Pet Tributes
Special Memories

                               Partner Gamble

                     August 1995 - June 2008

Partner, my dear friend, how I miss you.

When I turn to look for you or start to call your name...I realize you're not here.....and most of all....the hard realization.... the door of the house is not barricaded by you....to make sure I take you with me...everywhere I go. We were so blessed to have the pleasure and enjoyment of each others company for thirteen years Partner....and you should know.... you touched so many lives in the short time you were here with your gentleness. I truly believe you're on your way to another reincarnation in another form to grace the lives of others. A spirit like yours is a gift to the world. I'll always ride with my windows open...just in case you stop by.

                                                                    Love Mom

                                                             Donna Gamble

                                        Fuzzy O'Malley

                                         1990 - 2008

Dear Fuzzy,

You will be sadly missed by all who loved you. You will be in our heart always. All the good things by being there for all of us to make us happy that you were there for us.

Always in our hearts.

                                                            Love, Mom & Dad

                                                     Vickie and Bob O'Malley

Spirit Thunderchild

(dog in photo)

Dear Spirit-Girl,

I loved our walks in the open space – when I would sit and read, then journey on watching you explore every new scent. You loved those times when you chose the path we took. Thank you for saving me those times we got lost. Beyond the boundaries of physical life, I feel your ever present Love.

Thank you for always being there. If there is one thing I am sure, those who met your soul, whether in your body or beyond it are touched by grace. Know always that I love you so and am grateful for the time we shared, for the lessons you taught me, for showing me that there is a way to love in every moment.      

                                    Love Momma, Deborah Thunderchild

                                 Benjamin Derry

                              ~   January 2008

Dear Benjamin,

Words cannot possibly express the joy and love you brought into our lives. You weren't "just a bunny" like so many might think, you were a love, a friend, a little mischeivous, a jokester but best of all you were our little man. We miss you so much and time has not changed that. You are a truly amazing sole and taught us so much. You are the reason that we finally found our perfect place to live in Vermont. I wish it didn't take your death to make us see it was time to figure things out. But we thank you for helping us to see the important things in life. We love you and will always keep you close to our hearts.

                                                  Love Mommy and Dady
                                                  Paul and Jennifer Derry

                                   Maddie

                             1994 - 2008

A dog can never tell you what she knows from the smells of the world, but you know, watching her, that you know almost nothing.                  - Mary Oliver

Sweet Doggums,

With gratitude, thanks and joy from all of us who'll always love the Happy Girl Truly.

                                          Love, Kavita, Peg & The Ladies

Maximillian Meals

1996 - 2008

Max was a very special character.  He was lab, sheltie and golden, and lots of fun. He helped me grow as an individual in so many ways, in the ring, humility...with my divorce...forgiveness and moving forward and even with his passing, we did it with dignity and respect.  I miss him terribly in his doggie form, but he is with me every step of my day in his spirit form. 

"Dear Max,  Please continue to teach me patience as I search for my next four-legged love and companion.  You were the best.  I love you."

Love, Mom

    Lora Meals

Dusty Ray Ridge

1996 - 2007

You captured my heart the first time we met. Your siblings and parents were feral, but you took it upon yourself to pull your tiny little body up the stone steps where I was sitting, and gently settled your one-pound self in my lap and took a nap! At that moment I knew we had formed a special bond, the kind that even death cannot break. As you grew from adorable kitten into a handsome cat during the following 13 years, we only grew closer, through the fun games we played, the happy moments spent relaxing together and the sad times when we helped soothe one anothers souls. I love you not because you were intuitive and smart enough to understand many human words, but because you were first and foremost, my best friend. I cannot believe you’re not still here with me, because I feel your presence everywhere. As I often told you, “Dusty, I love you more than everything in the whole universe and the universe is a pretty big place, so you know that I love and miss you more than words can express.”

Love you, Kari

Felix

1994 - 2007

Dear Felix,

When you first came into my life almost seven years ago, I made a point of making sure your life would be full of love and support...anything I could imagine you would need to move past your first six years in the puppy mill. You soon turned into the most loving and hilarious character! People would walk into a room and say "That dog doesn't look real!" I always said you were a baby polar bear with a perm. Nothing ever stopped you...not losing all your teeth, not losing your sight, not even when we had to evacuate for Hurricane Katrina, and the long road to having a home again, nothing. You always had your sweet and goofy lovable personality. Towards the end, friends would remark how they couldn't imagine having to care in the ways I had to take care of you, but I always said I didn't mind. And it was true...you ALWAYS gave me more. More love, more comfort, more joy, more humor.

We miss you so much! Your daddy and I hate coming in the front door after work and not seeing our "Mr Man" there. We miss cuddling you at night. We miss your crazy joyful "blitzes" around the house. But most of all we just miss you. It is so hard without you. We will always love you Felix.

Love, Eve and Jacob

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Clyde

September 14, 1990 - January 3, 2008

Dear Clyde

You brought us a lot of joy and happness to our family.

You will be missed a lot.

Love, Mom Greg G

Teddi Mee

February 10, 1991 - January 7, 2008

Dear Teddi,

I will never forget the joy you brought to our family for almost 17 years. It is always hard to lose a member of our family. There will always be a special spot in my heart for you.

Love Always, Auntie

Dusty Ray Ridge

1996 - 2007

Dear Dusters,

I miss you so much. Every time I touched you, my cares would go away. Every time we played, it was the best part of my day. Over the years we gave you so many nicknames, but that's because you were always foremost in our minds. I'll never forget seeing you in so many windows, or taking a paw-ful of my cheerios, or peeking around the corner from atop the fridge, or the sound of your feet coming into the room at night. Nothing was more comforting than knowing you were near. I hope that heaven is full of toys and donuts and all the things you love. And just remember that one day, you'll be seeing your family there as well. When that wonderful day comes, we'll play just the way we always did. There are no more windows keeping your spirit inside. The world is yours now and I hope it gives you all the happiness that God can give. Every Thanksgiving we would watch football and our favorite movie together. Then it was a big plate of your favorite food. You were so special, that this year God decided it was his turn to have you all to himself. I love you little buddy. But as they would say in our favorite movie, love isn't a big enough word. Thanks for being my best friend.

Your loving family. Scott

Dear Blitzen,

You were the sweetest dog a couple could have, you had no flaws.; Every day you brought love and happiness into our lives. I will miss our hikes, snowshoeing, and the quiet times when we just sat together, no words necessary; your eyes said it all.  Thank you for coming into our lives.

All Our Love, Mom and Dad
Frank and Susan Netto

Maggie Taylor

May 1991 - October 2007

It's hard to believe that my Maggie is gone.She was there for me every morning, waking me up and urging me to live.
She was so happy to see me come home, meowing and dancing for me. She was always ready for a nap, in the sun, on the windowsill, in my lap. Though she is gone, I will never forget her. She is in my heart still.
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Dearest Maggie,
We are so grateful to have known you. Thank you for all your love and kindness. We miss you dearly, and will always remember how much you meanto us.

Much love, Kate & Ben

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Dearest Bailey,

From the moment we brought you home as a puppy to the time of your unexpected death, you were and still are a special part of our family.  Words can not express the sadness we have.  You will forever and always hold a special place in our hearts.  You are sadly missed and will never be forgotten.

Love, Paul and Taryn Thayer
Leigh Ann Parda

Deecha was a sweet and gentle soul. She was my silent
partner that spoke volumes with her eyes-- more than
enything she was my friend. She was a great hiking
partner and super cuddler. She was hilarious to watch
run and seeing her sleep with all fours in the air
made everyone giggle. I will never forget the first
time I saw her with her ears straight up in the air- I
knew we were a matched set. Deecha, I know that you
are happy chasing squirrels, Noel is busy licking your
ears when you are resting, and your belly is forever
being rubbed. I love you, Deecha, and miss you and
will look for you in the yellow leaves.

Love Forever, Mom

Angela Jasper

Dear Callahan,

You are missed and will continue to be missed for many years to come.

Love, Mom
Eileen Casella

(Callahan suffered with spondylosis (severe arthritis in his back) for several years. He received acupuncture and medications that helped to ease his pain and extend the quality of his life.)

Photo shows Callahan with his beloved feline friend "Bella" 

Lady Victoria Parks
May 6, 1993 - August 12, 2006

When we think of you, tears fill our eyes,
Remembering the joy
you brought to our lives,
The giver of unconditional love,
there was no truer friend,
It hurt us so deeply to let you go in the end,
You will forever be in our hearts
and we will miss you so.
Our precious little angel,
God rest your weary soul

Love, Mama & Papa
Teresa and Gary Parks

Beloved Strike,

Not a day goes by that we don't think of you and the happiness you brought us. Your boundless joys of winter, wrapped presents, holiday celebrations, Stowe and your buddy Squash give us such wonderful memories.

Love from Mom & Dad
Kitty & Peter James

Tuckerman
1995 - 2006

Dear Tuckerman,

We miss you so much. You could say a thousand words with your sweet eyes. I miss how you patted my face with your paws when I was sad and how you used to jump up and kiss us. You were such a blessing and we know we will be with you again. We will love you always and forever.

Mama and Dad
Denise & Jeffrey Schaper

Dear Codi,

I know you are now running through the daises in the field and playing every day with Liz. I am sad and miss you so, but I will be okay. I know someday we will see each other again. Til then, I love you.

Love, Mom
Marylou Dufresne

Lestat Dodge
July 2002 - December 2006

Lestat was a buddy, a brother, a friend
He gave his all right down to the end
Though he chased cats, and drooled on the floor, A better dog, no one could have asked for.

Lestat was a lover, who liked to give hugs.
He loved car rides and eating on rugs.
He'd sit on your lap, and put his paw in your hand. What a good boy, a doggy so grand.

Wherever you were he always would to be
But if you love something, it must be set free
Sickness and death are all part of life
And we must learn to live with sadness and Strife

Now that he's gone there is no more pain
Except in our hearts where it will remain
Only time can heal the tears of the heart
During this time when we are apart.

Edward & Jolene Dodge

Jordan Hanks

My 10 year old Basset Hound named Jordan is my best  friend and companion.  He suddenly took ill one evening, so I brought him to the Veterinary Emergency Special Hospital in Deerfield, MA.  He started crying and couldn't stand on one of his front legs.  When I brought him to the hospital, I thought it might be arthritis but by the next morning, he couldn't stand on any of his legs and was crying very loudly.  I am not sure what happened but it may have been a stroke.  I loved him so much that I could not see him suffering for any period of time, so the vet and I decided to give him peace.  It was the hardest decision I ever had to make and it is so hard getting through it on a daily basis, but I know in my heart it was the best decision I could have made.  I will miss him so much and he will never be forgotten.

"God Bless your Jordan, I will miss you forever."; From your Best Friend, Ray Hanks

Valerie Embree
December 17, 1998 - March 8, 2007

Our Val
You ran through the woods
You ran through the parks
You ran Your Way
Right into our hearts

Forever, Mommy and Daddy
Jilll and Ed Embree

P.S. "We will always cherish the love in your eyes, and the kindness in your heart.† You will be with us forever."

Dearest Murray,

You were, without a doubt, the most beautiful Scottish Fold kitten on the planet. Throughout your life, your courageous battle with your crippling disease was inspirational. Your ability to command the other pets respect was remarkable. Your hugs, soft fur, superlative purring, and face washes were always of great comfort to us. We miss you very much.

With love from Mom & Dad
Kitty & Peter James