For 11 years you were my best friend and constant
companion. You were the light and joy of my life. Every day was
full surprise and wonder. I knew you loved me every bit as much
as I loved you.. It seemed we were totally in sync. Of all my
babies, you were my sweetest, gentlest, my once-in-a lifetime
cat. You fought cancer long and hard and were taken away from me
way too soon.. I can't imagine not having you here..your
beautiful face and goofy ways.. I love you Radar more than any
little boy has ever been loved.. You filled my heart and soul
with lasting memories.. I love you young man and I will every
day of my life.
Radar, August
2008 - December 1 2019
For eleven years my sweet boy made me the
happiest fur Mommy ever. Today I had to give him back to God and
I'm not sure what to do without him. Radar, thank you for being
a sweet, gentle boy and a once in a lifetime kind of cat. Love,
Mom
Riley, 03/22/2019
Riley,
You are my dog nephew forever in my heart. Although I didn’t get
to see you much as I would have wanted to, I always loved you.
My heart still breaks when I saw you moments before you Were
taken from us. Your beautiful heart will always be with us
and will always think of you. You have a cousin Jordan in heaven
who will be with you for now. She was my baby who also died too
soon. I will see you one day. I love you blonde baby. Angel,
forever. Please protect us and we will see each other again one
day. Play and be in peace angel. Love your Tia
Claudia
Ringo Rae, May
12, 2008 - February 14, 2019
Not since I lost Ringo’s mom,
Brandy, have I felt such emptyness. Ringo has been by my side
from the time he could walk. He choose me and he was always
there for me during some very hard times. He kept me active and
happy throughout his whole life. He was quite the character:
very affectionate, smart, obedient, loyal, a goofball and
protective.
He, like his mom, was unique and irreplaceable. The only thought
that gives me comfort is that he is reunited with his mom.
My two best friends....Until we meet again, I will miss you so
very much.
Go play!
ROBBIE
(HILLSTONE HEART OF MY HEART), 12/12/2004 - 1/17/2019
Our boy Robbie lived a long and wonderful life. He filled
our home with joy. His passing has been very difficult but
everywhere we look there are memories of him. If we turn
quickly it's almost as if he is following us... still with us. We
like to think he is as we can feel him. Such a love, such a
connection doesn't easily leave. We are glad it stays with
us. Robbie loved life, he loved to play, to run, to sniff
the smells of his garden as he patrolled it in the mornings and
slept in the cool of the grass during the day. At night he
slept with us and in the end he had a special bed just for
him. We miss him terribly but we know someday we will see
him at the Rainbow Bridge.
Roscoe "Rasky"
Howes, October 6, 2009
Roscoe “Rasky” Howes by Jamie
You were the runt of the litter no doubt because by the time I got
to the shelter, there was noone left in the litter except you. You
were not particularly cute and even after I took you from the
shelter, I drove across town to the other shelter because I wasn’t
sure I wanted you. I ended up keeping you because you were sitting
in a box in the car, but I called your daddy the minute I got home
and complained how disappointed I was that I didn’t get a choice.
Little did I know then how much you would change my life
forever…This story is told for you, so you know how much you are
loved and will be loved forever.
I love how you would come in under my chin give me neck kisses.
I love how you were obsessed with baby bottle nipples. You would
sneak onto the counter, grab one with your teeth, and run away. I
tried marking “Roscoe’s nipples” with a black X so I knew not to
use them. All through 3 kids you were the resident nipple man,
costing us a “bloody fortune” as dad would say.
I love how you would chew corn husks and meow wildly when I
brought home fresh corn. I would always tear off an ear and let
you go to it.
I love how you would always beg to drink water in the bathtub
getting all your paws wet in the process. We had to tell all the
pet sitters that you needed fresh water, never out of bowl.
I love how you picked out a stuffed animal that looked EXACTLY
like you to carry around in your mouth. You would always meow
wildly when you were carrying it and drop it at my bedroom door.
Sometimes, stacks of stuffed animals would be at my closed
door…and you patiently waiting for me to come out. When you were
really young, you would leap across furniture and catch the
stuffed animals in your mouth mid-air.
I love how you learned to open doors and we had to get childproof
locks to keep you out of the bedroom when we needed some sleep.
Soon we had to push furniture across the door because you learned
how to open the door even with the childproof lock.
I love how you were a real tough guy and would swat, hiss, bite,
and snarl at visitors, but always saved your love for me. You
menaced the babysitters, bit my mom and made her bleed, and scared
the vet so much she refused to show us how to give you the
medicine…in fear she would “loose her fingers.” Everyone was
scared of you because you were a wild man with a soft heart only
for mom and dad. I love how you always understood that the kids
were “off limits” and reserved yourself even when they pulled your
tail.
I love how you would only show love for your dad when I was away.
I would sometimes stay in the city and only then would you climb
onto your dad’s lap and give him neck kisses.
I love how you became such pals with Jones and would fight with
her on the floor. We always said we had the best “fellows” ever.
I love how you jumped down from a 2 story balcony to chase a
squirrel and jumped on to the roof for a bird in Connecticut. I
made your dad get onto the roof to fetch you, and from then on you
became
the “super bat cat.”
I love how you would always be in the center of the action with
the kids, playing with toys, swatting at moving cars, hiding in
tents.
You were always there.
I love how you learned to go outside on the leash and hang out
with us during family picnics. You knew the door we lived at but
sometimes got confused about the floor… and one time opened the
door to another apartment.
I love how you would greet me everyday when I came home and sit on
my counter top when I cooked. I would talk to you while I cooked
and give you a cool drink of water from the kitchen sink.
I love how you would sleep with me every night I kept the door
open. Sometimes I would wake up to your wet nose against my neck.
I love how you had a shit eye, a big pouch, and a big pink nose.
I love how you had a “smart lip” as daddy would say and always
talk back, mouthing off.
I love how you would sit on the TV stand while we watched TV and
block the whole bottom of the picture.
I love how I would get teary eyed watching animal planet thinking
of you. And I always looked forward to giving you a big hug
everyday and telling you “I love boys who are grey and white.”
I want you to know that I have a tremendous amount of pain, grief,
sadness, and guilt over your passing. I will always have doubt
over ending your life, in making the choice to put you to sleep.
It was the hardest decision I have ever had to make. You couldn’t
go to the bathroom and were blocked up so much it was going to
kill you in a matter of hours – – but I had the choice to save you
with major surgery, or to drain the fluid with the certainty your
condition (and suffering) would return, or finally to let you go
in peace with the
guarantee of no more suffering.
I do have regets…not researching the surgery ahead of time just in
case…thinking too much about the money for your care when you are
not replaceable and money is…becoming so hysterical in the last
few hours that the vet couldn’t communicate with me anymore…not
having a vet that gave us statistics and made everything seem
confusing and unclear…calling everybody for advice, asking their
opinions, trying to understand what to do, but neglecting to just
go outside and ask myself.
In the end, we very well could have made the right decision as I
would never want you to suffer long term, but the doubt will
always remain. There is no way of knowing whether the surgery
would have saved you or led to more suffering, but maybe we should
have tried? You must know I would have done anything to save you
if I knew everything would be back to normal. But there was no
guarantee, so I wanted to save you any pain…
Putting all this behind me, I promise to rid myself of any guilt
because it won’t do any good. And, I promise to focus on all the
wonderful, joyous memories of your life and how much humor, love,
and companionship you brought to me and the family.
I close my eyes now and I picture you on your hind legs with your
paws rubbing my jeans the night before you died. You seemed to be
saying “hi mom, I missed you” after I returned home from a
friend’s house. Even when you were suffering, you showed your
love.
Your absence makes this house so quiet. You were always the happy
face in every room. Five and half years with you was way too short
and I always thought you would be with us for much, much longer
because you were such a healthy little guy. All I can say is that
I cherished you and loved you every single day and I at least have
peace of mind knowing that I showed you this love everyday. Our
bond was unique and special and I know you felt it just as much as
I did. We spent many happy hours together, and provided much
comfort to each other.
Roscoe, I am eternally grateful to you for everything you brought
to my life. You will never ever be forgotten. You will always be
deeply missed. You will always be my grey and white little boy. I
will always remember your neck kisses and your beautiful white
face and green eyes. Goodbye, and please know you are always in my
heart.
I love you.
Mommy
Rosie, July 10,
2018 - September 24, 2019
To my sweet Russian Dwarf hamster:Rosie I love you
sooooooooooooooo much,I already miss you sooooooooooooooo much,
and things aren’t the same with out you. I miss holding you,
singing you to sleep, and playing with you.Some day I will see you
in heaven. Until then, have fun running in the field with your
other hamster friends.
ROSIE, 2001 -
6/20/2019
This is in LOVING MEMORY OF OUR CAT ROSIE. Rosie, although she
lived with us and was loved by our family belonged to our grandson
Kagen. Rosie was a kitten when Kagen picked her at a rescue
shelter, years went by and we had to move from Seattle area to
upstate NY Kagen wanted to stay. Since Kagen didn't have a place
of his own and was staying with friends we in an RV made a mutual
agreement that Rosie would stay with us because we could provide a
more stable home for her. Rosie and our other cat Tess traveled
and lived with us in the RV till we relocated to Florida and
eventually bought a home in 2014. Rosie was very much Queen Kitty
since she was older than Tess, and later we adopted another girl
Miss Keeper (Miss K had only one eye). Rosie was a very sweet laid
back girl. Sometimes she and Tess nosed each other and sometimes
it was a quick swipe at each other. Rosie had become overweight in
her adult years but we dealt with it best we could and tried to
monitor her eating. We did fly Kagen to see us a couple times here
to visit with him and so he could see his 'BABY'. Kagen could say
his name in a way I couldn't. He could roll his rrrrrrr's like in
spanish and say 'RRRRRRosie! It really bonded them again. On the
phone I would have him talk to Rosie and say her name and she knew
it was her 'DADDY'. Four months ago Rosie was diagnosed with
kidney failure. She did pretty well until the last month we could
tell she was 'ready' to go. She couldn't walk so well, lost a lot
of weight and had to make the hard decision not to make her
suffer. It was kind of last minute and we couldn't get Kagen here.
Our adult sons joined my husband and I at the vet to 'let her go'.
I held her in my arms in her blanket and we all cried. REST IN
PEACE BABY GIRL, we will see you again over the Rainbow
Bridge.....I LOVE YOU ROSIE, MAMA
Roxie, August
2006 - January 2, 2019
Dear Roxie,
We miss you so much. That day on January 2,2019 was so horrible.
When you left us our hearts were breaking. You have been such a
wonderful companion, loyal friend and the best dog anyone could
ask for. I wish we could have had more time with you. You
entertained us so much over the years and made us laugh so
much. We miss cuddling with you and holding you. You will forever
be in our hearts. We love you so much.
All our love Daddy and Mommy
RUEGER, December
30, 2009 - April 30, 2019
Rueger was a Great Dog who loved people! Everyone who met
him, even if only once, was touched by him in some small
way. When he passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, many
hearts grieved for us and was there to support my husband and
I. He was my first pet and I will miss all the wonderful
things he did daily that brought a smile to my face. Rueger
taught me how to love and be loved. Since I did not have
children of my own, he became my baby, and through the years,
through health and sickness, I loved and cared for him. It
still feels unreal that he is gone. He will forever be in my
memories and in my heart.
Pamelia & Teanis
Plano, Texas
Ruthie,
8/15/2002 - 2/9/20019
My Ruthie was my whole world. She was such a loyal companion
and comfort to me for almost 17 years. Ruthie was my Calico,
Tor-tie cat! She loved me as much as I loved her, and we knew each
other so well, we were totally in sync with one another. My heart
is broken right now, but I know she is in good company with the
Lord! She was the sweetest girl ever, and kind and so smart.
I will love you forever my beautiful girl. Thank you for being
with me for so many years, I wish it was more, but It was an honor
loving you.
I love you sweetheart and I will see you someday, at rainbow
bridge!
Have fun my darling fur-baby. Your paw print will always be on my
heart!
Love you always,
Mummy
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