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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Milo, 2008-2024 — He Loved a Good Chin Rub!
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on Wed, Mar 6, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Milo: You weren't just a cat to us. You were our family, our protector and our best friend. You were and always will be the best cat ever! We miss you and love you. 'Til we meet again on the other side.
Love Dad, Mom and Robbie
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Winnie, 2016-2023 — My Shadow
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on Tue, Jan 2, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Winnie — you were my best friend. Wherever I went, you followed day and night. I felt your pain, but my hugs weren’t enough. Sleep in peace, girl.
— Forever loved by the Lauds
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Trinity Basiliere, 2009-2022 — One Year Without You
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on Wed, Dec 20, 2023 at 2:43 PM
When the human you saved first found you, you were all skin and bones, a ball of nerves, fur and limbs. Your given name didn’t fit — you were too holy for that place, and so you were called Trinity. You taught us to be brave enough to stand up for those littler than us and to make time to stop and chew the air. Our sweet night watchman doing slow laps around the yard to keep the bad guys out. Our noble steed. We miss you always and picture you running wild and pain-free through fields somewhere.
With Love, Your Moms
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Daisy, 2010-2023 — She Loved Her Belly Rubs!
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on Tue, Dec 19, 2023 at 8:49 AM
Our Daisy came to us via rescue with huge love and after some trauma. She hiked, camped, walked, loved. Everyone loved her; such a “sweet” dog, they’d say. She blessed us with 11 wonderful years. Thank you, Daisy, for giving us so much.
All our love, Mom & Dad Kriss
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Winnie: 2012-2022 — To My Soul-Cat Up in Heaven
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on Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 3:53 PM
It’s been a while since you’ve been gone —
2 years to be exact.
And though most days, I feel okay —
there are some that set me back.
And I remember all the times
I felt your velvet fur.
And heard your sweet purr motor,
when I walked through the door.
The bond we shared was like no other —
A once-in-a-lifetime love.
To you, I was your person.
To me, you were my Fluff.
So much more than “just a cat,”
You were my closest friend.
A relationship I treasured,
right to the very end.
Until we meet again, my sweet,
I’ll hold you in my heart.
That way, you’ll live forever —
and we’ll never be apart.
You are so missed, Winnis.
LH
2 years to be exact.
And though most days, I feel okay —
there are some that set me back.
And I remember all the times
I felt your velvet fur.
And heard your sweet purr motor,
when I walked through the door.
The bond we shared was like no other —
A once-in-a-lifetime love.
To you, I was your person.
To me, you were my Fluff.
So much more than “just a cat,”
You were my closest friend.
A relationship I treasured,
right to the very end.
Until we meet again, my sweet,
I’ll hold you in my heart.
That way, you’ll live forever —
and we’ll never be apart.
You are so missed, Winnis.
LH
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Minnie, 2023-2023 — She Went Too Soon
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on Wed, Dec 6, 2023 at 5:10 PM
Minnie was a sweet girl who just started pointing birds and loved a good snuggle and barking at her reflection. She was tragically killed by a dangerous dog at a local doggy daycare at 5 months old. Gone but never forgotten.
Love, Beth and Jamie
Sadie Rose, 2011-2022 — My Reason for Living
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on Wed, Dec 6, 2023 at 10:57 AM
My dearest Sadie: I love you so very much. Thanks for saving my life and for always being in my heart. I will see you on the other side. You are my first thought each morning and the last thought each night. Always in my heart. 
— Love, Jesse Rose
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Mauzzy, 2010-2016 — Shotgun Rider
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on Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 11:43 AM
Today was a special day. It just wasn't as special without you.
Today was a bright, sunny day. But there was a dark spot in my heart because I miss you.
Today you were supposed to ride shotgun with me on my trip. The snot spots on the glass and leash coiled in my console were my reminders that you could not be with me.
Today I stopped at Dunkin' Donuts. The attendant forgot to ask if you wanted a treat.
Today when I came out of the merchant's building, I was hoping for a warm greeting. I only got a cold seat.
Today I ate lunch at McDonald's. You weren't there to share a burger with.
Today I drove by the rest area where we once stopped. I had no one to walk with. You were busy walking with God.
Today I had more tears in my eyes than usual. It wasn't dry eye. I think it was Doodle eye.
Today the ride was more quiet than normal. I had no one to talk to.
Today is a harder day than usual. You weren't my dog, but you were my friend. Peace, Buddy.
Today was a bright, sunny day. But there was a dark spot in my heart because I miss you.
Today you were supposed to ride shotgun with me on my trip. The snot spots on the glass and leash coiled in my console were my reminders that you could not be with me.
Today I stopped at Dunkin' Donuts. The attendant forgot to ask if you wanted a treat.
Today when I came out of the merchant's building, I was hoping for a warm greeting. I only got a cold seat.
Today I ate lunch at McDonald's. You weren't there to share a burger with.
Today I drove by the rest area where we once stopped. I had no one to walk with. You were busy walking with God.
Today I had more tears in my eyes than usual. It wasn't dry eye. I think it was Doodle eye.
Today the ride was more quiet than normal. I had no one to talk to.
Today is a harder day than usual. You weren't my dog, but you were my friend. Peace, Buddy.
— Love, Grandpa
Monday, September 4, 2023
Stumpy — Tough Little Peanut Pal
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on Mon, Sep 4, 2023 at 2:12 PM
I never knew what happened to your tail and leg, but not having them never seemed to slow you down. Your zest for life was an inspiration. I miss seeing you every day, but your memory lives on.
— Your Pals at Minky Manor
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Lola, 2009-2022 — Mighty Squirrel Hunter
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on Wed, Aug 30, 2023 at 6:41 PM
We rescued Lola from the Houston pound when she was 1-ish. She was a little feral, and we nicknamed her Beast. She had no social skills with other dogs and preferred to ignore them. If a dog approached, they got snarled at. At home, she rested under the bed for hours. She was an excellent road trip companion and set paw in many states. She enjoyed countless hours of walks and hikes and happily offered a “beast boost” on the steep parts. Carkeek and Weowna in Seattle and Enchanted Rock in central Texas were favorites. When Lola was 6, she got a backyard, and her love of chasing squirrels became a disciplined daily practice of perfecting a unique hunting method that, over years, became ruthlessly efficient. Her passion for her one hobby was remarkable, even as she grew arthritic. She loved her grandma more than anyone else, and they spent lots of time together before Lola died. She never made it to Vermont with us, but she would have loved it here. We miss you, dear Beastie.
— The Forsons
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