Critters.com Pet Memorials

05-28-2010 11:24 AM -- By: Richard, Critters.com memorial: Dollie Memorial

As the hectic day draws to a close
And the daytime fades to night
I sit down at my computer
And visit my little gurl's site.

And when her page is fully loaded
When she's there and her face appears
Every time and without fail
It's sure to bring the tears.

Sometimes it's tears of happiness
Sometimes it's tears of pain
But the tears, they come with certainty
As sure as the springtime rain.

And after I spend some time with Dot
Quality time, my daughter and I
I always leave her with a little prayer
Before we say goodbye.

Now it's time to visit the new kids
The ones added to Critters today
I desire to get to know each one
In a personal and intimate way.

Every time I think "I'm in control
It won't get to me today
I'll visit each baby and then I'll leave
A little note and be on my way."

So with good intent I'll click on a pic
And enter that little one's site
And if I'm not careful I just might be
Sitting here staring at them all night.

Because it matters not to me if I visit
With a doggie or a kitty or a bird
My heart just breaks so bad sometimes
I'll leave without even a word.

I'll think "here I am a grown man
Battle scared by life on earth
Can I not think of something to say
Some comforting words of worth?"

So most times I'll usually leave a note
To convey sympathy that I've sent
Forgive me if I don't say the right thing
Because I try with good intent.

And then there's times, I must admit
As hard as I may try
The words won't come, I sit and stare
And like a newborn babe I cry.

Because I know that mommy or daddy
Or whoever it might be
Is walking the path that I walked
When Dollie was taken from me.

And if I could write a message
That would be a literary masterpiece
It still would just be scribble
Not causing their pain to cease.

So I want each and every one of you
Who may read this jumbled mess
To know my heart is with you all
As your faith's put to the test.

Although I'm grieving just like you are
I want you each to clearly see
I'll always be here for you all
For you've got a friend in me..;)

I just want to wish all my Critters Friends a Safe and Happy Memorial Day weekend.

05-28-2010 8:37 AM -- By: Laura, Critters.com memorial: Dale Memorial

As our angels continue to shine for us, I wish everyone a truly restful Memorial Day weekend, knowing that you will remember those who have sacrificed that we may enjoy the freedoms we are blessed with -

"Peace will come when love and trust
And kindness know rebirth,
And on that day all people
Will rejoice in peace on earth."

05-27-2010 1:05 AM -- By: Rebecca, Critters.com memorial: Whisk Memorial

I am having a very hard time with my loss. It has been a little over two weeks now and the pain is still so strong. I knew she needed to go, but I was not ready. She was though. She left me broken. Even though I still have several Kitties at home, her absence is felt among us all. I posted a poem, i found by chance, on her memorial. it fits perfectly. I cannot read it without crying. Will the pain ever subside??

05-26-2010 6:34 PM -- By: Patt, Critters.com memorial: Gretel Memorial

My Critters Family Friends:

I want to thank you all from the bottom of my broken heart for all of the lovely things you have contributed to Gretel's memorial. I brought her ashes home yesterday and am having such a hard time. I know that when I bury her this weekend, some closure will happen but the depth of my grief is so great right now. I continue to write on her memorial, as it seems so cathartic. It's starting to rain out right now, and that is nothing compared to the tears I continue to shed.

05-26-2010 12:53 PM -- By: erica, Critters.com memorial: Licorice Hargett Memorial

I have three books in my hand that I ordered yesterday and thank you for the comforting words they help. I talked to the priest at my church who said Dogs dont go to heaven they dont have souls. I hung up on him!! dogs go to heaven because they are not dogs they are family and God wouldnt give me the joy and love of my girls and not promise eternal life to me without them. I called the church and told them I do not want this man marring me. I have my own beliefs and my belief is my LICORICE is in heaven looking down at me telling me, mommy you must go on you must take care of my sister and brother and daddy. and you must get through this. Every night hurts the most, and then daylight comes and it hurts even more, but I feel her, I can smell her and I have to find away out of this tunnel and the only way I will survive is taking care of my family. I miss my daughter.

05-25-2010 7:45 PM -- By: caren, Critters.com memorial: Gypsy Rose Memorial

I posted a letter to my rosey on my site. If you want to visit please do, it was her birthday on may 8 and 6months since she died on the 16th, i know shes in a better place but i i'm having such a hard time, i know we all grieve in our own ways and time and since i'm getter a little brother for her sister and me as an addition and company for tinker i feel happy but so sad. I am having a very hard time, i go thru spurts, i try to get on the site as much as possible, as i feel guilty if i do not ackowdle (spell) the special ones that have past on and the birthdays and anniversarys, everyone has helped me so much on this site.

05-25-2010 2:41 PM -- By: erica hargett, Critters.com memorial: Licorice Hargett Memorial

I am hurting!! I went to Wal-mart today and it was my first time out. I cried twice and then have to come home and deal with my poor Snickers that is really having a hard time with all this. I want a sign so bad that she is okay. My stomach just hurts, my body is numb and I wasnt ready for her to leave. I cant stand how quiet the house is. i know she was tired and her body was hurting, but i just want one more day. I wake up at night trying to help Snickers deal with it and my poor three year old doesnt understand why mommy is crying all the time. I just dont know if I will survive this. I feel in my heart that she was my baby girl and I feel as if I lost a child.

A Bridge Called Love

It takes us back to brighter years,
to happier sunlit days
and to precious moments
that will be with us always.
And these fond recollections
are treasured in the heart
to bring us always close to those
from whom we had to part.

There is a bridge of memories
from earth to Heaven above...
It keeps our dear ones near us

05-24-2010 7:31 AM -- By: Denise, Critters.com memorial: Caliya Keaveny Memorial

Dear Critter's Family,

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your visit and well wishes on Caliya's 13th birthday celebration. I will thank each of you individually of course as i value all of you.

05-23-2010 8:43 AM -- By: , Pet's name:
With closed eyes, I see you among the flowers,
High above the clouds.

Your presence blows through me with the breeze.
Your smile beams down on through the sun.
The full moon brings the light of your laughter to my mind.

And the Butterfly in all its splendor reminds me
Of your beauty and freedom now.
Leaving your love for me lingering in my world.

A butterfly flights beside us like a Sunbeam
And for a brief moment it’s glory and beauty
Belong to our world,
But then it flies on again;
And though we wish it could have stayed,
We feel so lucky to have seen it.

- - - - - - - - - -

The butterfly counts not months,
But in moments, and has time enough.

05-22-2010 9:16 AM -- By: Mama, Critters.com memorial: Caliya Keaveny Memorial

Dear Caliya,

I can't believe that you would have been 13 years old tommorow.Why are you not here with me now? I tried with all my heart to keep you healthly and for you to stay as long as possible with me. It's not fair sweety pie....to be apart. I miss you more than anything and i was pleased to hear the little girls name at the doctor. Please keep showing me that you are still with me. Will i see you again? I need to believe. Happy birthday baby girl.

05-20-2010 6:39 PM -- By: pat, Pet's name: fayeroe and tippy
Critters Family, I just went to Fayedy's page and read tons and tons of messages.........way, way back. I want to thank you all for being so caring in the past 15 months. Sometimes it feels like Fayeroe has been gone forever and sometimes it feels like it was yesterday.

You have all helped me so much and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. It doesn't get easier but with the support of friends, it becomes tolerable...

05-19-2010 12:40 PM -- By: Kelly, Critters.com memorial: Pearl Ann Memorial

My dear Pearl Ann, you've been gone 2 weeks today. I can't even put into words how much I miss you by my side. My Angel, I know you are up at Rainbow Bridge looking down at me, not wanting to see me sad, but my heart still aches to have my permanent companion by my side. The constant sidekick you were, I'm missing beyond belief. I miss you looking at me with your 2 different colored eyes, you putting your head on my lap, or getting in my lap here at work. My Pearl Ann, you are deeply missed.

LEASH: A strap that attaches to your collar, enabling you to lead your owner where you want him or her to go. Make sure that you are waiting patiently with leash in mouth when your owner comes home from work. This immediately makes your owner feel guilty and the walk is lengthened by a good 10 minutes.

DOG BED: Any soft, clean surface, such as a white bedspread, newly upholstered couch or the dry cleaning that was just picked up.

DROOL: What you do when your owners have food and you don't. To do this properly, sit as close as you can, look sad and let the drool fall to the floor or better yet on their laps.

SNIFF: A social custom to use when you greet other dogs or those people that sometimes smell like dogs.

GARBAGE CAN: A container your neighbors put out weekly to test your ingenuity. Stand on your hind legs and push the lid off with your nose. If you do it right, you are rewarded with food wrappers to shred, beef bones to consume, moldy crusts of bread and sometimes even an old Nike.

BICYCLES: Two-wheeled exercise machines, invented for dogs to control body fat. To get maximum aerobic benefit, you must hide behind a bush and dash out, bark loudly and run alongside for a few yards. The rider swerves and falls into the bushes, and you prance away.

THUNDER: A signal the world is coming to an end. Humans remain amazingly calm during thunderstorms, so it is necessary to warn them of the danger by trembling, panting, rolling your eyes wildly and following at their heels.

WASTEBASKET: A dog toy filled with paper, envelopes and old candy wrappers. When you get bored, turn over the basket and strew the papers all over the house. This is particularly fun to do when there are guests for dinner and you prance around with the contents of that very special bathroom wastepaper basket!

SOFAS: Are to dogs like napkins are to people. After eating it is polite to run up and down the front of the sofa and wipe your whiskers clean. If there are people sitting on the couch just include them as a handy wipe.

BATH: A process owners use to clean you, drench the floor, walls and themselves. You can help by shaking vigorously and frequently.

LEAN: Every good dog's response to the command "sit," especially if your owner is dressed for an evening out. Incredibly effective before black-tie events.

LOVE: A feeling of intense affection, given freely and without restriction, shared by you and your owner. Show it by wagging your tail

Dearest Critters Family ... well .. here I am in San Pedro, Belize. It is windy and rainy .. but otherwise very nice. I hope that the sun will come out one of these days so I could get my tan going ... hahaha

To New-Comers and Angelversaries and Birthday kids ... I might not be able to post directly to your baby's memorial until I return as I have sporadic internet connection .. BUT .. want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

Thank you for always being "there" for me .. and I want to do the same for each of you.

I’m going on a journey that I must take alone.
It pains me so to leave you and this warm and loving home.
But first I want to thank you for making life so sweet,
For all the love and toys, clean water, food and treats.
Life wasn’t always good for me. In fact, it was the worst.
Till you saved me from the puppy mill and soothed the years of hurts.
You gave me such a happy life, more than I could have dreamed.
I thought I’d always live here. At least that’s how it seemed.
But the years flew by and I grew old. And now it’s time to leave.
So I give you all my love to hold and beg you not to grieve.
I’ll not stray far away from you. I’ll be just over the golden ridge.
On that day you come to join me, I’ll be waiting at The Bridge.
~ Sandie Levine

Have we ever stopped to wonder
Throughout our life long trip
Why we meet certain pets
Just once and then.......

Then they're gone as if in to Heaven
No more do they grace our door
Yet an inspiration lingers
It's there forevermore.

These pets were such blessings
They're here and then they're gone
They embraced our lives immensely
For short periods, not for long.

It hurts to see them gone
But there's beauty all the more
We shared a moment of glory
And the memories will long endure.

But the effect is forever
They've helped us on our way
Could they be our guiding angels
That God gave to us one day

05-17-2010 4:33 PM -- By: Lauvern, Critters.com memorial: Luke Memorial

Hi Everyone. I just wanted you all to know i will be away for a few days [depending on weather} and will not have internet access. I will visit all and personally thankyou for remembering Luke's Birthday as i celebrate his life with me. I will always be his mom and keep his memory alive as i will with all of my Fur Babies at Rainbow Bridge.

Thankyou Denise for the post below. Vicky is the one that deserves the praise as her pictures are just beautiful. I can only hope to one day be able to do the beautiful work that she does .

I also want to wish you all a safe and happy summer as i know many will be starting their vacations soon.

05-17-2010 9:40 AM -- By: Patt, Critters.com memorial: Gretel Memorial

thank you all for your kind thoughts and words. I miss my girl so much. She was always there for me, as I was, I hope, for her.

My heart is so broken right now. I know what I did was right for her but that doesn't make the loss any easier. Oh how I'm hurting right now.

05-17-2010 8:56 AM -- By: Kelly, Critters.com memorial: Pearl Ann Memorial

It's now been 12 days since my Pearl Ann has been gone to God. I swear I still hear her walking in the house, or jumping up on the window to want in. My heart still aches for her tremendously. I love you Pearl Ann..I just want you to come to me in my dreams to let me know you are ok. Love You Bunches, MaMa

05-17-2010 8:38 AM -- By: Laura, Pet's name: Rex
It's been day 3 since making that ultimate decision of Love. The tears have come and gone everyday. I know time heals all..........I wish the time would fly right now. I feel lost and lonely without Rex. My mind runs down Memory Lane swiftly, grasping at any and all memories with her. I go to her grave daily and talk to her. Telling her how much I miss her and that I'm okay. I've gotten mad at her for leaving Me behind. My companion, my friend, my nanny........oh, how I miss you.

05-17-2010 12:25 AM -- By: Lauvern and Luke, Critters.com memorial: Luke Memorial

I want to take this time to thank all who have visited and left Birthday wishes and beautiful poems for Luke. Your thoughtfulness and kind words were greatly appreciated. Thankyou to all who sent ecards and made the beautiful Birthday pictures. Thankyou Denise and Sherri for the beautiful recaps of Luke's special day. Thankyou Vicki for the beautiful Birthday picture of Luke and friends on his Birthday.

THANKYOU ALL from the bottom of my heart. This has been a special day for me as i remembered Birthdays past with Luke.

05-16-2010 6:17 PM -- By: Patt Konopka, Critters.com memorial: Gretel Memorial

As I sit here reading all of the lovely tributes, tears are streaming down my face for the loss of my Gretel yesterday. I had to make that ultimate decision. And though I know it was the right one, I miss her face so much. Her velvet ears and white muzzle. Her barking at me to get my attention. She showed me so much love and was always there for me.

I know that the hurt will eventually fade and the love of her will always be with me but until then, that hole in my heart seems like it's the size of the ocean of tears that I cry.

Rest well dearest Gretzky. Know we loved you so much and that Dad and I miss you something fierce!

Wish you all a wonderful week as I travel to Belize. Please know that each of you has a special place within my heart .. my Critters Family.

I will try to post message on the "Forum Section" if I get internet access from San Pedro.

05-16-2010 12:38 PM -- By: Sally, Critters.com memorial: Chance Memorial

There seems to be an order to everything in the doggie world. In our house, Chance was the Alpha dog with the little ones. Oh, they would sneak into his food dish or crowd him out of his sunny spot, but they knew he was boss dog. Now that Chance is gone, the older of the two little guys seems to have taken over. Judo (older) must enter the house ahead of Jigzee (younger). He must exit the house ahead of Jigzee. He must be the first to receive the treat, and so on. Jigzee has assigned himself as director of fun and games. Mamma mustn't be sad - so he will go to any lengths to see Mamma smile. These two little keepers of my heart are on a mission to get me through the process of losing Chance. Good job boys, Mamma loves you for all you do.

I hope all of the "Critters family" have a great summer. Wake up each morning aware of the blessings you have in life. Share your love with those around you and do not hold back when given the chance to bring another pet into your life. All animals should have the kind of love that you folks can offer, and they return it many times over.

05-16-2010 12:13 PM -- By: John , Pet's name:
Thought i share this dog qoutes with the Critter's

Scratch a dog and you'll find a permanent job." ~Franklin P Jones

"Did you ever walk into a room and forget why you walked in? I think that is how dogs spend their lives." ~Sue Murphy

"If your dog doesn't like someone you probably shouldn't either." ~Unknown

"The more people I meet, the more I like my dog." ~Unknown

"If I were a dog, I would have bitten you already." ~Unknown

"A reasonable amount of fleas is good for a dog; it keeps him from brooding over being a dog." ~E. N. Westcott

"If you get to thinking you're a person of some influence, try ordering somebody else's dog around." ~Unknown

"A cat sees us as the dogs. A cat sees himself as the human." ~Unknown

"Dogs feel very strongly that they should always ride with you in the car - in case the need should arise for them to bark violently at nothing right in your ear." ~Dave Barry

"You can say any fool thing to a dog, and the dog will give you this look that says, `My God, you're right! I never would've thought of that!'" ~Dave Barry

"My dog is usually pleased with what I do, because she is not infected with the concept of what I "should" be doing." ~Lonzo Idolswine

"Life is like a dog sled team. If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes." ~Lewis Grizzard

"Some days you're the dog, some days you're the hydrant." ~Unknown

"I put contact lenses in my dog's eyes. They had little pictures of cats on them. Then I took one out and he ran around in circles." ~ Steven Wright

"My dog is half pit bull, half poodle. Not much of a watchdog, but a vicious gossip!" ~Craig Shoemaker

"You learn in this business: It you want a friend, get a dog." ~Carl Icahn (An Executive in the Car Industry)

"My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to 99 cents a can. That's almost $7.00 in dog money." ~Joe Weinstein

"If dogs could talk it would take a lot of the fun out of owning one." ~Andy Rooney

May I go now?
Do you think the time is right?
May I say goodbye to pain filled days
and endless lonely nights?
I've lived my life and done my best,
an example tried to be.
So can I take that step beyond
and set my spirit free?
I didn't want to go at first,
I fought with all my might.
But something seems to draw me now
to a warm and living light.
I want to go
I really do.
It's difficult to stay.
But I will try as best I can
to live just one more day.
To give you time to care for me
and share your love and fears.
I know you're sad and afraid,
because I see your tears.
I'll not be far,
I promise that, and hope you'll always know
that my spirit will be close to you
wherever you may go.
Thank you so for loving me.
You know I love you too,
that's why it's hard to say goodbye
and end this life with you.
So hold me now just one more time
and let me hear you say,
because you care so much for me,
you'll let me go today.