Fly far and free, Maddie Mae. Be the free and
wild bird you could never be on Earth. . . .
MAGIC, AUGUST
2000 - MAY 3, 2022
Magic came to us on a hot Nevada August day. He was found crying
in some bushes on a 106 degree sunny day. He was at that time
according to the vet just 3 weeks old. We took him in and put him
on a table and he just couldn’t support himself. We feed him and
hydrated him and for the next three nights he cried himself to
sleep being held on my wife’s chest. The vet gave him a check-up
and supplements and he grew up to be a loving, giving beautiful
member of the family. He was always a loving and gentle cat with a
loving and pure soul. We could have never earned what Magic gave
to us freely. That was August 2000. He passed being held by his
family on May 3rd 2022. A gentle, loving beautiful spirit and
blessed our home for just over 21 years. He acted like a kitten
right up to the last day. He taught us that love is unconditional,
everlasting and to be in the moment. He overcame many challenges
always with bravery and determination. When anyone was sick he
would stay near and next to them. He comforted and loved so
freely. Magic will always be loved, in our hearts and we know his
spirit is with us forever. God bless his little soul and giant
heart. Rest in Peace Magic and thank you for all you gave us.
Maka, 8/20/2005
- 5/19/2022
Our dearest, sweetest little Maka...we miss you so much, but know
you're running and jumping around with Etta. You have
always had the biggest heart and you were always there for us and
bringing smiles and joy to not only other family and friends, but
so many strangers that passed you on a walk and smiled, stopped to
talk to and pet you and the many that took pictures of you because
you looked so adorable. You've traveled around the world and back
again, endured so much and defied and dodged so many challenges -
all so that you could stay with us and look after us.
You've lived in 7 countries and now made sure that we were
settled. We miss you so much but feel so blessed that you
were with us on earth for almost 17 wonderful years...yet, it
seems way to short a time. Thank you for all that you
brought to our family. We love you!
Marvin, 7/15/05
- 8/3/22
Marvin was a gentle giant. He loved everyone and every animal. He
was so full of love. He was also very intelligent and
well-behaved. Anyone who met Marvin fell in love with him. He
would go outside and play with the wild deer. They jump our fence
and come into the yard before we know it. Once my husband called
for Marvin to come in. He walked through the front door and a deer
was following behind him. That deer was going to come right in the
house to keep playing with Marvin. We adopted him at the age of 3.
He was in bad shape. He was so overweight he looked like a baby
hippo. And, he had lost his hair. We found he had hypothyroidism
and allergies. After getting him on the correct medicines he did
great. He was healthy after that. People are afraid of pit bulls,
but Marvin was the poster boy for how wonderful they are. He was
loving and loyal. He was smart and well-behaved. We lost my
husband's mother back in November. Marvin used to keep her
company. I know they are together again in heaven now. He is
making friends with everyone there. I know we will be together
again one day!
Maya, 2004 -
5-24-22
The house is so quiet now it’s eerie, as Maya was an extremely
vocal kitty. For sixteen years I’ve been waking up to her
screechy, locus sounding distinct meows, begging us for food so
it’s been very hard to getting used to the quiet.
Maya has done nothing but bring joy, tons of affection and
unconditional love of the likes I’ve never experienced. I
remember back before I adopted Maya and her little sis, Missy,
(who passed away suddenly as well at age 2) since I thought I
mostly preferred dogs, I wanted cats that were “dog like,”
affectionate, playful, loyal, etc., well, I’m here to say my wish
came true in every way. Maya was as sweet and affectionate
as they come. Always by my side, especially if I was down or
sick, with her paw resting on my hand purring away trying to
comfort me. She was constantly licking/kissing our arms and
hands, a sign of love a cat has for another. She loved being
petting and would try to let us know she wanted pets by grabbing
our arms or hands with her paw, and of course she always got what
she wanted. If I was gone for a long time, she was right
there to greet me when I came home at the door, hungry of course,
begging me for food, but happy to see me nonetheless. She
not only expressed this love for us, but she did for friends and
family as well, always affectionately greeting people and
demanding pets from whoever was willing and she would keep at it
until someone gave in.
I’ll never forget her playfulness, always playing chase with
Ellie, or intensely chasing a piece of string or the infamous red
dot. Then there was the way she always would high-five my hand on
command, something I never taught her to do she just knew how to
do it. It was the same with her hops when I would put my
hand over her head. She would stand up to touch my hand with her
head, another trick she just did without me teaching her.
But I think my favorite thing of all that I will miss the most is
when she would lie down on the top part of the couch, behind where
I would sit, purring away, resting her paw on my shoulder and when
I would turn around, I’d ask her to give me a kiss and right away
she’d start licking my forehead or nose and then finish with her
headbutts. God, I was so lucky to have her.
All of this makes this loss that much more difficult to bear and
not only is this really hard on me and Jim, it’s been hard on
Ellie too, as you can tell she misses her big sis, but we’re
trying to comfort her as best we can.
Before we said goodbye forever to our furry bundle of love, the
vet said that she’s “neurologically inappropriate” and doesn’t
know what’s going on around her. As much as that seemed to
be true, as she was lying there being petted, I could still hear
and feel her purring and at one point she even opened her eyes
only to look directly at me while I told her how much we love her.
I knew she knew who I was as she stared at me. I cannot
think of a more precious moment to cherish forever. And that was
Maya, loving ‘till the end. My only wish right now is I hope
we gave her as much love and happiness as she gave us.
Well, I know this tribute is way too long, but it’s only befitting
of a creature like the one I had for sixteen wonderful fulfilling
years.
Thank you so much for giving us so much love and happiness Maya.
I hope someday we will meet again at the Rainbow Bridge so I can
give you the biggest hug I know how and tell you how much I love
you.
xoxo
Love always,
Mommy
Mazie, 11-24-11
- 11-22-22
Mazie,
My companion, protector, and my best. I fell in
love with you the first time I laid eyes on you, and from that
moment on, it was just you and me. We had a lot of fun times
together, long walks and playing ball. But unfortunately time
caught up with you and we couldn't do those things anymore. But we
were still always together, and I know you were happy just
being with me, and me with you. I think about you every day,
sometimes I smile to myself when I think of some of the things you
did, and then sometimes I just cry. Like they say, if love could
have saved you, you would have lived forever. I love you, and
always will.
Your best friend,and dad.
Ray
Mica, 10-3-2011
- 06-03-2022
My sweet boy. I miss you so much. My heart is completely broken.
You were the sweetest, funniest, and most loyal dog. Your brother
Cayman and I miss you so much. I miss you waiting for me to walk
in the door, your little grunt noises, your snuggles, and all the
unconditional love you gave me for 10 years. I know you’re
not in pain anymore. Do all the things you love. You will forever
be in my heart! Love, Mom & Cayman ❤️🌈
Michaela, 2006 -
7/25/22
Michaela was a very different cat because she had so many
gifts. Michaela had a softening in her eyes, a sweet loving
manner, and humorous outlook on life which she shared willingly.
This gifted disposition was bestowed on anyone who had the good
fortune to cross her path. As Michaela aged her comforting manner
diminished some, but she was always there when she felt she was
needed. Always eager to share her gifts as much and as often
as possible.
Surviving seven other cats, Mike took on the responsibility of
responding to my loss and grief; I will miss that deeply.
She would make her way into my lap and noticing my tears, would
begin to remove them. Perhaps it was the salt that prompted
her to lick my tears, you may think, but I was not the only one,
she would lick the other cats too. My little
mother-of-good-will, would take it upon herself to make everyone
happy and comfortable, I suppose. Superior she was at it
too. No one should be unhappy in her presence. Three
years ago x-rays showed she had two nodules in her lungs. I
cried and told her I loved her every day for months then into
years. Each time she would lick my tears, I was actually crying
because I knew her end was coming. Michaela was a one-cat
emotional support mainstay.
My little Mike was my family. I’d rather be with her than
with most humans. She understood all, considerate, loving,
and wanted nothing more than to be with me and a bag of
Temptations. She loved Temptations, sadly she developed a
tumor in her mouth making it difficult to chew them. It was
one of the rapidly growing unstoppable signs of her fate roaring
down on her. There were many changes, she wasn’t greeting me
anymore, she lost half her body weight, and stopped carrying
around her ball, lost interest in going for walks, and stopped
sniffing me while I was going to sleep. She once liked to
enter the shower in the mornings and get wet, that stopped.
All were signs.
The medical signs were many: high blood pressure, high kidney
values, heart murmur, hyper thyroid, arthritis, and she had a
broken-off piece of cartilage in her right leg and the oral tumor
which prompted me to seek a specialist. In preparation of
the dental, the x-rays revealed that now there was a third
nodule in her lungs. The veterinary dental specialist and
the dedicated anesthesiologist said Michaela was a poor candidate
for anesthesia.
I did not want to give her up, life was too short with her and I
wanted her to stay longer. Mike did not earn or deserve such
a fate. I wanted my Michaela with me for more years, but she
was suffering. She would sit a stare at the wall having very
few pleasant moments; this is not my happy enthusiastic
Michaela. Recently, while holding her, she started to put
one paw on each side of my neck and nuzzle her face between into
the side of my neck; she knew. Such a once robust girl had
deteriorated over the last two months into a very thin frail
cat. We were losing a battle with something spreading
throughout her body; I could not be selfish any longer.
Goodbye my Michaela. Who will lick my tears now?
MIDNIGHT,
DEC/15/2008 - JUNE/13/2022
MIDNIGHT WE WILL MISS YOU DEARLY YOU ARE AFUNNY LITTLE MAN HOPE
YOU HAVE A LOT OF FUN DIGGING HOLES AND PLAYING WITH THE REST OF
YOUR FRIENDS WE LOVE YOU MUCH YOUR FOSTER FAMILY DIANE AND MICHAEL
Mikey, March
7, 2003 - February 16, 2021
You walked into my life so many years ago and you just made
everything better. Thank you you for saving me on that day my son
was born still and for all the times you continued to save me for
the 18 years that followed.
Im not sure what to do now that you are gone but please know that
you are right here in my heart and we will always be together just
like I promised you.
You will always be a part of me, the best part of me.
I miss you so much.
I hope you are warm and safe.
I love you Mikey.
Love, Mom
Milo, January
17, 2011 - June 9, 2022
We will never forget the day you chose us. You walked out from the
bushes, and into our home. After inspecting it thoroughly you
nodded your head as though you were thinking, “this will do.”
Your mischievous ways and your big “Who me?” eyes stole our
hearts.
You had lived outside on our street for a year and got to know
every neighbor on the street. Every morning you wanted outside so
you could sit on the corner, greeting anyone who walked by-all so
they would stop and give you lots of pets and exclamations of how
cute you were. Everyone loved you and many always had a treat for
you when you visited their homes.
I will never forget how you would come running from all over the
neighborhood wherever just so you could go on a walk with our
senior chihuahua, Stormy. On the walks, it seemed like you were on
alert and looking around as though protecting him. And then one
day, as Stormy was sniffing in front of a house, I saw their cat
getting into an attack position. I knew Stormy was too fragile to
take a cat attack and I didn’t know what to do. Then, from out of
nowhere there you were, heading straight for the other cat. You
didn’t attack you just got his attention so he chased you instead.
I thought it looked like you were rescuing Stormy but I wasn’t
sure. But then it happened again, you bounced into the yard and
that cat took out after you but didn’t catch you. After Stormy
passed away and we got another dog, you did the same thing for
Dobby. You even got two big dogs to pay attention to you so we
could get Dobby away safely.
Most of all, thank you for the love, affection and purrs you gave
to Mike. He loved that when you were out in the rain you’d always
come inside and sit on his lap so he would dry you off. And when
he noticed he couldn’t find any pens we looked around found
your big stash of pens and hair ties under the bed. We let you
keep them and just bought new ones.
I’ll miss walking into my sewing room to find you sitting on the
one chair I needed. I loved how you would sleep on my sewing table
and keep company late into the night. I’m so glad we have dozens
of photos of you, but we will never forget your face, your love
and your oh so wise soul.
Sleep well our dear friend. I’m looking forward to seeing you at
the Rainbow Bridge.
Love from Mike, Janet, Dobby and Johnny.
MissyLuLu,
2/8/2009 - 2/22/2022
Missy LuLu,
You came into our lives as an almost 2 year old pup who picked me
to be your Mom at the animal shelter. You quickly became a family
member and filled our hearts with joy. We are blessed to have had
you until you passed at 13 years. We just celebrated your birthday
on February 9 where you loved your Greenie with cream cheese
birthday treat (with a candle on top, of course)! Our hearts ache
from losing you, but we know we will meet again at the Rainbow
Bridge. Love you, our precious, pretty puppy.
Mom, Dad, Valerie, Jeremy, Granny and Aunt Veronica
Misty,
08/15/2019 - 05/21/22
Rest In Peace ✝️
"You lived your nine lives with me, my loyal loving friend. Then,
God took you up to paradise to live life number ten. I'll bet your
peacefully lying on an angels lap purring there without a care,
heavenly nap. When tommorow starts without me, don't think we're
far apart." Time will pass, and then at last you"ll be on mommy
and daddy's lap again. ❤️
Mojo, 01-03-2005
- 02-24-2022
Today I lost my Best Friend !
My true friend left me today and crossed over to the Rainbow
Bridge.
He left me at 5:00 o'clock in the morning when I was working,
with him at my side. Today I am alone, lonely and I miss him.
Molly, 2013? -
May 3, 2022
It’s been four weeks and I still grieve from your absence. I see
your adorable face all over the house and especially in those
places you chose to rest. Your illness was sudden and took
you far too soon. I rescued you just four years ago and had hoped
for your companionship for years to come. But I was glad for the
time we did have together and I’m sure you were happy for you made
me happy. God bless you and keep you safe and healthy till we meet
again.
Your loving mom, Joan. ❤️
Molly Feeley,
April 2007 - October 14, 2022
Molly mittens. You were such a love. The ultimate lap
cat. So sweet, funny, silly, and so vocal - announcing your
entrance and departure from any room as well as every time you
jumped into one of our laps. You were 15 1/2. You had
a very nice life here, but old age and cancer kicked in and it was
with gut wrenching sadness that we sent you to the Rainbow
Bridge.
Now you're young and healthy. And you're reunited with your
favorite boy, Oreo. What fun you'll have with him and your
brothers and sisters!
We love you so much baby girl!! Please come and visit
us. And look for us when we leave here to join you.
We miss you and will love you forever!!
Mommy & Daddy
Molly Hinton
Hess, 05/29/2009 - 12/21/2022
To my sweet baby Molly. You came into daddy and mommy's life
in 2009. You were loved unconditionally by them, but I
believe that you held daddy in your heart more, even though mommy
loved you too, even when she fussed at you about your shedding.
On February of 2015, when both mommy and daddy passed away, you
came into my home. I had you for a wonderful seven years as
my faithful, loving companion. You were the sweetest dog
ever born, always wagging that tail even when you weren't feeling
good.
Now you have joined dad and mom in heaven, and I know you will be
at the rainbow bridge to come to my loving arms once again,
forever.
Molly, you will always, always be in my heart.
Mr.Tibbles, 14
August 2011 - 26th December 2022
The most cutest little furbaby in the world, so much personality
and love.
You were there when I needed you and I hope I was always there for
you. I hope you were happy, and knew that you were loved by all.
You brightened up every day,and I miss you so much. I still
can't believe you are not here. It doesn't feel real...it
never will.
Now you go off and play and ill be there with you before you
know it.
My little guy, mwah.
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