In Memoriam Year 2021

Pepper loved her walks, belly rubs, neck scratches, treats, and most of all, dinnertime. Run free in the warm sun, dear Pepper, and nap in a cool, quiet place with your best friend Mabel (who, I’m sure, greeted you on the other side). We will miss you, sweet girl, until we meet again. xoxo

“My fur-baby of 12 years, my 1st love, named Toban (Japanese word meaning “shift, duty, security” was as a gentle giant and a total love bug that showed affection throughout his whole life. Our precious boy, a wonderful protector and an awesome big brother to his fur-baby sister Fortune. He loved to chew ice cubes and his favorite pastime was sucking on his blanket or stealing one of our socks. He was very intelligent, loving, playful, and can be stubborn when having to come back in the house. He loved to sit with me when I prayed and chanted Nam Myhoho Renge Kyo, and he knew when prayer was over as I concluded with ringing the bell, then he would get up and go to the den to watch tv — he was truly a character and we miss him dearly! We want to thank Dr. Nicole, for her outstanding professionalism and compassion in helping us go through the process and she demonstrated such care and gentleness for our precious Toban in his transition. We thank you, Dr. Nicole, you are truly fulfilling your life’s mission in providing such care, and compassion to families and fur-babies in a time of sorrow.”

MARATHON TO HEAVEN
We hiked with gentle paws
On soft forest trails dug in your claws

Slight lean to your left

I knew losing you was universal theft

Took you everywhere I could

Never enough time as it should

Bluff Lake, plantation hike

I saw your little spirit spike

Your heart filled with strength and joy

Only three days to live for my boy

A marathon of faith

To get to heaven’s gate

I can’t believe you’re gone

My heart is torn and full of thorns

Free flying you’re gone

I’m left with memories to mourn

Celebrating your life and legacy

My Wonder child I miss you, what a terrible tragedy

Remembering Nautica as my little angel. 16 years ago, she was brought to us from my brother. I knew when he brought her to us she was my poopiecup, we would cuddle, army crawl, do tricks. It was almost like she knew everything about me and I knew everything about her, we chose eachother!! She would always try to take my socks, in the morning when I would get ready for school, and run around messing with me before I leave. We have been through everything together, when I never had anyone their for me, she would be right by my side. Showing me what unconditional love is. All the car rides, the walks, ice cream, cookies, etc. Anything Nautica wanted I would share. Even spending our mornings together and making sure your comfortable and not cold outside.! I remember I would always stick up for you, with anyone who would talk bad about you or even cover your ears, because I didn’t want you to hear it. Nautica was always smiling, hyper, and strong.! She would never show pain, she would always try to keep going just for me! She would never cry, never show she is tired, or hurting, she would always stay strong. Nautica are my best friend, my companion.! I always think of you, I know your waiting for me. I don’t think anyone really realizes how important dogs are to us. They share a bond with us that no one else can ever give or even share. You will always be in my heart forever, you have apart of my heart! I love you and I miss you!! Forever my poopiecup. I hope you are running around up there. Playing with Diesel and meeting new friends! I hope you get lots of treats and food, that was always your favorite! Wait for me at the rainbow bridge! I love you Nautica!! Love mom your best friend!!

Roscoe was brought to us 16 1/2 years ago. He blessed us everyday we had him, he brought such joy to our lives and we are truly heart broken we had to lay him to rest. I was Roscoe’s mom, he followed me everyday no matter where I went, his eyes were constantly on me. If I got up to move he got up and moved. Roscoe endured many surgeries and never cried or complained and came right back to his normal self, he was a tough little guy. Roscoe loved toys, lots and lots of toys. I asked my husband if he thought Roscoe missed me, and he told me, you’re with Roscoe, you are Roscoe’s heaven, you’re in his dreams so you are still with him and he is still with you. We love you forever and always Roscoe. Till we meet again, be loving to all your new friends and tell them all about your mom and dad. Love you, mom and dad.

“Our Amie girl was 15 and was always puppy-like, she always had a way to make us think she was fine, never wanted us to know her pain towards the end, she was good at it..tough little girl! She loved hunting for lizards, chasing bunnies and squirrels, and was good at catching them too. She loved following around our girls hoping for some dropped crumbs and put up with them dressing her up, I think she secretly loved the attention. She went on road trips which she didn’t like, but she’d rather go than be left behind, so she put up with our travels. She will be forever missed!”