Year
2012 Tributes For pet names beginning with "R".
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Raffa, 04/18/2012 
Mommy and Daddys special boy. We love you so much
and there will not be a day that goes by that we don't think of
you. Your sister misses you so much too. I wish I could hold you
one last time, see your beautiful eyes, smell your breathe, pet
you, sing you a song, give you a treat or your fancy feast. I
would have done anything to help you and to have you here. You
brought so much happiness and peace and comfort to my life. My
first nittie, my first precious handsome baby boy. How I loved
to come home and for you to run up to the car, lay down to be
pet, and then run to the door and hang on the screen for me to
open it and you rush in and to take a nap on your bed or your
kitty condo. Your sister waits for you to come home, and so does
mommy and daddy. Daddy loved you so much, you were his baby, his
pride and joy. Mitty loves her big brother, you taught her so
much, good and bad:) you live on threw all of us. Your gorgeous
alligator eyes, your little white hairy tongue. We loved to
cuddle with you, hold you, lay in bed with you and on the couch.
I miss your face, I miss your meow, and I hate knowing your not
coming home. I love you so much and thank yo for everything you
gave me. I hope I was a great mommy to you. Your mommy, daddy,
sister, and everyone who ever knew you loved you so much and we
will love you and remember you forever. A million kisses to you.
Love you so much raffikila! <3
Raider, April 17, 1998 - September 28, 2011
My Handsome Raider,
You were always so special. You loved everyone, played with all
the puppies, tended to the other dogs, played with everyone. We
called you Dr. Raider because you were so sweet if one of the
others had a boo-boo. Your body was like your famous Daddy's.
Always in shape and with your black and silver coat glistening.
You are missed by everyone here. Your human Daddy has gone to
see you at the Rainbow Bridge now. He loved you dearly. You must
be together with your doggy Mom and Daddy.
Meanwhile my little man, we will go on but missing you with all
my heart. Always saving a place for you at dinner time and on
your pillow above my head.
I am so glad you were never really sick except that last day.
You were healthy and bounced everywhere until you went to heaven
in my arms.
I love you Raider.
Mom Cherryl
Ramos Von Corckhausen,
08/25/00 - 06/27/12
Our hearts are broken today & it's just so hard to believe
that our greatly loved Ramos is gone. But the many happy & fun
memories of one of the smartest, most-loved, loyal Belgian
Malinois, will be forever & ever engraved in our hearts. If
given the chance, I would have asked God for more one more year,
instead of one more day with you. You've made us realize how so
very precious life is & to not take anything for granted
because there will come a day when we will have to say goodbye.
(Like we so sadly had to do yesterday.) You were a "good boy"
wufzi, an awesome protector & the bestest friend anyone could
wish for.
We LOVE & MISS you so very much Ramos & take care of your
daughter Ruby & let her know we have loved & missed her
everyday too!
"Our Ramos was a special dog, we know he gave his best, but as we
looked deep into his brown eyes, we knew it was time for him to
rest. We know he's watching over us, he'll be with us when we cry.
So with one more kiss on his beloved head we told our Ramos
goodbye."
We will always love you Ramos!
Rascal, December 15,1996 - March 7, 2012
To my beloved companion, my greatest confidant,
my best friend, I know that you are in Heaven now watching over
us. Thank you for the wonderful memories, for being a special
part of my life. You'll always be in my thoughts, in my heart,
until we meet again.
Rascal, 5/23/11
My Rascal passed on after 15 years of love. He
was a wonderful, faithful friend and companion. I will miss him
so much. He was not a play cat; he loved to snuggle and I was
lucky enough to hold him through his last night while he talked
to me. Rascal I will miss you and love you always.
Marilyn
Ravage, Sometime late March 2008 - 26th March
2012
We named you ※Ravage§, but you were nothing of
the sort; we often referred to as ※Nurse Ravage§ as you were
soothing when your feline cohorts (especially the late Trebor)
and us humans were feeling under the weather.
We felt it only fair that we nurse and tend to
you when you became ill, though you were still quite young.
Miss you lots, sweet friend :＊(
Lots and lots and lots of love,
Your feline cohorts and your three human
"occasional patients" (John, Janet and Anthony)
Reckless Kelly Rose, 04/09/00 - 03/07/12
Old West＊s Reckless Kelly Rose, our nearly 12
year old black tri Aussie, has left our lives and taken the trek
to the Rainbow Bridge. She leaves us behind, heartbroken and
sad, while she takes this last journey on her own.
She was the dog whose boundless joy and
enthusiasm for life led us to try so many different things with
her, from agility to herding to dock diving to Frisbee-dog. Her
joy in life was infectious; Kelly＊s world was always a fun and
exciting one. It may not have made her an ideal agility partner,
but we had to smile as she barked her way around a course. But
underneath her excitement there was always a sweetness that
endeared her to us like no other animal.
She traveled with us all around the country, and
she has been by our sides throughout all our vacations, even our
two-month odyssey following the fall foliage down the east
coast. She was a very visual dog, and usually would be perched
on the center section of the truck watching as we drove down the
road. I called her my co-pilot, and when she took that position
I would invariably call out ※Pilot to Co-Pilot!§ and give her
head a scratch.
She was our first agility dog, and led us down
the road to the lives we have today. When we brought her home
from Riverside, CA, we entered a world of dog activities that
has led to us both becoming AKC Agility Judges and moving to an
acre so we have room to train and play. Unfortunately, she
didn＊t live to see life in that new house.
Her disease, which we believe was Pancreatic
Cancer, came on swiftly and in a deadly fashion. Just a few
weeks ago we had no idea she was sick, but when we let her go
yesterday there was no doubt that she could not continue and
could not recover. It has been a terrible shock to us, so
completely unexpected. She was a tough dog, and would never have
let us know how sick she was if she could have hidden it.
We are holding tight to our remaining dogs for
comfort, but we doubt we will ever find another Kelly in our
lives. It＊s a tough reminder how fleeting life can be, and that
we all need to take time to love our animals. So give your furry
friends a hug and a kiss, and offer that love up in memory of a
great dog: Reckless Kelly Rose.
Jan and Dale
Red XIII, 07/12/12 - 09/06/12
On August 20, 2012, you were given to us spontaneously, but when
we were first given to us, you lightened our lives. We saw a
happy, healthy future with us--Papa, Mama and brother Akuma (our
older cat). We are sad and disappointed that you could no
longer be with us in this earthly life, but we know you are over
the Rainbow Bridge, pain free, happy, healthy, but missing us as
much as we miss you. We are happy that we were able to give
you tender loving care before you became a permanent angel.
You touched our hearts with your warm welcomes, cute smiles, and
eagerness to cuddle us. The memories we have are treasured
and never forgotten. We love you very much, Red XIII.
Until we meet again, we will miss you!
Reggie, November 11, 1996 - May 1, 2012
Reggie, my sweet darling, God called you home
this week after 15 beautiful years. Your mom and dad miss you so
much, but we are so grateful for the years of happiness and
unconditional love you gave us. Now you're in a better place
with all the puppy pools, frisbees, and chewy bones a doggie
could ever want. We'll all meet again someday across the Rainbow
Bridge. We will forever think of you and blessing you gave to
our lives.
Mom and Dad
Reggie Wiley, Jan. 27,
2001 - Jun. 29, 2012
Reggie, You were the best dog a family could ever have asked
for. You did a great job letting us know when anyone came
close to coming to the door. You also took good care of Dad
when Jenny-lin passed away. You never left his side.
You didn't deserve to go in the way that you did. I will
always remember you! All of our friends will miss you
barking at them when they came over. They will miss you
begging for cookies and whatever else they would give you.
You were my best best buddy. Mom and Dad will see you over
the Rainbow Bridge and say hello to all my babies for me.
Love you, Mom and Dad.
Ron and Linda Wiley
Rex (topher) Labell,
12/04/2001 - 06/29/2012
The Most Amazing Big Puppy In The World. No one could EVER hate
him. He was the sweetest most amazing dog. He had the best
father,Keith Labell ,in the world and the best mother,Tracy Nicole
Labell in the world (yeah, we know, that sounds weird) He loved
his squeakers, and he got to rip apart 50 dollars of toys i bought
him a couple days ago :) and....probably ripped apart thousands of
dollars worth of Mine& Shellie Anne Labell's Victoria Secrets
underwear.and his daddy's boxers. He was the best cuddle buddy in
the world and thought he was a lap dog. He's one in a million. I'm
going to miss you so much topher♥ even when you laid on me in bed
and knocking me off of my bed almost every night. You were the
greatest dog in the world, and you got to live the best life with
the most amazing family in the world. We will never forget you!
Ricky 6/23/2012
Ricky my son,
I remember the cold winter night you came into my life. Your dad
and I were looking for a puppy to join our family. We met you and
your brother Ceasar; you were just 6 weeks old. Ceasar was so
playful, you were more so settle. I knew you were the one
immediately as I looked into your eyes. During the drive home I
was so excited, you slept w us that night. Next day as I looked
into your big brown eyes I noticed there was something wrong. We
went to see your breeder who was also a vet. He said he can＊t let
us have you as you may loose your sight due to ulcer. That you
would need so much care. It hurt me so much saying goodbye to you,
we took your brother Ceasar with us. I remember the day like
yesterday. I sat on the floor of the restroom w Ceasar cried,
missing you so much. He played nonstop, he wasn＊t you. Next thing
I know your daddy opened the restroom door and dropped you on my
lap. I was so shocked and happy I can＊t even describe the feeling.
Your daddy went back and brought you home to me, for that I am
forever grateful to him.
We decided to keep both of you. I took you to the specialist they
said you had ulcer, you would probably lose your vision, it may
spread other areas. You were such a tough baby; you and I worked
together, lots of medicines, eye treatments, you never gave me a
hard time, you knew I was trying to help you. To the drs surprise
your ulcer cleared, our love beat the illness. That was a true
miracle, which built a very strong bond and trust between each
other.
You grew up so fast. I loved hearing you snore, watch you while
you are sleeping, dreaming.
You quickly earned the pack leader role; you were the man of the
house :). You loved fighting w your dad; he knew how to drive you
crazy. You always looked at me for permission. Followed me
everywhere I go. You were really mommy's boy. I loved coming home
from work and greeted by your smile and wagging tail. It always
made you angry when I left for work in the morning. As I walked in
the door you grabbed your toy, ran to me and kissed me on my chin.
There were days when I was tried, depressed, sad; like when I lost
my dad, you always felt my sadness , sat on my lap and let me hug
you as long as I wanted. We didn＊t have to ask for help we just
looked each other's eyes. Your grandma and grandpa loved you too.
Whenever you got hurt you came to me; like the day you ripped your
toe nail, looked into my eyes, showed me your leg, never cried.
You knew I would take care of you. Couple years later you had a
tumor build up on your eye lid, we were scared, you were getting
old, didn＊t know if you could handle the surgery. Once again you
proved us that you were a tough boy; I tried to help you heal
quickly, you really hated the collar they put on you after the
surgery; but again you looked so cute no matter what.
Then the nightmare happened unexpectedly on June 23rd 2012. Daddy
and I were having late dinner; I gave you and your brother one of
your favorite doggy bones. Next thing I know you came from the
corner where you always eat your bone, looked at me with your big
brown eyes and collapsed to the side. You were telling something
was wrong, I jumped right away, you were having difficulty
breathing. Bone was stock in your air way. I shook you, let you
cough it out, you couldn＊t, you were changing color, I was getting
nervous. Your daddy and I called the vet, it was so late, and they
tried to help us on the phone. I was able to get the bone out but
you were not breathing. While I asked you to fight, your daddy did
CPR, breath thru your nose, as he was trying I held your lifeless
body. You were gone so fast, we were panicking and crying, your
brother watched us fight to keep you alive, I still feel so sad
for the trauma he witnessed. Even though we knew you were gone we
took you to the emergency vet clinic which was 15 min away, it
seemed like forever. They couldn＊t do anything. We cried and
cried. I still feel guilty as I failed to protect you and help you
when you needed me. The picture of your lifeless body, your eyes
asking for help are always on my mind.
You were my son that I never was able to have; you were a part of
my soul, happiness.... It is so hard to move on; every morning
every night I look for your smiling face. Your brother is sad; he
doesn＊t know where you went. We are trying to be strong for him.
Ricky my son, you will always be a part of my soul; I am sorry how
things came to an end the way they did. I know you know that I
loved you, and I always felt your love. Forgive me I couldn＊t save
you, I would give anything to see come thru the door w the big
smile on your face. I know you are watching me. I will always be
with you, and be there when you call me. Don＊t be afraid your
grandpa will be right beside you in heaven.
Thank you for the beautiful 12 years and the love you shared w me.
Your mom forever,
Riley, June 25, 1998 -
July 20, 2012
My dear sweet Riley,
It has been 2 days since we said good-bye and my heart is aching
horribly, I don't know if it will ever stop. I hope I did
the right thing for you, letting you finally rest. The vet
said you were so very tired and it was your time. I didn't
want to selfishly keep you so that I wouldn't hurt. I feel
as though I took your pain upon myself so you could be free.
You gave me 14 wonderful years that went by way too fast. I
remember when we left home after college and dad telling you to
keep me safe in our new apartment. And you did my sweet
girl, like it was your job. You were there for so many ups
and downs in my life and always made things better. You were
always there with a goofy grin and a comforting paw on my lap
telling me it would be ok. Unless it was a
thunderstorm. That's when you looked to me for protection
and you turned into an 85lb lap dog. I'll never forget the
day at the vet when you refused to sit on the floor like all other
dogs do. Instead you jumped up on the bench with me to wait
for the doctor, so you could be by my side where you always
yearned to be. His words when he saw you, "boy, she loves
you a lot you can tell". And I know how true that was.
I only hope you know how much I loved you as well. I know we
brought lots of dogs in and out of our home because we wanted to
help family and other dogs needed a good home too. You never
flinched or got upset with them. You just welcomed them into
your home with your easy going demeanor. In fact, you showed
them your tricks and they followed suit. You taught a
Rottweiler and a Lhasa Apso how to swim and chase ducks. But
none of them would ever balance a treat on their nose like you
did. I love you so much and miss you terribly. I know
you are up in heaven waiting for us to be reunited. In the
meantime, Chloe, JJ, Andre, Romeo, Hov, Mack and Boomer will all
take good care of you until I am back with you. I have some
more dogs to help here on earth before we are together
again. I know you understand my sweet girl. I love you
with all my heart and I know you feel the same. I'm
attaching my favorite picture of you with your smiling face and
sparkling eyes. You are forever in my heart Riley, I love
you.
Rocket, 12-12-1998 - 10-17-2012
Rocket, you will be missed forever, you will always be in my
heart. I remember the first day I brought home. The
times we spent going back and fourth to Dr. Jerry thinking you had
Parvovirus, and it just those rawhide chews that we're
causing the problem. The wet suit I bought to teach how to
swim. The dog park that you loved so much. You are now
in heaven with Snowy, may you both run and swim forever. My
only hope is that someday I will see you up there. I love
you so much Rocket, I miss miss you. Love Me
Rocket,
May 19, 2012
Oh my Dearest Rocket. We loved you so much. You
were a huge part of our lives. I miss you so much that I wish
you could still be with us. I am greatful for the love and
comfort you gave us for 18 years. Your paw prints are engraved
in our hearts and will never leave our hearts!! You were my
furry little boy and you looked so much like Daddy in your own
way. Tan blonde hair and with your beautiful green eyes. You had
my personality in many ways. We like to eat, sleep and play
together too. You loved music and we use to dance together. You
were a good traveler too. Everyone who knew you loved you so
much. You were a ladies man (kitty style) you knew who loved
you, when family and friends would come to visit. I miss your
greeting at the door. I miss our mornings and all day long of
special things we did for you. I miss you meowing out to me
telling me it's time to eat and giving you fresh water several
times a day to drink. Thank you for visiting me in my dreams, I
treasure that with all my heart can take. You were strong and
healthy in my dream. I know your doing very well, and that's
what we wanted for you. You knew when it was time to give you
your medicine and all of the special regimine. We were able to
give you (2) extra years of hope, love, and joy in our family
and I'm so grateful we did. Unfortunately, we get very old and
sick and its time to leave Mommy and Daddy. Our promise to you
is that we will be together again someday and never be parted
again. With all of our love to you my dearest Rocket. Mommy
& Daddy
ROCKY, 10/4/2001 - 5/9/12
THE BEST FRIEND I EVER HAD. WHEN I HAD A BAD DAY AT WORK, WHICH
WERE MANY, I WOULD GET HOME AND YOU WOULD HAVE ME SMILING IN
SECONDS. YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE.I REMEMBER WHEN IT WAS TIME TO GO
NITE NITE, YOU WOULD SNUGGLE UNDER THE BLANKETS, I MISS THAT VERY
MUCH. EVRERONE CRIED WHEN I TOLD THEM YOU HAD PASSED, YOU
WERE SO POPULAR AND SO VERY HANDSOME. EVERYONE MISSES YOU VERY
MUCH, MOMMY, CHELVY, ALL THE NEIGHBORS. BUT NO ONE MISSES YOU MORE
THAN ME.I THINK OF YOU EVERY DAY. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART.
THANKS FOR BEING THE BEST FRIEND I EVER HAD.WAIT THERE AT RAINBOW
BRIDGE, AND I'LL MEET YOU THERE. AND THEN WE'LL CROSS IT TOGETHER.
LOVE FOREVER
DADDY
ROCKY, July 7,
2000 - April 30, 2012
My loving dog & son
Rocky(poochy). Its been so recent that you've departed
from our lives that still the emptiness and loneliness
remains.So much and maybe too much fun we had together
before you got very sick makes it even harder to accept
your absence, I could never replace you for anything, you
were that loving,charming and intelligent dog that many
would of loved to have. I was always proud of you because
everyone loved you. The kids on the block miss
petting,hugging and kissing you.You know you were very
loved and special to all.I thank god he gave me the
strength to cure you on a daily basis, because I loved you
so much. I preferred to take care of you for almost
another year, until I realized you were suffering and
tired. It was so difficult for you to get up and move
around so I went ahead and took the Vets. advice and put
you to rest on that terrible and heartbreaking day April
30/12. I felt the lord spoke to me and said its time for
him to rest he's going to be o'k, you did more than I ever
expected. I PRAY TO GOD everyday that you're at a better
place and that's with him. I will see you some day as
healthy,loving and charming as you always were. What has
helped me a bit are your remains I have kept, that are
placed in the family room where you at many times laid and
waited to be petted and spoiled, because you were my
baby,son,Rocky and family. Hope to cross the rainbow
bridge with you someday and have the time of our lives
again. I will always remember you and miss you,but most of
all LOVE YOU.
God Blees you Poochy. (RIP)
ROCKY MITCHELL CLARKE, 05/01/96 - 11/22/11
In memory of my beautiful brave boy Rocky, we
shared such happy years together and you were also my little
companion through some hard times. You were so unwell for so
long but always had a kiss for your mummy. The worst day of my
life is the day I had to say goodbye but I know you are waiting
for me and you are always in my heart.
Goodnight my darling, love mummy XXX
Romie Mali, 06/09/2012
Ronchie baba we all are missing you a lot, may your soul rest in
peace how r the shrew berry biscuits if you want more let us
know?
Roscoe, May/2005 - June
26, 2012
Roscoe,
I bought you as a gift for my wife shortly after we first started
dating. We treated you like a little boy instead of a little
dog. We shared our food with you, took you on "bye bye"
trips, and you even slept under the covers right next to my feet
each night. You were my alarm clock in the morning and you
would give me a long sigh when you believed it was time we should
go to bed. You loved playing frisbee, rolling your blue
ball, and having us chase after you. You enjoyed sitting
next to us on the couch (but would get annoyed if we petted you
too much). You were always more interested in doing things
with us than being petted like an animal.
Your mom and I love you more than anything else on this
world. You were our little boy. We've been telling you
for months that you would soon have a little baby brother (human)
really soon. Just a couple more months now until the baby is
due. We are so very sad you will never get to meet your baby
brother in this life, but I know you will be watching over him.
Finally, you never had a good sense of time. For that, I'm
now very glad. When I finally pass on out of this life and
open my eyes in the afterlife I will see you right next to
me. Even though it will feel to my like eternity before I
see you again, for you it will seem like mere moments. I
will be so excited to pet you and give you hugs when I first see
you again, but you will give me a lick on the face and then
quickly run away from me demanding that I chase after you. I
love you little buddy and will one day see you again and we will
play together for all of eternity.
ROSALYN FRANCESCA
GONZALEZ, ADOPTED MARCH 1, 1996-JULY 5, 2012
My baby girl, my sweet, sweet Rosie, Life will never be the same
without you in it. You have always, always been there for me
and I hope you feel I was always there for you. From the
moment I happened upon you at the cat adoption, not even looking
for a kitty to bring home, there you were. I won't ever
forget how you were rubbing across the bars of the kennel, back
and forth, back and forth, trying to get my attention, then how
you cowered when the other kitty in the kennel hissed at
you. Your pre-adoption name was Little Girl and that was the
perfect name, because you were so small, even at 2 years old. I
kept watching you, as they were closing up for the day and put you
and your kennel mate into the carriers, and how once again, with
your precious face peering outside the door of the carrier, you
cowered as the other kitty hissed. I knew right then and
there I had to have you. I learned about your story, how you
were a stray who had recently had kittens, you were so starved
that you lost the use of your back legs. You had ear mites
and were in such bad shape. But they rehabilitated you
because someone must have known you would find the perfect family
who needed you the most. Suddenly I was picking you up after
you had surgery, sporting hot pink stitches on your surgical
site. You came into our home, rubbing against everything, as
if to say, "That's mine, and that's mine, too." You didn't
hide in fear - you walked around like you had lived there for
years. We called you nosy Rosie because you were checking
out every little thing - and the name stuck - you were now our
Rosie, our little Rosebud - or as we formally named you, Rosalyn
Francesca.
We had so many adventures with you throughout the 16 years, 4
months and 4 days we were blessed to have you in our family.
You were the best kitty 每 never jumped up on counters (except that
one time when I was soaking your hard food to soften it, and
forgot to put it down for you to eat 每 oh yes, I noticed later
after realizing I forgot to put it down for you that most of the
food was eaten. I couldn＊t blame you, right?). You didn＊t
scratch up the furniture either. You just lived to love us
it seemed, with so much affection, purring, meowing and head butts
anyone could ever ask for. I always insisted you realized
you were rescued and you showed your appreciation for that every
single day we had you.
You made us laugh more than anyone or anything. You had your
※crazy tail§ moments. That face you would make before you would
flip out was the funniest face I＊ve ever seen on a cat in my whole
life! You went through a phase of checking our showers before we
would go in 每 pawing at us as we entered as if you were warning us
to be careful, and then the whole hair dryer thing. Rosie,
what was that? That was the most hilarious thing 每 being so
mesmerized by the sound of a hair dryer, that when we touched you,
you literally jumped straight into the air. Oh, how you made
us laugh, you funny girl!
And then there＊s Purple Baby. I don＊t remember how you ended
up with it, but one day it became your baby 每 you would carry it
in your mouth and howl, but only when no one was around.
When we would come find you to see what was wrong, you would
immediately drop Purple Baby to the floor, with a look on your
face like, ※What? I wasn＊t doing anything. I＊m fine,
really.§ Or the times we would wake up or come home and find
Purple Baby just lying in the center of the living room
floor. Purple Baby stayed with us right until the end, even
if you weren＊t carrying her around anymore, we still kept her and
will place her on top of your urn.
I miss how you would interrupt conversations so you could be a
part of it. I loved how you would appear to be asleep and if
we were talking about you, you would perk right up as if to say,
※I know you＊re talking about me.§ I miss just watching you
sleep next to me on the couch, where I would subconsciously reach
over to pet you, knowing you were there and loving you for
everything you were to our family and to our lives.
And no matter where we brought you, people always said you were
beautiful and such a good girl. You were a ※groomer＊s dream§
as one person put it; you never fussed, hissed, bit or scratched
when we had to take you to the groomer or the vet. It＊s
bitterly ironic that you ended up dying at the vet＊s office, while
you were still being cooperative and gentle, right to the very
end.
I＊ve never known any animal to be shy about their ※bathroom needs§
but you just hated having to use the litter box in front of
anyone. If you couldn＊t hold it while one of us was in the
bathroom, you would make an exception then going tearing out of
the box when finished, spilling litter all over the place because
you just couldn＊t handle anyone seeing you. Then how funny
you were when the bathroom was empty that you would go back in and
cover up your litter. Such a quirky little part of your
beautiful personality!
We will always wonder about your brief adventures outside. I
know you didn＊t care for being an indoor kitty, but that was one
rule I was not going to break to make you happy. You still
found time to escape at least once each time we moved: first on
Halloween night in Colorado; then to our first home in
Connecticut, then in North Carolina, then again in
Connecticut. We moved so often and you were with us each
time, sometimes even hidden so the landlords or hotels wouldn＊t
know. I didn＊t care about those lies 每 you were my baby and
I wasn＊t going to get rid of you for any reason.
We finally settled into this house where I currently live, feeling
all alone because you＊re no longer here with me. This was
your final home. And we loved it here, didn＊t we? I
couldn＊t get home quick enough each day to escape the difficulties
of work and life, just to come home and find my sanctuary.
It turns out it wasn＊t my home that was the sanctuary, it was YOU,
because since you＊ve been gone, I do not like going home and do
not like sitting here without you. I am desperately missing
everything about you. Everything! I just want you back
so I can talk to you, and you can talk to me 每 and we can cuddle
and love and just hang out with each other.
I still don＊t understand how it all ended so soon. Just as
in the very beginning, you were quite the actress hiding your
illnesses and not letting me know how really sick you were.
I never thought when I brought you to the vet to find out why you
weren＊t eating that you would die there. I wasn＊t meant to
leave that vet＊s office with empty arms, Rosie!!!! I
wasn＊t!!!! My heart continues to break thinking about how it
ended for you. I just hope you felt me with you at the end,
petting you, kissing you, loving you and crying for you as you
slowly faded away. I will be haunted forever wishing you had
not stressed out by being there 每 I truly feel that is what caused
the stroke. I spent so much time making sure your life
was as stress-free as possible; never getting another pet, never
putting you in a kennel when we had to leave, doing as much
grooming as I could at home so I didn＊t have to bring you.
You were meant to be a part of this crazy trio of 3 girls 每 you
completed it by making it an even 4. It has always been the
4 of us together. Family didn＊t matter to us as much as you,
because they were the ones who either never visited or just up and
abandoned us. That is why we grieve for you more than any
family member because you were more a part of this family than
anyone else. You loved us more, you cared for us more and
you never, ever left us, until you had to. And that is what
breaks my heart, baby girl. That is why I am missing you so
much.
People might think you were lucky to have been saved and to have
found your forever home, but we were the lucky ones, Rosie.
You brought us the best part of our everyday lives. Just
knowing you were here every day helped us to survive so many awful
moments in our lives. I don＊t know what we are going to do
without you. My life has never felt so empty. You may
have needed us, but we needed you even more. You lived to be
18 years old, in which 16 of those years were with us. And
yet it still is not enough. Right until the end, you hid
your illnesses by showing us your undying love, appreciation and
happiness. You were purring, loving, meowing, and just being
your normal, albeit more slowed down, version of yourself.
That＊s why it＊s so hard to accept that you are gone forever.
I miss our nighttime ritual where you insisted on being held
tightly in my arms and being rocked, as you nuzzled your head into
the crook of my neck and purred your happy purr, while I
repeatedly told you how much I loved you, how beautiful and good
you were, that you were the best kitty in the world. Then I
would put you down and invite you to come sleep with me, yet you
never did. I guess you preferred the nighttime
cuddling. And now my arms ache each night as I go to bed and
I look around for you, but realize you＊re not here. And I
cry. I＊ve never cried like this before.
I thank you my precious, precious girl, for ALL you brought into
our lives. I am forever grateful that I happened upon you
that day in February 1996, where YOU adopted US. I truly believe
with all my heart that I was the only person you fought so hard to
pay attention to you, sensing something about what awaited you if
I brought you home to 2 little girls who would love you more than
anything in their world! I am forever grateful we officially
brought you into our family on Friday, March 1, 1996. From
that day on, our lives were more fulfilled, more love-filled, more
worthwhile. You brought us more than we could have ever
asked for. And I know you felt loved, wanted and appreciated
in return every day of your life with us. Our lives will
forever remain empty without you.
Rest in peace my girl. I have to believe we will see you
again. I have to believe you are still with us. I hold
you in my heart, arms and soul for the rest of my life. I
love you always.
Completed with heartfelt love and grief on July 14, 2012
Rosita (Rosie), February 1999 -
November 11, 2012
Rosie
You never, ever once lost your spunk! There was a lot of dog
in that little body of yours. Always the queen of the
castle, you made your needs and wants known to us. One minute
those big eyes gave us that look of helplessness. The next
minute, well＃.you know, you had your ways!
Little ZZ Dog, you went through your share of challenges.
You were a trooper, fighting as hard as that little body
could. You always came back to us until this time. We are so
grateful for the thirteen years we had you in our family. We
know that you could feel the love we have for you. And,
Rosie, we know that you loved us too.
Rest in peace little girl. We will never forget you.
Love Forever, Jackie, Adriana, and Nancy
Roxie Tornberg, 6/03/2002 - 2/27/2012
To our sweet baby girl "Roxie". You were a
beautiful Golden Retriever, eyes that saw into our souls, so
loved by all who were lucky enough to have met you, Daddy's
funny girl and best friend to Bella and PJ(12 years old). You
far surpassed the words "gentle-loving-caring-sweet-beautiful".
You were the "best of the best" and so hard to say goodbye to.
Our hearts have suffered your passing and I miss you so. If I
did not believe in Rainbow Bridge, the hurt would be to tough to
bear. I know you were greeted and surrounded with love the same
as you were on earth. I will see you again, my sweet baby, and
look forward to hugging you and kissing that cute belly. You
will always be in our hearts, my little soul girl. With love,
from Daddy, Mommy and Bella
RUBY, May 2011 - Wednesday 22nd August
2012
To a very special one in a million female cat called ruby. Cruelly
taken from us at only one year old after being hit by a car. You
are in our hearts forever. We will remember and love you always.
Rest in peace my darling beautiful girl.
Rudy, December 6th, 2003 - October 10,
2012
I lost my beautiful little Rudy. She was the most unique
little dog in the world......all black with big beautiful ears and
the brightest eyes. She was named after the little girl on
the Cosby Show.....Rudy with her pigtails.
She loved to run as fast as her feet would go and loved her
sister, Tessa. My space was her space.....I will forever
miss her snuggled up to me.
I have grown kids on their own. My house was shared with Rudy and
Tessa. They have brought me great joy over the
years....sprinkle that with lots of hair and many
messes.......wouldn't change a thing!!!!
She made me laugh and sing and now cry. I know there will
come a time when I can just remember the great times with
her.
Tessa misses her sister. They never spent an hour apart from
each other since the day they were born. They didn't always know
who was boss. Tessa thought she was but Rudy was the quiet
leader......the brave one. Tessa is learning to do things
alone. It breaks my heart. We are getting by. Rudy
will always have a place in our hearts and minds........
Rudy, 2/26/12
My baby boy,
I miss you so much, and I know that everyone else misses you
too. I know you are not in pain anymore but I still wish you
were still here with me. You were my best friend and I looked
forward to seeing you everyday when I came home from school. You
were never supposed to die...you were supposed to live forever.
You were supposed to get me through high school. There isn't a
day that goes by that I don't think about you and miss you. I
miss you like crazy Moo Moo. I can't wait for that day in
many,many years when we are reunited <3 You will always be my
baby and I will never EVER forget you! I love you with all of my
heart, to the moon and back. You will forever be in my heart and
I miss you so much. I love you baby! <3
Love,
Julie
Rudy Walbaum, March 2002 - May 5, 2012
My Dear Rudy,
You are always and forever in my heart Little Girl,
I will always remember our precious time together.
We went through much together,
and you comforted me in good times and bad,
for that, I can never Thank You enough.
You sick days have ended, and one day we will be together,
forever, again.
I will Love you always my Little Girl. xoxoxo. Always in my
heart.
Rumble, March 1999 - June 4th, 2012
A feisty grey/white tabby, rescued from a crumbling building,
with a purr that filled up a large room & the heart and
soul
of a kitten until the end of her days.
Rusty, 11-2006 - 7-7-2112
Rusty was a mix i had for 6 years.we got to be best friends. i
always worried about him cuz he likes it outside and so
lovable and intelligent,half siamese. gone 3 months and am
sick about his missing. i think about him all the time. hes
taking the center of my heart and its difficult.
Rusty (Tatty man, Tatty Teddy and My Boy),
17-07-2003 - 25-04-2012
My Baby Boy.
You were my world, and my life is empty without you. I have
never loved anyone or anything as much as I love you. Its been
just over 24 hours since I lost you and the pain and heartbreak
is unbearable. You brought soo much love and joy to my life and
i know you felt the same way too and i would give anything to
hold you again.
I'm so glad that we spent all of our last night
together cuddled up in the lounge. I didn't get a wink of sleep
because you grumbled at me if I stopped stroking you. I'm soo
sorry that I had to have you put to sleep, but I couldn't see
you suffer anymore. You deteriorated within a matter of days and
it was such a shock when you couldn't walk 5 steps without your
front legs caving on you and it was too painful to watch. You'd
stopped drinking, stopped running to me in a morning when I came
downstairs, you didn't even run around with my slipper in your
mouth anymore. You hadn't stopped eating though, you always
loved your food and tit bits from Mummy.
I knew deep down before we got to the vets what
the outcome of the visit would be but I always hoped for the
best. I just want you to know how sorry I am and how much I love
you and miss you and that i will always carry the guilt of my
decision.
Your Nanna misses you and especially your sister
Kara. She kept Nanna awake last night from 12:30 to 6am pining
and crying for you. I remember when you were a puppy and Kara
would bully you for your toys. April (Kara's sister) would
always put her in her place and protect you. You, April and Kara
soon became a little k9 family of your own.
Daddy misses you lots too and has shed some
tears. We aren't the same without you. Nothing is. I still
haven't gotten over the fact that i will never see you in this
life again. Never feel you jump on me to protect me from daddy's
kisses and cuddles. Never will i see you wink at me with those
gorgeous big brown puppy eyes when you wanted some of my food.
Never again will I feel you curl up in my lap and ask for your
poorly leg to be rubbed in the cute little way you did.
I read the poem about rainbow bridge and how you
would be happy, healthy, mended and be with friends just like
you awaiting the day we meet again. I do hope that such a place
exists and that all of what is written is true. I hope you have
found April there and that she is mothering you all over again.
I came home with your ashes the same day and the
house felt strange (it still does). All of your toys still
scattered in the lounge, your feeding bowl and water dish still
sat there awaiting food for you to chow down on and your blanket
still sat on your side of the sofa waiting for you jump up and
cuddle with your Mummy. One of your cushions from your bed and
your toys still smell of you, so every now and then when i'm sad
I sniff them and some how it comforts me a little. I always did
love the way you smelled. You had such a sweet scent, except of
course if you'd gotten wet on your ta-ta's(walkies).
Uncle Fishy mentioned scattering some of your
ashes at your favourite place: your plunge pool. You used to
love that walk/swim. We spent many hours there playing fetch in
the water. Fishy used to tease and say your little tail was like
a propeller because it never stopped wagging whilst you was
there. Only trouble was, was that once you was in the water we
could never get you back out. You loved it.
We shared soo many good times together and you
will always be the best thing that ever happened to me. You will
always be in my heart and not a day will go by when I won't be
thinking of you and missing you.
Rest in peace my Tatty Teddy and I'll see you
soon at Rainbow Bridge.
Love you always,
Your Mummy and Daddy xxxxx
Rusty Foil, 17 Yrs Old 05/29/12
Rusty Foil, thank you for filling our lives with
joy for 17 years. I didn't rescue you...you rescued me. I love
you and will miss you so much. You were the best dog and friend
I could ever ask for. Have fun at the Rainbow Bridge, be nice to
the other doggies, and know that I will see you again someday.
