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Lucky

We didn’t even know you were taken from us until a week after it happened. How rude of that neighbor he didn’t even give us time to bury you; he didn’t even bother to tell us he had found you gone. We all miss you and we will never ever forget you. You were my Yucky Lucky my Moon Yacko my Pregnato. I love you so much and I wish I could still have you here with me; we were becoming so close.

I hope you are doing well in your new home in heaven with Jesus. Make sure He pets you every night and gives you kisses. I love you kitty my precious baby. I’m sorry your life had to end so abruptedly. You were the best kitty in the whole world. I promise to try to keep your kids safe warm and happy. I want you back you so bad you’re the best.

At least I know you are now safe and forever protected and you never ever have to suffer what you went through again. You didn’t deserve it. Tell God and Tommy I said hi and that I love them very much too.

Shannon

IN LOVING LASTING MEMORY OF LUCKY ROEHRIG.WE ALL LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!


To prevent tradgedies like this please remember to watch your speeds in residential neighborhoods.Things like this should never happen.They happen all too often in my neighborhood in suburban Sacramento CA.

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

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

My precious Gar..

I have so many things to say words CANNOT express my deep sincere love for you!! The day we saw each other and looked into each others eyes I felt the most strong connection!! That connection grew quickly and deeper as the days went by! As I type this Tribute to you the tears flow faster and harder. I am so VERY empty and lost without you. I miss that you are not here to greet me when I come home I miss that you are not here to climb into bed with me at the end of the day. I miss that you are not snuggled up close to me under the covers with your paw on my chest and my hand around your paw as we had done EVERY night since you came to live with me.

Our time together was TOO short but I knew I had to let you go. I could NOT let you suffer any longer. Though the world got cruel sometimes I knew I could always come home to you for you made it alright. I found out however on Saturday June 29 2002 JUST how cruel the world really can be when I had to say goodbye to the LOVE of my life!! I still have NO answer to why you had to go away. I guess God takes those that are good to be in his garden. My sweet Gar I wish we had more time together! Please wait for me at Rainbow Bridge.

I cannot wait to get there and
see your beautiful face and
hold you in my arms again!

This Tribute is the last thing I wanted to have to do especially this soon. I hope you know that I DO love you and that everything I did for you was out of love and sincere admiration. I wanted so much to have you get better and come home to me. That didn’t happen though and I blame myself for it everyday and will continue to do so. You were always there for me when I was sick or down. When you needed the same from me I feel I have let you down that I didn’t do enough. I am so very very sorry.

If I could have taken your pain and sickness away I CERTAINLY would have done so!! I wish there was a way that I could bring you back to me! My heart is so empty. Sometimes memories are just NOT enough but they are all I have. I shall always love my sweet boy and I can’t wait to be with you again! You will always be in my heart and thoughts. I hope you are okay and I hope you are not scared or alone. Please know that I will be there with you as soon as I can my sweet little man!!

LOVE

Your Human Dad
Your Brothers
Bart
Azzy
Tyler
Howie
Lenny
Boris.

We ALL LOVE AND
MISS YOU VERY MUCH!!

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*

My precious
keep your brothers clean
until we meet again
at the rainbow bridge….

All my love

mommy Cheryl

My darling Zoey

Last Christmas I had to do the hardest thing ever and that was to put you to sleep. You were my angel my baby girl the love of my life. For 15 and 1/2 years we were together. And now all I have are the most precious memories of our time together. Everything is so different because
you are not here.

I still turn around and expect you to be there. Your pictures remind me of all the wonderful times we spent together. My darling Zoey I will always love you.

A loved one is not gone
until they are forgotten
And to live in the hearts
of those left behind is to
live forever.

Maree

To my baby Shadow. Thank you for sharing 13 years of your life with me. I hold you near and dear to my heart.
Until we meet again.

Your mama……

Cheryl

In loving memory of Rudy
who brought such joy
into Kathie’s life
for the six years
he was given to be
her beloved friend.

Kate

We will love you and
miss you forever.

mom

Joachim our beloved cat was a throwaway. No one wanted him so I decided I would take him home. He took to my husband instantly. He was playful but a bit aloof at first. He was so tiny. He grew to be a beautiful cat and was always a bit of a loner. He began losing weight and after 2 different vets and lots of medication he got no better.

Numerous tests revealed nothing. The last test was for lymphomy and that is what it turned out to be. We had to make the difficult decision to put him to sleep because it was so far along. Fortunately or unfortunately he died before we had to go through with it.

I was there as he took his last breath. I just wanted him to know that I would never leave his side. Watching my beautiful cat die in my arms was the hardest thing I have ever had to deal with. We will miss him so deeply. There will always be an empty space in our hearts for our
little fighter-Joachim Piper.

Ron & Patricia

Dear Tom

I remember seeing your sweet face the first day we came to see the new house. Once Charles and I moved in how quickly you became a part of our lives.

You taught us that kitties can care for other kitties and that some cats have a heart of gold. I miss seeing you give us love eyes. I miss seeing you on the porch everyday with your cute stubby furry paws. I miss seeing you Calico Buttons and Tommy laying on the driveway in the Sun. I miss your peaceful loving presence.

Charles and I feel so lost without you sometimes and the other cats miss you too; the place just isn’t the same without you. Jane and Chris miss you too!

Charles misses his
“Big old Tom Cat”.
he loved you more than
any kitty he has ever known.

Thank you for showing us a renewed sense of compassion for animals and humans. Thank you for staying and helping us get settled into the house and neighborhood and thank you for your loving self.

We love and miss you Tom and I hope that one day the tears will slow and the good memories prevail.

We placed you underneath your favorite fir tree in the front yard. Bless you Tom Kitty and we will see you one day again…I wished that we could have touched you just once…

Love always

Charles and Patrice

Simon always brought a smile to your face; he would sit in your lap when you where sad. He would even lick your tears away if you cried. He was a hunter and a kisser. I know the good lord is with him watching over him until one day we meet again.
He will never be forgotten.

He will always beloved.

Jennifer and Wendi

Emily

I thought I knew what pain was but now I know what true pain feels like. I miss you Em. I begged God that night I begged God to give you back to me. But that morning I woke to gind you gone. The weight on my chest where you used to sleep is gone. My heart hurts. I was mad. I was mad at the neighbors dogs who mauled you and left you to bleed to death. I cried. I still cry. Emily you have left something behind that I will carry forever. Because I feel your Everlasting Pawprint on my heart.
So there it will stay….
Forever.

Goodbye M.O.
I’ll see you again someday.

Ayja

Socks will never be a cat that I’ll forget. I brought her home when she was a baby. I got her on a farm in Wisconsin. I had to bottle feed her. She was a very special cat. She would sleep with you and be with you when you where sad. You could sit by her and talk to here she would mewo back at you. I was 10 years or 11 at the time we put her out side because she would get mom mad but she would stay up by the house.

She ended up having baby kittens. We still have one of her kittens left at my mom and dads place. In July 1993 Socks said good by to me. She came up to me and wanted me to pet her and I did and hold. She wanted out of my lap and I let her go; she wouldn’t come out on the horse trailer and dad and I called her and waited ten minutes for her.

Dad got in and drove very slowly and we found her died when we move the trailer. Dad did not run her over. We went out and buried her. We think it was time for her to go. God took her home. We will some time meet again and I know she will never be forgotten.

Always love

Jennifer Nicole Perry Deb
{The Nelson’s}

To My Beloved and Loyal FRIEND…..

Sheena I will love you forever…you were my constant COMPANION…you were always there for me when i needed cheering up…you always gave me your LOVE with no strings attached…I will remember all the wonderful times we had together from when i brought you home at 6 weeks old and until that last final moment when I HAD TO SAY GOOD-BYE…I know you are happy and free once more…I know in my heart that i made the best decision to let you be FREE once again without the pain..and to run and
jump once more…

My SWEET SHEENA you will be with me forever…there is a beautiful RED ROSE BUSH that i planted above you and it has the MOST BEAUTIFUL RED ROSES…and this is the GIFT YOU GAVE TO ME TO LET ME KNOW YOU ARE
ALWAYS HERE WITH ME…

BE FREE SWEET GIRL
AND UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
I LOVE YOU and YOU ARE “BORN FREE” as
“FREE AS THE WIND BLOWS”

SHEENA APRIL 22 1989 TO JUNE 22 2000

Cindy

Aberdeen was a rescue dog. We only had him a short time. He had a bad case of heart worm. Think that is why he was abandoned. We and he fought a good fight but in the end his little heart just gave out. He was one the sweetest little dogs and he brought a lot of love and joy with him.

I am just sorry that we could not do enough to save him. He is the perfect reason for taking unwanted and unloved dogs because for a least a while he know he had a home and was so loved.

Terry & Paul

Bronx my gentle giant. I feel in love with him the first time I had seen him. He grew to be 171 lbs of loving teddybear. His sister and him where the only two living from the litter left. We miss him horribly! And are hearts will never be the same. My son was only taking his bestfriend for a 10 minute walk when he collapsed in the road.

Jason not knowing what was wrong asked him to come onto the house where he could cool down. He made it almost home when he went down again. Jason scared that his friend was realy ill picked up this 171 lbs baby and carried him the rest of the way home. I had gotten home from a two day trip ready for bath and bed. I walked into a nightmare to see Bronx deficating on him self.I called my father [who is a vet] he tould me to bring him there right away.

THE CAR RIDE. What would have been full of barks and slobbery kisses was silent but for my sons crys for god to take him instead of Bronx. My dad and coworkers worked on him for what seemed like an eternity. His sister by his side for support Bronx fought to hold on. My dad knew I hadn’t slept in 2 days
so he sent me home.

When I went to kiss my Baby {Bronx} goodbye he sat up and kissed me to Make feel better. I wish he were here now because I need the big Loggerhead. I miss him even more. My son blames himself but was only taking his bestfriend for a walk just like any other day. He is heart broken. But we still have his sister who ways around 125 lbs. and is sleeping
in my bed right now.

We will always love and
miss Bronx.

Kathryn