Plot 37
Virtual Pet Cemetery
Dearest Pokey, Your purr has been silenced, your middle of the night presentations of your favorite toys are over. The little nudge I felt on my hand with your cold little nose won't happen anymore as I try to sleep. I long to see you laying on your back, staring at me, willing me to play. The space in front of the door where you looked out each day seems so empty, along with the rest of the house. Since 2002 you were my closest companion and faithful little friend. This past year, with all the chaos that entered our lives, was much more tolerable because you were here. I'm still looking for you as I go about my day, and my heart breaks as I realize that you aren't here to follow me around anymore. Our time together was much too short, but it's time that I will cherish for the rest of my life. You were a gift from Heaven, my sweet little angel. Goodbye Baby Girl, rest in painless peace. With more love than I ever thought possible, Daddy
Kelly One of the oldest dogs in the family, a black Beagle Basset Hound who was very playful and would give love to anyone who wasn't rude to her she lived to be fourteen, or was it thirteen? I can't remember..but I loved that dog so much we spent alot of time together until (this is when I was younger) we had to move to a no pets allowed apartment in Shippensburg. She was sent to live with another family we knew, she had three litters of puppies and we would see them everyday we had a chance to do so. We finally were able to move into my grandma Ramseys house and we had also gotten a new member of the family, Mitzy. Then I became more focused on the new puppy and pushed Kelly away. We finally were able to move into our own apartment during the passing of my grandma and we couldn't afford to pay rent there so we moved again into Walnut Bottom. Boy there was alot of moving...but anyway we lived there for two years and not long after that, Kelly began to get lumps all over her body, she would groan every now and then and I'd be paranoid to see if she was okay. Everytime it was time to leave Grandma Repetti's house we'd get a call and I would ask "Is Kelly okay?!" They would tell me she was fine and they'd be picking me up shortly. I'd always feel relief after that. As Christmas drew near we got an new puppy. We called her Sutza. She was the most playful puppy we'd ever gotten. A Bluetick Coonhound mixed with two other dogs. (what Mitzy was bred with, a Pointer and Irish setter.) But anyway Kelly started to get really sick and the lumps got bigger. The one night after christmas we noticed her one paw was bleeding very, very badly and we had to put her to sleep. It was the saddest day of my life. I miss you Kelldy Belldy :) Bandit Our old cat who was hit by a car the last time we lived in Newville and I witnessed it. I wish I could've saved you Bandy... Ozzy Our brown and black rabbit we got over a year ago. Not long after Kellys passing we got two rabbits Sharon and Ozzy. Lawl. Anyway we had them all summer and through the biginning of winter. My sister went to check on Sharon and Ozzy when I heard her scream. I went outside to see her bawling. I wondered why. So I looked into Sharons cage. Okay now she was alright. I checked on Ozzy. Ozzy was as stiff as a board. He had frozen to death during the night it seemed. You will be missed dearly Ozzy, Love you! And last but not least; Jizzaboo Jizzaboo was a black little runt of a cat we got out at a farm and we loved him so much. He was a lazy, but scrawny cat. I'd play with him for hours upon hours till it was bedtime. Then the one night I was listening to Panic! at the disco; I write sins not tragedies. My sister was half drunk and she brought me outside to see Jizzy lying on the road. Half dead. I sat by his side for an hour before he took his last breath. I took him out into the garden and buried him. Jizzy-Chan I loves you!!!!
Shiloh, My Handsome Prince Shiloh and I adopted each other in July of 1997; he was 18 months old, I was 42 years old. We shared our lives for 11 ½ years. He passed away September 25, 2008 from complications associated with Lupus. Both of us came from incredibly abusive relationships and welcomed the chance to have a new life with someone whom we could trust. The name on his microchip was Britin. The first night we were together, I took him to a field to ‘empty’ and as he wandered a little further than I felt comfortable, I called, “Britin”! He did not respond. He reminded me so much my yellow lab, Shiloh, whom I had just lost custody of in a bad divorce, that when he did not respond, I called out, “Shiloh”. He turned immediately and Shiloh became his name. He wanted a new life and a new name. The name Shiloh came from the Civil War Battle in Tennessee. In Hebrew, Shiloh means “Gift from God”. He was truly my greatest gift and most cherished blessing. Shi had many names, Shiloh, Shi, Little One, Bud, Handsome Man, and Precious Puppy, to name just a few. Shiloh was my companion. I was a better person when I was with him. I was kinder when he was with me; I was gentler with others and my reactions to circumstances when I was with him. I was never happier than when I was in his company. Shiloh saved my life. He gave me reason to live when I had none. He loved me when no one else did. He believed in me when non other would. I was always proud of him, never disappointed. I regret every moment not spent with him. My heart aches because of my loss and my only consolation is that I know that he will be the first person to greet me in Heaven – as long as I live worthily. That is my eternal goal, to return to Heaven and be with my precious boy. It was an incredible honor and a privilege to be his mom! Laurene West Shi’s Mom
Honey, You were the sweetest dog in the whole world. You loved to play with our parakeets and gerbils. You also loved to sneak into the bedroom and hide in my closet. You were so talented that you could open door handles and unzip zippers on my purse. You were afraid of loud trucks, thunder, and fireworks. You used to hide underneath the toilet when you were scared. You did not quite make it to your 14th birthday. You hung in there until September 21, 2008. And your Halloween costume for this year was all ready. You loved to dress up and pose for pictures. You were always cheerful. You never complained about anything. I’ll never forget your last moments when you looked up at me, smiled, and wagged your tail. I really miss you. I’ll always love you. Love, Mom
Pokeyfeet the hamster (2006 - 2008) It was janurary 2008 and me and my sister had been pestering for a hamster for ages. We finally got a 2 year old white albino hamster from my aunt. He loved to play 'monkeybars' on his cage and we got him out once a day so he could have a little crawl on my bed or in his ball. We fed him and refilled his watertube and cleaned his cage. but we only had him for like a month cause hours before he died he seemed a bit groggy, he was tired and droopy. I stayed up all night watching him and he just seemed droopy still. He was making a big massive mound of sawdust and when he completed it he limped in. That was the last i saw pokeyfeet alive for in the morning i couldn't find him in his cage. I looked under the mound and found him dead. I cried so badly my mom told me i should stay off school, i cried myself to sleep for weeks. Dear pokeyfeet, be safe in the big hamster cage in the sky. All my love, Donna x
My best friend Josie, Josiphine (JOSIE) Richard my best friend. The best dog in the world. A good little spirit. I will always miss her. She will always be my girl. I love you Josie, I love you Josie, right down to your big black tosies. Sandy
Mario He was my little Mario. He lived for almost 13 years and was the best little dog in the entire world. I got stupid lucky the day I met him and got to be his daddy. I miss you so bad, baby. Your daddy loved you more than anything. You weren't a pet, sweetie, you were my best friend. No one can ever take your place. Your daddy loves you, puppy. He love you forever. Sleep well my puppy. Daddy love you!
Lucky, You meant the world to me. You were the sweetest, kindest dog ever. You loved every person and every animal. No matter where we went. infants, children, and people of all ages would come up to pet you. You were so much fun. You always liked to dress up for holidays and pose for photos. I tried to keep you healthy and strong and protect you, but that horrid dog food recall caused a tragic end to your life. I feel so sick and distressed about the whole situation. You were a real fighter. You hung in there until August 4, 2007. I'll never forget your last moments when you looked up at me so lovingly and so sad as if to say that you were apologizing for the mess that you had just made. I miss you so much. I'll always love you. Love, Mom \ | / - o - sunnyone / | \
Sweetpea - 1987 - July 7, 2007 My sweet little companion, Sweetpea, came into my life like a miraculous gift from nowhere some twenty years ago. A spry black-spotted kitten stepped out from under a parked car as I walked home from work and kept two steps ahead of me all the way home looking back regularly, a behavior she exhibited all her life. Upon arrival she scooted into my living room, hopped up onto the back of the couch and began grooming herself. She never left. Sweetpea had the winning alertness of a kitten all her life. Even recently my wife and I had to remind ourselves that she was indeed old. Unlike many cats, Sweetpea was very sociable, liked all humans, and was not at all shy with strangers. Whenever humans - her own humans or starngers - came to the house, Sweetpea would immediately walk out to greet them. Even large groups of strange people did not intimidate her, and she would make herself right at home with them. Her outgoingness was the result of both innocent confidence and trust, which she never lost, and a deep need for human love. In her old age Sweetpea became very fond of my teenage stepdaughter, Daodao, who came to live with us. Sweetpea would seek out Daodao in her bedroom or wherever she was studying. They became very good friends because they shared the same cheerful disposition. Daodao referred to Sweetpea affectionately simply as "Pea," a practice which her mother and I soon took up. Daodao was very tender with Sweetpea who was fortunate to have this additional affectionate family member. Sweetpea lived in three different houses during her long life and adapted without complaint to all. The most recent allowed her ample opportunity for the past eight years to safely enjoy the outdoors which she did every day without ever venturing out of the yard. She liked to curl up or stretch out in a corner of our deck and would come skitteringly every day with her customary "Mrrrrrrrr" when I would call. One day she did not come. Sweetpea's favorite thing to do all her life was to curl up in the lap of the human she followed home. I am so grateful that she chose to share her long life with me and mine. I so miss her sometimes silent mews. Our house is emptier. I am consoled by the memory of her life unmarred by ill health and replete with warm beds - including human beds - spaces to roam, and the nourishing love of her grieving humans.
Bodacious JUNE 1991 - AUGUST 31 2007 AN EVERLASTING TRIBUTE TO A WONDERFUL DOG, YOU WILL BE MISSED. I lOVE YOU BOY. COURTNEY: I was not around when you first came into my families life, but you there when i was born. you were with me till the day you died and i will never forget you. I remember taking you to the park and watching you in the pond, and being so worried you dive deeper into the water. and then later that night i would laugh about it, with you lieing on my lap. i will never forget you. You were very well loved and i sometimes still cry at night missing you. I love you boy. And so does mom. You will never be forgotten. MOM: i love you boy, you were the best dog a girl could have, i love you. * MUSHKA *
Dear Kiwi The Hermit Crab I miss you so much and I hope you loved me Because I miss you so much and hope you See all our other pets and I wish that you That is would have spent more time with You but now there is no time left so I will see you in heaven and Zoidburg Miss’s you to and Sarah and Lino and Mariella All of us will miss you so have fun up there. The Palumbo Family Adamo Sarah Mariella and Lino We all will miss you. |
