1999 Tributes

QT thru Quinn

QT- The sweetest, kindest, most loving and devoted being there ever was.
We all miss you and love you always.
Especially Papo & Daisy-Dog.

Paulina Cadena

She was a very beautiful pussycat.

Hank & Marianne

My beautiful old girl. You were with me for almost 11 years and the best friend anyone could wish for. So gentle, never bad tempered, always loving. I'll miss you so much, your grey face and those wonderful droopy eyes. You tried so hard to stay, but it was just too much for your heart in the end. I'll never forget you and what joy it will be when we all meet again at the rainbow bridge.  
All my love, cuddles and kisses.  
Mum

I can still remember the day I brought you home from the shelter. You were covered with mud and grime. I cleaned you up, put a red bow around your neck, and brought you home for Christmas. Over the short 6 years you were with us, you gave us so much joy. I am forever grateful. You loved us unconditionally, and you taught us how to love unconditionally. When you were diagnosed with inoperable lymphoma and given only 6 to 18 months to live, I was devastated. Daddy and I tried everything we could to prolong your life and keep you comfortable, but it was no good. The cancer was ferocious, and while you looked good on the outside and appeared to be happy, we knew what was happening internally. Then as the end drew near, it was hard to watch you change and suffer. Even taking walks, which you loved so much, was difficult. But you always wanted to go - at least for a little walk. This past Sunday morning you came to me when I was sleeping and your labored breathing woke me. I knew it was time to end the suffering, but I didn't want it to happen that way. I'd been praying that God would just take you so you wouldn't have to go back to the vet's office again. I now how much you hated going for chemotherapy treatments and injections. But that morning we got in the car and headed for the vet's office. You sat in the front seat with Daddy and you kept looking back at me and the baby as if to say, "I must go now; I'm glad you're here with me." I tried to comfort you and talk to you while Daddy drove intently. Just before we pulled into the parking lot, you breathed your last. You didn't have to be put to sleep after all. God took you right then and there - in the car - with your family all around you. It was what I wanted, and for that, I am grateful too. I just couldn't bear putting you to sleep. We stayed with you at the office for awhile, did you know we were there? We said our goodbyes and gave our final hugs. Your fur was still so soft and smooth and beautiful. Now, I miss you so much that it hurts. I think my heart is broken, and I can't stop crying. Now the house is empty. All your favorite napping spots are bare. Your food dish is gone, and your red, plaid bed has been taken away. I still expect to hear your trademark snore coming from the den where you napped or hear your tags jingle as you trotted to the kitchen looking for something to snack on. You were so much a part of my life that no matter what I do or where I go, I think of you. Even at work. I have your pictures hanging there too. I look at them and cry. There will never be another dog that can give a "high-five" or go on cookie hunts around the house or backyard. I know you are in peace now - there is no more suffering and you are happy and free. There are no more needles, or drugs, or agonizing rides to the vet's office. It's over. We have your ashes, and we're going to take them to your favorite trail and have a memorial. I think you'd like that. We used to go to that trail every fall and spring. Fall is just around the corner, so we'll be going soon. Rest in peace, my little Quin-dog, my best fiend, and thank you for being a part of my life. You will always be in my heart, in fact, I think you took a piece with you when you left! A day won't go by that I won't think of you and miss you dearly. Wait for me at Rainbow Bridge - I'll be looking for you. I love you, Mom.

ARPH's Outback Red "Quincy", was a very special dog that I only had the pleasure of sharing my life with for a few months, but I will absolutely NEVER forget. "Good boy, Quincy"! I hope you're getting what you deserve at Rainbow Bridge, you didn't get enough of it while you were here.

Dawn

Beloved pet for 8 years of the Singh family in Morgantown, WV  
We are so sorry we could not save you, Quinn  
But we are grateful for all the joy and love you brought us  
And we are grateful that in your last most painful moments  
You allowed us to comfort and hold you and be with you  
Go in peace my most precious, my most intelligent, and brave cat.

You are my best friend...I love you.

Your Dad