Pet Tribute

If you need more affection, get a dog!  This is what my ex-husband said to me when we were married.  It was the best advice I’ve ever had. My sweet Ruby has been my faithful companion for the past 11 years and I will miss her more than anything in the world!  Ruby was a

MAGGIE MAE KRAKOWIAK (Monkey, Maggles, Inspector Maggie) 09/01/2003-10/01/2018 Mags, I don’t know what to do without you my sweet girl. My heart is shattered. You were my best friend and companion. How will I come home without your wagging tail at the door? How will I work in the yard without you running around the

WE HAVE A CAT NAMED CASSIE She is a blanketing snow that swirls floats floats and lands snowflake by fat fluffy snowflake. Her tranquil magnetic gaze brings my spinning gears to a dreamy stop She does not attempt to judge, comfort or cure nor to answer burning questions She simply holds my reflection in a

After 17 years together I have completed my first 14 days without Cham my Man. As a 34 year old single woman the loss and absences of Cham is prevalently heavy. Tears of loss are present but tears of how I loss him are not. He left his world in our bed, in my arms,

LOUIE  “Kitzy Lou?!” exclaimed the woman at the MaxFund shelter in Denver, as the cat’s adoption paperwork was being prepared. Concerning his previously-given moniker, she insisted, “Change that name!”  We laughed, and we did! Our adoptee became “Louie.” But given that he came into our household just a couple days before Christmas, we also called

Toby Toby I love you. And no matter how many times I say it, think it and feel it- it is no less true. Beloved, the place you earned in my heart is eternal. My patient and wise friend. Beautiful always. Always beautiful. Devoted. Wiser than me. Forgive me for my imperfections- my only defense

To my sweet Iggy, If I searched all the dictionaries of all the languages in all the countries on the planet, I wouldn’t be able to find the right words to express to you the depth of my love and gratitude for the 14 years we shared. I am humbled and honored that your spirit

Our sweet baby Kayley left us on November 17, 2017. She was 12 years old. We were blessed every day to have her. We would have taken a million more days, but even then it wouldn’t have been enough. If love could have saved her, she could have lived forever. We will always be thankful

I drove to the Oregon Humane Society one winter’s day back in 2004. I was 22. I was looking for a new pet – a kitten. OHS had a kitten room, but there were only larger cats in it. Defeated, I walked out of the building. As I was leaving, I overheard a woman state

When we pass, we will once again get to gaze into those beautiful eyes.  We know that Pearl Bailey Corcoran is in a better place with Creator.  We are so grateful that we were able to provide her with a loving home, constant care, and welcome her into our family.  Pearl brought only love and