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...In Memory of"Sugar" - 1998
"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog.
You are his life, his love, his leader.
He will be yours faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart.
You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."---unknown
...In Memory of"Casey" - December 9, 1998
I would like to submit a brief eulogy for my dog Casey. He was struck by a hit and run driver and died. This happened on December 9, 1998. I adopted him from the local Animal Shelter about 2 years ago. He was a Beagle and he was a very loving dog. He might have been a handful, but he would always snuggle up to me at night and greeted me with a tail wag and a kiss. I miss him alot. I had him buried on the grounds of an animal hospital that is on a huge farm. I hope he is happy and running free in Heaven. Vicki Korobkin
...In Memory of"Cindy" - 1998
I had a friend called Cindy; she was the best friend that I ever had. When I got her she was just six weeks old what a joy she was for the next fifeen years. every day we walked the hills in our nearby park. It couldn"t last forever and now my darling dog is gone and so I now have another little dog that I adoped from the animal shelter . Bette from Duluth MN.
...In Memory of"Bandit" - June 8, 1998
On June 8, 1998, we had to have our beloved friend Bandit put to sleep
due to kidney failure and heart problems. He was 14 years old, and had
been my best friend and confidente for just about 12 years, through
thick and thin, in good times and in bad. He was always there, greeting
me when either myself or my fiance came home, wagging his brown tail and
kissing us. Approx. 1 month later, my daughters and I went out and got
Daddy someone who would never replace our Bandit in our minds, but would
help us by having another furry little critter to love. Bandit was a
Lhasa Apso, and we tried to find another one, but we couldn't, so we did
find a Shih Tzu that we got for Daddy, and to keep Bandit in the family,
he named this one Bandit II. He is now 9 months old, and what a big
difference between a pup and an older dog. We love him very much, but it
will never replace our original Bandit.Steve Lewis
...In Memory of"Ms. Brandy B" - September 18, 1986 to May 6th, 1998
Ms. Brandy B was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 18, 1986
she died May 6th, 1998 at 10:10. Brandy had appeared on TV with me on several occasions as did her sister Chelsea. She was laid to rest in the back yard where she grew up in, aside of
Chelsea on May 7th.
Lady Chelsea - June 2, 1997
...In Memory of"Buddy"
About two weeks after I came to stay with my dad their black lab got out of the fence. They; my dad, my 14 year old sister and my 17 year old brother have had Buddy for 8 years. He was the sweetest dog and my two children loved him also. Buddy loved all children. One of his favorite things to do was to go hunting with my father and to go camping in the mountains with the entire family. He also loved going for rides in my dads truck. The day he got out my sister had taken him out of the fence on his leash, then when my dad got home she put him back and made sure the gate was locked. We still don't know how he got out. But for two days my dad went to the pound three times a day and then the last day Buddy came in on the DOA truck my dad was heartbroken. The hard part was telling my sister and brother what happened. We are now making plans for a buriel at the pet cemetary. Buddy was a very special family member and will never be forgotten.
...In Memory of"My beloved Yorkie, "Precious"
A piece of me died this week. My beloved Yorkie, "Precious", succumbed to widespread cancer. In spite of her many regular visit to the vet over the past 13 years, this ugly disease was only found 8 weeks ago.....not nearly enough time for me to acclimate to the dreadful spector of losing her. And in spite of chemotherapy treatments and numerous medications, she is gone...quietly gallant to the end, perking her ears and cocking her head expectantly at by voice to the last. Trusting, loving and independant, she shought to please me with every breath. And even when breathing became difficult, she only wanted to sit on my lap. And so I held her throughout the day, the night and the next day and whispered into her ear as she softly licked my face. Finally, we knew it was time to visit the vet, our friend and neighbor. Her heart stopped suddently while at his office and he tried valiently to revive her, but she was gone. I can't begin to say how much I miss my dear Precious. I want her back. I am an open wound...a walking bruse. She gave me unconditional love, never complaining, asking nothing in return except a little food and water. To save her I would have given up everything. How could this have happened to one so innocent, one that we loved so much? We burried her with dignity, with her favorite toy and pictures of those who cared, wrapped in a lovely silk scarf and lying on a satin pillow. The plaque on her grave was incribed: "Bright eyes, gallant heart, inquisitive mind....She truly was "Precious". But nothing can capture how much I loved her. She will live forever in my heart.
...In Memory ofLucky - Dec 31 1998
Lucky was my friend companion my support and my love. He died dec 31 1998 od cancer and bloat I miss him and a candle will burn in my heart forever for him. Rest in peace gently dear friend until I come Shirley Norman
...In Memory ofLogan - 1998
Logan wasn't my dog, although he was my Auntie Kathy's. He was part
wolf, and he did something he could not control. He was put to sleep, I
never knew him much, but he felt sort of like a family member just like
the rest of the animals in my life. My auntie really misses him, and
when she hears wolves howling at the moon, she knows that Logan is in a
better place. This painting isn't of Logan, but it looks exactly like
him.
Zofia Rogowki
...In Memory ofLady Bug Wada - Oct.13 1983 - Nov.23 1998
Lady Bug we love you so much ! Rest in peace Bugaboo!
Daddy still cries every night when he go's out to clean your grave, he
remembers all the silly things you used to do, like hiding in the bath tub
when you heard the noise of his loud motorcycle starting up, or searching all
over the house when he would hide from you. We still wonder who that was under
all that fur, you had more personality than alot of people we know, and the
way grown men would go out of their way just so they didn't have to step over
you ,when you couldn't have cared a less if they did or not. And it was so
cute when daddy was gone, how you would wait for his phone call and his voice
over the speaker phone would finally let you sleep every night! We miss you so
much Lady-Bug!!!!!!Love Daddy & Mom ADDENDUM-- i couldn't sleep last night lady i was thinking of you all day. i miss you so very much bug! i hope you are in a good space you deserve the best!!! i think of you all the time , you are in my dreams always. i know if mommy was awake she would say the same things. well bug i'm gonna lay down and try to get alittle rest. everytime i would close my eyes i would see you doing somthing silly. you were the best friend i have ever had in my life. rest in peace my bug i will always be thinking of you. love, dad
...In Memory of"Cognac" 1981 - August 11, 1998
17 years ago when I adopted you, a friend gave me a copy of "The Dogs Prayer". It spoke of the bond between a man and his best friend. And with the last passage that spoke of when the Great Master calls, I promised I would not let you suffer when your time came. The decision was easy; to ease you of the pain, to let you cross the rainbow bridge. I held your head in my hands as we stared into each others eyes. Mine were the last eyes you saw, mine was the last voice you heard, telling you to rest, to wait for me on the other side of the rainbow bridge. But I never imagined the pain our family would feel in releasing you from yours. From when you were 6 weeks old, you were at my side and remained there for 17 years. You were there before I had my wife, there before I had my children and there after we all became a family. You became the guardian for my little girl sleeping under her crib 7 years ago. You pulled my young son in his wagon even as age started to catch up with you. But your tail never stopped wagging, your loyalty never waned. When your hips tired I would carry you. When you lost your hearing, we became your ears.. And even on your last day you struggled to be at my side. And when you couldn t get there, I came to your side. Where I belonged. We sat quietly and made our plans to meet again .. on the other side of the rainbow bridge.
Cognac my friend, You passed on my birthday for a reason. Every year for the rest of my life, on August 11, I will raise a glass of Cognac to renew the bond between us. You buddy, were the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be. Your spirit is in our hearts, and our hearts will always be with you. Rest in peace my faithful friend. Phil Rizzardi
...In Memory of"Tommy" March 8, 1983 - October 16, 1998
To my dog Tom,Only 3 days have passed since you left. I miss you so much!!! For 15 years (almost half of my life) you were part of my life. I could say something about how you acted and entertained family and friends, but most of all I want to remember our special connection. How no matter what, you always wanted to go and be with me, and when you couldn't, you would jump up on the bed and look out the window to watch me go. You seemed to be most happy and content when we would nap together on the couch or when I held you tight. When I was in the house you always knew it, you would wake up from your deep sleep naps when your nose told you I had come home. Without fail you greeted me and let me know without any misunderstanding that I was very important to you. I always responded to your enthusiasm by giving you a big hug and saying "That's my dog!!, That's my dog!!, That's my dog!!". We were tight!!! I know I teased you sometimes by hiding in the house and making you try to find me. You searched for me with a desperation that was unending. I wish so much you could find me now.
...In Memory ofMolly Peaches - September, 1998
My sister and her family just lost there beloved Molly Peaches after 18 years of devoted love. Molly was a doxie/boston terrier mix. She was a wonderful companion, friend and special "niece" to me. Molly will never be forgotten. Her welcoming bark, funny smile and tipping ear will live on in our hearts. Love always from Aunt Mary
...In Memory ofSIDNEY - August 19, 1998
Sidney was our fourteen year old Springer Spaniel. We had to have Sid put to sleep on August 19, 1998 because he had shattered his hip bone and it wasn't healing. Sidney was in a lot of pain and there was no other choice but still the decision was difficult. Sidney was given to us when he was two after our dog Sam had been hit by a car and killed. When he came to us he had the saddest, droopiest eyes. After he had lived with us for a month, his former owners dropped by and they were amazed at how bright eyed and happy he was. When he was younger, we would walk every day and, as we walked along, he would nudge me with his nose and look up at me with the sweetest gaze full of joy and unconditional love. He gave me that look as my husband drove away with him the last time on their way to our vet. It broke my heart but I'm so glad that he was happy. Sidney was a bit neurotic. He had a bad habit of "flipping" lady's dresses up and then sitting back and looking as if he were chuckling. He would grumble and then pout if you did something to displease him. He loved chocolate chip cookies(a secret indulgence that we shared occasionally). He would hide pills under his tongue, pretend to swallow them (making a big production of the gulp), and then would projectile spit them across the room. I have found stashes of pills hidden in corners of the garage. Even though his advanced age and the health problems that accompanied it made him a shadow of his former self, his absence has left a large hole in our lives and our hearts. He will be sorely missed and dearly remembered. -Sande Elkins
...In Memory ofTAMMY - June 11, 1981 - July 1, 1998
 Thank you Tammy for the 17 years of friendship, I miss you deeply as I think
about you all the time. I hope that you were happy of the home we gave you, it seemed like it, I remember the day you came to us, you were only six weeks old and you were too little to step up on the porch. I know the last week of your life was hard on you, I know your heart problem was getting worse and it hurt me to see you suffer like you did. My life has not been the same since you passed, and I want you to know that I always have and always WILL love you, girl. Your best friend, Bryan
...In Memory ofBABYBEAR
 We grew together sharing joys, truimphs, and sorrows my quiet gentle friend
the gentleness reflected in your eyes laughing and happy as we shared hugs and secrets, playful as we romped together, compasssionate when I cried, listening and understanding all I said as I poured my heart out, concerned loyal protector standing guard as I slept. You banished fears with a reassuring kiss. I watched as you aged gracefully. How I longed to conguer your pain, to see for you, to hear for you, to clear the confusion from your mind, to give you all and more that you gave me. Allowing you freedom from your pain I hope is as precious a gift of my love for you as yours was for me. I miss you in my heart, in my soul. Sleep in peace my quiet gentle friend.
...In Memory ofSADIE DOG - Dec 1985 - Jan 8th 1998
 Goodbye old and faithful friend and companion. You came to us in need of a good home at the age of four. We found how much we needed you and you became our little girl in a puppy suit. We miss you more than words can ever express and you are in our heart and thoughts every day. May your new home be gentle and kind to you and we hope there are squirrels and rabbits plentiful for the chasing and streams full of the fish you loved to watch us catch. We love you Sadie Dog and we will someday see you again. Mom and Dad
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Chelsea passed away on June 2nd 1997. She was born on August 25th in Missouri. As a puppy she was shipped to Albuquerque, New Mexico after I adopted her. Her nickname was Scarlet O'Beagle. She to had appeared on National TV with Brandy and myself during all TV interviews. She loved food, sleeping and cookie time. She was laid to rest on June 3rd.
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