is my turn to cross over. I hope you are well and happy and free from pain now and swimming, playing, and taking the showers and hikes you used to love.

We love you always,

Caron, Karl and Suki

Lexi was our calm from the stress of life. She touched our lives by showing us how to love unconditionally and how to anticipate the wonders of life. She will be missed by our entire family, especially her pal, Keska. We will always love her.

Matt & Holly Steinhauser

I lost Lexy due to a horrible cancer, Lymphosarcoma that is quite common in ferrets these days. She was a beautiful ferret, and never nipped as my other ferrets do. She was a kind soul and a very dear angel to me. She suffered a long illness and had to euthanized when she was too weak to come out of the cage at playtime. I will remember her in my heart forever.

Merriwether Olejniuk

Our Precious Libby a calico kitten died on this day June 3, 1999, at 8:52 AM. Although she lived for a short few weeks, she was Full Of Life she was the litter of three she was the smallest of the group. But for somehow she was the first one to venture out of her own. She was the first one to climb out of the box, she was the first one to see the whole new world. Now she is the first one to venture out of her second life, she will be safe up their and I know she will have other kittens to play with, with big trees and lots of toys that she likes. Libby you were Very Special and now you are a kitty cat angel, I will never forget you.

Love,
Rachel

Libby is survived by her two litter mates.

A brother named Roscoe.

Another brother named Enis.

And her mother named Callie.

Also her Older brother named Riley.

To my faithful cow dog, that never left my side. The ranch will not be the same without you, we will miss you. My you rest in peace.

Chandler M. Brown

White cat-love of my life who cared for Mitzie like he was her mom. he would sit at the dinner table on his own chair and looked perfectly contented. Later, he would jump on the pillow on the huge rocking chair and rock himself to sleep. I miss you terribly Libris-I still cry when I think of you. Please come and find me when the time is right.

Cheryl

my dear friend you are again a young boy looking for fun again. Things to do and trouble to get into as you were before. Your funny ways and orneriness will be missed. Lady is there waiting for you and she will show you the way. take care

Beckie Flynn

Licorice,
Thank you for 17 years of unconditional love. Your cute face, shaggy ears, tail constantly wagging...we will miss you waiting for us to come home, or sleeping outside our bedroom door. Look for gramps and grandma...  
You are our Mr. Elegant, we love you, and we will miss you terribly.
Love,
Sybil, Bill, Jeanette, and Marissa

Can A Lovesong Ever Die?

Tim Shilling

You were the pick of the litter, As we watched you pushing your brothers and sisters around, Stopping only long enough to look at us and growl. Causing your Mom to come and check us out. And when she decided we were O.K., You decided to see for yourself. I'm glad you chose us, As we chose you!  
Your Mom; A beautiful Grey Wolf, And Dad; A purebred Neufoundland. What a combo! Yet the result was the most amazingly intelligent, and Handsome animal I've ever known.  
You looked like a wolf, with a blazing white chest, and four white sox. Except for those 'Neufy' ears, Folded forward, And a facial expression so powerful, That no matter what you were thinking, No man, woman, child or critter ever misunderstood you.  
With no real training, You instinctively protected every child you ever came in contact with,(after tasting them first!), As well as protecting us. Often subtly advising us on our character mis-judgements.  
You always stood for Fairness, Fun, and 'Yum-Yums'. And when you would Sing your special song, calling us, and your wild brethren; We were always reminded of your roots.  
Awestruck and Mezmerized by it's power. That sound always raised gooseflesh, and a warm, teary eyed smile...  
It's memory now brings a flood.  
We Love you, And Miss you terribly, LightFoot!  
And yes; I know that we are being selfish in our grief.  
But that's a burden guys like YOU and ELVIS have to accept responsibility for causing.  
So long for now Buddy!.......

Your Biggest Fans

Doc & Muggie

Lightning was a good lizard and even though he bit me sometimes, I still loved him and I'm really sad that he passed away. I wish that I could go back and take him out of his cage some more.

Lil Bit was a small little fellow with sweetness and love of a big heart. He loved everyone young and old alike. He just had the special ability to help the sick and love the sad. He was tiny but when he left us, he left a huge place in our hearts. We love you Lil Bit.

Tery Magrini

She was my best friend through all times. She was like my baby girl. I am only 11 and she was like God to me. She didn't even make it to August on my birthday. I am in a world of hurt and sorrow. She was there when I needed her.  
We took her to the vet because she had a bad cough, I thought it was the flu. But oh how wrong I was. They said she had a very bad case of heart worms maybe the worst case.  
My mom tried not to cry but she to loved my dog. they said the only way to take her out of her pain is to put her to sleep I tried my best not to scream. for that dog ate drank and slept with me. She was my baby. When the world let me down she was always there for me. I told her all of my secrets I guess. She didn't like strange places. But she was so scared when they pulled that needle. I wish it was a dream but it was reality. My baby is gone now. May her sweet Little Bitty body lay in peace.

From: Your Loving Owner,  
LeeAnn

To: Lil' Bit

God saw your heart was infested with the devilish worms and said come hear child. I feel your pain. It was the only way what the vet done. I am still crying right at this minute. I know I will never have another loving chihuahua like u. But I wish I still had u. I love u so much baby. In the Lord I pray, Amen And Amen

Oh, my lil' boy. you were so little. with a mama who abandoned you too early, I had to help you grow. you never grew very big, so you were always my lil' boy. one morning, my healthy angel was in the road. there was a gleam of hope in my eyes when I realized you weren't dead. there was no blood. I thought you wee ok, except that from somewhere, you were being tormented. I took you to our vet, praying for a miracle, and sat with you in my lap, until you peacefully fell asleep and took your last breath. I never left you my angel. I loved you so much.

Allyson

This is to honor my dog, The Best Dog in the world, My little Coco Beans. Born in San Diego, California in June of 1984.  
Surfer-dog, Hippie, sniffer of many trees, cat lover (she raised several), eater of pizza, rock star and mascot, traveler extraordinare, patient as a mountain, sweet as sugar and a heart as big as the moon, sleeper in the sunshine, my follower wherever I did go, my bestfriend, boon companion and listener of many secrets.  
Passed in my arms on a sunny afternoon in Los Angeles. on January 19, 1999 at 1:40 pm.

Coco, My beloved angel,  
You called me to your side  
I picked you up  
You gazed into my eyes  
and with an unspoken word  
You cuddled in close and died.  
With your last breath  
You thought of me.  
Loving and loyal even to the end.  
I miss you.  
I hope I served you well.  
Someday I'll come and find you  
and I will hold you again.  
Play for now, my angel.  
Put all sickness aside.  
Think no more of pain or worry-  
God's arms are open wide.

Peace, Love, Forever.  
--your devoted Master who will never forget.

Lisa B Bruner

My Dear Friend,

It's been a little over a year since you left me. I can still hear your squeaky little purr and see your face. I know you have been back to check on me - it was felt especially during the Christmas holidays.

I want you to know that I love you so very much and I truly miss your friendship.

Your friends on the cat show circuit miss you too. We surely showed them that bicolor cats don't only come in black and white - that blue and white is a beautiful color too.

The day you left me was very sad. I am so thankful for Dr. Pancholi and his wife. Dr. Pancholi was understanding and so gentle with you. The two of them allowed me to stay with you afterwards - I stayed for quite awhile and just stroked your fur and talked to you. I told you how much I love you and that you were now at peace, that there was no more pain.

You will always be loved, my friend. I put together a special tribute to you. It took over a year to complete but it shows how your life went from rags to riches and all of the people that you touched. Its a beautiful scrapbook that I look at when I am sad. I can also see you on that video that was taken at the cats how in Boston and put on USA Network. That was when you were full of life.

I am so sorry for what happened to you - none of my cats get the Feline Leukemia Shot now. I am adamant about passing on this information - we also no longer get the FIP vaccine. I am so sorry that you got Lympho Sarcoma from these shots. Please forgive me.....

I love you Lilly.
Sherry

Lily, Sweet Lily, 2 years was just too short. I'm a firm believer in things happen for a reason. Going a different way to the store and finding you along that busy road was fate. We were meant to be together. At least I was able to give you the best 2 years of your all to short life. I miss you more than words can say. I miss you trying to sneak under the covers at night, the way you and Charlie Chaplin would play together and then Squeaky would scold you if you got to close to her, the way you would just flop down anywhere to take a nap. I even miss the way you used to spook the birds. You were my little girl and I love you. I hate that you had to leave so soon, but I know you are in a better place. We will be together again someday at the Rainbow Bridge, but until then I'm with you in my dreams.
Thank you for being a part of my life! I love you Lily!

Amy Verngren

Lily,

We miss you so much and love you with all of our hearts. You will always be "Daddy's Little Girl" and "Mommy's Little Princess". Wait for us at the Rainbow Bridge.

Mommy & Daddy

We miss your licks, kisses and loving way, we miss our precious little girl.
We hope and pray that you are eternally at play. We will love you always.

Amber and Peter Kim

Lily was only five and a half years old when sudden paralysis required us to very sadly put her to sleep. She was truly a member of our family and in her short lifetime provided us with an unending supply of friendship, love, loyalty, and warm memories. The void left in our hearts and home by her silly, enthusiastic, goofy personality will never be filled. We miss and love you, Lily!

Bengtson/Keim Family

My Lilygirl was my soulmate, my companion for only 5 1/2 years. She was with me to give me comfort when I found out my mother had Alzheimer's, when I broke my knee and was hospitalized for surgery twice, when I lost my job, when we moved my mother into the nursing home, Lily was always here to give me comfort and love. I don't understand why she was taken from me too soon; she contracted encephalitis, and it took a couple of months and a trip to UGA Vet school's hospital for small animals to get this terrible diagnosis. Encephalitis is always fatal; in dogs as tiny as Lilygirl (4 pounds) the neurologist was surprised she had lived two months; the tests they did confirmed the brain damage was massive, and she wouldn't have lived to see Christmas. Had we let the disease run its course, she would have suffered more frequent and painful seizures, loss of bodily functions, and was already having some blindness and in her last two days didn't know me, until I held her to say our goodbyes. When I talked to her about what was happening, and how much I loved her and would miss her, that I knew she'd be waiting on the Rainbow Bridge for me, I honestly believe she knew for those few moments that I was her "Mommy," because she calmed down and listened as I said my goodbyes, with a broken heart and broken spirit. It hurts so much; I feel cheated she was with me such a short time, but in that time, she gave me unconditional love and companionship. I hope she is teaching the other angel doggies the "happy dance" she used to do when I'd get home; I'd see that beautiful little face peaking around the door and she'd get up on her back legs and do her happy dance until her Mommy gave her a kiss. For those of you who've recently lost your beloved pet, my Lilygirl is probably teaching them her "happy dance," so they'll know how to do it when they welcome you to cross the Rainbow Bridge. My precious Lilygirl, I love you still; I hear the pitter-pat of your tiny little feet in the hallway; I look around a corner and think I see a flash of white silky fur; your spirit is very much with me, but oh, how my heart aches to see you again. I'll be spending the holidays with my son and daughter-in-law, but when I get back home, Lilygirl, I want you to help me find my next companion, one that you know will never replace you in my heart, but a little dog that needs to love and be loved until I can join you again. God Bless you, Lilygirl.

Alice Hill

Lily....Boo Boo Bear

10 years, 8 months perfect yorkshire terrier
Know that you are my child. Feel my love with you for always Lily for you are forever with me. Do not cry for me. I hope you know that I did all that I could think to do to fix you. I wanted you with me, I didn't expect to lose you. You were my perfect and most special gift in my life. I hope you felt me holding you and kissing you and telling you it was okay to go. Mommy knows. You are right here, beside me in my soul and I miss you so. Be happy, don't be afraid of those other dogs. They are your friends now. I hope you found that "big blue ball" that you loved so much. And always know, trust this. I will someday be with you again and when that day comes my little one, I will never let you go.

Linc, my sweet boy, you gave me 11 years of joy and happiness. I miss seeing your sweet face when I wake up in the morning and come home after work. Oh how I looked forward to holding you every night, your head nestled in the palm of my hand as you lay sleeping. I will always cherish the time we spent together. You will be forever in my heart. I miss you.

Lynda Burton

You were very special, Lindy, and I'm glad I had you for the last 7 years of your life. You were stubborn, and had a mind of your own, but it's one of the things I loved most about you. I love you, and miss you, and your two sons do, too! We'll see you again, in Heaven!

R. Rose

Nowhere will there be a more giving, loyal family dog than our sweet baby Lindsey. You gave and gave and gave of yourself. What did you want in return? A throw of the frisbee, a pat on the back, a calling of your name. We miss you more and more each day. A gentle child-watcher, a friend to walk with, a loving, sweet, beautiful companion. You were the best. We thank you for the precious years we spent together. Our memories of you will never fade. And Lindsey... I hope you finally catch that chipmunk you have been chasing. All our love is with you in doggie heaven. You are so much missed, our adoring family member. Pleasant romps our baby.

Daddy, Mommy, and Jacob

Since the day you came into my life almost 17 years ago, you have been the light of my life.

When I found you as a kitten you were hardly weaned yet.

We bonded instantly, and I always felt because you were so young you really thought that I was your "Mom".

As the years have gone by you became a profound part of my life.

You helped me when I was sad, you stayed with me when I was sick, you always knew when I needed you, and of course you supplied me with an endless amount of unconditional love and "kisses".

This past year as you became sick, I wanted more than anything to be able to help you in the same way that you have always helped me, and together we tried everything possible.

Today, I realized the only way to give you the same unconditional love that you have always given me was to let you go.

You have been the most constant "person" in my life for almost 17 years, and I can never forget you. I will love you until the day that I let myself go.

Love,

"Mom", "Dad", "Grandma",

Bo, Noche and Dia.

To My Beloved Nephew,
I will miss you...
Auntie Dia

Linus was an army cat of fourteen years, with six homes, many temporary quarters, and much travel. He was a gentleman, loved parties, and always kept his mellow charm. He enjoyed afternoon tea with me. He is sorely missed.

Lisa Caffee

Our wonderful Linwood invited us into his life in 1985 when he was struck by a truck on Linwood Blvd. in Kansas City, MO.  
Linwood has been one of the most significant members of our family throughout these 14 years. We shall miss him always and we received so much from him. He comforted us when we lost other loved ones and he was joyful when we were happy and together.  
"Linwood, you are loved by everyone you touched!"  
"You are now in the company of Jesus and His Mother and all of the Saints of God!" Rest In Peace.......

Alvah, Chuck, Dan

I'm going to miss you Lita, I love you. Your sister Doro misses you too. You'll be in my heart forever. I'll never forget you 
Love,  
Christopher

Little touched the hearts of all who entered our home,
She was a very affectionate cat who loved to be held;
She was gave us joy and love for seventeen plus years.
We will miss her gentle and loving presence.

Dianna, Terry and family

To my grandbabies, Little Angel, Evie, Jann, and Bobby,

You were too gentle for this world.

You are always in my heart.

Grammy

Little Bear-You came to us by surprise. Scared and mistreated. We fell in love with you and your brothers and sister so quickly. I never saw you as a burden. You gave us alot of happiness and kept us going. We will miss you so much. I hope you didn't suffer the last moments. I'm sorry I wasn't there with you. I will always remember you, my furry little guy.

Laurie (mom)

Little Bear, you will always be in our hearts. We love you.

Kristen and Vicki

A true friend, that will never be forgotten. You where a special little guy, that made the sun shine when it was cloudy. no one could ask for a finer DOG then you. We'll always love you. Mom and Dad

Duane & Judy Guite

This beautiful Black cat took up refuge under our workshop building the winter of 1996. She was very young, maybe 6 months old. Also living there were many raccoons which she thought were her family. I couldn't believe she stayed so close to the raccoon family.  
I tried everything in my power to tame this little kitten, meaning to take her in to have spayed and get shots. She meowed at me but would never come near to let me pet or make friends. She ate outside, sharing her food with her wild family.  
When she got a little older, she began to leave for a few days, and then return for food.  
One day she returned from her wandering and was so sick. I could see she had so much infection. I tried in vain to capture her, to get her medical attention. She would not allow me to do this.  
When at last the sickness became too much, she lay on my front porch, under the BBQ and did not move. Finally I was able to touch this tiny cat, to pet her and comfort her. I wrapped her in a towel and took her to the vet, where I gave her release to the bridge. She was much too sick to save. I'll always remember this little stray cat, she had beautiful eyes. So sad that I could not tame her and give her a better life.  
She is buried in my back yard along with all my pets whom have passed to the bridge. I know they helped her cross. Rest well Little Black Cat and now you can have all the good things you missed in life here on earth.

Love you,  
Linda Grimm

The most friendly and outgoing cat we've ever met has passed on. Little Boy or (EZ, Spike, Snorty, his other nicknames) was a dog in a cat's body. He was the cat that cat-haters even liked. He'd greet anybody at the door and just one pat on the head made him your friend for life. This was a very special cat and old age had finally caught up with him. We consider ourselves so lucky to have such a wonderful pet and he will be missed by everyone who has met him. Rest in peace, friend, we'll see you and Amanda (who we lost less than two months ago) at the Rainbow Bridge someday. God bless.

- Vic and Kelly Lombardi

We still miss our furbaby, so very much. We thank God for allowing us to be part of her short life.

Leslie & Rosalie Nicholson

Pebbles was a female, we got her after Littlefoot died, because we thought Dino might be lonely, after all, he and Littlefoot were always together... she was very pretty, she had the most beautiful white stripe on her back and the cutest swiveling little eyes you've ever seen. at first she was scared of Dino but after a few days they would sit side by side on the side of the tank, both green and I could tell they were friends... then, one day, she was dead... I don't know what it was but I was very surprised... she had seemed so healthy and alive... Littlefoot was a little green lizard when I got him and his pal, Dino... he was often very bright green and he and Dino, both males, would do pushups and puff out their necks at each other... Dino was much larger but they never hurt each other. he was The Most Stout, with his little legs always bent so he looked big and strong.... he would sit on his log and cock his little head to see me when I walked by, and he would balance on his back feet with his tail to reach the little drops of water on the leaves. then a while back he stated to get sick, as I guess is common with lizards, I don't know what it was... I gave him medicine and water and plenty of sun but it didn't seem to help much. he never really liked to be held, he was always very very scared and would breathe heavy and jump away... he could jump So far... they day before he died, I thought he was dead... I took him out and he was alive... he was not green at all and when I picked him up he started shaking and smacking his little lips... I gave him some water in the palm of my hand and he took some sips... he then flattened himself on my hand, I think he liked the warmth, and went to sleep. I sat there with him for hours, every few minutes he would lick my hand with his little pink tongue... eventually he turned green again, and he looked very happy and content... the next day when I woke up he was dead. I wrapped him in some tissue paper and buried him under a tree that I knew he would have loved to sit on and bask in the sun. Pebbles is buried with him, I know they would have liked each other.

Scott

My Little Girl Reject is the best thing in my life. My Little Girl crossed over the Bridge at around 4:00 p.m. (EST) Thursday, June 24, 1999. I like to use the present tense when talking or writing about her because I know she is still alive, just somewhere else in a place I cannot go yet. Her name comes from being the unwanted kitty in the litter. When I inquired about some kittens that a lady was giving away, she shoved a kitty out the door at me and said it was the last one left. She said no one wanted this "reject of the litter". There was this black little tabby staring at me saying and looking like she was a reject that no one loved. So, I took her and the name stuck because she came to it when called. I turned the name into something beautiful though. She was my Little Girl Reject and she hears such love when we call her and she knows it is the sweetest name in the world to us. I also just call her Little Girl or Itty Bitty because she always stayed so tiny even when she was a full grown cat.  
She never lost her kitten face.

She had Chronic Renal Failure. I treated her at home for it for three months. She was doing quite well during that time and back to her usual behaviour -enjoying life. I was with her at the end. The vet gave her an injection and she died in my arms, curled up on my shoulder under my chin. She never let anyone else hold her like that but me. She stretched out her little little paw over my shoulder on her own and breathed her last. All my pets love me unconditionally, but she is different. It's hard to explain, but she is the only one in my life who ever really knew every aspect of me, every secret, and accepted me, wanted me. She didn't just pick me as her favourite person, she loves me with every inch of her being.  
No one has ever really loved me like that. But she is the cutest, smartest, most loving cat I have ever known. I love her more than anyone. I am going to miss her terribly. No one to climb on top of me at 2:00 a.m. and dig her paws in, knowing that there was nothing I would rather do than pet her (and she is right). No one to perk up or jump up on her dainty little paws as soon as I come into a room and not ignore me or not notice me. She makes me feel so special. I matter in her eyes.

I am so glad she had those last few months of being well again. I treated her like a princess and spoiled her rotten. I made certain that she spent all her time with me and I with her. It is going to be so lonely now. I am going to try to be brave though, like she wants me to be. I learned so much about life from her. I am going to try to live my life the way she wants me to so at the end we can see each other again. I don't want to disappoint her and not be waiting for her at the Bridge. I asked the Blessed Virgin to pet her for me and told Reject she could snuggle under her chin if she wanted. I received yellow flowers the next day so I know she heard me and was letting me know that Reject was with her.

I miss you my precious, precious Little Girl. Keep watching over me while you are playing near the Rainbow Bridge. Trish, Sook, Vanilla and your bestest friend (and partner in crime) the doggie miss you."

DeeA

Little Guy, oh how I miss you so. You were my best friend and companion. Always there for me, in good times and bad. You were my snuggle buddy. I feel like we were meant to be together, soul mates.  
From the day you showed up at my door. Wet, cold and hungry. To the day you ran into the street and lost your life. You were my soul mate.  
I still think of you all the time. I know how scared you always were when we were apart. Don't be. We will see each other again, someday, at rainbow bridge. Until than, play with Buddy and run wherever you want, without the fear of cars. And know that I love you, and miss you so much.  
The girls say hi. They miss you too.

All our love, ALWAYS!!!

Mommy, Daddy, Jessica and Sarah  
Grandma and Grandpa Ruby too.

We still don't understand why God took you away from us so suddenly??? You were so young, precious, healthy and full of live... You will always be remembered and loved by us. We pray that someday we will be reunited... forever...

Mom, Alicia, Anita & Angela

You were such a brave little trooper. Life will never be the same without you...

Kelly

Missy - beloved companion of Beverly and George Hopkins, special pal of Buddy, who wasn't ready to let her go. She passed quietly in Mom's arms, surrounded by those who love her.

Missy was more than a dog, she was a friend. I will greatly miss her. I LOVE YOU, MISSY! See you in Heaven, My Dear.

You were a very anxious Little One. These passed few years you have been gone, I have missed how you would wait on the arm of the couch for me and greet me by meowing for minutes till I would say "hey, my Little One, yes I missed you too". You were Duffys buddy, oh how he missed you when you left. I don't know what happened to you kitty, with out warning, I came home and found you passed. You were laying on the kitchen floor, I felt so helpless and lost with not knowing what happened. You are better now and Duffy is finally with you again, the inseparable two. Take care of each other at the Bridge. Remember mama loves and misses you very much.

Mama (Chanie)

You were with me such a short time, yet you left such a mark in my heart. Watching you grow since birth has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Thank you, Little One, for being such a sweet baby, such a comfort and joy. I'm so sorry that you got sick. I hope you know I did the best I could to keep you comfortable, and I tried hard to make you well. It's a comfort to know you are no longer in pain. I hope you are running and playing now, happy, well, and safe. I am letting you go, Little One. You are free......

Kerri Pienschke

Lttleone came into my life abused and battered and we took good care of her until she died of cancer. There will never be another Littleone. I used to comb her out and hold her and she used to follow me all over. She's up in heaven with another friend name patches. We will see each other again.

You were loved. You are loved. You will always be loved. We prayed for a smooth passing and we believe that is what you received. You fought for life until the very end. And although purring was hard we know you were desperate to let us know you loved us. We know, sweety, we know. You were loved. You are loved. You will always be loved.

From Mom and Leigh

For the past fourteen years I have been the resident manager at a boarding kennel. Over the years eleven dogs and cats have come to live with me: Some were dumped here, some rescued from the pound and four cats who just showed up at the door. One very special cat, Red, crossed over on 10/16/99. No one will ever know Red's early life story, but once here he became one of the official desk cats. All of the cats are free to come and go, but Red's special place was smack in the middle of the desk. He always had a body rub for the human customers, a very tolerant attitude towards their less than gentle toddlers, and an uncanny ability to judge which dogs were safe to approach and which were better supervised from a loftier position. In November of 1998 Red was diagnosed with kidney failure and, true to form, Red tolerated all of the sub-q treatments, special diets and IV treatments with a gentle purr. Unfortunately, no matter how hard we tried, the disease was terminal and when Red no longer wanted to be with his fellow cats or his human friends, the decision was made to repay all of his love with the finest gift of all, peace.  
My little hero Red, my life is that much less without you and the office desk seems so very empty. We grieve my wonderful friend, Sherry and the cats Lace, Asmodeus and Chong.

"Little Robin" was a baby robin I was delegated to raise. I had him (or her) only a week and a half. He was on his way back into the wild; he was very close to that indeed. But he never got that chance. I let him free to fly on his own on Friday; he came back several times every day after that for his meals. But this morning when I called him, he didn't respond with his usual trill. I found him dead on the ground beside the cyprus trees. I think a crow attacked him - he had a wound on his head.  
I'm sorry Little Robin. I thought I was helping you by letting you free now - maybe I was wrong. I knew you would leave at some point, but I thought you would go live out your life in the wild. I'm sorry little one. But live your life in that perfect place now, Little Robin. I wanted so much for you to go wild, but I know that you are wild now in that wonderful place. I hope to see you in better times - but I'll remember you even if you don't remember me.

Shannon Reuter

This is for my loss of Little Sister, my beloved cat person who passed on 4/18/99. She was nearly 18 years old, and I miss her very much. Now she sleeps peacefully in my rose garden.

Little Sister was a special spirit. She was wary of the big old world and it served her well. She lived many contented years in gentle peaceful existence. Just to know that others may read her name here, helps me to ease the loss of my gentle friend.

Little Sister, go over gently as you lived your life and know that I love you always.

To my faithful companion of 17 years: I will love you and remember you forever. Until we meet again in Heaven, may the Lord squeeze you daily and cover you with kisses until I join you in Heaven someday. Your devoted human, Elizabeth

HER NAME IS LIZBET

She came to us one day in July
A sweet little ball of fur
And in the briefest moment
We fell in love with her

So tiny she fit in your palm
She was everything we'd dreamed of
And she taught us much throughout the years
About pure, unselfish love

We watched her grow with joy and pride
Oh, God, she was so sweet
We loved her and she loved us back
And made our life complete

She was Daddy's girl, there was no doubt
They rarely were apart
She always knew her rightful place
Was held close to his heart

Now memories are what we hold dear
And we will not forget
That precious little angel
Whose name is Lizbet

31 Dec 99: Three and a half months have gone by since we lost you, Sweet Lizbet, and the pain has not lessened one bit. Mom and Daddy can smile once in a while when we remember your antics, but we still cry because you're no longer here with us. Our daily routine is so different--when we come home from work, you're not there to greet us--prancing to my 'Sweet Little Sugar Darlin' greeting--and that is something I don't think we'll ever get used to. We go through milestones--this past week has been Christmas and now New Year's--we open your Tribute every day and remember you. Thank God for PetLoss.Com!! It gives us great comfort to be able to log on and see you and know that others can see you and know how very much we love you. Rest easy, Sweet Baby, we will never stop missing you!" You were the most special gift we ever had and we will always love you and miss you.
Love, Mom and Daddy

LIZBET!

Today, 17 Sept 01 marks the 2nd anniversary of your passing and your loss has not gotten any easier to deal with. Oh, I don't cry as often but I miss you more every day. The pain and the loneliness have never gone away. Quite often MOM and I catch ourselves calling your name and then have to realize you are with us in spirit not in body and cannot answer our call.

For two years now I have carried your picture and the poem "The Final Battle" in my shirt pocket next to my heart. It is always such comfort for me although every time I look at the picture and read the poem I get teary eyed. I will never get over your passing or stop missing you.

It is easier knowing you no longer suffer the pains of your cancer and at the bridge you are a vibrant, fun loving little puppy, well taken care of. You are always in our thoughts and in our hearts. Until we met again Precious. I miss you " Sweet Little Sugar Darlin".

Love,
Mom and Dad

LIZBET!

Today 17 Sep 02 marks the third anniversary of your passing and I still miss you as if it were yesterday. A day does not go by that I don't think of you and our life together and wish with all my heart you were here with me. Life without you is so lonely. I thought as the years went by your loss would get easier to cope with but, that is not the case. Since you passed we have lost Mischa and Cujo and now there is only little Cody Bear left. All five of you now are at the bridge and in each others care.

Last night I was on Petloss.com looking at your picture and listening to a song titled My Precious Friend and still after all this time the tears flowed. I see now I will never get over your loss. I really don't want to, I want you in my thoughts every day. I wish I could know for sure you really knew how much I and Mom miss you. My only hope is that somehow you do know and we will see each other again someday.

LIZBET! I love you, miss you, say Hi! To the rest of the clan and tell them we miss them.

Until we meet again stay sweet,
Love Mom and Dad

The best friend a girl ever had - we will miss her

Sandy

I had him for 10 years. He was a very good companion. he was run over and hid back was broken. He died an hour later

John

I looked at all the cats and kittens the breeder had but none of them seemed to be "the one". The breeder said she did have one more in the bathroom...she was mutated from birth.  
Her front legs were shaped a bit like a banana which gave her a look slightly resembling a wallaby. I took her home, we named her Lois and she became part of our family.  
Lois died during the night on march 25th from complications from asthma which she developed the last 2 weeks of her life.  
We only had you, Lois, a little more than a year, and you weren't quite 2...I just want to say...Thank you for being such a sweet angel in our lives. We miss your meow, much too big for your small size, the way you would prop your little shape against us every night in bed, the talented way you learned (all on your own) to ease yourself down from the sofa and your green eyes. Although we have all cried as I am now, it makes me happy to think of you in heaven, your legs long and graceful, and your lungs healthy so you can purr as much as you want. See you again baby girl. We love you

Roxy

Loki was the best pet I ever addorded he lived to short, a disease took him to a better place

Love

Lola was a wonderful caring dog that never needed scolding

Donna Hudson

Lollipop, you were only with us for a short time but the happy memories that you've left behind will be with us forever.
Rest in peace my friend, knowing that you will always be loved.

Amanda

I write this in hopes that it will bring me some comfort. Your life deserves a KINGS tribute. We shared so much that you were more than a pet. You were with me as I walked towards the door of adulthood and with your passing I have been shoved through...present for the births of my children, you were an essential part of the support system that teaches us how to love and give unconditionally and with total trust. Sharing those years with you made me a better person, and certainly a better mother.  
I miss you every day.  
Funny...during all our years together I never could manage a decent drawing of you one that captured what I felt and loved and still looked like you. Last night I stayed up missing you and created the most fabulous pastel rendition of you.  
Thank you for teaching me what love is and how beautiful it is in the presence of total trust, honesty and integrity. I know now how important it is to embrace it while you can...no one, not even the best souls, stay here forever. Everyday with you was a treasure and because of it I will live my life treasuring those around me that love me and those whom I love....so even in your death you keep on teaching and giving to me...I know I will keep on loving you. Thank you for gracing my life.  

Yvette Dubel

To Longfellow, who unexpectedly crossed over Rainbow Bridge on 4/27/99. You came to us 5-1/2 years ago, cold and hungry, with no home of your own. We took you in and gave you all the comforts of home...food, lots of kitty toys, and a warm bed to curl up in. You, in return, gave us alot of comfort and all your love. I still look for you at the door when I come home. You were the only kitty to greet me at the door. You loved to lay on your back and wait for someone to bend down and rub your belly, I just wish I could do that one more time. We're so sorry this had to happen to you and miss you very much.

Love: Mommy, Daddy, Cat Anderson, Penelope, Mariah, and Tony.

He was just a dog, so they say, and actually, I have said it too but I found out he was much more then just a dog. His name was Lonnie. He had a lot of names, he was bird-saver (I'll get to that in a minute), he was friend, companion, he would revert to instinct and round up imaginary sheep (running arcs across the yard back and forth). Lonnie loved to chase cats though he never hurt one; he just wanted to play. He was "cured" of this by a cat that didn't want to play and turned on him. He had some other names, I called him "goof", as he was just a big pup. He was pretty big for a Sheltie but was always trying to get into people's laps. I called him an oversized lap dog. Another name I called him was "dummy-dog", before anyone gets upset over this, I was trying to teach him to roll over and he just couldn't get it (or didn't want to) but he would "sit", "stay", and "lay down". Actually Shelties are very smart, Lonnie was, well, Lonnie was Lonnie.

Lonnie was our first family pet. The house was his, the couch was his and if we were to busy watching TV to pay attention to him, he would go and lay down right in front of the TV. He had a knack of laying his head on a pillow or arm of the couch or on anything to support his head, just like a person would do. He would ask to go out and if we ignored him, he would proceed to wag his tail into the venetian blinds that we had that were plastic, they would rattle and you couldn't ignore that.

The bird story...one day we were sitting in the living room when a small sparrow tried to take a short cut through our living room. The only thing was that the sliding glass doors were closed. The bird slammed into the window and was stunned, alive but stunned. The neighbor's cat saw this and figured he would have an easy snack. My wife cried out, "he's going to get the bird" as the cat started the cat stalk over into our yard after the bird. I opened the sliding glass doors and yelled for Lonnie to get him. Lonnie jumped over the bird (whether he saw him or not, I don't know but he saw the cat) and out the door. The cat was pretty locked in on the bird and saw Lonnie at the last second. It was funny as the cat wasn't sure what to do but finally took off back into his yard. I picked up the bird, placed him into a tree and he later flew off.

Another animal "interaction" story was Lonnie and a couple of coyotes. One morning I let him out to take care of business and went and filled his dish. Lonnie always came right back in as he knew he was going to get fed. One morning he didn't run straight back to the door and I went out into the front yard to see why and there he was facing two coyotes, almost at the end of our driveway. We live at the edge of civilization on the edge of a desert area. Anyway, why they hadn't attacked I don't know, maybe it was Lonnie was not threatening, he had his head down. I grabbed a 2X4 laying at the side of the house and started yelling running at them. The coyotes took off and Lonnie returned to my side. Needless to say we were a little shook.

Our family and everyone who met him loved Lonnie. He would greet folks at the door. He would roll over asking for his stomach to be rubbed and when we did he would actually reach up with his paws and hug your wrist. He'd play tug-of-war till you thought his teeth were going to fall out.

I started out by saying he was just a dog, the only thing was that his leash was attached to our hearts. Lonnie had to be put to sleep due to illnesses. He was only ten but we just couldn't see him suffer any more. He is very missed and will be for sometime. Another dog? I think it'll be a while but I know they'll be more then just a dog.

Our baby, our boy, our handsome man. You will be forever in our hearts. You were a total joy throughout your life. May you find peace and happiness until we meet with you again.

Kevin and Nancy Curry

Loosie was a very special girl. I knew it when I first spotted her in an intersection. Her life was difficult for both of us. She had so much frustration that I didn't understand. I miss the way she would sit and wait while I mended her stuffed toys, I miss the way she always took the towel from my head when I got out of the shower, I miss the way she would always put her nose in my face when I cried, but mostly I miss the way she waited excitedly at the door for me to get home. I will miss her always. She was my best friend.

Cynthia

Lotto came into my life when he was just three weeks old so I had to bottle feed him he became my baby. In 1994 when I became pregnant I'd wake up some mornings with him on my belly playing w/my baby. She grew up w/him as her best friend now she is lost w/o him. He also had a dog friend A.C. that searches for him each day. He may have been a little dog but his heart was big as gold.

Susan Turner

Goodbye to my sweetest boy, Little Man...After 17 years I don't know what to do without you, we'll miss your little face looking up at us in the kitchen asking "What are you eating? Can I have some?"...chasing your purple ball with Catherine...sleeping on your rock in the sunny yard...jumping effortlessly onto anything, I never saw another cat so graceful, confident, smart, trusting, and silly.  
I love you so much, I'll see you at the bridge.  
XOXOXO  
Camilla

        Gray, 18-year old tiger cat with soulful, sea green eyes that shone with heart and spirit. Adopted from a shelter at 8 weeks, you began life terrified of people and in the shadow of first cat, Christopher. I'll always remember you scrambling into the bedroom window to greet the day while I made the bed. How you would hang from the back porch to scold the hated pigeons, liked riding in the car, attended 2 Blessing of the Animals, devoured grass, plain donuts, blueberry muffins. Unable to meow, you'd rasp victoriously whenever you retrieved green beans or one of your fuzzy "rats". You were smart, too, and would run to the door for our walk whenever you heard me jingle your collar. Dancing with excitement, you made it clear these times together were the high point of your day. I never did understand why you dragged your water bowl across the floor or would lie beside it and drink, as if from a brook. But that's o.k. Kind, caring, generous, I called you my gentle Shepherd because you welcomed the strays and looked after me and the other cats in the family. Everyone loved you - Isis and Rrow most of all.  
        You also had tremendous courage. For 4 months you fought the cancer in your jaw with patience and dignity and wouldn't - like our song - back down. To save you, I had to set you free. That night, there were no rainbows, only soft, falling snow to commemorate the passing of a very brave, beloved cat.  
        Louie, our journey was not an easy one, but we traveled it together. You are safe now. The small, calico heart I slipped beneath your head was just that - my heart, dear friend. Forever.  
-Linda

Louie,
There is not a day that goes by that I don't miss you... Sometimes I think I see you laying under the table or hear you jumping in the tub to get a drink. There will never be a more loyal friend than you were. Now you and Bart are together probably fighting with each other! Buffy misses you both. I love you and miss you Lou-Dew. Take good care of Barty, he has only been with you for a week and one day and we miss you both so much.

Love your Family.
xxxxoooooxxxxoooo

Louise, Big Blue, Bloof ...
We miss you more that words can express. You have been such a huge part of our lives, I can't believe that our 12 years together went by so quickly. You will remain forever close, in our hearts until we reunite again at the Rainbow Bridge where I know I'll find you chasing butterflies and eating yellow American cheese. We love you.

Mommy (Cynthia), Dad (David), Simba, Petey, Sam and Katie Lyn

Lou Lou was not only beautiful but she also had a great personality and soul. She was smart funny and very loving. I really miss her

Gina

Lou, a very special boy who was loving and wanted to make his mommy and daddy happy. We miss him dearly and tried very hard to do everything we could to keep him with us. He is in peace now and will forever live in our hearts.

We love you Boy!!!

My dearest little Lover,

How I miss you. I just can't believe you are gone. Your life ended so abruptly without me by your side. Did I make the right decision, letting you have some freedom and enjoying the outdoors. If I had kept you locked up would you have been so happy?

We had a good life. I think we both managed to spoil each other. Tonight I had to finish my cereal alone. Coco couldn't be bothered to beg for it and Turtle was already asleep. Remember how you loved to be brushed and would just flop over on your side and purr. How about that nice bed I made for you with your favorite cardboard box full of catnip? You would just jealousy sit on it, scratching and purring until you fell asleep.

For almost 9 years you have been my faithful, loving companion when no one else has. What am I going to do without my little Lover?

In grief and sorrow at your passing, but with joy in memories past, Love Mom (Heather), and all your buddies (Coco, Turtle, and yes even the opossum babies Sugar and Spice)

Heather

You were a very talented gerbil always looking around and finding your cheese. You had a good life until you chewed your left leg off. Your partner Libby gerbil will miss you very much. at least you will have a good time in heaven and will have a lot n common with mother Mary. Rest in your wheel my fair friend. I will miss our quality time together.

Lots of Sunflower Seeds
Daddy Mummy

In memory of my precious baby Luci. I hope you are not afraid and you do not suffer. I will always love you. Thank you for your love and support for sixteen wonderful years. I will never forget you.
Love,
Kitty-mom

She was the best little girl in the world. Only sick a few short days, and left us so suddenly for the Rainbow Bridge. My heart is aching......my ju-ju-bee is gone - the best girl.

Deidra Daley

I want everyone to know that there was a little black poodle that made such a difference in my life. She was my first pet and I lost her to old age last week. I had a wonderful 15 years with my diggy dog. I miss her immensely and think about her all the time. I know she's watching over her Jen Jen. I love you woofy just like dad told you on your last walk. You hold a special spot in my heart forever. Love you my dog.

Jen Jen

Lucien was my sister's cockatiel. He was only a few months old when he died this morning. He had been in the hospital for 3 or 4 days, very sick, but he got much better and was finally able to go home. He seemed to be doing well, but this morning when my sister got up he was wheezing. She picked him up and he just lay down in her hand and died. Now she is heartbroken because she really and truly loved him so much. At least now he is not suffering and is with all of his little friends at the bridge flying freely and chirping away in the bright sunshine. He was a sweet little guy. Until we see you at the Bridge someday, be happy Little Lou.

Annie Couture

Lucifer was a really great fish...he was always swimming happy when I was sad..he used to dance in his little bowl with me...I am sad

Lauralee

This is Luckie. And yes he is very lucky indeed. In this picture he is about 2 1/2 years old, or so says the vet. And this is his story...

One day at the end of April 1999, I was driving down Inkster Road, (A local road here) and I see a cat in the road that has obviously been hit. I passed him by and thought to my self, hmmm, maybe I should go back and at least move him out of the road. So I turned around, pulled up on him and gasped, "Oh my God, he is still breathing!" I was almost in tears. How could someone hit this cat and not even stop?  
I ran into the road, scooped him up in my arms and drove as fast as I could to the nearest vet. Luckily there was one a mile away. I didn't know this vet, but it was close and I didn't think this little guy had much time left. So with this bloody cat in arms I ran into this vets office. They were getting ready to close, but I was very happy that they rushed me into the E.R. He was in shock and his temperature was 106, and he was needing to be treated for shock too. They gave him a bunch of morphine to calm him down, and started an I.V. They packed him in cold wet towels to bring his temperature down and to start to get him more stable.

They then began to assess him and his condition. He had a mass in his abdomen. His breathing was very shallow and getting weaker, an X-ray revealed a collapsed lung. Oh My God, Poor Boy! They then inserted a needle into his chest cavity to aspirate the air that had started to collect in his lungs. Okay - now he is a little more stable and I am finally starting to calm down. He needed to remain in their care for a few more days until he is stable enough to be moved to my own vet's.

The next morning an x-ray reveals a fractured pelvis. It's a stable fracture and it's also the kind that must just heal itself, you can't set this type of fracture. On the third day he is stable enough to be moved to my own vet. I go down to the vet, cat carrier in hand and pay the $650.00 bill and collect my "Luckie" cat who still has the I.V in his front leg. We then head out for the 1/2 hour drive to my vets.

Whew, we make it to my vets and they assess him again and reconnect his I.V. They start him on a pain patch so he will be comfortable. Later that night the vet calls me about 11 PM, and says that we have to put in a chest tube cause we are still getting way too much air out of his lungs, also they suggested that we should neuter him while we have him out for the chest tube...YES!!! Like is there another answer.

The chest tube enabled them access to his chest cavity easier and made it more sufficient to aspirate the air with less stress on the kitty.

Two more days pass and he is coming right along. Then I get another vet phone call, (REMEMBER THE MASS? ) They said that if we don't remove it he will die, and if we do there is still a chance he could die. At this point I am in tears. How could God put me here to save this kitty if he is just going to die on me any way? That is all I could think of...thankfully the surgery was a success!!!!YEAH! He made it with flying colors THANK GOD!!!

A few more days longer at the vets and he came home. I paid the $1,300.00 vet bill and brought home my VERY luckie cat.

He had been doing great and living a happy kitty life until September 23, 1999. When I found Luckie all his tests were negative. On the 23rd his temperature shot up to 105.7. I took him to the vet and he remained in the hospital for 3 days. On the morning of the 25th the vet called very puzzled as to why his temperature kept going up. He ran another leukemia test and it was positive.

The short time I had Luckie he was well taken care of and very loved. He will be missed very much even though the time with him was short, I loved him dearly.

Luckie's funeral was on Wednesday, September 29, 1999 at the AAA Pet cemetery.

Pamela Cash

You brought us such joy through the years. Your memories will follow us forever.

Karen & Steve

Lucky was my dearest friend for almost 10 years. She was beside me day & night. She was born 9-9-87 and passed away 7-21-97. To this day I miss her terribly. She was more like a human being then a cat. I miss her and think of her everyday and wish she were still here. I try to remember all the good times we had over her 10 years with me.

Andrea Spindell

In memory of Lucky. The sweetest Border Collie.

Kathy

My name is Taryn and I am eleven years old. I lost a pet. My family did. But we consider him a big part of our family. Lucky, was his name. We met him years ago and he was five. My grandpa had him and Lucky didn't like his old home with his old owners. So we took him and it was a Christmas present for me. My grandpa and my dad split $100. Lucky was 11 or twelve years old when he died. My grandpa had died years before. But my grandpa also loved cats and animals. Lucky died this very night and I miss him, so does my family. Lucky was always a healthy eater and was very fluffy. He also loved to sleep and even though he didn't really do anything and lived the life of a stuffed animal, his comfort gave my family comfort. Lucky was the type of cat called a Rag Doll. We gave Lucky his name because he was Lucky to have a great family who took care of him. But I miss him. We all do. But he always got in fights. His last one which must have been the worst was with some animal, Lucky had to have a cast on one of his legs. This may sound crazy but we think that it kinda took the spirit out of him. in one week which was this week, Lucky went from fluffy and furry to just bones. Lucky stopped eating two days ago. Sure we want to blame ourselves, but we can't. But I'll tell you one thing, Lucky will always be remembered. Last Christmas my aunt's cat Chase who lived at our house died of a disease at age three. Chase's spot was sitting on top of the dog's kennels in the sunlight. After he died, Lucky wondered where he was but couldn't find him and soon, that was Lucky's new spot. Once we got our new computer, Lucky layed on the table and always kept me company just laying there. But Lucky and Chase will always be remembered no matter what. And I picture them right now with each other playing and my Grandpa taking care of them

Our Lucky girl lost her fight with Intestinal Lymphoma toady. I was with her as she left for the Rainbow Bridge  
to await our arrival. She was the most loving cat a man could ever ask for. She loved to follow the sun and listen to the birds sing to her from her window perch.  
Her loss has crushed my soul, she leaves big paw prints for those that will follow. Dixie and Taz wonder where there big sister is and have started mourning the loss of our special friend. She went from 14 pounds to a mere 7.6 the day we stopped her suffering.

I have a hole in my heart that only time will heal.

Tom

Lucky was such a smart, loving and loyal friend. He placated us with tricks and was a top notch digger of holes, constructing almost a whole subway system in our back yard. He tried to keep the other dogs in line, letting silliness go only so far. It was hard to watch his fall from top dog to tolerated old coot; but he took it in stride and let the younger dogs have their day, as long as they left his food dish alone. His beautiful face and bright loving eyes will shine forever in our hearts.

Joyce

Sweet Little Girl,  
When I found you on the roof of that building, crying, in the hot sun, I knew we would be together for a long time, my girl. Your love and strength has touched me right through to my very soul. You gave nothing but love, and you were there through all my hard times.  
Do you remember the way you would wake me up if I was having a nightmare? You were so loving and so special to me, and you still are. I know in my very heart of hearts that love is forever, and what you are probably saying to me right now is "Mommy, please don't cry, I'm so alright here! I don't have pain anymore! I miss you a bunch, Mommy, but I will always love you and I'm waiting for you."

I await the day when I meet you on the bridge, and we are together forever.

I love you, and I miss you, my Sweet little Punkinhead kitty.

Mary

Miss Lucky,

It's been one year ago, to this very day that I had to release you and let you run and play at the Bridge, and so many thoughts have run through me this year. I still can't quite believe you've gone on, life is hard without you...we were so close, you and I. I still go over your last few moments in this life. They took you away from me so fast. I hardly had the chance to kiss you good-bye. I miss you so, my little Guardian Angel Kitty. I still light a candle of my own every night, to let you know I'll never forget--

You were, and still are my Best friend, my little Kitty Soulmate...I just can't quite see you, I think perhaps because I'm still wondering when it will stop hurting, but I don't think it ever will. Time will ease the pain your passing a little, but I could never, and would never want to forget...I will not have closure because I still feel you, and that's the way it should be. I know you put in a helping paw sometimes to let me know you're still with me. I know you will be there, waiting for me when it's my turn. That thought always dries my tears (like right now) and makes me smile.

I felt you would send me some new Kitty friends to have near me, and what a pair you sent! Emily, the calming Mommy-Kitty, and Baggins, the rip-through-the-house-at-2-AM-sounding-like-a-heard-of-elephants-paper-shred ding-kitty that purrs when you just look at him...For a long time and still, I think, I have a sense of guilt that overwhelms me sometimes, because, amongst other things, I needed to have that unconditional love in my life, and I feel guilty because something inside me says I should remain true to your memory, and that I didn't let you go soon enough, even though you were in no pain.

However, what I do know is that your Presence and Love lives through both of them, as well as their own, and they are trying to open my very reluctant heart again, but it's a difficult thing.

Thank you, and Bless You for 13 Wonderful years. I was Truly Blessed to be your human for so long. You were and are a wonderful Teacher, and still do teach me lessons from the Bridge. I have no doubt in my mind you will be there. I love you with all of my heart.

Just save me a choice spot under a shady oak :-)

With all my Love, and hugs and kisses,

Your Mommy

You were a wonderful addition to our family, we are so sad that you are gone.
We miss you, we love you, and we will never forget our beautiful Lucky.

Terri, Charles, Steven and Krystle

She gave much and asked for little.

We miss you very much. Rest in peace

Elaine and Martin

You were all a horse-friend should be. You took me for wonderful walks in the park and allowed for my potato-sack style of riding. You were patient. Here's a carrot for you...You can see it now.....Love

Lynn

To my Lucky. I found you on Labor Day weekend 1988, you were so weak from hunger you could barely walk, so I carried you home and said you had followed me. When I got you to the vet a week later you weighed all of 12 pounds, the fact you were an adult lab made it amazing that you survived, having heartworms and severe malnutrition and the many things that go with life on the streets.  
You not only survived you thrived! The love you received from me and my family was returned twenty-fold. Even if I became angry with you, you never showed resentment. I always knew the day of your passing would come, it came 12 years later. You had gone grey and were going blind. You had all the aches and pains the old suffer and one thing more; cancer. I tried to find something to save your life but in the end I knew that it was time. The vet that gave the chance to live was there for you in the end to ease your pain. I long for the day we meet again. I will always remember you.

With love, Michael

I miss my little buddy. He was usually the only contact I had after I came home from a long day of work. He followed me around and took an interest in everything I did. He even waited for me to get home so that he could die in my arms. He will be missed greatly....

Pete

In memory of Lucky, a beloved gentleman cat who taught us much and enhanced our lives.

Diane and Greg

My best friend Lucky a shepherd airedale mix died dec 31st. He had bloat but underlying cancer that had spread. He was always there for me even though I was gone a lot. He will be missed so much. He was a gentle big obedient boy.

Shirley Norman

You were an unexpected and unwanted visitor, later a welcome and permanent member of our home. The love and companionship you gave us was most extraordinary. Why you chose us I don't know. I wish you hadn't so I could stop this pain. We will truly miss you buddy.

Sam

My faithful companion and giver of love unconditionally. I will miss my little Lucy. May time heal my broken heart and dry my tears and bring forth all of the sweet memories of this wonderful friend.

John

With your tulip ears, and tongue lolling out
solid, gleaming white body, jaunty and stout
You'd trot in the room, and make us all smile
do the rounds for your pats, disappear for awhile
Return with a twig, some fluff or a leaf
life was always a game, you, our comic relief
Your constant eye contact, never missing a thing
your everyday greeting, the joy that you'd bring
Constantly hungry, for food or a touch
needy and pesky, but loved, Oh so much
Our special needs girl, who stole my heart
life just isn't the same, now we are apart
My constant companion, my loyal best friend
with me from rising, until the days end
Lucy, my Lucy, I love you so
the depth that I miss you, no one will know
The love that I gave you, you gave back tenfold
My arms how they miss you, no Lucy to hold....


Carole

Four years have gone by so quickly, but I still miss you.

Heather Daniels

Lucy we are so sorry for what happened. we are sad that we will never see your babies, you would have made such a special mom. we hope you and your babies are safe. from the bottom of our hearts we love you and know you and Oliver are happy now.

Lucy..Wait for us so you can bite our nose!

Traci & Mary

Lucy came to me with a new roommate in Jan 1985. He had found her homeless and as it turned out pregnant. When my roommate moved out a year later she became mine. I've always loved her but never realized how much until the last few days of her life. She became very ill almost overnight. I took her to the vet who did a blood test and said her kidneys were failing and there was not much they could do. I signed the paper to have her put to sleep but changed my mind at the last minute. I took her home hoping and praying for a miracle overnight. It never came. The following morning she was worse. She could hardly walk. I was being selfish. I was keeping her alive for me. It was her time to go. I called the vet who came to my home and I looked into her eyes and said goodbye as she left me. I petted her and gave her a last kiss goodbye before I carefully buried her. I never cried so much in my life, ever. I prayed to God to let me know she was somewhere where she was young and happy and healthy again. The next day I brought home an all white patio block to mark her grave so I would always know exactly where she was. As I was just about finished I heard birds singing. I looked up and saw 40-50 small birds just just a few yards away in the woods behind our house. The thing I thought was odd was that they were all facing the sun. The Light. Were they there for Lucy in answer to a prayer? I'll never know. One thing I do know. There is no love on earth like that from a pet. I will pray every night until the day I die that one day I will be with Lucy again and then it will be forever.. I Love You Lucy.........

Mitch

My Doggy Girl,
They say you knew I was going away and died of a broken heart.
Now the only broken heart is mine.
I miss you so much. I love you forever.
Thank you for loving me.
your best buddy XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Fiona

In loving memory of my Lucy-bell...words will never be enough.

Tori Gregory

Our boxer, Lucy, was truly a part of our family. She was, and always will be in our hearts, an incredible example of what we humans aspire to be. Lucy was loving, forgiving, kind, and gentle. She was sensitive, loyal, smart, and fun-loving. Lucy brought an abundance of joy into our lives during the short 7 1/2 years she spent with us. We will be forever grateful to God for the privilege of sharing our love and our lives with such a wonderful friend. We will miss and mourn her here on earth, but will jubilantly be reunited with her again on the Rainbow Bridge and spend together forever! Sandi & Joel Thompson

The best friend a family could have

Huska's

More than anyone can imagine!

Gloria and Janie Rosen

Lucy Lou, I love you, my little Lucy Lou. I miss you so very much, my little princess.
Thank you so much.

Mary

The last bite

Saturday Afternoon
Fresh from the deli
The girl unwraps the deli paper
The sounds of crumbling noises
sends the other girl running
The smells of ham, cheese, and mustard
make them both sit down and patiently wait,
A bite for me
A bite for you
No pet on the head now, just some more please
Finally the last bite,
The girl looks at the small piece, still hungry for more
The girl looks at the other girl, with pleading eyes
The girl breaks the last bite in two one me, one for you

Saturday night
A slice of pizza
The tomato, Cheese, and bread
for the girl
Down to the crust,
Crust saved.
The other girl sits by her side,
no intention of ever leaving
The crust is always saved with all intentions
for the other girl.

Sunday afternoon
Pot roast, potatoes, and gravy
The hours of prepping
The tasting and trying it out.

Go out for a walk
and a little ball at Snug Harbor
Then go back for Sunday dinner.

Plates are set
one on the floor
one on the table
sends the girls running
The pot roast is cut
The gravy is mixed
the kibble is shared
The rest is left
for left overs for sometime in the week

Late night Thursday
a little snack
Peanut butter and Jelly
The sound of the knife on the table
sends the girl running
A nutty spread
smeared and folded with grapes
The girl looks at the other girl
this too my friend ?
Why certainly, we share everything don't we
So it comes down to the last bite
The girl looks at the other girl
she breaks it in two
one for me, one for you
Both enjoy the snack, then both rush for refreshments
milk for the girl
water for the other but her bowl is empty
without hesitation, she takes her paw and flips the bowl
The girl looks down without hesitation, fills the bowl
The other drinks it all then kisses the girl with love and thanks

The rest of the week
is pretty much the same
the sounds of the fridge opening
the clank of the spoon
the music of metal meeting metal
sends the other girl running
to the girl

Days go by
weeks,
even 12 years

Then one day
some ham and cheese
a few pieces of crust,
pot roast, potatoes and gravy
peanut butter, and jelly
and that last bite
now gets thrown,
in the garbage

This is what you call unconditional love


Nanci Richards

To my loving, kind, sweet dog, who was such a good dog, always tried her best, and asked for so little. May she be somewhere warm and kind, where she can be her happy self, free from all limitations, pain, and suffering.

Jennifer

Our beloved Luke, not a day goes by that I don't think of you and long to see your sweet, smiling face. Although we have finally gotten another dog, no one will ever be as close in my heart as you were. When I finally come to heaven, I hope to see you first, bounding up to greet me. My dearest Lukey, You were one world class dog. All our love from your family, the Yarbroughs

I just want to say to my LukiePoo that I love him very much and that he didn't deserve to die. You only wanted to be with mommy and daddy when that driver was speeding and killed you. You were loved more than you will ever know and I know that I will will see you soon. I Love you, my baby boy.

Amanda Myers

In memory of Jennifer & Carl's "buddy" Luke. You will be missed and a candle will forever burn in their hearts for you.

From: you furry friends, Molly & Smudge

My dog Lucas (aka Lukey) was sweetness incarnate. He never did a bad act in all the years we were together. He wanted only to bring joy and feel joy. He was a thinking dog and a communicator. He loved to dig and swim; his favorite hobby was diving for big, and I mean big, rocks under water in lakes or oceans. He'd somehow manage to get his mouth around one, then bring it on shore, partially carrying it, partially pushing it with his snout and then it was important to him that I try to take it from him. Sometimes he would let me grab it, so long as I then immediately shot putted it back into the water, where the routine would start all over. My dog was love. Through my grief, I try to let go the painful details and remember that without doubt, he knew and felt my love, just as I felt his.

Mara Mamet

Lulu was named after the Honeymooner's episode where Norton is sleepwalking and calling "LoooLooo...LoooLooo"  
His wife Trixie thinks that it's another woman, but after he is hypnotized they find out that it was "Lulu, the best dog he ever had."  
Lulu grew up with my son and thought he was her puppy. She used to lick him with her tail revolving like a propeller and seemingly powering her licking. When he broke his leg and had a black eye from being hit by a car, she stayed by his side and licked him constantly.  
She was only 9 years old when she died. We miss her so much.

Sari Kadison-Shapiro

On June 30, 1999, I lost my companion, a seven year old Boston terrier, Lulubelle. The grief is so deep at losing her. She was the sweetest dog and was my companion. I shall miss her. I am glad that she did not have to suffer and will now wait for me at the Rainbow Bridge along with some of her friends. God Bless them all.

Marge Thorp

To our beloved dog Lupis. Your many years of faithful service will stay in our hearts forever. You showed us the true meaning of the words commitment, faithfulness, and love. We are forever grateful. Rest well my friend for we will be together once more.

All our love,
Stephen & Cindy McMahan

This tribute goes out to LUSH.  
The most gentle of souls, who gave nothing but love to me and was a true friend to my best friend Stan.  
She had the best of energy, even though she really wasn't the most energetic of souls herself, being a full 21lbs of absolute delight.  
She was a true 'Fur person' Communicating in every conceivable human way be it vocal or non vocal.  
She exemplified the true meaning of love to me as I saw her grow up with my best friend Stan. She was with him in his darkest days and made what would have been an intolerable day, a whole lot better.  
I truely believe she was here for us to learn something from her and I know I did as I know my friend Stan has, and that is to not judge anyone from there outward appearance, but to connect with their souls.  
Her sisters Janet, Jenny and Endi I know are missing her.  

With much respect and admiration.......Mark.

Dedicated to my beautiful cat Luther
April 1995 to May 1999

I remember the day that I chose you,
Or should I say you chose me,
A black and white picture of cuteness,
My pet you just had to be.

With a one in a million character,
And a mischievousness no one could match,
You made me into the cat fan I am,
You were the very first of the batch.

First there came Lizzie, your sister,
She hid in the kitchen all day,
But you wanted to follow here everywhere,
You wanted a friend and to play.

Lightning came as kitten,
His start in life wasn't so good,
But in him you had found a fabulous pal,
You two shared all your toys and your food.

I remember the night that you left us,
The saddest night I've ever known,
Losing you ripped us to pieces,
I still can't believe that you've gone.

And now your cushion lies empty,
We've cried tears of pain and regret,
But Luther you left us with memories,
So precious we'll never forget.


Joanne Firth.

Luther was diagnosed with cancer on May 5, 1999. One entire lung was consumed by a tumor and the other lung was filling up with fluid. This was totally unexpected for he had been a healthy dog up until 2 days prior to the day he was taken to the vet. Almost 2 months later, Luther is still in our hearts and will never be forgotten. I hope the Lord has made a special place in Heaven for Luther...he was the greatest and we love him dearly

Lisa Adams

Lori, who loved walking through Tyler Park, her daughter Meggie Maloney and her son Tempest Tyler, is now totally pain free. Lori, I hope you are doing all the things you enjoy and now you have Warren Littlebear and another "friend" Reno to join you. Please take good care of them and remember Meggie, Tempest and I all love you.
Bye for now

Dede Maloney

Lynx -

I'm so very, very sorry we didn't learn everything we could about feline diabetes and how steroid shots could bring it on and how it might have gone away. We let you go because of what Dixie went through with diabetes and we made such a horrible mistake that cost you your life.

We brought you into our home 8 years ago when you were such a small little kit that would have gotten killed on that nasty road - but even though we brought you into our home - you brought yourself into our hearts.

We still see a shadow and think it's you - perhaps it is.
We look at the sliding glass door to see if you're watching us. There's no one to greet us when we come in the door.
There's no one to love and lift our spirits when we're sad.
I now look out at your grave and know you understand how stupid people can be and I know that you forgive me and I know that I'll see you again at The Rainbow Bridge.

Run and have our little one - until God brings us home and we can all be together. Tell Spotty, Boots, Dinky, Chee Chee, Misty, Dixie, Lady, and Brandy we'll see them also.

Love - Mom, Dad, Joshua, and Chance