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Zander was a beautiful orange tabby whom I took home when he was about 5 months old. He was a loving and devoted friend to me for 14 years. I will miss him everyday. He was with me through some of the hardest times of my life and some of the best. I am grateful that I had so many years to share with him but also because of this I will miss him dearly. He had a full life and was more spoiled than any cat I know. His favorite toys were his scratching box and yarn balls and he loved to be brushed.

Rest well Zander
until we see each
other again.

Melanie

To my dearest baby Blue

You were the craziest of dogs! Everyday was a challenge with you you were always on the go. The quiet nights after you calmed down were wonderful. That day I took you outside because you were jumping on everyone I never thought you would die. You weren’t out very long. I even looked out on you. They say you had a heart condition that’s what took you away from us. I am so sorry.

I miss you everyday. I look at your gravesite and imagine you jumping out and running around like you always did. You meant so much to our family. You will always be in our heart of hearts.

I love you my baby blue.

Heather

MISS YOU
REST IN HEAVEN AND
LOVE LITTLE ONE.

LOVE YOU.

Natalie

This tribute is dedicated to Anna. Our 6 year old beautiful Golden Retriever who went to Heaven on Friday July 5th.

I came home from school one day to walk in the house and meet a new puppy. My mom told me to name her and I chose Anna short for Anastasia. Anna was a playful little golden puppy with floppy ears and big feet. She was adorable. She filled the few remaining months in the house where I grew up with
love trouble and companionship.

She then accompanied us into a house in a different neighborhood and grew into the most well behaved dog with the greatest personality. My mom spend countless hours training her and teaching her little tricks that made her even more special. She could turn out the kitchen light push the button on the fridge to get herself ice. She would open the drawer and get her leash when she wanted to go for a walk or get out a bone
when she was in the mood
for a treat.

When we moved again to the house my mom still lives in is when Anna really bloomed. My mom trained her to become a therapy dog. Since Anna was so well trained and behaved she passed the test with flying colors. She then went once a week to a local nursing home and brightened the day for many elderly folks who loved her weekly visits as much as
she loved being there.

Anna was spoiled especially around Christmas time. She would rip open her gifts with as much enthusiasm as a young child and then play with her new toys for hours. She also loved “Babies” this being in all senses of the word not just human babies. She loved kittens puppies birds anything living and smaller than her. My mom always referred to them as “Babies” which meant for Anna to be gentle. Anna was wonderful with children and people of all ages and loved when we had company. She participated in “Paws for a Cause” which was held by our local SPCA to raise money. Anna would eat off a fork or a spoon. She had better table manners then most adults I know. Her tail was always wagging and she was always happy. She loved to swim down at the river and
go for walks.

Best of all she was always there when you just needed someone to hug. She was the most loyal and loving pet we have ever had. Anna was only 6 years young when we found out that she had thyroid cancer and that it was untreatable and spreading like wildfire. My mom had called me to say that she was taking Anna to the vet because she was choking a lot when she tried to drink. At the vet they found a large tumor in her throat and a mass in her lungs. They mentioned that it could be cancer but they wouldn’t know for sure until the biopsy came back in a few days.

I tried to stay positive while waiting for those results we all tried not to think negatively until the test results were in and we found out our options. The test results came back positive for cancer and that it was throughout her entire body. The vet suggested putting her down soon to avoid any suffering since it would spread so fast but my mom asked for just one more day. She was doing better the next day not choking as much but still very tired and breathing in very short shallow breaths.

The vet told my mom she might be okay for another week or so. During those last few days Anna was very ill. She slept most of the time and ate only chicken breast but she still pulled her leash out and wanted to go for a walk everyday. On the night of July 4th Anna barely slept because it was hard for her to breathe when she laid down so my mom and Larry stayed up with her all night and made the decision to take her to the vets in the morning so she could sleep in heaven.

When my mom called and told me that Anna had become an Angel I cried so hard and still am now. Anna was the greatest dog I have ever known; she was loving loyal playful and a best friend right until the very end. I miss her terribly and my heart breaks for losing her but I know she is in a better place now out of pain and with God. I know she will be waiting for all of us at the Rainbow Bridge when we all meet
again in Heaven.

So to Anna…I love you more than words can say and I miss you more than my heart can bare. Thank you for always being there and giving an endless supply of love and companionship. You are and always will be the best friend a person could have. Wait for me at that bridge until we meet again in Heaven where
we can all be together forever.

I love you!

Josey

Lindsey

We had 15 years together but it seems like it all flew by. We miss your happy smile your loving eyes and everything that made you who you are. We know that you are finally free of the pain you had been suffering for so long but our hearts are broken with your passing. We think of you every minute of the day. Your bed is in the same room and the same place and you will always be in our hearts.

Thank you for you love your kindness and all the years of memories that we shared. You are the best girlfriend dog anyone could ever have. We all love you and miss you terribly. Our only solace is our memories and knowing that when we come to Rainbow Bridge you will be waiting with that big smile on your beautiful face.

We love you baby girl.

Mom Dad Sara and Daniel

Shadow

You were my best friend for 17 years my little “baby doll” and I will remember you for the rest of my life. I know I spoiled you but what is life without pineapple juice and lamb baby food? I miss your fuzzy face and the cat litter in the bed. All I can say is “Good night be a good baby see you in the morning,” just like I did every night before I went to work. Maybe I will see you again some morning.

Love

Mama

My parents had Tiffy before I was even born so I remember her always being there. She used to protect me when I was little. I remember sitting in front of the TV as a child and sharing my ice cream with her. She used to like to play tug of war with a sock. And when the plastic soda bottles used to come with that black plastic thing on the bottom she always had to have it as a chew toy. I think she was the best dog that a kid could have in the whole world. Sadly she passed on of old age. My family and I still miss her alot.

She will always be part
of our family.

Shannon

Zakk – my boy.

It’s only been a few months but I miss you more than ever. You were an amazing friend. So gentle so caring and protective. You always knew when I needed a friend or a shoulder to lean on. I thought that we would have many more years together. I am so sorry that you had to get sick at such a young age. I can’t even imagine how much pain you were in and I’m so sorry that you had to suffer. I am comforted with knowing that you are in a better place and that you are healthy again. We will be together someday Zakkie. I will never forget you or the bond that we shared.

I love you pumpkin head.

Mommy

Peppermint we only had three years together. But you were a great com pain an friend. You taught me how to love when Tina did not have a home you brought her home an made a home for her you did the same for Slayer. You will always be in our hearts. Some day we will be together again
at rainbow bridge.

Love

Mommy

MAVERICK

Cockapoo

Nov. 20 1986-Oct. 30 2001

What is a Maverick? Webster’s Dictionary defines it as 1. An unbranded or orphaned animal. 2. One who is independent in ideas attitudes etc. My definition is one who was a very special member of our family and as in the second definition Maverick was independent in ideas,attitudes,etc.

Maverick was a girl. She came to us from a pet shop with a huge knot on her head received from trying to tell the world SHE didn’t belong in a cage. A fluffy white ball of fur when she arrived in her new home she was determined to be her own Dog and to capture the hearts around her. Though she was her Dad’s birthday present Maverick succeeded and became
a gift for the whole family.

Although a strange name for a female puppy it fit perfectly. Her dad named her after the character “Pete Mitchell in the movie “Top Gun”. A former Air Force pilot he wasn’t about to have a DOG with a sissy name. Many believe there is much about an individual’s character that is influenced by the choice of their name. It must be true because Maverick lived up to it completely. She was going to be a Fighter Pilot!

Challenges for her were a pleasure. No cage or confined space could hold her if she was unwilling to be held. A small Jumping Bean she could jump 3 times her size straight up.

Rules – the important ones she accepted the ones only to please her human she considered. A comment one day when the girls came into the house of “Oh Maverick You’ve been trained” finally occurred when she was 6. By then she and I had a tentative truce. She would refrain from her raids on the cat box (until the coast was clear) and consider listening when I said no
if I would accept she was the
Commander of the Base.

Loyal and fiercely protective of our family and our Base Maverick had no desire to be away from them. Car trips were too confining for her exuberant spirit and left the Base unguarded. After all who could expect CATS to protect her property. Walks around the neighborhood were her passion and gave her the opportunity to let everyone know she was on duty. Head and tail held high she would prance down the street telling everyone she was in control.

Our Maverick was a fighter! When Cushing’s Disease attacked she fought with bravery and tenacity. Only given 1 year to live she was not going down without a fight. She won it for 31/2 years and left us only when her body quit. Her spirit always strong was never ready to give in.

Maverick was a friend to all Good people yet she was always vigilant and cautious of strangers on the street or those who came uninvited to her door. She would hit the window running with her fiercest bark to warn off potential intruders. Once she was convinced they were friend not foe she would welcome them in happily.

She was a wonderful companion friend and protector. Generous with her love possessions and life she was more than willing to let cats and even another dog live in her world. She was happy with her new friends and would play eat and share with never a sign of jealousy.

Mav loved children. A crying child would soon find her by their side. There she would stay for as long as necessary to comfort them. A good swimmer she was vigilant by the pool and if necessary would stand between them and the water. Squeals of delight and a child’s giggle made her day a special one.

Loving loyal protective playful strong stubborn wise willful and funny her ideas and attitudes were after all the best. Maverick was the perfect name for a pup that would grow into a very unique and special Dog. She did her job on Earth very well.

Mav we thank you for forcing our patience and creating love laughter and security in our lives. We miss you so very much. I thank you for all the wonderful walks and your willingness to share your wonderful spirit with my zoo and me. When we came into your space years ago you welcomed us with an open heart. I will never forget you and
your gift to my life.

Say hi to everyone and when you are not helping God guard Heaven be sure to find the apple trees. Those apple cores will be sweeter than any you have had before.

We will love and miss you always and be forever grateful for the 14 1/2 years you protected all whom you loved.

Enjoy your wings and
fly free and high.

We’ll see you at “The Bridge”
when our time here is done.

Mom Dad The Girls and
The Slatterly Zoo

FOR MY CAT WHO THOUGHT HE WAS A DOG…. FOR ALL THE CHICKEN YOU STOLE FROM ME…… FOR ALL THE FRIENDS YOU MADE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD….. FOR THE VACATION YOU TOOK AND SCARED ME HALF TO DEATH FOR ALL THE DROOLS AND HEAD BUTTS….. I REMEMBER YOU MY BABY….

THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME.
FOREVER ALWAYS

YOUR MOTHER….. CHERYL

Stubby:

A minute doesn’t go by that we do not think of you. You gave us 12 great years of memories. You are and will always be our “Little Precious”.

Love

Mom Dad Ashley Mitch & Wylie

To My Beloved Samantha

You were my baby for 16 years. You gave me so much love and affection. I could not have asked for a better cat. Thank you for enriching my life. I will never forget you.

Love

Mommy

Tyson

You were a great cat. You showed me unconditional love. I am so glad we had the time that we did to spend together. I wish that I could have made your life a little less painful than it was there at the end. I am so sorry that you had to suffer for as long as you did. I know you are in a better place now and I can’t wait until the day I can see you again. You brought me so much happiness and I hope you know how much you were loved. You will be missed so very much.

I love you
you silly cat

*Dee*

Langgou was more than a pet. He was our beloved friend and our protector. He always had a smile for us when we needed it most. He took us into his heart and gave his love to us unconditionally. He had a special bond with our daughter. When they saw each other the joy they exhibited was without bounds. Langgou we will always hold you in our hearts and we will remember you and love you for the rest of our days. Until we meet again and cross the bridge together rest my friend.

We Love You.
Your family —

Dad Mom & Mia.

Mommy’s Special Pretty Precious Princess Queen Mommy and Poppy love you and miss you so much. You gave us so much loves and hugs. It’s so empty now. It’s so lonely. Everywhere we go–it’s you. We miss you lying between us on our bed licking our hands and face. Wish miss you getting so excited when mommy and poppy were playing–you would wag your fluffy tale and bark because you wanted to play too. You were a jealous little girl. Had to be center of attention at all times. We miss you looking up at us while you lay your paws on the bed wanting up.

We miss taking you for walks and when the snow falls it will be even more hard to not have you here because you loved the snow so much and couldn’t wait to go outside to play in it.

You Kitten and Baby Bunny are together now. Take care of each other for us. We remember when we first saw you so scared in the cage the shelter kept you in. You were the perfect little one we were looking for. I knew the minute I saw that you were coming hoem. The shleter people told us that you were so badly abused in your other home and that the day we got you was the last day of your life. Well it was the first day of your life full of love and our first day of being blessed because of you.

We’ll never forget how you held your head up and walked about proud thru the Pet Rescue. You were little miss “thing”. Everyone was so happy to see you finally get a good home. You were smiling. What we didn’t expect is how much you gave us. You brought life to mommy and poppy and sissy’s.

You showed us what real love is all about. You were very loved. You are the bestest little precious princess queen. You are so beautiful. We love cuddling you cause you were so soft like mink. Your eyes sparkled. Panda mommy doesn’t know why you died
only that you got sick
all of a sudden and died.
I don’t understand. When you came to me and looked at me with the look you had in your eyes I knew we were going to lose you. I will never forget that look. I hope you were not afraid. I love you sweetie poppy loves you. We burried you at the river.

Thank you mommy’s little baby
for giving us
the best gift of all–you!!!!
We will never foget our baby girl.

God please take care of her. She is better now. Thank You for answering my prayer so fast when I knew she wouldn’t make it. Thank you for not making her suffer and letting her die without pain in her sleep. Help me to stop hurting because I can’t we can’t.

WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

Candice & Brian

We love you Pep. We only had you for a little while but you made a big impact on us. We will always love and miss you.

Debbie & Caitlin

Our Baby Boy Rusty….

We love you and miss you so much. Our hearts are broken without you. Our love for you was endless and now that you are gone we have to remember the wonderful memories of you. You left a mark on this earth as a caring friendly sweet and loveable baby. Now you are with mama and papa in heaven. They will watch over you and make sure you are well taken care of. We miss you Rusty. We will never forget you for as long
as we live…

You are our tatala…..
Kisses and hugs sweetheart

Forever

Mommy and Daddy

I don’t even remember life without my “little baby girl” I grew up with her and she was one of my best friends. We grew together and I have never loved a living thing the way I loved her. Who would have thought a dog could bring so much into a human life..
but she did.

Molly

Missing you today
forever and ever
loving you tomorrow
forgetting you never

I’ll always remember
Love

Your Jessie