In Memory

When I was 13 or so, someone gave me a horse he said was a mustang.I took care of him and grew up with his strength supporting rough teenage years. When I was 16 I picked up a dog from the newspaper. She was listed as a border collie, German shepard mix. I found out later, from the lady whose dog had birthed her that she had coyote in her too. Never have I seen a sweeter dog. When I was 18 I had twin boys, one of whom was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The dog would not let those kids out of her sight. She was a perfect mommy dog. When the boys were old enough to go outside & play, we had the one in his walker while we were out flying kites. My horse came over and sniffed the walker, and stood there with that boy until we left. He taught those boys how to ride, and he felt bad when he scared the one. Both of these wonderful angels passed away within a week of each other July of 2006, and I have never missed a pet as much as I miss them. There is not enough room on paper to describe how much these 2 beautiful loving creatures taught me patience, and enriched my life. It makes it easier to accept knowing they are waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge, along with the others I have lost. I'll be so happy when I am back with you Shyka and Blayz. I know you will keep Toby and Dan company until I get there.

We moved to a farm and Josh came with it. He was a special dog; loving, patient, kind to all (except chickens -which he'd eat on the hoof...) He was great with the kids and my shadow, not leaving my side. Josh you won our hearts in 5 short months, you will never be forgotten... We love you forever our dear dear friend.

Bojean was the first dog I had. Had her from the time I was about five years old. When she passed on, it left a hole in my heart that no pet still has replaced. I found out that when each pet since passed on, they each took a part of my heart with them. Jackie, a lab was next. A truly spoiled girl, always laying on my bed with me, listening to me when I was a teenager and going through the emotional turmoil that all teens go through. We got our next two dogs a few years after my sweet Jackie died. We got Blackie and Diana, shepard and lab mix puppies. They were so completely different looking, no one ever believed us that they were brother and sister. Blackie being smooth coated and looking like a lab, and Diana being fluffy and looking like a cross between a shepard mix and old English sheepdog. While we had them, we found our next dog, River. Actually found her abandoned on the Colorado River bordering the California side. She was a terrier mix. She had one pup that we kept, that I named Princess. At one time, that left us with four dogs all at once. But they eventually grew old, and one by one left us, with my sweet, sweet Princess being the last. For several years, I wanted no dog, but our young son wanted one, so we got Jack, a lab-boxer mix. He is still a very great watch dog, sweet and loving. Finally, my heart healed enough for me to welcome in another dog, not to replace my Princess, but to add to our family. My husband got me my Maya, a spoiled little Chihuahua that I just love and love. We rescued from an animal shelter a few years ago, a chow-chow we named Nika. She is such a sweetheart, so gentle and loving, only wanting to be petted and loved in return. We have about an acre of land, so all the dogs have more than enough room to roam. Another chow (a male) recently got our chow pregnant and she had six pups. We're keeping one of them. We call her Houdini, cause she was such a great escape artist from all the pens we had the pups in. So, we're back up to four. Not one that we have now have replaced those that have passed on in the past. Each one was a special friend, companion, watch dog and listener. Each dog that we've ever had, will always have a special place in our hearts and souls. A dog to us is a member of our family, and cared for just as lovingly. We still miss the ones that have passed on, but at least we always take lots of photo's to keep remembering them by. They might be missed, but they will never be forgotten. I miss you all!

Babe, we love you and miss you. You gave us love and joy for 16 years. You were the best cat ever.

Joan was a Humane Society Special at six weeks old, and Special she was. We inherited her from our nephews who were too young at the time to give the pup the very necessary attention a pup requires. She grew up to be the best girl ever. She loved to play and the tail was non-stop as well as her wiggle butt. We had Joan for eight years when she was diagnosed with cancer. The medication she took, gave us nine months more than we ever thought we'd get. We lost her on December 19, 2006. She just couldn't hold out for Santa this year.
We'll miss you forever Baby Girl.

Bambam will be gone 4 years on 11-02-02 and every day he is being missed. I had a lil short time with him when he passed away at age 3 years. I really do miss him and will never forget him. love alwayz.

I adopted Billy from the local shelter. I didn't think that I was going to get him because another person had put in an application for him. I was suprised when I got the call. I have a thing for weastern stories so i named him Billy the Kid aka William H Bonney. Billy loved to travel and met people. He loved kids and they him. They would play fetch his way, which was to throw the ball, Billy would go get it then run like mad while you tried to get the ball.He would go with me on trial rides, hiking and camping. He was my best friend and I still miss him very much.

Boshar was a puppy my dad found on the freeway when I was in the fourth grade. My mom didn't want to keep her but my dad insisted that she chose him to be her owner. She was the best dog in the world. She was loyal to our family and protective of us when she needed to be. She was mostly Chow Chow but mixed with something else because she was short and had some pink in her mouth. I've never met another dog like her in all my years, including my own dogs now :) She was my dads 5th child and her death was really hard for him. I know shes still watching over us. We miss her and think about her often. She passed away Thanksgiving day 2 years ago.... :(

We adopted Freckles through a local animal shelter and got the best Cocker Spaniel ever. At two years of age he was diagnosed with a cancer that is very hard to treat in dogs; Freckles was given a 2% chance of survival, we gave him all we had! After fighting the battle for over a year and a half Freckles was cleared and amazed all vets who had taken care of him. He was all of our miracle dog. And he showed up his appreciation for a full thirteen years of his life. We just lost him June of 2009 and miss him every day. I hear him scratching on the door or running down the hall when I am having a bad day. He is with us always. Freckles will never be forgotten, he was and will always be our miracle.

T.I was a Labrador/Pit Bull mix.He belonged to my friends who lived next door. He loved everyone. The only thing he did not like or rather hated was cats and baths.

He acted more of a lovable Lab than a mean Pit Bull.His owners raised him to be a mean dog but he did not have it in him.He was actually taken down once by there female pit, Roxy, who had gotten loose one day while they were gone. I had to pull her off him. I got her back in her kennel and checked T.I. He was fine. A little traumatized,but fine.
This happened 1 year before he died.

He died in January 2009.I do not know the exact date he died.
His death was and still is a mystery.We don't know if he was attacked by a roaming dog(everyone in my neighborhood lets there mean dogs roam the the place)or died from a mysterious disease or was maybe poisoned.His owners had two dogs and 2 puppies poisoned in their yard in daylight while they were gone.

T.I was thought to of died because of freezing to death, although his body was still warm when we found his lifeless body in his doghouse.
We have settled on poison. I am still heartbroken."T-bone"(as what I called him) was a good dog and I loved him like he was my own.
You were a good dog T.I.
Your owners still cry over your loss.
I love you with all my heart.
your best friend,
Ressa