Pet Tributes
Special Memories

                                        Iris Coache

                                      1996 - 2010

   My Chachka girl - loyal friend and companion! You were there for me through my own grief. You were there for me each and every day...overwhelmed with

happiness at my arrival home. My days and nights revolved around my animal family - getting home to meet the special needs of yourself and your companions.

My heart is broken as I miss you, your bark, your soft fur, your warm nose and happy face. You will be in my heart forever...

                                                                         Love Mom and Dad

                                                                    Kathy & Gene Coache

  Honey Mroczek

                    July 11, 1998 (date adopted)        July 26, 2010

Dear Honey,

I loved you with all my heart and I miss you with all my heart. My Mom and I adopted you on 7-11-98 and you were a precious joy all these years.

You loved my Mom (Granny to you) and me so much and we loved you immensely. After Mom died, you were my rock, support, best friend and helped me through the pain and tears. You were always so sensitive to my feelings and always comforted me when needed. We were always there for each other up to the very end when I held you in my arms that one last time. I hope to see you in Heaven with all your pain gone, having fun again.

Honey, you were such a sweet, pretty little girl. You loved to play with your toys (and you had many) - balls and stuffed bears were your favorite. Remember all the times we played hide and seek. Of course, I was the one who always had to hide and you found me every time! We always had lots of fun together. You were so active in the house up until the last five months -- running, jumping and leaping off the bed or sofa, running up and down stairs - just having so much fun.

When bedtime came, you just snuggled with me every single night and fell asleep. You sometimes would end up snoring which I always thought was so precious. You liked to stretch your little 25 pound Beagle mix body before we went to sleep, but always made room for me to join you.

Even though the pain of losing you is hurting me so much, the past twelve years together have been a true blessing and I am so grateful we had all that time together. You are not hurting any more, you can breathe good and run and play. I will see you in heaven some day.

                                                                                         Love Mom,

                                                                                  Sandy Mroczek

                                             Sassy Potter

                                   Sept. 2003 - July 9, 2010

Dear Sassy,

We want you to know how lucky we were to have had you in our lives for almost 7 years. You brought us so much joy each and everyday. When I first got you as a kitten, you had so much energy and spunk and just so full of life. Then two years ago, you started having serious breathing problems. When I brought you to the vet, we ran numerous tests and just couldn't figure out what was causing it so the vet just told me to take you home and assured me that you were in no pain. Well that is what I did and you were just never the same. I could tell you were not feeling that well. You would have good days and bad days. We just had to make the best of it and that is what we did. I used to love watching you in the backyard next to the bird feeder hanging out with all your bird buddies. You just loved watching them for hours. That was the highlight of your day and mine too.

I miss when you used to come in my room at night and lay on my chest and relax and hope to get a patting. I miss when you would come to the table when it was suppertime to see if you could get some table scraps and you always did. How you loved your chicken. When I go into the bathroom now, I see your towels piled up on the floor where you loved to sleep at night. You always looked so comfy there. We just know how special you were Sassy and how much we will miss you. Your brother Bear has been gone two weeks now.....and I am sure he was waiting for you. I am sending my love to both of you. I love you very much and I will see you again someday. Thank you so much for letting me be your mom.

                                                                 You will be in our heart forever,
                                             Love, Mom, Earl, Mat, the Boys and Bridgette

 Bear Potter

                                         Dec. 1998 - June 25, 2010    

Dear Bear,

When I got you 11 years ago you were just the cutest little guy I ever saw. At age 6 you were diagnosed with a disease called "Protein Losing Enteropathy" and the vets didn not think you would be here very long. Well we fooled them, didn't we. You were here another 5 1/2 years and you gave me such joy everyday. How you loved your doggie cookies. All your brothers and sisters miss you alot along with me, Earl and Mat.....Plus all the people that came here always seen you laying on your bed in the corner and just thought you were terrific. We are so lucky to have had you in our lives and we will be together again someday. I just want you to know how much I love you Bear. It has only been a day since you left us but to me that is already too long. You are my baby Bear Bear....I love you always and forever.

                          Love, Mom, Earl, Mat, the boys, Bridgette and Sassy                    

                                                Annie Perry

                                    July 28, 1998 - Feb. 15, 2010

My little precious Annie, I loved her so much. She was the first dog I ever had. She followed me, laid beside me, slept in my bed with her little body always having to touch mine. She was a true friend.

I miss her so much, and just want another chance to hold her in my arms. I am healing slowly, and am starting to smile now when I think about her, instead of crying.        

                                                                                    Karen & Ralph Perry

Andy Josselyn

                                      April 1996 - Apirl 14, 2010

Dear Andy,

You were the love of my life for the past fourteen years.  From the day I found you beside the road, frail and alone, I knew I would love you always.  I will remember all the things that made you special.  Your sweet, loving personality, your devotion to me after my accident when I was confined to bed.  You never left my side.  When the future seemed uncertain you made me want to believe.  When I was lonely, you would cuddle up next to me.  So it was in the last few months that I got the chance to take care of you, to nurture you in all the ways you comforted me, even at the end when I held you as you crossed into your new life.  Letting go was the hardest thing to do, because I loved you so much.

                                                                                           Love, Mom

                                                                                  Marcella Josselyn

           Watson Nai

                                   Feb. 15, 1996 - April 28, 2010

Watson you were my special angel. Always the one to get dirty or disobey and get dirty. Unlike your brother Sherlock who was always a good boy and stayed clean. You were my little buddy who liked to get into trouble and loved to tease your brother. You are both gone now and I miss you both so much. You brought lots of smiles and love to our family and someday we will meet again.

Love you and miss you.   

                                            Abby Adams

                                 Aug 1997 - March 10, 2010

My Dear Abby,

You are my friend...You were always there to greet me at the door from a long night at work. There to listen when I had a bad day. You were strong until the end. You will always be in my heart and on my mind. Be at peace and happy. I love and miss you very much.

                                                               Love you always, Mommy   

                                                                           Cassandra Adams               

                                Troy Ivan (the terrible) Ring  (Troy Boy)

                                                      1996 - 2010

Whether it was playing with the kids or loving on the adults, you always put a smile on peoples faces. Your love was unconditional, as was ours for you. You will be sorely missed. There will be a very large void in our home, our family, and especially our hearts in your abscence.

                                                                    WE LOVE YOU TROY BOY

                                                                                Love you always,
                                                                     Mommy, Daddy & Brady
                                                       Donalin, Stephen & Brayden Ring

                                      Gretchen Labigalini

                                      4/7/02 - 3/26/10

Gretchy Girl,

We hope you are happy and wagging your tail up in heaven.  You are now with your big brother Bruno.  No more sore legs, just plenty of running and playing for you.  We love and  miss you very much.

                                                                           Love, Mommy and Dad

                                                 Lily Meier

                                      2000 - Feb. 22, 2010

 Dear Lily,

You came to us a 7-yr old, and we only had you 3 years, but in that time you became so special and took over such a huge space in our hearts. I miss our nightly  "snuggles" on the couch, you following me around the house like a dog, and even your  "kneading "!

Kami and I miss you very much and we will love you forever!!

                                                                                  Momma and Kami

                                                                                           Shelly Meier

                                   Sky Murphy  

You Were One of a Kind

When we first met you we knew that you were different
You came to our house and NEVER submitted to the older “Alpha Dog”
She never forgave you but loved you non-the-less
She misses you

Your face was that of an angel
But the devil was always in it
You were wild, crazy, fun-loving, carefree
But always gave your unconditional love

In the winter you would climb to the top of the snow mounds
As if to say “I’m KING OF THE WORLD”
You looked out over your domain and realized that you WERE “King of the World”
You were the King because of the joy you brought to everyone who met you

In the summer you would love to be outside watching everything that happened
You loved kids and would lick and love them even though you didn’t know them
You were a “shadow” to us, never leaving our side
At night you guarded the “male” side of the bed so no harm would come to us

You were your own self, defiant to the end, giving more time than the experts said
You would judge where the wind was coming from and pee into it
NOTHING stood in the way of you being the wonderful personality you were
Nothing stood in the way of your love for us

That horrible disease took you from us too soon
What we wouldn’t give for another day, week, month, year
We know that you wait at the Bridge with Keesha and Sasha
We’ll be there sooner than you know and we can’t wait to see you forever

Your gift to us was your life and your love
We somehow hope that we gave as much to you as you did to us
Please know that we will always love and cherish your memory
Until we meet at the Bridge……

                                       LOVE, JIM & CANDY

                                             Mayhem Rae Mee

                                                  Feb. 8, 2010

My dear beautiful Mae,

Mommy wants you to know that she misses you so very much. I loved so much to wrap you in your blankies and cuddle with you until you were awake enough to eat your soupie. I miss squeaking your green monster and kitty to get you to come to me, so I could put you in your room to go to sleep. But most of all I miss your beautiful eyes Mae. The ones that gave such a special look to daddy and I.

Daisy and Felix miss you very much also I am sure. They touched you and kissed you when we brought you home from the doctors. And even though you never took a liking to Bumblyboo, he misses you also I am sure, because he rubbed you and licked your face to say goodbye. But then I bet you already knew that.

I am sure when you left to go to the bridge, you saw Mischief waiting there for you. Now he is not alone, and both of you are so very happy together. Daddy and I are pretty sure you are bossing him around right now.

Mae you gave daddy and I so much joy in our hearts. We loved you so much here on earth with us, and we love you so much in heaven. You taught us unconditional love. You will be forever missed until we all meet together at the bridge. Until then sweetie…fly with your angel wings…because you are an angel.

                                                                Love forever…Mommy and Daddy

                                                                Judy Rae and Steven Mee

                                              Missy Erdal

                                   Sept. 9, 1999 - Feb. 8, 2010

                               Missy you were the best girl ever!

                    I MISS YOU so much. You were my best friend.

                                                            Love always, Mamma

                                                                           Dawn Erdal

Simba Flanagan-Marchese

                                Dec. 1994 - Jan. 2010

 Simba was the best dog ever! He loved his family and his buddy Gizmo. We will miss him everyday and he will always be in our hearts.

My heart is breaking, but I know that we gave Simba a great life with us and someday we will see him again!

We love you old boy!   

                                                                            Love, Mom and Dad

                                                                                 Jeanie Flanagan

                                         Sphynx Wood

                                        12/2/05 - 3/29/09

Dearest Sphynx,

You were my cuddle bug. I know when you came to our home your first mom was heart broken in having to give you up. I hope that we helped her with all those photos we sent her.

You loved the camera...Sometimes I still feel you snoozing on the bed.

Cole wanted to say how he mises you, Stash and Damien.  We love you all See you someday.

                                                                                      Love, Mom

                                                                                      Tina Wood

   Stash (left in below photo)   Daminen (right in below photo)

                                 Popo Rose Aubrey-Kent

                                       3/12/01 - 1/1/10

Popo was our special girl- so very naughty and yet so adorable!

She was beloved by many of our friends....we will miss you Pope,

you had bright eyes like no other dogue...the house feels very empty without you & Delilah doesn't know what to make of your absence...but we know you had nearly 9 (old for a dogue) wonderful years with us, years with your daddy, Mister Niki Tembo, the two of you swimming in the river, lying on the couch together (we have photos to prove it!), long walks in the fields. And then you became an escape artist under the chain link fence! How on earth you could squeeze down & get under we could never figure out!

But then this Thanksgiving we saw you going under, you naughty girl!

It was like watching "Escape From Alcatraz"- then there you were on the other side and you didn't know what to do with yourself!That was your last hurrah, Pope....you know, and we know, that took everything out of you, every last erg of energy......but we always love and admired that rebel in you, the spunkiness that made you so maddening at times and at the same time so endearing!!

We know you are safe and happy with Niki, Bibi, Tano & Simba--

say hi to all of them and we will see you when our time comes and we cross the Rainbow Bridge.

                            We love you, Pope, and you are forever in our hearts

                           (you sweet sausage roll!) Nancy, Mary & Delilah Rose

                                       Noel Bertini

                                  6/14/97 - 11/25/09

My Dearest Noel,

You were rescued from a cruel environment 11 years ago, and came to me in a snowstorm. You never knew warmth, a human touch, or kindness. Malnutrition left you with a serious heart problem, but with love and time, you learned to trust, but had to see me at all times.
Always so serious, never knew what play meant. But once in a great while you would toss a toy in the air and pounce on it! how happy I felt!
You survived two leg operations, only to develop Lymphoma cancer and within a month and a half, we said our goodbyes. The love in your little heart eternally beats.

                                                                                 Love Mom,

                                                                            Debbie Bertini

                                       Hershey McDowall

                                       3/29/98 - 8/18/09

Dear Hershey,

You were and will always be a special part of our family. Although your favorite chair remains empty and I have to go out to the end of the driveway now and get the newspaper you are still here with us. We all feel it. The 11 years that you gave to us will never be taken for granted or forgotten. You never spoke words but my goodness the volumes that you taught us with your eyes. We're looking forward to that happy reunion at rainbow bridge, Hersh. Wait for us. We'll bring the treats!

                                                                         Love Dad and Family

                                                                                    Jim McDowall

                                         Bob O'Neil

                           May 1993 - February 2009

Bob the cat was a wonderful companion. Born with just a small curly-q of a tail, he made up in personality what he lacked in a tail. He had an outlook of "don't sweat the small stuff", and he taught me a lot in the way of tolerance and patience. A wise old man at 16, his little heart gave out in February of this year. I will miss his polite meow, his love of having his belly rubbed, his endless purring, and his unconditional love.

Sleep well, my Mr. Moon Eyes. We will meet once more on the other side of the veil....

                                                                          Love, Mom and Family

                                                                                         Lynda O'Neil

                                    Misty Mountain "Saige"

                              August 18, 1996 - Sept. 9, 2009

   Saige you were a beautiful loving pet. You were more than a pet, you were our kid. You acted worse than the kids sometimes because of your ways of giving us those eyes and getting us to do what you wanted us to do. You were very spoiled and a very loyal loving companion. It kills me not to have you with us, but I know you are in a better place and not hurting. Not a day goes by we don't think of you or laugh at some of the foolish things you used to do, we just blamed it on the boxer breed.

Not a day went by in 13 happy years with you did you not make us laugh even if you did a bad thing. We still loved you no matter what. We had a lot of happy years with you and will never find another dog like you. I try not to cry every night but its so hard, you were our baby. I remember when Dream used to try and nurse you, you'd let him even though he was a cat! You put up with a lot from the 5 cats, especially Hope. We have so many memories... none of them bad, even though when we first got you, you ate the front door to the house and escaped. We panicked, we didn't know where you were. We found you, and after that you didn't like not being with us and by our sides, or even out of your sight, you would cry so if you couldn't see us or be right beside us. You put up with a lot from Traelor when she was two she used to put makeup on you.....and you'd let her! You were ridiculous looking with that bright blue eye shadow, pink rouge on the cheeks and Nicole got the idea to paint your toenails.

We had some times that will always stand out with us Saige. When we first got you, you ate a hole through our front door, in my van you ate the rear view mirror and in the Taurus you ate the plastic around the window.  It was a great 13 years with you and no dog could ever replace you.  Remember when you ate two pounds of red licorice, you loved your gummie bears!  You liked to run thru the sawdust piles at the mill, you would bark and growl at the airgun when Daddy turned it on. You didn't like Daddy was on his 4 wheeler or dirt bike, you tried to eat the tires one time. When we had you and your Aunt Mariah, Traelor was a baby sitting in the doorway in her johnny jumper, the two of you would run by her and spin her and swing her every which way.... all she did was laugh! You were the best Saige!!

Saige, you will be forever and ever in our hearts and minds. You were the best dog ever!

                                                        Love, Mom, Dad, Traelor and Nicole
                                             Dream, Taz, Hope, Tigger and Honey Bunn

                                       Roxie Phillips

                                    1995 - July 6, 2009

 My Dearest Cheesedog,

You were my best friend for almost 14 years. I miss your beagle paws pitter pattering around the house, seeing you soaking up the sun in what ever spot you could find on the floor, and the way you cleaned up all the crumbs dropped by little Livvy all over the house.  God I didn't realize how much cleaning I would have to do after you were gone, and yes I even miss your bark! I never thought this would be so painful and I long for you to come back every day and cry whenever I think of you. Livvy has been carrying around her little stuffed beagle and she calls it "Roxie" now that you are gone. She will miss you chasing her down the sliding trail this winter and snuggling next to the fire.

You were the best dog Rox and we all miss you so much. I hope that you found Grampa on the other side and you two are keeping each other company until we meet again cheese hound!

You were one in a million..love you forever!            

                                                                               Love, Mom

                                                                               Laurie Phillips

Mattie Girl VanNess

                              July 4, 1999 - June 30, 2009

Mattie girl as we called her was full of love and such a great girl. We  always thought of her as a person because of the way she acted or how she would sit. How she loved her squeaky toys and how she loved to be right under her mommy's feet while she cooked. She just loved to play with her brother "Shadow" our family cat.

 Dear Mattie,

We miss you everday so much. Daddy and Mommy cry all the time because our beautiful girl is gone to puppy heaven. It's been really hard not having you around. We loved you so much.  We had you creamated and you're in a special place in the livingroom.  At night when we go to bed you have a special place in our bedroom, right beside mommy's side of the bed.  When we wake up we bring you back to the livingroom. We love you Mattie Girl and will never forget how precious you were to us. We love you girl!
                                                                                                
                                 Love, Mommy, Daddy, Shadow, Glenn and Miranda

                                                                                Lori & Don VanNess

               BLAZING CINDER OF COVY TUCKER HILLS

                         09/26/1997 - 07/01/2009

My sorrow is great for you, my Cinder. Your dad, Steve and your partner Ike, our male shepherd also feels your loss. Yet, our fond memories of you will stay with us. I will remember you and feel your spirit next to me each time I see fireworks in the sky, which you loved to watch in innocent amazement. You were a Playful Spirit, Magnificent Athlete, and Great Huntress of your “Wild Frontier” in Vermont. You loved the chase, though you never hurt any animals in your forest. Those who knew you will miss you. Despite your medical adversities, you never let it stop you. The things you taught me about life were always take time to love and play. Every day was a good day to you and you always looked forward to tomorrow. You are forever in my heart and I know that some day we will be together again.
                                                                      Love you, Mom

                                          Max

Dear Max,

We love you and we miss you. We miss you, "our Buddy" - We think
about you every day. With us, you were home.

We Love You Max.

                                      Mama, Rachey, Matt, and your friend Yofi.

  Jackson Ryan

                        Sept. 29, 1996 - April 16, 2009

Dear Jackson, my joyful boy,

You were the best-natured, bravest, sweetest dog: even through those hard last months your tail still wagged.  You had a life-force so strong - you left a very large, empty hole in this house.

I miss you so much

                                                                            Love Mom,

                                                                            Alice Ryan

                                 Winnie Gaffney

                            May 1999 - May 2009

Dear Winnie,

You were part of our family for 10 years, our daily companion in New York and in the woods of Western Massachusetts. You were your own self, always; having your opinions, your loves, your aversions. You were always kind to every person you met. You taught our three children the love, respect and needs of a pet. Three and a half years ago you adopted a puppy, Scooter, and took her under your wing graciously, ceding status and gaining new life. We love you and miss you.

                                                                       Love, Mom and Dad

                                                                     Robert & Kay Gaffney

                                     Jake Fydenkevez

                             April 20, 2005 - Feb. 28, 2009

Dear Jake,

Although our time together was relatively short, the love and happiness we shared will always remain in my heart. The morning routine we shared is so missed, with you insisting on an escort to your breakfast while being showered with compliments on how awesome you are. Max misses you too. He never knew life without you. The one thing I have to believe is that you feel good again. It wasn't fair for such a young guy to get so sick.

Until we meet again "li'l bud"...
                                                                                  Love, Mom
                                                                       Cheryl Fydenkevez

                             Nicholas F. Nakita

                       July 1999 – Jan. 20, 2009             

 When we brought you home from the humane society you were so scared and nervous. You never left my side. We were sure they thought you would be back. Slowly you learned to trust your new masters and those who entered your life. You broke every chain and leash we tied you to. You were meant to run free, play in the snow, chase your tail, talk up a storm or sit on the front porch waiting for us to return. This was your perfect home.

Unlike Max, our first dog who never wanted to be left behind, you preferred to stay at home. This had become your castle. You never wanted to leave. When you did leave, people always asked what kind of dog you were and whether they could pat you. Some even stopped their cars. You were one of a kind.

Nikki, for now, I take my walks alone, until the day comes when
another shelter dog touches my heart as you did the first time I saw
you. For eight years you were the greatest. We miss you.

                                                Love,
                                                Your Mistress and Master
                                                Wendy and Lou Bruso, Jamaica,Vt.

                                          Bijou

                          Nov. 27, 1993 - Jan. 24, 2008

To our beloved Bijou,

I remember the first day. It was bonding at first sight. You gave us fourteen wonderful years.Such a wonderful companion. When Steph and Mike went off to college you helped me get through the empty nest. Thank you. You were so cuddly I miss you snuggling your little head next to me. Naps together were great. Our Maine cabin won't be the same without you. I have a picture of you in my mind going through these white gates with white and blue clouds in the background looking back at me and telling me you're ok waiting to join us someday.

We love you "Bijou" - Forever in our hearts.

Thank you dear Lord for bringing Bijou into our hearts and giving us such joy through the years.  

                                                                         Love, Mom

                                                                         Doris Jarvis

                                    Jenna Spinelli

                 november 18, 1991 - january 25, 1992
                   to january 4, 2009 - janurary 5, 2009

           circles of white light, white light, white light -

                            love and protection
                  around my Angel Puppy Jenna
       keeps you happy, healty, safe, young and vibrant
             til We are Together again - and Always.........
                           so mote it be and it is

        Best Friends, Mommy & Little Girl and Spirit Guides
                        the power of three - blessed be

                    "MOMMY LOVES YOU BABY JENNA"

                                        Karen Spinelli

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

Our sweet, beautiful  "Panda Bear "   (May 2000 - Dec. 2008)

God took you so suddently, we couldn't understand.
We did everything right to save your life. Not even the skill & compassion of Drs. Stambaugh and Pelletier could prevent what had happened.We have owned others, but none quite like you. You were mama's "soulmate" of all dogs - a love so pure. With your gentle kisses and heart of gold, you loved all that entered your home. You touched the lives of many. You were not only beautiful on the outside, but inside as well. The pain we can't endure.

Sarah McLaughlin sang it perfectly, "Hold on, Hold on to yourself, this is gonna hurt like hell. Hold on, hold on to yourself, you know that only time will tell. What is it in ending that refuses to leave? It isn't easier than it really is. My love, you know that your my best friend, you know that I would do anythng for you. My love let nothing come between us. My love is strong and true.....So now your sleeping peaceful as I lie awake...you'll be strong tomorrow and we'll see another day......Oh God if you're out there won't you hear me......What is it about leaving when you take whatever comes to your door.....so now you're sleeping peaceful....I love the light that brings a smile across your face.
Hold on, hold onto yourself, this is going to hurt like hell."

Grieving over your loss and not quite understanding why you were taken so suddently - all we know is that you'll always hold a special place deep within our hearts. Til we meet again.

                   Love you lots and miss you with an aching heart.
                                                                   Momma & Daddy
                                                                           RK Hannah

      Peaches Anderson

                 April 24, 1997 - September 17, 2008

Peaches, you were my Flika. You touched my heart like no other pet ever has. I can't get over losing you. You were my best friend, my heart, my love. I miss you so much my heart aches. I am lost without you. I believe you are now in heaven and healthy and happy and with mom. I love you.

                                                                      Love, Mom

                                                                 Jean Anderson                            

                               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

Dear Mattie,

I could not have asked for more love than you gave me in our 13 years together since Bob found you in the yard, all matted and dirty. I knew when we snuggled together for the first time in the hammock that you were special. You were so valiant through all your physical problems in life, teaching Bob and I what the word brave meant. I have a ridiculous amount of love for you and miss you in the crook of my left arm every night, purring and drooling in bliss. I think you laid there so you could listen to my heartbeat, you were such a baby. That's where you chose to put your head when you died, and I can only hope your beautiful spirit slipped right into my heart and will stay with me forever.

Love, Mom

Valerie Schumacher

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.
_________________________________________

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