Year
2012 Tributes For pet names beginning with "S".
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Sadie, 1-1-2001
approx. - 11-13-2012 
I will never stop missing you, big girl. You were the best
dog anybody ever had. You were sweet, smart, funny and
beautiful. You made me laugh all the time. I miss you
tracking me down to check on me when it got too quiet, and I
miss you sleeping (snoring) under the bed right under my ear.
I loved you more than I would ever have dreamed possible. I will
always love you. Thank you for living with me and loving
me. I miss you every day.
Love,
Mom
Sadie (Louise), April 1, 1997 - February 5,
2012 
My beautiful friend Sadie (A RED SABLE
MINI-DACHSHUND) was with me for almost 15 years. She died in my
arms after I asked God to take her. She was dieing. I miss her
terribly. She helped me through so many hard times. She loved
warmed clothes from the dryer, heaters, cuddling, and being the
best companion. I remember sunny days when she would stretch and
lay in the sun on my lawn chair. Her eyes spoke volumes. I miss
her.
Sadie Mae Cat Tidwell, March 31, 2003 -
December 26, 2011
Sadie - It's been 17 days since I last held you
in my arms and told you how much you mean to me and how much I
love you and will miss you. In the 7 months since your cancer
was diagnosed we grew closer than we had ever been. It was a
hard decision to let the dr amputate your back leg but I did it
to buy time for you, which was probably selfish on my part but I
couldn't let you go! When your x-rays were clear 45 days after
the amputation I thought we had beat it! The dr. said if they
were clear the next time we probably would have you for a couple
more years, but she also said that very seldom does it not come
back at all. The next set showed tumors beginning to grow in
your lungs, that was in early September. I started spending
every minute that I could with you because I knew our time
together was growing shorter with each passing day. Every night
I went to sleep rubbing you & thanking God for leting you be
here another day. By the middle of December Doc said you would
probably be alright through Christmas but we would need to make
some decisions the first of the year. Christmas weekend you got
very weak and I knew you were ready. On the day after Christmas
I said goodbye and I held you as you passed over to the other
side. My prayer is that we'll meet again someday where the roads
come together, up the way. I love you so much my precious baby
girl. You will always be in my heart. Love, Mama
Sagan Albright, 09-07-01 - 08-14-12
Sagan was my very first dog as an adult. He reminded me of a
dog I had as a kid. I remember being nervous about whether
or not I would be a good momma to him. He was so fun, ornery
and lovable. I spoiled him rotten and kind of made him a
wuss b/c I just loved him up so much. He had 2 surgeries and
pulled through them both very well. He lived almost 3 more
years. He was 3 weeks shy of his 11th birthday when he
passed. I feel like he left me too soon. But I am sure
we all think that. As his hind end failed him I took him to
get acupuncture and cold laser therapy treatments. It helped
him so much. He was able to be with me during my whole
summer break. I feel that was my gift from him before the
congestive heart failure hit. I know deep in my heart that
letting him go was the right thing to do. It was hardest for
me since he was the light in my soul, the love of my world.
I will never forget how I could ask him for kisses and he would
lick my face. Or how we called him Dr. dog because he licked
our boo boos, or how he used to sit right on my dad, or how he
wanted to get the duckie thermometer in the pool, or how he
unrolled the toilet paper the length of the house without a hole
in it, or how he used to stretch out the length of the bed and
cuddle next to me, or how he would wait for me at the top of the
steps every day and say goodbye every morning at the sliding glass
door. He had the world's biggest dog smile and he always
made me so happy to see him. The list could go on
forever. I will even miss the relentless food begging, hair
on my pants, and sneezing on me. There wasn't one thing I
didn't absolutely love and adore about my boy.
He will be forever missed but will always remain in my heart. I
love you Sagan, Saggie, Saggie Butt, Handsome man, my Little boy.
Until we meet again my boy.....I love you!
Sam (Sammy~boy), 1997 - 11/20/2011
Dear Sammy~
You were the best dog; our Golden boy. The days
after you were gone, I cried & cried; I missed you so much.
I still think of you everyday and miss your beautiful face. You
were an important member of our "pack": we got you @ 8 weeks, I
still remember holding you in my arms the whole way home. You
shared all our moments with us: marriage, bought a house, had a
baby~you were there for all of it. My first fur"baby". I still
will see something that reminds me so much of you; just today,
it was the first 50+degree day, sun was out, melting the snow. I
stood at the kitchen window, looking out at the backyard,
imagining you running in the melting snow, throwing yourself
down on it, rubbing your back on the snow and then shoving your
whole beautiful golden head right into a snow pile. You so lived
this kind of day. Everyone told me that 14 was a long life for a
Golden; it was never going to be long enough for us. I know your
free of pain now, pup, and running & swimming with Ladybug
again. Have fun, my boy; we'll meet again. We love you!!!! The
Buck family
Samantha, Oct. 29.2012
Samantha was thrown out by some guy in a pickup. We took her
in as a puppy. She had thyroid problems, and allergies. I
had to give her allergy shots twice a month.
She was a very loving dog, and even smiled when she saw us when we
came home from work. She was so patient, even with our other
dogs... particularly the litte Shis Tzu. He would hang on
her neck and she never cared.
Her spine was in horrible shape, and she was is severe pain. Then
she quit eating and drinking water. I knew it was her time to give
her the final kindness, so I asked the vet to come to the house.
While she was laying in front of the fireplace, her favorite spot.
She got a shot to make her sleep, and I layed by her, hugging and
stroking her head. The final shot came about ten minutes
later. Then my Sammy was crossing the rainbow bridge. I miss
her so much, and still look for her when I take the dogs
downstairs in the morning. Her spot in the bedroon screams of her
absence.
I know it was the best decision, but there is an very empty spot
in my heart.
Dave
Sambucca, 01/01/1999 - 04/09/2012
We brought you home because you were consider
undesirable. You had a white star on your chest and your
infamous white twinkle toes. You stole our hearts! You always
knew how to make us love and laugh. Our boys grew up with you
and remember all the times you chaseed their friends and jumped
in neighbor's pools. You gave so much and asked for so little.
You knew when we were sad and would lay your head in our lap to
comfort us. You shepherded us through the good and bad. You
weathered many a storm with us and you were usually the anchor
that kept us stable. So many stories with laughters and even a
few tears. You truly made us better people. You should us how to
love unconditionally and how to play. The hikes when you were
younger and then the lying in the sun in your older days. You
always tried to keep up with us even when it was getting to be
too much. You always wanted to be with us and us with you. Thank
you for living your life at your own terms and passing under
your own terms too. Thank you for taking that decision away from
us as we truly couldn't make that decision. It was too difficult
to think of life without you. Now that you are gone we cry but
then we laugh as we think of stolen turkeys, opening the dog
proof doors, middle of the night pool dunks and the many
escapades that live in our hearts. Sammy you were our best
friend and the most wonderful dog. I am broken hearted even
though we "loved to hate each other". I loved you more than I
ever could have realized. I love you and miss you you big hairy
black beast!!
Sammy, 6/29/03 - 11/15/12
Sammy ("Short Legs")our captivating and much-much-much-loved
Basset boy,you were a welcome addition addition to our family's
ever-changing "dog pack". Over the years this canine bunch
included 5 Newfoundlands, 2 Old English Sheepdogs, another Basset,
and 2 PBGV's. (Petite Bassets). You were so endearing and
happy-go-lucky running around and playing tug-o-war, and stalking
and capturing your toys, so you could "present" them to us, your
human "Royalty". How you loved to roll on your back, waiting for a
belly rub or scratch from any of us who just happened to be
nearby. You were so short that you could walk right under our
larger dogs, which gave your humans such a laugh. Or when your
PBGV "brother" Harry used to remove the ornaments off our
Christmas tree and give them to you to break -- we even left on
our VCR to record your misdeed! Now that you have gone over the
rainbow bridge to doggy heaven, your doggy best buddy, Harry,
misses you greatly, and the other dogs love and miss you as well,
but not as much as your human mom, dad, sister, and grandson
do.
You are always on our minds and memories, and in our hearts and
prayers,
Love forever from Jack, Gail, Colleen, and Brian John, your human
dad, mom, sister and grandson
SAMMY, 8/7/1998 - 10/30/2012
DEAR SAMMY,
WE WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW SPECIAL YOU WERE TO US AND HOW YOU WERE OUR
CONSTANT BUDDY AND COMPANION FOR THE LAST 14 YEARS. YOU CAME
INTO OUR LIFE AT A TIME WHEN MY MOTHER AND OUR FIRST DOG OLLIE JUST
PASSED AWAY. AND WE BELIEVE YOU WERE A GIFT FROM GOD. WE
TRAVELLED TO BUCKEYE, AZ FROM SCOTTSDALE TO FIND YOU, AND WANTED A
NEW PUPPY TO LOVE. WE WERE TOLD WHEN WE WENT TO THE BREEDER, TO WAIT
AND SEE WHICH DOG CHOOSES YOU, AND YOU CAME RUNNING OVER TO US,
LICKED US, AND WE KNEW YOU WERE THE ONE.
YOU WERE SO SPECIAL, AND WE TREATED YOU LIKE A PRINCE. YOU MOVED IN
TO OUR TERRAVITA HOME IN ARIZONA AND ENDURED THE ROCKS IN THE
BACKYARD WITH NO GRASS AVAILABLE, RAN AFTER LIZARDS, ENJOYED ALL THE
CAR RIDES, TRIPS TO DAIRY QUEEN FOR ICE CREAM AND ALL THE CAR TRIPS
TO CALIFORNIA. YOU LOVED YOUR BEST PLAYMATE SULIE, AND WE LAUGHED
AND LAUGHED WHEN YOU HUMPED THE BIG STUFFED PINK PIG UNTIL WE TOOK
IT AWAY WHEN OUR FRIENDS WERE WATCHING. EVEN AT 90 YEARS OLD, YOU
STILL HUMPED YOUR TOY IN THE FAMILY ROOM AND WE JUST LAUGHED.
YOU LET ME DRESS YOU UP AS SANTA CLAUS AND PARADE YOU AROUND THE
NEIGHBORHOOD, DRESS YOU UP FOR HALLOWEEN, AND PUT ALL THOSE SCARVES
AROUND YOU.yOU EVEN DID NOT MIND WHEN THE GROOMER PUT BOWS IN YOUR
FUR. BECAUSE OF YOU, WE MET SO MANY PEOPLE AND THEY ALL LOOKED
FORWARD TO COMING OVER AND HOLDING YOU. WE ALWAYS KEPT YOU
LOOKING LIKE A SHOWDOG, AND I KNOW HOW PROUD YOU MUST HAVE BEEN WITH
YOUR BICHON FRISE CUT. EVERYONE WOULD COMMENT ON HOW HANDSOME
YOU LOOKED, AND WE IN TURN WERE SO PROUD TO WALK YOU AND SHOW YOU
OFF TO OUR FRIENDS.
WHEN WE MOVED BACK TO CALIFORNIA, YOU HELPED WITH OUR TOUGH
TIMES. I COULD ALWAYS HOLD YOU AND STROKE YOUR FUR WHEN I WAS
SAD OR FEELING SICK AND YOU ALWAYS SEEMED TO KNOW THAT I NEEDED YOU.
YOU WOULD JUMP UP ON THE CHAIR AND SNUGGLE UP ON OUR
LAPS. IT WAS AS IF WE COULD READ EACH OTHERS MIND AND
YOUR INTUITON MADE YOU COME OVER TO US. YOU ALWAYS GREATED US AT THE
DOOR WHEN WE CAME IN AND LOVED THOSE TREATS, CARROTS AND SNACKS. I
MADE SURE YOU HAD SPECIAL FRESH CHICKEN AND VEGIES AND WE LOVED WHEN
YOU WERE ABLE TO JUMP UP ON OUR BED AND SLEEP WITH US. THROUGH
YOU, WE MET OUR DEAR FRIENDS, TAMMY AND CHUCK AND SO MANY OTHERS,
ALONG WITH NEW NEIGHBORS WHO LOVE PETS.
YOU TAUGHT US HOW TO BE CALM, PATIENT, HOW TO LOVE AND BE A FAMILY.
OUR GRANDCHILD MIKAYLA ADORED YOU AND YOU WERE SO HAPPY WHEN SHE
CAME OVER. YOU LOVED SHOWING OFF YOUR PATTYCAKE AND ROLLING OVER
THAT WE TAUGHT YOU. YOU LOVED WHEN WE CLAPPED AFTER YOU FINISHED
YOUR MEALS AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU DIPPING YOUR PAWS IN THE
WATER DISH AND SPILLING WATER ALL OVER THE FLOORS OF PEOPLES
HOMES. MAYBE THAT WAS YOUR WAY OF JUST SANITIZING THE WATER,
BUT IT WAS CUTE. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR LITTLE WIGGLE AND
PAWS SHAKING WHEN YOU WAITED PATIENTLY FOR A TREAT NEAR THE PANTRY
CABINET. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW SOFT YOU FELT WHEN WE PETTED
YOU AND HOW YOU LET ME GIVE YOU BATHS AND EVEN CLEAN YOUR EYES OR
CUT YOUR FUR AROUND YOUR EYES. YOU SAT UP JUST LIKE A PRINCE
ON OUR COUNTERTOPS.
YOU WERE A WONDERFUL DOG, GREAT FRIEND, GREAT COMPANION AND LOVED US
NO MATTER WHAT WE LOOKED LIKE, SMELLED LIKE, OR ACTED LIKE. YOU
NEVER GOT ANGRY IF WE WERE LATE FOR YOUR DINNER OR DID NOT HAVE TIME
TO GIVE YOU A WALK. YOU LOVED US UNCONDITIONALLY.
NOW YOU ARE AT THE RAINBOW BRIDGE WITH OUR FAMILY AND OLLIE AND
SULIE AND ALL THE OTHER LITTLE FURBABIES WHO HAVE CROSSED
OVER. YOU ARE IN NO PAIN AND RUNNING AROUND AND HAVING FUN AND
YOUNG AGAIN. BE WELL, OUR PRECOUS SAMMY. WE WILL MEET
AGAIN. WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. LOVE, MOMMY AND
DADDY
Sammy Smith-Acosta, 10/17/12
Sammy
Thank you for being my kitty. You are the best cat I have
ever known and I thank you for so much. Thank you for your
unconditional love. Losing you is the hardest thing I have
ever felt. I hope you can know, how much I love you and how
much I miss you. So much. So hard. xoxxo
Love, Debbie
Samson, January 4, 2004 - June 1, 2012
Samson is a Long Beach Felines kitty.
We knew and enjoyed him for years while we searched for a
forever home for him. Here was this gorgeous giant
fluffy kitty who wanted nothing more than to be held and loved
and he gave back just what he received. He brought love
and comfort to all of us.
He will be missed and honored.
We love you always, Samson......
Sandy, 10/11/2008 - 10/6/12
Dear Sandy,
You were a ONE of a kind, special in every way. You brought
smiles, love and laughter to our family for so many years. I
still look for your face, listen for your bark, watch you run
in the park,take your own bones ......I miss you and
remember I will always love you!
Love you always,
Your MOM
Sara, 3/15/1999 - October 14, 2012
Our sweet loving little dog passed in October and we are still
devastated and heartbroken. She was a Jack Russell but not as
crazy as most. She was a little lady and knew she was special.
We thought we had more time with her but it was not to be. I
have to believe there is a special place for these wonderful
animals who love unconditionally, I know there is. We miss you
so very much Sara may God hold you close and give you lots of
green pastures to run in.
Sara,
06/1995 - 06/03/2012
Our Precious Sara - we love you
always!
Sara Lee, Approx 18-20 yrs
before April 20, 2008
Sara was a "rescue dog", badly abused &
only 100% trusted 3 people in the world. I was proud to be her
furrever mum until the day she went over the Bridge. I have
other dogs now that I adore, but Sara was that "special"
once-in-a-lifetime girl. I got her tattooed on my arm this
year & it's the last photo taken of her the day before she
left us; the one I've posted here. I still miss her terribly
but I know she is always and forever with me.
Sasha, 3/23/2001 -
7/27/2011
Our dear, sweet Sasha.
You are missed everyday by your family. You were such a
wonderful friend, so gentle, so lovable. You were the very
picture of Collie dignity and grace. You exemplified patience
and gentleness. You were my friend when I needed someone
to talk to. After a long hard day, I just wanted to rush home
to see my sweet girl and her sister Sadie.
It has been a year now since you passed and not a day goes by
i don't miss you being there when I get home. I will always
miss you next to me, to watch you play or just sleeping, your
bark, your calming presence.
I Love You Sasha. My greatest hope is to see you again one day
on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.
Sassie, 28 June 2011 - 11 November
2012
Our beautiful, beautiful little baby, you were the light of
our lives. You have left such a gaping hole, and it is so
painful it takes our breath away. It is a daily battle to go
on. There are no words to describe the joy and happiness
you bought into our lives. We miss you keenly and feel your
absence every minute of every day! You had barely started on
your life's journey when God called you home. Every fly that
comes through the house calls to you and every butterfly
whispers your name. Every chair and every window-sill mourns
your loss. Every room shouts for you, there is no relief as
you are everywhere and in everything, no place is a safe zone.
Our arms ache for you and our hearts bleed slow and agonizing
tears. I dread coming home knowing you are no longer there to
greet me. I miss the way you hugged me hello, I miss you
"pushing" objects off "your" table, I miss your voice talking
to me. I miss the way you followed me around, I miss you so
much. If I could have kept you chained to me I would have. The
hardest thing I ever had to do was say goodbye. So here I am
saying see you later and know that you are missed and loved so
very very much.
Sati Ramkerrysingh, March 4th,
1996 - September 27th, 2012
Sati was a joy to have. She was a bundle of love and
brought so much happiness to our home. She really was a
little diva and I miss her terribly.
Sawyer Bailey, 12/16/2001 -
7/28/2012
My Darling Boy Sawyer Bailey,
My sweet baby boy, it is with such heavy heart and sadness
that I wrote this as it was so difficult for me to say my
final goodbye to you when it became evident we had lost
your battle with cancer. This is the saddest time in my life
as I will not see your sweet smiling face again. I can’t and
will never stop crying because you’re no longer with me. When
I found out last year that you had Lymphoma, I went to pieces
and cried myself into exhaustion. With hope we started the
fight together. But I never dreamt the end would come so soon.
You were a beautiful white/tan baby boy. When I first brought
you home you were so quiet and I was worried because I thought
you did not like your new home. Also, I was scared to leave
you home by yourself with no one to play with while I was at
work. I later realized the quietness I observed in you was
part of your wonderful, sweet and gentle nature.
Sawyer, you were the most loving and playful dog ever. You
were always with me and always wanted to be next to me. I
truly enjoyed the way you would make those playful funny
sounds or nudge my hand when you wanted me to look at you ,
pet or play with you. Of course, I would stop whatever I was
doing and would play with you and tease you. Remember our
special game we used to play - where you would pretend to
"scare" me with your teasing sounds and would wait for me to
come almost close to you, and then you would fake me out over
and over again with giggles and we both laughed. I would miss
that very much. I especially love the way you would wag your
cute tail to show your loving and friendly nature whenever you
met new people and your fellow canines. You were the
best and the most loving and friendliest baby boy ever.
I loved holding you and playing with your ears and skinny legs
- they were all so cute. I will miss touching
them. I most enjoyed talking to you and I know you
understood me. I know you couldn't talk back but you showed me
in your own ways you understood what I was said.
My sweet darling, you loved to eat and enjoyed pretty much
everything. I love the delicious way you smacked your lips
when you were truly enjoying your food; and you ate fast too,
which amazed me. You could have won the fastest food-eating
contest for canines, hands down!
You were so mellow and dignified and alert. You were very
well-behaved and absolutely adorable. You did not bark
unnecessarily; and the rare times that you did, one would take
notice as your bark was very distinct and meaningful. I have
learned from your dignified and wonderful spirit and I hope I
could be half a better human being as you were the best baby
to me.
In addition to you being a wonderful and perfect baby boy and
companion to me, you were also a loving and most wonderful big
brother and companion to Brodie, your poodle-mix baby brother.
You enjoyed wrestling and playing with Brodie and barking with
delight until you were both exhausted. Brodie loved you very
much and was always pulling on you to come and play with him.
You were the happiest boy and you made Brodie and me very
happy.
You loved taking walks with me and Brodie and lying or napping
on the grass or on the deck in the sun. I love the way you
just skipped along with a huge smile on your face when we went
for walks. You loved to roll around in the grass - this was
such a delightful thing that you did all the time that always
made me smile. When you played outside you would do your own
wandering around but came right back. You never gave me any
worries that you would wonder off and get lost.
You were quite a trooper in spite of all that you went
through; even at the height of your treatment, you were still
your beautiful, loving and friendly self until the last few
days. Everyone at the hospital just loved you and they told me
so. They told me you were the sweetest, gentle and most
adorable boy they had ever met and you never gave them any
trouble. At home, you were an angel and took your medications
with dignity and grace.
Sawyer, you were just a special and beautiful canine spirit. I
have never known any spirit like yours, whether canine or
human, and I never will! You were eager to meet new people and
fellow canines alike as you walk up to them to greet them with
that wonderful smile on your face. You were very gentle with
everyone and your fellow canines. Everyone who met you loved
you and thought you were so adorable. You loved to wag your
cute tail so much as a show of friendliness and happiness that
I never got tired of looking at you do it.
You have given me so many wonderful and loving years of
companionship, joy and fun. You slept on the bed with Brodie
and I. You woke me up in the morning with your playful sounds.
You loved me and Brodie unconditionally and you taught us how
to love unconditionally. Brodie knows you loved him
unconditionally. You were always with me and was there for the
most important things in my life and also during the low
points. When I was sad, you would look at me with you own sad
eyes to show empathy for me, and would scoot over to me in
that adorable way you normally would whenever you wanted to be
next to me. When I was happy and you could tell from my voice,
you would bark a bark of joy to support my joyous moments.
You and I fought the good fight together but it was time to
say goodbye to you, my sweet love. Even though I didn't want
to let you go and I wish you could have stayed with me much
longer but I knew it was time for you to go. I'm thankful to
God for bringing you into my life and the life of your baby
brother, Brodie! I'm thankful for the many years of happiness
you brought into our lives. I hope we made you happy too. You
were gentle, loving, friendly and funny. You were and always
will be my darling baby. You were absolutely the perfect
baby...my wonderful and beautiful boy.
Brodie and I would miss you very much as you were our lives,
not just part of. I will cherish you forever; forever in
my heart and thoughts. Brodie and I will always love you and
think of you forever. You will never be far from our thoughts
each and every day. We wish you a safe journey and hope you
are happy in heaven. I hope that you will wag your tail with
frenzy when you meet new friends there; and I hope that you
will also smack your lips with such delight whenever you eat
delicious treats in heaven. May cool breeze caress your
beautiful face in heaven and bring a smile to it in eternity.
May you find the sweet spot to lie in the sun and the greenest
grass in which to roll around in heaven (Amen).
I don't know how Brodie and I will survive without you, my
sweet baby, my "punkyloo", my "papi", my "babydocks". We will
miss you forever. My heart is broken and Brodie is so
sad. I know he‘s wondering where you are. I will give
him all the love from you, his big brother. You were my best
friend and my greatest first love. I was always so happy to
come home to you and Brodie. Now, the house seems empty,
lonely and dark without you. Brodie and I are very sad and
lost without you.
Thank you for bringing love, joy and serenity into our lives.
Sawyer Bailey, we love you so very much. We will miss you
forever. Even though you’re not here with us, you’re forever
in our hearts. My darling, darling and brave boy, rest
in perfect and everlasting peace (Amen). Farewell, my sweet
love...until we meet again.
-Your Loving Mom and Baby Brother.
Schooch Augustus Williams, Aug.9 1994 - Jan.9
2012
It is with heavy heart that I write this ,in fact
I thought I already posted this. Our dear Schooch went to
Rainbow Bridge on Monday Jan.9 2012. Our world is now at a kind
of stand still waiting for the void in our hearts to mend.
Waiting for the pain to ease, waiting for the sign that he is
well and then we will continue on in life without him. Schooch
was ours for 17 years 5 months and we are sad to lose him but oh
so happy we had him. He will be missed so very much .Five days
now and just not sure what to do. We got his ashes back on Wed.
Everything happen so fast. Sore leg on Tue. vet on Thurs vet on
Sat gone on Mon and then ashes on Wed. One week and his
wonderful life is over. We will try to celebrate his long
wonderful life and all those happy memories we have with him. It
is so hard to live up to those words believe me I wonder how the
heck our hearts can keep on beating when it is so full of pain.
Thank you all for the prayers I am sure that they did help. His
journey was peaceful and I am sure he crawled out of his old
wore out body and ran right into that new healthy young body.
Run and play sweet Schooch like you have not done in years. You
will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by your dad &
mom sister Mitzy brothers Trey and Muggins. I know you did not
go alone for Betsy(mama dog) Mick brother and friend Becky came
and lead you to the land of no more pain.
We cried a tear into the sea
And when you find it
We will stop loving you.
We will love you forever and a day......... Kathleen, Brian
Mitzy, Trey, Muggins & new bro Lobo Kitty
Scooter, 7/21/98 - 10/2/12
I love you Scooter with all my heart and I miss you every
single day. I wish I could give you one last hug, one last kiss
and just watch you play again. You were my baby and I will
always have you in my heart and soul. You are with God now
in heaven and sitting with my mom, your grandma. You are
both waiting for me to be with you again and one day we will see
eachother again and this time there will be no pain, no hurting,
no suffering. We will all be happy in eternity. For
now, my little angel I am leaving you with God and Grandma, but we
will be reunited again and I will be sure all your babies will be
there for you to play with. I love you my little Scooter Pie
and you will be in our hearts forever!
Scrap, 11/11/2009 - 1/5/2012
To Scrap, the best Puggle in the whole wide
world.
We love and miss you so much. We only had you for
2 years but you have made all of us better people. We will never
forget your happy (sometimes mischieveous) personalty. I told
you every day that you were the best Puggle in the whole world
and you were. You were the best and smartest pup. Thank you for
making our lives a little brighter.
Sebago, November 24, 1999 - August 20,
2012
You were our first dog together and oh
what a dog. We named you so appropriately, our beautiful,
handsome boy with a love of Maine, after Sebago Lake and that
first summer vacation we took together with Butter Cup shortly
before that grand dog died.
You were there for all the important
events in our lives. You saw our sweet daughter come into
the world and ventured with us to Maine every summer until we
found the home of our dreams. But you were our best dream,
giving us such happiness every day of your lives. We feel so
proud and lucky to have known you and so sad now that you are
gone.
Remember how you loved to be hugged and
kissed all over your face, sneezing and snorting and moaning with
happiness? Remember how your bark thundered when we said
"lions, tigers and bears" rushing into the night to protect
us? Remember your seal walk in the snow to itch the memory
of those nasty hot spots? Remember how you whined for food
and got the best pieces of steak and chicken and breakfast
sandwiches? Remember when your son died and you lay with him
in the car, licking his face over and over as if to bring him back
to life? Remember Sheepshead Island and Walker Pond and John
B. and Blue Hill Mountains? Remember Isle au Haut and Flye
Point? There were so many wonderful memories.
This picture of you was a very happy day
in your life one summer in Maine. Your smile says it
all. But then every day but the last few weeks were
happy. Please forgive us for not getting an EKG done before
it was too late to see what was wrong and find a way to help you,
giving you more precious time in this world with us. Please
forgive our human foibles.
Mama cries for you every day. She
misses you so. We will never forget you. Run
free. Run with the wind. Please give Lucky a big hug
from us when he meets you at the Bridge.
All our love, Papa, Mama, Charlotte,
Acadia and Snow Belle
Sebastian (Booba-Dee), 10/1993 - 12/30/2011
Our Dear Sebastian, your mommy and daddy miss you
very much and your brother Monkey is lost without you. Thank you
for blessing us with your Love everyday for 18 years. You were
so good to mommy and daddy, you greeted us everyday when we came
home and you slept between us every night and we miss that. No
one was ever a stranger at the house for you had to greet
everyone and sit on their lap. People said you were like a
person more than a cat! All the family is heartbroken over you.
You were just like a kitten until the last few months, we know
you fought so hard to stay with us but the tumor took over to
fast and we knew we had to let you go as much as it hurt us, as
much as it sickend us, we loved you to much to let you stay and
have no quality of life. I hope you felt mommy and daddy we held
your paw and talked to you until the very end so you wouldn't be
alone. We love and miss you so much Sebastian thank you for
bringing us "JOY" everyday for 18 years, you were one of a kind
and you will be in our hearts forever. We hope you found Chanel
when you crossed the Rainbow bridge. Until we meet again our
furry angel..
Love,
Mommy and Daddy and Monkey...
Sebastion, 03/5/2006 -
15/07/12
I don't know how I will get over loosing you. I will miss you
annoying me, calling to me, pooping where you shouldn't, I will
miss you demanding my attention and wanting to be fed every five
minutes, I will miss be hassled by you to spend every minute with
you,I will miss you hanging out in the yard with me when I am
playing with my car, I will miss you helping me hang out the
washing, I will miss you jumping on my shoulder, I will miss you
meowing me awake at 6 in the morning, I will miss you running in
front of my car, I will miss you running out on the street when
you hear me walking home from work, I will miss you..... I will
miss you forever my heart is breaking. I dont know if I will ever
get over loosing you sebby ever. Your dad alex.
Sedona, June 27, 2012
Today I lost my best friend after nine and a half years
together. I am at ease now knowing that you are no longer
suffering, but I grieve for you every day. My home is empty
without you. I miss you checking on me and insisting that I
leave the computer room and come sit on the couch so you can
stretch out beside me. You slept beside me so many nights
when I was sick or depressed. You would not let me give up
when I was so sick from chemo. We had so many happy times
together and you always greeted me with a dance when I came home,
even after only a short time apart.
I will always love you, my dear Sedona, and I know you will always
be watching over me from now until we are together again. I
weep when I look at your pictures, but then I smile when I think
of something silly you did just to make me laugh. Someday we
will be together again and you will never suffer any more.
There is no pain where you are now and I am so glad I was brave
enough to hold you until your hurting ended. I will share
your story with anyone who will listen and I will always be part
of greyhound rescue...all because of the love and devotion you
were more than happy to share with me, through the good times and
the bad ones as well.
My dear Sedona, you may be gone from this life, but you will live
in my heart forever. I will see you again someday soon, I
promise.
Shadow, 03/03/04 - 08/05/12
Our Shadow,
A loving friend, a loyal companion, first to the
dinner table, and last to leave the outdoors.
The memories we've gathered over these past eight
years will fill our heart's with ease. We will look to the good,
and forget the bad. If at any point in our lives we were given
your heart for a day, we'd never scratch the surface with
memories, and have to fill the rest with dreams.
No matter the sickness, the love, or the
welcoming howl in your greet. You will always be in our heart,
Mom's eyes, and your brother's nearing presence as the gift you
were.
I think about you always, and miss you every day,
in my heart forever my Shadow-Bear.
- Dad
Love; Mom, Dad, Chris and Patrick.
Shadow Baby, 08-04-2001 -
12-29-2012
As I tried to go to sleep, my hand reached down to pet you Shadow
but you were not there, every where I look I'm looking for you.
You are my Shadow the better part of me!
Thank you Shadow for looking out for me, getting in my face and
telling me to relax and calm down. As you pawed and sniffed at me
when I became upset or felt stressed.
Shadow you kept me in line, and made me a better person! I promise
you every time I feel stressed I will think of you and I will
straighten out, I promise you! I am also sorry that you worried
about me at times,I'm sorry for that Shadow.
Shadow I love you so much, and I thank God for letting me have you
in my life. The day will come when I will see you again in Heaven
with Lucky and Oma, Run and Play and have no more pain my Shadow
Baby!
Shadow Dog, 12-20-98 -
07-10-12
My love, we miss you so much, that at times it seems
unbearable. Please look down on us and ask God to keep us
safe. I told you everyday that I had you that I love you and
I promised you that I will continue to tell you that I love you
until the day I die. Your brother Smokey is lost without
you, he keeps looking for you and it just breaks our hearts.
Please whisper down to him that you are always with him.
Please forgive me for having to put you to rest but you were
suffering and it wasn't fair to you. I love you so much and
you will always be my puppy. I love and miss you so very much.
Sharlot Kleefstra, 07/11/2001 -
12/21/2012
From mommy:
Sharlot, I love you so much. It's hard for mommy to understand why
you had to go. You are my daughter and I hope I could make you
happy the way you always made me happy.
I hope to be the person you thought I was.
I miss you so much already, my loved baby girl. Oh God it's
hard.
For those who knew Sharlot, you saw how perfect, beautiful,
wonderful and pure she was. She had such a beautiful heart and
soul.
Sharlot, I will miss our conversations, especially after mommy put
Olivia to bed and came downstairs. We had nice conversations baby.
I will miss feeding you every morning, sleeping with you in bed,
and giving you "ossinhos" and see you jumping with happiness. I
will miss to run my fingers through your hair, and of course, I
will miss the hugs and kisses, oh God I will miss that.
Sha I'm so sorry that you will not meet your brother or sister in
person, but I will tell him/her all about you when the time comes.
I know I will see you soon, but this time away from you has
already been unbearable.
Sha, your sister Olivia is asking for you. I told her you are up
there in the sky.
I love you forever Sharlot, unconditionally forever!!!!
Sha, don't worry about mommy. I will be fine, it is just too much
pain now, but with time, I will have just the great memories you
left me and what makes it easier is that I know I will see you
again. It is the only thing that keeps me together.
Thank you Sharlot for choosing me as your mother, I had the best
daughter a mother could have asked for.
I love you my angel!
From daddy:
Sha, papi ama!!! I didn't know you until you were 4. I
remember when I first met you and you came right up to me.
You were so loving from the first time you saw me. I am so
fortunate to have known you the last 7 years. I never was a
dog person until you came into my life. You showed me how
great it was to have such a loving daughter. You were taken
away so suddenly and so early. We were not prepared. I
am comforted that you did not suffer. I gave you belly rubs
this morning and you were so happy. Thank you for all the
unconditional love you gave us. I hope we gave you all the
happiness that you truly deserved. You will never be
forgotten and you will always be in our thoughts and hearts.
This house will always feel empty without you. You may have
been small, but you had a big heart and a big personality. I
love you and miss you so much!! Papi ama!!!!
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Da mamae:
Sharlot eu te amo tanto! Eh tao dificil para mamae entender o
porque de vc ter que ir. Voce eh minha filha e eu espero que pude
te fazer feliz da mesma forma que vc sempre me fez.
Eu espero ser essa pessoa que voce achava que eu era.
Eu jah sinto tanto a sua falta, minha filha amada, oh Deus que
dificil.
Para aqueles que conheceram a Sharlot, sabiam o quanto perfeita,
linda, maravilhosa e pura que ela era. Ela tinha coracao e alma
lindos.
Sharlot eu sentirei falta de nossas conversas, especialmente
depois que mamae colocava Olivia na cama e descia para sala. Nos
tivemos otimas conversas filha. Eu sentirei falta de te alimentar
toda manha, de dormir com vc na cama, de te dar ossinhos e ver
seus pulinhos de alegria. Eu sentirei falta de passar meus dedos
entre seus cabelos, e eh claro, eu sentirei falta dos abracos e
beijos, oh Deus eu sentirei falta disso.
Sha, eu sinto tanto que voce nao conhecera seu irmao ou irma em
pessoa, mas eu contarei p/ele/a tudo sobre voce quando o tempo
chegar.
Eu sei que te verei em breve, mas esse tempo longe de voce jah
esta dificil de suportar.
Sha, sua irma Olivia esta pedindo por voce. Eu disse a ela que vc
esta la em cima no ceu.
Eu te amo para sempre Sharlot, incondicionamente para sempre!!!!!
Sha, nao se preocupe com a mamae. Eu ficarei bem, eh que agora eh
muita dor, mas com o tempo, ficarao somente otimas
lembranças que vc deixou e o que faz ser mais facil eh
saber que te verei novamente, eh a unica coisa que esta me
mantendo inteira.
Obrigada Sharlot por ter me escolhido como sua mae, eu tive a
melhor filha que uma mae poderia ter.
Eu te amo meu anjinho!
Do papai:
Sha, papi ama!!! Eu nao te conheci ate seus 3,5 aninhos. Eu me
lembro da primeira vez que te conheci and voce veio andando direto
para mim. Voce foi tao carinhosa desde a primeira vez que me viu.
Eu tenho muita sorte de ter te conhecido pelo menos pelos 8 anos
restantes. Eu nunca fui uma pessoa que era ligada em cachorros ate
que voce chegou em minha vida. Voce me mostrou o quanto
maravilhoso era ter uma filha tao amada. Voce foi levada tao de
repente
e tao cedo. Nos nao estavamos preparados. Eu estou confortado que
voce nao sofreu. Eu te dei cosquinhas na barriga hoje cedo e vc
estava tao feliz. Obrigado por todo o amor incondicional que voce
nos deu. Eu espero que tenhamos te dado toda felicidade que voce
verdadeiramente merecia. Voce nunca serah esquecida and sempre
estarah em nossos coracoes e pensamentos. Essa casa sempre serah
vazia sem voce. Voce pode ter sido pequena, mas teve um coracao e
personalidade enormes.
Eu te amo e sinto tanto a sua falta!! Papi ama!!!!
Shayla, 4/28/01 - 9/14/12
My sweet Shayla,
You were the most beautiful, sweet, loving, funny and happy dog
and I will forever miss you. We were so lucky to have you in our
lives and you were such a trooper fighting that nasty nasal
cancer. You will always be in my heart and soul. I hope you are
wooing in heaven and can smell all the good things you haven't
been able to for a long time. I miss you terribly. Thank you for
the gift of your love, it has enriched my life. I send you hugs
and belly rubs and treats, of course! Love, Brenda & Tim
Sheba, 05/27/1992 - 10/08/2012
Some people will tell you that black cats are bad luck, but don’t
you believe them. We were so lucky when our beautiful black
cat Sheba entered our lives and lucky enough to have our sweet
little girl live with us to the age of 20 plus years!
Seldom does a person meet a cat as sweet and loving as our Sheba
was. When we adopted her we were surprised to find out our
poor little sweetie had somehow previously lost all her teeth, but
that just made her all the more special. She was a long,
lanky, and slinky girl with great big feet that had several extra
toes on each foot. Sheba was one of the most
affectionate cats you could imagine. She loved to rub
against you, be stroked, scratched and petted, and nestle in with
us on the couch, the chair or the bed.
Sometimes Sheba would not get enough petting and love during the
hours we were awake so she would decide to visit us at night and
try and get some more attention from us by gently nudging us with
her paw as we slept. In the middle of the night we would
suddenly feel a soft poke-poke-poke on our cheek until we woke up
and gave her a little bit more attention. If we were in a
deep sleep and responded by just rolling over, our little Miss
Sheba would just cross over our shoulders and unperturbed start a
little poke-poke-poke on the other side. Even though
she had the habit of waking us up almost every night we could
never get mad at her because she was so full of love.
It was hard to watch our girl grow more and more stiff and fragile
as she grew older but Sheba never lost her spirit. Once
several years ago after some health issues we thought for sure we
would soon be losing our little girl, but with a strength of
spirit that even surprised our vet she rallied and bounced back, a
little slower but her love of life (and food!) kept her going to
an astonishing age for a kitty. Though her body grew old,
her strong will never did and Sheba would play like a kitten
almost up to that day she finally left us to be with her brother
and sisters at the Rainbow Bridge.
We will miss our darling Shebs, our “Sheba-roni” and “little pasta
primavera”…we’ll never forget her low little meow, her beautiful
eyes, and our cuddly TV buddy. I’m sure at night we’ll still
hear her clumsy little walk and still feel her poke on the cheek.
We love you Sheba now and forever!
Love,
XXX OOO Mommy, Daddy, Honeybun, and Willow.
Sheba, 03/11 - 08/18/12
This tribute is in memory of our most darling princess, Sheba
Tatum. Sheba was born in Alabama and relocated to Cleveland
to became a member of our family in May of 2011. Sheba
brought countless hours of joy and laughter to our
household. She was a little lady who enjoyed being pampered,
eating human food, and burying her treats in the pillow cushions
of the living room sofa. Sheba didn't realize that she was a
dog; we believe she thought she was a person. When relaxing,
she would go into the living room and sit on the sofa and watch
people walking their dogs. Her friend, Rosie, a 65 pound dog
lived next door. Since Sheba was a 12 pound Shih Tzu, their
play time was separated by the fence that divided the two
backyards. Sheba would go to the patio door and cry to go
outside so she could play with her BFF. Another favorite
playmate was her sibling, Brownie. Brownie and Sheba
would play for hours wrestling and running through the
house at
speeds close to those at the Daytona 500. Sheba also
loved her toys and would become so excited when we bought her a
new one. She wasn't content to sleep near our bed, but
when she noticed us moving toward the bed, she would immediately
fetch her stuffed animal and stand by the bedside begging to get
in bed with us. On her final day on earth, we awakened to
find her stretched out lying between us as our daughters had
done many years ago. Little did we know that was our last
morning with her.
On August 18 around 9:30a.m., Sheba did something that she had
never done before, she darted out of the front door and ran
straight into the street and was hit by a passing car. We
rushed her to emergency, but her little body went into shock and
then into cardiac arrest and she departed this life at 10:45 a.m.
with human parents, sister,and family friend present.
Words cannot express the loss that the Tatum family feels today,
but we are so thankful for the 15 months that we shared with
her. There is a void in our lives, but we feel so blessed
that we have so many wonderful memories of our little princess.
Sheila, 6/1/1997 - 8/20/2012
My beautiful Sheila - you tip-toed into my heart 16 years ago with
little kitten paws filled with unconditional love. You
brought joy to my life. But today, there is no medicine able
to cure you and your legs are tired. With overwhelming
sadness, I watched as you soared across the Rainbow Bridge.
My beautiful Sheila - you’re happy and healthy now and that’s all
I’ve ever wanted for you.
Shelby Ann, 1998 - 03/12/12
Shelby, you were the best dog in the world. She was abused
and found by my sons, Her head was split open; yet she was the
most gentle and loving dog. She did not have a mean streak
in her body.She was the joy of my life. I miss her
dearly. I will never find another dog like Shelby.
Hope you met up with our other dogs in heaven. (Bear, Cybor and
Andy). Wait at the bridge for us Love mom and dad
Shiloh, Nov 3, 1998 - Sep 30, 2012
Shiloh came into my life on her first Birthday, November 3,
1999. She was so happy to be with me, and I was so happy to
have her. For the next 13 years I would see that only a good
dog takes you for what you are unconditionally, people will
eventually fail you. I took good care of her, we walked
alot, played frisbee, even my answering machine said "Hello,
you've reached Shiloh the Dog, my owner and I can't come to the
phone at this time because we're busy playing frisbee with your
missing newspaper". My Dad passed away three weeks later,
and Shiloh was a great comfort, two years later, I went thru a
divorce, another marriage, and an even worse 2nd divorce right
after my mother died. Shiloh was always there for me when
nobody else was (I can never again listen to the Neil Diamond song
"Shiloh" without breaking into tears). She was doing good
until about 4 months ago, then she started to slow down. 10
days ago, she started having seizures, I had medicine for them,
but on Sunday night, Sep 30, she had her last seizure, I rushed
her to the emergency Veteranian Clinic, but she died shortly after
we got there. I did get a glimpse of her spirit when she
passed and she looked just like in attached photo-healthy and
smiling. With the exception of my mother, there isn't a
human being on earth I love as much as I do Shiloh, I know
she's resting in Heaven. I can't wait to see her again.
Shyanne, 14 years ago 12-5-2012
MY pretty shy : I loved her so very much. She was my friend and
companion for 14 years. I will remember her forever. As I come
home from work she was always at the door jumping up and down and
barking so glad to see me and I always was so excited to see her
everyday.
She always went on vacations with the family and we all loved her.
Shy had the greatest personality. When she would get mad at me and
when I come home,once in a great while in front of the door was
socks underwear etc. Shy would put her head down and tail between
her legs and look up at me thinking I was upset and I would look
at her and say it is ok and she would come running and jumping all
over me.
I loved her so much. Shy was a happy girl and made me the happiest
person. I am sad for now and know she is running and jumping have
a great time. I will see her again and we will look into each
others eyes with love we had before.
In memory of my Shy
Ricky Rattan
Sidney C., June 1 1999 - February 4 2012
My dearest Sidney boy:
It has been a day now that you have been gone and
your family misses you terribly!! I miss your shadow next to me
everywhere I go. You have brought us all such comfort just
knowing you were in the house. You loved your home and your
family so much and were always happy as long as we were always
together. Sidney the next few days, weeks, months will be so
hard without you - movie night will never be the same again. We
can only hope you are at peace now and not suffering. We know
that Misha will come to greet you and take care of you now.
Please watch over us Sidney and protect us and our home. You are
now our angel in heaven. Dear Sidney we miss you so. Our hearts
will never be the same again. You have left such a void. We love
you and miss you sooo much. Love your family Mommy, Daddy,
Sophia, Olivia
Sienna Lane (Boxer), 9-9-09 - 5-21-12
As you tiptoe to the bridge, may warm
breezes kiss your sweet face. You were as gentle of a soul as we
had ever met! May you run and jump to your hearts desire. You
melted our hearts the moment we met you and there is where all
our fondest memories of you will be! You left us too soon but we
are comforted in knowing God is taking care of you now and we
think He has saxaphones in Heaven! So long for now our Sweet
Sienna we all love you and miss you so! The McGraw's and Smith
Families, Always, Always
Sierra, August 27, 1999 - April 20, 2012
This is a tribute to my best friend Sierra. I
adopted Sierra when she was 5 weeks old and today, on April 20th
2012 I had to do the unthinkable and end her suffering.
Sierra was a very smart dog. As a puppy, she knew how to "play"
you. She knew how to get what she wanted. I remember her
grabbing shoes from the closet just because she knew I would
chase her, I would have 12 different shoes all over the place. I
remember how she would bring me her leash with a very determined
look on her face and you knew what she was trying to say - "Get
off your ass and let's go for a walk!!!" She also knew exactly
what you were saying to her, if you told her No! she would push
her luck a little more and finally when you said No! for the
tenth time she would walk away and gunt...almost like a moody
teenager would if they didn't get something they wanted. Her
favourite thing to do was bark only because she knew that I
would put peanut butter in her kong and she would spend hours
sucking it out of the kong and you could hear that "sucking"
sound for hours
She understood how you felt. If I was sad she would put her head
on my lap...or just be in short distance of me and it made me
feel better. She gave me comfort when I needed it most but never
asked. She was honestly my best friend! She loved to make me
happy, and she never asked for anything in return. Maybe just a
scratch behind the ears, or her belly...or even just a kiss.
Doing what I had to do today was the most difficult thing I have
ever had to do. I have lost relatives but even that pain doesn't
compare to the pain my heart is feeling today. Sierra was an
amazing dog and I will always pay tribute to her, not one day
will go by where I won't think of her and all the times we have
had. No animal will ever be able to take her place, but I can
rest a little easier knowing that she is sleeping peacefully
free from pain. And one day we will be together again playing
catch and licking as much peanut butter as she wants.
My heart is broken but in time will heal.
As I always told Sierra "Goodnight monkey, see you in the
morning"
Sierra, May 31 1997 - Feb 17 2012
Sierra, I had you nearly 14
years and can say I find it hard to think of life without you.
You were my best friend,my happiness my rock. As you know I did
everything i possibly could have for you.Yet that doesnt stop my
pain of losing you baby girl.My heart is in pieces. I know your
suffering is gone and you are now at peace. Day to day things
seem to not matter to me without you. I know in my heart you
felt the same about me ,your mom ,and your 2 brothers,Stubbs and
Rusty. I will try to get on with my life as i know i must. We
will see eachother again. I am so thankful to have been your
daddy, and the bond we had, your love and compassion to me is
something that has pulled me through tough times,time and time
again.You were not a pet in my eyes but and angel with paws and
beautiful green eyes,and a purr that could bring a smile to my
face anytime. Ill miss the headbuts in the mornings,the sleeping
on my chest at night,your unconditional love, and your sheer
beauty !!!!!!!! We love you baby girl,and will keep you in our
hearts forever and ever !!!!!!!!!
Silver,
2002 - 6/9/12
Silver was a little street cat that just showed up at our house
one day. He would look in the windows at us and just always
seemed like a friendly cat. At first, we didn't feed him but
soon relented. He was a playful, funny and loyal cat who made my
and my girlfriend's hearts very, very happy. He lived outside
the whole time we had him but had his own bed, food dish, brush
and toys. He was fixed and chipped and we gave him the best life
we could. He also had a very loyal cat friend named Fluffbomb.
They were a cool cat gang of sorts along with a couple of other
bangers named Squirt, Mortie the Tortie and the very dangerous
Mrs. Calico. Mortie moved indoors and Squirt ran off to join the
Circus. We came home from a trip on Friday night to find my
Silver listless and seemingly very tired. Kim brought him into
the house, we got his bed and tried to feed him and give him
water. He drank some water but wasn't hungry. We petted him and
told him we loved him and told him we would go to the Vet in the
morning. At some point in the next six hours, my best little
friend in the world got up to use his litter box and just passed
away. He didn't suffer as far as we can tell and went in the
best possible place he could be.From doing online research, it
appears he suffered from cardio myopathy and there wasn't
anything anyone could've done to save him. We took our time
saying goodbye here at home and at the Vet's. We'll get him back
in a couple of days and then we're going to bury him in his own
special place in his backyard. I will always love and miss my
best little friend forever.Silver, we love you now and always.
We'll see you again someday. Mark Mayfield and Kim Boege.
Silverwing, 28 November 1982 - 29 January 2012
ODE TO SILVERWING:
Precious Sweet Beaked JOY
Your Wings now soar in Eternal Sky.
The delight you've brought to so many souls
has awakened a Song in our Hearts.
Through your part,
we connect better with who we Art.
Praise be your forever memory ~
Through Knowing You, I'm a better me.
Now lift beyond this earthy plane
Your sounds resound ~
Awake Again.
Silvery Bright, go Shine into the endless night.
SIMBA, MAY 15, 2011 - SEPT.
26, 2012
My beloved SIMBA...
Its been 3 months since you left us unexpectedly yet
the pain and the sadness remain.
There are nights such as this when I think of you and
I wish to God that you were still around. How I wish we could
spend Christmas and New Year together. I still have 9 beautiful
dogs with me but you are still my BEST dog. You are MY DOG and
nothing can change that. Sharing the same birthday with you (May
15) even validates that, I'd like to think. No one can ever, ever
take your place. Its crazy how being with you for only 7 short
months (I got you February of 2012 and you left me Sept 2012)
could have this enormous effect on me. Maybe its because in those
7 short months, you have shown me what unconditional love,
kindness, selflessness and loyalty were all about. Until now, I
still struggle and try to make sense of your death but I couldn't
- you were sooo young! So full of life! So beautiful! So loving
and good natured! In my attempt to make something positive come
out of your untimely demise, I searched for your MOTHER and
FATHER. I felt like if I couldn't take care of you anymore, taking
care of them will somehow keep you close to me because you are a
part of them. Luckily, I was able to find your MOM but not your
DAD. Now, your MOM, Sissy, lives with me and 8 other dogs. You'll
be happy to know that she's in a much better situation now than
before. But like what I have said, no one can ever replace you my
dearest Simba, no one.
As I try to let go of you and move on with much
difficulty and pain, I pray that you are happy wherever you are. I
know deep in my heart that I will see you again and that we will
be together again and when that time comes, there's just no
separating us anymore. You will again sleep on my neck, the way
you use to, and we can stare at each other's eyes lovingly,
perfectly understanding each other, forever.
I love you my dearest baby Simba. I will see you at
the rainbow bridge soon.Don't get tired waiting for me, ok , cause
I'll be there looking for you and when we see each other by then,
it will be you and me...forever :) I sooooo love and miss you,
SIMBA..
Simba, 06/15/1998 - 09/29/2012
A Tribute to a special and wonderful cat. Poem written
especially for him.
A PAW PRINT ON MY HEART
One summer day God sent down a furry angel
I know he was sent from God above
God knew you would not survive there and he sent you to me
A special tiny furry cream colored kitty just for me to love
Some cruel person left you in a parking lot and didn’t care
But both you and I knew you were destined to me mine
You knew that I would love you always
From then until the end of time
You crawled over everything that you could find
Curtains, tables, beds, mantels and even up a ladder
Of course you were a baby kitten and energy you did have
I loved you so much that none of that would matter
You chased birds, squirrels, ball and toys and then you were tired
You came in with your tail switching and on the sunroom floor you
would lay
With all four paws in the air
Trying to catch the sunbeams, the warmth of the sun and there you
would stay
As the years went by one after the other
We could always look at one another and could always see
Exactly whatever it was that you wanted
For you or from me
I could think about you and here you would come
You always ran and straight to me
To put a paw on my leg , my face, my eye
And I saw in your eyes what you wanted me to see
We played chase and then
you wanted me to play hide and seek
You would fly around the corners
Just to have a peep
Each night we would lay together
You on my pillow or in your bed
The next morning I would awake
To find you purring and telling me it was time to be fed
The day I dreaded came far too soon
The day that we both would know
That your pain was too much for you
But still I could not let you go
I took you to all the doctors
I bought every medicine I could find
But your little heart grew weaker
And I knew it was time
You came to bed with me on the final night
You took your little paw and placed it on my heart
I knew you were telling me
For a little while we would have to part
I see you everywhere, on the sofa, lying on the porch
On your scratching mats or in your bed with your head held high
You always had your head hanging over the top of your bed
I look for you and then I cry
Our hearts will forever be joined together
From this day forward and through eternity
We will never be separated again from one another
And that is the way it will be
Now I know that God met you and I asked him to hold you close
And some sweet day we will be
Running through the green meadows
With all my other furry babies and you and me
But I know you are not far away
But there have been so many tears, heartache and much pain and
sorrow
I know I will again get to feel your paws, your kisses and
hear your purrs
But I know sometime there will be a brighter tomorrow
So, Simba, please wait for me at the Rainbow Bridge
So we can pass into heaven together
God showed it to me and I believe
From that time forward we will always be home forever
I love you then, now and forever
And somehow I feel that we will never part
Because you took one small paw
And left a paw print on my heart
Simba (Vitz's Simba of Oak Ridge), 01/21/2001 -
06/18/2012
Baby Simba - You brought joy to our lives that we could have never
imagined. You were the cutest, fattest little puppy...and
grew into the finest dog we loved so much. Your life was a
part of us, the fabric of us. When you broke your leg as a
puppy, you wore the cast and the cone like a trooper. OK, so
maybe not like a trooper...you went through several cones!
As we got older, we valued your sweet, even personality and loving
nature even more. We all know the day will come when we must
part but we are never prepared for it. And today, I was not
prepared for it. Godspeed, our precious baby Simba.
Knowing that you are at the Rainbow Bridge playing with your pal
Buddy is comforting. Knowing we will see you again...We love
you and you will always be missed until we meet again.
Simba, 10/17/2996 - 05/31/2012
16-years ago when I was finally living on my own
and ready to get my first very own cat, I got the phonecall of
'one free kitten left'. I rushed to the pet store and
bought a kitty carrier and drove to Schwenksville from
Norristown and picked you up. The last kitty left, the
kitty nobody else picked. You lived with me through
roommates, dogs, other kitties added after you, children, and
even a trip across the country to live in AZ for a few
yrs. For 16 years you loved me unconditionally. You slept
on my head, licked my face, cuddled other kitties and doggies,
and always remained the KING CAT. I have more photos of
you on my phone and computer than I do of the children!
You made me happier than I could have ever imagined. In
the end the cancer was just too much for you, so I took you to
the vet on May 31 so that you could be at peace and cross the
Rainbow Bridge to live happily ever after. I pray that we
meet again when it's mommy's time to cross over. I loved
you the day I met you and i'll love you my whole
life....xoxoxoxo
Simba, 03/07/01 - 05/11/12
"Hey Buddy"
Simba you came into my life 11 years ago and an
incredible journey began. As a puppy you were just a little
pudgy and wrinkly ball full of energy and excitement. You chewed
and nibbled on everything you can put your mouth on. I will
always remember those nights we hung out at the church where I
served as a Youth Pastor and those mishaps you got into. Those
nights down in the basement at home, when 11pm rolled round you
like clock work looked at us and called it a night and went on
upstairs to bed. Those times you hid behind the pillows and only
a small opening revealed your big head. You probaly smirked on
the inside the first time you did it as we searched frantically
for you. Those pancake breakfasts sunday mornings to those pizza
saturday nights. We sahred good times and even better meals. The
tug of war wars we had, to the Culpepper to Moss moments we
attempted to emulate. Though I was a lot closer to Culpepper
than you ever were to Moss, with all your drops. The walks, the
sled riding down the big hill in the backyard, with your winter
sweater on. Then there was your first love that was a stuffed
tiger, to your last one that one armed, one eye rabbit that you
had to the end. The many returns from the grocery store and as
each of us brought in a bag, you took off always shuffling in
the same dirction repeatedly until we were done. The famous bull
charge you did when you were excited. All the times Pappa Tony
came over to fix something and you barked at him continuously
until his toolbox was back in the truck. Then you would sit
between his legs and wait for him to massage your neck and
shoulders. All of Pappa Dom's meatballs you often ate in one
swallow, threw them up and ate them down again. Your time of
harrasing Uncle Dom, as he tried to sleep in the bed without you
whenever we were out of town. All the times you chased Alyssa
and Debbie off the couch because you wanted on it. Then the
nudding at our legs as we ate and you slobbered on us. But the
thing I will miss the most is coming home and you waiting on
your chair to hear me say "Hey Buddy". You would look up at me
with the most loyalist eyes and knowing that I was your special
friend, your special buddy, the one you most loved and looked
forward to seeing. My heart will always cherish and hold onto
all the joy and love you gave me. Time will pass, pain will fade
but you my friend will never be forgotten and always will remain
in our hearts.
your Buddy
Simba Lee Williamson, 1-1-1999 -
9-3-2012
My Dearest Simba-
There is such a whole in my heart as I write this. I miss my dear,
sweet baby boy and I ache with loneliness without you. From the
time that you joined us many years ago we always had special mommy
time, especially at night. You would crawl up on my chest and
snooze with me as I fell asleep watching TV. It was our nightly
ritual to complete our day. You always greeted me at the door when
I came home and those big, beautiful eyes would pop open as I
passed through the living room hoping I would go to the bathroom
and turn on the shower for you to drink. Faucet water would just
not suffice; it had to be streaming shower water at the right
temperature. We went through several shower heads until we found
the one that streamed the way you liked it. You were such a smart
boy. You understood when we talked, opened doors and cabinets and
knew when to jump on the bed to wake us up for work and for your
morning shower drink. You loved springtime when the grass was at
its greenest and tastiest. You loved to lay outside in the flower
bed or front yard soaking up the warmth of the sun.
You were such a strong boy. Through the years you survived being
bit by a snake in the face. You survived being shot by someone and
having a bb lodged in your hip bone. You survived the surgery and
the infection due to the injury. You survived the respiratory
infection as you aged. Even when other vets had given up, you
showed them how strong you could be. You were a fighter and fought
all the way until the end. You always gave it your all and it was
such an honor to be with you in your final fight as you took your
last breath. My life will never be the same without you in it. I
close my eyes and try to hear your sweet, distinctive meow
especially when I opened your favorite tuna or shrimp pate’. I
just don’t know how to move forward without you or how to function
in my day to day. Even though I know I was so blessed to have you
for as long as I did I still want more time with you. You were my
child.
Love, Mommy
Simba,
Last Monday, Labor Day- September 3, 2012 at
approximately 2:30 p.m. you left this world and entered Heaven
while in my arms. I will always treasure those final few moments.
I told you that I loved you. You turned your little head and gave
a meow with all your strength. I know you were acknowledging that
you knew what I said, felt my love for you and told me you loved
me back. Mommy and I both promised you that we would be ok left in
this world. As you labored for your last breaths I prayed to God
to heal you, to give me more time but He saw fit that you go on
and wait on me at the rainbow bridge.
You are constantly on my mind. Every morning I
see you following me to the bathroom for your morning shower
water. I see those big beautiful eyes looking up at me. I hear
that beautiful meow. I feel your head as you would stand on the TV
table and head but me. I can’t watch college football and other
sports and enjoy them like I used to without you curled on the
couch with me. I miss you so much. My heart is so shattered. I
know I promised you that I would be ok so you could transition
peacefully but it is so hard just to breath, just to function
without you. 1/3 of what I live for in this life is now gone. I
love and miss you so desperately. Until we meet again….
Love, Daddy
Simon
Garfunkel von Stringer I, April 1, 2001 - June 15, 2012
SciFi...love of my life...I will always remember
you. You were so sweet, so gentle, so funny, so
loving. You were the best dog...my constant companion and
best friend,and my favorite road trip partner. You were my
co-pilot for 11 years, and the best co-worker I've ever
had. My life changed for the better when you came into it
in 2001, and I miss you so terribly now that you are gone.
I don't know what I'm going to do without your full body wag
greeting me when I come home. My heart is broken since
we've said farewell, but I will never forget what a special guy
you were. You live on in my heart, my soul, and in my
memories. I love you, buddy dog.
Simone Baynes, June 21,
1998 - May 31, 1912
Wonderful beloved Simone, through all seasons and circumstances we
shared a wonderful love that I always will cherish. Thanks
for picking me as your person when you were still just a goofy
little pup and for sharing a life of devotion and friendship with
me. As the days pass, I am able to more easily recall our times
together when you were young and agile. We shared so many
wonderful adventures! You always will remain in my heart and
be my big little girl. Be waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge,
dear friend. I will love you always! Yours, Anne (Mike and
D.D. miss you very, very much, too)
Sissy Sutphin, 8/1/2001 - 10/28/2012
My precious little Sissy passed on Sunday, Oct 28th 2012. I
miss her so much already she was the most wonderful, loving pet
you could ever ask to have. I just know that in heaven I will
surely see her again. Till then I will cherish the memories of the
time that I was given with her here on earth. I love you so much
my Sissy Britches.
Skippy, 1999 - October 6, 2012
Skippy was a stray cat in a neighbors yard that he had been
feeding. The neighbor told me that he had been hit by a car
and his rearleg looked broken. My husband went to
where the neighbor last saw the cat in a small wooded
area. There he found Skippy along with his brother
hiding in the brush. The two brothers appeared to be very
close. My husband tried to approach him, but he was
frightened and most likely in terrible pain and he tried to
run. My husband knew at that point he would have to be
humanely trapped in order to catch him. Our fear was that he
would be further injured if he tried to run. We set a
Have-a-Heart trap and caught his brother....ughhh! We
took him home and went back the next day and caught him almost
immediately,
We took him right to our veterinarian and they examined him and
determined that infection had already set in and the leg was too
badly shattered to be saved. The decision was made to
amputate his rear leg immediately, At the same time he
was tested for feline aids and leukemia. He was also treated
for fleas, ear mites and neutered.
Our vet told us he was a very lucky cat because the leg was so
infected that he probably would have only lived another 2 weeks or
so if we hadn't gotten him when we did.
He was released from the hospital the next day. We decided
after spending all that money on him that we would adopt him and
his brother that he was so bonded with. His brother
was named Blue Eyes because of his beautiful blue
eyes!! Both Skippy and Blue Eyes were all white
except for a small gray patch on their heads. Skippy
was short haired and Blue Eyes was long haired.
These two cats spent the first year of their life out doors and
had very little contact with people except for the guy who was
feeding them. Skippy and Blue Eyes became the
two most lovable cats in the world. They loved people
and they loved attention and would be the first of our cats to
greet anyone who came to visit.
Skippy was the most social of the two and would come "skipping"
right out and be the first to greet people. He was
extremely lovable and would drop to the floor to be petted and
would actually roll on his back to get a "belly
rub". Most people did't even notice that he only
had 3 legs.
Skippy was recently diagnosed with (oral) squamous cell cancer (a
very aggressive cancer) about two months before we finally had to
say "good-bye" to him. We did everything we could to keep
him comfortable and happy for as long as we could by giving him
pain medication and all the love and attention that he
wanted. When he could no longer eat...we decided it
was time to say "good-bye" to our dear sweet boy who gave us 12
wonderful years of tons love and affection and laughter...and I
swear to this day that he knew that we saved his life 12 years
ago!
Rest in Peace dear Skippy....Our house will never be the same
without you!!!
Slyupsy, 03/16/2009 - 01/15/2012
Slyupsy, words can never express how much you
mean to me, how much I love you, and how much I will miss you
now. I wish we could have had more time together, but it wasn’t
meant to be. At least you have peace, without any doubt, and if
all is well, you are exploring the world you live in now,
looking for interesting things, for other rabbits, playing with
them and all the other creatures that are there with you. You
are one of the greatest creatures I’ve ever known in my life,
and you are everlasting in my heart. Thanks, little pal.
Smokie, 2002 - 9 January 2012
My little Smokie had to be put to sleep today.He
had kidney disease, He was a beautiful
cat. He had a little black teardrop under each eye.The love he
gave me,the fun, and the happiness ,can never be replaced. I
will miss him always. It was so sudden,He hadn't
seemed ill. The last two days he had just stopped eating.I know
he will be waiting for me at Rainbow
Bridge. Play happily little Smokie until we meet again.
Your
Heartbroken Mum. You were my little
boy.xxxx
Smudge, 08/10/2006 -
04/12/2012
Smudge my little boy the Son I never had, he was given to me when
he was only, 8 weeks old it was a bond we both had my smudge was
more like a dog than a cat, he followed me around and each night
slept next to me on the bed, always by my side I will miss dearly.
My little boy was taken from me so young just turned 6 years old,
I feel lost empty without him by my side, death was caused by a
Blood clot to his lower back, I rushed him to 24/7 vet that told
me there’s nothing we can do, but put him to sleep. Now he’s
resting in his garden and I will join him in heaven one day. Love
from your daddy Joe xxxxxx
Snickerdoodle, September 11, 2011 - February
23, 2012
My Snickerdoodle....he was the best. Part tabby
(stripes) and part Siamese (coloring, blue eyes and yowl !). He
would run the Kitty 500 with his brother Scratchy on most nights
until they got to be about 9½ years old...then they
started to slow down a bit. They played together, sat on the
window ledge together to watch the birds, squirrels and
chipmunks, slept together and fought together ! The vet things
Snickerdoodle had many tumors in his digetive tract that finally
shut his stomach down from working and he could not digest
anything he ate. He went from a bright, happy, playful kitty to
leaving me in 10 days' time. There were absolutely no signs that
he was sick until that time. It happened so fast and in the end
there was nothing else I could do for him so it was time to take
him to the vets for the last time and say goodbye. I stayed with
him to the end and hope he knows I was there telling him how
very much I love him. I miss him so much and always will. I hope
I get to see him again some day along with my other kitties and
my mom. He was my buddy and I love him and miss him so much.
Snickers, 1998 -
6/22/2012
i love you snickers. i know you are in heaven and our loving god
will let you in. i am sorry i wasn't there when you passed. you
are in my heart and was apart of our lives for 13 years. Thank you
for being in our life and you were . you helped raise my children.
you are part of our family. i will never forget your trip to new
york. i will never forget how you tried to get in the helicopter
with tony your human dad when he crashed his car and you were in
the backseat. you didn't want them to take him away you were so
afraid, how Preston had to go pick you up and put you in his truck
and he said you smelled so bad. that's what dogs do right? I will
always miss you and never forget you. So what i you popped a few
puppy's eyeballs out you didn't mean to they just wouldn't get off
of you.I know you didn't mean too didn't they just had them
kind of eye balls. thank you for putting a smile on our kids
face,We named you snickers because you where chocolate and had
nuts. sorry i had to say it you were also sweet.I loved how you
always jumped in peoples vehicles, so what you were afraid of
lightning you where also very brave. You always watched over our
home and children and all you really wanted was to be petted.when
your best friend gypsy died you just gave up that was your best
friend. you and gypsy loved chasing rabbits and teamed up when you
had to keep some one out of our yard. ill never forget either of
you now go go to doggie heaven gypsy will be waiting give you a
lick give her a lick for me i love you and God does to now go we
will be ok go find Heather and she will take good care of you and
give her lick from her mom and your mom. RIP you have been
of a part of our life on earth now go to heaven and bless someone
else gypsy. she will be waiting now go i will take care of the
girls
Snickers, Sept 15, 1992 - January 20, 2012
Our Sweet Snickers....
We will always love you and miss you. You always brought such
happiness and smiles to our home. We are happy that you are
cancer and pain free now. You can go run and play ball like you
used to. We will always have wonderful memories of you that will
last forever. Like, how you would go crazy over getting a new
squeeky ball and you would murder that ball till the squeeky
broke and how when you were so excited, you would run around the
house, jump on the bed and do silly circles. How you would lick
Zero's face till it was sopping wet. Oh, my sweet baby Nugs, how
you will be missed. There's a huge hole in our hearts, but it's
only filled with the love we have for you. You rest and be happy
and free till we meet again.
We love you!!
Mom, Pop, Cameron, Corey and Zero
Snowball, January 5, 2000 -
December 17, 2012
In the spring of 2000, I was finally pregnant at age 41. My
doctor put me on disability because my job was so stressful.
My stepdaughter kept asking: Can we get a dog now that you have
time to take care of it? (yeah, right!) Oh, all right.
Can we get a pit bull? Are you kidding?!
A friend told me about bichons. I said, they look like
stuffed animals. Are they real dogs? Yes! she
said. She was so right.
We brought home our bichon puppy about halfway through my
pregnancy. It took me less than 24 hours to fall deeply in
love, certainly aided by the pregnancy hormones. I knew that
I would have to say goodbye to this baby in about 15 years.
I just wasn’t prepared at 13 years.
As a young puppy, Snowball was scared to jump off the bed or to
climb stairs. We visited a house with cats, and he was
halfway up the stairs chasing the cats before he remembered he was
scared of stairs. He overcame his fears in order to stay close to
me. As an adult, he was content to be alone, as long as we
were somewhere in the house.
Bichons are famously hard to housetrain. Someone said, put a towel
on the kitchen floor, so he’ll start thinking of it as a place to
sleep, not pee. He grabbed the towel in his little teeth and
dragged it away. So we put a brick on the towel. He
used his teeth and 6 pound body to drag the towel and brick
away. He eventually got housetrained. We learned that the
stubborn people in the house had met their match.
I did freelance work at home during my pregnancy. Snowball
barked at the printer. I took him to my husband’s office,
where there is a bust in the hallway. He growled at the
bust.
I had a craving for tuna, and used bits of tuna for
training. Soon I realized he was training me to open a can
of tuna at 1:00 p.m. every day.
My baby was born and we had to stay in the hospital for almost a
week. My husband brought one of the baby’s blankets home for
Snowball to smell, and reported that he gave a very big sniff,
showing that he understood this was important. When we came
home, Snowball, then 8 months, gave a mighty leap onto my
C-section incision. I laughed through the pain, as I’m doing
now.
I took my son out in a stroller. A street person said, what
a cute baby. Thanks, I said. Snowball growled at
him. I apologized. A few minutes later, the man was
screaming obscenities into a pay phone. Snowball knew best.
I took my son in a backpack and let Snowball off leash in a
park. He found a gap in the fence and was gone. It
took me a while to find a much bigger gap to squeeze through with
the baby and backpack. I found him cheerfully wagging his
tail. All the times he took off without me, I eventually
found him cheerfully wagging his tail, or he finally decided to
race back to me.
Same park…bigger boy. Snowball found an abandoned
burrito. We put him on leash and climbed up a hill, then let
him off again. Snowball was back down that hill eating that
burrito so fast. We laughed so hard. He
didn’t even get sick. When the vet asked about his “dietary
indiscretions” during his last illness, I remembered the burrito
and didn’t feel too guilty about the Thanksgiving scraps.
Bichons are water dogs, but he didn’t like to swim. He loved to
wade. The colder the water, the better. The muddier the
water, the better. We never gave him the classic bichon
hairstyle. He looked like a little sheepdog.
He was big for a bichon – 20 pounds. One of his friends was
a big yellow lab in the neighborhood. Snowball was the older
of the two, and they played in our yard, so Snowball was the top
dog. Imagine a 20 pound dog trying to mount a 100 pound dog. He
needed a stepladder.
Snowball loved everyone whom we approved to enter the house,
except one plumber whom he tried to bite. I guess the bill
was too high. The front yard, however, was another
matter. He bit a carpenter (which wasn’t fair, because it
was his boss who was behind schedule) and a UPS delivery
man. Luckily, his little teeth didn’t get through thick work
pants, but those silly UPS guys wear shorts.
It was worth it when he scared off a burglar. I was cleaning
the bathroom when he sounded the alarm. Calm down, Snowball, I’m
be right there. A sliding door was pushed open, and whoever
did it was gone.
With those exceptions, Snowball was extremely friendly. When
a visitor or member of the family was sitting on the couch,
Snowball was right there, snuggling up, and batting the newpaper
(pet me, not that stupid paper). I work weird hours, and he
was always ready for a snuggly nap, taking over my husband’s half
of the bed. I will sure miss the love during those naps.
He would let any child pet him. He chased cats, but never
hurt them. He could play chase for an hour with another dog
if the chemistry was right.
Along the way, a little rescue even smaller than Snowball came our
way. It was never clear who was the top dog. It
changed from day to day.
Less than 48 hours before he died, Snowball greeted us as usual:
charging past us to water the grass, then charging back to lick
us, then barking to the neighborhood “they’re back!” Then he
ran laps in the dining room, then dominated his buddy.
So that’s the story of my happy, devoted, feisty little
Snowball. I will honor his memory by loving his little buddy
and by adopting a second rescue when the time is right.
I am thankful that we had savings so that we could have opted for
surgery if it was likely to do any good. I want to find some way
to spread information about veterinary insurance, so that fewer
people will have to think about money when they should only be
thinking about love.
Thanks for reading. Love and hugs to all who miss their cats and
dogs. Especially those who comforted me during a period of intense
remorse about putting Snowball out of his brief but acute
suffering.
Snowflake, April 2007 - January 28, 2012
To my special, fuzzy little, baby girl Snowflake:
I need you to know all of the joy you brought to
my life (and especially Magic's!) and how very much we will miss
your little bossy and protective ways. You were such a sweet,
little girl and one that we’ll always remember, enjoying her hay
excitedly, running around the house, getting into all sorts of
trouble and always wanting to be first to get any food or
treats. Though your life was short here on Earth, you brought
eternal joy into our lives. I am sorry I could not be there in
your last moments, but I couldn’t bear to see you go. I hope you
know that I didn’t want to let you go, but it seemed best so
that you didn’t suffer any longer than you already were and so
that’s why I left you in such good hands with Greg who loved you
as much as I did and we still do. Snowflake baby girl, Mommy,
Greg and Magic loved you here and will love you forever in our
hearts. We look forward to seeing you again someday healthy and
happy playing at the Rainbow Bridge in Heaven along with our
little bunny boy, Slipper.
I'll love you always and forever,
Your Mommy
Snowflake Myrdel, Feburary 24, 2012
Good bye my little donkey. Snowflake came to us
when she was about 26 years(about 10 years ago). The family that
gave her to us-said that she had lost her last 3 foals and they
did not want to put her thru that again. We loved her form the
first day and she was the hit of the neighbors around her.
Snow(flaker) was never a loud donkey. she wispered. Our 3 year
old loved to sit on her. Snowflake you were a blessing in our
lives--I hope you see Duane at the bridge and walk along with
him. I love and miss you my little donkey.
Jan Truman
Snowy, 20th May 2012
Our dear sweet Snowy,
21 years ago, i picked you from the streets, a tiny fragile
puppy lost to the world. You came into our home and we loved you
with all our hearts. You have seen me through my marriage, met
with my only son and when I left home you became my Mum's best
ever friend. Mum loved you with all her heart. The last few
years when you were blind and so fragile, she hand fed you and
cared for you 24 hours a day. Today you have left us, peacefully
and naturally. You looked so serene and had a smile on your
furry face. GOD has blessed you and blessed us with your
presence and has taken you with HIM to be with HIM in heaven.
Say hello and give big slurpy kisses to GIZMO, who I am sure is
waiting for you, tail wagging at the Rainbow Bridge. We love you
and we do miss you BOTH very very much. We will see you
again....
All our love
Sharon, Mum, Dad, Richard and Jon
Snuggles, 1995 - 7/20/12
Baby Snuggles I have loved you from the second Dad brought you
home, even though you were insanely jealous of me for a long time.
I know after we lost Dad you knew somehow....and you knew I always
loved you and it kills me to lose you but I know you are sitting
on his lap right now happy.
Snugs, 1988 - Sept. 21, 2012
Snugs
1988 - 2012
I can still see your bright blue eyes and feel your soft fur
against me. You were so sweet and loving. You were always so
patient with me, accepting any pill or injection I gave you, even
though I know you hated it.
You asked for very little but you gave so much in return. When I
was Ill, you kept me warm and soothed me. When I was sad,
you had your clever ways to cheer me up. I could never
resist your soothing, caring attention, and before I knew it we
were playing and my sadness lifted. Now I have to manage without
you, and it is difficult. My sadness is deep, as I miss you
so much. You brought incredible comfort and joy to my life,
You had favorite games and would charm me into playing with
you. I loved hide and seek. You would play until exhausted, rest a
few minutes, and then be ready to play again. You loved gardening
with me and I can't put into words how much I enjoyed it too. You
had special games with Rebecca too, and then would fall asleep in
her lap.
You were beautiful to observe. I loved your poses that showed your
perfect markings. You were so symmetrical, with your dark face,
paws and tail, your blond body with a touch of blond in front of
your ears.
You had the softest belly fur possible. You had an incredible
personality. You were always positive, persistent, and full of
energy. Even as you aged, your personality and spirit enabled you
to keep going, even with very difficult and sometimes painful
challenges. You inspire me with your enthusiasm for life.
You were intelligent and curious, always wanting to explore your
surroundings.
You will always be in my heart. But I miss you and would give
anything to hold you again. I loved having you sleep by my side.
There will always be a feeling of emptiness inside of me that you
are no longer around to fill.
Today is a sunny, mild day. Just the weather you enjoyed the
most.
You are a treasure - the best cat I could ever wish
for. You will always be missed.
I love you
Dina Weinstock
Socks Matthew Patterson, 05.25.94 -
08.10.12
What an incredible ride we had for 18.5 yrs - all because of you
we laughed, smiled and were complete.
Don't cry because it's over, Smile because it happened.
-Dr. Seuss
SOPHIE, Approx. 1999 - Dec. 6, 2012
Our Sweet Angel Sophie. We adopted her in 2003. She was a lost
street kitty and was deaf. White, blued eyed baby she was. She
holds my heart now and forever. I miss her soooo much. She will
NEVER be forgotten. Our lives were better for having this sweet,
precious kitty with us for the time we did. The best, sweetest
kitty ever. We love you Sophie, hope you will always remember
that. Thank you Sophie for loving us and being with us.... Maxxey
and Chloe miss you too! (or other 2 kitties adopted 2003/2004)
OUR LOVE ALWAYS, Mommie and Daddy.
(Susan and Todd)
Soxie Sue, 11/24/94 - 07/23/12
Soxie Sue, I love you! I said this to you every single day
and I meant it more and more with each new day. For almost
18 years you gave me unconditional love, companionship and so much
fun. You and your sister were the dearest to my heart
ever.
She left way too soon but when she did you even took on some of
her traits and we went on together, sad and broken hearted but we
still had each other. Now you are with her again I am sure
and I hope you are happy together and will meet me also when
the time comes.
I miss your licking me everyday and your sweetness filled with
love. There will no other dogs that can take your total
special place. There are so many special stories of you and
special times with you and I miss you so much and my heart is
broken now and I wait for the day I can speak your name with a
smile instead of tears.
It was Seth that got me to finally get a little dog for the first
time in my life and Violet that convinced me to get you when I
bought your sissy. Best decisions I ever made and never
regretted for a moment.
You were loved by many but none more than by me. There are so many
questions I asked myself about your leaving and maybe now it
doesn't matter or so say others but the questions do not stop in
my head and heart. My love for you and your sister will
never ever stop or lessen, I know this as your sissy has been gone
for 8 years and I still grieve so much for her and now I
have to miss you both and look so forward to holding you
again. Life is short and time is relative so I know it won't
truly be all that long before we are together again.
I love you so very much...I can't even say goodbye so I'll just
say "till later little Sugar Pie" Soxie Sue, I will always
love you. love and hugs, mommy
spacemonkeyfufu, 1-1-2000 - 4-2-2012
i miss you so much it hurts. I love you so much
it hurts. Every second of all of my hurting, I am so happy that
you are not hurting.I love you master doo, dr.fush, sushi, doody
pants, doo doo muffin, sushu, mr.doo, spacemonkeyfufu, fushi, my
awesome cat, my best friend.
Spanky, April 25, 2005 - Jan. 30, 2012
Spanky my boy, I loved you and your brother from
the minute I laid eyes on you when you were first born. You were
such a joy and had the prettiest face ever and mommie misses
seeing it. I miss you so much especially at feedings and your
not here to remind me two hours before feedings that it's
nearing the time to feed you, your brother, and the four girls.
I miss that so much! I miss you lying at my head purring me to
sleep for afternoon naps and you cuddling in my arms for lovins
and to nap throughout the day~yep we'd both nap! I miss you so
much and I didn't know you were sick and I feel so bad about it
but I sure do love you and I know you love me too. Your bother
and the others miss you so very much! You run and play now my
baby, free of the illness, and we will see one another again
someday. I Love and Miss you my baby and mommie loves you to no
end!
SPARKY, 01/12/95 - 3/16/12
Dear SPARKY,
You came into my life a
playful little kitten with so much spark, so we called you
Sparky. As you got older you remained loving and caring for all
around you. SPARKY, words cannot express the joy you have given
me for 17 years.
I will never forget you and I will be
waiting for the moment we meet again and go together to a place
where there is no more sickness, no more sadness and no more
death. For now my Sparky, you are new again and your sickness is
gone forever. Your mommy loves you.
Spuds, 09/23/1993 - 08/13/2010
My little love:
It's been two years, and I still miss you SO MUCH.
I love you, my Spudsin -- I will love you forever. ♥
Tell my baby girl Minky that I love her & miss her, too.
See you on the other side, my sweet kitty.
*Love & HUGZ*
~*~ Mommy-Nikki ~*~
Spunky, 11/20/1995 - 09/13/2012
To Spunky, Best dog ever, I miss you so much, it's only been a
week....
You were the best dog ever, so smart and quick to learn. We
had a lot of fun together, hiking and going on walks
together. I remember how you loved playing with the "Bumble
Ball" when you were young, grabbing it and running around the
house, throwing it in the air and then jumping on top of it,
growling. And how you loved running around the pool, barking
and jumping over the waterfall chasing Daddy around while he swam
laps, until you would finally jump in after him! And how on
Christmas morning, you were as excited as Randall was to be able
to open your presents and check out what "Santa" left in your
Christmas stocking! Thank-you for being my sole companion
when I moved away and for sticking by me through my trials and
errors. We made it back together to live in the big house
with Daddy. I hope you get plenty of treats and have lots of
fun days in Heaven, now I know that you will be able to run and
jump like you used too, plus you'll be able to see all the other
dogs too! Please wait for me, I can hardly wait to see you
again. Mommy loves you very much and I miss you terribly.
Night, night old man, sweet dreams, Mommie loves you. xoxoxox
Stan, 18/10/10 - 26/05/12
To our beloved and ever naughty Stan-the-man! A
mischievous soul who knew no bounds with food or love - Carter
misses his feline snuggling buddy and Tenessess misses the pest
that was you. We all miss you and cannot believe that you were
taken from us in such cruel circumstances and so young, 18
months is no age. You are back home now, resting in the garden
that you so loved although the birds and squirrels can breathe a
sigh of relief. Give the others, Harry, Pepper and Vester hell
my sweet Stanley Boy!!! We will miss you every day and will
never ever forget you.
Jo, Alan & Seren XXXXXX
Stardust, 1/29/2001 - 2/25/2012
Stardust had major cancer surgery 6 months ago. I
kept telling myself, "maybe they got it all", because she had
never had so much energy and clarity. They gave her 1-12 months
to live and she made it until last Friday. I am so heartbroken,
and her little shadow who followed her everywhere has not eaten
since then. I hate to leave the house because she seems so lost.
I ask for a sign that she had made it over Rainbow Bridge and
when I was on my computer that evening, I heard a chime as if
someone was in my living room playing my piano. About an hour
later I heard the same chime but a little longer. It may have
been a music box resettling but I believe it was her good-bye to
me and that she was happy in flight over Rainbow Bridge. We will
miss her forever.
Stefen's Hans ABU known as Hans, January 9,
1998 - April 5, 2008
Hans,
This is your Birthday Baby Boy!
To the Gentle Giant of our lives!
We think of you every day and still miss you soo much.
It doesn't seen to get any easier as the years go by, know that
we all Love you and will never forget you. Looking forward to
seeing you again.
Oh, we know that you sent Sully (our rescue Rottie)he needed a
home, to us as Sophia needed a brother to teach all that you had
taught her. Thank You Baby Boy! Daddy, Tammy and I needed him
also.
Love You,
Daddy, Mommy,Sissy Tammy,Sissy Sophia Brother Rick and Brother
Sully
Stevie, 05/10/2000 -
05/12/2000
my dear sweet stevie--there is such a huge hole in my heart and it
doesn't seem to heal...
the empty feeling….the absence of life….
when I walk in the door….and no little furry face is there to
greet me...
with a little pom-pommed tail quivering like a helicopter to
let me know how joyful she is to see me…
when I am at my desk and make a noise, like knocking over a file
over something…
and a little tiny head appears around a corner to look and
silently say "are you ok?"
when I take a shower, and my devoted little fur baby curls up on
my dirty clothes on the floor and
longingly looks up at me when I exit the shower to say:
"see, I guarded your discarded garments"…
as I am absorbed in my work on the computer and I feel this
penetrating gaze and look over at this beautiful little face with
deep dark eyes
looking at mine and saying : hey you---get me in the stroller for
my walk! and off we go..
her food, her meds, her leashes and collars…
her bowls, her pillows, her blankets, her toys…
her 'cookies' and chew sticks….
her very presence and spirit….
I cannot believe the silence in my home after 12 years of love and
joy….
my precious stevie, my healer, my friend….I miss you more
than there are words….
god help me as I don't know how to get through a day with out you.
Stevie, 1999 - 5/27/12
To my Blind and Best Friend of all time ... you are the smartest
and brightest star under in the sky! I so Love & Miss You!You
gave me the best years of my life by never leaving my side and
always loving me! I will NEVER forget you my friend!
STORM, Dec 1996 - Too
Soon 2011
To
My Friend, True of Heart, pure of Soul. From the first time I
saw you in that Window, and lost my Heart to you, until you
left, because it was time to be with your 3 brothers, and Aunt
Beauty. Never a day went by I didn't Love you as a Father would
Love a Son. Good day, Bad day, you always remained my best
friend. Waiting
the Gate every Saturday morning, knowing I would bring you fresh
Bagels, to munch, and hide under my pillow for later. I wonder
why the Powers to be let Turtles live to 100, only to lose you
in 15 short years. I can only pray you are there waiting for me
over the Bridge, when I come to be with you forever. I will
never forget you, My White Wolf, strong, brave, loving, and
loyal. From the time I took you in my arms at 8 wks old, until
we had to part. You never gave me a reason to be angry, or sorry
me were put together. The one True thing in my Life, that filled
my Heart, and gave me Joy I
MISS YOU
Sugar, 6/12/2001 - 2/29/2012
I have never had a dog quite like Sugar. She had
been through so much in her life. Her life was filled with
championships, titles, visiting the sick in hospitals and
nursing homes and being an ambassador of furry, unconditional
love.
She really asked for so little and gave so, so
much. Her original owner wanted her to retire in a home with
other pet dogs and a family to love her and give her a real
home. The owner said Sugar "picked me" and there was no doubt
whose dog she wanted to be,
Immediately Sugar snuggled her way into a
permanent place in my heart. In the short time we were together,
I was blessed with this gentle little dog. She was a pure joy.
She loved pizza and root beer and followed me everywhere and had
to be in sight of me at all times.
Whether watching television, working on projects
or going “bye-bye”, she was always there. She had a very calming
effect on me and helped me with my depression. Sugar was a very
dignified dog. The two best gifts I could give her was a home
for nearly two years and then, when it came time, to end her
pain peacefully and let her go to the Rainbow Bridge to play
with her sisters Schatzie (1981-1996), and Schafer (1994-2009)
in heaven.
I held her as she munched on cookies and ice
water (her favorite). She drifted across the Rainbow Bridge and
met up with our family already there. Probably a big party was
held in her honor. She deserves it.
I can't remember all the championships and titles
in your name, Sugar, but you will always be "Sugar Paws" to me.
I love you Sugar and always will. Please have faith as we all
will be reunited soon.
I will always leave a candle burning in the den
window to guide you home any time you wish to visit. I will call
you name out loud when I need you. Even though I probably won't
be able to see you, I know you will come running to be with me
and I will feel that calming presence again. Unconditional love
knows no boundaries, Sugar. We will always be together in
spirit. And someday soon you will see me at the edge of the
Rainbow Bridge and from that moment on, we will never, ever be
separated again. What a joyous celebration it will be. I can’t
wait to see you again.
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
I love you Sugar,
Dad (Dave Witham)
(Thank you for allowing me this forum to express
my love and my feelings of loss for Sugar.)
Sugar Pie Too Cute, 10/23/95 -
06/04/12
Sugar Pie honey bunch, you know that I love you, can't help
myself, I love you and nobody else! That was your
song! Mommy & Daddy would sing it to you all the
time! It was kind of like your theme song. You were
our little "Pookey"! I still remember the day Daddy came
home and said he saw the most beautiful little redhead in the
world, and that I was gonna fall in love with her. And he
was right. I fell in love with you the moment I laid eyes on
you. You were the best little furbaby! Mommy &
Daddy miss you so much, Sugar. We know that all your pain is
gone and that you are with your four other sisters. May God
Bless you, Sugar! It hurts so much that you are not with us, but
we know that someday Mommy & Daddy will be with you and your
sisters. You will be there waiting to walk over the rainbow
bridge with Mommy & Daddy and all your sisters. We will
be one big happy family again! May God Bless you and keep
you well! Till we meet again.....
Summer, 3/7/2000 - 3/17/2012
Summer was a very loving, caring dog...daughter,
sister, companion. She was our protector, our alarm, and the
world's best greetor from her smile to her out of control
wagging tail. She will be missed more than she'll ever know. I
love you Summer girl.
Rick, Julee, and Logan
Sundance, 04/12/2003 - 09/20/2012
My Sundance, you will always be in my heart, forever and always.
You were and are my buddy. Such a sweet face, and such deep
eyes, the playful way about you always lifted my spirits. I
pray you are running and playing with no pain. I will see
you again and hold you.
I love you.
Sunday
I will never see you, again.
You will never be at my feet.
You will never rest in my lap.
You will never lay where I sleep.
I will never see you, again.
In my hand, your tail will never flick.
On my face, I'll never feel another lick.
I will never see you, again.
But, I will always love you.
I will ALWAYS love you.
And, I will NEVER forget you,
Though, I will never see you, again.
Sushi, july 4 1996 - march 19 2012
Sushi was an Akhiok mini-mut; born in the village
of Akhiok on Kodiak Island Alaska in the summer of 1996. Sushi
was my faithful and constant companion for 16 years. Sushi was
well traveled and lived in the town of Kodiak, then Lubbock, Tx.
then Plantation, FL and then back to Kodiak. She loved to play
fetch and go for long walks at Fort Ambercrombie National Park
and at the Buskin Beach.Sushi loved to ride in the car and go
places. She was my lap dog, always there when I would sit down,
even when she could no longer jump up on the couch or bed she
would stand there until I lifted her up. She loved to curl up in
the sunshine and take a nap. I love you Sushi and I am sure that
we will meet again on the other side. I treasure the joy and
pleasure you brought to me our family. Until then sweetie you
have fun chasing those butterflies and napping in the warm sun.
Give Bear dog some kisses from all of us.
Susie Q, 10 years old
7/27/2012
My sweet Susie. Thank you, Susie for letting us be in your
life! You are such a good girl and did such a good job
loving and protecting us! Run free and happy and play with
Collier and Kenna and Dandy! Mama is there too so love her
and I will be with you again. I pray you will be there
waiting for me when it's my turn to cross that bridge! I LOVE YOU
MY BABY! YOU ARE A GOOD GIRL!!! I will miss you always. You
will never leave my heart
Suzy, 6 June,1997 - March 02,2012
Suzy Sarkar(June 11th1997 - March 2nd 2012)
Suzy you came into our lives in the early days of August 1997,
barely eight weeks old a little fur ball and since then you have
given us joy, laughter and fun times with your pranks,
naughtiness a...nd playtimes. You gave us hope, you made us feel
special and you treated us as though we were the best in the
world. You made each day worth living, you made us forget our
sorrows, our despair, our anger and our worries. You gave us
unconditional love and taught us that enjoyment can be found in
the simplest things like playing in the mud, running after a
ball or gecko or squirrel. You never left our side when we were
sick and protected us when needed.
Suzy you were an amazing friend. You have made everybody love
you, even those who were scared of dogs, those who did not like
dogs, those who did not care about dogs and those who claimed to
be not a dog person.
Suzy, you did not speak but your eyes or your bark spoke a
thousand words. In your own way you expressed love, you
expressed gratitude and you expressed sadness. You taught us
that if you give love you WILL get back love no matter what.
But today we said good bye to each other. We will cherish your
memory as long as we live. Love you forever.
My heart bleeds
My eyes are wet
I hold you tight
As I walk to the vet
You are weak
You are frail
You look into my eyes
And try to wag your tail
You lift your head
A question in your eyes
Tears flow, I kiss you again
And silently you say good bye
You gave us joy
You gave us laughter
You were our angel
And you will be foreverSee More
Svante, July 8, 2002 - November 7, 2011
I was not prepared to lose you so early, my
beloved Svante. We still had many years to spend together, you
and I! But I found you dead under a hedge, without any clear
reason. Why? I will never know. I miss you so much, you were so
special to me. Still, I can not think of you without tears in my
eyes. I miss you so much! Every day I see you welcoming me when
I come back home, I see you sleeping on the sofa by my side, I
see you looking at me with those sweet eyes and I feel your fur,
warm, soft and thick that smells of the forest you loved. You
were so beautiful and very, very special! You'll be in my heart
for ever, I love you so much.
Your mom
Sweetie Pie, April 28 2005
My little Sweetie Pie was brought to me by The Cocker Spaniel
Rescue Center. She was a puppy mill breeder. After 9 years of
living in a cage she could no longer have babies and was
'discarded'. l bought her site unseen. She bounded up my stairs,
ran to me and started licking me. She had been debarked, most of
her teeth were missing, and she was swayback from having liter
after liter of puppies. She wasn't potty trained, but l did get
her paper trained after awhile. When l would come home she would
whimper and whine to show her excitement. l had that little love
for 5 WONDERFUL years. l miss her Every day. l have learned to
live without her, and have a new puppy mill girl to keep me
company. l will never forget her. And l will never FORGIVE the
puppy mill that did that to her and others like her. On April 28
at 11:30 in the morning l brought her to the vet for the last
time. Her kidneys were failing, she was on an i.v. at home for
fluids. She hung on for me as long as she could. When she
passed you could see the sigh in her body as she crossed over the
Rainbow Bridge. l pray she is happy where she is. And if dogs
DON'T go to heaven, when l die l want to go where they go.
Sweetie Pie, 01/24/2012
Sweetie, you were a standard every time I visited
your humans for many, many years. You were my bud's constant
companion through a number of human passings.
Today was your time to cross the bridge. Your human said you
passed easy and I am glad.
I could see the time approaching as I watched you get weaker and
lose your hearing and sight but you held on.
Going to the chat room will never be the same since I can't ask
"How's Sweetie"?
Now you are at the Rainbow Bridge with Rocky, Willie, Lady, Nora
and Mary and all the dogs we loved and lost.
It makes me feel better to know all of you are there waiting for
us.
Until then, little Sweetie, you rest easy and we'll all be there
to see you before we know it.
Bob
Sylvester, 08/01/08 - 10/06/12
You were the greatest soul mate the family has ever
had the privilege of caring for and loving so dearly. You
knew when and how to make us laugh and what toys you wanted to
play with. You loved the morning sunshine in the bay
window and the patio with all my gardenias that you loved to
smell.
You never complained, you were my permanent lap
cat in the evenings, I miss you sitting by me when working on the
computer, wanting to play with the keyboard for fun. Your
playmate, Littlebit, has been looking for you and wishes you were
here with her now.
I regret you could not stay any longer than you
did, but the pain of the cancer was too unbearable for you, so we
made our last journey to our vet, it was a peaceful and quiet
ride, the fresh air in your face and the sunshine glimmering your
beautiful eyes and shimmering coat. You were tucked in your
blanket in my arms when we said our last good byes, a warm hug and
kiss on your forhead and you kissed my hand as you entered your
eternal sleep.
Now romp through the flowers and fields once
again my love and remember we will embrace one another again only
this time forever.
