05-28-2010 6:12 PM -- By: Rebecca , Critters.com memorial: Whisk Memorial May I Go Do you think the time is right? May I say goodbye to pain filled days and endless lonely nights? I've lived my life and done my best, an example tried to be. So can I take that step beyond, and set my spirit free? I didn't want to go at first; I fought with all my might. But something seems to draw me now to a warm and living light. I want to go, I really do; it's difficult to stay. But I will try as best I can to live just one more day. To give you time to care for me and share your love and fears. I know you're sad and afraid, because I see your tears. I'll not be far, I promise that, and hope you'll always know, That my spirit will be close to you wherever you may go. Thank you so for loving me. You know I love you too, And that's why it's hard to say goodbye and end this life with you. So hold me now just one more time and let me hear you say, Because you care so much for me, you'll let me go today. Whisk May 5, 1999 – May 11, 2010
May I Go
Do you think the time is right? May I say goodbye to pain filled days and endless lonely nights? I've lived my life and done my best, an example tried to be. So can I take that step beyond, and set my spirit free? I didn't want to go at first; I fought with all my might. But something seems to draw me now to a warm and living light. I want to go, I really do; it's difficult to stay. But I will try as best I can to live just one more day. To give you time to care for me and share your love and fears. I know you're sad and afraid, because I see your tears. I'll not be far, I promise that, and hope you'll always know, That my spirit will be close to you wherever you may go. Thank you so for loving me. You know I love you too, And that's why it's hard to say goodbye and end this life with you. So hold me now just one more time and let me hear you say, Because you care so much for me, you'll let me go today.
Whisk
May 5, 1999 – May 11, 2010
04-19-2010 7:53 PM -- By: Dorothy, Critters.com memorial: Baci Memorial
I never thought I could I go on living when you died, but ~ I did. I never thought I would survive after burying you, but ~ I did. I never thought I'd get through those first days, weeks and months, but ~ I did. I never thought I would be able to endure the first anniversary of your death, but ~ I did. I never thought tomorrow would be different, but ~ it was. I never thought I would stop crying for you, but ~ I have. I never thought that I would ever sing again, but ~ I have. I never thought the pain would "soften," but ~ it has. I never thought I would care if the sun shone again, but ~ I do. I never thought I would be able to entertain again, but ~ I have. I never thought I would be able to control my grief, but ~ I can. I never thought I could function without medication again, but ~ I can. I never thought I'd smile again, but ~ I do. I never thought I would laugh out loud again, but ~ I do. I never thought I would look forward to tomorrow, but ~ I do. I never thought I'd reconcile your death, but ~ I have. I never thought I would be able to create that "new normal," but ~ I have. I never thought I'd want to go on living after you died, but ~ I do. Always missing you, always loving you, and thinking of you daily, with a smile on my face ~ and tears in my heart.
-- Author Unknown
03-25-2010 4:10 AM -- By: jules, Critters.com memorial: Butler Memorial There is a bond that you can't see for it's not bound with twine. It's formed from strands within our souls, this love that's yours and mine. When I went home to be with God, you must now understand, I took with me this bond of love and I still hold that strand. So look now at my photograph. The smile, you'll quickly see. But only hearts can see the strand forever binding You and Me. Enjoy the precious memories although we are apart. We'll share more joys again one day. I believe that with all my heart!
02-23-2010 7:04 PM -- By: debbie, Critters.com memorial: ~ Kia~ Sophia~Murphy Memorial Here is this house… I will never know the loneliness I hear in the barks of the other dogs “out there”. I can sleep soundly, assured that when I wake my world will not have changed. I will never know hunger, or the fear of not knowing if I’ll eat. I will not shiver in the cold, or grow weary from the heat. I will feel the sun’s heat, and the rain’s coolness, and be allowed to smell all that can reach my nose. My fur will shine, and never be dirty or matted. Here in this house… there will be an effort to communicate with me on my level. I will be talked to and even if I don’t understand, I can enjoy the warmth of words. I will be given a name so that I may know who I am among the many. My name will be used in joy, and I will love the sound of it! Here in this house… I will never be a substitute for anything I am not. I will never be used to improve people’s images of themselves. I will be loved because of who I am, not someone’s idea of who I should be. I will never suffer for someone’s anger, impatience, or stupidity. I will be taught all the things I need to know to be loved by all. If I do not learn my lessons well, I will be shown patience. Here in this house… I can trust the arms that hold and hands that touch… knowing that, no matter what they do, they do it for the good of me. If I am ill, I will be doctored. If I am scared I will be comforted. If I am sad I will be cheered. No matter what I look like, I will be considered beautiful and known to be of value. I will never be cast out because I am too old, too ill, or too unruly, or not cute enough. My life is a responsibility and not an afterthought. I will learn that my humans can almost, sometimes be as kind and as fair as dogs. Here in this house… I will belong. I will be home.
02-09-2010 9:22 PM -- By: , Pet's name:
The trees were blowing in the gentle breeze the sun was shining thru the leaves on the trees The meadows are green; and the grass grows tall off in the distance; you can see a waterfall
Over the falls; down through the creek the water flows gently; as a rabbit sneaks a peek Far up above; in the deep blue sky the birds soar high; as they fly by
The animals play; at the bridge by the waterfall chasing each other; and just having a ball They play all day; from morning to night there's no more rain; just warm sunlight
Off in the distance; the trumpets would blow all would look up; and notice a bright glow The harps would play; and the angels would sing as another pet has come home; who had earned his wings
John Quealy
08-16-2009 12:25 AM -- By: Jon, Critters.com memorial: Circe Memorial
I came across this beautiful and touching poem for a cat.
To a Cat
I shall walk in the Sun above,Whose golden light you loved.I shall sleep alone and, stirring, touch an empty place.I shall write uninterrupted.Would that your gentle paw could stir my movingpen just once again.I shall see beauty, but none to matchyour living grace.I shall hear music, but none so sweet as thedroning song with which you loved me.I shall fill my days, but I shall not, can not, forget.Sleep soft dear friend, for while I liveYou shall not die.by Michael Joseph
05-31-2009 12:07 PM -- By: Ebony & Shabba Lou's mom, Carole, Critters.com memorial: Ebony Turner Memorial
It is raining here in our town today. Rainy weather seems to be the time when we feel our pain the most deeply. It gives voice to our pain. It can mix and mingle with our tears. And at the very least it seems to give permission to the soul to just BE in the grieving. This I would encourage today, that you allow your tears; allow the rain in your soul to flow. It is my experience that this is the most healing thing we can do sometimes. Some folks worry that they will never be able to stop if they start crying; so they don't allow themselves to feel deeply their pain. Then it gets bottled up inside and turns to bitterness or anger or depression. Allow the rain in your soul to flow today. Trust that this is your body's natural way to heal as created by your maker. Remember this one thing; you are never ever alone in your tears. For the Healer of your Soul, weeps with you and holds you in your tears while catching every tear that falls...
by: Bev Swanson (Wide My Ocean Deep My Grief)
Oddly...I found this today, and it is actually raining here in San Diego. It IS also raining in my heart today.
03-31-2009 6:35 PM -- By: Dorothy, Critters.com memorial: Baci Memorial SAFELY HOME
I am home in Heaven, dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty, in this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace, forever, safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus's love illumined every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me, in that was so hard to tread;
And with Jesus's arm to lean on, could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still:
Try to look beyond earth's shadows, pray to trust our Father's Will.
There is work still waiting for you, so you must not idly stand'
Do it now, while life remaineth- you shall rest in Jesus's land.
When that work is all completed, He will gently come you home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting, Oh, the joy to see you come!
03-26-2009 10:28 PM -- By: deb, Critters.com memorial: ~ Kia~ Kuvasz ~Murphy Memorial Unconditional Love A treasure to be cherished, a gift from God above; is the beauty of a friendship, touched by unconditional love. A love that asks no questions, believes in all the best; never doubting, ever trusting, withstanding any test. A love that weathers any storm, and yet that love still stands; through the very darkest hour, it still reaches out a hand. There in that hand the sweetest gift, that you can give a friend; a heart that cares, a love that shares, that will be there till the end. A treasure to be cherished, a gift from God above; is what I share with you my friend, an unconditional love.
03-26-2009 4:16 PM -- By: Dorothy Nardi, Critters.com memorial: Baci Memorial Hi Baci,
Just thought I'd write and tell you how very much your missed every single day since you left us 6 days
ago. Not a moment goes by where one of us doesn't think you or mention something in the house
that reminds us of you. You were the best dog anyone could have had. You were so loving and
gentle and always wanted to be with one of us at all times, I cherish those times we spent with you
and hope that your tiny little body is resting in peace. We love you.
Mama
03-08-2009 9:26 PM -- By: NATALIE, Critters.com memorial: DaVinci Memorial
02-19-2009 8:43 PM -- By: Laura, Critters.com memorial: Dale Memorial Just sitting here thinking about my Dale, gone two weeks today, and what a dog he was! Felt like sharing:
He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. ~ Unknown
He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog.
You are his life, his love, his leader.
He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart.
You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. ~ Unknown
02-03-2009 9:02 PM -- By: Samantha, Critters.com memorial: Bingi Memorial Dediacated to Bingi my Love-Bug!
"Are you ready?" Said the Lord. The Cat (Named Charlie) and Dog (Named Mac) took one last look at Earth."Yes we Are" said the pets. The Rainbow Bridge opened up, There was a meadow, healthy water, and everything was just like Spring."This where you belong, The Rainbow Bridge" Happily said the Lord. The Cat and the dog Looked all about, they had a Wonderful time there. "I miss my owner", said the Dog."Well", She Said with sigh."WE need to stay and have a good time". They ran all around the place.
A couple years Later a Woman and a Man Came to Heavon."Welcome, would you like to explore", Said the lord."Sure", Said the Woman. They wanted to look At the Rainbow Bridge, they opened the gate and entered."Mac!!"she yelled. "Charlie!!!" he yelled. They Didnt come. They called there name once more but sadly they didnt come."Where are they?" she said Sadly. They turned back and opened the gate so they can leave. Right behind them they heard a sats Meow and dogs bark, they turned around and ran to them. They hugged them and loved them. "I missed you so much!I love you!" said the woman. Now they were never separted. This Story Might happen to you once when you get There in Heaven! Paw to Paw
01-29-2009 9:11 PM -- By: Becky, Critters.com memorial: Tobie Memorial
WHY HUMANS LIVE LONGER THAN DOGS
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family there were no miracles left for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for the four-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn some thing from the experience. The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him.
Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.
Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion.
We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why."
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. He said, “People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right? The four-year-old continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long." Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply, Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.
01-23-2009 9:41 AM -- By: Randy Turnage, Pet's name: Winston From Sir Walter Scott: I have sometimes thought of the final cause of dogs having such short lives and I am quite satisfied it is in compassion to the human race; for if we suffer so much in losing a dog after an acquaintance of ten or twelve years, what would it be if they were to live double that time?
01-19-2009 7:27 PM -- By: Samantha, Critters.com memorial: Bingi Memorial Baby...Dont cry,
Baby...Dont cry, I know its been a short time, Its okay, Its been a long day with out you, Somewhere deep inside I'm with you, I know its all gone But I love you, Baby Dont Cry Its a tie deep inside, I want you to know I love You Its been a short time, its okay, I Held you in my arms, So gracefully, But Baby..... Dont cry.....................
01-14-2009 3:51 PM -- By: Cindy, Pet's name: Heidi 05-22-2008 8:15 AM -- By: Laura Wright
"Our animals shepherd us through certain eras of our lives. When we are ready to turn the corner and make it on our own...they let us go."
— Anonymous
12-31-2008 11:51 AM -- By: Gabi, Critters.com memorial: Trixie Memorial
If it weren't for love you would of lived forever.
12-18-2008 9:09 AM -- By: Annette, Pet's name: Chloe Bear
Time To Go The time has come I think you know the Lord is calling so I must go I love you so much; I wish it wasn't so I wish I could stay; I don't want to go You're the best family a dog ever had so kind and gentle, never mean or mad I'll never forget the day that we met I was so lucky to become your pet You opened your door and showed me your heart I'll never forget you; we'll never part You loved me and cared for me over the years you taught me everything and took away my fears The Lord is calling now I must go but before I go I want you to know I know it hurts to lose a friend but I'll be with you even at the end
11-08-2008 9:27 PM -- By: Debbie, Critters.com memorial: Miss Zoe Ann Memorial Out of the Earth, a Rose
Out of the Night, the Dawn
Out of my Heart, with all it's Woes
High Courage to Press On ~ Author Unknown
10-03-2008 4:25 PM -- By: Cheryl Martinez, Critters.com memorial: Bogey Memorial IN LOVING MEMORY OF A SPECIAL BOY
NAMED BOGEY MARTINEZ
Now you sit at Heaven's Gate
Waggin' your tail, you patiently wait
Until the time we meet again
When I have reached my journey's end
Now I cried when you left that day
You weren't here to lick my tears away
Time will heal, my heart will mend
Tho you are missed...my beloved friend
I have peace in knowing what lays in store
When I find myself at Heaven's door
My tears of joy shall fall that day
And you will lick my tears away
06-18-2008 10:06 PM -- By: Joe/Efren and Rocky, Critters.com memorial: Rocco Diamond Phillips Memorial
A Dog's Prayer
Treat me kindly my beloved Master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness then the loving heart of me. Do not break my spirit with a stick, for your voice is the worlds sweetest music, as you must know by my fierce wagging of my tail when your foot steps fall upon my waiting ear. When it is cold and wet or intensely hot, please take me inside, for I am now a domestic animal, no longer used to the bitter elements. And I ask no greater glory that the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth. If you had no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillows in all the land, for you are my God and I am your devoted worshipper. Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I would not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, that I may stay well to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life should your life be in danger. And my beloved master, should the great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do not turn me away from you, rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the mercy of eternal rest.....and I will leave knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was always safest in your hands.
This prayer has always gave me so much comfort I went by the rule of this prayer to care for my belove Rocco, even though I did not have to put him to sleep he went on his own I fell this prayer is true to its words.
The thing is when I got Rocco I was reading the paper when I came upon this prayer from Dear Abby. And well it is so true to or beloved pets. God bless all that have gone through the loss of there pets and I hope this will help just a little to comfort you.
06-06-2008 1:08 AM -- By: Michele, Critters.com memorial: Ginger Memorial I wanted to share this poem that I have on Ginger's page....
05-26-2008 3:51 AM -- By: Donna, Critters.com memorial: Stripes Memorial This poem helps me because I held him while his doc put him to nite nite. I held him until he took his last breath, until his heart beat for the last time.
MY DEAR SWEET TACO”
My dear, sweet, loving, Chihuahua, I loved you so true,
all that I wanted was for you to love me to.
I also remember all of our days,
filled with wonderful sunshine rays.
Of hopes, wonderful memories, and dreams come true,
for me, and yes dear, sweet, baby Taco, even for you.
It seemed like our time here together,
was meant to be only a short time, not forever.
That awful day came out of the blue,
the day April 16th, the day I would be without you.
When your heart could not take any more easy breaths,
all I could do is love., hold, and comfort you ‘til death.
I wrapped you up so warm and cuddly, but yet so blue,
all of my hopes, prayers, and dreams of you getting better had all come untrue.
I took you to your doc docs on that terrible day,
she said “that was the right thing to do”, I heard her say.
As you drifted off to dreamland, I held you in my arms so tight,
you were so tired and helpless, you didn’t even put up a fight.
I held you gently close to my heart as one,
until the worst job I could think of was done.
I started counting down from ten, and before I could get to nine,
your heartbeat had turned into mine.
One thing though is for certain I know,
is that now all I need to do is let you go.
But it is hard for me to do that Taco my love,
because I can still feel your heartbeat even with you above.
Oh my dear sweet Taco, we all loved you so true
and all of our love lingers on with you all the way through and through.
By: Donna Thrash
05-22-2008 8:15 AM -- By: Laura Wright, Pet's name: I wonder if someone here can help me with a dog quote that I found the other day but now have lost. It says something like "dogs enter our lives to help us through a certain time and then they leave". Does that ring a bell with anyone?
05-16-2008 8:33 PM -- By: Patricia Ryan, Critters.com memorial: Kassi Memorial
"A Pets Prayer"
If it should be that I grow frail and weak, And pain should keep me from my sleep, Then you must do what must be done, For this, the last battle, can't be won.
You will be sad, I understand, Don't let this grief than stay your hand, For this day, more than the rest, Your love and friendship stands the test.
We've had so many happy years, What is to come can hold no tears, You'd not want me to suffer, so, When the time comes, please let me go.
Take me where my needs they'll tend, Only, stay with me till the end, And hold me firm and speak to me, Until my eyes no longer see. It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail, it's last has waved, From pain and suffering I've been saved.
Don't grieve that it should be you, Who decides this thing to do, We've been so close, we two, these years, Don't let your heart hold any fears.
Smile for we walked together for a little while.
05-13-2008 2:27 AM -- By: Jackie, Critters.com memorial: Lacey Melin Memorial LACEY MY ANGEL GIRL: Our family chain is broken, and nothing is the same, as he calls us one by one, our chain will link again. I miss you more then words can say, We will be together again someday. FOREVER LOVED
03-24-2008 9:42 AM -- By: NATALIE, Critters.com memorial: DaVinci Memorial MOM,
I REMEMBER US OUT IN THE YARD THAT DAY, YOU SAW ME, SCOLDED ME TO GET INSIDE, THEN WENT ABOUT YOUR BUSY WAY.
MOM, I NEVER WENT BACK INSIDE, I WANTED TO RUN AROUND AND PLAY, YOU DIDN'T SEE ME,GO THE OTHER WAY, I WAS RUNNING AROUND AND IT WAS SO MUCH FUN! NEVER KNOWING, MY FACE WOULD NEVER AGAIN SEE THE SUN.
I WOULD HAVE TO WAIT YEARS AGAIN TO SEE MY MOMMY'S LOVING SMILE WRAPPING ME WITH LOVE, LIKE HER VERY OWN CHILD. BUT FOR THE TIME BEING, I'LL BE WITH A BUNCH OF OTHERS, JUST LIKE ME, WHILE WE RUN AROUND AND PLAY FOR ENDLESS MILES. IT'S REALLY NOT THAT BAD, BUT I KNOW MY MOM GRIEVES AND IS BEYOND SAD, SHE DOESN'T KNOW IT, BUT I AM NEAR HER EVERYDAY,I DO ALL OF THE SAME THINGS I DID BEFORE. YOU JUST CAN'T SEE ME IN THE LIGHT OF DAY. I SEE MY MOM KNEEL DOWN AND PRAY, ACHING FOR ME, SO I RUN OVER TO MAKE SURE, SHE IS OK. THEN I KNOW AT LEAST MY MOM CAN SMILE AGAIN FOR THE DAY. SHE KNOWS I AM BY HER SIDE, SHE CAN FEEL IT SOMEHOW.
NATALIE B. - IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANGEL DAVINCI, WHO WILL BE LOVED AND MISSED MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY - SEE YOU AT THE RIDGE, BABY.
03-15-2008 2:58 PM -- By: Becky, Critters.com memorial: Tobie Memorial Dearest Rose - thank you so very much for the beautiful story about both of my Angels. You mean so much to me. I hope you are having a wonderful vacation.
Love Becky
03-14-2008 7:21 AM -- By: Shannon, Critters.com memorial: Mango Memorial Hey, I have a question that someone can hopefully can answer. I went to high school with a boy who died in a car accident when he was 15. In the yearbook, his parents dedicated a few pages to him. One was a poem, and toward the end of it you realized it was from his dog. It was something along the lines of 'I run to the door and you're not there' and maybe something about a food bowl? This was many years ago I read it, but I've been trying to find it and I'm having a major problem. If you recognize this at all, please let me know!!
Thank you, Leigh, please e-mail me your response at leighdarnell@gmail.com)
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