Tribute archive: section 6
Apollo Jester
Raising a toast to my Apollo Jester -
Wishing you a gentle journey and much joy once you reach your destination. I'm sure I will see you again - my kind, softhearted sweetie pie. The world is a lesser place with out you.
I remember falling in love with your mischievious eyes when I saw you in NC living outside in a kennel with 40 other rescue Danes amusing yourself by tossing a Tide detergent container up in the air, running and catching it.
I smile remembering you protesting in your lifejacket at the lakehouse until I heard your Darth Vaderesque breathing as you karate chopped towards my paddle boat as I found a place to pull over and help you in as my co-pilot.
I smile thinking of us frolicking on the beach, jumping off the boat deck and lounging in the sun.
I laugh thinking of you farting the entire road trip to Maine to celebrate our birthdays complete with guards chasing us off IRS property for a potty break.
You taught me never to settle.
You taught me joie de vivre.
You taught me not to be shy meeting new people.
You taught me zoomies make me forget about how hard sometimes life can be.
You taught me how to read people's characters.
You taught me to always smile.
I love you to the moon and back.
You smiled even yet on your last day in this broken down body surrounded by your harem - 3 purdy important ladies and I paid homage to your magnificence.
To the entire staff at Peaceful Pet Passage - thank you for easing our pain.
Your paw prints forever on my heart - Alexandra
Simon Kiehl
In loving memory of Simon 4/15/02 - 8/21/18
Simon had 2 families - the family he was with from adoption around 6 months old until October 2012 shared the first two pictures and wrote: Oh, Simon. You were our first baby. Whether you were stealing food off the table, trying to make a run after the nearest squirrel, or just snoozing with your best bud, Garfunkel, you kept us on your toes. I hope doggie heaven gives you plenty of table scraps and critters to chase. Rest in peace, you crazy beagle.
Then Simon was adopted by us, a cousin of his first family in October 2012. He looked like he was slowing down, but was still quick to grab food someone left for a second - or to try to sneak over to the neighbor’s yard when he thought no one was watching. He loved walks around the neighborhood and rides to the park for walks. He was a cutie pie and a great companion and will be truly missed!
Gus Shoff
9/11/2004-8/22/2018
Best.Dog.Ever. You were our first “kid” and company before the boys came along and the constant presence and watchful eye after they were born. Loyal, patient, and gentle....everything a family dog should be. Rest easy sweet boy...❤️
Janet Haynes
In loving memory of Janet
Windy Barnhard
Our Windy was the best puppy we could have asked for. She was a constant companion whenever we needed her. She was my knitting buddy and Levi's sweet pea! We miss her so very much but we are so glad she is no longer scared or hurting, she is at peace. Her absence is felt daily in so many ways. She will never be left behind or forgotten.
Tracey Crystal
Tracey came into our lives almost 9 years ago as a fearful girl at 2 years old. She would bark at all people and other dogs. She ended up becoming the most amazing girl. She would light up when she was with us, and out with her human and canine friends.
Every night when she was well, she would demand we go up to bed when she was tired. When Tracey asks you to do something, you do it. This also included holding the bone for her so she could chew. Her intelligence has always blown us away. It was as if we were looking into human eyes. We would ask her to go get or do something, and she would do it without prompt.
She loved her toys, and she never could have enough of them. Perhaps this is why we purchased a large toy chest for storage. Her toys lasted forever because she would never destroy them (and she made sure Hoss didn’t either.) Hoss and Tracey came to have a special bond. While the initial intro almost 7 years ago didn’t go very well, over time they learned to develop a very good friendship with a mutual understanding of each other’s rules.
She taught me about loyalty, and dedication. Her past reactivity created a love for me to work with other dogs experiencing fear (I am a dog trainer.) Tracey Bean we are going to miss you beyond words. Our hearts are breaking into a million pieces, but we know you are no longer in pain.
I know you are sitting in a pile of toys up there (suckling on the faces) pain free. We love you forever baby girl.
Murphy McNeal
Murphy March 7, 2004-August 10, 2018
Our sweet, energetic boy is running through the fields again and swimming for hours in the creek!
Casey Tilley
When she first hopped out of a van 15 years ago, we had no idea that the skinny puppy with kennel cough, who was afraid of everything, would become such an integral part of our family. Casey immediately bonded with our other puppy, Murphy, and also immediately put him in his place as the "low man on the totem pole" (which was way, way overdue!). Her attitude throughout her entire life was of complete obedience to us, and complete dominance over her troublesome brother. The two of them were best friends and inseparable - whether romping and racing across the yard, laying in front of the fireplace, or hanging out around the swimming pool, they were never more than a few yards away from each other. Her calm, sweet, quiet demeanor was the perfect balance to his overall craziness, and together they were the best dogs we could have asked for.
We were very lucky to have a few extra years with Casey, and although it hurt immensely to see her go, it makes us happy to know that she's now back with her partner-in-crime waiting for us (although, given the way it went throughout her life, she's probably busy trying to get him out of trouble). We love and miss you, Roo Bear.
Chloe Harrison
Chloe: will the other side of the Bridge be pain free?
Me: Yes, otherwise I wouldn't let you go.
In loving memory of our dear Chloe. We adopted Chloe 5 years ago at the age of 7. Six months later she blew out both ACLs with both luxating pataella. In October 2016, she was diagnosed with an insulinoma (tumor on her pancreas), a very aggressive cancer. She had surgery and we tried oral chemo but the cancer returned. We then consulted with a holistic vet who prescribed some Chinese herbs. She lived another 18 months and simply laid down last Monday night and died. No seizure (which we expected and were sort of prepared for) but simply stopped living. We were and still are shell shocked but she left us on her terms and peacefully. Thank you once again Tom and everyone at Peaceful Pet Passage for your love and compassion. I don't know what we would do without you. Run free and healthy at The Bridge dear Chloe - you took a huge piece of our heart with you.
Homer Stiles
Thank you for treating Homer with respect and love.
Rowdy Mitchell
Rowdy came to me a little over 2 years ago at the age of 10. He was available for adoption through the Dachsund Rescue of Illinois where he was in foster care.
Rowdy spent his first 10 years on a chain as a watch dog for a drug house. When the owner was arrested and sent to prison nobody came back for Rowdy. He survived a life of abuse - how I know that is because every time I would reach out to pet him he would cringe in fear of being hit.
At first it was just him and I, two old guys "hanging out". Where the name Rowdy came from, I am not sure. He did not live up to that name. He was a sweet and gentle dog who still loved his stuffed toys.
I believe God gave us dogs as an example of how we are to treat each other.
I miss my "Rowdy Bear"
Torrie Gross
We miss our Torrie very much but we know that she is in a better place now and is no longer suffering although it is hard we will get through this difficult time and move on but we will never forget her. Here are some of our favorite memories of our Torrie for you to post to your websites. Thank you again for helping us get her over to the rainbow bridge.