Pet Memorials

Losing our pet IS losing a very special friend and family member. For those of you who have adopted one of our wonderful animals, have given them a loving home, and have made them a part of your family during their time here on Earth, this page has been created for you. This is a place for you to share your memories with friends, who understand the depth of your loss and sympathize with you. Memories may be all we have left of our dearly departed pets, but they will always be alive in our hearts.

My Forever Pet
There's something missing in my home,
I feel it day and night,
I know it will take time and strength,
Before things feel quite right.

But just for now, I need to mourn,
My heart -- it still needs to mend.
Though some may say it's "just a pet,"
I know I've lost a friend.

You've brought such laughter to my home,
And richness to my days…
A constant friend through joy or loss,
With gentle loving ways.

Companion, pal, and confidante,
A friend I won't forget,
You'll live for always in my heart,
My sweet, forever pet…
Written by -- Susanne Taylor

In Memory Of Mikie
Late 1985 / Early - October 12, 2006

It has been a year since I lost my Mikie. It seems much longer. I have loved many, but there will never be another like him. Mikie came to live with me at the age of 13. His first mom died and the family asked me to take him. He had limited social skills because his family was his loving mom and other cats. The challenge was to give him quiet time to adjust. Little did I know that he would adopt me as his new mom. He was my shadow. We had TV time at 9:00pm, cheese after work and conversations while I got ready for work. He could say “mama” and “love you”. I miss him from the core of my heart. He was there for me through health issues, husband issues and housing issues. He was my light at the beginning of each day and my comfort at the end of the day. He made problems trivial and reminded me of the important things like unconditional love and trust. What a blessing that I had the opportunity to be a part of his life for 7 short years. He taught me that simple pleasures are priceless. I remember him today with tears of sadness and with a smile that God blessed me by bringing him into my life.
~ Pat Long - 10/12/07 ~

Freckles was a red/white cocker spaniel. The reason he was called Freckles was because of the bottom part of his front feet. They were white with red freckles. He was a very loving dog and only liked Mom and my daughter Heather. He didn't like males at all. I miss him very much. My next-door neighbor that year gave me a memorial stone for Christmas that had a cocker's face on it with his name. Nothing meant more to me. He passed away the day before my grandson was born and everyone says "a death before a birth." That's truly what happened. I was crying one day and happy the next. Freckles brought a lot of pleasure to my life and I will cherish the memories forever in my heart.
~ Gail Snyder - 10/12/07 ~

Misty was my first cat. She found me in December of 1986 at approximately three months of age. I named her Mistletoe because of the upcoming holiday season, but called her Misty. At the time, I also had a very large pet rabbit named Sherrie. Misty and Sherrie absolutely adored each other. I remember sitting in the yard watching them play together. When I was fighting cancer in 1987, Misty gave me a reason to get out of bed many mornings. She was an outdoor cat and she was a true hunter. She would leave the head of her prey near her feeding area to show me she was "earning her keep." When she wanted attention, she was given attention, or she would use her claws to get what she wanted. Misty loved for me to pick her up and drape her over my shoulder. She'd hook her claws in my shirt to hold on relaxing there without me holding her. Misty was with me for almost sixteen years and I miss her terribly. My father found her body in an area where she loved to hunt. She had shown no sign of being ill and there were no signs of a fight, so thankfully, Misty died doing what she loved most, hunting. I believe Misty is the reason for my partiality to calico cats. She was a tiny little girl, but she sure left a big hole in my life when she passed away.
~ Kneicea Tull - 10/13/07 ~

In Memory Of Lucas
April 1996 - April 25, 2005

In August of 1996, Lucas walked into my life. At the time, I lived in a mobile home on my parents' property, so I had to get permission to keep a cat. My mother went to bat for me with my father so that Lucas could stay. He was my saving grace when my mother passed away later that same year. Lucas was never much of a lap cat, but he seemed to know when I needed him to be. My favorite memory of Lucas is this one. One evening, I was curled up on the couch watching television and Lucas was sitting on the arm of the couch. He had only been with me a couple of months, so we were still trying to understand each other. All of a sudden, he let out this strange meow. When I looked at him, he looked up at the ceiling and when I went back to watching TV, he'd meow that single strange meow again. We went through this routine about a half dozen times before I finally got up to see what he wanted. When I looked up at the ceiling above Lucas, there was a spider dangling just out of his reach. So, I picked him up so that he could take care of this annoying spider. Of course, he ate it. I had to laugh and I still smile when I remember that evening. Even though Lucas was with me for less than nine years, he will never be forgotten. I will always cherish my time with him.
~ Kneicea Tull - 10/13/07 ~

In Memory Of Missy Gray
Approx. 2004 - October 31, 2007

Beautiful Missy Gray went to heaven on October 31, 2007, due to an unexpected illness. When she showed signs of being sick at noontime on this day, she was rushed to our regular veterinarian's office for an emergency checkup. After examining her and doing x-rays, the doctor, recommended that euthanasia would be the most compassionate thing to do for Missy Gray. She leaves behind her foster mother, Pat, who rescued her in February of 2007. Her last months on this earth were safe, comfortable and full of love. "Although she was with me for only eight months, Missy Gray will be terribly missed."
~ Pat Long - 11/01/07 ~

In Memory Of Mollie
11/30/1994 - 12/07/2007

We at A Pet For Life, Inc. would like to offer our heartfelt sympathy to the loving parents of thirteen-year-old Mollie,
Matt & Annaliese Davis.

In Memory Of Little Charlie
June 2007 - 01/13/2008

Little Charlie went to heaven on January 13, 2008, due to complications from pneumonia. When he showed signs of being sick on January 12th, he was rushed to the veterinarian's office for an emergency checkup. After examining him, the doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia and sent him home with antibiotics. Charlie took a turn for the worst on Sunday, January 13th, gasping for each and every breath. As he was being rushed to the Emergency Room, Charlie passed away. He leaves behind his foster mother, Pat Long, who rescued him in August of 2007 when he was merely 1.1 pounds. His last months on this earth were safe, comfortable and full of love. Charlie was a very special little guy and his passing has left a very big hole in our hearts.
~ Kneicea Tull - 01/15/08 ~

In Memory Of Rocky
"Our Gentle Giant"
June 29, 2007 - April 30, 2008

Due to serious birth defects, our gentle giant, Rocky, was humanely euthanized Wednesday, April 30th.
After rescuing Rocky a little over a week ago, Pat began noticing problems in Rocky that seemed unusual with a 10-month old Great Dane. Suspecting some health issues, Pat consulted a reputable veterinarian who confirmed her fears with even more than she suspected. Rocky was suffering from significant health issues, including muscular, skeletal, and neurological deficits, along with a compromised immune system, all probably inherited from his parents. Even though there are so many dogs in shelters who are waiting for a family, if you feel you must buy a purebred dog, please do your homework. Make sure the bloodlines are pure and do not buy from backyard breeders. Unfortunately, Rocky suffered his entire short life because of a backyard breeder who was more concerned about making money, than producing healthy puppies. (Rocky was purchased with no papers to confirm his pedigree and no health record.)
Rocky was only with us at A Pet For Life for a mere eight days, but he will never be forgotten.

In Memory Of Eli
December 4, 2004 - May 1, 2008

Our blue-eyed Australian Shepherd, Eli, was humanely euthanized Thursday, May 1st, due to aggression issues. Since rescuing Eli, Pat has had to continuously treat him for infections and allergies involving his skin. After medical testing, he was found to have a compromised immune system. He was adopted by two families and returned. Because of his skin condition when he returned to Pat, he's had to go to the groomer for medicated baths twice a week and he's been on multiple medicines every day. Unfortunately, even with all the measures taken to keep him comfortable, with his compromised immune system, the skin issue would be chronic for Eli. Pat took him to the veterinarian today for a check-up, but when he was being examined, he attempted to bite the veterinarian twice. Not wanting to risk anyone getting hurt, and knowing his skin problems, Pat, along with advice from the veterinarian, made the heartbreaking decision to let Eli go. Eli, with his beautiful light blue eyes will be terribly missed.

In Memory Of Baxter
March 8, 2007 - June 18, 2008

Baxter, this little Yorkiepoo, leaves behind his loving family, The Wilkins. He enjoyed time with his Mom, Dad, Katie and Josh and loved visits from Mommom and Poppop. McDonald's french fries were one of his favorite treats. He will be terribly missed.
This memorial has been submitted by Kim Eckert on 6/21/08.

Angie Wilkins sent me this additional information about Baxter on June 25, 2008.

I just wanted to add a few things about Baxter to add to his memorial kindly submitted by Kim Eckert.

Baxter Wellington Wilkins was born March 8^th, 2007 and left us June 18^th, 2008. He loved Butterscotch Krimpets and Daddy’s grilled steak. He loved going bye-byes in the truck. He loved when his Daddy came home from work. He adored his MomMom and PopPop and is buried at their house. No one knew when we brought him home May 6^th, 2007 what a wonderful mark this dog would leave on us. He was gentle beyond belief and lived peacefully with his feline sisters Biscuit (Big Kitty) and Boo (Little Kitty). Tuesday June 17^th, 2008, the day before he left us, we became the new family to a five week old orphaned kitten named Toby. (God never takes away without giving back)

Bax could not wait to sniff him and love him and make friends. I worked the next day but my children said that Toby and Bax were side by side the whole day. Toby is so little that he could completely stand underneath Bax. Since then, Toby has slept each night in Baxter’s crate. Little Kitty doesn’t leave my side much and still comes to sleep at my head at night. Big Kitty is waiting patiently for Bax to come home. You can see her every night on the front step and when it’s time for lights out we have to come and get her. She looks at us as if we have forgotten someone. But we haven’t. We never will.

Our babydog is forever in our hearts.

In Memory Of Lucy
June 22, 1997 - June 11, 2008

Lucy went to heaven on June 11, 2008. She had been with our family for almost 11 years and we miss her so much! She was such a gentle, loving dog. We adopted Lucy right before my first son was born. We wanted our older dog, Layla, to have a buddy once there was a baby in the house! Lucy and Layla made out fine together and Lucy did her best to keep Layla young at heart! Lucy was the kind of dog that our sons could jump or crawl over and she would not move one inch. She was her mommy’s “shadow” – wherever mommy was – you could be sure Lucy was not far away!
She was diagnosed with cancer and lived for 10 days after the diagnosis. Now she is in heaven with Layla but will be forever in our hearts.
Dean, Pattie, Matthew and Mark Murrell ~ July 1, 2008

If you would like to add a memory, a picture, or just a little note with your loved one's name, date of birth and date of passing, feel free to email us at apetforlife@comcast.net. Be sure to include your pet's name and your name. If you'd like a picture included and have no digital pictures, you can send a regular picture to us through the mail to: A Pet For Life, Inc., 28215 Log Cabin Road, Salisbury, MD 21801. We will scan the picture and upload it to our web site. Please include a note to let us know you would like the picture included on the Memorial Page.
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