Pet Passings

This is my little angel Cokies. She was a present to me when I was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in 2005, and just 2 years later, was diagnosed with a brain tumor also, only hers was pituitary and caused a horrible disease called Cushing's. Cokies fought the good fight. We tried several different meds and treatments, and 3 weeks ago, she lost her battle. We had to let her go, her suffering was too much to bear. I'll never forget her, she was my pal, my companion, my brain tumor partner. I believe she was an angel sent to take care of me until I was back on my feet and that her job was now done, she's back in Heaven.

I found him in a Kentucky campground. He was very loving cat. He was also beautiful. He is missed and will always have a place in our hearts.

With a very heavy heart and great sadness, I am writing to let you know that my beloved Katie (beagle) passed away on March 23rd. She had been sick for a short time with lymphoma.

Katie was a special girl. She was so sweet and loved everyone and all dogs. Katie followed me everywhere. I miss her terribly and keep thinking she will come running in from the garden. If only she could.

Our hearts grieve at the passing of Misty. She was found tied spread eagle to a tree deep in the woods, presumably part of a Satanic ritual, or at least some other horribly cruel procedure. We brought Misty into our care, and cured her physically, but her soul was never the same. A forever home couldn't be found willing to give her more love than we could, so Misty was given Sanctuary Care in the best cat foster home. Misty enjoyed 13 years of care, catnip and cuddles until her quiet passing in Bev's loving arms. We hope Misty is at last at peace.

We adopted our beloved Reggie from Foster Pet Outreach many years ago. He was fostered by Lynne M. She taught him lots of things before we got him and she gave us lots of information so that our experience would be positive. I feel like we owe FPO a debt of gratitude for allowing us to have him. We fell honored to have been allowed to be his mommy and daddy. He was the light of our lives. We miss him so. He had such a great sense of humor and taught us so much about absolute devotion.
Ron and Sue 

She was our first foster dog, tossed from a car in May of 1992. I remember picking her up from Heartland Dog Training Center. I didn't know how I was "supposed" to feel about this creature that was only intended to be with us for a short time. Sixteen years later, I know I am heartbroken than she is gone.
Dianne

He was a very good boy and liked to talk to us.
Kali and Jason

In Memory of our beloved Sandy from the Kromphardt Family

Adopted 6-17-06

I’m thankful that 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 where 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. Her bright eyes are intent; Her eager body quivers. Suddenly she begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, her legs carrying her 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... http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

Dear Sandy: God saw that you were getting tired,
And your cure was not meant to be.
So He put His arms around you
And whispered, "Come with me."
A Golden heart stopped beating,
Adoring eyes went to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove
He only takes the best.

- Carol Aberst

Thank you dear Sandy for gracing our lives with your playful spirit and generous love. 

I adopted Josi in 1999 from FPO when she was about a year old.  I’m sorry to say that my Josi girl is now gone.  Josi developed canine cushings disease and lived nearly a year longer than we thought she would.  Towards the end, she began losing control of her bodily functions and I didn’t want her to get worse or suffer through this awful disease any longer. 

Josi was 12 years old.  The years with her have gone so quickly.  She was a wonderful and loving little girl and I loved her dearly.  She’s been gone since May 11, 2010, but I still miss her and get tears in my eyes when I think about her and talk about her.  I still expect her to run and greet me when I come home. 

I would like to thank FPO for the opportunity to foster/adopt Josi and have her in my life.  She was truly a wonderful and loving companion.  When the time comes that I am ready to adopt a new “best friend,” I will certainly contact FPO.

Thank you.

Rees Family