Year 2004 Tributes

8-Ball thru Ezra

8-Ball came to me by way of my brother, who named him. He was a cute little black kitten, with a little bit of white hair on his chest, hence the name. He grew to be a loving cat who had quite a quirky personality. He preferred to drink out of the bathroom faucet, and he let you know it by meowing loudly until you turned it on. He loved rubbing up against Bandit, our dog. He loved trying the latest wrestling moves on Harley and he tolerated Petey, our other cats. He was the kind of cat that would lay on your lap and completely melt into your lap. My husband, step-sons and I will forever miss our little 8-ball.

Sherri McNeill

Eazy, I always said, "You are the best girl in the whole world". May your memory live on in the heart of the many people who loved you. Never could I have been blessed with a more loyal, loving, intelligent companion. I don't know what I ever did to deserve a friend like you, but whatever it was, I am thankful for it. I love you and although you cannot be with me, you will forever live in my heart and in my thoughts. Thank you for dedicating your 15 years with me. Wait for me. I will be with you again some day, but next time, it will be forever. Lastly, Eazy, You ARE the best girl in the whole world and now... in heaven too.

Lynn Prudhomme

We loved him so much.
He was our special baby.

Ginny & Gary Goldsmith

Ebony, you were our faithful companion for 17 years. Everyone who came to our home was first greeted by you because, without fail, you were the first one to get to the door. It was as though you wanted to welcome all who chose to visit us. Every day when we came home from work we would enter through the garage into the laundry room. You were always sitting in that room waiting for us. We will never forget you, Ebony.
Play with Sheba and Amber until we get there. We know you are no longer in pain from kidney disease. Your hips support you and you can run and walk like all of the other kitties. We love you and miss you very much. We will never forget you. Dad & Mom

In out hearts forever. More than just a pet. Missed dearly.
Simba and I will remember you always. You have taught Simba well. And your spirit shines through him.

Joel Kerrigan

My first "child" and best friend will forever be missed.

Donna Brennan

This is to our beloved dog Ebony. He was with our family for 11 years. He was always there for us no matter what. He was never too busy for us. He greeted us at the door and was always there when we got home. He had unconditional love for us. Our oldest son grew with him. He will always have a special place in our hearts. No other animal will or can ever replace him. He is our love. He will always be in our hearts. He did not deserve to suffer. So he is now at the Rainbow Bridge

Jodi and Larry Miller

My tri-colour friend so bold and true, my heart is broken, how I miss you, gone forever, but never to be forgot, an empty place, your favourite spot.

Hayley TaylorTaylor

Ebony was a loyal, loving pet to our family. She never asked for much.. I will miss our walks and our special bond. She was a terrific friend.

Ashley

I loved you so much Puppy, you were my best friend, I will never forget you. I will never have such a loyal companion as you. You are with me in my heart and soul always and forever until I see you in heaven.
Love your Mama

She was my friend, my partner, my defender, my everything. I was her life, her love, her leader, her everything. She was mine, faithful and true, to the last beat of her heart. Part of my heart is missing now.

Joann Hudson

Echo, my own first dog, I still see you laying down in the yard under the maple tree. You went first, but George and Madison are there to keep you company now. I know you are all, again, playing and running and jumping and smiling...I love you.

Jan Rader

Echo, you were the oldest cat that I have ever known. You helped get our guy through some of the hardest times anyone has ever gone through. You seemed to tough it out until you knew that he was ok. Sometimes you scared me with your obnoxious growl. I will always miss you!!!

Eric and Micki

Although the time I had with Eclipse was way too short, I will always be grateful that God blessed me with this special bunny.
I will always remember his sweet and gentle soul. I look forward to the day I can once again pet your soft fur and feel your sweet little kisses on my neck.
I will always love you Eclipse.

Denny Marie Thomason

I've never had a better best friend....until we meet again.

Cheri Cowley

Our days together were all to few. We were blessed to share Eddis' brilliance, love and devotion for almost 9 years. The memories we have are many. Trips to the bank to get a bisquit from the tellers, rides on the golf cart and chicken mcnuggets at McDonalds to name just a few. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him, but he will remain in our hearts forever. Rest well, dear friend, until we meet again. Wait at the Rainbow Bridge to be united. Ken, Beth and all the friends you have made over the years.

Ken and Beth Jellings

I will meet you at the bridge, I miss you baby girl.

Nancy Kutvoelgyi

He was my little white tiger who passed suddenly and unexpectedly. I could tell he did not want to go only being 3.5 years old. His heart was broken and so is mine. I always had to put my drink cup up high so he could not drink from it. Its hard not to feel him at my feet at night when I go to bed. And to imagine not seeing his little face again.

Shannon B

I only had you for a short while but everyday you made life brighter for me. ill always remember you and always love you. Nite nite. xoxo

Nikki

To Our Beloved Eevee, Though you are no longer with us We know that you are now with Mikko and Susie Over The Rainbow Bridge. For the time you spent here with your family not a day went by we did not love you. You're unconditional love will always stay with us. We love and miss you dearly but we also know that you are in a much better place. Happy and healthy and running free. Someday we will all meet at The Rainbow Bridge and meet once again.. GodSpeed my special little angle..... You we're my gift from g-d and watched over me and took care of me in my troubled times. You are my angle and my guardian. You were my special companion who sat in my lap in my wheelchair and went everywhere with me. Watching over me to see that no harm came to me. Words alone can't begin to tell you how much you meant to me. I look at your beautiful little face and see my angle watching over me. I will always love you my angle. Love your family. I promise we will meet again at the Rainbow Bridge. And when that day comes when we meet we'll be together along with Mikko, Susie, Ozzie, Fratzel, SuSu, and all the others that have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

Linda Galve

Thank you for enriching my life, Egan, goodbye my dear and faithful friend.  
Was hard to see you get so old, so fast, hard to see you with lost dignity, you who were soooo dignified.  
Now you are at peace, and pain free, and curled up with your ol' pal, Kronos, your life long companion.  
Rest well, dear Egan, dear friend, rest well under the maple tree by the river, play well, run like the wind again, at the Rainbow Bridge.  
My tears will fade, but my memories never will.  
I love you sweet Egan.  
Till we meet again, mom xx

He was the best cat in the world. He loved everyone. I miss him so much.

Amber Rasmussen

Einstein was one of those cats that just got sweeter as the years went on. He was a constant source of love and comfort for me. He will never be forgotten.

Christine Chiodo

May all your torment be healed

Jennifer

I feel so blessed to have had you in my life. You meant and still mean so much too me. I'm so sorry I wasn't there when you went, and so wish I could have be there to comfort you. You gave me so much happiness in my life.I love you forever and cannot wait to see you again.

Stephanie

Elena was a very special kitty. She was a feral cat who was trapped in a steel-jawed trap and while caught she was shot in the face with a BB Gun. She was found in time and sent to the local shelter. She was there for almost a year. No one wanted her since she wasn't comfortable around people. In a last ditch effort to place her she was sent to the local shelter. That's where I saw her and fell in love with this special girl. We clicked and she adored me as much as I adored her. She was baby and my buddy. She died today of Feline Leukemia. I miss you a lot and will remember you forever! Love MOM!!!

Elie, my wonderful girl, my heart is broken I miss you so much. Thank you for coming into my life when I needed you - I wish you didn't have to leave me so soon. I miss your smiling face and your love of life. I can't bear spending the rest of my life without you. You were so special and I am so proud of you - always. I love you.

Jonellen Thompson

You were a champion in my heart Eliot....and a "gentleman" of a Malamute....I miss you terribly....

Linda Allen

I am 13 years old and Elizabeth and I grew up together and we will all miss her alot. She was the best dog ever.

Justin

What a big fluffy bouncey joy.

Elizabeth Young

Our beloved baby girl - we will miss you everyday.

Jeff & Stacy Clark

My dog was the most loving creature I have ever met, the best friend I ever had. Bladder cancer shortened her life and tears stain my keyboard as I long for those loving brown eyes, the alert ears awaiting my words, the affectionate nuzzles never to be blessed with again. I only hope that somehow, somewhere, her trust in me realizes that in putting her down, I gave her a final act of love that avoided a slow and painful death. I can't believe the grief that hangs heavy in my heart. Her departed spirit has made this an empty house.

Mike Wendland

Dear Ella, It is so hard to be without your wonderful spirit near me. Your courage, loyalty and unconditional love will never be forgotten. I hope that you are free and happy and I thank you for the time that you gave me with you. You could always make me smile.

Lila Pyle

Ella came to Andrea about 3 years ago. She was abused and was tossed out of a car at a local intersection. She was picked up and brought to Andrea's office by one of her coworkers. I had the good fortune of becoming part of Ella's family when I met her dog mom that March. We had her for 3 wonderful years during which she taught us so much about life and coping with adversity. She suffered from hip dysplasia and bad knees but still bounded in the sunshine and played with us. Her mom and I miss her and love her very much.
Her time with us was too short and but in that time I developed a love that I never knew existed. I can't wait too see her again at the Rainbow Bridge and hope that she is happy and is playing with the angels. I love you Ella.

Andrea & Will

Oh my precious Ellie girl. I miss you with all my heart. I loved you so much. You brought so much love and joy to me. We had 12 wonderful years together. I know you will be waiting with Charlene, Sugar and Scarett at the Rainbow Bridge for me. But, in the meantime, you are free from pain, able to run and play. That brings a smile to my face to know that you are out of pain and that we will be together again for eternity.

Karen

I hope you knew how much we loved you and how much we miss you already.

Tim and Kerri

We are so sorry.
We miss and love you so much. Bailey looks for you every day.
We will see you again,

Steve Browning & Joe Cuccaro

My Sweet Little Elmo....You will be in Daddy and my heart forever. Even your pesty Pom siblings are hurting and miss you. You brought more happiness into my life than I could ever imagine and you were always there for me. I will never forget you baby. Momma loves you.

Our precious Elsa fought a gallant battle with thyroid cancer for 15 months. We are grieving but also know she will be in our hearts forever.

Corey, Annette, and Jacob Phillips

Thanks for the memories sweet girl.
Will keep you in our hearts forever.
Rest In Peace dear Elsa.
Your loving friends Kerry & Linda

Linda Boon

Miss you Elsa, I have your photo on my screen along with Erik and Sam
miss you all babies, play well till I see you all again

Jane Paxton

To the E Cat, although you were an old kitty cat, had lost your hearing and your eyesight you still had the biggest heart of any cat we knew.
You will be missed but in our hearts forever.
We love you E ....

The Knights (Scott, Dana, Brianna, Casey)

Elsie Boy, you were the best cat ever. God gave you too big of a heart filled with love. We had such a short time with you after you diagnosis of HCM. But you will never be gone from our hearts. We will miss you so much. Please wait for us at the Rainbow Bridge.

Kathy and Steve Barnes

Elvis you brought us so much joy. We were not ready for you to go. The house is so quiet with out you. Daddy & Moma misses you so much. We miss you sleeping with us at night.Everyone who new you misses you very much. You touched so many lives. We will never stop Loving you. Tell Maggie Hi for us.We will be with you someday. Love always Moma & Daddy

Be happy little fella we will never forget you and you will always be in our hearts. Say hi to Rory, Bonnie and Sasha for me. I will see you again one day.

Ruth Bradshaw

We still miss you!

Wanda and Steve Darrah, Violet Bright, Matt Ad Parker Walton

Elvis (The Velvet E), We will always miss you.
We hope you are having fun with Piggy (also known as Lightnin'), Brutus, Zeke and your best pal, Chester.
Love, Your Daddy and Mama

Thank you my special friend for being so much to us.
You will be forever missed and loved.
Be at peace and catch those big squirrels in heaven.

Monica Ann Lapin

The most respected cat in the neighborhood.
And the light of my heart for 13 1/2 wonderful years.

Ginny Lasco

Emerson was my soul dog.
I miss him but I know we will be together again.
Thank you for all the joy and love you brought into my life. He was the so energetic and loving - he pulled me through divorce and my son going off the college, mid-life crisis and many, many changes.
Good-bye kind friend until we meet again.

Deb Johnson

Emilie reminded me every day of her life that I mattered.

Marie & Rick Jaggi

Emily was the best friend I've ever had and for eighteen years, I never knew loneliness. Now, I hope she is having a great time as a spirit dog chasing butterflies and squirrels on soft grass with perfect vision and hearing. I love and miss you Emily.

Kitty Lynn

I miss you. Thank you for 15 years of love and laughs.
I wish it could have been longer.

Barb Krause and Renee Barnaby

Emily, You have been my friend and my co-worker for 17 years. You lived at the veterinary hospital and we worked together saving little lives. You were always a willing blood donor, never putting up a fuss. I remember about 14 years ago, a very ill German Shepard came in to the hospital. You jumped up to the reception window, jumped down into the waiting room, and curled yourself into his chest as if to say, "Don't be afraid, my friend. We'll have you feeling better in no time." When you were retired from your hospital duties, I took you home with me. I love you so much. We have a bond that will never break - you are part of my family. I miss your sweet tabby face and your enthusiastic purr, and I will hold you in my heart forever. I love you.

Vicki

In memory of our little angel who enriched our lives. Your spirit burns brightly with us always.

Len, Marisa, Stefanie

Emily, you brought joy and love into the family. You will always be missed. Your human brother Brad and your canine brother Stuart will always love and miss you.

Jane

My dear Emma passed away just before Christmas last year, but I miss her so much.
She was such a special friend to me.

Ruth Sanderson

My beautiful Emma died last night from injuries she suffered when she was mauled by a vicious dog.
She was sitting on my front porch when the dog, who was allowed to run loose, grabbed and shook her.
I am brokenhearted and angry at the loss of my sweet friend.
She was lovely and sweet, affectionate and gentle all her life.
She did not deserve to die and could have lived many more years.
I will miss her "lovies", her loud purr, and her gentle presence in my life.

Mary Shepard

We know you are not suffering now and there are many good people who will take care of you and love you the way we did.

Chris, Susan, Lauren & Ashley

You've only been gone a few hours Emmett and I already miss you so much I can hardly breath.
I love you my little Buja.
Please wait for me at the bridge.

Dianne Blair

Emmi,
You were taken from us too soon.
Your Mommy, Daddy, Christopher, and Dusty miss you so much it hurts.
I will always love you my Baby Girl.

In loving memory of Paula's "best friend" and my friend too!

Lynn

Enzo, you are greatly missed by your family and friends and we are grateful that we will be together one day again.

Shannon Dillman

Eoin taught me a lot about myself in the few short months I knew him.
Miss you sweetie!

Laura Myers-Hilts

my dear friend thank you so much for the love you gave me and all the happy days yougave to me.every single day i will be missing you.

Maria Sousa

The house is not the same without you.
Missing your cuddles in the evening.

Wendy & John

Little man, its been 4 years and I still hurt, finding this site as really helped me. I know you are happy and I know I will see you again, I love you Erik. Mummy x x x x

Ermest.......chicken decapitator, bat catcher and adventurer. We ate popcorn together....he used to catch pieces in his mouth that I threw up in the air. His loyalty and dedication will never be forgotten. He was my best friend, my buddy and my confidant. 17 years may seem like a long time, but it flew by too quickly. I love you Ermest.

Jena

We will miss your friendly greetings when we come home. Take care Ernie someday we will see you again.
Keep your namesake company and tell him hi.
Love ya Ernie Butt.

Terry and Pat Johnson

God bless and keep Ernie safe until we meet again

T. Gingher

Ernie, my best friend of 17 years. You were there for me through good times and bad. We had so much fun......I will never forget the time you hid the pet turtle under the dresser, decapitated that noisy chicken, or the time you helped me kill the bat that had gotten into our house. You were a riot. Peace my friend. I love you.

Jena

Our Ernie boy was the best pal and son. He always made us laugh and was such a wonderful part of our family. He will always be with us in spirit and will be an inspiration to us forever. We love you Ernie boy now and forever. Thanks for being the best. All our love, Mom and Dad.

You will always be in my heart my beautiful girl. Selene and Evie miss you very much.

Jessica Hansen

With snorts and mushy kisses I am here waiting for you, Mom. Love, E. T.

Our Ethel came into our lives in November of 2002. We saw a photo of her with the adoption ad and called. We were told that she was 14, had bad hips, cancer and had been adopted out twice in 3 months but always returned. We immediately took her home. It was obvious that she did not even know how to play, and she was VERY weary of people. We expected her to live a couple of months and wanted to make her life comfortable.

Over time, she started sitting with us in the house and interacting with our other dogs. She began to allow us to sit by her, and even take some treats from us. She started out very wobbly (bad hips) but with time we walked her with our other dogs and she even jumped up on furniture.

She actually did learn how to play, and was quite comical - a 14 year old dog acting like a puppy. But more importantly she came to love us, and we came to love and adore her.

Her health had been declining over the past few months, and she had a few seizures. Her liver was failing and the cancer was spreading. Last Sunday night, she started having multiple seizures and looked panicked. At 3 AM Monday she looked at me, begging me to help as I had always done for her. Putting her down was the hardest thing I have ever done in my 41 years. I have had to euthanize other dogs, but somehow Ethel's departing has devastated me. She was so old, and pathetic. But she had a dignity and nobility about her that I have never seen before. She could barely walk with her hips, and she looked like a train wreck - yet she always brought a smile to our faces and a warmth to our hearts. We know we will see her again - and I must say that if eternity has no room for our companions and Ethel, I would rather not go there. Ethel, you were the best dog we ever had, we love and miss you, and cry every day because We miss your face, your bark, your love. Yet, we feel your presence in out lives every day. Farewell, my dark eyed beauty.... until we meet again.

Michael & Trudy Nelson

I’m sad to report that Last Wednesday, Eve passed away…and then on Friday, Adam passed away as well. It’s taken me this long to be able to sit at the computer and relate the events. Eve was born New Years Eve and Adam the next day. Eve was born on the 56th day. After a few days both refused to nurse and I had to use replacement milk. I was on 2 hour feedings and didn’t get much sleep for over a week.

When Eve died, I don’t remember crying as hard for a long time. In fact, I’m ashamed to say that I didn’t cry that hard when my father died. True, he was approaching 80, lived a great life, and had a heart condition...but it surprised me how much I grieved. Here was a beautiful baby that I delivered, who didn’t even get a chance to live her life...and despite my efforts passed away. Adam who initially was born in respiratory distress, came back strong, but then went on a rollercoaster of good and bad moments. Finally, like his sister he died in the vets office, just moments after arriving. Both he and his sister will be buried in our backyard together, and despite our short encounter...will never be forgotten.

I’m sorry to have to bring the sad news, but I thought you’d want to know. I bred my little Chihuahua, not for profit, but to have her live on in her children. I feel guilty that I sent out birth announcements with pictures. I feel like I jinxed them before they had a chance to progress. Sort of like counting your puppies before they “hatch”. Intellectually I told myself that if you’re not able to take the death of a puppy well, you shouldn’t be having them. But my heart tells me that no matter how I feel...if having a puppy is wrong...I don’t want to be right.

I wonder if this sentiment is common coming from a man. But then again...I cried watching the movie “ET”.

Love,

Peter White

Evelyn, you were a cool turtle for two weeks but then you caught that awful cold.
We all miss you, especially my dad.

Amy

My precious little man - you had such a short time on this earth (14 weeks), but in the 2 weeks I knew you my life was changed forever. I shed tears for you every day. I miss you so much. I look forward to the day we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge.

Nicole

The day Mommy found you at the dog pound was one of the happiest days of her life. Although you had been abandoned and abused, a little love and attention changed you into the sweet darling best friend you were until the very end. Mommy hopes your legs don't bother you now, and you are able to run and jump again. We miss you baby, thank you for 8 happy years.

James and Karen Kelley