Tribute archive: section 10
Orca Dupell
Thank you for the beautiful card regarding the passing of my precious cat Orca. The whole experience with all of you was as wonderful as it possibly could be given the circumstances. So humane. My beautiful Orca gently passed in my arms, in his favorite blanket, in the comfort of his home- pain free. It doesn’t get any better. Orca was a very loving cat and he was my shadow. He was as gentle as could be and had such a loving and friendly disposition. I miss him so much!
Kelse Rose Felix
Kelse came into my life after injuring her neck playing with her new little sister. I offered to keep her after her neck surgery until she convalesced. After a few months, her owner asked if I would like to keep her as she seemed so happy being an “only” dog. Naturally, I said yes. Kelse had back surgery as well so I had ramps everywhere for her. I never had to lift her. She could follow me to the yard, sit with me on the sofa and get into bed beside me without any assistance from me. She was a very independent dog. I would go to work in the yard and before I knew it, my neighbor would text me to tell me she was visiting at their house. They kept treats there even though they had no dog! They were simply for Kelse’s visits. She made friends so easily. She had the sweetest disposition. She rarely barked except to let me know she needed to go out. Or to get me to let her out where she’d promptly make a u-turn only to come in for her treat. She was quite the chowhound. I caught her once, helping herself to the cat food in a sealed bin. She learned to pop it open with her nose! When I turned it so the door faced the side of the desk, she realized if she pushed and pulled with her nose and teeth, she could turn it so, once again, she could help herself to the tasty treats. When I called Peaceful Pet Passages, I was heartbroken. I second-guessed myself. I took her to 2 vets who explained to me the same scenario. When Dr. Carney showed up, I desperately wanted her to tell me that the others were wrong; that I could and should keep her with me longer. She calmly let me know that this was the right thing to do for my beautiful girl. The cancer cells were causing her internal organs to become enlarged and giving her distress in her breathing. I used to try to match her breathing when she slept. I could almost mimic her breathing pattern and now, she was having shallow breaths. They were so unlike her “normal” breaths. Dr. Carney was patient with us both. She got to know Kelse in the short time she was here. She made her comfortable. She made ME comfortable. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. I miss her tremendously. The pitter patter of her chubby little paws, her nuzzling the crook of my arm, her co-pilot position in her car seat and the love that she exuded whenever she looked at me. I will always miss her. But I will be forever grateful to PPP for their selfless service to these beautiful animals God has “lent” us.
Sylvester Martin
SYLVESTER….2003-2018, twelve of these years a blessing to our lives, thank you GOD for this beautiful creation!
Violet Doukas
On March 31 my best buddy Violet passed away from kidney failure. For three months we tried everything to halt the progression of this disease.
I adopted her from Popcorn Park Zoo in New Jersey. She was 4 and a half years old but seemed like a puppy. She was feisty and took over my life completely.
She loved walking the neighborhood and having the neighbors make a fuss over her. And, believe it or not, she loved Nick the mailman.
Her best friend was a rescued cocker spaniel, Milo. She was the boss. Milo and Violet traveled to Hilton Head Island many times together. They loved the ocean.
During Violet’s last week, all her neighbors came to visit. She was truly loved by all and she blessed my life.
Frankie Gergle
My best friend for 16 years has passed – I am devastated, but know that she is in a better place and I will see her again one day.
Frankie was the most amazing dog I have ever met. She was my friend and loyal companion for so long that we could look at each other and know what was needed and wanted.
I miss her with all my heart and the house is not the same with out her.
I’d like to thank Dr. Carney for your compassion and gentle calmness, you made the the last hours of her life, tolerable for her and me – THANK YOU SO MUCH!
I also need to thank Tom – you showed great compassion and love for dogs, I now consider you a friend and I am a better person for meeting you.
Rest in Peace Frankie – I will see you on the other side!
Granite Snyder
In loving memory of Granite
July 2000 – March 2018
Granite was an amazing cat and a much-loved member of our family for almost 18 years. He loved his furry brother and his humans unconditionally and wanted nothing more than to cuddle on your lap at the end of a long day. A feisty old boy, Granite wasn’t afraid to let you know if his dinner was taking too long to prepare but also had a sweet and gentle soul that he expressed so openly. Despite his size, he was, without a doubt, the leader of our family pack that includes two 100-lb golden retrievers. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Carney and her team for the compassionate care and peaceful passage given to our beloved Granite.
Kaine Paugh
At 11 months old, our beloved American bulldog Kaine was abandoned at his vets office. We were so lucky to know one of the staff members at that office and we were blessed with becoming his furever family. From day one in our home, he was gentle, loving and protective. He was well mannered and never demanded dominance with other animals. He was welcomed home to two children, 4 and 5 years old at the time. Over the years, he gained two more sisters. When they were babies he would always lay at their feet or on the floor next to them, even letting them pull on his ears and face at times when they started crawling, and he didn’t care the least little bit. Over the years, he continued with his well mannered and gentle behaviors and loved the attention he received, especially from the kids. Sadly, he grew old and his time recently came to an end. We would have never been able to get through such an emotional time in our lives as we said our final goodbyes to him without the caring team at Peaceful Pet Passage.
Marty Shadder
Thank you, Dr. Carney and the staff at Peaceful Pet Passage for guiding our family through a difficult period. The loss of Marty on March 8, 2018, was a very emotional experience. The fifteen years of unconditional love that our little poodle gave us is irreplaceable. As Marty crosses the Rainbow Bridge, the memories of our special bond remain with our family.
Stephen, Anita, Aimee & Vinci Shadder
Potter Bortner
In loving memory of Potter! We are very grateful to have had 13 years with this guy! Potter enjoyed many years of bird hunting with his dad and daily walks at the local park with his mom! Thank you to everyone at Peaceful Pet Passage and a special thank you to Elizabeth Carney for coming to our home. We love you “Potter Man”! Crosby and Od miss you too!
Cheyenne Peiffer
She was our best friend and baby. Words cannot describe how much we loved her. She brought so much love to our family. She was so smart. She will be terribly missed. She went peacefully into God’s arms on Saturday March 10, 2018. Forever in our hearts!
Mr. Burns Katherman
Attached are pictures of our gone but never forgotten dog, Mr. Burns (named after a character from the Simpsons). Mr. Burns had the temperament of a grumpy old man, and yet, never outgrew his puppy behavior. Mr. Burns liked to get himself in trouble by eating out of trash cans, stealing scraps from the table, and sneaking sips from open toilet bowls. He was with us through some of life’s biggest adventures and struggles these past 12 years. He will be most missed by my father who considered him to be his #1 best friend. We love you, Mr. B!
Copper Kennell
Copper you gave us so many memories and so many stories to tell over the years. You always knew how to make us laugh. You comforted us when we were sick or sad. You were one in a million. You were my best friend and I will always love you. We wish we could have had you longer but it still wouldn’t have been long enough. 9-28-2008 til 2-12-18
Leezle Flynn
Much gratitude to you and Dr. Elizabeth Carney for your kind service to our family on March 1, 2018. We had to make a difficult decision to end our beloved Leezle’s suffering. We knew the day was likely coming with her increasing inability to walk or bear weight on her hind legs and that day did come. Leezle was 7 months old when she was adopted at Molly’s Pets as a rescue. The name they had given her was Star but I had just watched the Sound of Music the day before and Leisle came to mind. She was the biggest but yet the most timid dog there. She cowered in the corner trying to play with a Kong toy but the other dogs kept taking it from her. The first thing I got her when she came home was Kong but she never showed interest in it. Leezle brought with her some fear issues that never completely went away such as anxiety of going through doorways or getting into a vehicle. Leezle is pictured here in 2011 with Nero who was euthanized at age 13 for kidney failure. Nero’s littermate, Zoe is still with us at age 15. Leezle was always the kind and gentle mothering type with all of her “charge” here. Our pack of 4 dogs thrived for many years together until sadly we lost our littlest and youngest Maddie, a cairn terrier, in December to illness. The two remaining dogs, miniature schnauzers, have seemed to be a bit lost after losing 2 companions in a short amount of time. They have been exhibiting more “neediness” lately. Leezle enjoyed and in fact seemed to live for our daily play until which time that she could no longer run, jump and play. Leezle made our home feel especially safe from intruders but to any brave strangers coming through the door she would never jump and was always welcoming and friendly. Leezle was a gentle soul and a wonderful companion to us all. We miss her terribly but know she was ready and know we did the right thing. Much gratitude to Peaceful Pet Passage and Dr. Carney for your professionalism and sincere and caring support. Rest in Peace Leezle or better yet hope you are running, jumping and playing with all your furry friends on the Rainbow Bridge.
Beezer Craley
Beezer will always have a special place in my heart…he was my buddy for 13 1/2 years. I got him as a kitten from a farm. He had huge paws and loved to play. I miss seeing him laying in the window watching the birds, squirrels and bunnies. I miss hearing and feeling him purr…. I know he is at peace and I will see him again someday. It was very comforting to have the personal experience with Peaceful Pet Passage. Thank you so much.
Simba Robinson
We’ve been Simba’s mom and dad for 14 years since he was 6 weeks old. He was a sweet boy. His sister Iris is grieving for him and we’re giving her a lot of attention. They played together quite a bit and I’m sure she misses him as much as we do. We’ll miss his head bonks. Until we meet again know that we loved you very much.
Sam Scudder
SAM SCUDDER
10/30/04-02/23/2018
We recently lost our beloved Sam. We had our beautiful boy for all of his 13 years and he gave us love and joy every one of those days. His tail was always wagging,especially when he heard the words car ride and he would run to the door waiting. His favorite place to be was on the sofa with Mommy and Daddy. Words cannot express how much we miss our Sammy. You will forever be in our hearts,buddy. We know that someday we will see you again.
Bernie Bowser
Bernie loved the beach, hiking and best of all chasing his tennis ball!!!
Hunter Fritz-Glusco
We said a peaceful but tearful goodbye to our lovable and sweet Hunter. We adopted Hunter in 2014 at the gentle, mature age of 12. Hunter was smiling all the time and was always ready for a walk. He was a stray, and other than a brief two years in a home, he spent more than a decade of his life at Animal Rescue Inc. (www.animalrescueinc.org). They loved and cared for him there, but they knew he had a family waiting for him again. The HOPE program (www.hopedogs.org) helped Hunter learn basic obedience skills and gave him a second chance. Hunter trusted and loved us from day one. He looked for us to come home when we were at work or running errands. He made sure he was always in the room we were in so that he could spend as much time as possible with us. And he loved car rides, hanging his head out the window enjoying the smells and sights along the route. He never questioned his place in our home, with his canine brothers and friends, or our hearts. He loved us and showed us every day that he knew we loved him. He knew he was home the first moment he walked through the door. We adopt adult and senior dogs, and we know that because of that, our time is short with them and we might have to make difficult decisions about saying goodbye more often than a family who adopts younger dogs. Making the decision to say goodbye is never easy, no matter how long our dogs are part of our family. Knowing we have Peaceful Pet Passage to turn to makes that decision just a tiny bit easier because we know that our pets, most of whom have been through a lot of uncertainty and transition, will not have to face another unfamiliar situation or environment. They join our family later in their lives, but they treat us as if there was never anyone before they came to live with us. Allowing them the opportunity to say goodbye from a place they finally found love, stability, and peace is our final gift to them after all they have given us.
Murphy Fogdall
Dear Murphy, I met you in 1997 at a no kill shelter in Minnesota. You were a young, scrappy thing – quick to introduce yourself and follow me around as I attempted to meet other, more mature cats. I was young myself, just a year out of college, still living with roommates, and trying to make all the ends meet. Adopting a young cat, especially a needy and persistent one like you, was not something I’d considered. That day I met a lovely, big and fluffy, independent cat and decided she was the one. The cat had lived at the shelter for a while and was not real keen to get in the carrier when the time came. Meanwhile, you saw your chance and took it. You snuck in the carrier and would not get out. For the first time that day, you had my full attention. The volunteer helping suggested since you were already in the carrier and since I wanted a cat, perhaps I’d like to take you home instead? She then said something that would become a running joke for our family, “If it doesn’t work out, you can always bring him back.” Little did I know, I would still be making that joke more than twenty years later.
You were a needy and persistent and sometimes aggressive young cat, Murphy. The first few months I had you were rough. There were times I wondered if I should take you back. At the suggestion of our vet, I wound up adopting another cat to keep you occupied. By the time we met your dad, he knew we were a package deal. And you knew he was the one before I did. Over the years, our family grew – first came the house, then the dog, then the kids, later the lizard. During the two decades you were our cat, you lived in four states and you saw all of the other pets come and go. At the time of your last move – 1,000 miles from Iowa to Pennsylvania – you were already 18 years old. A year ago, you had your last well cat visit. When the vet called to discuss your blood work, he told me it looked pretty good for a cat your age. When I suggested we would see him in a year then, he replied, “well, that might be optimistic.” He did not say this to be unkind, but as more of a reality check. Still, it became another joke for our family. We kept saying you were going for 21, like in Blackjack. And you came just as close as you could without going over.
Saying goodbye to you was not easy. After all, I had lived with you longer than I lived with any human. You made your dad a cat person and your human brother and sister had never known a world without you in it. You loved them unconditionally, even after they stopped letting you come in their rooms. Your neediness and persistence never left you but it did change. You were such a softy in the end. You loved your “couch time” and would ask us to pick you up for snuggles and rides around the house. We are so, so thankful that, in the end, we could say goodbye to you at home during your snuggle time on the couch. We are grateful Peaceful Pet Passage provides such valuable end of life services for families and their pets. You were, and will always be, so much more than a pet to us, Murphy. You are family. Thank you for choosing us to be yours.
Brewtus Orsinger
Brewtus was a beautiful dog. He was six months old when we got him. Although Brewtus had some problems being afraid to go outside, he really did “come alive” when he was in the creek. He loved to jump for rocks. He was a very different dog. He had a great life and was loved very much. Miss you Buddy!
Lobo Frey
Lobo looked very intimidating, but he was like a teddy bear with his grandkids and family. And all the kids on the block! Everyone knew Lobo and he will really be missed. He was our good guard dog.