Monthly Archives: December 2018

Uno came to us about 11 years ago, he was adopted from the pound and had already a rough life. He lost an eye and someone paid to have it fixed and never came back for him. We brought him into our family not knowing what an impact he would have on us. He was with us through some very hard times and always knew when we need a friend. His last weeks on earth we tried to show him how much we loved him by making a bucket list and allowing him to do his own thing. He will be truly missed. RIP little buddy.

The first time I met tucker was walking by a pet store in Oklahoma city. I was not planning to purchase a puppy that day, However,he was sound asleep snuggled in shredded newspaper in the window of the store. It was love at first site. As we were wdriving back to Amarillo with tucker the only place he wanted to be was on the shoulder snuggled in the neck. That is how the doggie in the window was named. Because he wanted to always sleep on my shoulder and neck. As he grew up his favorite place to sleep was on my pillow snuggle near my should and neck when I went to sleep at night in our bed. Tucker we will miss you dearly !We love you.

We met Toby for the first time on December 31st, 2000 in the parking lot of Home Depot. He was six-weeks-old and ornery as all get out. Little did I know that this tiny creature would change my life for the better. Shortly after, we almost lost Toby to Parvovirus but fortunately, we had an amazing vet that cared for him for two full weeks. Once home, he was our little buddy. He went everywhere with us and truly became our child. In fact, he helped make us a family. The most important thing that Toby taught me was how to love something so purely and unconditionally. He was with us for 15 years until one day, he just wasn’t himself any longer. The night before he died, I sat down on the floor next his bed and looked into eyes. It was almost as if he was telling me that it was alright. It was his time. We were there with him as he quietly went to sleep for the last time. Although his absence has been felt throughout our home and life, I am grateful to God that we had him for his brief stay on this Earth. He will always have our hearts and we will always love him. Heaven’s Rainbow Bridge has been wonderful throughout this difficult process. He is now back home with us. He is now in a place where he may forever watch over us.

Stormy was my friend for over half my life. She is the cute siamese in the picture. It was taken in 2006. Nine years later she still looked much the same. She was always a beautiful catter.

I named her Thunderstorm because she had a brother named Sunshine and I thought it was a cute contrast. Sunny died early, but Storm’s name still suited her. She was very much like a storm.

She lived for 22 1/2 years and I miss her. It was a very long time for a cat and yet not long enough.

There aren’t really enough words to describe what she meant to me. There is a hole in the world where she used to be. So I wrote a poem instead because it’s how I deal with grief.

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It’s been one week since you left this world.
One week of strangeness.
A week of sorrow.
A week of pain.
A week of hoping I did the right thing.

I think I did.
I love you too much to keep you here
when you were suffering.
Too much to trap you in an old body.
But letting go hurts so much.

I miss you, Stormy.
My Thundercat. The Most Beautiful of Ones.
My ‘Letta made of bad eggs.
My love. My heart.
My blue-eyed companion.

I’m so glad you can breathe now.
So glad you can run and play without pain.
Thank you for staying with me so long.
Thank you for being my friend.
Thank you for being such a wonderful cat.

I love you.
I miss you.
I hope we meet again in the next world.
Until then, rest easy my dear.
Goodbye.

Star Passed last Sunday, November 27, 2016 very unexpectedly from congestive heart failure. We did not know she had it but they told us at the small animal hospital that it presented itself and it happened very quickly and with a matter of about three hours star was gone peacefully.
We had her almost 16 years since she was born. We are going to miss her greatly and one of her little girls Chloe lives in the house with us she just keeps looking for her.
We want to thank the people at the small animal emergency hospital in Amarillo and the wonderful people at Heavens Rainbow Bridge for taking care of star and help making her passing bearable. Thank you.

He was always very active and in trouble.
When he was 6 months he cornered a possum in the back yard and held it until we got home. He got out one night when the pizza man came without us knowing about it the next morning he was found at the neighbors across the street.
He found a dog three times his size and lost his eye we were so lucky that he made it through it.
He was my lap dog and had lots of fun together.
He loved to ride with us on the motorcycle and we got him his own outfit and he was a totally different dog when he was in it and on the motorcycle.
He will be missed.

I got Spencer from a breeder in Minnesota in Feb 1999. he was 9 weeks old. We went to Albuquerque to pick him up so he didn’t have to change planes. I was afraid he might end up in Mexico and I would get meet him! I will never forget I was in the airport waiting for the airport employee to bring him to me. Then here came a man carrying a crate and I heard whimpering. the employee put the crate on the counter and I saw the most precious face I had ever seen. On the trip home I learned the new puppy got car sick so that was something I would have to work on. Even as a puppy Spencer was a great dog. It was really funny the only thing he ever chewed up or on was a couch my Grandmother had given me. I know that was ironic. When we went to pick Spencer up I also had a mini Schnauzer, Misty so now they had each other to play with. Another bit of irony, Misty was 8 and didn’t really want to play and Spence wanted to play all the time. I would walk them everyday after work. Of course Spence being the dominant of the two always had to be in front. Through the years Spencer and I formed a bond I have never had with another dog. He meant the world to me and I thought he was the most adorable thing God has ever made. In jan of 2007 we lost Misty and I think Spencer and I grew even closer. He was with me through all the jerks I dated and he was the consistent one through it all. Through all of lifes ups and downs we always had each other. When I would come home after a bad day at work and see his sweet face all of a sudden my day didn’t matter anymore. All that mattered was the constant unconditional love of this wonderful canine. He was my best friend. I don’t think I even really knew what I love was until my love for Spencer. When the man who is my husband now came to my house to pick me up for dinner and Spencer jumped in his lap and started licking his neck I think I thought well he must be the one. For the past 5 years it has been Mark, myself and Spencer. We have been a very happy family. Spencer was up there with when Mark and I got married. Mark had grown to love Spencer and had gotten very attached to him as well. The thing thats funny about life is people, animal die everyday and the world goes on like nothing happened. Since losing Spencer, there is not a moment that goes by that I don’t miss him. The house is not as much of a home without him there. Every night there is an emptiness when we go to sleep at night. Sometimes I cry myself to sleep. One day when I pass I will see the most precious face I have ever seen again and I will get to hold you and tell you how much I have missed you. Until then You will live forever in our heart’s.

I had never owned a dog before, so one day I said “Lord,if I could find a dog like Paris Hilton, I’ll get one.” Not long after the Lord blessed me with Shorty. The very first time I saw him, he came running to me wanting me to pick him up and almost ten years later till the day he went home to be with the Lord, he was still wagging his tail wanting me to pick him up. Shorty was a very loyal and loving dog. He loved me and my family to the very end. Shorty has stood by my side through some very difficult times. His love and loyalty never wavered. He was his grannies baby and probably her favorite grandchild. I could go on and on about shorty. If I could do it all over again and have him one more day with me I would. He will be dearly missed and never forgotten.

Sheppy was a shepherd mix with a heart of gold.
She loved taking slow walks and stopping to greet everyone in her path. Sheppy made you realize what “stop and smell the flowers” meant. Every bird that flew above us, we stopped to watch in awe at their beauty. Just a slow walk down our sidewalk, a rub behind the ears and just being close made her happy. Everyone that met her loved her. I will miss her gentle spirit, the short walks at midnight and having that precious paw scratch at my leg for just one more pet. You left me too soon, and will take many days for my heart to recover.

Sam ” the man” was more than just a pet, he was a life saver. He and his brother, Chase, came into my life as puppies when I was in dire need of comfort 11 years ago, they both made me recognize the important things in life. Sam was always eager to play and of course to sleep and eat. He loved his treats especially apple slices. He never turn away from a belly or chest rub and was the first pup I saw in the morning always ready to get started on a new day. He is already missed by his brother Chase and the rest of the pack. My you rest in peace, Sam, free of pain until we meet again. Miss you dearly every day. Love you always