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Memorial Garden |
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| Welcome to our "Memorial Garden", offered in loving
tribute to all of God's special little creatures who filled our lives with
love, joy and happiness.... |
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We dedicate Memorial Garden to Joey, Noodle,
Kato, Giorgio, Gucci, Birdie
and to all of you who have lost your best friends.
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The Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When a
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, someone who was 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 begins
to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green
grass, 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 those
trusting eyes, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your
heart. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...
...Author Unknown |
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Joey
To our dear Joey,
in the most loving memory, born February 9th, 2004 and passed on
March 19th, 2010.
Joey, my sweet precious boy,
I truly know the meaning of a broken heart. You were so young,
always
my baby. How I will miss your face, looking up at me with those
eyes that spoke nothing but love.
Paul called you the "orange dog." I called
you a "mama's boy" (wherever I was, you were, unless you were
getting into trouble!) and I loved you more than I'll ever be
able to put into words. No one could cuddle
like you did. I'm sure you slept with your eyes open, waiting
for Paul to get out of bed in the morning.
The second he did, you jumped in, snuggling up as close as you
could against me. You had that "look" on
your face like Paul shouldn't have been there to begin with,
that it was your bed. You definitely didn't like sharing me.
Goodbye, my sweetheart, but only until we meet again. Wait for me at Rainbow Bridge and
take care of
Noodle. I know how much you missed him and now you are together
again. Someday we’ll all be together
and I’ll love you and kiss you all over again.
You’ll
never be far from my mind.
Always in my heart, always in my soul.
Mommy and Paul
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Noodle
To our dear Noodle,
in the most loving memory, born February 9th, 1996 and passed on
January 10th, 2008.
Noodle, my sweet precious boy, my gentle giant, I learned the
true meaning of heartache, pain and sorrow when you left me. You
gave me 10 of the most wonderful years and I'll carry the love
you gave me forever.
I love
you with all my heart and I miss you
more than words can ever say. I always will and there won’t be
a minute I don’t think of you. If the people in this
world had the heart and soul that you did, the world would be a
much better place.
Run free, my darling, and wait for me at Rainbow Bridge. Give Gucci, Giorgio, Kato and Birdie my
love.
Someday we’ll all be together
again and I’ll love you and kiss you all over again. You’ll
never be far from my mind and always in my heart.
I miss you being at my side.
I miss your face.
I miss your soul.
Mommy and Paul |
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Birdie
To our Birdie: You were so
sweet and so young, just 2 1/2 years old. We'll never know how or why we
lost you, but we are devastated. We'll miss your voice, letting us know you wanted to
be held. We'll
miss seeing you run across the room to get to your "daddy" who you loved more than
life itself. All you
had to
do was hear the door open and you knew it was him coming home and you'd scream
for
him to come get
you. For a little bird, you sure made yourself known...and we loved you.
Even
Sylvia, who you loved
to pick on constantly, will miss you and mourn you.
I'll never forget how you "pecked" on
70 pound dogs
as they walked by your cage!
You had no fears! You're in our
hearts, little girl, forever.
Remembered & missed by Mommy and Paul
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Kato
To my sweet Kato: You were the love of my life, my little silly face. I never
knew true love until
you came to me. I trusted
you and confided in you all of
my secrets. How many nights we just sat
on the bed and just
talked and cuddled. I can't believe you stayed with me to help me over the losses of
Gucci and Giorgio
when you were so sick. You made sure you didn't leave me to
handle that alone.
I know I will never
be the same without you. Every day of
my life I think about you and miss
you terribly. You were my life.
I love you,
Kato. I will forever.
Mommy
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Giorgio
& Gucci
To my Giorgio: I found you sitting in a corner, scared and shaking all over. I
picked you up and
knew
I loved you that second. I brought you home and my
life changed. You made me laugh...
you were 2 pounds
of trouble then! You
were my first baby and I couldn't have loved you more.
You gave me 14 years
of
love, laughter and friendship. I miss you, Giorgio.
Please take care of
your sister and
brother until I can again.
To my Gucci: I miss you, little girl. You slept
with me and followed me everywhere. Giorgio loved you
the
second he saw you.
You made us into a real family. Our hearts died when you did.
Then just a
few months later, Giorgio had to be with you. Please watch over him for me.
Take care of each other until
we are together again.
Mommy
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Anyone who considers a pet a
beloved friend, companion, or family member knows the intense pain that accompanies the loss of that friend.
For help with coping with pet loss visit:
Association for Pet Loss and
Bereavement Website
The Pet Loss Support Page
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The Life Of My Dog - A Book For Both Of You
Preserve Your Dog’s Memory Forever
The Life Of My
Dog, a beautiful, must-have book for everyone that has ever
loved a dog. The five main sections of the journal cover the
entire time you knew your dog, from first bringing your dog home
to the final farewell and everything in between. It is up to you
to decide where one section leaves off and the next one begins.
The Life Of My Dog preserves your dog’s memory forever. It’s
impossible to underestimate the joy a dog can bring to our
lives. People with four-legged friends in their families
understand how this most unconventional of love affairs can
soothe and comfort, and even extend our lives. The Life Of My
Dog helps us reflect on and preserve this deep attachment to our
animal soul mates.
Start by describing your dog’s first year and then record the
major events of your special friend’s life. Remember the fun,
playful, serious and sad times together. Reflect on your dog’s
mature years and how
you finally said good-bye. Above all, celebrate the love and
tenderness you shared.
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The Loss Of A Pet |
The Loss Of A Pet
Understanding helps heal the hurt when you lose a pet. A
cherished pet gives you boundless, unconditional love and
occupies a special place in your routine, your home, and your
heart. When your
pet dies, that warm, special place becomes a sad, empty space.
This book helps you understand:
* The grieving process, including typical stages of grief and
techniques for coping
* Grieving for a missing pet, one you had to give up because of
a change in life situation, and other
difficult circumstances
* Children and the death of a pet
* Euthanasia, including important considerations
* Religion and the death of a pet, with articles by various
religious leaders
* Aftercare facilities, including an extensive index of pet
cemeteries, crematories, and memorial gardens
The Loss of a Pet, by Dr. Wallace Sife, a
Brooklyn, N.Y.-based psychotherapist and the founder of the
Association for Pet Bereavement, is filled with practical
suggestions, resources, and most importantly, compassion and
understanding. This important book helps you cope and reassures
you that you are not alone.
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