Pet Tribute

Sweet Stella, my angel girl, thank you for 13 beautiful years together. You were my constant companion and my very best friend.  Life feels empty without you and I miss you every second of every day. I am grateful that your transition was incredibly peaceful, at home, holding you in my arms, surrounded by all of

How can I write a tribute befitting a loving, devoted creature whose fuzzy face greeted us every morning for 13 years.  A stoic and reserved little man who tirelessly poised himself on guard at “his post” while the rest of his pack relaxed peacefully.  The most polite pup we have known, backing away from the

Lucile was born with an awful heart condition. Shortly before she was 2, the doctors said she would be lucky to live past 2. At 9, she died. For 7 years my wife and I made sure that she got her medication and appreciation. No vacations – no assumptions. We knew that we had to

Tonight… sheltered from rain showers by the golden glowing branches of our McNair chestnut tree…surrounded by family…with a rainbow shining overhead… we said goodbye to our sweet Cafu – my chocolate lab of the last 15 years. Sitting on the damp ground, I held him in my arms giving thanks for our lives together as

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