1999 Tributes

Wacka thru Wylie

I miss Wacka so much. I'm so sorry Wacka. I love you.

Rich

Waco, you will forever be missed. You brought so much joy and happiness to me and my family. Rest in peace and forever watch over us.

I love you

Alissa Roberts

Trapper's cancer became too much, and started to take away his mind. He came to me and told me it was time, and although it was very difficult, I helped my best friend cross over to the bridge on Tuesday, August 10th, 1999. Trapper was a special soul, sent to me to help me in a time of need. He taught me so many lessons about life, I can not even begin to realize them all yet. He was the most gentle and kind dog, always the gentleman. He liked all other animals and people. I know Trapper is going to be here with me whenever I need him, and that he is waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge. I look forward to that day, and owe it to Trapper to live each day until then as a happy and caring person. I will never forget my sweet boy, and the love we shared. Enjoy your time at the bridge, Trapper, you deserve it!

Laura Sommerville

Waif
He was just a stray, abandoned, alone,
Nothing to eat, no place to call home,
No one to help him, no one to care,
If I didn't take him home it just wouldn't be fair.
He sat on the playground and watched the kids play,
Maybe hoping he'd go home with someone, someday.
After hearing his sad story I decided to see,
If maybe he'd like to come home with me.
My other two cats did not welcome him so,
Down to the basement he would usually go.
They finally got to be friends at last,
So my little lost Waif could forget his sad past.
He now had plenty of food and a bed,
And at last a place to lay his sweet head.
He outlived the Siamese and JR too,
Coping with changes that life throws at you.
And now arthritis has made his life tough,
He gets pills and good food but that's not enough.
To rid him of the pain that he lives with today,
Is the humane thing to do, it's the only way.
Goodby sweet Waif, we'll always miss you,
Say hi to JR, Taffy & the Siamese too.

Sally

Two little waif kittens from different litters passed on this month to the Rainbow Bridge. Yesterday, I lost a little baby who had just turned 6 weeks old. His Mom stopped nursing the litter a week before this and he did not make it, though I tried hand feeding him and trying to get my other Mom cat to adopt him. She did let him nurse off her at first. I am not sure what went wrong. He had been the runt; less than half the size of his larger brothers and sisters. There were also two stillborn, about the size of a thimble. Perfectly formed, with coats - which the vet said is the last thing they get. The vet said they didn't have room to develop in the womb; the mother was small. I thought if he was going to pass away, it would happen right away. But he hung on for six weeks. At the time he passed away, he was so tiny that he was smaller than my other litter of 3 week olds. He struggled so hard to live; it was so hard to watch him get weaker and weaker until there was no hope at all. Poor little waif, I hope you are happier at the Bridge and your next life will be better. About a week and a half before this, another baby of nearly 2 weeks of age passed away. This is likely because her Mom was vaccinated when pregnant; no one knew she was pregnant. The vet said the same thing might happen to the other two in the litter and if so, it would be likely in the next 10 days. There is a syndrome that can be caused by vaccinating when pregnant. So far the other two are OK. That also, was very sad - though both the hold on life and struggle to retain it were not so strong or agonizing. My vet book said nature culls the weak, but it is so hard to watch this happen. If only you both could have been saved. Bye little waif babies. I hope you are happy at the Rainbow Bridge and at peace.

Cynthia Sinclair

You're no longer in your favourite places around the house but your presence will always fill it and make it a home.
I miss you, special girl.

Jax

My beloved Wally - a puppy rescued from the streets. A golden, dancing dog that taught me more about life in his six short years, than I had learned in a lifetime. Wait for me big boy.

Amy Wilson

We miss you, dear Walter. You are in our hearts and thoughts every moment of every day, until we see you again. We love you, Big Waltah!

Monika, Sidney, and Pudgie

Warren Littlebear, I love and miss you with all my heart. You were the happiest, most loving creature I have ever met. You made every day a joy for anyone and everyone in your presence. Everything you did in life, you did bravely, happily and with enthusiasm. The world had only one Warren Littlebear and you were so precious! I love you and want to be with you forever.

Dede Maloney and Huey

My little, brave friend. ..................

Dana Rasmussen

Watson, passed away 3/10/99 "She carried her heart on her nose" She was a 19 yr old cat with a personality that suited a queen. Ray and Dorthey, they will surely miss her.

Our wonderful cat for 18 yrs. We will miss you greatly. You were with mom and dad longer than we were. You will always be remembered and missed. We love you.

Rainey, Caitey and Carley

You were a sweety and I shall always miss you, rest easy with Shayna-May, you always did like her!

Jo Davidson-Poston

Our Darling Clementine,
We still in shock over your untimely and sudden death. We miss you so much, your mach-5 doggie door attacks, you and the crabbie (we still can't find), your joyous welcome homes. We know there is a reason for your passing: so that you can prepare the way for Abbey-normal, who will be joining you soon, as her cancer is progressing. As And-man said, the day after your death, you were needed in heaven for Abbey--since she was a stray who adopted us, she would have no one there waiting for her. Please take care of her for us, and continue to send your smiles down from above. We will always love you, and will carry your legacy and memory with us forever.

Mark, Michele, and Andy  
MacIntyre and Abbey-normal

To my kisser boy, the love of my life. Thank you for showing me just how much and how easy it was to love.

One year ago today you crossed the bridge. On a rainy Sunday afternoon you rested gently in my lap as the skilled hands of a compassionate vet took you from this world to a better place. No more must you deal with the physical problems of old age, you are free of pain and weakness. Today I celebrate your life and all that you shared with me. Each day I see you in the sunrise and feel you in the quiet of the house at night. You will always be so much a part of my life and live within me.  
I will always remember something that you doctor told me shortly before you passed. One night as we sat in his office contemplating that which we knew was ahead, you gently gave me a kiss on the cheek, one of thousands in you lifetime. It was then that he told me that in all of his 30 some years of practice he had never seen a dog bond with a human the way you did with me. We were, we are now, and we will always share that bond. One year ago today we parted, today I celebrate your life, to the greatest yorkie that ever lived, and to the day when we meet at the bridge. Love, Mom

Today I lost my dog and she was a special one. I know everyone thinks that about their pet and you know what they are right. She always knew when I needed a snuggle and she always wanted to fly. She would leap off six steps before the bottom of the stairs somehow thinking those ears of hers would keep her aloft. She never gave up trying. If she wasn't wishing for wings that worked she was impersonating a helicopter is the yard. Oh to watch her tail twirl and twirl as she looked for bugs that only she could see. I always thought being that close to the ground meant she could her the earthworms sneeze. Well my little weinersnitzldingledoodle dog, I love you so very much. Say hi to honey and kitty for me. I do love you so.

Amy Franklin

He was my best friend, never making judgements and never leaving my side. Even in his death he knew how to leave with the least pain to me. He will always be a part of my heart and we will meet and play at the end of the rainbow bridge.

Marge Le Claire

Wembley was my very first cat. His mother was my family's cat and she was hit by a car when her kittens were only 2 weeks old. He was always my favorite in the litter because he was so small. He was bottle fed around the clock with his siblings, which created a very strong bond between us. I was his "Mom." He was very special and I will never forget him.

Jen

Wendy you were my friend, my companion. You will be truly missed. I will always hold a special place in my heart for you and my love for you will never die.
Till we meet again Wendy, I'll always love you.
Love and kisses mommy

Dear Wendy,

You left us suddenly just as you entered our life.

The memory of your arrival was accompanied by the smell of joyous Thanksgiving and ice and snow.

The memory of your leaving will be forever remembered as a beautiful breezy Spring evening with the evening glows tinting the sky.

In your short life, you'd touched us so much and brought us so much joy. We'll forever remember your chirpping, and your mischievous behaviors such as bringing me all your toys in the early morning, and jumping onto my shoulder while I was preparing food in the kitchen, etc.

As I always said to you, girl, you're the most beautiful kitty in the whole world.

Love, Mommy

Our westie, Wendy, passed away yesterday, February 10, 1999.
She has been on the Special Needs list for some time, and we thank you for the support.

Jim and Karen Gardner

Large, furry, faithful friend who passed on before his time. No more will I see him roll over on his back and ask to have his stomach scratched. I'll miss the times he would say good night by laying by my side and allowing me to pet him until he decided it was time to sleep at my feet. My only wish would be that he could have been asleep when the time came, or not to have such a labored passing. God Bless him, I'll see him again someday.

Alan

My Beautiful baby boy Wesley passed away 1 July 1999. He was born 8 November 1998. I am not coping very well with his death because I accidentally ran him over. Cannot forgive myself for being so careless. We have a wonderful reminder of our Wesley, and that is his brother Denzel. Denzel is missing our Wes terribly also, but has 2 other play mates, Princess Louie and Grummet (who is the Queen of the house and also asthmatic!).  
If I could send Wesley a message it would be that I am so so sorry, and we all love him and miss his little early morning kisses - Shane is always late for work now!!

Colleen Cusack

Wheelie was a good hamster and I miss her!

Sydney S.

Wheeler was a one of a kind, once in a life time companion. He never knew a stranger. Lived life to the fullest. He was the dog of my soul, the companion of my heart.

Diane

We love you whisky, and we always will

Brian, Donna, Kristina and Jennifer

Whiskey was/is a 6 year old Shepard "mutt". She was killed on Wednesday, November 10th, taken from us way, way too early. She was loved by all who had the pleasure of her company. So many of our neighbors that we never even met, have come to pay their respects with happy stories and prayers. Our hearts are breaking and our other furry family members are feeling the pain also...  
We love you Whiskey and we'll all be together again....  
Adam, Mary, Casey, Justin, Cheyenne and Morgan  
And Coco (the puppies too, glad you got to give all 7 a big kiss), Stoli, Oscar, Maduro and Stymie.

My dear baby. You have gone to the Rainbow Bridge to join your old friend Lance. Daddy and I tried to give you the best care we could, but your old body gave up. Go to sleep my sweet baby and when you open your eyes again there will be no more old age, no more pain. Your legs will be strong and you'll see and hear again. Wait for us my darling baby until we meet again.

Martha Pate

My Dearest Whiskey - Callie has now joined you. She was very sick and I didn't want her to suffer like you did. I miss you both so very much. I sent your favorite mousie with her, and some other special things. Please tell C.J. my little grandson to not scare her. I love you all very much.....Mommy

Whiskey, feline, born May 2, 1984, died December 6, 1998. I took her into protective custody approximately May 15, 1984 and fed her with an eyedropper and then a bottle. She remained with me through Mt. Vernon, Iowa: Alton, Illinois: South Bend, Indiana; and Anchorage, Alaska. No matter what I was going through she was there for me. I will always remember her.

Gaels

Always Remembered with love in our hearts for a puppy who barely begun life.

Leanne & Jeremy

Little White Girl was born with a tiny tail that curved down stiffly. She was probably Manx/Siamese/Persian. Her owner has allowed too much inbreeding and this little one was one of the casualties. She had a messy bottom and cried when we cleaned her up. It was decided to amputate the stubby tail. At the vets it was discovered that her spinal cord didn't go all the way to her rear. She would never have control of her back legs or hind end. She died peacefully, purring, never knowing the tears shed for her shortened life. Little Girl, we loved you too much to let you suffer...

Cara and WCHS

Whitey, I know that you are at peace now.
You were part of my life
for 16 wonderful years.
The memories I have of you
will always be with me.
It was hard for me when we went to the vet and
we were told of the invasive cancer that you had.
You had to be suffering but you still were at my side.
Life will not be the same without you.
I can still feel your presence.
I know you are in a special place reserved
for special doggies.
I am keeping your football and calculator
in a special place, they were your favorite toys.
Rest well my friend.
Soon we will be together again.
You will be missed by everyone who loved you.
I will love you until the end of time.
Your friend and loving companion -

Mike(Daddy) and Carolyn(Mommy)

You were my little gift from God. I will always love you.

Kathleen Ford

I want to just to tell her hi and that I will always love her and that I miss her so much that I am having a real hard time realizing that she is gone but I know that she is with god and Jesus now and that I know that they will take good care of her and I will never for get her and that she will always be in our hearts for ever and always and god please see that she wont be in any more pain or suffering any more she really had a hard life and I tried to save her but couldn't and I'm very sorry that she had so much pain please for give me Whitey we love you dearly and you will always be my special girl and I will be waiting to see you on a bright and shining star and I will pick a special one out for you. We love you very much and my special song to you is tears in heaven by: Eric Clapton. We love you. Love always Elizabeth and family. I always see you every time I see horses they remind me of you. I love you for ever and always truly your friend Liz and Andrew and Chris and Lonnie Davis.

I have lost the best friend I have ever had. He was such a smart, special kitty. And he will be dearly missed. But I know in my heart I will be with him again. I never doubt it for a moment! That is how I deal with the grief.

Linda Gardner

Whitman was truly "man's best friend". All he knew how to do was show his Love for me. I will miss you Whitman till the day I die.

LOVE,
Wayne

Little Woo, we hope you are at peace now. And we thank you for your strength during these last weeks. You will always be in our hearts. -

Mama, Bug Daddy & Bailey

To my little Whoopie.
I don't know what to say.
Wherever you are, may there be endless sunshine for you to bask in.

Hasmig.

I loved you so dearly Whoopi. You brought me joy and happiness.

You have been (for close to 11 years) my dearest companion, Whoopi. You were my LIFE, my reason to live

I miss you, I miss you, I miss you...so much.

Mom...Monique XXX

Wicket will be "forever in my heart." He was the best friend I ever had and I miss him so much. 14 years was just not enough time to love him.
Until we meet again . . .

Linda Michael

Dook, dook, dook. I love you.

Jil

His name was Widget and he only lived for 3 years. We called him our Wee Little Midget because he was so tiny and it was shortened to Widget. He was euthanized on January 4th, 1999. He was deformed at birth and at 2 weeks old his mother rejected him. I hand fed him with a dolls baby bottle every two hours. When it came time for litter training I sat on the floor with him and scratched in the kitty litter with my hand. I was his Mother. All the vertebrae in his spine were there but they were like an accordion inside of his neck and so he had no neck. He had problems walking, he was like a little drunk and the vet said he was not suffering and if there was a possibility of an animal being mentally handicapped he was. The vet told us that a normal cat had a 1 in a million chance of hurting itself seriously in a fall and our baby Widget had 1 in 500. He fell and became paralyzed in his hindquarters in early December of 1998 so I carried him everyplace but the beginning of January he lost control of his bladder and bowels and the vet said we had to be his best friends. It was the hardest thing we ever had to do. My husband stayed with him, I couldn't bear too. We had him cremated and have his ashes in a little shrine in our china cabinet. We will miss him forever and love him always. Life is not the same without him.

Widget was not only a show Champion and a splendid representative of his breed, he was my very best friend...he brimmed with personality and made his presence known all the time with his talking and smiles, carrying his big teddybear around the house, telling off the other dogs or just lying so elegantly on the couch. His was an etheral beauty inside and out. His unexpected death has left me empty and sorrowful, as I miss everything about him. I know he was taken because he was meant for more important things, but I miss my Big White Dog so very much....

Sue Vasick

Widget, your brave, loving heart stopped beating while we held you in our arms. We shall never forget you, a huge, loveable gentle giant. Your flame burned bright but oh, too short.

All our love,
Kevin, Pam (Pa & Ma), and "Gabby" (big sistercat)

You will never be forgotten! Rest easy my boy! Till we meet again!

Jo Davidson-Poston

A smokey gray cat with green eyes and a white patch on his neck and tummy....

This was my Willie, my beloved cat (or maybe I was his beloved human), my companion, my best friend.

What will I remember most about him?

-How little he was when I first got him...so little he fit in the palm of my hand- his big green eyes looking up into mine, forming a bond of love, trust, and affection which would last a lifetime.

-How playful he was, right up until his last year- he loved to be the center of attention and to make us laugh. Even when he was naughty, he knew just how to look at us to make us melt. This cat had a sense of humor.

-How he was the only cat I've ever known that actually LIKED water. On the occasions we had to give him baths, he just loved it, and was fascinated with the water coming out of the faucet.

-How he would almost always come when you called him- except for very rare occasions when he would be ornery. He was always looking for a lap to cuddle in.

-How gentle he was, even to our dog. Our dog would sniff him, bark at him, paw at him, chase him, and Willie wouldn't even bat an eye.

-How he loved to cuddle with us, his sweet deep purr, how he liked to burrow under the covers and then rest his head in the crook of my arm

-How he'd run at the sound of the catfood bag rustling or the electric can opener opening his can of food and start meowing, standing on his hind legs, begging us to hurry up with the food

I will remember all of these things......but what I will remember most about Willie, what I will always cherish in my heart:

Willie had a way of knowing when I was feeling sad or sick. He would always hang around more, being even more affectionate than usual as if he knew I was hurting. I grew up with him at my side....he was there through the joy and the sadness of my teenage years and on to adulthood. I remember there were even times where I just took him in my arms and just cried....and he always managed somehow to make me feel better.

It truly broke my heart to lose you Willie- but I know that one day I will be together with you again. I believe that with all my heart. So until then, thank you for everything-thank you for the love and affection you gave me, the smiles and laughter. See you again someday Silly-Willie.

I love you- Your buddie,

Chelle

I'm Still Here

In Memory of Willie


I'm still here.
When you see a flash of white,
In the corner of your eye,
It's me
Watching over you.
I can run as fast as when I was three
You see.
My spirit was always with you
My spirit is with you now.
I don't wobble, I can hear,
My tail is wagging and my head is clear.
I'm finally at
At the end of the rainbow.
And I can hear your cries of pain,
And only wish you could see me again.
But I am with you.
Don't forget
When you see that flash of white
In the corner of your eye.
I'm still here.


Jan

Willie was the best dog anyone could ever ask for. He came home with us a few months after I was born, so he was always a brother to me. He was the same age as me, although he aged much more than I did in those ten years. Willie was the sort of dog that was a perfect shoulder to cry on. If I was crying after a fight with my brother, he'd come racing up to me, his big eyes pleading for me to smile. Willie like for the whole family to stay together. When we went out for a walk in the park he would herd us in just like he would sheep. I'll never forget his 4th birthday. My Mom went out and got him a cake. It said "Happy Birthday Willie" on it and was decorated with white icing bones. I was the same age as Willie and I was terribly excited to be doing something special for him. My Mom said I could hold the cake if I was careful. I got it and started to run up to Willie saying "Look, what we got for you, Willie!". I tripped and the cake fell faced down, ruined. Everyone in the family was furious, except Willie. He ate his slice with gusto and even went up to me afterwards to give me a big kiss. He was always there for me. And when he got sick, I was there for him, too. He had a sort of spinal disease, which affected his hind legs and hind quarters. He couldn't walk, he had to drag his hind end around on the ground behind him. And on top of that, we couldn't control his bowel movements anymore, so he would feel ashamed. We tried our best to help him, but when he got infested with the maggots, we knew it was too much for him. We called our vet to come out to put him down. I refused to believe what was happening, I ran into the house up to my room and sobbed. Then, watched from the window as the doctor gave Willie the shot and his body went limp. I cried for hours. Now, two years later, I remember the good times romping in the yard with him. I won't lie, the pain never did go away. We have a new dog now named Jesse. My Mom and brother go on about how he's the best dog they ever had. I cry out that he's not, that they have to remember Willie. My Dad understands. Because no matter how many new dogs we get, Willie will always have that special place in my heart.

Emilie Haertsch

My precious Willie. I'll never forget the day in 1988 when you found me. You were a stray, someone's throw-away. You were so lost and scared - but you came right up to me.

We were together for 11 wonderful years. It was a terrible day, July 17, 1999, when I had to make the decision to send you to the bridge. But Willie, I know you had fought the good fight, and you were ready to find George and all the others.

Please, Willie, wait for me - I look forward to meeting you at the Bridge and I promise, we will never be apart again.

I love you.

Jean

Willie was a special friend and will always be a part of our family. He is sadly missed by us and Buster, Charlotte and Casey. Yet, we know that now he can run and play like he used to and not be in pain and discomfort. Be happy, dear Willie. We look forward to seeing you again.

John and Joy Collins

Willie fought a long, hard battle, just as his sister Meeker did. They wanted so much to live, and stay with us, but their little bodies could no longer support them. Our lives are forever changed by these precious gifts from God. Our grief is inconsolable. My only sense of peace is that they are now together. The loneliness here within our hearts will never, every go away. They have taken part of us with them. Rest in Peace my beautiful little angels, God is your keeper now. We shall miss you beyond forever, and you will always be in our hearts. We love you as you loved us.....unconditionally. Mama & Papa

Willie was the sweetest and happiest dog you've ever met. His whole body would shake when he'd wag his tail!  
Willie never left the side of my brother, Matthew, and not a night went by that Will wasn't curled up on Matthew's bed.  
Sadly, yesterday, while Matthew was taking Will for a walk, Will got hit by a car.  
Please keep Matthew in your thoughts because he is not only dealing with the loss of his companion, but it also feeling guilty because of the circumstances around his death.

Katie Robinson

Willie was 7 years old. A female Norwegian Elk Hound. She was purchased one day when mother was in the hospital 7 years ago - I was in a pet store with my son and daughter. I saw this beautiful ball of fur looking at me. When I moved closer to her she tilted her head and seemed to dance for me. I pointed her out to my daughter and then walked on -- afraid of the temptation. The next thing I know a young man is walking towards me holding the "Ball of fur." He pressed her into my arms. She snuggled and made baby noises. "If we don't take her home they will put her back in that dirty cage" my daughter cried. $500. Later on a credit card "Willie" was ours. She was named after my mothers father -- we were afraid to tell my mom while she was in the hospital that we bought another dog (we already had a boxer named Bootsie). When we did, my mom laughed and asked "if we were replacing her in case she died?" Right about Thanksgiving while kissing Willie on her face I noticed a big ugly tick. I carefully removed it and thought how gross it was because I had probably kissed it as it was right in my kissing spot. Willie had been vaccinated so I didn't think much of it. Just 3 days later she wouldn't jump on my bed - I knew something was wrong but I went to sleep anyway. In the morning she wouldn't -- couldn't get up to go out. I panicked -- got her to the vet-even though he gave her all the right medication -- she got a little better and then worse and died in my daughter's arms on 12-11-98 while I was at work.

When my husband told me he was going to buy a Black Lab for a hunting dog, my first reaction was "I'm not going to take care of it and it will not be allowed in the house!", but from the first time I laid eyes on 6 week old Willie, it was love at first cuddle. Willie was the biggest clown with a heart as big as Texas. He was my protector, my friend, my companion, my baby. It seemed as if all of his life, I dreaded the day he would have to leave us. I thought this was a way to prepare myself for the inevitable, but nothing could have prepared me for the way I feel now.

I am proud that I was strong enough to be there with him, laying beside him, holding him close, when we had to put him down. I held him all the way home from the vet, holding his lifeless body, hugging him, stroking him and searing the memory of how every inch of his body felt beneath my hands, sobbing like I have never cried before.

Willie did turn out to be an outstanding hunting dog and he loved hunting with a passion. One time, when Willie was still a green hunting dog, my husband was hunting with him in a bay. There were several other hunters on the other side of the bay. When one of them shot a duck, Willie shot out of the blind, swam across the bay, retrieved the duck and swam to the other shore, proudly dropping the duck at the blind of the man who had shot the duck, turned around and dove back in the water and swam back to my husband. Needless to say, everyone was amazed. My husband got over his initial embarrassment of having an uncontrollable vivacious pup real quick. How did this dog know who had shot the duck and who to take the duck too?

Most of all though, Willie was "Mama's Baby". I would give anything to be able to wrap my arms around that big old neck again and get one of his big sloppy kisses or hear him snoring at night while he laid on the floor on my side of the bed. Wherever I was, Willie was there. He would follow me from room to room and he always got so excited when I would saddle up one of the horses because he loved to run along beside us when I went for a ride, of course, he would jump in every pond or puddle.

There are no words to describe my sorrow and grief over the loss of my best friend. Every night I pray that God is watching over him.

Willie, you were the best of the best. You were a son to this childless couple, not just an ordinary dog. I love you and miss you every second of every day but I am grateful for the ten best years of my life. Having you as my partner changed my life and made it so much sweeter in many ways. Rest in peace big dog.

Love,

Mommie

Willie was the best friend a human could EVER have, thru thick and thin, good and bad times he was Always here with me. He was my BEST friend, I'll miss him.

Reagan Porter

Willis was most certainly the best friend I'll ever have. He loved me as much as I loved him. All either of us ever wanted was to be with each other. Willis was loving, mellow and very sweet. He was the greatest dog in the history of dog and the handsomest dog in all of dogdom. He was my joy boy, fluffy puppy, silly willy and super gooby. I'd never known true love until Willis. I miss him so much, but I know he's happy, healthy and patiently waiting for me to come get him at the Rainbow Bridge. Willis, I still love you with all my heart & look forward to seeing you again! I love you boy!

John Meissner

Thank you for all the action, all the memories, and all the love. We sure will miss you. See you on the bridge old buddy.

Kenny, Collin, Leanne, Randy

We miss you Willow. You filled our lives with joy, love, and laughter. My heart is breaking. Until we see you again, watch over us. We love you so much. Rest gently sweet Willow.

Michelle, Tony, Josh, and Gloria

We lost Willow at 4:30 today, 7/26/99. She was a wonderful cat and will be missed terribly by the entire family.

Debbie Ruck

Dear Little Willow-wisp, You tried so hard little one, beauty and vulnerability all rolled into one. Part of me went with you as I held you close and you went to sleep in my arms. We loved you then and we love you and miss you now little girl, we will always remember you sweetheart.

Joe & Jeanie Farrugia

Willy was an incredible dog and his spirit was familiar from the first day I met him. His canine sister, Lucy, and his human family, Randi, Paul, Jasper and Chloe miss him deeply. His loss was a tragedy for all of us. We hope that he is resting in peace and that our hearts will heal in time. Willy, please remember how much you were loved on this earth and that you remain in our hearts.

Randi

I would like to add this tribute for my wonderful baby dog Willy. He died just a couple of days ago and I have never experienced a loss so great. He was the sweetest, cuddliest animal I have ever known. We shared a very special bond and I am lost without him. I just want to tell him how much his mommie loves and misses him. I will always remember him. I love him.

Edie Walters

Our beloved Willy - The absence of your presence is everywhere. You are missed so very much by mommy, daddy, sister and brother. We will remember you always, until we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge.

Patricia Tyndall

Dear Willy: You were the best in my life. I miss you!

Jenny

To my little clown dog. . . . I miss you . . . . . I love you

Barb McGuire

My dear Zolty, how I miss you. I purchased you at8 weeks and raised you with much love and high expectations. You grew up to be a beautiful animal. You received loving care from me and my wife. Mother Nature was unkind to you. Soon we found out you had eye trouble. The vet found out you have a canine juvenile cataract in your eyes. Eventually you lost the sight on one eye. What was even worst you had some kind of internal disorder which made you very irritated. You often threw yourself on the ground turning in circles. You could not tolerate my wife and attacked her a few times. I was dreading what was on the horizon for you. The vet was unable to find the reason for your unnatural behavior, and considered you a danger to others and unadoptable. After another attack on my wife, oh, how can I continue, I took you to the vet on Dec 20 91. After a while the vet came out with your leash in hand. I was numb to be able to accept the fact. How much I suffered ever since. You are in my mind ever since, and wish I could undo what I did to you. In one corner of my wooded section I made a dog cemetery and put up a memorial for you there. Every Dec. 20, I decorate your memorial and say a silent prayer, and ask God for forgiveness. Rest in peace dear friend. Your grieving daddy. Tom

Winfree was very special to me, I got her when I was about 6...I found her walking home from school one day and no one wanted her, so after alot of begging I finally got to keep her...she actually saved my life once, she's the best friend I have ever had or ever will have!!
I LOVE U WIN!

Kiera

Wingnut was a special rabbit - very naughty and full of fun. He will be sadly missed by us and his pussycat friends. Now running free at the Rainbow Bridge with Tess & Sherpa.

Bev & Marc Doyle

It's a very sad time..... He would wait on the grass until the car past and then he would run after the car on the driveway. But his hearing was going and he was having some trouble smelling. He had lost one eye when I found him, 7 years ago. He slowly went blind in his other eye. He has been totally blind for about 3 years now.  
Any way he must have thought my husband has past him in the Suburban because he ran out under the back wheel. He did not suffer, it was very quick. He did not have a chance for even a breath. For that I'm grateful. But I am so sad.........We all grieve for Winkie the Wonder Dog.

I wanted to give special tribute to my cat Winky who we had to put to sleep today because of her battle with cancer. She has lived a long and happy life with our family and I will miss her very much. I found her when I was a little girl, 11 years old and she was crying as a kitten but I stuffed her in my shirt and brought her home to live with us. She was such a healthy cat and so beautiful. She even won first place for best short haired kitty. She loved going outside in the backyard and chasing the buggies. She would always sit at the window and call to the birds. She loved bathing in sunshine and she was so talkative and affectionate. She would always know when catnip or tuna were near. And she always gave a special wink, which is why I named her Winky. The cancer first appeared last year and she had an operation and she was much better. She survived and then the cancer re-appeared mid October and the vet said that she would have maybe a month to live. It was stomach cancer and she fought long. She was doing so well and she became so much more affectionate in the last few months. It was like she knew. But we loved her as much as we all could and gave her everything she needed. The last two weeks were hard as the cancer really took over into her lungs and her throat. She was so skinny and slept a lot. But it was too much. She stayed with us through Christmas and we knew that her time was coming to go to the "rainbow bridge" as you say. I saw it in her eyes. She was ready to leave now. I hope one day I will see her again. For now she is back up there with our other kitty Binky and one day I hope we'll be together again and I can feel her soft fur and hear her little motor run. I love you Winky, wherever you are now and I will always miss you.

Caroline

Winslow, we will always remember our handsome springer, with his "eager to please" spirit and those incredibly soulful eyes. Our grief can only be relieved by the knowledge that you are once again springing through the fields, swimming at your favorite spot on the lake, and chasing your frisbee. We love you very much and miss you terribly....Our Sweet Buddy Dog.

Andy and Donna

Winston: A good cat and member of my family for 8 years. Turned out by former owners into the neighborhood to fend for yourself, you were so very ill when I took you in. Seeing the pain in your eyes, I gave you a new home, food, toys, medical care that helped to restore your body, but I couldn't mend your heart. Sociable, always hungry for a word or a rub, you longed for friends, but it was difficult to find them in a house of other, established cats. Spooky liked you though. And from the clumsy games of chase the two of you played, I think you enjoyed him back.  
Your simple act of kindness to Louie in those last, dark days when he was so ill - giving up your bed which was the one possession that was really yours - will stay with me always. Unknown to any of us that you were seriously ill yourself with bone marrow cancer, you suffered silently and bravely, following Louie, 3 weeks later, to The Bridge.  
I will not forget you my gray, shaggy one. I'm sorry for the times I was too busy to say hello or pat your head. I hope you are playing with all the animals at the Rainbow Bridge like you never were able to here on Earth. And though you did not have your moment to shine, you've left your pawprints upon my heart.

-Linda

Winston, you know you were loved and I miss you terribly. You will always be in my heart.

Cindy Taylor

On this day we lost a very special friend. God only allowed us a short 2 yrs and 10 mos to play, love, and spoil each other. But out of those two years we had the best time a family could want. I wish god had not of chosen to take you home so soon. But he knows best. However, we will meet at the rainbow bridge one day soon. Buddy we hope you can breath better and can enjoy playing with tigger and ball with all the missed and loved family members we've lost in the past. Until we meet at the bridge buddy know that we are lost without your noises and slobber slinging. We love you so-o-o-0 much, buddy. So sorry we weren't there with you this morning. Please forgive us. Again I can't say how much we love and miss you already. In heaven we will be together again.

Scott Rinehardt

To our wonderful companion of 13 years. We will miss you. Thank you for protecting us and filling our lives with love and laughter. We love you more than words can express.

Chuck & Diana Wiley

He was his Mommy's little boy in every way. I will miss him terribly. A better dog we could have never found. I'm looking forward to seeing Winston at Rainbow Bridge!

Barbara Sherburne

My little Winston passed away after two days of respiratory distress.  
The vet wanted to take an ultrasound to find out what was causing his problems.  
The stress was just too much and his heart gave out. I will Miss You Alot, my buddy, my friend.  
But now you are in Heaven and Happy and comfortable.

Marie

I love and miss you so very much my special angel baby boy.

Robin

Wish, my beautiful fourteen year old baby girl, passed on to the Bridge due to breast cancer.

Wish, you are my baby and I love you with all of my heart. The decision to send you on your way was the most difficult decision of my life. I can hear your meow, and see you before me everytime I turn around. I will always remember what wonderful gifts you have given me over the years, and will hold you in my heart forever. Heaven is a better place with you in it, but my world is left with a void which can never be filled.

I love you, baby girl.

Mommy (aka, Lori)

A good guy

Uncle Bob

Wisper was my first cat. I love him very much and he will always remain in my heart till we meet again. I love you Wisper!!

Jessica

A POEM FOR THE GRIEVING...
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die...

Author Unknown

Anne & Alex

Miss you always --you were the best hugs and kisses.

Always --me and Dan

After I knew you have passed,
I hurt so much.
We found you a long time.
Dolly was also found you and missed you.
Although you lived in the street,
you could have place to sleep,
a lot of food to eat, etc.
We all love you very, very much.
You knew.
We all missed you!

Bonnie

I would just like to say that Wolf was not just a part of our family but he was a part of me. I raised Wolf, I found him when he was only 2or3 days old and he was just like a child to me, there will always be a hole in my heart now that he is gone, but never forgotten.

To my best friend
WOLF
I love you
mom

Dearest Wolfy, I'll miss you so much. You were very sweet. Although you were the runt of the litter. You were always so adorable and active. Why'd you have to leave me and Karen? I know Karen will mourn for you, too. But sometimes I wish you were still here, running around like a crazy boy. I LOVE YOU WOLF! AND I ALWAYS WILL!!!

Erica & Karen

WolfGang was a very loving and caring companion, he was smart very protective, and so happy to see us come home he greeted us at the back door, and gave us a kiss and was wagging his tail and always smiling. He loved to ride in the back of the truck and it was so cute watching him bite the wind and biting at the cars. He loved children. We miss him so very much!!!! Wolfy mommy and daddy loves you and misses you so very much.

Wolfie,  
You will always be in our hearts. Thanks for the 11 years of love and devotion. Daddy and Mommy both miss you and even tho we will someday see you again, this separation is hard. You were never so sick that we didn't love you. We hated to give you those shots and force you to eat but we'd do it all over again for every joyous thing you gave us. We love you and we will see you someday. We know that it will be soon for you but our heavy hearts will make it seem like forever to us.  
Love,  
Mommy and Daddy

To Wolfie, or baby and best friend. You will always be a part of us. Always in our hearts. We love you forever.

Kim, Jorge and Pablo

I saved Wonder from the mother cat who didn't want him by feeding him for two days every hour with an eye dropper. He was so weak nobody thought that he would make it so we named him Wonder. He managed to pull through though and become a very healthy and playful kitten. Before he was even a year old, Wonder was hit by a car and died on impact from internal injuries. The driver of the vehicle never looked back. It is reassuring to know that he is waiting for me at Rainbow Bridge.

Mandy

My boy is one of the three pets I have had since I was in the 1st grade and I loved him with all my heart, and I still do. It's been all most two months now that our family has been without Chucky, but it still hurts like it was yesterday.  
   Chucky was diagnosed with diabetes this past summer `98. We gave him two insulin shots every day, and he was always such a good boy for them. When we first found out he was sick, we didn't know what to think. We didn't even know animals could get diabetes. When Chucky got sick it brought me even closer to him. He had always been the baby of the family, and now he was as helpless as an infant. I tried to take good care of him, and prayed that he would be okay. Eventually Chucky got too sick to handle it, and he had to be put down. It was very sudden and unexpected.  
   I would pick Chucky up and dance with him, or lift his back legs and he would do the wheel-barrel race with me, or fly him around the house like SuperCat. When I was little and would get scared, my Mom told me that Chucky was a Ninja Cat and would protect his family. He was a very special cat. I have so many memories of our Little Devil, as we called him.  
   We also called him Teddy Bear, Killer, Devil in Disguise, Sleeping Beauty, and my Buddy. He truly is my Little Buddy Boy.

I'll see you again my boy, and until then be good for me.  
I Love You, Woodchuck

Kailey

We will miss Woodstock very much. She was a true blessing. We love you very much and can't believe you are gone. See you at the Rainbow Bridge. Our Love, Dad and Mom

Home At last

We love you Woody.

Kristen and Vicki Sharer

Woody I love you so much.
There's not a day where I felt differently.  
I can't believe this happened so fast.  
U will change my life in the future, and you already have in the past.  
When I think of all the good times we had.  
I just keep remembering that I'll never see you again.  
And that hurts really really bad.  
I'll never love anyone like I love you Woody.  
I just keep on thinking it will be ok.  
And tell myself you're in a better place.  
But in my mind there's doubt and fright, that you will not be alright.  
I cannot forgive myself for not being there when you left.  
It is a hard fact that I will never be able to accept.  
But all I can say is that I'll never forget you,  
And I hope that you will never forget me.  
It is bad enough that you left in a hurry.  
Please keep me in you're memory.  
I love you so much.

This is the end.  
Till we meet again.  
Good - bye Woody my cat and my best friend.

The best ten years that I ever had is because you were in them, And I'm glad.

Love Shanda Mason and familly.

To Woody, the best Basset in the whole world.

Cristi

Thank you Woody for being a part of our pack/family. You came into our lives and gave us joy that words cannot describe. Up to the very end you were yourself and we will miss you deeply. You truly were Heaven-sent.

Love Daddy, Mommy & Ranger

My special little cat, I will always love and miss you.

Farely

Because of you, many unwanted dogs have come into my life.

Bonnie Girard

In Memory of our Beloved Boxer WRINKLES, who gave us unconditional love & trust for 9 1/2 years. Thank you BOOBITO for guarding our home & our lives with your own & always making me feel safe when I was alone. Thank you for the special ways you chose to tell us Good Bye. It is so hard to accept the fact that you have gone. We will always treasure the memory of you in our lives. So, until GOD reunites us at RAINBOW BRIDGE, watch over us for the Heavens above. LOVE & KISSES, MOM, ANSON & D'WAYNE

You are still sadly missed, my friend. When we let you go, too big a piece of my heart went with you. You were so much a part of me and I was so very proud of your accomplishments and abilities....and the way you'd mimic so many things I did. Life won't ever be the same anymore. I remember you following me over the training run, as fearful as I was to be climbing ladders and crossing boards too narrow. But you kept your eyes on mine...and we were brave together.
What more can I add but this:

Carla Amstutz and Joann Monfort

Wylie was a 12 year old husky mix who was with us for two years. He had had several neck surgeries and had just recovered from these when he was stricken with a highly metastasizing cancer that it was not possible to fight. Wylie left us peacefully on September 18, 1998 and we still miss him every minute of every day. He was a gentle, loving soul who gave us much more than we could ever give him.

Sam