1997Candle Ceremony Tributes

Everyone loved J.D., she was a sweet, friendly gal who always so good- naturedly visited with everyone and brought enjoyment to a ll. J.D. became ill suddenly and died of liver cancer. We know she's waiting at Rainbow Bridge for her canine mom, "Ski", and human mom, Sandye.
Goodbye, little friend.

Sandye King

Goodnight Sweet Prince,
And flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest.
                  Mom, Dad & Angelene

We will love you forever and you'll never be forgotten.
You are such a very special sheltie boy. You were Angie's first experience in juniors. You taught her everything she needed to know. You accompanied her to Westminster even tho judges don't look at shelties, you stood out and showed your heart out for Angie! You wonderful, precious, friend. You deserved to live longer than 10 years.
We will see Rambeau, your only baby boy carry on your heritage. God love and keep you darling!

Darla Duffey

Mr. J.J. was my very closest friend and companion. I miss him very much.

Eugene J. Rhodes

J.J. I love you so. You and your brother Jonathan are the best kitties I have ever been a mother to. You left too soon, Pookie, and we can't stop crying. Jonathan is being brave but I'm afraid I am not. I tried to save you, I did the best I could. But, it was too late. I'm so sorry. I will miss your giant blue eyes, your talking to me, sitting in my lap, your voice, your face, your sweet self.

It was so sudden, I can't believe you're gone. I'll never see your face again or pat your little bottom.

God, please take care of my baby boy kitty.

Miss you and love you always and forever.

Mommy

Jabs was our hospital cat at the vet I used to work for. He and I had some sort of a special bond. I felt him die. A client must have let him outside. I was looking all over the place for him when suddenly I felt something push me back and then felt an overwhelming sense of loss. His body was found a few minutes later, still warm. He had been hit by a car. There was very little blood so I pray that it was quick and painless. He was a handsome dude mostly black with white tuxedo markings and such a beautiful spirit.

Joanne G. Seamans

Jack. You were always there for half of my life. I can't believe I'll never smell or touch you again. Jack, I love you, always will. You were my most constant friend and companion. I had to help you go to sleep today. I hope you understand. Please sleep peacefully my beloved Jack.

Mary Toy

I love and miss you Jack. Your always in my heart. I know you want me to get a new dog and love him like I loved you.
              I hope you are happy in your new HOME..................

Kaitlin Kubat

My beloved Jack died of leukemia(which was probably caused by anabolic steroids)at the age of 5. I had him for 1 year and 9 months. I still cry for him every day. He died on Easter Sunday, a special day for Christians. He taught me more about being a human than most humans... He taught me to love and trust without questions..He was my true companion and friend.. It has been over 1/2 year and I still have alot of difficulty dealing with it. My only comfort is that I know if I didn't adopt him off the track, he would have been "put down" a long time ago.. I miss him like crazy though.. I used to dress him up in clothes. I am 34 years old and do not have children. He was truly my "son"

Cyndi Napolitan

This is a tribute to Jackie - our most beautiful tuxedo cat, who left us on October 28, 1997 due to CRF.

We loved her so, we still miss her so, and our hearts ache at her loss. She was truly a loving little girl who brought so much joy into our lives.

Our best tribute to her was, on the day she died and we buried her, we went back to the same animal shelter where we adopted Jackie many years ago and instantly adopted Bart & Lisa, who in many ways look and act like Jackie and have found new places in our hearts.But Jackie, we still miss and love you so.

Jon & Deirdre

Jackie Boy was a feisty, sparkling little gem that God led us to at our local shelter. He stole all our hearts with his constant antics and humor!! How can a little dog make life so fun and full? He had the face of a doll and the spirit and courage of a lion! I must ask little Jack's forgiveness for leaving him home alone with Sammy, our hunting dog! They loved each other so much and had such fun playing, but little Jack never really understood Sammy's strength! Sammy didn't mean to end Jacks life that day! Poor Sammy was in mourning for weeks! And I know I am to blame for this tragedy ! When I see Jackie Boy again, and there is no doubt in my mind that I WILL see him again, perhaps he will forgive me. I hope so.

Phyllis

Jadine was the most loving animal we have ever been blessed to know, she will be missed by all who where touched by her (animal and human), God bless and keep her till we meet again..

Jay and Martha Guerrero

I lost Jake today because he attacked two horses - he was a good dog. Quiet. Dumb. But the horses owners said that he was vicious. And now there's vet bills and other liabilities. Damn. Jake, I light a candle in your honor.

Dan

You added such joy to our lives. I wish I could've had more time with you.
But I guess it was your time to go. Life will not be the same.
Until we meet again big guy.

Love,
Lucy

Lurker in the stairs,
Defender of the hearth,
Friend of the very young and very old,
Chaser of squirrels and ghosts,
Gentle and faithful companion,
Memere's and Amanda's favorite,
Brave and steadfast to the end.
We love you,
We miss you,
We'll meet you again at the Rainbow Bridge ...

Roland and Rachel Belanger

We thought we were saving your life from torture and abuse, little did we know that you were not given your shots as we were told, we miss you and hope you understand we did all we could to save your life. I hope the 4 months you had here you knew you were and still are loved. We miss you Jake and hope you are happy in Rainbow Bridge. ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS LITTLE JAKE, LOVE MOM AND DAD

Robin and Michael Jones

Jake was my best friend and loyal companion. He was always there to give me a big kiss. We had many happy adventures together.
I will always love you, Jake. What a handsome boy you are.

Cathy Webb

Jakie lived a hard and obscure life before our meeting in an animal shelter five years ago. He was found after being hit by a car, so no one knows for sure how old he is. What we do know is that since meeting his adoptive mother, he has shown the most pure, gentle, devoted love she has known in her life thus far. Never content unless by his mistress' side, lying at her feet, watching her every move, living only to please her. Jakie, you are a precious prince. You watched over me, comforted me, honoured me with your gentle ways, your sensitive socializing with your dog friends, and the simple structure your being gave to my day. Were it not for you I would not have met some great people and excellent dogs. I continue to visit the parks where you loved to sniff, and in your spirit, I dedicate much love and affection to all our friends there. I miss your fur, and your scent, but feel your peace and your protection. I invite you to be beside me at any or all times if you wish, but most of all I wish you to sniff, and tail-wag, and run(that was so impossible for your old legs), and play with puppies in the gardens of heaven! I love you Jakie, and as always, eventually I'll be "coming back".
Go in love and light, your loving Chikka.

Shawna Gnutel

Jamie was "The Special One" in my life, he was gentle, loving, Loyal, The Best Friend I could ask for. My heart broke in a million pieces when I had to make the decision to release him and send him back to God, who so kindly let me have and enjoy him for such a short time. He had Cardiomyopathy you see, and I helped him to have a very happy unrestricted life for over two years, and last month he started to go downhill, I still helped him with all the latest technology, but Monday, he told me his heart was getting very tired and said Mom I think its time for me to leave you, I love you and I know you did everything you could for me....So thru many tears I released him this morning. I loved him so much, and I still do and I look forward to the time he can sit by my side again.
Mom and Dad loves you so much Jamie! And we miss you terribly. You are here with us in our hearts forever. You are such a good boy.
Sleep Softly My Dear Sweet Jamie and wait for Mom, we will be together again sometime.
Love Mom

Louise aka Sheena

Jane,

We truly miss you. Your sudden departure came as a shock. We still couldn't believe. Even Max misses you. We are very sorry the vet couldn't save you and I wished we were there to comfort you before you went. I was especially thankful that I held you in my arms en route to the clinic. You and Max are our first cats and because you were the youngest of the duo, you were our baby. Me, Scott and Max love you very much and will always remember you. I have been keeping the candle lit for you with a picture of you and your collar. Please wait for us. Love you always.

Wendy, Scott and Max Craig

To My Sweetest Jasmine

   Who could have known when we rescued you at 8 weeks old from the shelter, that we would be sharing the next 17 1/2 years with the sweetest, most loving little furry angel on the planet? Mommy's "Jazzy", Daddy's "L'il Girl Cat", and Ian's "Yammity Yam-Yam". We had many so many names for you, and you recognized each one because they were always spoken with such love. The house feels so empty without your sweet presence. No Jasmine excited by the call of "good food time!" (You always knew when it was 5:00 PM) No Jasmine patting her little paw up against my hand, asking for more attention. No bright blue Jasmine eyes looking into my soul with love. No Jasmine waiting at the door to greet us happily when we come home. No Jasmine to snuggle when I am hurting. No Jasmine to give us kisses...no Jasmine to hug and hold. Who will catch the flies next summer? Did you ever know how much you were loved? How is it that one so tiny could leave such a huge void in our lives?
   You were such a joy to us always, even when we had to care for you with IV fluids because your kidneys were failing. Darling, you were always so brave. But that ol'thief Time took it's toll on your little worn out body, and you gently began to tell us that you needed to leave us. You were so frail. I saw you staring out the door for endless hours, wanting to be free and away from us, to die. That last day together we spent holding you, caressing you, and telling you how much you meant to us..how much we adored you. We are forever grateful to the Universe for joining us as kindred souls. We never knew such terrible heartache as that day you passed into spirit. We felt so helpless, so devastated, so grief-stricken...and yet as Mommy and Daddy held you at the vet's, that final moment when you left your tired little body was such a spiritual moment for us. It was a sacred moment out-of time. So quiet, so peaceful. No more pain...no more needles darling girl. Fly and be free, sweetheart. Rest easy. Be happy. Play with new friends, and wait for us by the Bridge.
   Dear heart, little love of my life, I miss you so. Sweetest Jasmine you were loved well in this life. Thank you for befriending me, teaching me, and healing me with the greatest divine gift of all, unconditional love.

Love, Mommy

The Bubrouski Family

A young mother of four, she asked for nothing more than shelter and food. The love she gave us in return cannot be measured.

Patricia Thorpe

It's still hard to believe that she's gone. We had only two years together, but I never took her for granted. Jasmine was my best friend, and I say this truthfully and with no shame. She always knew how I felt and I could tell how she was feeling. There was a special rapport between us.

When I knew she was going to die, it was like my world had ended. It was the worst possible thing that could happen, losing everything that I had in one blow. I wonder still if there was something more I could have done.

Jasmine was a happy cat, the queen of the house. We all loved her, but she was very special to me. She taught me that she could fetch paper balls, a unique trick for a cat. Her purr was the most gratifying sound on earth, sharing with me the knowledge that all was right in her world. I was happy because she was happy.

She deserved more than insignificant death. Kidney cancer claimed her, but I will dedicate my life to becoming a veterinarian to keep cancer and disease from taking other lives. It's hard to be here, alone, without the one who understood me best. It's hard to know I'll never see the beloved black and white face again. Jasmine, I love you and I'll never forget you. You're always in my heart and thoughts. Wherever you are now, wait for me. I'll see you when the time is right. If there is a heaven, know that my heaven will be to be with you forever. I'll always love you, and I'll help as many as I can in your name. I have a conviction, a definite purpose now. That was the gift that you gave me almost three years ago. I'll never forget you, Jasmine. I hope that you know how much I love you and appreciate you. You gave me back all that I had lost, and, because of the strength you gave me, I can go on without you. It's hard, but I will, for your sake.
I love you and miss you, Jasmine.

Elizabeth Wood

The day you left me, you took a piece of my soul.
I never knew you had a hold on it until that day.
I miss you so.
A day never passes without warm thoughts of you.

Bev Knepshield

He was our gallant little boy. So brave and wonderful. We will miss him till the end of our days.

Iris and Irv

We will miss you forever, FroggerDogger.

Earl and Sharon

Farewell dear Jasper my "muffin boy". Malcolm, Arizona and I loved you deeply and will miss you terribly. Take care, little one.

Karen Roberts

Jasper,

We can't believe you are gone. For eleven wonderful years you greeted us everyday. You were our only "child".

We had so many good times together. You were like no other cocker spaniel, so smart and so affectionate. Not too many can claim the fame of an appearance on the "Pet Department" national T.V. show, catching bubbles.

We will remember you for the way you used to help everyone open their christmas gifts. We will remember how well you worked your treat machine. We will remember our walks together and our trips in the car you liked so much.

We will remember how you liked to lay on the couch with us and just watch T.V.

We will miss you so much, but know you are no longer in pain and are running through the fields with Scooter, Grandpa looking on.

Remember us too, Love,

Mommy and Daddy

Al and Diana

You were my best friend for most of your life. You were my child, my companion, my love. I will never forget you and I look forward to meeting you at the bridge.

All My Love Always
Mom

Kathi Downs

Jaz was only with me for a year and a half but she won my heart the instant I saw her. We moved 800 miles together and she went almost everywhere I did. When we went camping, people would marvel at the "cat on the leash". Now she guards her spot under the big tree where the squirrels used to yell at her... I miss you sweet Jaz

Vikki

She was a great companion, a true friend, and an important member of our family! She was never just a pet, and is sorely missed!

wazzu11js

Jazz you were the best friend I ever had, I still miss you terribly, may God keep you until we rejoin.

Carol Kaye

Jazzy....mommy loves you so much and will miss you. The endless joy you gave me makes it difficult to think I can go on without you. Seeing everything through your eyes made everything new again. Your energy your playfulness your love will be deeply missed. I tried to do everything I could to give you quality of life but unfortunately god ripped you from me before I was ready. I pray your at peace and rest because I will never be. I LOVE YOU

Lisa Hoffman

    Fly, fly do not fear
    Don't waste a breath, don't shed a tear
    Your heart is pure, your soul is free
    Be on your way, don't wait for me
    Above the universe you'll climb
    On beyond the hands of time
    The moon will rise, the sun will set
    But I won't forget

Special thanks to Rich, Linda, Don, and Kay for helping us though this difficult time.

Linda McCurdy

Dear sweet Jean -- though dad did not like cats, you won him over. You were so independent, but still liked to be loved, but only when you wanted attention. When we got our dog Hooker, you didn't like having someone else in your house, but you showed her who the boss was, you. You've been gone a long time, but I still miss you.

My sweet Priss, you will always be in my heart.......Mom

Janelle

I know you are continuing to bring a smile to the faces of those you now walk with, as you always did in your short little life with your family. Almost 3 years later, I still miss you terribly my sweet baby "PeePo". I love you. Mommy

Diane Elgamal

To our first furbaby. You were never very affectionate, but we did love you for your shy ways. We'll never forget the only time you purred out loud. As the vet said it seemed destiny that you and Shadow who spent you're lives together are together at the Rainbow Bridge. We miss you.

Debra Hayes

Jedi was the embodiment of love and gentleness. We miss him very much and know he's happy on the Rainbow Bridge.

Robert R. Dale

Such a brave and loving dog. He was very ill and never showed any signs of his illness. I was crying when he started getting worse. Although in great pain he looked into my eyes and licked the tears from my cheeks. I miss him desperately. I shall never love another living creature as much as I loved him. His beauty was such that people would stop me in the street to caress him. His sense of fun and intelligence was so great. Goodbye my darling dog. I love you.

Gillian and Frederic

You are my babie's and my best friends.
I miss you both so much. I can't believe you are gone.
I hope to see you again. I hope you are happy and warm.
Do you still have on your sweaters?
Nothing can ever replace you.
I love you guys! Be nice to each other.

Love your Sizzy.

    Jelly Bean, I loved you so much. I will always miss you. I know you had a good life and lots of love from all of us, and also a companion Reggie to go through life with. It still does not lessen the hurt and sadness I feel whenever I think of you, which is often. I miss you so much and always will and we will certainly never forget you.

Amy

Love you baby. May you find the love you deserve, the freedom that you need, and joy.

grandma mama

Jerjer: I miss you more than I can say. I can't wait to see you again at Rainbow Bridge.

Susanne Bell

Jerry-Dog:

Our little Jerry-Dog was only 10 months old when he passed away. The death was sudden, unexpected, and unexplained. We'll never know why he had to leave us so soon, but mommy, daddy and Libby-Dog love him and miss him very much. We'll never forget the little guy and hope he'll remember us when we meet him on the bridge.

Tina Loane

We can't believe your no longer here. It doesn't seem that long ago since we brought you home from the Anti Cruelty Society, after being taken from an abusive household. You repaid us many times over with your unconditional love for us. We can't believe you won't be peeking out of the family room window waiting for us to come home, and then rushing up the stairs to the back door to greet us. Sure you were a good dog, but you were also so much more. How you would show your affection by snuggling up to us, or the excitement when we greeted you in the morning, or the little touches of affection you bestowed upon us. Everything you did showed how much you loved us, and we loved you. You were part of family and you will be missed and never forgotten. You were our "boonie" dog, our friend we love you.

Chris, Mike and Andy

Thank you Jesse for the wonderful gift of your friendship.
I miss you greatly.

Katherine Keefe

And up on the moniter in words I cant read
My only companion is found,blessed,and freed.
God speed you to earth, God speed you to earth.
I love you forever.

         Ldygothic, Barbara

I couldn't love her enough -- even up to the very end. She was so much a lady and yet so much a nurturing, loving companion to me. She nightly washed my face before we both put our heads down on the bed. She'd signal me in so many different ways when she wanted my attention -- which she always got! Her huge jet black eyes were so ever attentive and warm. She'd greet me at the door with her version of what her day was like, but only after she told me how hungry she was! I could hear her footsteps above after I pulled the car into the garage, knowing that she'd be waiting for me. She liked her independence, but she also loved being with me. I could be paying bills in the back bedroom and sense that she had snuck in, and when I'd turn to see, there she was with those big beautiful black eyes saying, "I just wanted to be in the same room with you , Dad!" For 13 years she was my loyal, devoted companion, and I hers. She loved to play, even up to just a few weeks before she got very sick. She loved chewing on the country catnip bags, rolling over on her back and fighting with them with her back paws, then pausing and sneezing a few times, then looking at me, as if to say, "Well, are we gonna do this again?" She loved the little treats that my mom would give to her when grandma and grandpap came to New Jersey to visit. She aged so gracefully and retained her dignity up to the very end. She loved me more than anything else in the world (except maybe food, but since I gave her the food, I was still #1!) I always worried about what would happen to her if something happened to me first, and because of that, I hoped that it would happen just the way it did -- with her setting off on her journey first. It's more painful that way for me, but I would rather go through this than have her go through losing me. I was with her until she breathed her last, which was my commitment to her always, that I would never leave her. And I didn't, and she knew that. Her head bowed slowly but peacefully as I touched her and kissed her during the last 10 minutes of her life. Her left ear flicked once during one of my last kisses, and I said to my best friend, Joan, who was with me through the process, "That was her telling me that she loves me." She groused a bit about the shots, but then, so do I! But she knew it was time. When I saw her that morning, she was weak, but not too weak to purr ecstatically . I could see in her eyes that she was very tired from her constant drinking and constant visits to the bathroom. She wasn't resting well -- I could tell because she was no longer turning her head upside down to sleep. But she continued to keep her lady-like presence. I couldn't tell her too many times how much I loved her. And she knew it. She knew I'd do anything for her. And the final "anything" was letting her go, letting her be at peace and at rest from all that her mortal body could no longer handle. Gone were the pills, the inability to eat, the exhaustion, the pain. I had allowed her to pass into a new freedom and a new life that none of us knows of here on earth -- human or otherwise. And she now lives like she never lived before. And I thank God that there is a place like that for her and all of her other friends, and for you, and for me. I miss her so much, oh God how I miss her, but I also thank God for giving her to me as a gift for 13 glorious, wonderful, playful, gentle, caring, beautiful years. She brought so much joy and comfort to my life, so many smiles, so many hugs, so many kisses, so many incessant purrs, so much warmth on cold nights, so many little cat breaths as she licked my nose, so much contentment, so much calm, so much attentiveness, so much alertness, so much aliveness. And so I miss her, but she will live on with me and in me until I draw my last breath, and then we'll be together again. My "peaches", "sweetie-pie", "sweet potato breath!"...my Jessie. I love you and miss you, Jess. Until later, God will take good care of you and me, and always know that you are and always will be with me in my heart until we're together again. Until then, love always. Your Dad.

Wayne Hess Dietterick

Jesse came into my life in 1996, when I rented a house from her owner who was moving to Las Vegas. He didn't know what he was going to do with her, as he could not bring her with him, so I volunteered to care for her.

Jesse had a lot of love to give, and, unfortunately, nobody seemed to want it. I regret that I, too, did not spend as much time with her as she would've liked to have had, as I was wrapped up in finding treatment for our other dog, Kina, who was suffering from cancer.

Jesse, forgive me for not spending more time with you...you were a sweet little furangel who didn't deserve the hand you were dealt. I am thankful that you are now in a much better place, with more love than you ever got here on Earth. A lot of people failed you, and I am ashamed to admit that I was one of those people. I loved you Jesse, I just wish I had expressed that more often, because now I can't hold you or pet you....I just hope you know that you were special to me, and that I love you still.

Suzy Sherbrooke

May everyone remember her with fondness in their hearts.

Kerry

It has only been a year since you and your sister came into my life, two stray little kittens.
Yet, within weeks you became two fluffy bundles of trouble.
The house seem so empty without you.

Love and miss you always.

Jo and Cats

Jessie, I loved you when we met, I loved you through the many wonderful years, and I will love you when we meet again.

Lorimarie Agnoli

Jessie was a great dog to raise with a family. He loved us dearly and was so good with first my kids and then my little grandson. He motivated me to get out and walk even when I didn't really want to. He was wonderful company and we spent so much time together. I miss him very, very much.

Charlotte

I write these words in loving memory to a gentle creature who came into our lives by chance (under the backyard fence) and immediately found her way into our hearts. Jessie was a kind, loyal dog who unlike many people, always gave her love unconditionally and was always there for us through the best and worst of times. She would always greet us when we came home (even towards the end when she was not well), with her only demand being some pats and playtime. Letting her go was a very difficult thing to do, but we take comfort in the facts that she knew right until the final moment that she was loved, that she is forever free from the grasp of mortal pain and suffering...and forever happy.

Rest easy little pup...nobody could have ever asked for a a more loyal companion and friend. We all love you and you will never be forgotten...because you will always be part of our family...no matter how far you now choose to roam.

Love always, Mommy, Daddy, Trevor, Eric, Dana,
and your pals Harley (G. Sheppard), Shadow and Chance (cats)

Jessie was the love of my life.
She was the air I used to breath, the absolute joy of my life.
She was so beautiful, and gave the most unique greeting anyone or anything could ever give.
Its been 10 weeks since she was killed by a car in front of my eyes,
but to this day and everyday, I shed tears for her.
I know each day that passes, I get closer to seeing her again.
I love you Jessie.

Jennifer Maguire

It's now the 23rd of December 1997. Almost seven months since Jessie died. To this day, I miss her so much and sometimes the pain I feel with the loss of Jessie is unbearable. I cry often, I relive over and over that day when I turned around to see her chasing after me across the road and getting struck by that car. The sound, seeing her body after trying so desperately to breath, me giving her mouth to nose but without success. I was told she was dying at that point anyways, it was her body going into shock and she didn't suffer at all. Still we frantically drove 150km/hour in 80km/hour zones hoping that maybe the doctor could save my baby. She died with me holding her like "spoons". I have since adopted a new pup - Tyke, and he's great fun, but of course he's not intended to replace Jess, and no one ever could anyways. I just need to get this off my chest right now - again. If you're reading this tribute, thank you. If even just one of you care enough to read about someone else's loss, I'm happy with that. I've sat here and read many of your tributes to your animals, and I must say, I know I'm not alone in how this has affected me. Needless to say, I'm the last person in the world that could or would ever feel ashamed or silly to mourn the loss of a pet. Jessie was a daughter, my baby to me and she always will be my first love. Jessie, if you had any way of getting this tribute and understanding it, I love you baby, I'm sorry, and I miss you terribly. Merry Christmas beautiful.....

Jennifer Maguire (mom)

My Jessie Puppy...

Is that you I see, running with the wind?
Is that you I see, attacking your toys with might?
Is that you I see, out of the corner of my eye, or not?
Is that you I see, guarding me from the night?

I fought the battle with your dragon's, as any knight would.
Yet, now I find I am in defeat and somehow let you down.

Do not fear that your memory will fade but please remember me,
a faithful servant, a defeated knight.

Missy

Jessie, our little girl lost to us too soon, it has been almost a year and we miss you more than ever. Some day we will see and hold you again, you are always in our he arts. We are sure that you are still She Who Must Be Obeyed, even at the meadow by the Bridge. Take care of all the little Scottie Angels until we all are together. We love you!

Ilene and Gary Stewart

Jessie,
Your eyes penetrated our hearts so deeply we will never forget you. We look forward to seeing you again some day.

"Mom" and I miss you terribly. Goodbye Jessie-girl!

Terry

Jessi was a pet therapy dog involved with Caring Critters, Inc. of Houston, TX. She was sensitive to children and their needs. Always offering to be in the middle of whatever activity was currently in progress, her presence will be sorely missed by her family and neighboring children. Always ready willing and able to go for rides in the car, walks, play, rough-house, nap with someone, or lay down next to a sick family member she was our first pet and we will miss her and her "step-sister" Ori, who passed 4 days earlier. We miss you Jessi and Ori.

Janice and Ted Blum

Jesse-kiki....

Just saying your name brings tears to my eyes... can you hear me calling you?? We spent 15 years together. You were and always will be the light and love of my life. We moved cross country 5 times. We've experienced so much together and you helped me through it all. You were always there for me when I needed someone... no judgments, just pure unconditional love. You had so many different voices and ways of getting my attention... and it always worked because you were the child I never had and I wanted to give you everything. How I long to hold you close in my arms right now and look into your beautiful eyes, kiss that sweet kittie nose and your cute lil kittie feet and pull that kiki tail of yours. You so loved that. My life is so empty now, Jess. Your bridging happened so suddenly... one moment you were fine and healthy... the next you were having convulsions and gone. Help me, Jesse. Come to me in my dreams and comfort me in any way you can. You're everywhere I turn in this house. It's so quiet and empty now that you're gone. I expect to see you coming in from the screened-in porch or jumping down from your little nook in the closet where your sleeping bags are. And I can still feel you sitting on the back of my chair here at the computer and rubbing my head with your little kiki paws. Meager words aren't enough to describe how very much I love you, Jess, and I'm so thankful my Paul had a chance to meet you. You took to him immediately, like I knew you would. He's back in England right now grieving your loss and feeling so helpless. It was only yesterday when I was writing him and saying how you finally discovered the aquarium and how I had visions of you sticking your little kitty paw into the back of the tank where the filter is because you were fascinated by the water movement. You will always be with me and loved beyond words, Jesse-kiki. Thank you for giving me the best 15 years of my life, Jess. Be at peace.

Loving you for all eternity, -your Mom- Rhiannon M. Kerins

Jessie Bessie -

You were mom's dog, but I want you to know you were very special to me too

The weekend we decided to finally let you go to be in peace, I came home to be with you and mom. You'd been sick for so long, but you still were excited to see me come through the door. You'll never know how hard that was for me to hold back the tears. I remember the day we brought you home as a puppy, it's hard to believe you were ever that small. Seven years just wasn't long enough to have you around, Jess. I miss hearing the noises you made when I'd scratch your belly, and I miss seeing you come in from outside, looking like a little "snowbunny". No dog could even be loved as such as you were Jessie, by all of us, and we miss you terribly.

I know I'll see you again someday, but until then can you give Maggie, Muffin, Toby, Blackie, Baby, TomTom and Lady a big wet kiss for me. I know you can do it and nobody can do it better than you Jess.

We love you Jessie Bessie and we'll never forget you.

Love, Laurie, Mom and Molly

Cantheus the Moorhound---running with Kernunnos now.

To a special friend-Jet, thanks for your companionship. I miss you not being there to greet me when I arrive home, it is hard to believe that you are gone.

Thanks again, Rick

Dearest Jetta,

You were my child, my closest friend and a very precious part of my life. You will never be forgotten. We have so many great memories...we were inseparable and so many others loved you too. I miss you more than words can describe. I love you with all my heart and soul.

Mom and Brindle

A rare Jewel!

Linda Luzzi

Jezebel you gave us many many years of happiness..we love and miss you! You will never be forgotten !

Vicki and Kevin

Jiff, you were my best friend and I will always love you.

Sheila

Jimmy joined our family only seven short months ago, yet he brought such blessings to us. His brothers, Sherwood and Max, will miss his calm authority. I will miss his hugs and kisses. I know his cousin Maggie met him at the Rainbow Bridge, and that he will wait for us. Mommy misses you Jim Jim.

Peter and Lynn Hofstra

Farewell My Master, Yet Not Farewell
Where I Go, Ye Too Shall Dwell,
I Am Gone From Your Face,
A Moments Time, A Little Space.
When You Come Where I Have Stepped,
Ye Will Wonder Why Ye Weaped.

J Hatch

I'll never forget you Jo, you were the Greatest dog and the Greatest friend anyone could have. I love you more than anything and I'll never forget you as long as I live. I was three when we first g ot you so I can't remember ever living without you. You were always there, and I guess I thought you would be there forever. I guess I kind of took you for granted, living with you for so long. Now you are gone and I miss you a whole lot. Time will pass but I'll never forget all the time we spent together. I love you Jo.

James Fry

Jock was our best friend and loyal companion for 13 wonderful years. He won our hearts from the first moment we saw him. In his true "golden" way, Jock's sweet personality and eagerness to please made him everyone's friend. We miss him so much; he will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Beth and Kent Grob

Jock.....We miss your singing with Michael Bolton and your nipping at our feet. We know that God is taking good care of you! And thanks for taking care of Stotle Tot in heaven....We know you have.

Kristi Craig And JoLynnia

Joey was a rescued stray. His mother and siblings were found dead (trapped in a building), and Joey was the only survivor. From the moment I picked him up, he started purring and climbed up and snuggled in my hair. For 14 wonderful years he maintained his love for snuggling in my hair. He slept in it at night, and when picked up, he would wrap his paws around my neck and snuggle. He loved to be held. He'd come running whenever I called his name, and would meow and wrap his arms around my neck and start purring and giving me love-butts with his head. He "held" me whenever times were bad, licking the tears from my face and giving me soft mews of comfort. We fought a long battle with kidney failure, and he was still trying to comfort me all the way up to his death. He was my best friend, and I'll miss him till the day I can join him in heaven. Mommy loves you Joey.

Victoria

My Joey went to the Rainbow Bridge on March 7th of this year. I miss him so much but know that he's now young, happy and playing with Eddie, his bestest buddy. I just hope that he's so busy playing that he doesn't have time to miss me. He always wanted to know where I was and would follow me all over the house. I miss him enough for the both of us. I'm going to miss the rides in the car, seeing how excited he'd get when I bought him a cheeseburger, his tail wagging when I come home, his love and devotion. The emptiness in my heart is going to stay with me for a long time - we had a wonderful 16 years and I'll always feel blessed to have had him in my life.

Cheryl Duffy

You'll always be with us.

Michael Bookbinder

Big John --- He was our round and pudgy little English budgie. A born comic and clown, he must be remembered with smiles and laughter, not tears. :-)

-SusanH

My Johnny gave me 14 years of playful times and lots of love. I miss him so much. I had him since he was 4 weeks old. Can't believe it's been more than 14 years and he's gone. I miss him. I still have my 22-year-old cat, Winkie, and he has made the past week more bearable...

Karen

We adopted JoJo from a humane society five years ago when she was eight years old. Little did we know how she would fill our lives with her expressive face and her love of people. And she filled our hearts with love for her. We will always remember her and miss her greatly.

Barb Albert

Best behaved cat I ever owned, always said please and thank you. Never jumped on tables, scratched anything he wasn't supposed to and was a loyal, loving friend until the very end. I will miss you JoJo.

Dennis Gibson

My heart aches with the loss of my best friend. The tears continue, and Joker, you are worth every one. Thank you for sharing your life with me. Wait for me at the Rainbow Bridge, I love and miss you terribly.

Felicia

Our Jolie was the most sensitive male dog we have ever known. We found him, with three small pups, abandoned in a swampy area. Initially we thought he was their mother because of the attentiveness he showed toward the puppies.

Jolie Bear, you will be in our hearts forever. You have added immeasurable joy to our lives and the life of everyone you met. You were and are special beyond words. Your paws will never be matched by any person or animal alive. We love you very much and we will see you at the bridge as soon as we can. Pass the word on to Winston, Coco, and Lizzy.

Love Always,
Mom and Pappy

Anthony and Debbie Troiano

Dear Jon,

You are a gem of a cat. You will never be forgotten and can never be replaced. You are a true gentleman of a cat. May you rest in peace. I hope to join you in heaven when God calls me.

I miss you, Jon boy!

Love, Teri (your mom)

DEAREST JOPLIN I WILL MISS YOU, MY FRIEND!

As I think back to the day when I first saw you I recall I generally got the cold shoulder from the dogs in Deanna's life. But not from you. Joplin, you set an example for all of us to follow, with a warm heart and love for all. In time, the other dogs were touched by your kindness, as were we all. All of our lives are enriched forever.

I recall you always having a kiss at the ready. It doesn't matter that I sometimes thought you had dunked your whole face in the water dish, you made me feel welcome in your world. I remember taking you to the "small town" I did not care that you got sick in the truck, how could anyone be upset - you are such a cutie! I was proud I could open my home to you and your family as you guys had done for me. Those were good times, but you always showed love in good times and bad. You have given us all a gift we will treasure always. You are gone from this world but will be with us always.

Your brought us a wonderful message about love and caring. I will try always to live in the happy-go-lucky fashion you showed me. However, I will still eat my yogurt with a spoon!

DEAREST JOPLIN I WILL MISS YOU, MY FRIEND!

Written by my blessed friend Scott for sweet little Joplin.

Deanna

Jordan came into our lives without being asked and left without saying good-bye. He never met a human he didn't like. He died trying to protect his fellow cats from a raccoon . We can't believe he's not in our lives anymore. Jordan, we won't ever forget you, thank you for the time we had together. Goodbye

Joanna Heberling

We all miss you so much. You have been a wonderful friend to me for so long...I remember dressing you up in my dolls clothes when I was just a little kid. There are so many wonderful memories I will never forget.
I know that you are at the bridge playing with Megan, Max and everyone else now so, I'll see you there in time. I love you.

Kelly

You were a rare and priceless, irreplaceable gift, my best and most loving friend. You filled me more than I ever imagined. I wish I knew how sick you were the night before you died.
Your absence hurts me so much. I will always love you, little man.

Carolyn Molenda

Joshy, Our bababoeey, my baby boy. We love you and miss you. You died in my arms with your head on my heart. With every heart beat, I feel you there.

I heard you calling mom and saw you the other night, but when I came to get you, you were gone. I guess you were just checking up to see if we were ok.

I know I will see you at the bridge when the time is right, but wish that you were here now. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star is not the same without your meows.

Love,

Mommy & Daddy

A better friend was never known!

Gary and Lee

To my best friend, Josie:

I am sending my love and devotion to you and you cross over the Rainbow Bridge. You were my very special friend and companion for thirteen years. You were my first four- legged pal and I will never forget you.

You were always at my side in hopes of catching some little morsel of food ( marshmallows were a favorite of yours) or just be by my side. You always knew when I needed some comforting and just looked at me with those big brown eyes of yours.

You really were the one in charge. Although I fought you on this for a long while, I finally knew that you ran the show. Even though you ate more things than I could ever list, those incidents make me laugh now.

Be happy playing with all the other pets while you wait for me. Please don't make any of them feel bad since they aren't as adorable as you, for no pet could compare to you. You made me so happy and showed me how to love and be loved. I hope you think of yourself as the most loved, best cared for, and happiest Basset !!

I love you so much -- we'll see each other again someday.

Your mom

   My husband, Doug, and I went to La Paz, Mexico to visit my brother over Thanksgiving '95. When we came home, I found a baby Gecko in my overnight bag. She had hitchhiked home with us and was only a few days old. I found out how to care for her and grew to love her with a passion. She had such a neat personality and I learned a lot about a breed of animal I've never had before.

   She was so fast - like lightning - and when I was cleaning her box, she tried to make a get-away and I accidentally hurt her trying to stop her. I stayed up all night with her but she died the next morning - and took a large piece of my heart with her. It's been 6 months now but I can't get over the fact that it was my fault. God forgive me.

Josie, I'll see you in the morning at the Bridge - just inside the Eastern Gate.

Love, Mom

Joy-Joy, you came into my life 22 years ago as a stray kitten from the streets. Since that time you have seen son Lenny (now 17 yrs old) grow up. You were there for the birth of second son Scott (now 16 months ). We'll all miss your early morning wake-up calls, sharing KFC, Swiss Chalet and cantaloupes; seeing you stretched out in the sunroom, basking in the rays of sunshine. We were truly blessed to have shared a significant part of our lives with you. You are sadly missed and forever in our hearts....Love, Mommy, Daddy, Len, Scott, Huey the cat and Sumi the Bulldog. Rest in peace sweetheart.

Becky Yoshikuni

To my devoted and loving friend of 14 years, thank you for sharing your life with me. Your spirit will always be with me. Until we meet on the bridge......I love you

Carol Cali

The best friend I ever had was a big, bold, and often stubborn rottweiller who never missed the chance to romp around the house. He made us laugh and he brought us joy in a house that was often intolerable. He was the most dedicated friend that I've ever had; he was always my shoulder to cry on. His unwavering love for us lasted all the way to the end. I will never forget you. I love you Judgie. Things just aren't the same without you.

Linsley, Harriet, Stan, Lauren, and Kristan

My cat was my child and my best friend. . .
He came to live with me when he was 3 weeks old after being abandoned by his furmother.
I bottle fed him day and night until he was strong.
Jumanji loved to bring me presents he would catch in the yard.
I gave him many praises for them.
He was proud I was his mommy and I was thrilled such a wonderful friend.
Although he was hit by a speeding car before his true time I know he is in a better place.
He is probably chasing butterflies and bathing in the sun!
I love my baby Jumanji and I will think of him often.

P. JoAn Ganora

We love you still

Toni Black

My dog Juneau was the most precious thing in my life. While I know that she had a long and happy life, I still feel like a parent whose child has died, and I miss her every day.

Laura Pierce

You are terribly missed. We are looking forward to seeing you in the next life...love, Mary and Tara

Juts was a wonderful friend and family member. She came to live with me when she was 11 months old. She had been on a friend's farm, and when the newborn sheep appeared, she didn't know whether to herd them or retrieve them! she accidentally hurt one, so she had to leave.
Having never been on a leash, or in a car, she quietly allowed me to leash her and put her in my Toyota 4Runner.
Then she lay contentedly all the way home - a 6 hour drive!!
For the next year she was all I had. I had taken a job in a strange town, and had no family and few acquaintances.
But she was ready for our hikes every day after work, and loved to ride in the truck.

In the last 2 years we have been joined by my partner and Chelsea, an 8 year old cocker spaniel. Both mourn the loss of Juts as much as I do. She was hit by a car in front of the house. Her back was broken, her spinal column severed.
In an instant the one who could hike 20 miles a day, could hike no more. She wasn't killed instantly, but had to be put down. I was with her till the end.

I will never forget her.

Kim Sullivan