Year
2017 Tributes
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For pet names beginning with "C".
Cadwaladar
'Cadso Gwynso' Gwynedd, Sometime July 2007 - 7th November 2017
Auntie Janet was summoned to a neighbours garden,
your mother Ginger was giving birth to a litter of kittens. You
were one of that litter, as well as your sister Mared who would
later herself have a single kitten; the late Trebor, your
blood-nephew.
Ginger brought you to our garden, and immediately we could see
you had a needy personality always wanting attention and
seemingly liking to hear your own voice when you didn't think
enough attention was given to you.
You came to live with us, and Auntie Janet gave you the princely
name “Cadwaladar Gwynedd”, as you were at least the half-brother
of the now-late “Owain Gwynedd” (OG) (Cadwaladr was the brother
of the 12th century Welsh prince Owain Gwynedd). Like many of
your siblings and descendants, you ended up making home with us.
We often called you “Cadso” and sometimes “Cadso Gwynso”. Uncle
John made a mistake when spelling out your name at the vet
surgery (an extra letter 'a' between what should have been the
last two letters of “Cadwaladr”), but we decided to keep the
incorrect spelling as you were definitely unique!
You, and your late half-brother Ravage used to follow Auntie
Janet, Uncle John & Uncle Anthony wherever they went. We
were worried you would follow us across the busy roads that were
nearby, but you did have the sense to return home when we had
evaded you. We often had to keep you in the house when we wanted
to go shopping, church, etc. and have one of us stay home to let
you out some moments later. Sometimes “Escape & Evade” was
necessary!
When having cat food, you always left your food for about 30
minutes and ate it afterwards, as if you preferred cat food that
had been exposed to the air for some time than fresh from the
can/sachet. You often finished off the leftovers of the others.
Uncle Anthony once had a chicken sandwich (just sliced chicken
between to pieces of bread as Uncle Anthony doesn't like butter,
margarine etc.), you very kindly and without asking helped Uncle
Anthony by pulling out the chicken and eating it for him, so he
only had to eat the bread. How very considerate of you!
Elliw (one of your nieces) also cottoned on to the helping to
eat the meat. Uncle Anthony often had to share his chicken
slices with the pair of you.
One day we noticed a cataract on your right eye, the vet seemed
to think it did somewhat impair your vision but you could
definitely see through that eye.
You had a bump under your chin some years back. Luckily it
turned out to be an infection and some antibiotics cleared it
for you.
We enjoyed your company for years. Some months back you had to
have all your teeth removed. Uncle Anthony used to tease you be
calling you “Jaws” and “Dr. Teeth” (just like he did with your
late half-brother OG).
More recently we noticed you seemed to be having a slight
balance/dexterity issue. You looked as if you were performing a
ballet dance with your hind legs. We did take you to the vet,
they found you had a temperature so gave you some antibiotics.
You seemed to improve, in fact once you ran down a lane nearby
like you used to when you were younger.
On the morning of the 7th November this year (2017), you went
out like you normally did and came in for some food. Sadly a
neighbour came to our door and informed Auntie Janet that one of
our cats had passed on. Auntie Janet had the shock to find you
had crossed the rainbow bridge on the pavement near the house.
The neighbour kindly went to inform Uncle John & Uncle
Anthony (they were at a family friend’s house), Uncle Anthony
managed to call Auntie Janet on his mobile (cell) phone and she
sounded quite upset, but managed to say it was you (“Cadso”)
that had crossed. We went to pick you up off the pavement, Uncle
Anthony knew immediately you had crossed. We phoned the vet,
they suggested that you had suffered a severe stroke which made
you cross immediately. That's some comfort to us.
We do hope that you are happy where you are now, hopefully with
the others that have crossed before you (Smokey, Jar-Jar, Owain
Gwynedd (OG), Ravage, Ginger, Clustiau the rabbit, Trebor and
Trefor)
Miss you lots sweet friend, :'(
Lots and lots and lots of love,
Your feline cohorts and your three human “pamperers” (John,
Janet and Anthony)
Calin le Macho
Man, April 28, 2004 - July 14, 2017
So very sweet is the perfect way to describe you from the day we
met you at the "orphanage". The Daddy fell in love with you
immediately and although we already had 4 angel cats and a dog he
wanted you. I am so glad we brought you home as you have
been a delight ever since.
You had 2 soul mates over the years. Precious Angel who left us
several years ago and most recently Sophia Loren who enjoyed so
much play fighting with you.
I wish you could have stayed longer with us. I never
expected you to go at this time as we had been treating you for
dental problems. Who knew your kidneys were in failure mode.
I am so glad you still slept next to me on your last night as you
normally did and that you were able to enjoy some Temptation
treats. Those wonderful treats you always enjoyed so very
much and would come running from where ever when you would hear
the crinkle of the bag!
Enjoy your new found freedom at the Bridge with no more pain and
discomfort. You are once again like you were when you first
came to live with us so many years ago.
Be happy and have fun til we have the opportunity to meet once
more. I love you very much and still feel your absence in my
heart. The house feels a bit bigger without you.
God bless you and all the others at the Rainbow Bridge enjoying
life now but waiting for their love ones to join them.
The Mommy Cohen
Cannon Knox, February 2008 - March 29,
2017
Cannon was a pure wolf, one of the most beautiful animals it has
been my privilege to know. He was taken far too soon leaving us
all heartbroken. His soulful eyes, high fives, and kisses will be
missed until I cross the bridge myself.
To say I love you doesn't come close my "Baby Boy."
We all miss you more than words.
Captain Jack
Sparrow, 11/15/2003 - 02/02/2017
You were by my side through so much and I can't imagine my life
without you. You accepted me with all my flaws and always gave me
unconditional love. I think of you everyday and I wish the last
year of your life would have been easier. You deserved more then
having to go through Chemo and Radiation and eventually losing
your leg to cancer. You fought so hard just to walk and to be by
my side even when it took all you had. I look to the sky
every night when I walk your brothers and I know your looking down
and me with those same eyes of love. I will forever miss you.
Casey, 7/12/2007
- 09/06/2017
He brought so much love in my life. I loved him with all my heart.
He will be missed. I love you boo.
Cassidy, 1998 - 01/05/2017
I rescued Cassidy in 2001 after she had delivered a litter of
kittens and was found as a stray. She was such an affectionate
little girl. At the adoption event when her cage was opened for
me, she jumped into my arms and wrapped her short little legs
around my neck. That was it. She was a feisty girl and approached
life on her own terms. She respected the alpha status of her older
sibling, Boomer, a huge brown tabby, but she didn't take any gruff
from him! Cassidy had the knack of finding the most cuddly, soft,
out-of-the-way spots to make her little "nests." I sometimes found
her sitting in silk flower arrangements, or on top of two oven
mitts stacked on top of each other. She also loved clean (and
dirty) laundry piles. She was a wonderful companion. She came when
I called her, and always greeted me at the door after a long day.
Cassidy always had a clean bill of health when we went for her
annual check-ups. She was a hardy girl. But, in November, 2015,
she was diagnosed with renal failure. This broke my heart. But, I
was up for the challenge, and so was she. We immediately began
fluids, and a few medications to keep symptoms at bay. She was
such a good patient. She didn't always appreciate the needle pick,
but we got through it with treats. Pretty soon, she would camp out
in front of the bathroom, just waiting for the "treat experience."
The last year was tough on my girl. Despite her willingness to go
along with what was necessary, she developed a condition called
megacolon. This made it more difficult for her to defecate due to
low motility. Soon she stopped eating altogether. It was with a
broken heart that I made the difficult decision to say goodbye to
my sweet girl on 01/05/2017. Rest in peace, my angel. I will
always love you.
Cassie, 10/9/17
My Dear Cassie my sweet Babygirl you will always be in our hearts!
Your suffering has ended. You are now safe and young again with
Wilber and Jesus running through the heavenly fields of glory! You
are a reminder of God's unconditional love. God created you for
His good pleasure and we will see you and Wilber when we cross
over. We will love you always! Enjoy Heaven! With ALL the
countless tennis balls they have there! I know all the angels are
busy petting and loving on you because that is what you craved the
most! We gave you all the love you needed and could get from us
but now that love is complete! See you soon!
Mommy and Daddy
Charlie,
09/07/09
Charlie was so sweet and kind. He was so appreciative of his
home. He was adopted from a shelter so that our Sammy would
have a brother. The two of them were always together.
Charlie had the kindest eyes and I loved him so much. He was
with me since 1995 until he passed in 2009 - he will always be
missed and someday I will see him again.
Love you Charlie
Shirley Martin
Charlie,
10/31/98 - 12/28/14
In loving memory of my Charlie
Poem by Mary Jo Beach
Are you still there, my Fuzzy Bear,
In the places you used to lie?
Do you run down the hall chasing your ball,
So happy, determined, and spry?
Can you hear my voice calling your name,
Full of love, hope, and despair?
See the tears on my cheek crowding desperately down,
Only to die in the air?
Are you still by my side keeping the pace,
Content and pleased just to be?
Or are you patiently waiting in that Unknown place
That I have yet to see?
You were the delight of my days
and the shepherd of my nights.
Charlie, March 1, 2003 - January 14,
2017
To Beloved Charlie
You’re not on the other side of the door waiting for me when I
come home,
But you are.
You’re not lying right up against the bedroom door while I sleep,
But you are.
You’re not lying outside the shower while I shower, lapping up the
water that seeps under the door,
But you are.
You’re not in the middle of the kitchen floor while we’re cooking,
But you are.
You’re not under the dining room table while we’re eating,
But you are.
You’re not lying in the sun on the balcony,
But you are.
You’re not by my side as I walk down the street,
But you are.
You’re not in the back of the car when I run errands,
But you are.
You are everywhere. You’re in my thoughts, and in my memory,
forever occupying the places that you used to be, and you
will be in my heart forever.
Chase James
Curilla-Romano, 8/4/2005 - 9/2/2017
My furry son, Chase left me this past weekend. I know he is in a
better place but that is a small consolation to those of us he
left behind. I do take comfort in knowing that he is no longer in
pain and that his furry sister, Lucy, who has long awaited his
arrival will be there to greet him. I am sure she will find ways
to agitate him just like she did on earth. As a mom and dog mom,
even my own kids would say he is my favorite. I rescued Chase when
he was a year and a half from a shelter, but it was really him
that rescued me. He had been abused and abandoned in a park close
to my house in the cold, bitter winter. He was so unique. The
shelter told me he probably didn’t have a full-fledge breed in his
family for at least five or six generations. They also told me he
didn’t bark. Believe me when I say, he most certainly did.
Chase didn’t like toys and bones and rawhide made him sick, but he
did have a special collection of bandanas. He always had one on
and was so proud wearing them. I think his collection maxed out
around 56, but that number could even be higher. He was always a
comfort to me and before he was in too much pain, we would lay in
bed and we would hold each other. We had such a close bond.
Neither one of us cared if the other had bad breath. Our closeness
bordered on obsession. When I wasn’t with him, I was constantly
thinking about him. He was always rather lazy, but I like to call
it laid back. He was my shadow and would follow me everywhere. Now
I look behind me and expect him to be there but he is not. The
anguish I feel cannot be measured but I could no longer let him
suffer. I don’t know that I will ever be able to fully let go. I
try to take comfort in knowing we will once again be together
someday. He will be there to greet me with a loud bark and a very
special bandana on. Until we meet again, my black and white guy…
Chico Charlie,
12/20/2006 - 5/30/2017
My buddy my pal my friend we miss you so very much. I think of you
often how so smart you was and how brave you were. Mans best
friend is an understatement when it came to you. Always by my side
so obedient. I know you would have followed me to the end of the
earth and back. My precious puppy one day we will reunite
somewhere over the rainbow at the rainbow
bridge.
Love Daddy & Mom
Chocolate Kisses
(Little Lottie), 08/05/2002 - 28/07/2017
To my beautiful wee girl Chockie (Little Lottie/Gummy Bear)
Again my heart is broken.
I miss you so much my heart aches with such a painful sadness.
You were a privilege to own my precious wee girl. You are so much
like your grandmother. You have her independence and stubborn
nature which always left me with a smile on my face.
Little Lottie I know you will now be with your grandmother Sulky,
your mummy Muffin and your brother Ralph.
Together again as one happy little family.
This is the end of an era for me. Having had the three
generations. I can not believe you have gone.
You were so sick my wee poppet, I loved you so much and tried to
help you as much as I could, but you were tired, so tired I could
see that.
I loved the days we had together and all the cuddles that we
shared and also the time we spent together carrying you around
when you weren't well in the dog bag I had for you. I spoke to you
about your life and how much I loved you. It was lovely bonding
time for both of us and I know you loved it, you just loved to be
carried my little gummy bear.
I will miss you for an eternity Lottie and I will always think
about you and the 15 years we had together.
All my precious love for always and forever my wee poppet.
Your Ever Loving Mummy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Chucky, 03/31/2000 - 02/04/2017
Cats leave paw prints on our lives and our souls, which are as
unique as fingerprints in every way.” Thank you Chucky for
the years of joy you brought to our lives. Each morning I
wake up and forget that you are no longer here and then I realize
my worst fear is true. I miss you walking on and plopping yourself
down on my newspaper just as I decided to read it. I miss
you snubbing the bed that I so carefully made for you only for you
coming back later acting as if it was your idea all along. I
miss you poking me on the arm when you decided that you want my
attention even though it often felt like daggers piercing my
skin. I also remember you venturing out of your comfort zone
to comfort me when I was sad. Some of my favorite memories ar our
trips to Petsmart. You sat in the cart like a little prince. I
remember you jumping ship (the cart) and running behind the
displays. I had to crawl on my hands and knees to catch your
silly little self. My favorite is when you jumped onto the
conveyor belt at the checkout and walked straight down to the
cashier. You were one of a kind and can never be replaced.
Your (Boxer/Pit Bull) brother Duke has a void in his heart since
you left. Duke continually looks for you in all of your usual
places. He has not been the same since. Your life was
a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and
missed beyond measure. Every day, in some small way, memories of
you come our way. Though absent, you are ever near, still missed,
still loved, and ever dear. Chucky you are in our hearts forever
and will never be forgotten.
Love,
Your mom and dad (Jon and Maria Bunger), your sisters Kaitlyn and
Maddy, your brothers Duke, Brian, Big Joey, Mike and Little Joey
and your grandparents Rosanne and Pete
Cody, 1/23/2017 - 4/6/2017
Dear, adorable, sweet, little Cody:
Even though God only gave us a few days with you, you brought
Keith, Sam and I so much joy. We loved you very much and we
hope you felt our love for you in those few days we had with
you. You will always be a part of our family, and I hope you
are playing with Gumby, Pokey, Gibby and Mickey right now until we
can meet you again at the Rainbow Bridge and cross it
together. Thank you for all the laughter and joy you gave to
us. We only wish we had so much more time to spend with you
here. We will be with you again, so play and be happy until
we meet again. We love you, angel dog Cody.
Colby, July 18,
2002 - June 23, 2017
Colby was my best friend for nearly 15 years. He was well
mannered and affectionate. He would go on my sidecar with
me, on the boat, camping and exploring Nevada. He was
spoiled and had a great adventurous life. He never missed a
meal, slept outside or was ever hit. He was loved by all and
I am broken and will miss him terribly. See you on the other
side, Colby. I will love you forever...
COOPER, 7 22
2017
COOPER
This was my best friend's fur a baby that had to go to the Rainbow
Bridge today. I have known Cooper since he was a puppy and he used
to spend a lot of time in my yard with my dogs. He always greeted
me at the door looking for butt rubs. His family loved him very
much and I'm posting this tribute in his honor. Cooper you are a
good dog and I will miss you and I'm sorry I wasn't there to say
goodbye. Go to the Rainbow Bridge my friend and find Daisy. Love
you momma S
Cooper Connor, 02/21/2017
Cooper,
When we first saw each other at the shelter, we knew we were meant
to be together. The joy you felt in your new home was matched only
by the joy you brought into our lives. We shared so many wonderful
experiences together - chasing rabbits, exploring deer trails,
burger night, and so much more. You filled our hearts with
love and you will always reside there. We will never forget
you. Wait for us.
Mama and Daddy and Jon
Cutie Pie,
02-10-2007 - 11-28-2017
To my precious Cutie Pie, you came into my life in June 2007 as a
beautiful little Maine Coon baby. I adopted you after Muffet
passed away in March 2007. You were what I needed to help me
get through Muffet's passing and you were definitely a
blessing. We moved to Tyler in Aug 2008 and you settled into
our new apartment with no problem at all. Cutie Pie, you
were a blessing as each night you would jump up into bed with me
and we would go to sleep together. In Jan 2009 we adopted
Hope as a buddy for you while I was at work. You definitely
let Hope know who was in charge. The 2 of you bonded and
became buddies. You were definitely the boss. We had a
very happy life together and I enjoyed coming home to you and
Hope.
Cutie Pie, you SAVED me when Muffet passed away and you were
definitely a blessing in your 10+ years that you were with
me. You always knew how to bribe me to get you some snacks.
Even though it has only been one day since you went across Rainbow
Bridge, I miss you very much and love you very much. Cutie
Pie, I know that one day I will see you again and it will be a
joyous reunion that we will have in Heaven.
God Bless you my sweet baby. I will never forget our short
time that we had together.
LOVE YOU, your companion Steve
