Year
2015 Tributes
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For pet names beginning with "T".
Taffy, 09/01/01 - 04/28/15 
Taffy... TaffyWaffyBaffySnaffy... TaffyWacky... Furfees...
Furfurlees.. Taff...Queen Bee... Pack Leader... Taffy, are are
such a fun, proper, bossy, spazzy, quirky little dog. First to
bark at anything or anyone, would only eat off a paper plate,
and picky about eating altogether... You loved to play with your
brother and bark at your sisters... You loved to take all the
beds and pile them atop each other and then lay on top like the
Queen that you are leaving the other dogs without beds. You made
us smile, laugh, and feel love. We hope we did the same for you.
We hope you had a good life with the family. We were not
prepared when you suddenly got so ill and were certainly not
ready to make the decision to let you go but we knew, for you,
we had to. I tried to do all I could and even now wishing I
could have done more. It hurts so much. I didn't want to let you
go... I didn't want to let your body go. You are missed beyond
comprehension. In a house filled with 8 dogs it is amazing the
emptiness felt without you here. I hope you are with Boy Kitty
and all of our past furkiddos. I hope you are happy, healthy,
and snuggled atop a mound of beds at Rainbow Bridge. Love and
miss you so much, Taff. Love, Lisa, Mom and Dad.
Tamelin, 1998 - 11-03-2014
My Darling Tam Tam,
Emerald eyes. Slinky run. Delicate, gentle, handsome, lithe and
lissom, patient, loving and forgiving to all, shy and easily
startled - yet mischievous! No one like you. No words can sum you
up. I do so love you. Thank you for spending your life with me,
loving me, bringing joy and laughter and sparkling eyes and
comforting purrs into my life.
Tank, 07/20/2007 - 07/11/2015
This was this hardest decision we ever had to make. But we did it
so you no longer had to suffer, no more cancer, no more bleeding,
no more episodes. I hope you understand and are now at peace. I
feel like I blindsided you because the morning of you were oh so
happy even the vet made the comment of how good you looked, and
even said we could choose another day and give you some more
medicine. But Daddy and I had to think of you, not ourselves. We
knew you were tired of all the medicine, although you did enjoy
the steak and lunch meat! Your eyes looked so tired like you had
fought enough, and you did, you fought everyday for the last eight
months. When we were making the decision you came and sat with me
and just started kissing me, I think that was your way of telling
me it was ok that you were ready. I miss you so much already and
it hasn't even been a full day without you. Don't worry about us
or about Chunk we will take care of him and make sure to clean his
ears like you loved to do. We love you and miss you, always and
forever. Love you Tank (aka pudding/chooch)
Love mommy daddy and chunk
Tara, 11/07/2000 - 03/28/2015
Tara, I miss you greatly. You brought so much love and joy
to my heart it is immeasurable. While I've had 3 other cairn
terriers, you in your own way were special. Since you were
rescued from a puppy mill, had your first operation within 6
weeks, had deformed leg bones and addison's disease you were my
special carin.
You and I went through many special times together.
You brought me love.
See you on the other side of the bridge.
Technie, 26.11.2005 - 27.08.2015
my angel Technie,
you were born in my arms from your beloved mum's womb. you were
the most funny and laughing dog ever. when you were a puppy, you
used to make the whole family laugh. you used to bark at mum to
tell her that you are here.i took you to many places where you
played around the sea, you were so adorable and beautiful. anyone
who saw you used to say how cute and beauty is that lovely dog.
you used to play with the balls in the street and you used to
break them. how funny you were when you used to jump to the water
tap to drink.
i still remember our walks in the garden where we used to play
hide & seek. you used to look for me and you used to jump over
me. you filled my life with comfort and lover. i miss you lovely
big brown eyes. i miss how you used to walk to guard me when i
used to take off the carbage.
the house is just in darkness without you. you were in pain but
you left in peace like an angel. my heart is torn for you but my
only hope is that now you are with your lovely mum Bero &
sooooon very soon i will meet you both in heaven.
those 9 years you spent with me were nine years in earthly heaven.
waiting to see you in everlasting heaven my baby Technie.
Texasbelle, 14 yrs old - Oct 14 2015
10:35am
My Texasbelle, I loved you with all my heart and soul. You were
never just my pet, dog, you were my baby. From the first day you
ran down on top of me, I loved you instantly. You saved me with
your unconditional love! You were my light each and everyday! We
took care of each other for 14 years! How do I describe our
journey together, except that, it was magical. I can not imagine
how my days are going to unfold with out you by my side. Every
thought, Every memory, Every step and breath I take, you are a
part of me. You are my angel, my princess, my loving wowo. Daddy,
Kelly, Gizmo, widget and I will miss you deeply. Lots of love and
kisses.....
....a poem from Kelly(6)
Dogs are crazy
Dogs are cute
Dogs are sleepy
Dogs are jumpy
Dogs are furry
Dogs are loveable
I love my dog how she is
My dog is a sweetie
My dog id perfect!
Thor, Easter 1999 - 8/11/15
my best friend in the world, the inspiration for my song "ol'
black cat", the name sake to my les paul-thor's hammer,... my #1
fan who would jump on top of the amp when i played, and rub
against the acoustic guitar when i play it, has left me
forever....
he was the guy that would greet me when i got home, when i
traveled out of town, he would block me from doing estimates (see
the pic), he depended on me and I depended on him....i was there
when he was born, i was there when he left this world..
RIP Thor, my dear friend
Three, 04-03-2001 - 09-24-2015
This kitty spent 14 years with us. He walked bike trails
with us, he diligently brought us gifts of dead mice and
birds. He wrestled with dogs, had a strut in his step, slept
in baskets, and loved us unconditionally. We will miss you,
Three. ❤️ RIP, handsome kitty.
Tia, 11/01/2001 - 03/23/2015
My Sweet Sweet Baby Tia,
My heart hurts so much without you here by my side. Levi
and I are both grieving for you..he's been going room to room
looking for you and is so sad. Nothing is the same!
Your health was failing slowly for some time and it finally took
its toll on you this past weekend...it broke my heart to see you
like that, I knew the time had come to send you to Rainbow
Bridge.
You were always such a little sweetheart, although at times you
would tattle on your brother and give that look when I'd come
home as though you were saying "wait till you see what he's done
now mom".
You both played so much when you were younger...I loved watching
you and Levi and the love you had for each other.
When the vet came to our house my heart just shattered. As
I held you I cried and kept telling you over and over how much I
love you..that I will see you soon!
Sweetie...you have so many brothers and sisters at Rainbow
Bridge I know they were there waiting for you and they will take
care of you for me until we can all be together again.
You have taken a piece of my heart with you as all my babies
have...you'll forever be in the heart my sweet sweet baby!!
We Love and Miss You Bunches and Bunches,
Mommy & Levi
Tigger Cat, November 6, 2002 - October
17, 2015
Today I lost my sweet handsome little man, my beautiful
Tigger. Tigger wasn't just a cat, he was a character who
loved life! He loved to climb the tallest trees right up to the
highest branch and then would saddle down butt first; he would
roam farm fields going on long adventures giving us grey hairs due
to the length of time it took for him to come home; he would run
everywhere and would make us laugh daily with his crazy yard dash
for no apparent reason; he loved to go for walks around the pond
but would always lift his front legs up begging to be picked up
and carried on the journey; he was always so proud to bring home
'gifts' and often brought them right into the house for his furry
siblings to enjoy too. He could pull a Houdini and disappear
out a door when you weren’t looking, and would pop in and out of
his self-made tunnel in the cedar bushes to go from porch to porch
to suntan or to visit. He slept in some of the craziest
places from luggage, to carpet pieces, the treadmill, even on the
Christmas tree skirt every season where he would lie and bat down
countless ornaments and then snooze with them through the
night. He would cuddle on a chest to watch TV and purr and
snooze until he decided that he had given enough cuddle time and
then off he would go to lay in one of his usual spots.
This big beautiful grey tabby with huge topaz eyes and giant
tufted meathooks for paws, came into our lives one winter evening
during a terrible blizzard when I opened the living room door and
in he ran and he never left. He was so feral it took him a
week to learn how to use litter starting out with dirt in his box
as that is what he was used to. And even though he quickly
mastered the litter, he hated going inside and would purposely
miss the box if I wouldn’t let him outside to do his
business. He had major attitude and we expected no less.
He won over everyone, he adored all of his furry siblings and
especially loved to be close to the dogs. He adored having
his ears washed by his canine pal Windser and would remain purring
for hours during this ritual and end up completely soaked. And he
would bestow the same kindness on his sister Murphie, kissing and
cleaning her little black head, and the resulting purrs could be
heard all over the house. He lived all of his nine lives,
surviving many fights, a near miss with the road, and even a torn
ACL but nothing stopped this little man except for the cancer that
claimed him. I take great comfort in the fact that at this
moment he is reunited with his brother Windser who is soaking and
cleaning Tigger's head and ears, and both are smiling. He
was simply the greatest little cat and in addition to his best bud
Windser, he is also reunited with Willow, Sarah and Midgie.
Loved forever and sadly missed by Kim, L.J., and the furkids
Daisy, Norman, Mojo, Milli and by his ever present companion
Murphie who will miss him so so much.
Tiggy, July 2014 - July 27th 2015
Young you were and taken to soon but loved always you will be .
that little white ball of fur with the gray tipped tail will for
ever be how we will remember you. We love you Mr. Tiggs and miss
you so much !
Tiki Culver (Cat), August or September
1996 - January 16, 2015
I miss you so much, my beautiful girl. You were the best
kitty ever, and you were so incredibly unique and
wonderful...there will never be another Tiki in this life.
My heart is so broken without you...my only comfort is in
knowing you are no longer sick or blind, and that you are now
with your best friend, Sidney. This home and my life will never
be the same without you. Thank you for all the years...all
18 of them filled with the joy of loving you and being loved by
you. You were a total and complete blessing, and the perfect,
perfect cat...all 5 pounds of you. I know I will see you again,
and I look forward to your beautiful green eyes looking into
mine once again. In the meantime, you will never be
forgotten. I love you with all my heart, "Tiki Lou."
Tina, 05/12/2015
In the name of my children, Maru and Gustavo that loved her so
much!! May she rest in peace.
Tobby, 6/20/2006 - 10/12/2015
Tobby I miss you so much. You were a wonderful, loving, loyal
pet. You kept me sane through terrible times in my
life. You loved me so much and I returned that love.
It is so hard not to think of your final hour. I will always
love and remember you.
Token, 09/29/00 - 06/26/15
Token was my baby and my best friend. She has been with me
almost my entire adult life.
She was born in 2000 to a wild neighborhood cat in Richmond,
KY. My big brother and his wife caught the momma and all of
the kittens and saw to it that they all got a home. When
they invited me over to see them, she was the one black &
white kitten and the only one that seemed scared and backed away,
but my brother insisted that she liked me - and so it began.
She traveled with me to different cities, and sometimes we even
had to live apart, but I loved her so much. She was my
family.
Token loved to cuddle every night, and she would always let me
hold her like a baby. My baby.
She loved shoes and purses. If there was a pair of shoes or
a purse on the floor, you could bet that she was going to lie on
them. She was always so careful, and she was always so
beautiful.
I'll never be the same without her, but I'll go on loving her.
Token, I love you. I'll see you again.
-Jonathan
Tommis (Tommicat Pissypants), October
23, 2015
Dear Tommy- we found on on the side of the road, frantic and
terrified, in May of 2005. We have no idea how old you really
are.... you came and lived with us, and were a loving handsome
companion. You accepted easily your siblings, and all foster cats.
You endured many health issues during your decade with us,and we
gladly paid the vet bills- you were an irreplaceable part of our
family. Now that the angels have come and taken you so abruptly,
all we can pray is that you know all the trips to the vet, the
pills, the needles, the tests, the force feeding were all just
desperate attempts to keep you here with us just a bit
longer..in hopes you might turn the corner and live happily a few
more years.... the thought of saying goodbye was unfathomable.
But when it was clear that your time here was no
longer comfortable, we made sure you went to the bridge, while
cradled in our loving embrace. Till we meet again, Mama's big boy
and Daddy's buddy- you will never be forgotten. Please forgive us
for trying to keep you here on earth just a little longer..
we loved you so so much and your brothers and sisters miss you
terribly. Love always, Mom and Dad.
Tonka Truck, 6-25-15
Truck it has only been 2 weeks since you left and I am so lost
without you. For 13 years you were my best friend, my
protector, my dog. I miss you so so much. I miss seeing you
outside just laying in the sun, no matter how hot it was. I cry
everyday for you. Memphis misses you too. He has slept
on your bed a few times, I think to be close to you. Life is
never going to be the same without you Tonk Tonk and it
hurts. I know we will see each other at the bridge when the
time is right. Till then watch over Madison, Elsie, Tiffany and
Lucifer.
I love you with all my heart Truck. Love Mommy
Treasure, July 2012 - Jan 10 2015 
My sweet baby girl! We did not get the time I thought
we would. I didn't get to do all the things I wanted us to
do together.
You were my joy....my sweet angel girl....such the diva, so
small and dainty...a true princess. Holding you in my arms
after you had passed and kissing your sweet face, I knew you
were gone....that you were no longer with me.
Your father, brothers and sisters miss you so much and the house
feels a huge void without you energy and attitude.
Mommy's sorry she couldn't save you, but I know you are free now
and happy. I'm sorry sweet a treasure trinket.
You are so loved and so missed and I will never be the same
again.
Sweet angel cross the rainbow bridge and wait for me! I'll
be running as fast as I can to scoop you up and feel your sweet
kisses again.
All of my love,
Your mom xo
Trinity Stahl, 1/31/2006 - 3/18/2015
This our little dumpster girl (let me explain that). Her litter
was found in a dumpster and taken to C.A.R.E.S We had our pick of
the puppies. She was the only one that let us rub her belly, so we
took her home that day and loved her, and spoiled her till the
end. She was the best part of coming home. You will be missed A
LOT. We will see you waiting for us at the other end of the bridge
when we get there. Love you lots Girl.
Trixie, 06/04/08 - 12/11/15
Trixie,
We just let you go just yesterday. You were in so much pain. Yes,
we could have chosen to up all your meds only to see it start all
over again because the meds wouldn't work anymore. And you know, I
believe you would say..."Hey, it's ok, I'll do anything and go
through anything just to stay with you". That's just how
much of a loyal dog you are. When I saw tears in your eyes I knew
it was time to set you free from all that pain. It was
sudden when I took you to the vet. I know you were
thinking.."Yes! Some relief! And a Bonus of a Car Ride!" Yes, my
little love bug, it was so heartbreaking to follow through with
that choice. I was looking into your eyes the whole time and
petting you....still being careful not to pet to hard. Telling you
I Love You over and over and that You will never, ever feel this
pain again. And That Patch Man will be there to meet you and
let you boss him around with glee. Especially since neither
of you will be hurting. You will get to meet Jake, Buttons and
King and see Allie again. Trixie, you will always be in our
thoughts, wrapped in Love. I need to focus on Ginger now...you two
always got along so well. She is missing you too. We will all be
together again, I believe that. Then I saw you totally relax...I
Gave you one last kiss..and then you were in the world of no pain.
One more thing baby girl. Before they took your body away..I gave
you one last big hug. I hadn't been able to hug you like
that in a long time. Don't fret for me...You gave me many, many
good memories to keep me until we meet again. I keep saying me
because you and I were practically one.
Your Loving Family
Tuffi, 10/28/2000 - 03/03/2014
It has been 10 months ago today. I feels like just this morning. I
can't believe how much I still miss you Tuffi. I see you in the
yard. I see you standing under the kitchen table. I can even hear
your collar & license jingling. You meant so much to me little
girl. I'm so sorry that you got sick. I wish I could have saved
you, but I couldn't. All I could to was hold you that last night
and pray you weren't hurting. Thank you for all of the joy,
laughter and smiles you brought to us. I'll always be grateful for
that. Rest in sweet peace and God bless your sweet soul.
Tulip / Tooches, Spring 2004 -
9/29/2015
Tulip was a sweet girl, a beautiful snowshoe I found in a parking
lot by the sea. I went back every day for 2 months to feed
and be with her; she was the saddest, most scared cat when I met
her. After 2 months she was getting sick and trusted me, got
in my car and went to the hospital to recover. 6 months
later she was doing backflips off the furniture. She was my
sweetheart and very mild and kind. She protected me by
killing scorpions and she was a foodie. She was a lovebird
and was grief stricken as I to lose her sister Oli, but lived on
for another 8 years in her beloved forest. I have no words
to express her loss except that I will never stop loving my
sweetheart Tooches <3
11 years old my bird wings...
Tyger, January 1, 2000 - March 16,
2015
My beloved Tyger,
I loved you more than words can describe. You came into my
life when I least expected it and you brought me so much
joy. I miss you so much; my heart breaking. I can't
believe you are gone. When you cross over, please give
Tigger, Tayga and Tasha hugs and kisses from mommy. One day,
we will all be together.
Love you forever and always,
Mommy
