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| The Rainbow Bridge |
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to
someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are
meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can
run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and
sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to
someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are
meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can
run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and
sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or
maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days
and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each
miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the
distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the
group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in
joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands
again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so
long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days
and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each
miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the
distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the
group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in
joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands
again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so
long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
Lisa, one of Hope Rescues' volunteers and a very dear
friend lost her cat "Chester"of 17 years... Bless
Chester on his way to the "Rainbow Bridge"
I had Chester for 17 joyful years. His last year wasn’t so
joyful, as he battled hyperthyroidism and a possible
mass on his liver. I did all I could for him as he went
from 19 pounds down to 4.4 on his last day. His
memory will forever be in my heart and I miss him
dearly.....one day my hope is that we will meet again.
friend lost her cat "Chester"of 17 years... Bless
Chester on his way to the "Rainbow Bridge"
I had Chester for 17 joyful years. His last year wasn’t so
joyful, as he battled hyperthyroidism and a possible
mass on his liver. I did all I could for him as he went
from 19 pounds down to 4.4 on his last day. His
memory will forever be in my heart and I miss him
dearly.....one day my hope is that we will meet again.
Shelby - Passed away from a respiratory
infection shortly after she arrived. She was never
given the chance to find her "Forever Home".
"Bless her on her way to the Rainbow Bridge".
infection shortly after she arrived. She was never
given the chance to find her "Forever Home".
"Bless her on her way to the Rainbow Bridge".
| Lacey Jane's Brothers and Sisters. Click here to read their story |
Maggie May Spiker. Born 1991. Our Maggie May went to the
rainbow bridge on August 8,2006 to wait for us.
She was a member of the dance for treat team at dinner time.
She was President of the meet and greet at the front door to
welcome all our guests. She will be sadly missed by all who
knew her. She is survived by her fellow four legged family
members TommyGirl, CK, Dexter, Kelly, Buster, and Lacey Jane.
She will be laid to rest at the LaBest Cemetery at 4933 Indian
Hills Road.
rainbow bridge on August 8,2006 to wait for us.
She was a member of the dance for treat team at dinner time.
She was President of the meet and greet at the front door to
welcome all our guests. She will be sadly missed by all who
knew her. She is survived by her fellow four legged family
members TommyGirl, CK, Dexter, Kelly, Buster, and Lacey Jane.
She will be laid to rest at the LaBest Cemetery at 4933 Indian
Hills Road.
Our friend Ann desperately wanted
to save these babies but it was not
to be. The entire litter of eight
puppies passed away from K-9
Herpes.
Light a candle to help them find
their way to the rainbow bridge.
to save these babies but it was not
to be. The entire litter of eight
puppies passed away from K-9
Herpes.
Light a candle to help them find
their way to the rainbow bridge.
| 5 sweet puppies. Born December 19, 2005 with ecoli poisoning from the waters of Katrina. Bless you all. Rest in peace little angels until we come to carry you across that bridge... |
Boxer Zeffert went to the rainbow
bridge to wait for his beloved
family on November 18,2006.
He was Ann's walking partner.
Bob's buddy.
And Sarah's best friend from
childhood.
Boxer will be missed by everyone
who ever met him.
bridge to wait for his beloved
family on November 18,2006.
He was Ann's walking partner.
Bob's buddy.
And Sarah's best friend from
childhood.
Boxer will be missed by everyone
who ever met him.
12/19/2005
| 5 Precious Angels |
Rosebud was a throw away dog, a dog with no
chance to start with because of her breed. She
was listed as a pit mix which meant she could
not be adopted out of animal control. She went
straight to the back room, the room where the
dogs that are next to die go, the room next to
the gas chamber.
When we walked in that room and saw her and
her sister wagging their tails and coming up to
the gate to greet us they touched out hearts.
We begged animal control to allow us to rescue
them and give them a chance. They agreed to
do so even though allowing them to leave alive
was not their policy. Rosebud was sweet and
kind to people, even though she had not been
treated that way herself. She was gentle and
loving and looked up to us for help.
The vaccination she got when we rescued her
was probably the first one she had ever had in
her four months of life. It came about three
months too late.
She passed on January 19, 2007 and on that
day our hearts broke.
We are mad, hurt, and disappointed with the
way she had been treated. Ignorance, and
irresponsibility cost this angel her life.
Rosebud was a throw away dog......
chance to start with because of her breed. She
was listed as a pit mix which meant she could
not be adopted out of animal control. She went
straight to the back room, the room where the
dogs that are next to die go, the room next to
the gas chamber.
When we walked in that room and saw her and
her sister wagging their tails and coming up to
the gate to greet us they touched out hearts.
We begged animal control to allow us to rescue
them and give them a chance. They agreed to
do so even though allowing them to leave alive
was not their policy. Rosebud was sweet and
kind to people, even though she had not been
treated that way herself. She was gentle and
loving and looked up to us for help.
The vaccination she got when we rescued her
was probably the first one she had ever had in
her four months of life. It came about three
months too late.
She passed on January 19, 2007 and on that
day our hearts broke.
We are mad, hurt, and disappointed with the
way she had been treated. Ignorance, and
irresponsibility cost this angel her life.
Rosebud was a throw away dog......
Petey was rescued from the gas chamber by Ann Gardner,
a dear friend of Hope Rescues and countless animals
hoping for a second chance.
This big beautiful boy never had the chance to find his
"forever home", but he was cared for very much and his
smile will live on through the sun that shines in the
springtime and the stars that shine in a summers night.
Thank you Petey for that smile...
a dear friend of Hope Rescues and countless animals
hoping for a second chance.
This big beautiful boy never had the chance to find his
"forever home", but he was cared for very much and his
smile will live on through the sun that shines in the
springtime and the stars that shine in a summers night.
Thank you Petey for that smile...
This is Sampson, and though you may have never met
him, please try to never forget him. He was a gentle soul
who once had a family and kids to play with each day.
But his family could no longer care for him so they took
him to Animal Control. How hard that must have been for
him.
Sampson was only a year old and had so much love to
give. But a new home never came and he left this world
lonely and confused.
Please remember Sampson always, for he symbolizes
the reasons why we are here. For every pet we rescue
we know that somewhere others perish.
Make you way to the Rainbow Bridge Sampson and
when we come, we will help you cross. Never to be alone
again.
And though we never met you.... We do Love You.
him, please try to never forget him. He was a gentle soul
who once had a family and kids to play with each day.
But his family could no longer care for him so they took
him to Animal Control. How hard that must have been for
him.
Sampson was only a year old and had so much love to
give. But a new home never came and he left this world
lonely and confused.
Please remember Sampson always, for he symbolizes
the reasons why we are here. For every pet we rescue
we know that somewhere others perish.
Make you way to the Rainbow Bridge Sampson and
when we come, we will help you cross. Never to be alone
again.
And though we never met you.... We do Love You.
Sonny was rescued with his sister Cher from
Mount Vernon animal control. Sonny had a
wonderful home waiting for him and his sister.
However this furry little teddy bear did not get the
chance to go home for he passed 2/23/2007 at
our vet's office.
Though he was with us only a few days we loved
him, and hoped very much to give him a better
life.
But that was not to be...
Today it rained here and it started as he passed
perhaps it was the angels crying with us.
Mount Vernon animal control. Sonny had a
wonderful home waiting for him and his sister.
However this furry little teddy bear did not get the
chance to go home for he passed 2/23/2007 at
our vet's office.
Though he was with us only a few days we loved
him, and hoped very much to give him a better
life.
But that was not to be...
Today it rained here and it started as he passed
perhaps it was the angels crying with us.
| Sonny |
Peter Pan was born on January 1,2007 and for the first
eight weeks of his life he lived in our home with his
brother and sisters. We played with his feet, his ears,
and rubbed his belly. He gave us lots of puppy kisses in
return. He was sensitive and sweet,and we loved him
very much.
He was a gift, a living breathing gift and we wanted the
very best for him and his siblings.
On March 2, 2007 we called his new family to check on
him. We were told that he hadn't eaten in two days.
Two days? If you have a puppy please heed this
warning, if your puppy misses even one meal get him to
the vet.
Peter was rushed to us so that we could take him to the
vet. He was behind the eight ball to begin with having
not eaten for two days.
Tuesday March 6, 2007 at 1:37pm our Peter Pan
Passed away.
Believe us when we say that there are no words that can
express our sorrow at the loss of this little man.
He deserved more than 10 weeks and a day to live...
He was a gift, a living breathing gift.
We will miss you Peter Pan,
Kim,Jackie, and Kendra. Abby,Lilo,Stitch,Ariel,
Minnie,Daisy,Cinderella and Mulan
eight weeks of his life he lived in our home with his
brother and sisters. We played with his feet, his ears,
and rubbed his belly. He gave us lots of puppy kisses in
return. He was sensitive and sweet,and we loved him
very much.
He was a gift, a living breathing gift and we wanted the
very best for him and his siblings.
On March 2, 2007 we called his new family to check on
him. We were told that he hadn't eaten in two days.
Two days? If you have a puppy please heed this
warning, if your puppy misses even one meal get him to
the vet.
Peter was rushed to us so that we could take him to the
vet. He was behind the eight ball to begin with having
not eaten for two days.
Tuesday March 6, 2007 at 1:37pm our Peter Pan
Passed away.
Believe us when we say that there are no words that can
express our sorrow at the loss of this little man.
He deserved more than 10 weeks and a day to live...
He was a gift, a living breathing gift.
We will miss you Peter Pan,
Kim,Jackie, and Kendra. Abby,Lilo,Stitch,Ariel,
Minnie,Daisy,Cinderella and Mulan
| In memory of our "Peter Pan" |
| Peter Pan will be laid to rest beside our Maggie May at the LaBest pet cemetery. We do not want him to be alone. |
| Shelby |
On September 4, 2006 one of our homeless pets,
Mackenzie, lost her battle with heart worms. She was
rescued in January 2006 in St. Bernard Parish in LA.
When she arrived at Hope Rescues she was given a full
checkup and as many of the pets abandoned there, she did
test positive for heart worms, a gallop in her heart beat,
and a murmur. She was immediately started on therapy but
unlike dogs.. There is no real treatment for felines. She
was doing very well on her therapy, she would greet
anyone who came into the Kitty Room and had a
thunderous purr but the battle was too much.
Mackenzie, you will be greatly missed. Your rescue mate
Manhattan still looks for you while he waits for his “Forever
Home”. She will be laid to rest at the LaBest Cemetery at
4933 Indian Hills Road next to Maggie May.
Mackenzie, lost her battle with heart worms. She was
rescued in January 2006 in St. Bernard Parish in LA.
When she arrived at Hope Rescues she was given a full
checkup and as many of the pets abandoned there, she did
test positive for heart worms, a gallop in her heart beat,
and a murmur. She was immediately started on therapy but
unlike dogs.. There is no real treatment for felines. She
was doing very well on her therapy, she would greet
anyone who came into the Kitty Room and had a
thunderous purr but the battle was too much.
Mackenzie, you will be greatly missed. Your rescue mate
Manhattan still looks for you while he waits for his “Forever
Home”. She will be laid to rest at the LaBest Cemetery at
4933 Indian Hills Road next to Maggie May.
| Mackenzie |
| Our Little Maggie May |
| Boxer |
| Rosebud |
| Sampson |
| Petey |
| Our "friend" Poppy has gone to the rainbow bridge. |
Poppy and her sister Polly were rescued from Mount
Vernon Animal Control where they were scheduled for
death. The King family met Poppy at Petco and soon
made her a family member.
On Easter Sunday while Poppy was out for her walk she
was attached by a loose dog. Her family did all they could
to get her to safety but the big dog proved more powerful
than they. She was rushed to the Animal Emergency
Center where it was discovered that she would not be able
to survive her injuries.
She passed away shortly thereafter. We grieve for her
and for the King Family.
Please light a candle to help Poppy find her way to the
rainbow bridge.
People who allow their pets to roam free should be
punished for the damage their pet does while running free.
Poppy was a happy, playful girl, who only wanted to be
loved.
Goodbye babygirl,
Polly, The king family, and Hope Rescues.
Vernon Animal Control where they were scheduled for
death. The King family met Poppy at Petco and soon
made her a family member.
On Easter Sunday while Poppy was out for her walk she
was attached by a loose dog. Her family did all they could
to get her to safety but the big dog proved more powerful
than they. She was rushed to the Animal Emergency
Center where it was discovered that she would not be able
to survive her injuries.
She passed away shortly thereafter. We grieve for her
and for the King Family.
Please light a candle to help Poppy find her way to the
rainbow bridge.
People who allow their pets to roam free should be
punished for the damage their pet does while running free.
Poppy was a happy, playful girl, who only wanted to be
loved.
Goodbye babygirl,
Polly, The king family, and Hope Rescues.
Gonzo went to the Rainbow Bridge on July 31, 2006.
On December 31, 2005, he was diagnosed w/
congestive heart failure. By treating him w/ Lasix and
visiting our vet often, we enjoyed 7 more wonderful
months with our boy. Gonzo was 14 yrs old. When we
rescued him, Gonzo was laying upside down in a turn
lane with blood
coming out his nose. We took him to the Animal
Emergency Clinic here in Springfield, IL. They did
x-rays and everything was OK and gave us an antibiotic
for him and would not charge us because we were such
good samaritans. Gonzo was so sweet, we didn't have
the heart to give him away and he has touched the heart
of so many people. The same night we found him, we
were on our way back from choosing which yellow lab
puppy we wanted in Dawson, IL. So, we ended up w/ 2
dogs in September 1995.
Our yellow lab, Cassey (12 yr old), was so lonely w/o
Gonzo, as well as ourselves, we decided to start
looking for another dog. We found Hope Rescue's
sight...we have adopted 2 dogs from them, Tootsi in
August 2006, and Cinnamon in November 2006. The
dogs are wonderful. I can't THANK Hope Rescues
enough for all they do every day to save an animals life
and for allowing us the opportunity to adopt 2 of their
dogs.
On December 31, 2005, he was diagnosed w/
congestive heart failure. By treating him w/ Lasix and
visiting our vet often, we enjoyed 7 more wonderful
months with our boy. Gonzo was 14 yrs old. When we
rescued him, Gonzo was laying upside down in a turn
lane with blood
coming out his nose. We took him to the Animal
Emergency Clinic here in Springfield, IL. They did
x-rays and everything was OK and gave us an antibiotic
for him and would not charge us because we were such
good samaritans. Gonzo was so sweet, we didn't have
the heart to give him away and he has touched the heart
of so many people. The same night we found him, we
were on our way back from choosing which yellow lab
puppy we wanted in Dawson, IL. So, we ended up w/ 2
dogs in September 1995.
Our yellow lab, Cassey (12 yr old), was so lonely w/o
Gonzo, as well as ourselves, we decided to start
looking for another dog. We found Hope Rescue's
sight...we have adopted 2 dogs from them, Tootsi in
August 2006, and Cinnamon in November 2006. The
dogs are wonderful. I can't THANK Hope Rescues
enough for all they do every day to save an animals life
and for allowing us the opportunity to adopt 2 of their
dogs.
Gonzo
| Today we lost a good friend Casanova came to us on November 17th, 2005 as Junkyard. He was heartworm positive, 7 years old, and huge. This was no junkyard dog though, this was just a large teddy bear. We gave him a new name, dressed him up all the time and he never complained once. He donated blood to save other dogs while he waited for his chance at a home. It must have been hard on him to watch all the young dogs get adopted while he sat perfectly well behaved in his kennel. His time did finally come when Jerry Ellis, a retired gentleman came looking for a mellow dog to hang out with. They were a perfect match. Today, Jerry's heart and ours was broken. Casanova passed away in his own backyard from a massive heart attack. He was a gentle giant, with a big old heart of gold. Goodbye Cass, you have left paw prints on our hearts. xxoo |
| Casanova |
| Chester |
Indian legend says: "When a human dies there is a bridge they must cross to enter
into Heaven. At the head of that bridge waits every animal that human
encountered during their lifetime. The animals, based on what they know of this
person, decides which humans may cross the bridge...and which are turned away."
into Heaven. At the head of that bridge waits every animal that human
encountered during their lifetime. The animals, based on what they know of this
person, decides which humans may cross the bridge...and which are turned away."
| Grace Kelly |
11/10/2007 - 11/30/2007
| Fred Astaire |
| Desi Arnez |
| Marilyn Monroe |
| Rosie O'Donnell |
| Woody Allen |
11/10/2007 - 1-5-2008
11/10/2007 - 1-7-2008
11/10/2007 - 1-8-2008
11/10/2007 - 1-8-2008
11/10/2007 - 1-10-2008
Before you were born your mommy was left,
By a cold blooded fool with no heart in his chest.
In animal control your took your first breath,
The first sound you heard was of misery and
death.
We remember the day we saw you there,
With no one to hold you, no one to care.
When we picked you up you screamed in fear,
Is this your last day? Is your death near?
You looked quite surprised as we carried you
out,
Wagging your tails, and looking all about.
We tucked you in to your new little place,
We bid you goodnight, then kissed your face.
The next day we woke, to find you in pain,
With every breath we felt you strain.
That cold room where your life had begun,
Had rattled your chest and filled your lungs.
To the doctor you were all rushed,
Our hearts racing, our hopes crushed.
10 little souls, on the verge of rescue,
10 little souls, what do we do?
For 20 days, and 19 nights,
We stayed the course, fighting the fight.
For one little soul a second chance ended there,
But a will to live still filled the air.
So onward we pushed doing our best,
Little did we know this was the smaller of tests.
9 little souls were spared and kept,
Still for the one our hearts they wept.
In no time at all they all had their chance,
To find love, live, and dance.
Tragedy was yet to come,
And one by one it all came undone.
The grim reaper came to visit one day,
Our 9 little souls he hoped to take away.
To be continued....
Hope Rescues
By a cold blooded fool with no heart in his chest.
In animal control your took your first breath,
The first sound you heard was of misery and
death.
We remember the day we saw you there,
With no one to hold you, no one to care.
When we picked you up you screamed in fear,
Is this your last day? Is your death near?
You looked quite surprised as we carried you
out,
Wagging your tails, and looking all about.
We tucked you in to your new little place,
We bid you goodnight, then kissed your face.
The next day we woke, to find you in pain,
With every breath we felt you strain.
That cold room where your life had begun,
Had rattled your chest and filled your lungs.
To the doctor you were all rushed,
Our hearts racing, our hopes crushed.
10 little souls, on the verge of rescue,
10 little souls, what do we do?
For 20 days, and 19 nights,
We stayed the course, fighting the fight.
For one little soul a second chance ended there,
But a will to live still filled the air.
So onward we pushed doing our best,
Little did we know this was the smaller of tests.
9 little souls were spared and kept,
Still for the one our hearts they wept.
In no time at all they all had their chance,
To find love, live, and dance.
Tragedy was yet to come,
And one by one it all came undone.
The grim reaper came to visit one day,
Our 9 little souls he hoped to take away.
To be continued....
Hope Rescues
| Nine little souls |
11/10/2007 - 1-11-2008
We miss that crazy little girl so much. We loved her madly. She was an undeniably odd dog that
made people fall in love with her BECAUSE of her considerable quirkiness rather than despite it.
She was such a tickle... such an odd-bird... so unabashedly "Cass", that she simply left you no
other choice but to fall head over heels in love with her and celebrate her for exactly who she was.
Cass adored my son Austin, and the feeling was mutual. He was the first person she bonded with
when she came here. I think she found him less threatening than adults. He loves to cuddle with
the animals, and Cass loved to be hugged and spooned and kissed all over the face. That girl
was always up for a full-on love fest, and Austin was always ready to serve one up. He misses her
a lot too.
I learned more from that dog than I have from a lot of the people in my life. And she didn't just
teach me about dogs, she taught me about so much more. On one of her last nights, I was lying
with her and talking with her about how much she taught me. At the time, I told her that I guessed
the last thing she had left to teach me was always the hardest thing of all...knowing when to let go.
I was wrong. It wasn't the last or the hardest thing. The hardest, I'm finding, is learning how to let
go. I'm finding that it wasn’t the last thing she had to teach me either. The more I contemplate “all
that was Cass”, I’m realizing that if I'll pay attention, she’ll continue to teach me lessons for a long
time to come.
Hunter grabbed my heart the first time I saw him, but I wasn't able to sponsor until now. If ya don't
mind, I'd like to have him either sponsored by Austin Rees, or In Honor of Cass. She truly was a
dandy.
Thanks everso,
Kath
made people fall in love with her BECAUSE of her considerable quirkiness rather than despite it.
She was such a tickle... such an odd-bird... so unabashedly "Cass", that she simply left you no
other choice but to fall head over heels in love with her and celebrate her for exactly who she was.
Cass adored my son Austin, and the feeling was mutual. He was the first person she bonded with
when she came here. I think she found him less threatening than adults. He loves to cuddle with
the animals, and Cass loved to be hugged and spooned and kissed all over the face. That girl
was always up for a full-on love fest, and Austin was always ready to serve one up. He misses her
a lot too.
I learned more from that dog than I have from a lot of the people in my life. And she didn't just
teach me about dogs, she taught me about so much more. On one of her last nights, I was lying
with her and talking with her about how much she taught me. At the time, I told her that I guessed
the last thing she had left to teach me was always the hardest thing of all...knowing when to let go.
I was wrong. It wasn't the last or the hardest thing. The hardest, I'm finding, is learning how to let
go. I'm finding that it wasn’t the last thing she had to teach me either. The more I contemplate “all
that was Cass”, I’m realizing that if I'll pay attention, she’ll continue to teach me lessons for a long
time to come.
Hunter grabbed my heart the first time I saw him, but I wasn't able to sponsor until now. If ya don't
mind, I'd like to have him either sponsored by Austin Rees, or In Honor of Cass. She truly was a
dandy.
Thanks everso,
Kath
Cass was only 6 years old when cancer claimed her too soon. I try to find solace in the life she led
once she joined our family. She was 2 years old when she was pulled from the pound. She'd been
dumped there because she was too timid to hunt coyotes. It seems that some hunters think of
dogs strictly as equipment, rather like a shotgun shell. If it's a dud, toss it. Until you know it's worth
to you, keep it stored in it's box. To be sure, Cass had very little socialization. I suspect she knew
very little, if any, love in her first two years. When we'd had her a year, I told myself that she'd known
love for at least a third of her life. After 2 years, I celebrated that at least she'd known it for half.
When 3 years had come and gone, I found comfort in realizing she'd known love for longer than she
hadn't. By the 4th year, I hoped that she didn't remember what it was like to live without it.
once she joined our family. She was 2 years old when she was pulled from the pound. She'd been
dumped there because she was too timid to hunt coyotes. It seems that some hunters think of
dogs strictly as equipment, rather like a shotgun shell. If it's a dud, toss it. Until you know it's worth
to you, keep it stored in it's box. To be sure, Cass had very little socialization. I suspect she knew
very little, if any, love in her first two years. When we'd had her a year, I told myself that she'd known
love for at least a third of her life. After 2 years, I celebrated that at least she'd known it for half.
When 3 years had come and gone, I found comfort in realizing she'd known love for longer than she
hadn't. By the 4th year, I hoped that she didn't remember what it was like to live without it.
Farewell Cass....
| Chevy Chase |
Cass
Our Beloved TommyGirl
Born October 10, 1998 to Golden Mercedes and Sir
Randolph. At eight weeks old she came to live with
Jackie and her name would be TommyGirl, for she was a
tomboy at heart, yet a stunningly beautiful girl to look at.
For nine wonderful years Tommy played with her tennis
balls, of which she must have had thou-sands over her
lifetime. Even as she became less mobile from arthritis
she would always try to temp you to throw that ball
anyway. Those sweet brown eyes were hard to resist.
On the days when things were bad, she would come lay
her head on your shoulder to console you. On the days
when things were good she would run around begging
for a car ride to nowhere, just a ride anywhere would be
great for her.
On her last day we gave her both, her favorite ball, and a
last car ride. She smiled the entire drive.
She passed away in our arms on March 27,2008 at 4:12
pm. She left this world with her tennis ball right next to
her, for that was how it should be.
Though we have several pets, our home suddenly feels
empty. We put all her tennis balls away for now, though I
often pull one out to sniff myself so that I can smell her
one more time.
Our decision to not allow her to suffer just because we
weren’t ready to let her go was the hardest we have ever
made. It took everything from us emotionally just to face
the truth that she was dying.
More than words Tommy, we love you more than words.
Randolph. At eight weeks old she came to live with
Jackie and her name would be TommyGirl, for she was a
tomboy at heart, yet a stunningly beautiful girl to look at.
For nine wonderful years Tommy played with her tennis
balls, of which she must have had thou-sands over her
lifetime. Even as she became less mobile from arthritis
she would always try to temp you to throw that ball
anyway. Those sweet brown eyes were hard to resist.
On the days when things were bad, she would come lay
her head on your shoulder to console you. On the days
when things were good she would run around begging
for a car ride to nowhere, just a ride anywhere would be
great for her.
On her last day we gave her both, her favorite ball, and a
last car ride. She smiled the entire drive.
She passed away in our arms on March 27,2008 at 4:12
pm. She left this world with her tennis ball right next to
her, for that was how it should be.
Though we have several pets, our home suddenly feels
empty. We put all her tennis balls away for now, though I
often pull one out to sniff myself so that I can smell her
one more time.
Our decision to not allow her to suffer just because we
weren’t ready to let her go was the hardest we have ever
made. It took everything from us emotionally just to face
the truth that she was dying.
More than words Tommy, we love you more than words.
Born 10-10-1998
Parted this world 3-27-2008 4:12 pm
Parted this world 3-27-2008 4:12 pm