Author: Diane Grant

Sweetest Mandy; You weren’t our dog; but since we moved into our house Jan.’06,and you lived next door,we got to know you,and treated you; like you were always our dog. You’d come over every morning for your cookies, and other times for our leftovers.You were the most gentle and sweetest dog.You always had patience and kindness for our cats;(Callie & Meeko),and also our birds;(Ashli & Niki). Now that you’ve left us; we miss you’re company so much. You’ll always be in our hearts and we’ll never forget you!!!

 

Our dearest Beau; You came into our lives as a stray(10/6,7). We invited you into our house, (2 days later) and you instantly became part of our family. When we took you to the vet on the 12th, we thought you only had a cold, (from being outside, for who knows how long). We planned on bringing you back home with us. The vet thought you had Feline Leukemia. It turned out you had Feline Aids instead. Our hearts were broken. We knew we had to do the humane thing and give you heavenly sleep (We were devastated.). It wasn’t fair; we shouldn’t have had to make that decision; but we had Meeko (our healthy cat at home;)and we could’nt take that chance of him catching Aids. We are so sorry, Beau. We loved you so, so much. We know you loved us, too. Even though, we only got to know you for just about a week; we feel like we’ve had you in our lives for 10 years and more. You were the most loving cat. (You’d crawl up in our laps and look at us and just purr, purr away). We’ll always remember that about you. Thank you for coming into our lives, (although our time was short),
for choosing us as your family.

 

My Sweetest “Ashli”;

I never thought I’d be writing this, so soon for you.( We were supposed to have at least 6 or more years together). From the first time I saw you and you cuddled to me, you captured my heart. You taught me patience and so much more. I will always remember the good times we’ve shared; like being outside on a sunny day together; how we took you camping with us; enjoying the campfire or just the fire we had in the front yard at times; how you would be on the pile of clothes, while I was folding them; how you would eat through a pkg. of bread or rolls on the counter; and of course all the times we’ve shared a pizza (you’re favorite “people” food)together; the times I used to blowdry you after our showers; the little rain showers outside, that you liked so much. I could go on and on about the “special memories” we’ve shared together. I want you to know, that when you left “our little world”,not a day goes by, that I do’nt stop and think about you. I Will Always Love You and Miss You!!! (When I get to Heaven; You and Loki come fly to me, with Lady, Patches, Callie and Oden following you, to greet me. What a blessed, happy reunion that will be!!!).

 

Dearest “Oden”,

We had the privilege of knowing you for only a very short time; but we knew we were blessed, and we loved you so very, very much. (We don’t know why you were taken from us, so soon. No one really knew or could figure out why you became so sick, so fast and at so young an age. We needed closure, so after looking for ourselves, we decided it was probably from F.I.P.. We were glad you waited for us to get to the hospital, to be with you and say our “last goodbye’s to you, as you slipped away from us. We hope you always know: how very loved and how very “special” you were and are to us. (You will be in the “greatest of company” with “Lady”,”Patches”, “Loki”, and “Callie”
over the Rainbow Bridge).

 

Dearest “Callie,”

We wished you were here just alittle while longer with us; but you’re body just couldn’t keep up with you’re big, big heart. We wish you, all the peace you so richly deserve. [Just think Callie, no more pills or pain.] Thank You, for giving us the Privilege of Knowing and Especially Loving You. Please keep “Patches” and “Loki” company, till we can all be together in Heaven. REST IN PEACE.

 

Patches,

I know you’ll be gone from me 10 years come this December, but I just wanted to let you know how much you are missed. You were my very first pet, since I was out on my own and even though it seems like I miss Loki [whom I lost in July 2003]more- [I think because he was more dependent on me], you will always hold a special place in my heart.

 

Dear Loki,

I am so sorry for what happened to you. I should have watched out for you better. All those other times that I saved you, I felt so helpless that there was nothing I could do that last time that took your life and took you from me. I miss you more & more each day; you were the best of pets that I ever had. I know you’re all healed and are happy over the Rainbow Bridge. Just know this, that I think about you always, and I’m SO sorry. I Love You and I Miss You,

Love, Mom [Diane]