1997 Candle Ceremony Tributes

Fanchette was my special, little friend for almost 20 years. She died peacefully in her sleep on New Year's Eve 1996. I will hold her sweet memory in my heart forever.

Claudine Trafford

You were our clown prince. We will miss you and your antics. Everyone said it was your brown eyebrows that made you so silly. You never asked for anything but love and cookies. We know we did what was right for you to end your suffering and that you're playing with all our other boys now.

Jill Eshenbaugh

FANG: THE DOG OF LEGEND

Dedicated to five special dogs who went to the Rainbow Bridge:

Fang, Shadow, Kavik, Digger, and Raven

"Loyalty, Bravery and Endurance,"

    There came a time when I was lonely after one of my best friends moved to British Columbia. Heartbroken, I searched the streets, looking for a friend to share a great relationship with. From the corner of my eye, I saw a pack of dogs, with the lead dog; a huge and magnificent wolf dog. As anyone could tell, he was a cross between a Timber wolf, mixed with Great Dane with a pinch of Tibetan Mastiff thrown in his gene pool. Sensing my grief, the large, longhaired black-white and tan dog sat next to me, and put his huge paw over my shoulders. After a while, I decided to name him Fang, after reading Jack London's novels. Two other dogs, both female, sat in front of me and rested their heads on my knee. The smaller one, probably a cross between a Border collie and Jack Russell terrier, that I called Shadow seemed to know what I was going through. Kavik, the slightly larger female, was a cross between a Alaskan Malamute with a large amount of Rough collie running in her veins, licked my hands and lead me to the rest of the pack. In front of me sat a Briard-type crossbreed, with a smallish male beagle standing next to me, investigating who I am.
   After meeting the dogs, I started to turn back home. The dogs followed me, and I soon discovered that they were going to be my friends. As I turned home, the shaggy sheepdog and the beagle were lying on my lawn, licking the mildew off the grass. I lead Kavik, Fang and Shadow into the yard were they soon found an abandoned coyote den that was in my backyard since the 1890's, and they quickly settled down. The Briard mix and the Beagle dug a smaller den about a metre away.
    I went inside, and told my parents about the feral dogs I made friends with. After they told me that I could keep the dogs, I grabbed a chunk of roast beef left over from last night out of the fridge, and whisked outside. To my surprise, Fang killed a stray cat and was already beginning to devour it. When he saw the large roast beef that I was offering to him, he hid the cat carcass in the bushes and shared the beef with Raven, the Briard mix, and Digger, the Beagle. After wolfing down the meat, the three dogs took a drink at the pond water in the backyard. Kavik and Shadow gorged themselves on a box of crackers I gave them.
    By the next night, I herd Fang howl at the Navy-Blue sky. What he was doing though, he was treeing a raccoon up a spruce tree above himself. The raccoon looked down at him, chattering and looking extremely terrified. But there was another threat; a coyote lumbered into my yard. The coyote was stalking Digger, who's small size would make an excellent dinner. Seeing this, Fang bounded over to the coyote, and reared up on his hind legs like a maddened bear. The coyote attacked him, but soon, Shadow, the small Border collie mix, lunged at the big male coyote, and started to fight fiercely. Pretty soon, though, the so-called brave coyote, cringed and rolled over onto his back in extreme submissiveness. The coyote, even through he was at least 70 pounds, was a coward, he slunk off with his tail between his legs and started to whimper like a newborn puppy.
    By the next morning, I woken up about six, and took the dogs to an enchanting forest untouched by man. Fang, Shadow, Digger, Raven Kavik and myself walked down by a large pond, and looked up at the orange-pink sky. I watched the beautiful sunrise emerge from the horizon, then started to go on a day-long hike. Hearing the birds singing and the crickets chirping, I felt secure with Fang and the others by my side.
    A few hours past, and by 4:00, I started to head home. We heard the wolves and coyotes howling in the distance. Hearing his father, the Timber wolf, Fang held up his head and let out a beautiful long howl. I was inspired by the grace and beauty of my dogs, and I forgot by fear of some of my worst enemies from school.
    Many months past, and the leaves started to change orange and yellow. It was Autumn, and that meant going back to school, and missing my canine companions. I had visions of Fang while attending a boring assembly, trying to forget about my homework assignment of mathematical times tables. While I walked home, Fang and the rest of the dogs were waiting patiently in the yard. I was greeted by my canine friends, and I felt excitement as I saw the five dogs rush towards me in their gregarious warm welcome.
    By October, the phone rang from the humane society. They told me that because Fang was part wolf, he was considered dangerous and that I had to surrender my magnificent wolfdog over to them to be destroyed. I disagreed, and slammed the phone down. To my guess, Fang was around the age of six, and he was in his prime and still to young to die.
    It was November, and I did not give Fang up to the humane society yet. Fang and I sat down together, collecting our thoughts. Digger, the warm-hearted Beagle, encouraged to play with him. I soon forgot about giving Fang up the s.p.c.a, and I played with my dogs for about an hour before I came inside to go to bed.
    By December, just me and Fang, along with the other dogs, took a long walk down the forest that we went hiking in the summer. It was a Friday, and after coming home from school, fed my dogs and I quickly ate supper that night. By 8:45, I went back outside, and saw the big dipper in the sky. An hour past, and a spectacle of lights, coloured the sky like paints. I instantly knew this spectacular was a rare sight in Hamilton, Ontario, and I never thought they were this far south.
    Tragedy struck the next morning. I heard Fang and the other dogs barking madly. I told them to be quiet, and they did so quickly. By about four o'clock the following night, I heard a blast of a rifle penetrating the silence. By parents were startled by the noise, and they instantly called the police. I went outside, still in my pajamas, and looked everywhere for Fang. I found him, nearly dead, lying out on his side, with a bullet lodged in his left shoulder. I sunk my hands into his beautiful fur, with tears soaking my face. Fang licked my hands twice, and laid his great head down, never again to rise. I cried for hours on end, blaming myself for Fang's death. If I never knew him, this would never of happened.
    By eight o'clock, I found Shadow, Kavik, Raven and Digger lying down next to him. One by one, starting with the beautiful Shadow, they all passed away. They missed himself so much, that they died. The veterinarian were I take my dogs to told me about the story about the Rainbow Bridge. Fang is out of pain now, he's in the Rainbow Bridge, playing with his friends, and enjoying a serenade with his pack.
   Days past, with Fang and his great pack in my heart forever. My parents promised my that they would get another dog for me someday. But that dog will never be like Fang or like Shadow, Digger, Kavik or Raven. I will never forget about the great things I did with my beloved and sadly deceased dogs. No one, including my new friends that I just befriended from school, or a dog that I am getting in the near future will ever replace my pets who passed on. There is no such thing as a new pet who will be exactly like the original. Even that I know I will love my new dog the same way I loved Fang, it still will never replace Fang. Nothing will.
    Know that I look back and I know that Fang and his companions are playing in the fields like they always did before in the Rainbow Bridge, I know someday that Fang and his pack will look up at the stars, and will back to me and never again to part, I feel a long sign of relief. Someday, they will come home, and they will stay with me forever. I am always waiting for that special day to come to me.

Meaghan Edwards

We love you and miss you FanFan. Zoey will take care of you.
All our love, Megan, Mom and Dad, Duke, Doodle and Meisty

Fannie May, chocolate Labrador, b. 6/86-d. 8/4/97, gone on her Final Retrieve in the Tropics, R.I.P. on a high ridge in the West Indies, facing the rising sun over the Atlantic. Judith Dressel

We all love and miss you Fat Cat. I know that you are at the bridge playing with Missey. You will always live on in my heart and your picture will always hang in my house.
Thank you for the 16 years of your 18 that you gave to us.
Please know you will always be my baby. I will love you always.

Carleane Coltrane

Fat Dadda,
  My heart is torn in two: one half thanks God that He eased your suffering and took you home with Him. The other says "Come back! I wasn't quite ready to say Goodbye!". I am grateful for so many things: the way you always greeted me with licks and "whisker kisses"; the way you'd hide your face in the cushions so we couldn't "see" you; the way you'd cuddle up and nap with me on the couch while watching TV. But, most of all, I am just grateful that I had the honor of being YOUR pet, and for the honor of being allowed to be your caretaker. I can never forget you; I never will. And I pray that, someday, the Creator of ALL us "animals" will once again allow us to be together!
Until then, my precious, furry little Dadda....

Jane E. Konkle

Feather was loved by everyone who came in contact with her. She loved people and loved being part of the fun. She will be missed by all.

Chris, Joe, Tracy and Terri

We love you very very much.

hsueh

Felina was a wonderful loving cat. she is sadly missed by John, Sherry, Ryan, and all of the people who she greeted every day who lived in the neighborhood.

John Leach

Felix was my brothers friend for the short time he was here..he was loved.....

SHELTIECPB

Felix has taught us the meaning of unconditional love.
We miss him very much and wishes him back.
Now rest our dearest friend

Rosie and Thord, Sweden

Fen -- who was with us through the tough times. Rest in the sun with Garfy, special boy.

Sebastian, HKat, Guinness, Eeyore, Moses, Bocephus, and the people who loved you.

Festus was a special little friend. He loved riding in cars and pick-up trucks. We could hardly leave the house without him wanting to go. He lived nearly 17 years and was an absolute joy to have around. He liked laying on the back of the sofa looking out the window and trying to spot other dogs in the neighborhood, and then he would let loose some pretty wicked growls. Festus was operated on in UT Animal Hospital, several years ago for a disease called Blastocymisis, they took out a mass close to his heart and then part of his lungs, but it did not slow little Fess down much after his remarkable recovery. He was put on an experimental medication which did heal him and he was as good as new for many more years! In the end, his kidneys and liver as well as his heart failed him. Festus was laid to rest on a cold day Dec. 5th, 1997.

Cecil Lemons

Forever a true friend. We will meet again!!!!

Mike Bishop

I received this poem 1 year ago when the decision was made to put my 4yo papilloin to sleep. It only seemed right that I post it again with the final rest of my rottweiler puppy (at 10mo).

High in the courts of Heaven today
A little dog bravely waits.
With all the others he will not play,
But sits alone at the gates.
"For some day my mistress will come, " says he,
"And when she comes, she will call for me."

Author Unknown

Dearest Fezzic;
My only prayer is that I was as good an owner as you were a pet. I will miss you forever! I love you!

Amy

Our Fezzywig was a joy to have and we miss her terribly. She loved carrots & ice cubes. Her favorite place was laying down on the front porch watching the world go by. She was always underfoot. She will forever be in our hearts.

Dick & Nicole

For Ffud D. ....the orange cat with a heart that spoke to mine during some of the hardest tests life handed me..he always gave me my answer I so desperately looked for, with a purr, a nuzzle, and a knowing look. Thank you, my best friend...now go to Rick and wait for me for I will join you both one day soon.

Patty Doxtater

Figaro was born in our house on September 1, 1989.
Figaro was a quiet and calm cat that looked just like the cat from Disney's animated movie Pinocchio. Figaro became very ill about a week and a half ago. He passed on this morning. We will miss him dearly.
No other cat could replace our Figaro.

Nicole, Kristy, Tony, and Karen Ultimo

My dear kitten, I remember when you came to our lives. It was late at night when I heard your meow outside the window. I couldn't sleep well that night. During the morning,
We found you laying in a house garden. You were a baby cat, probably aging one month or less. We asked the house owner, Dona Maria, an old lady, if she could give you to us. As I took you in the arm, I was afraid of killing you, be cause you were so skinny and squalid. We took you home and put you inside a little box, full of cotton, and there you stayed purring. The first thing we observed on you, was your orange nose that blended very well with your white, black and grey colour, besides your big blue eyes.
During these seventeen years you were treated like a princess, you had food whenever you want, you always had someone to play with you. We did our best to make you fell good. You slept beside me. You never felt cold.
I thought you would live forever, but the cruel cancer took you from me.
I could not follow the advice to put you to "sleep", but I think you did not suffer too much, except that terrible night when you almost died and I didn't let you die, but in the morning, pain was too hard to support and you left us forever. I am sorry, we couldn't save your life, though we have tried.
You had many nicknames, the last one was "Poponette", because I thought it combined with you; you looked like a doll.
So, rest in peace my Poponette, in the forest where your delicate feline body lies forever. We miss you too much,

Jacqueline

What can I say? I miss you guys. You were the alarm clocks that beeped until I woke up. Over the course of the years, one would pass away, and I got upset. To try and make things better, I bought another one. There were a lot of you cute little guys. Finally, Snowy got jealous, and wanted me all to herself. So she killed my little Ceasil. I miss all of you little beepers.

Rebecca Pataky

You made every moment in the garden precious for me. When you came to us you were just a feral kitten, but within a few weeks your loving kindness shone through. If unconditional love could be personified, it was in you. I love you so much and I'll miss you always.

The Winters Family

When we come home and open the door, we call out "Fizzy!" but you're not there. It feels very empty at home without you. How can I sew without you jumping up to sit on my lap? Even "Iain-I-don't-like-cats" misses you. You captured our hearts with your timid personality and abundant affection.
We will never be able to replace you, or forget you. You will always be in our hearts. I never knew how much I would miss you and I never thought you wouldn't be here with me.
Love always,

Lara and Iain

Fizzy I got you when I was 2
and you were mine through and through
Oh the sadness and the pain
when I can never see you or hold you ever again
Leaving you after you had died
All through the night I cried and cried
The last hug you gave to me
the last of you I would ever see
But you are safe in heaven with god
and now you feel no pain you contacaress old sod
I shared with you my secrets my pains and all my fears
And now when I think of you there is love grief and tears
I love you forever so much
and all our good and bad memories I will forever clutch.

In loving memory of Fizzy

Esther Louise Chapman

FIZZY'S GONE

Now Fizzy's gone to join his Punk
And left me in this great blue funk.
He couldn't do the things he loved,
Like running, swimming, playing rough.
And so, I had to let him go;
Because, you see, I loved him so.

Now Fizzy soars through heaven's skies
With Punkin flying by his side.
And 'though I'm sad, I smile to think
Of Fizzy sprouting angel wings.

Linda Austin

Miss and love you, Flakey. Tanya cat says "Hello" to you, too.

Karen Stone

Sleep, my sweet Flannel girl!

Susan

I love you so much Flannel and I'll miss you so much, and it will be hard for me to go on in the morning, but I will! I'll miss my Flannel. You were my angel!
I love You!

Louise, Susan, & Richard

Flash, aka "The Red Dog"

Ball player extrodinaire, friend, companion and nursemaid.

Your passing left a hole in my heart.

Cheers is waiting for you, he will guide you and care for you til we are together again.

Marti and Mike Gregoire

     Flicka, I saw you come into this world and felt when you left it. You watched me grow up and were always my best friend. You saw me through my adolescence and teen years. You returned to me four months after being stolen away. You covered my wedding gown with your beautiful fur and stood guard over my newborn daughter. You were never my "pet", but my friend and confidante. You were always kind to the strays I brought home. We were together for nearly 16 years & selfishly I wished for more. I thank you that you waited till after my daughter's first Christmas to leave & most humbly thank you for taking the hardest decision of my life out of my hands. I now have 3 other cat-friends who all have a special place in my heart, just a notch below your place. I hope you'll take care of them for me when it's their times & I know we'll be together again. Until we meet at the "Rainbow Bridge", know that I love you...forever and you'll always be "My Friend Flicka."

Maria R. Finger

Flockie and Minky, our beloved cats - thank you for honoring us by being our cats. We miss you so. God bless.

Sheila

Sleep well my dear little friend. You were always so enthusiastic about life. I hope you are somewhere having fun and enjoying another kind of life. One day I will feed you cookies and kibble again. I love you.

Julie Voit Levinson

Floyd was a generous and loving companion.

Mary Jo

To our best friend, For all of your love and support during very hard times, you will never be forgotten. Thank you.
     
     Love, hugs and kisses,
     the mama and the papa

Mark and Elizabeth I.

I'll keep you in my heart, Floyd, because I know I am in yours. See you at the Bridge, my little boy! Love, JZ

He was our beloved kitty. He brought us together when we were sad and he loved us well. We loved him and we will never forget his fluffy ways. He loved to lie on his back and he loved to be held. Every night, he would nestle up to us in bed and sometimes, he would give us kitty kisses. We hope that he is in kitty heaven and we are sorry that we were not there to hold him in his final moments. We had never lost hope that he would get well. At least, his suffering was short. We're going to miss our kitty. Please say a prayer for him.

Julie Harazduk and Jonathan Braunhut.

You were the friend and confidant of my heart through my childhood and early adult years.
Your love is missed and left a space on my bed at night where you used to sleep.
I know you don't hurt anymore and that your with sister puff and the goddess but I still miss you..
Merry Meet, Merry Part and Merry Meet again
Blessed Be
Becki

Fluffy was our family dog who passed away early in the morning on June 20, 1995 because she was yelping in pain and was blind. My parents said she had a brain tumor or something so we took her to the vet at 7:00 am. Fluffy we miss you so much and are glad that you are in peace now! We miss taking you for walks and taking you camping, feeding you and all the other stuff we use to do! I wish you never had to leave us. We will always love you!!! "

Annie

There were times that Fluffy was the only family member that truly cared about me.
She was a constant companion from the day we got her until I moved out of my parents' house 7 years ago.
I will miss her greatly.

Mark Smith

Fluffy would have been 14 the beginning of May but she went away yesterday afternoon. She was a very sweet dog and a loving companion. I miss her so much it hurts but yet I'm glad she is gone for now she is healthy and young again. She is probably having all the rawhide bones and treats she wants and playing with her toys that we sent with her. She may be gone in body but she will live forever in my memories and pictures of her. I know she'll be waiting for us and watching over us till we join her but I will still grieve for her for a long time. I Love You Fluffy.

Janet Grosskreutz

Fluf was and always will be my best friend. She was a part of my life for 15 years, and will be missed greatly. She was the best dog ever.

Jen O'keefe

Fluffy my best friend ever. I miss you so much, my heart is crushed. You were the best dog I've ever known. Daddy and I were blessed with ten years of your wonderful Love, but we still would have liked more time with you. You saved my life and gave me something to live for. What do I do without you Puppy Girl? The world is empty but your suffering is over. We will always remember you, till we meet again Love You Boo Boo.

Shelley P. Keyes

Dear Fonz,
I know you're happy wherever you are and keeping Beau and Mittens company. I'll never forget the joy you brought to all of our lives and your memories will always live on in our hearts.

-Love, your Family.

Baby dog, littlest one, frosted flake...child of my heart and the love of my life. I don't remember life without you and I don't know what to do now that you aren't here anymore. I know that life without you is filled with pain... and a certain amount of joy in my remembrances. I hope that someday down the road, when it comes my time to go, you will be there for me as I was for you. I miss your heartbeat, and matching my breathing to yours. You were the bestest dog to ever grace this earth, and you brought so much cheer into so many lives that I must accept and respect your right to a well-deserved rest now. I hope that somewhere, you are bounding through the snow again, and chewing a rawhide, and eating as much chocolate as you want (we know now that you like milk chocolate best!) Please take good care of my heart, because you hold it, as you always have, in your paws.

Rebecca

Go get dibs at the Rainbow Bridge. I'll see you there. Say Hi to Ginger and Max. We love you.

Kathleen Huls

Goodbye, little stranger. I'm sorry you had to suffer.
I hope I helped you.

chris

My beautiful, wonderful Fozzie was my life. I was the first person that he saw when he opened his eyes at birth and last person when his soul left his body. He gave me over 14 years of continuous, unconditional love and loyalty. I truly believe that we will be united again, I truly believe that he has never left me at all. The pain is so sharp -- my tears are never ending. My greatest tribute to him and to our love for each other, is that his name will be on lips every night before I go to sleep and every morning when I wake. I will tell him I love him as I did today when he left me. I know my pain will ease, but I will forever miss him and a piece of my heart is with him forever.

Vicki Stanfill

Frack, we and your little Brother, Frick, miss your cheerful and unselfish ways. You disappeared from our lives but we still hope to find you and restore you back home. Don't despair, you will never be forgotten.

D Mathewson

My Francis kitty was so special to me. I found him starving to death outside of a church. That's how he got the name Francis I named his after St. Francis of Assisi. God gave him to me and I took very good care of him. I was only able to love him for 3 years but will never forget the joy that he gave to me. I miss him terribly.

Pamela Kellogg

Franji--the puppy who had been abandoned by someone and was brought home for us to see. She touched our hearts right way. Loyal, gentle and loving. We love you Franji. We miss you!!!

Stanley Family

Fala was a good and gentle companion.
I hope the fields are green, the grass is soft, and she will wait for me by the bridge.

Carol Stephens

A special friend and loved one.

Patricia Collins

We Thank God for giving us Freckles as a loving and faithful companion for eleven years. Freckles, a beautiful Golden retriever mix, showed up at our door one day in the middle of a harsh winter looking for a handout. We fed him and have had a wonderful pet and a good friend ever since.
Unfortunately, cancer took him from us too soon. God sent Freckles to us in a special time of need. We will miss him greatly and will always cherish the memories of the great joy he brought to us.

Ray and Sue Burdick

We had to put Fred to sleep yesterday at 18 years old...he'd been vital, alive, and apparently healthy until about a week ago, but he'd probably had the heart disease longer than we knew. Like a lot of animals, he wouldn't have "shown" us that he was in any discomfort; he did seem less energetic recently, but he was elderly so we discounted that...

Anyway, I'm finding it a lot harder than I ever realized it would be to lose him. He was my companion, my friend, my confidante for so long.

He was deeply special to me.

Laura Marshall

I got Fred when I was 19. He was there threw college and he was there till he was with me at 36. I have never been married or I have never had children. Fred was my boy, Fred was my best friend. When he passed away I died with him.

Joyce Bushue

Dear Fred,

I wanted to tell you that I miss you, even though you have a happy home. You were my first dog. You taught me a lot about dogs, people, and life. You were my best friend. I think about you every day. You were my baby and always will be. You were the sunshine of my life. Please know that I love you.

Yours truly,

Leslie

Furry fellow, you were much loved. We'll meet again at the rainbow bridge. Wait for us. Your family.

Andrea Young

Our son, our best friend, life will not be the same without you. We will always love you.

Janet and John Pauline

Freddie was our first "child." We watched him grow from a curious pup to an old man. He was a fat little dog who loved to eat hamburgers. We love him dearly and miss him so.

Karen & Sarah

Freddie we miss you terribly.
I am sorry that I could not revive you. I could not believe you went so suddenly.

I am very thankful that when you died you were not alone. you died in my hands. I could not revive you although you know I was trying to help you breathe.

The hardest thing was knowing in my heart you were dead when we got to the vets- I hoped they could revive you but it was 2 minutes too late.

I carry your spirit with me. I have your silver leg band on a bracelet I never take off. where I go you go.

Your pure joy at living awed me.

Love and granny smith apples from mommy

XOXO Pam

Freddy-Weddy - You were always by my side since my sophomore year of college. You knew how to pick me up when things were at their worst, and knew that a warm lap and deep purr can solve most anything if given the time There was never a cat as smart as you, and there will always be a hole in my heart that only you can fill . I miss you every day, and will look for you at the bridge.

Cindy Rinehart

Frenchy was our precious little girl for 18 years. She developed a tumor in her ear, shortly after our other cat (Kitty) of 21 years passed away in Feb. of 96. Of course we tried to save her by removing the tumor twice, but it just kept coming back. On April 10, we realized there was nothing more we could do and she was put to rest on April, 11. She really was a great kitty. She loved to snuggle, be brushed and purred like a motor boat. I think she was able to live so long because she was loved so much. It is never going to be the same without her, but we realize she is now with her friend Kitty at the Rainbow Bridge.

Shannon Carlson

Friday was so named when he was found abandoned on Good Friday one year, he was thrown out of a moving car at just several weeks old. He was born with a club foot but never favored it. He was immediately taken care of by our beloved Belgian Shepherd dog (who died many years later). Friday had seen me through a lot. I could only imagine one day, his old and ill-health body would be transformed and he would join "Sparkle" across that bridge. He was so smart and kind; it was as though there was a little human soul in him. It was so hard to let go of him and let nature take its course when he died. I felt helpless as though I had failed him. His ashes rest in an urn along with a tribute alter for him in my bedroom...always to be near me. I hoped he would forgive me months later when I adopted a little English setter named Chloe to be with me. I think he would have wanted that but he is never etched away from my memory. and everytime Easter comes around, I say a special little prayer for him. Someday, I know we'll meet again across that bridge. I know we'll meet again across that bridge.

Cheryl Nahas

Frisbee was the best friend a person could ever be blessed with. Though it has been over two years since he has passed on, it seems like only yesterday. I miss him dearly. Think about him daily! This is to my Friz..... I love you, miss you. I wish you were still by my side, in a way, I suppose you are. I'm sorry I had to put you to sleep, you were so sick my friend. I pray you'll find it in your heart to forgive me someday. I don't really expect you to, since I can't forgive myself. You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are grey. You'll never know dear how much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine....................... When my day comes to pass, I pray you'll walk with me over the Rainbow Bridge!!!!

Cathi

Old friend, your mind wandered off to the Rainbow Bridge several months ago, and it's time to let you go free. We love you and will miss you. You taught us many important things: That refusal to grow, change, adapt, and accept the changes of life is to begin to die, because such a refusal will squeeze all the life and joy out of you; That fear and compulsion are terrible masters; That love isn't always easy, and that it won't always fix everything; That death is not the enemy, but just another part of the Dance of Life, just as being born is. You were a good teacher. Go with our love and blessings.

         In remembrance,
         Ann and D.J.

"Friskers"*

We know you weren't a perfect cat
but we can't argue much with that.

We raised you from a tiny kitten
I think the whole family you had smitten.
Sometimes you seemed to bite too much
but mostly you purred with our touch.

We'll miss the way you bounded across the lawn
knowing you wished to stay out till dawn.

We'll miss your warm soft furriness
and your wake-me-ups good morning kiss.

We held you one last time before you grew cold
we wished you could have grown old.

So now it is time to lay you to rest
we will always remember you at your best.

Some cats may come and some cats may go
but there is one thing we surely will know.

We will miss you.

*Other nicknames: Frisky, Frisker, Mr. Frisky, Frisky-cat, and Sweetie-pie

Mindy Lowe

A beautiful and loving cat, great companion. She is sorely missed by us all.

Amy and Mandy Q'

Dear Fritjof! You came as a wind into our lifes and left us as quick as you came, only a moment later. We miss you soo much and think of you every day. We love you and miss you and I feel that you are still around. But I´m longing too meet you and in the middletime I´m sure your grandmother will take good care of you. On the other side of the bridge you will meet your grandmother and Frijof no 1 and the cat Minus. When me and your dad comes we will all be reunioned. Until then you will live in our hearts.

Your mum Eva

Fritz the Spitz, died 8/25/97 from cancer, age 9. He had the most adorable little face and a black button nose.

Lisa Pekarski

Miss and love you, Fritzi.

Karen Stone

Frodo, you were the sweetest, funniest little thing. I'm glad we had some time together on your last day, before you got too sick again. We love you and miss you.

Moira, Carl and Emma, Onyx and Rascal.

Good bye my special little friend. In the 16 plus years we have been together you proved to be more than just a pet. You were my one ray of sunshine through the darkest of days. This I will miss the most, but now you are with your brother Tico who crossed the bridge two years ago and my dear Mom and Dad. You have fulfilled your mission with honor, love, and true joy.
One day soon we will be all together again. Until then rest in peace, my little soulmate and friend.

Alba L. Mosser

Frosty was the most patient, loyal, loving dog, she shared my bed every night. I miss you my baby. I will be with you again.

Susan K Duhm

To Frosty, the cat who always wanted to be held, and never wanted to be put down, I'll carry you with me always.

Rianda Copeland

For 16 years, we had a love story. She loved everybody and was dearly loved by anyone who knew her. She died in my arms which was the place where she liked the most to be. Because it was winter, I had her cremated so that I could bury her in my garden last spring in the spot that she liked best.

Monique Courtois

Good old Boy, I miss you!!

Oliver Hundt

For my buddy!

M & J

Fuffle, we hope you have met Nibbles and Cookie at Rainbow Bridge.
We miss you. Love, Cath.

Fuji was a loving and special pet. I still remember him prancing proudly with his hair flowing in large lush waves as he appeared to float across the grass banks of the Charles River.
I will never forget him.

Mike Abshier

This is for those who have gone on, and those who stayed behind to soften the hurt, and give their love.

I can still feel the soft velvet of your paw, the tickle of whiskers, that warm rasp of tongue as you decided I needed a bath. I miss the gentle rumble of your purr, the comfort of snuggle times, the silkiness of your fur. I know you've come back on occasion; I can feel you. Are you waiting for someone? Or have you come back to let me know everyone's okay? Once in a while, I find a picture of you by accident, and then remember how you hated a bath, that you loved tomato paste, and catnip was your idea of heaven. Sometimes, I forget you're not here and call another cat by your name. They look at me, astounded, that I could make such a mistake. I feel the tears start, and I try to tell myself that you're okay. Yes, I say, there are warm breezes, sunshine, butterflies, and green grass where you are. The others are there with you, so you're not completely alone, wandering and wondering. Is Megan okay? You remember that she was blind. And Patches and Phaedra...they were both deaf. Take care of Topaz, she's always been so frightened...she never knew humans could be kind. Amerber, my little earth mother...have they given you kittens to nurture and love? I'm sure Snow is bossing everyone around. He did here, why stop now? Annabel Lee, you know in your soul we didn't abandon you. We had no choice, you could have infected the kittens and they would have died. Dear beloved Annabel, my heart still hurts when I say your name. I can't stop the tears when I think of you. I can steel feel your coat, soft as bunny fur, under my fingers. Your sister Emily is so very much like you, it's painful to look at her. Caesar, my very first cat....dearly loved and missed so much. G.G. - you fought so hard to live for the short time you blessed us. I know God holds you in his hand and has a special place for such a brave little cat. Ragamuffin...I knew you briefly, but those sad, golden eyes spoke eloquently of your pain. I'm sorry you didn't find me sooner, maybe I could have saved you. And you, Mouse, are you still stealing dog food and hiding it? Black Cat, Gnu and Smoke, separated for a while in life, but no longer. I tried to keep you together, but Smoke had learned not to trust. I hope you've finally found peace and warmth, Bandit. I wanted to hold you and let you know it was okay to come in from the cold. You didn't give me time. Oliver misses you Smudge. He's so big and beautiful. You wouldn't recognize him now; the constantly hungry little guy has grown into a hungry big guy. Moon, I know you're with your mother Mattie, and your sister Annabel Lee. I'm sorry you had to find them so soon. We were just getting to be friends. Katie, I hope you're running through the water you so dearly loved to play in here. How you loved being held in the shower! Coco, my loyal and protective wolf friend. I feel privileged to have shared my live and my home with you. Sometimes, God grants our secret wishes in small ways, and He gave me you. Ah, Yuri. You willingly shared Charlie with me, knowing I wouldn't hurt him or you. You offered me your devotion and love. How could I not accept so precious a gift?

I know some of you will look and not see your names mentioned here. Have I forgotten so quickly? Don't I love you as much as those whose names are written? My precious fur angels! How could you think I don't love you? If I could, I would reverse time, so we could once again share the happiness and love. Your faces are as clear to me as if it were yesterday and you were here, asking for dinner and demanding to be petted. I can barely see through my tears to write this. All of you brought light, life and joy to me. I cherish the memories of your love and trust. We've planted flowers and trees in honor of your memories. Every spring and summer, the sadness is softened by the beauty that blooms. As I look out my windows, I am reminded of each and every one of you. My dear little friends, know that I keep you in my heart. As long as I remember your names, you will never be forgotten, or replaced. One day, we will all be together in the sunshine, warm breezes, and green meadows. Until that time, you are missed....and loved....always loved.

Linda Gillian

It started when I took her for her check-up. She had a rare heart disease. To make a long story short, the medicine didn't work. The Shaman didn't work. She looked at me with her cloudy eyes, and I saw that she was suffering. She didn't want to make me sad, so she clung on to life for me. I whispered in her ear that she could go, but she told me she didn't want to make me sad. I told her that I would not be sad, but she was too insistent. That is my Furball. Then, the rainbow angel whispered in my ear the solution. I whispered in Furball's ear that either she'd go, or I would stop her pain for her. She told me I could do so, but she wasn't going on her own. When they did the injection, she cried out, then looked at me with those same cloudy eyes. She had a sort-of happy look in her eyes that said "Thank you for caring about my pain. I will be back in your life somehow." She then closed her eyes and rested her head on my arm. I wanted her to get up and hiss at the vet and give him a good scratch like she would if it were for her shots. But she didn't. I know I will see her again some day. Who knows, maybe she is my new kitten. I love her more than anything in the world, too. I got her stuffed so I can remember her. The new kitten seems to like the cat. Give her your love, please.

Ashley

Furley where ever you are you know that you are always loved by us dearly. We will miss you alot. We have hopes to be with you in the future. To hold you and to hug you and stroke your soft fur.
You are loved and missed by us all

Darren, Lorraine and Katelynn

I remember the times you came all the way here to snuggle at my feet at night. And how the sound of an opening can of tuna would bring you running, and get you purring.
I am sad in the knowledge that I will never hold you, nor play with you.
I inwardly think you were sent to take care of Fuzz, who we lost not long before you. She was so afraid to be alone in Rainbow Bridge that you offered yourself to be there with her, and ease her fears.
Kit will miss you though, and Daddy is going to have a very difficult time without you not there to greet him, play with, and cuddle with. You were his Bo Henry Diddles!!
I'll do all I can to help him through it, though, I promise you that. Goodbye my sweet dear henry! Take care of your sister.
And Fuzz, though we never got the chance to meet, I'm sure that we'd have been great friends. I know you were shy, and reserved, but Daddy loved you just the same. You were such a sweetheart,
Goodbye, Fuzz

Much Love for you both
Auntie