1999 Tributes

Vader thru Vladimir

To me Vader was the most wonderful, most loyal, devoted friend. I only wish I could wake up and this would all be a dream. My heart is broken; but he is in heaven now and I only hope he will greet me when my time comes. Death came like such a thief in the night. I truly thank time for the time I was given to spend with this marvelous dog. Vader only god knows how much I miss you. Your devoted friend, rose.

Rose V. Demarco

May people forever recognize the angels that wear dogsuits, and live with them in accord with nature.

Cynthia

Valentino brought joy and laughter to anyone who knew him. He was fearless and loving, and we will miss him forever.

Karin

To the best friend I ever had.

David

To Valentino

My very first four legged beautiful creature of God, I still and will always miss you. I hope you are having fun were ever you are. P.S. please visit me in my dreams from time to time so I will know you are okay.

Love always Mom (Stella)

My Best Bud: I will always love you. Thank you for being my friend. You were the wind beneath my wings and I cherish the time I had with you. One day we will ride together again. MOM

Jess & Mandi Wamer

From 3 weeks old fitting in the palm of our hands till 9 years old, A beautiful Strong Loving Guard Dog who watched over us and would give her life for us for 9 years finally is at peace today. She will forever be remembered, the way her eyes lit up you could almost see a smile when "wanna go out" was said to her, or the way she would shake her tail like crazy when "wanna buiskit" was said out loud. The way she would hardly sleep patrolling the house back and forth outside and in as her nails pitter pattered on the wooden floors endlessly as we slept, letting us know all was safe and protected. You will be missed greatly girl...thank you for your 9 years of service and dedication and love.
Remember girl....."skeelee skeelee skeelee"

Stacey, Jenny, Steve, Tina, Ray

Vanessa was a white bellied sweetheart with a calico mixture of beautiful colors on her back and tail. She was fun loving and playful, even at 19 and even with the kidney failure that finally took her. Her "sister" Maggie passed on 5 days after Vanessa. Also in kidney failure, Maggie gave up on life when Vanessa died. Buddies 'til the end and then some. I'm glad you're together. I miss you and love you both...forever

Annie

VanGogh was a very sweet and loveable cat. His clown-like personality gave me great company and fond memories. He was taken from me prematurely and very tragically. Although it has been years since his death, I still feel very sad and miss him alot. And on this note, I want to do something special for him by sending him to Rainbow Bridge and finally closing this sad chapter of my life. VanGogh....I send you to Rainbow Bridge and I wish you all the happiness in the world. Here, you will play, and run freely and make new friends. And here is were you will give as much joy to other animals as you gave to me. I love you and will always miss you.

Kris

Vinnie was not even my dog; she belonged to my neighbors. Her name was actually "Vanille" but pronounced in French, which apparently is close to "Vinnie". But I learned her name simply as Vinnie when I was 11, when her owners moved just across the road from me. She was a chocolate lab mix who always seemed to have energy for two dogs. She loved to run and play chase. Her owners went to California every Thanksgiving and ever since I met them, we took care of her over every Thanksgiving. My brother and I would go up and play on their huge trampoline and throw balls for her. Sometimes we took our dogs Laddie and Jessie up to visit her. She was a special girl, and also one of my last connections to Laddie and Jessie, who died over two years ago. I hope she's found them at Rainbow Bridge. Have fun with them Vinnie. You guys take care of each other...

Shannon Reuter

My baby went to join the other fur-angels today after a 4 month battle with bone cancer. She was a brave little girl. We have had her since she was 5 weeks old. Life will not be the same without her.

We will love you always, Vanna

Mama and Poppy

Vedder, you were our shining light. Even though you weren't the brightest, you always made us laugh by falling off the window sill, or making astonishing leaps across the room. You were and still are the most special part of our life. We are so happy that you are still living on in Morrison. It does not make us miss you less, but it helps. I am so very sorry for what happened and I hope you know that I would never hurt you. We love you and miss you very much little princess.

Melysa and Scott

Velvet, the most loving and most human-like dog we ever had. She was intelligent, obedient (most of the time), and most patient with her human cousins, aged 6 to 9 years old, who loved playing with her. We will never forget those expressive eyes! Velvet, we love you very much! From your Mommy, Daddy, sister Li and brother Phil.

Velvet my love, I will forever miss your warm body, soft meow, and your purr as I close my eyes every night, you made everything all better when it was all wrong.. I will forever be lost until I hold you again... Until that day happens.. I love you Velvet Michael..

Jacquelynne S. Sedgwick

Dear Ventje -

You have been my loyal prince in furry coat for almost 17 years. I feel so privileged to have been able to be there when you were born, share your life with you, and be able to hold you when you passed away.  
I can only hope that far away, over the Rainbow Bridge, you are breathing easily again, have regained your eyesight and your strength and that you will play, bask in the sun, eat all the things you love, and think of me every now and again.  
Vent - I loved you so much and I will never forget you. The world is a little bit of a colder place without you. But my heart is warm with the knowledge that I was able to love you and hold you, for what was a blip on the face of eternity, but what amounted to almost half my life so far. Thank you for being my friend. I hope I have been a good friend to you.

Ariane Holzhauer

Venus is deeply missed each day. My final wish is to be buried with her ashes so that we will be together in this world and the next.

Judie Posner

Victoria was an ex-racing greyhound that my parents adopted a month before I graduated from college. I knew I would only be at my parent's house for brief visits from then on, so I figured the dog would never know me. I am also a cat person. As I came and went over the next six years, Victoria always greeted me with enthusiastic hellos, and became my friend in spite of the short visits. She was a faithful and loving companion to my father during his long battle with cancer from 1993 to 1997 when he finally lost the fight. In June of 1998, about a year after my fathers memorial, our family and friends gathered again, but for a happy occasion, my wedding. Victoria had a wonderful time in the midst of all of the planning and excitement. Two weeks after the wedding she died of bone cancer. I was so grateful for the chance to see her and spend time with her again, and I know she is now happily at my dad's side.

Kathryn

A very special lady, my Victoria...a gentle, undemanding bun, and the only bun I ever had who looked directly into your eyes and into your soul. She loved and trusted me, and I'm grateful for the 2 heart medications that gave me an additional 6 weeks with her after her enlarged heart was diagnosed. I was blessed with her presence for 4 years, and look forward to seeing her again one day. Her mate, Lucky, and I miss her very much.

Kelly Montana

Oh my sweet Vikki how I miss you so. You were the perfect single career lady's companion. We were a team from the day I laid my hands on you at 6 weeks. My sweet angel rest in heaven with Lindsey. She needs you again with your dominant personality. My days go on, but never without you. My memories of you carry me through the days. I know we will reunite again someday. Until then, I will carry your memory with me wherever my walk in life takes me. Your void is always at my side. I want to thank you for the beauty of your life. There will never be another like you: beautiful, smart, well-mannered, lady-like. You were my perfect "angel." All my love goes out to you. Be a sweet little baby, and I will see you again my little love.

Terri (Brian and Jacob too)

The first time I saw her I thought she was nothing but ugly and mean spirited. For some reason though, something brought me back to look at that Appy just one more time. It was then that she looked at me, with an expression that I would see many times over the following years. "Just love me," it seemed to say.

The only way you could describe Jewel and my's relationship was that we were soul mates. We fought fiercely often, yet loved and cuddled even more. She was with me for so many hardships in my life. We grew together. Her from an ugly, ill mannered mare to a beautiful, happy friend.

I was with her when she caught her leg in a fence while trying to get to another horse. I will never forget that look in her eye right before her leg shattered. And when the decision to have her laid to rest was finally made, my heart went with her.

My life always was surrounded by horses. But now I realize that it actually surrounded Jewel, as no other will make my heart beat as she did. Yet somehow I feel at peace now. I think I have finally realized that not even death can take her from me. Her strength, beauty and character will be with me and my memories forever.

Nicole Baldridge

Vincent died this morning, assisted by our vet with the mercy shot, and in my arms. He left this world the way he lived in it, voicing his opinion to the end. The best cat and the best friend in the world.

Marian Machman

Vincent, you were truly a one of a kind cat. You helped me through some of the hardest times of my life. You died today and a part of my soul died with you. I can't wait to see you again.

Melanie Morton Viktorin

Vincent taught everyone about LOVE. He left a vacany in our home and larger one in our hearts. We love and miss him. His cat, Keoki, misses him too.

Glenn

Vinnie was my special friend for almost 13 years, and I treasure our time together. My husband and I weep for his loss--there will never be another cat like him. I hope and pray he is at peace now and that we made the right decision. We'll never forget our Vinnie, our "dog cat," "alarm cat," and "squad cat." We'll miss you forever, old man, and you'll live forever in our hearts.

Barb

Dear Vinnie,

A year has already gone by without you. It is so quiet without you. Now Emily and Mike are with you. I bet you are still telling Mike to "get off of there". Are you calling Emily and telling here to "come here, let's go"? Wally still says "Hi Vinnie" every day. We miss you and love you.

Your Family

Violet, you've been gone for 5 months and my grief is still so heavy. Thank you for your love and for being my constant companion and my best friend. You were my very special gift from God and I will always love you. I'll see you in Heaven Violet. Love Mommy

Violet, a pure, open hearted spirit who greeted the world with a big "hello" and a glowing light of love and acceptance. The absence of her physical presence will be a void in her sibling's and mother's life. The richness of her lessons of love and the importance of taking time to enjoy life will be reflected upon by her mother. Her presence will be missed greatly.

Gwen Sperling

Vision had been with us for almost 17 years. Here is a portion of our goodbye:  
Today we said goodbye to a dear friend. She has been with us before there was an "us". She has lived through 2 children, laughter, tears, other pets and many moves. She was our Vision and though we don't know her exact birthday we celebrate her life and the part she played in ours. She was not a human yet she was a part of our family and we will miss her. We wish her love on her next journey.

Lori & Jeff Cohen

In November 1983, she found me at the pound by putting out her paw to touch me. I took her out of her cage and the attendant said, "She is older than the cats we normally keep here. She is 2-3 yrs old." I saw a pink ribbon around her neck, and then I saw the tag on her: THIS CAT MAY BE USED IN MEDICAL EXPERIMENTS. That was it, I saved her life, in turn for which, she changed mine. She had Kidney failure and after a seizure July 11, 1999, I had to ask the Vet to come out to my house and euthanize her.  
I am having a very hard time. I have had her for almost l6 years and she was always there for me. I knew it would be tough, but not this tough. I am lonely. I have not been lonely for over 25 years (I am 61). I miss her so much and I know time will help but even though I will get another cat, I will never be able to replace her. God love her. I have her ashes and I am functioning mostly but at night it is very bad for me. I sob and sob and I am looking for solace. Everyone I have told has sympathized. Thanks for reading this. With all the bad things in the world, I am thankful for the good, such as my beloved cat Vivi. I know that death is a part of life, but I am new to grieving....Stuart in Albuquerque.

Run free and run wild, my beautiful girls. I'm so, so sorry. Remember that I love you.

Tamsyn Nesbit

My dog Vixie, was the love of my life. My parents got her for my brother when he was four years old (I was not born yet). All through my life Vixie was there. I always said that she was like my sister. I the last couple of years in her life we could see here pain. And we tried to prepare ourselves for this tremendous loss. The last couple of months, Vixie would go into spasms about 3 times a day. We had to carry her everywhere and when she could get up and walk she looked so dazed and confused. My parents and the vet were talking about putting her to sleep and I would not have anything to do with it. I was being extremely selfish. The dog that had always been there for me was going through so much pain and suffering and I wouldn't even consider putting her to sleep. Eventually, It got to the point that when I got home I was wishing that she was already dead so I wouldn't have to go through the pain of putting her to sleep. Then finally her screams of pain made me realize what an idiot I had been. And we took her to be put to sleep. My hole family was holding her when she passed on. And it was over. We felt so much better that she wasn't going to be in anymore pain. We brought her home and buried her in the back yard that she used to play in. It has almost been a year now and I am still not over the loss of my best friend Vixie. My family would have never thought of the love and kindness that she gave us, when they picked out that $20 little mutt puppy. I know I will never forget her and that I will see her again at the rainbow bridge.

Amanda Miller

We lost our little girl on 10/16/99. I can't quite imagine how we are going to manage without her. She was with me every step I took. Even towards the end, when she was very sick, she was by my side with every move I made. She was a very brave little girl, and my life will never be the same without her. All of the love that she gave me, will be sadly missed. I miss the way she greeted me when I came home, the way she snuggled behind my legs when I layed down, and the way that she looked at me, with love. I can't explain the bond we had, but every pet owner knows what I am talking about. I look forward to the day that Vixen and I can meet at the Bridge. I can't wait to hold her in my arms and kiss her again. I know my little angel Vixen is still waiting for me, and when the time comes, will still be wagging her tail fiercely as soon as she sees me. I miss you little girl!

Mommy & Daddy

When Vixen we rescued from the pound at six weeks of age we could easily hold her in two hands and so we expected that she would remain a small dog. Instead she turned into a tall and lanky beautiful mixed breed dog who ran like the wind and expected to win every race she ran with other dogs, even if she had to cheat a little.

During her nine and a half years she set very high standards for her own behavior and expected other dogs to follow suit. Vixen was fiercely loyal to her friends, both human and canine. We could count on her to be kind and gentle with children and puppies, and to treat the elderly with great respect, but she was also truly fearless and always ready to protect her loved ones from any danger. Threatening people had good reason to avoid her and many dogs twice her size were forced to flee from her ire if she felt they had overstepped they bounds of good conduct.

Once she was diagnosed with cancer she fought hard to stay with us but finally she had to leave. She was always the comforter, the friend who knew when anyone was sad or stressed and she did the best she could to make us feel better. Now when we need her most, she is gone. Mary, Dennis, Kellie and Vixen's adopted German Shepherd son, Lobo, particularly mourn her loss. We will never encounter the likes of our loyal and loving Vixen again.

Vixen, my sweet girl, we will never forget you!

Mary O'Connell and Dennis Gaughan

You were only our company a short time, but you were loved by many. I know you're in a good place now, little one...

Shannon Reuter

Sweetie Vladi --

I have loved you since the day I found you at that truck stop outside of Baltimore. You have been the greatest love of my life and have brought me profound joy.

Although it has been hard to go on without you, I take comfort in knowing we will be together some day.

Vichnaya pamyat. Forever remembered.

Love the Vladi.

Joe