Year
2013 Tributes
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posted in other years)
For pet names beginning with "W".
Wags, 11/23/98 - 2/16/13 
"Our beloved Wags. . .You gave us 14 years of unconditional
love. Every day you made us happy, whether we were going for a
walk, swimming in the pool, going to the beach, taking a ride in
the truck or car or waiting for us to sneak you food at dinner.
I miss you coming in for your midnight snack and belly rub.
These are all wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. We
will always love you and miss you.
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
Waldo, Spring 2001? - 11/1/2013?
During the spring of 2001 (or maybe it was 2000) in excess of 38
kittens were born in and around the Townhouse I lived in. This was
a result of many renters leaving their unneutered cats behind,
many who became feral. Of course, this calamity took a few years
to escalate to the monstrous stray problem that developed. I
heroically took on the task of finding homes for the 38 that I
captured. I successfully found homes for all but six. My sister
took one of these and I kept the other five. Waldo was one of the
five.
He was a mild mannered cat. Got along
with just about anyone. As a kitten, he was not really cute. But
he grew into a lovely grey tiger with big, soulful gold eyes. He
constantly kneaded my abdomen and flopped down along side me on
the couch. He cuddled with any other cat that would let him. He
gained some weight in his later years and his preferred activity
was napping. He was sooo cuddly!
On Friday, 11/1, I noticed he did not
come downstairs for breakfast. This was not a big deal. He’s done
that before. I went to work and, when I came home, just put more
dry food out for everybody and went to bed. The next morning he
again wasn’t there. I went about doing chores. I noticed I still
haven’t seen him and, although it was not unusual for our paths
not to cross, this terrible foreboding washed over me. I started
to call him and he did not come. With the help of a flashlight, I
scouted out anyplace he could be. Under beds, tables, and chairs.
Finally, I found him hiding within a bookcase. He went and found a
quiet place and died there. He had a bloody nose. I don’t know
what caused this. He was fine and did not act sick or anything.
Perhaps he suffered some physical trauma and I am so sorry I was
not there to help. I felt utterly foolish for not having looked
for him sooner. I may have been able to do something for him. I
buried him in the backyard and cried.
I called him Waldo because of the picture
game “Where’s Waldo”. Even as a kitten he tended to disappear.
Wherever you are now, remember that I love you and hope you are in
heaven with all your buddies. Most especially Pywacket and Gizmo.
I’m sure they are welcoming you. I’m so sorry to have lost you.
You were a wonderful cat and a pleasure to have called my own.
Love,
Mom Gaby
Walker, 11/02/2013 
To My Beautiful gentle giant, Walker,
I miss you so much. You were my guide and my shadow. I miss you
following me everywhere.
I hope you are playing happily with new friends. I would love if
you would come to me in a dream to let me know letting you go was
the right thing to do. I saw the pain in your eyes and could not
bear to see you get worse. You were our alpha dog in the house and
you felt the need to lead your brothers and sister outside and
herd everyone back in. It was too straining on you to continue
that responsibility. I hated seeing you suffer.
Rest in peace my beautiful, faithful, boy.
We love you,
Mom, Dad, Murphy, Chip, &Tiki
Whiskers, August 1993 - February 1,
2013
To Whiskers, my female calico cat who was a part of my life for 18
years and one half. You have been the best cat I have ever had.
Very spoiled but you outlived two other male cats Vader one and
Vader two. I miss your meow and you pickiness with your food. I
know you loved Fancy Feast especially the Fish and Shrimp. That
was your favorite. I know you are in a better place. I know you
were dying when diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. I would
have done anything to keep you longer. I hope to see you again one
of these days up in heaven.
Love you and miss you.
Willie, 12/12/98 - 11/11/13
my dear friend and buddy Willie: I will miss you very much. You
were always there for me all those years and now that you are gone
I will miss you so very much at night when you would cuddle
up with me in bed. I'm just sorry I didn't know you were so ill
and suffering so much but you will always live in my heart now and
forever I love you Mommy
Willie II, 1/18/99 - 7/9/13
Willie,I can't believe how much it hurts to not have you around. I
hope you are chasing after your yellow and orange footballs
forever and barking for you treats. I hope you know I loved
you very much and did everything I could to make your life easier
as you got older. I have already caught myself worrying
about you several times a day. Now I sit here at work during
lunch instead of coming home to let you out and to give you a
treat to find. You really helped me in ways I am only
starting to understand. I hope your with Gina, Willie,
Weebee, Charlie(2), Sally, Sadie, Churchill, Kalie, Trixie, Chesa
and Sasha. Someday we will be together again. Miss You
buddy. Miss you so much...
Willow (Wonka), November, 1999 - March
20, 2013
Our little pink Pittie went to the Bridge tonight. She was
our baby, our sweetheart, our Wonka, and John's 'Pizza', she was a
one-of-a-kind velcro dog.
Willow didn't just love too much, it was also that she could never
get enough. She would kiss for hours and if you tried to
stop her she only kissed back even more uncontrollably. She
hugged at every opportunity and when being petted the hand was not
allowed to stop touching her, ever! She needed to be touched
at all times and our home lost many things throughout the years
when she wasn't being accommodated in this way. And it was
our fault for going outside without her.
She stole our hearts and burrowed in so deeply, her loss is truly
like no other. The joy she gave us for 13+ years is almost
indescribable and we are better humans for having had her in our
lives.
She is now reunited with her buds Murphy & Midgie, and best
buds Harley and Sarah, the latter of whom she is now squeezing
tightly around the waist.
Be at peace sweet Willow and enjoy the endless swimming in
Heaven's waters.
Forever missed by Kim & L.J., Windser who adored her, Tigger,
Milli, Murphie and Mojo.
xo xo xo
Willow field of dreams, 13 July 1998 -
25th June 2013
Willow my darling beautiful girl you are gone from my sight and I
am so lost without you. You are so terribly missed, you were my
whole world & my best friend & each day is a darker place
with out you here. When we first met 15 years ago you were just
the loveliest puppy & you made it Crystal clear that you
wanted to be with me & so began the most amazing years of my
life. Thank you so much for coming into my life & being the
best friend a girl could have,I thank God each day for you &
ask that he keeps you safe in his care. Be happy & free
gorgeous girl until we meet again,you will forever remain in my
heart. Love you always. Mummy.xx
