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Calleum, 04/29/10 - 03/23/14 Small Cam

A Tribute to Calleum

My life partner called me on Father's Day 2010 from his work. "There's an adorable kitten that has been orphaned by his mother and needs a home....will you come pick him up?"

We named him "Calleum". He was tiny - still in need of a bottle. Our vet checked him out and said he was only about six weeks old but in good health. We nursed him, pampered him, spoiled him, and fell in love with the sweetest of all the cats.

That was the start of a 4-year love affair between Calleum and I. He immediately took to me as his Daddy, and became my "familiar". The love between us was so special - he would look deep into my eyes with such soulful expression; he understood me and me him.

Of our four cats, Calleum was always the "baby" and like a child to us. He slept between my legs every night and was always close to me during the day. Whenever I would leave the house, he would go to that door and faithfully wait for hours, anticipating my return.

Late in 2013, I noticed a change in his overall health. He seemed to not be able to put on weight. We had him checked out at the vet - he had a mild fever and was prescribed antibiotics and we saw significant improvement.

About two weeks ago, we noticed a more pronounced lethargy, lack of appetite, and playfulness. On Thursday, March 13, we took him to our vet again - he had a 105-degree fever and was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection.

The liquid antibiotics only seemed to make his condition worse, as he quit eating and drinking. On Saturday, March 15, we rushed him to the local 24-hour Emergency Vet Clinic, where he was given an antibiotic shot and fluids for rehydration. He was released 24-hours later back to his loving parents.

Last week, we were thrilled that he was feeling better; he was finally eating and drinking again and not in distress. His eyes were alive again. The antibiotics were working - our Calleum was better!

This past Friday night, I noticed Calleum coughing a bit, trying to clear his lungs. He wasn't in distress and did not seem to have a temperature, so we just monitored his condition (which was stable). We decided that it would probably be a good idea to make a return visit to our regular vet on Monday for a reevaluation.

On Saturday, I stopped by the Emergency Clinic and had the vet prescribe two more doses of Baytril (oral antibiotic), to ensure that he didn't relapse before Monday.

On Sunday, March 23, 2014 (yesterday), I had to run a few errands and left the house around 12:30 PM while my life partner (who works at night) slept. I returned home around 2:45PM. When I walked in the garage door, Calleum was on the floor by the door and lifeless.

At first, I thought he was just napping at the door and waiting for his Daddy to return home. I nudged him, but he didn't move and I noticed his eyes were open. I picked him up and he was limp and not breathing, but body still warm.

I tried to revive him with mouth to mouth, but sadly, my little Angel had already left us. There was no bringing him back. My life partner had heard me screaming Calleum's name and came rushing from the bedroom, only to find me sitting on the floor sobbing uncontrollably with Calleum cradled in my arms.

It's been over (24) hours now and I can't stop crying. I feel like I'm in a bad dream/nightmare, and I'm going to wake up and find my sweet baby sleeping between my legs.

But the reality is, it's a living nightmare and not a dream - we've lost the sweetest, most affectionate, and loving friend a human being could ever have been blessed to know. He died much too young.

I'm coping with the guilt of not being here for him. Maybe I could have gotten an airway open when he started coughing up the crud from his lungs. If I just hadn't made that last (30) minute stop at Wal-Mart, he'd still be with us today. If only I/the vet had recognized that his illness was more serious/acute than we realized, then the outcome would have been different.

But he's gone and there's no bringing him back. I am agonizing over the loss of a best friend and the sweetest love that a human can know. I hope that wherever he is (beyond the Rainbow Bridge), that he is safe, loved, and at peace. I hope that he still carries that special bond that his Dad has for him and that we will be reunited again some day.

Calleum, your Daddies are heartbroken and grieving deeply - we know that life will never be the same without you. Thank you for the joy and happiness you brought to our souls.

We will miss you every hour and every day. You are forever a part of us.

Daddy E and Daddy D

Carl, October 2005 - December 1, 2014 Small Cam

The gentlest soul I have ever known, my best friend, Carl the Bunny, left this earth for the Rainbow Bridge on December 1, 2014 at 5:45am.

Dearest Carl, words come haltingly and with difficulty as my heart has been rent apart by your passing, my tears flow easily as all my thoughts are of you. I apologize to you Carl, that I was not as prompt as I should have been in posting this tribute. My sorrow is great and I have found it very hard to come up with the right words.

So let me tell you Carl that I cannot begin to describe the happiness that you gave me. I will never forget the joy that I had when watching you at play or the times when we shared quiet time together while sitting on the couch watching TV as I petted you or rubbed your cheek. I loved it when I would feed you a treat, as you loved your carrots and your pumpkin seeds so much!

You never asked for anything other than to be loved. You were my little 'Love Muffin'. A small black ball of fur that when happy would do that a backwards flip in the air! You took great happiness in being petted, having your ears scratched, or just being able to sit next to me. And you would always greet me in the morning by excitedly scratching and pulling on the sides of your hutch telling me you wanted out so that you could sit on the sofa.

Your love was unconditional and you would show it by snuggling up next to me or by licking my hand ('Carl's Kisses') as I rubbed you cheek. You truly demonstrated the biblical passage, "Love is patient, love is kind. It is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres..."

But now my dear companion, my littlest best friend, our paths diverge. You have been called home to God. I grieve over losing you. I grieve knowing that your last hours on this earth were painful ones. I held you during that long night, trying to comfort you, knowing you were ill but helpless to aid you as I waited for the doctor's office to open in the morning. I prayed that you would hang on, that you would never leave me, but the morning's light was something that you never were able to see and you passed from this world as I cradled you lovingly in my arms. I sobbed uncontrollably and pleaded with the Almighty that you not be taken from my side but God's will be done and you were gone.

My prayer now is that you will be waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge. There are those that say the Rainbow Bridge is real and I fervently pray to God that it is so. I ask the Father daily to please show me mercy and let me know that you are fine by giving me a 'sign' and that if the 'Bridge' exists that I may meet you there someday and that we shall never be parted again.

So dear Carl I will say goodbye for now. May God Almighty allow me to feel your gentle presence at my side as I go through life and my little bunny you will always be with me... In my heart, in my mind, and in my soul. Till we meet again... I love you! 
Carrie Bear, 8/28/02 - 6/18/14 Small Cam

My little Scottie girl is the smartest dog that has ever graced my life.  She was conversational (in her own way) and she protected me with a warrior spirit.  She never left my side when we were together and always sent me off with bark every time I left. She always looked at me with deep soulful contemplation.  She is gone now and the hole in my life is huge.  She is unconditional love and adores me as much as I adore her.  I know she is playing with all of the other precious angels on the Rainbow Bridge.  I love her so!!!!  I pray I will be able to hold her in my heart without pain but with the joy of memory and honor for such a beautiful soul. 
Casper, July 4, 1998 - November 28, 2014 Small Cam

Casper, our handsome little man. We miss you so much, your face, your bark and the patter of your feet as you roam the house. As you grew older it was fun to modify the house for you. When you could no longer
jump up on the bed we moved the mattress to the floor so we could all sleep together. We then built a ramp to the backyard which you loved to give you easy access.

Seventeen years is a long life, Although your eyesight grew dim we loved you, when your hair began to gray we loved you, when you lost weight we loved you, when your hind legs no longer supported you we loved you, when you ate your head hung sideways in the dish and we helped you and we loved you. All the same when we held you in our arms we still saw our handsome little man and we loved you.

When we took you to the vet we were unaware of the severity of your health. The vet said you were in critical condition and I began to sob uncontrollably. The decision to put you to sleep was so hard and we feel so guilty please forgive us. I just want you to know that having you with us for the past 17 years has been the most joyous of our life. We look forward to the day we join you.

All Our Love
Casper, 10/02/2007 - 10/01/2014 Small Cam

Our darling Casper.

You had to leave us so suddenly, that even now, your Mommy and Daddy find it hard to accept, that you are no longer with us!

You brought so much love, humour, affection and loyalty to us, that you must have been sent to us from heaven!

You are my last thought at night, and my first thought in the morning.

I so look forward to seeing you again Cas., so please do not forget me or your mommy.

I could not be with you on your last day on Earth, I am sorry I was not with you sweetheart, but if I could have been, you know that I would not have wanted to be anywhere else, but believe me Cas., your mommy and I were with you all the time.

I felt that you were saying good-bye to me in the car, it was such a special moment between us.

The important thing now is that you are no longer in pain, you are not suffering, you are with your grandad who cuddled you as a puppy, before he too, was sadly taken from this earth.

Please wait for us Cas., I cannot wait until we are reunited.

You are and always will remain, our baby, and we feel you are with us still at all times, so I hope and pray you can feel that we are with you, inseparable for all eternity.

So I refuse to say goodbye to you Cas., for when I have to leave this Earth, I will not rest until we are together again.

So until we meet again, God Bless you Casper, and take care of yourself-- I am sending you this message with all the love of your family.

You are unique, the best, our loss is heavens gain; you are simply irreplaceable.

Till we meet again, lots and lots of hugs and kisses from Mommy and Daddy, and the rest of your loving family, who do so miss you.

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and a special "x" from daddy!!!

Cassie, 07/23/2002 - 09/10/2014 Small Cam

There are no words that can express how much you are loved and how so very much more you are missed.  Thank you so much for 12 wonderful years of unconditional love and companionship.  You will always be in our hearts and thoughts until we meet again.

Love Mum, Eric, and Sophie
Cat, Unk/ 1997 - 12/17/2914 Small Cam

In memory of my Cat, True friend, he was loving, kind a caring. Rest in peace, my beautiful baby boy. Mama misses you so much. I am grateful for all special time we had, I would give anything to have you back. Please wait for me at the Rainbow bridge until we meet again.
Ceaser, Sept 5th 2000 - Feb. 10th 2011 Small Cam

Ceaser, My Chocolate Lab..He had many trials and surgerys..But was a great guy through every thing..This was a perfect perfect best friend..Ceas you were so much fun when it came time every weekend in the summer to go see cows (trips to the cabin) Ceas I cant stand the fact that you are not with me right this minute..I miss your kisses, I miss you sleeping in the bed, I miss you not greeting me everyday at the door..You were the best and most loyal guy ever..well you went to sleep at 9:18 A.M. on Feb 10th 2011..I have not gone one day without crying my eyes out, and its been 3 years today..I miss you so much and I really do pray we will meet again..Love Me (me love you)
Charles Bronson aka Charlie, 10/01/2010 - 10/03/2014 Small Cam

On October 3rd 2014, God needed another angel. His name was Charlie and he had a mum and dad that loved him very much and an older sister called Lola.
Charlie loved his life, every morning he loved to go out on his balcony and enjoy watching the birds, squirrels and catching some rays of sunshine. At night, he enjoyed sitting on his daddy's lap to watch a movie or be on the computer. He also had lots of different outfits he loved to wear.
Charlies life was cut short and the age of four by an awful non curable virus called FIP. His older sister, Lola, nursed him until the end. His family is extremely upset and miss him so much but believe that he is waiting for the day to come, to meet us at the rainbow bridge and never to be parted again. Until then, we will see you in our dreams, Charlie Brown and you will always be loved x
Charley, June, 2000 - July 20, 2013 Small Cam

My baby girl. I will carry you in my heart forever. You were always there for me. Never judging, just loving me. When I was upset you would come and lay with me, comforting me. When you were a kitten, you had so much energy! You would chase the mouse on the computer screen. You always played hide and seek, even as you got older. I loved playing hide and go seek with you. You would "get" me! And you  would ruuuun! As you got older you would run and flop on your side with a "umpf!!", stretch, and insist that I rub your belly; something your daddy taught you. You loved your nose rubbed. Sometimes so hard! You would tilt your head and push it against my finger. Then you would take your tongue and lick your nose or sneeze. Daddy would get so mad when I would rub your nose to the point you would sneeze! But you loved it so much. Another thing you loved to do was eat! You knew the words "eat", "treat", and "hungry". Daddy taught you "ok". Your big, beautiful green eyes would get so big and bright and you would have the loudest meow which would change in tone the closer the plate got to your mouth :) You never left a morsel! Daddy would say "the baaaaby giiiiirrrrl!!" like he was an announcer at a boxing match when he got home! You loved your nite nite treats in the evening, usually greenie dental treats. You got three of them a night and you would take your paw and paw at them in my hand to get them. You used to paw at my arm when there was rotisserie chicken around too :) You were always curious as to what we had! You would take your paw and try to intercept the path to our mouth by tugging on our arm so we would share with you. Oh the cream cheese, milk, really anything you loved! You were such a foodie. We couldn't eat chicken around you unless we shared. Which we always happily did. You would keep me company when I was pregnant and eating cereal in the middle of the night by jumping up on the table waiting patiently for a lick or two of milk. Your eyes would become almond shaped with satisfaction. I just loved that expression. You liked to go "under" the blankets when our legs would make a tent, take a bath and then a nap. You just wanted to be close, and we wanted to be close to you. You would look at me with such love, look me right in the eyes. I would tell you I love you and that you were my baby girl and you would smile by somewhat closing your eyes. I sang You are My Charley to the tune of You are My Sunshine and you would just smile at me. I loved that you greeted me every day when I came home. You would wait for me, much to the dismay of the interrupted love time with Daddy. You would wait for Daddy on the kitchen table and if he came through the door wherever you would be you would get up to greet him. I miss you smelling the air after a rain; watching you tip your head back and forth. After you would poop you would run through the house, always putting the hallway rug at an angle and then scratch at the rug in your room. I believe this is how you injured your right back leg, giving you a "clickety clack" that you would have for the rest of your life. You couldnt sneak up on me with that knee! Although I still loved playing hide and seek :) Oh how I loved our love sessions after your nite nites!! You would roll over on your back for your belly to be rubbed and you would stick out your back leg stiff and straight into the air! I called it your Fog Horn Leg Horn :) And the Double Dip! Belly rub and a back rub at the same time! You loved it when I would pick you up and we would go outside or walk around the house and explore. You would take your paw and hold my index finger so tight. You loved the pottery barn blanket and you would snuggle by the fire with us. I still cannot close the doors all the way, I never will. I loved it when you snored :) And snorted when you stretched. And sometimes you would meow and yawn at the same time. You are just precious. The Japanese flying beetles we now call Charley Bugs in honor of your fascination with them. I miss your purrs, your love, your companionship. I miss you so much baby girl. I hope I did right by you, to return your love you had for me. I hope you didn't suffer long. I will never forgive myself for not letting you sleep with me that last year you were alive; I was so sick myself. My heart aches thinking of you in the hallway sleeping, just wanting to come into the bedroom with me when you didn't feel good. I am so sorry Charley! I will never forgive myself for that. Never. I feel like I let you down. I'm so sorry baby girl. My heart aches with grief over your illness. I'll never feel right about letting you go. I hope you went peacefully and that you understand how much I love you and that I didn't want you to suffer. I didnt want you to leave me. I'll never forget you, you live in my heart forever. I hope you are resting at peace my baby. Wait for me, I will come for you when it is my time. I wish you could have met Ava, she would have loved your soft fur and snuggles from you. I am telling her all about you. The lessons I learned from you; to love unconditionally, to be there open hearted and love each other; to comfort; to play! I'm so sorry you got sick and I couldn't save you. I'm sorry the medicines I made you take made you sicker. I had to try and save you. Thank you for taking them; you did it for me. My heart has a big black hole where I feel that I failed you. I cannot believe you aren't by my side, but you are in my heart. A part of me, a part of the world. I love you so much, a love so deep I've never known in humans. I love you as much as you loved me and my life will never be the same without you. Our love, our bond, will never be broken; love transcends space and time. My baby Char Char......I love you. Love, Mommy.
Charmin, 01/10/07 - 03/15/14 Small Cam

My best friend, gone too soon. You are part of my heart always. Thank you for opening my eyes and heart. I love you my big boy Papa Charm :)
Chelsea Ramos, 7/19/1998 - 4/8/2014 Small Cam

My Sweet Chelsea,
We are so grateful you shared your life with us. You brought so much joy and love into our lives, that words are not enough to describe. We will always love you and will miss you forever. Our hope is to one day be reunited with you and be together again and never ever be separated.
Thank you Panzoncita, for allowing us to be your parents, we try to protect you as much as we knew how.  It is hard to see our lives without you physically being next to us, but i know for sure that you are still with us. Cannot wait to see you in my dreams.
We will always love Chelsea.
Roberto & Roxana
Chip, 1st Feb 2003 - 25th June 2014 Small Cam

My faithful jack Russell, chip, best friend a person could have, passed away on Wednesday morning. He had suddenly taken a seizure that he could not stop and in the end his brain was overwhelmed and we had to call it a day. His faithful heart would kept going as long as it could, but we feared he would suffer so the vet gave him a little help to the rainbow bridge.
He was the best, the funniest, the happiest (and lately the greediest) wee chap in the world. Generous, kind, empathetic, quick, clever. A complete character - will never be the like of him again.
Chip I love you and miss you so much. You've taken my heart with you. I'll look after jinty for you just as you would want. She's confused and sad because you're not here.
Wait for me. Try to find tiger - she will keep you company till I get there. I'll never forget you. You were my joy. Xxxx
Chippysize let it be (Bepo), 15. 1. 2003. - 29. 12. 2013. Small Cam

Sweet dream, my little one. I love you soo much and know I need let you go. Run free, Bepo, run....
We'll see you in heaven one day, and nothing will can separate us. Your mom and dad loves you ever and forever
Chloe Lockridge, June 1991 - June 16, 2014 Small Cam

I adopted Chloe when she was a year and a half old, while I was in my last year of college.  She was beautiful. A full grown tortise shell Maine Coon.  Big green eyes, one paw where the brown fur ran all the way to the white tip like a sleeve. Already fixed, declawed and housebroken, all I had to do was feed her and love her. She was about 22 pounds in her prime.

We've moved from city to city, various houses, various relationships have come and gone, but she was always there, mad as hell and hated everyone but me.  It was the rare soul that she let pet her.  She was fierce and beautiful.  When I read myself to sleep at night was "her" time.  I'd pet her until my arm was tired, then she would go lay at my feet.  I adopted a dog, Ellie, when Chloe was 11, and she ruled her too. 

Chloe died today. June 16, 2014 at 8 am.  I was with her at the vet as she passed. She was the longest relationship I've ever had.

Even when you know it's time, it doesn't make it any easier. In fact, it hurts like hell. I'll miss you, fat kitty. 
Chrissy, 04/03/14 Small Cam

Dearest Darling Chrissy, your passing has left a huge hole in our lives.  We adored you and feel honored to have you as our puppy dog.  Even though you passing shouldn't have been a shock, it still was.  You were the very embodiment of everything good.  You were sweet, kind, and loving our darling Chrissy.  You touched the lives of all that met you.  What other doggie receives a card signed by dozen of healthcare providers at the Veterinary Hospital where you spent a week?  You were the type of dog that drew everyone in immediately.  We adopted you when in December 2003 an email blast went out from a kill shelter in Kentucky.  The workers there said you were urgent and on your last day :(  Well, since we were in NJ, we didn't see logistically how to accomplish rescuing you.  Then a miracle happened.  A rescue here in NJ was making a trip to Kentucky to rescue puppies and offered to pick you up for us.  The rest, as they say, was history.  To say it was love at first sight between all of us would truly be an understatement.  You where in sad shape when you arrived.  An awful infection from a botched spay while recovering from having puppies, severely underweight, and heartworm positive, you battled back to health with awe-inspiring determination, grace and strength.  We hoped you loved being part of our family as much as we loved having you.  We will love you and miss you until the day we are reunited at the Rainbow Bridge. XOXOXOXOXOXO RIP Christmas Tree O'Brien
Chuli, 2/11/14 Small Cam

Chuli was my daughter Leslie's cat.  Her friend Alex found him as a tiny, abandoned kitten outside of a CVS store in Miami.  Leslie had another cat at the time, but she soon fell under the spell that only a kitten can cast and he became part of her home.  Chuli was Leslie's constant companion over the years and he gave her so much love and joy.  She in turn provided him with the best love and care any cat could have.  Chuli was tragically hit by a car last night in front of Leslie's house and died instantly.  Leslie is inconsolable over the loss.  I just want her to know that she gave Chuli an incredible life and he loved her more than anything or anyone in the world.  They were very fortunate to have each other.  Chuli is now in heaven with Wiskers and Meesa, two other cats which were lucky enough to have Leslie as their human.
Chyna, 10/25/2014

Our beautiful Chyna, we adopted you on 5/5/2007 you were 6yrs old. Ever since that day, you have brought immeasurable happiness into our lives.  You so enjoyed camping with us, welcoming visitors (especially Grandma, you were her special girl),going for walks, always being the first one to the "magic closet" for a treat and always letting us know when Taz wanted to come in. Letting you go was so very painful for us, but we saw it in your eyes that it was time. There would be no more confusion or any of the health problems that had plagued you.  We were all with you as you passed ever so peacefully to meet up with Little Cinnamon who had gone to the Rainbow Bridge before you on 3/17/2012. We find peace and comfort in knowing that she was waiting there for you; and that you are both together again and waiting for us all. We love you and miss you so much. Til we meet again, run and play with Cinn, and rest peacefully our beautiful Chyna girl. Love, Mommy, Daddy, Ian & Taz
Cinder, October 23, 2014

March 2013 you came into my life when your mom died in a car accident.  For 17 years you had a pretty rough life, often no food, no medical care, little love.  For the 18 months you were a member of my family, you got finally to be a pampered cat, getting lots of love.  I discovered you had FIV, a mineralized fetus in your womb and were hypothyroid.  We cured the hypothyroid problem, and lived with the FIV.  In August, Cancer was discovered.  You were already 18 1/2 years old with FIV.  The doctor gave you little chance and only 3 months to live.  Those 3 months, I celebrated your life.  During those 3 months, you seemed to snuggle against me in bed, always wanting to be under the covers.  Now you are gone to the Rainbow Bridge to be with other pet members of our family.  Even with 3 months to prepare, I am so sad.  Yes, everyone tells me how lucky you were to get adopted by me, how your life improved.  They are well meaning and think that will comfort me, it doesn't.  Only time and knowing that in the future, I will be reunited with you and the others so we can cross the Rainbow Bridge together.  So it is not "Good Bye".  It is "Until We Meet Again".
Cleo, 1998 - 10/14/2014 Small Cam

Dear Cleo, I will see you again & I MISS YOU!!!
Cleopatra Ann (Cleo, Patra), August 15, 1995 - July 29, 2014 Small Cam

My sweet baby girl.  I was so blessed to have you for 17 of your 19 years.  You have been by my side for so long that I am completely lost without you now.  You and your sister (Chewbaca Jo 1995-2004) were my angels who literally saved my life.  I am forever grateful to you.  Thank you for being my girl for so long.  "Bye Baby, Mommy loves you, you be a good girl, I'll see you tonight". I said that to you everyday for the last 17 years and I'll keep saying it. I love you Patra.  With all my heart and soul.  Rest in peace my sweet baby.

Coco Marie, 05/01/2005 - 01/15/2014 Small Cam

Coco Marie came to us in June 11, 2006.  She was a stray which was brought into the animal shelter.  I was volunteering at the shelter when she was brought in.  I fell in love with her that day.  She was an awesome cat who loved us and we loved her.  One day we will meet again. 
Cocoa, 7/2002 - 11/25/2014

Cocoa (Scooby doo kitty),

My love, you came into my life when my heart was so broken over the loss of Baby.  You healed my heart! I didn't expect you would, but you did.

Daddy and I and Shadow, your sister, miss you so much! I miss singing out and having you run to me.  I am so sorry I could not make it better for you.  I tried so hard to keep you here, but in the end I knew I could not let you suffer. Know I'll love you forever, just like I have been loving my little lost Baby.  I hope he was there at Rainbow Bridge to greet you. 

Now I have to get used to our new home without you.  I had hoped we would do it together.  Know I am lonely now and miss you so much.  I will miss you forever and ever. 

Love you my Scooby...

Mama
Cody, 07/15/2005 - 03/14/2014 Small Cam

I am heartbroken now that your gone my sweet little boy.  I'm sorry I didn't have the strength to help you over that bridge sooner.  I didn't want to say goodbye. I never wanted to.  I will love you forever. Until we meet again my precious one.  Love you Mommy xoxoxoxox
Cody, 09/17/06 - 01/27/14 Small Cam

Cody,

Mommy will always love you and misses you dearly. There's not a day that I don't think about you my sweet baby boy.  Love you forever my angel boy!!
Codyman, July 28, 1998 - January 22, 2014 Small Cam

Codyman in our care from 1999 to his passing in 2014.  Ever eager and playful and ready for new adventures especially travelling in the car, always hoping to have his ears rubbed and waiting for a slurp of coffee, and in his early years a background performer from time to time. Codyman forever in the memory of all who met him young and old.
We love you and miss you our beloved little guy "Codyman"
Copper, 26/08/99 - February 12 2014 Small Cam

Copper, my beautiful brave boy - always loving, always full of life - I will miss you every day and never ever forget you. I hope you knew that you were always loved.
Corey James Stubbs, 12 years old - May 14, 2014 Small Cam

I got Corey when he was very small.  Looking back I know now that he was born in a puppy mill.  There were puppies everywhere.  They all looked like they were being taken care of, but after me and my daughter left the place I was holding Corey and he was sucking on my fingers.  I noticed he didn't have any teeth.  He was so small and I got scared and asked my daughter if we could stop in Edmonton, AB the nearest city and see a vet.  She agreed and when we talked to the vet, we found out Corey was probably only about 3-4 weeks old.  He gave us mothers milk for my puppy and some pablum type stuff to mix up when he was a bit bigger. We went on our way and I had the horrible feeling that he wouldn't make it and he would die before we got him home.  We made it home and Corey blessed us with his company for the next 12 years. He was a smart and funny little dog who loved to play.  Playing ball was his favorite.  He loved to drag on the bottom of my pantlegs  when he was a puppy.  I don't think I had a pair of pants that weren't all ragged at the bottom from him dragging on them.  My housecoat too was all raggedy,but I didn't care.
After a year we decided Corey needed a companion and we bought Katie from a vet that had a Bichon at home and had decided to breed her one time and then spay her.  Katie and Corey loved each other right from the beginning.  Katie was a happy, healthy little dog.  Her and Corey were inseparable.  When Katie was a year old she had a batch of 7 puppies.  They were all beautiful.  Katie had made a nest in my husbands closet to have her puppies and Corey sat on our bed while she had them.  He would announce the coming of each one by barking.  I don't know how he knew when another one was coming, but he did.
We helped Katie feed the puppies because she just seemed so stressed out and I don't think she had quite enough milk so about 3 weeks we started feeding the puppies once a day.  The puppies grew and thrived and all too soon it was time for them to leave for their forever home.  All but one.  Sparky was the biggest one and the one I had to help get out of Katies tummy.  He was twice as big as the rest of the puppies and he was a mellow and cuddly little guy.  He was my boy and I couldn't part with that one.  When people came to look at the puppies, Sparky had to hide in the closet so they didn't see him.  I was very careful when I selected the people who would get the puppies.  I drew up a contract saying that if anyone couldn't keep their puppies for whatever reason that the dog would come back to me.  My husband always jokes that it was harder to get a pup out of me than adopt a child from Social Services.  lol  I cried as each one went out the door, but I still see them and know where they are all.  I had to be careful where they went, after all they were part of both Corey and Katie.  We still had Sparky who grew and grew and grew.  He grew to be 38 pounds.
Katie passed away when she was only 3 years old from poison which someone put out for dogs in the neighborhood.  We tried to save her but it wasn't meant to be.  Corey was crushed.  He was never the same after that.  He started behaving strangely and it was like he was hallucinating and he would cry and cry and want to hide under the covers.  We were afraid of him smothering with his face under the covers all night but we did let him sleep with his head under the covers when he was really afraid.  We took him to vet after vet and finally to a specialist with no answers.  I went online and found Dr. Andrew Jones and Inner Circle.  With Dr. Jones help and what I read on his website I found a drug that would help Corey.  I checked with our vet of course and he was excited and thrilled to see if it would help.  We used the pills for the rest of Corey's life, and they worked well.  They didn't take all the symptoms away, but they helped a lot.  Looking back I wonder if Corey was having small seizures even back at that time. When my father died, Corey did the strangest thing after we came back from the funeral.  I had already came into the house and my husband was coming in with Corey.  Corey stopped and pulled to the right when he got onto the step.  He went to a vase where I had some silk roses and picked one out with his teeth.  He came in with the rose in his mouth and put it down on my lap.  That rose is kept in a special place and will stay with me forever.  It was the strangest thing I have ever seen a dog do.  My dad loved roses and was always growing different types of roses.  Did my dad tell Corey to bring the rose to me?  I will never know, but it was sweet.
 Then something started growing under his thigh and it was impeding his walking.  It was a huge fatty tumor and it had to be removed.  We didn't think it would be a problem so we agreed to the operation.  We took him in the day of his surgery and the vet told us that day that the tumor was definitely not cancerous.  That was good news but then when we got Corey home we noticed his stomach was bruised badly from the bottom to the top right under his front legs.  We returned to the vet and he put tubes in him.  the tubes were to drain the blood.  Corey wasn't healing the way I thought he should be so we kept going back to the vet.  The weirdest thing being that I could smell anesthetic on his breath from the time he came home until the time he died, which was 3 weeks after the surgery.  I have no answers for the why or what of that, but if anyone knows something about that, please let me know.  In hindsight I wish we would have had an autopsy done.  On May 7 he had a seizure and we took him to the vet.  He put him on medication and I got on the internet and did everything I could at home to keep him healthy but it didn't work.  I could see Corey was going downhill a bit every day and I was helpless to do anything.  On May 14, 2014 Corey started seizuring and didn't stop.  We took him to the vet and the vet euthanized him with me and my daughter by his side.  We stayed with him until he was gone.  It was one of the hardest things I have ever done in my life.  I just thank God that I still have a part of both Katie and Corey.  I have my Sparky dog.
Corgi Nadine Edwards, August 2000 - July 3, 2014 - 6:00 p.m. Small Cam

Our faithful friend, sentry, and matriarch, Corgi Nadine Edwards, passed away on Independence Day eve. 

Corgi was the best animal friend a family could ask for.  Potty training was a cinch, and she easily learned basic obedience commands, putting her neighborhood companions to shame!

Corgi was most adept at alerting the household to the presence of strangers, and ridding the home of unwanted guests (lizards, geckos, etc.)  Her picture here is a testimony of what she did best when she wasn't on patrol... chilled!

Thanks for 14 wonderful years, Corgi!  The family loves and misses you. Enjoy every minute of dog heaven!!!    
Cosette Cory, Feb.14, 2010 - June 14, 2014 Small Cam
 
To my Cosette.
  My baby Girl.  You never had a chance in this life.  I wanted to save you.  It's just that the biting was so hard.  I know you didn't mean it. I know it wasn't your fault. I am so sorry i didn't have the courage to say goodbye.  I didn't hold you and leave you with your toys.  I didn't tell you it was o.k. and that I hope you had a happy year.  I would see you looking up at the sky for the first time. I would see your amazement. I would love singing to you. You were so good always listening to mama.  and sleeping with me so peacefully. I don't know what happened our last time together.  I ran out of options.  God i miss you.  you were my only friend. My only child. No one understands.  people are cruel. That damn groomer,  with her arrogance. she says " I can do whatever i want to Cosette, she wont bite me  watch,  "I say  oh it's magic" But then you came home and clamped so hard on me, at just the suspicion that I might touch you somewhere you weren't comfortable with. Sometimes I just want to die and be with you.
Cosmo, July 1998 - April 18, 2014

We got Cosmo from the Humane Society for my daughter's 15th birthday in August of 1998. He was an abandoned kitten on the street when someone brought him to the Humane Society in Pittsburgh. He was black and white with a 'Groucho Marx' look around his nose.

We took him home and after a few days he seemed very ill, where he couldn't keep his eyes open and he slept alot. We took him to the vet and found he had an upper respiratory infection which was common shelters. About 1-2 doses of Amoxicillin and he was good as new. An amazing difference.

Once he had gotten lost for about 3 days in our neighborhood, but he found his way home. Once he tangled with a skunk and we had to cage him outside and spray him down with a hose. Well he was not a happy camper then!

He was lost in Erie, PA for a weekend in the wall of an apt building.

His biggest adventure was when he lived in NYC, he was lost for about 2 weeks. My daughter was frantic and posted flyers all over the place. Someone finally called to report seeing him but she couldn't find him. Then one night he came wondering back in the back door and looking as if nothing was wrong. Brat!

He lived in Wichita Kansas for a couple years too. He's been to alot of places with my daughter. A couple years ago he came back to live with me in his retirement years. He was so relaxed and acting the part! Once I took the dogs for a walk around the neighborhood and he followed us the whole way. I must say I've never taken a cat for a walk.

On Good Friday, he passed away from a lengthy unknown illness that caused him to lose most of his weight. I laid with him the night before and told him it was ok, he could go now and not to worry about us, that we would be fine.

Its only been a couple days now and I miss him so much. I know he's resting inpeace and in no more pain.

I love you Cosmo. We all loved you and you had a good life buddy. Thanks for the memories.

Love,
Carole

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