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March 18, 2005...My sister Knicki
has gone to the Rainbow
Bridge too.
We love you Knicki and miss you very much.
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April 2009...My "sister" Eisa...who brought so much joy to two families
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Shiraz 1998-2011
Sheryl Matthys, of Leashes
and Lovers
Shiraz,
the Greyhound, was an angel on earth and
inspiration to bring dog lovers together through
Leashes and Lovers.
She was our ambassador traveling for book signings and TV appearances on
Fox & Friends,
E!, Bravo,
Indy
Style TV, and more. She was also the featured Greyhound on
Animal Planet's Dogs 101
for the breed and special story of how that breed influenced dogs and
peoples lives.
She
was calm, loyal, loving, and an amazing companion who seemed to just know
when others needed her near them. As a therapy dog, she frequented Gilda's
Club for families afflicted with cancer and visited patients at Beth Israel
Hospital's cardiac and pediatric floors. She especially loved running on
the beach and taking rides in the van. She was our buddy, friend, family
member and lives on forever in our hearts. She
raced in CT for 2.5 years and won 1st place 3 times before coming into our
lives. See her
Family life and Racing Video.
She was just shy of turning 13 and had been having
mini-strokes. Run forever Shiraz :) We love you forever.
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Molly followed me around as she
always did.... she was my heart. I bottle fed her (meaning
she had no cat mommy) so she always thought she was human. She was a bit
indignant if you tried to treat her like a cat. She simply did not
understand. She was treated like the gift she was to me. She had a blessed
Life. But it was far from long enough.. Molly was 11 only a few days before
she went on her journey to the Rainbow Bridge. .Love Mommy Lisa. I
will miss my "cousin" Molly too...Bocker |
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Leah gave everyone twelve years of love and happiness.
She will have many new friends at the Rainbow Bridge. She will be missed
dearly ..
M. Mullins |
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Lil' Bit brought much joy to us and I'll miss seeing her adorable face
everyday when I come home from work, and at night when I go to bed. I can
only hope she'll be waiting for me at Rainbow Bridge so I'll be able to be
with the sweetest girl kitty in the world once again. RIP Lil' Bit.
Love Jaime and family.
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"Lucky
the Cat", (18 yrs old) a full-fledged member of "Team Jilli Dog," was a
Japanese Bobtail Cat, like "Hello Kitty," and was rescued after being hit by
a car as a kitten. He lived to survive cancer, and several fights with big
dogs and animals, which he undertook to protect his canine siblings... He
was known as the dogs' Protector, Body Guard and Secret Service Cat,
because wherever they were, he would also be, on guard and watching for
danger. He has been in many of the dog videos, released and unreleased. He
was beloved by the whole neighborhood for his character and funny antics,
and will be missed and remembered forever, by his human and canine friends.
We love you, little man, thank you for all the joy you brought... Rick &
family
Lucky with his family..Jilli, Ruby and Spidey. We will all miss him. |
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Mousse lost his battle with Canine
Lymphoma at the tender age of 2."Mousse was a beautiful big boy and weighed
70 lbs. His favorite pastime was sitting in the window. . He was a handsome
boy with a personality like non other I have ever encountered. My heart is
broken but I am thankful to have had two years with my baby. We were
inseparable so you can imagine the emptiness when he was taken from
me." Ann L.
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Tequila Bon
Born Feb 15, 2005 , went to
eternal sleep on
November 13, 2010
Love you more than words can say and will have you forever in my heart. One
day, when is time for us to meet again, that same love will make us know
each other and will be happy times again. Until then Mi Corazon! Love mom,
Ada and family |
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My good pal, Charlie..August 2010
He was a great guy and loved by so many.
We used to play at the Paw Park all the time together.
Everyone listened to Charlie! We're sure he's leading the pack at the
Rainbow Bridge. |
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After adopting
Amber,
the exotic short-hair, in 2006...she changed our lives and many children's
lives for the better, while also living the happiest and healthiest years of
her life. Amber was a quirky, smart, cute, fearless, loving and funny cat
who definitely did not act like a typical cat except for her curiousness.
She loved going outside for walks and hanging out with dogs Knowing that
she was meant for something greater in her life, as a Delta Society therapy
cat, she loved reading with kids at Bidewee's program and seeing the
improvement in their comprehension and enjoyment of books made it blissful
to watch. She was unique and her spirit strong.....you are purrfect. We love
you..Beth Joy Knutsen
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Pete
was a very special gerbil. He was such a good boy, so gentle, sweet and
mellow. He loved to be petted all over, and nuzzled behind his ears. We just
adored him.. He would be up in the front of his tank every AM, waiting for
me to give him his carrot vitamin treat. He loved his wheel.We found him
lying in front of his tank, in his magic cube.
He always slept under his wheel or in his tissue box house in the back. He
must have deliberately come up front to be near us. We're thankful that, at
least, he seems to have died very fast, without suffering.As I have said
many times before, gerbils are heartbreakers.RIP, dearest Pete.
Judith and Stuart Block |
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DAKOTA - our friend from Dogs In Party Hats - you
will be missed by all those you brought smiles to!
APRIL 25, 2002 – January 15, 2010
From Dakota's mom, Lynn Costello..
There are so many words that can describe this wonderful dog whose life
was taken at only 7yrs. 9 mo. Everyone who met Dakota instantly fell in
love with him....He had a disposition and personality that could not be
matched! Dakota loved people and fellow K-9s.....He even liked the many
doctors who poked him constantly...Never once would he growl, bite, or
whimper....If anything, he would kiss them. Dakota spent the first 3 yrs of
his life (8 weeks-3 yrs) making people happy at Regina Nursing home where my
mom and aunt spent some time...If ever I showed without him, I would totally
be IGNORED! Not even so much as a "hello, how are you?" I certainly knew
where I stood!Dakota (Kody as he was called), loved the water - hence the
beachcomber picture.....He would want to retrieve in the bay 24-7 or as long
as my arm would allow....He truly was a remarkable dog and will be sadly
missed by everyone who knew him.I love you Kody and miss you so very
much.....You'll be in my heart - forever! |
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From good friend and Buffett's mom..Sheryl Matthys of
Leashes and Lovers
Bubbly spirited, social Buffett loved to be around people. He was a Leashes
and Lovers Ambassador socializing and greeting dogs at many of our events!
He's also been in commercials. His name is in honor of Singer Jimmy Buffett
and our Buffett fulfilled his carefree, fun, beach life attitude. Buffett
was first to always greet us at the door, loved and played with our
children, enjoyed hanging out in the yard digging holes in the sand and
keeping an eye on the birds. Buffett came off a Connecticut racetrack and
through Greyhound Friends West rescue group. He was a lucky pup that could
not be raced so we've had him since. He was a sweet, energetic boy who took
part in a PetMD TV commercial: http://www.leashesandlovers.com/tv/tv.aspx?videoid=46
and a Bayshore Verification video. Buffett brought us immeasurable joy and
laughs! Buffett was just 6-years-old and passed of a brain tumor/cancer,
but will always live in our hearts and thoughts. God Bless You, Buffett.
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My dear friend, Benny Mouse, from England..will be
missed by all..especially his Facebook family!! He was my pal.....have
fun at the Rainbow Bridge... Bocker
From his mom..Sandra..
This is Benny. I would never have believed such a small creature would
become such a big part of my life. He passed on 4th August 2009 aged over
two years. He was a great character and gave pleasure to many people. He
used to stand on his back legs and reach out to be picked up and out of his
cage. He would dash around the room in his ball and come over when I called
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Ophelia left us for Rainbow Bridge on May 11th,
2009, at only 8 years old.
We'll miss her vocal greetings, water hunts, and
spooky midnight floor creakings as she prowled the dark. No cat will ever
sit on our heads with the same finesse, Ophelia, and the windowsill will
always be there for you.
Lindsay and Chris
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January 2009..Rosie's original owners were always very busy having little or
no time for her. After eating breakfast, Rosie took her walk toward our
house and spent the days with us..she appreciated our attention, since we
are usually home. Early evening, Rosie's owners picked her up and she spent
the night there. Three years ago, the friends moved to FL and we inherited
Rosie. Rosie, as well as Ruth and I enjoyed each other and now we miss her.
She was buried in our garden and as soon as it gets warmer, we will plant
some flowers on her grave. Ernst &Ruth |
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Peter's beloved BUFFY (the Vampire Slayer) left us on
Wednesday 11/26/08 . Without her, our house is not the home that her joyful
exuberance made it. Buffy had the sweetest disposition in the whole world.
We are sure that she is glancing over that bridge in anticipation, wondering
where Peter is.....We will love you and miss you forever.
xoxoxo Honey & Peter (Mummy & Daddy)
I'm glad I got to spend some great times with Buffy. I'll always
smile thinking how everyone called her mini-Bocker. She was a good friend. I
know she is happy with her
friends at the Rainbow Bridge... Love and Licks, your forever pal, Bocker |
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January 19, 2006
My cousin Speed has crossed over to The Rainbow
Bridge -
He will be in god company with Knicki. We'll all miss you
Speed. |
Max - July 17, 2008
I'm with my brother, Speed, having fun
at the Rainbow Bridge waiting for our
mother to join us. |
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Lilly (AKA Kimmi-Kelli), our beautiful girl, went to
the Rainbow Bridge on August 23, 2007 at only seven years old. Lilly
brought so much joy to us during her short life. She was our floppy cat, who
loved to plop down on our laps and just purr and purr. She kept the other
animals in line and had been known to "discipline" the dogs if she didn't
like their attitude! She was a bundle of personality and my special plushie
girl with a coat just like a bunny rabbit. |
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March 25,
2008......This is part of a note from Shula's family to our friend, Greg, of
Pinebush Kennels...
Greg....On a sad note Shula passed yesterday. I
Just wanted to let you know how much you had a hand in making the last 13
years with her such a wonderful part of my family's life. My boys spent
their entire lifes with her. We were with her when she passed and as hard as
it was we know she is at peace. My vet and many others are amazed at how
great of a life she had for her age. A sign of a GREAT BLOOD LINE!!! She
touched so many lives and since i spoke of her everyday to someone because i
thought of her as my first child.Amy
Gaunay-Wetsel Bill Wetsel
...Austin & Zachary
Wetsel |
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March 2008...Jack
December 2007...Java
Fellow Therapy Dogs International members who gave so
much joy to everyone they came in contact with. Beautiful words from their
mommy, Ann. They both will be missed but are welcome with love and
happiness at the Rainbow Bridge. |
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February 23, 2008...Cody...Whose daddy, my Uncle Frank, wrote the beautiful
song, "Rainbow Bridge"....
Although the 2 of you only met once, he liked you a lot and was a loyal fan.
He is probably playing with your sister, Knicki, and his own cats right now
(not to mention his uncle Rover) at the Rainbow Bridge.
Daddy (Frank) and Mommy (Gail) will miss you very much..
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January, 2008.....We still miss Shadow
like crazy.... you don't realize how full they make your life until they are
no longer there. She lived 13 years, 3 months. We will miss seeing Shadow
and Bocker together -- she had such a crush on him! It used to crack us up
when she would waddle as fast as she could up to give him a kiss!
..loving words from Shadow's mommy and daddy... Love to you
Shadow..enjoy your new friends at the Rainbow Bridge.
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February 2008
My Dogster Pal, NY Lucy...love of JoAnn and family...oh how she will be
missed by her family and Doodle Connection friends...now she will prance at
the Rainbow Bridge and everyone there will give her love and companionship.
Good memories will be held close of all the fun and smiles NY Lucy brought
to those who knew her. |
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October
2007 ...Samson..the
"Gentle Giant" - a valued member of Therapy Dogs Int'l and a good friend. He
will be missed by all. Samson and mom Patty made over 300 visits together.
Patty writes..I
don't mean to be prideful, he was just so much fun!!! And a
blessing. It was because of him than I got into a ministry that I have
a gift for, but didn't realize until he came along. For that I am
grateful |
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Sweet
NOEL, the matriarch of Doodlesville, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, who peacefully
passed over the "Rainbow Bridge" on August 2,2007. She was a loyal,
obedient and Beautiful Corgi that changed the lives of many people that met
her and with her incredible puppies, and her loving devotion to her owner,
our dear friend and Bocker's grandma, Nancy, of
Doodlesville.
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Our dear friend,
Yuki from Thailand, lost dear JaiJai in an accident July 2007. Here is
her loving note to her JaiJai....
It is short time Jai Jai had
come to our Gigi 's family, but I feel like he has been with me for
such a long time. Today we cannot play, talk, or be together but I
will remember you in my heart. Good bye,Jai Jai.You will always stay in
mommy's heart. |
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July 17,
2007...Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Veterinary Medical Center of Long
Island, regret to announce the passing of Maximus, the two-year-old pit bull
mix who was chained to a fence and burned in a horrific act of animal
cruelty, last Thursday evening (July 12) in Brentwood.
Maximus suffered burns to more than 60 percent of his body, leaving his
skin raw and his outlook grim. Maximus succumbed to his injuries early this
morning at the Veterinary Medical Center in West Islip.
"Our entire staff and Maximus' physician Linda Loudon made every effort
to save him." Dr. Reed Zaroff, owner of the Veterinary Medical Center of
Long Island, said. "Everyone at the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island
was shocked by this crime and heartbroken at the loss of Maximus."
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Mr. Hercule Cassidy
June 2007..Beloved Cassie who
brought light into the McCartys' lives has now found his way the
Rainbow Bridge.
Cassie is now keeping an eye on the setting sun and the events passing on
5th Avenue in NYC from his colorful place at the Rainbow Bridge. Thank
you Cassie from your family for all the love and joy you brought into their
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March 2007..
Bobby was a good friend of mine..we played at our paw park. We
will miss you Bobby...Your mommy sent this note:
Dear Bobby.....Thank you so much for giving us wonderful memories &
tremendous love.
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Nov 2006..This is my
good friend, Bo. Bo has left us and gone onto play with friends at the
Rainbow
Bridge...Glad
Bo and I had some fun together earlier this year. I know your daddy,
our good friend, Dan, will miss you very much...but there are so
many good memories.
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Oct. 2006...This is Nicky.. Nicky had ten beautiful years
with his family and now is with his new family and friends at the
Rainbow
Bridge. .....Nicky is missed so very much by his family and friends. We are
sure they will always have many beautiful memories of Nicky and that he
always will be loved.
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Ziggy |
Jezebel |
Here's a very special note I received from my pal, Cody
Vento, remembering very special Ziggy..gone to meet Jezebel at the
Rainbow Bridge.
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Hi Bocker,
we have some sad news ... our last cat Ziggy had to
leave us to be with his Sister Jezebel and cousins Carreras, De De,
and Wendy at the Rainbow Bridge. We miss him terribly but he was very sick
and couldn't stay on earth any more. Even though I'm a Border Collie,
Ziggy was like a brother to me. Ziggy was truly a beautiful creation of
God; he got along with all people & animals and was always in good
spirits, despite physical challenges since he was a baby. He & his sister
Jezebel came to mom & dad when they were 2 years old and they were very
close. I don't doubt that Jezebel's passing a year and a half ago slowed
Ziggy down, but by the same token, he was twenty years old. Dr. Carreras
kept Z-boy under observation for a couple of weeks because he started
having seizures again, and his B.U.N. was up to 90 and not receding. He
tried I.V. therapy and valium to control the seizures(the phenobarb was
too kidney-destructive) but to no avail... we had to let him go.
If indeed there is a God, He has a special place in heaven
for Ziggy. God bless you for your understanding,
Cody Vento
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February 2005....This is my cousin, Isis...she has gone onto the
Rainbow
Bridge...I
know her human (my daddy's brother) is so sad...
But they still have all
the good memories of each other. Big licks to Isis and Kevin. We love you
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