Year
2012 Tributes For pet names beginning with "A".
Aba, May 1999 - February 20, 2012 
Dear Aba,
We all wanted to include our favorite memories of you here.
Kristy: One of my favorite memories of her was on her last night. I stayed up most of the night with her telling her good stories about her life and singing her songs, and even though she was sick she rested her sweet head on my hand.
We got a rescue dog 1.5 years ago, and Aba rose to the challenge of being Alpha dog. Murphy gave her a much better quality of life her last two years, and in turn Aba helped him adjust to the family.
Maggie: One of my favorite memories of Aba is the first day we got her at the humane society. My mom and I went to "look," since Herb wasn't home to make any final decisions. But when we saw Aba, my mom picked her up (she looked scared but curious) and said, "We can't leave her here!" and we took her home. Herb had assumed she'd be an outdoor dog, but by the time he got back home she had already become our indoor companion. Late in Aba's life, Herb came around completely, even picking her up to put her in his bed when she couldn't make the jump.
At first, I wanted to name her Iris after my favorite song by the Goo Goo Dolls. But it didn't fit, so we named her Abaco after our favorite Bahamian island. She then became our Aba, which suited her rumpled, friendly look.
Herb: My favorite memory of Aba was how she would nudge my hand to make me pet her.
Maggie's supplement to Herb: Another ongoing favorite memory I have of Aba is Herb singing her the "Baby Back Ribs" song. Each time she heard it, she became paralyzed with excitement and reverence.
Aba, we also love how when you were a younger dog you would collect the unripe apples that fell on our wooden porch from the apple tree. You used to bring them inside and treat them like toys even though they were impossible to eat. You earned the nickname "Apples." You were Maggie's first dog, and really Herb's first dog, too. (You were Kristy's first dog who didn't want to bite her.) We will never love another dog in the same way we love you and will continue to love you for the rest of our lives.
Love,
Kristy, Herb, Maggie, and Murphy
Abigail Rose, June 10, 1999 - January 7, 2012
My Dearest Abigail,
You were sent to me when your sister Tiffany crossed over to Rainbow Bridge 12 and a half years ago. I always looked at you as my Angel sent from above. You had such an angelic face that could melt just about anything.
When you were a puppy you enjoyed eating my sheets at night and sometimes clothes that were left on the bed. You were always a happy little girl and never put up a fuss about anything.
When you were a year and a half old you had bad knees that mom got them fixed for you and over the years you had several different illness but, between grandma and me we always got you the best care we could. Even though you had to go through so much in your short life, you never once fought any of the treatments you had to have to make you better. You fought a good fight right to the bitter end.
I am lost without you and you will never be out of my heart or thoughts. Grandma and I miss you so much sweet princess angel. I hope your little delicate body has been restored and you are now running and playing as much as you did when you were very little. One of these days, we will be reunited forever.
Sleep well my Angel, mommy loves and misses you sooooo very much. Thank you for coming into my life and giving me 12 and a half years of joy. I can only wish we could have had many more years together.
Love,
Mom, Grandma Ellie, Ashley and Lucy
Achilles, August 4,2004 - March 25,2010 
On March 25th 2010 I lost my best friend and soul mate Achilles.He was the most amazing dog I have ever owned and miss him more with every passing day.Unless you have owned a dog and know the unconditional love they give you you don't know what love is at all.They love you no matter what and miss you wether you are gone for 5 minutes,5 hours or 5 days.The hole in my heart,life,and soul has yet to heal.I see his sweet face in my dreams and can almost feel him by my side.He was taken from me way to soon at to young an age but I have peace of mind and heart that he is no longer in pain and that he is running and playing at the Rain Bow Bridge and that he is looking down on me everyday and smiling at me with the same love in his heart for me that I have for him and always will.Go to the angels my love go to Rain Bow Bridge.
Mom
All the animals of the world From the beginning of time til the end of time
Tribute to all the animals of the world. All
the animals that have suffered and were not cared for while
living. For every animal from the beginning of time til the
end of time. All animals deserve a tribute. I love them all.
Alpha Ralph, 1/24/12
Miss you.
Love you.
Still have a hard time remembering that you're gone. Every now and then, I expect to hear a thump and see you come padding in to investigate things with me.
Wish you were still here, though the mice in the walls don't.
You were truly special, and I'll never forget you.
I may get another cat in the future, but it will never replae you in my heart.
Wish we could have had even longer time to spend together, but you were suffering, and it seemed when you looked at me, you were asking me to release you from it.
Enjoy your next lives. Whoever gets to care for
you and hold you on their lap sure will be lucky.
Angel, 3/23/2000 - 5/15/2012 
My beloved Angel has crossed the rainbow bridge today. You are no longer in pain Free to chase birds catch mice. I will always love you my girl Wish you dint have to leave us so soon
love you so much
Mommy
Angie, 1996 - Jan 24 2012 
Angie, I took you from the shelter when you
were 5 years old..I never expected the bond we had but you and
I were best friends, near my side every day.
When I let you go , the light went out of my heart, it's only
been a week , I look for you every day . in every room , and
most of all at my feet.. I keep you in my heart forever.. you
were an angel .. and I'll see you again.. love you, your momma
Annie Mae, 5/23/96 - 12/12/11 
Im memory of the love of my life Annie Mae. I love and miss you more and more every day you are not with me. My heart bleeds to know your always on my mind and all the wonderful memories we have shared in the 15 years we were together. I love you baby doll and nothing will ever change that. You are and always will be in my heart.
Love, Hugs & Kisses
Mommy
Annie Raynor, April 21,2012
Annie you came and went as you pleased but we were always glad to see you. You were a part of our family and we grew to love you. We hope you know we tried our best to take care of you in your final days. We couldn't bare to watch you suffer in pain and not be able to help you live. We will always hold your memory in our hearts. There was something very special about you Annie.You are now in heavan with our little boy Spooky. You will love him and become special friends.
We love you little girl! God Speed and we hope you knew we loved you!
Always,
Scott & Sandy Raynor
Anubis (AKC - Thrice Charmed Anubis),
03-22-2006 - 04-15-2012 
Anubis, from the second we brought you home, you brought never-ending joy into our lives. From when you were a puppy under that old wooden rocking chair barking and growling at your new toy and charging at it to all of those nights you squished me on the couch or lay there staring at me with unwavering love and devotion. You loved your puppy daycare, took great care of your brother and were the only dog that I have ever seen that would let a cat sleep on you, even one that you didn't know. You would cuddle with, clean, lick and play with any cat or dog that you saw, and even would lie on the ground to appear less intimidating to smaller breeds... We laughingly called you Tank because you were so huge and tough. 97 pounds of solid muscle with a barrel-chest that made everyone wonder if you were truly a dobie. When asked how you got so big, I would say that you knew that you had to keep us safe, and that your personality was so huge that your body tried to match. We smiled so big at how your ears were always flipped up over your head in your own style.
I will miss the nightly ritual of watching you bathe your brother Seph and when in playing fetch you would take turns...unlike any dog that I have ever seen. I will miss seeing you lick the cat and allowing her to walk repeatedly through your legs head bumping you. I watched her lick your ears two nights ago, and watched you lick her on the head. You would groan happily when Namon would rub your ear in that way that only he could. Most of all, I will miss the play bows, the foot game, watching you wrestling Namon and staring in wide-eyed wonder at his disappearing toy magic trick. I will miss seeing you run and jump, playing fetch and loving every car ride and walk that you eagerly went on. I will even miss the way you irritated us whining in the oh-so-high-pitched way when you wanted something or were excited. I'll even miss your drooling like "Venom" after you got a drink. You were my faithful dog and a loving protector. I will miss seeing you, cuddling with you, walking you, and playing with you.
You survived our home being broken into and you being attacked by the burglars. Although you protected your brother and ran them out faster than would have happened otherwise. You kept us safe, and guarded me with your life. I remember taking you outside at night, and I was so nervous, but you would wait for your brother to use the bathroom and return to my side before you would go. I'll miss the hopping, nipping, barking, wagging and running through my legs greetings that you gave me every single time I walked through the door. You always made me off balance when you did so, because you always went through my legs, and your were so much bigger than me. I will miss you being so loud and vocal when playing, and miss you grabbing my pants to tug at me and play.
My Son. My Big Dog. My Wuv Muffin. I will love
you always and I am thankful for each and every moment that
you gave to us, I only wish that we would have had more time
together. You made my life worth living and you were so loyal,
loving and protective. Even now, I can see you sitting on the
floor with your head held high and your front legs crossed in
that regal way that only you could pull off. I see you cuddled
up in your comforter blanket sleeping at the foot of my bed
snoring so loudly. There will never be another dog like you.
My friend, my faithful companion. My son. When you died so
unexpectedly, my heart died along with you. I will never
forget you, and I will always have this huge, painful hole
where you are. Heaven has gained a loyal, loving, gigantic lap
dog, and fearless guardian this day. Goodbye my puppy. You
meant the world to me. I love you. I anxiously await the day
the we meet again on the rainbow bridge. Anubis, I love you, I
miss you. You made my life complete. <3 <3 <3
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