Pet Tribute

Thelma Louise McCoy Rechel Brown 1996-2019     23 years 11 mo old.   April 6, 2019 When a dear friend called and said “Pam, you need a cat.  Thelma needs a home.  She rides in the car and goes outside on a leash.” I said “alrighty then” and you came from Wisconsin to Portland to live with

Milo, my sweet boy.  Sadie and I brought you home one April night in 2004.  I didn’t know how she’d feel about a pesky little brother late in her life but when I saw her cuddle up with you on your bed, I knew she had accepted you.  And how you loved her!  When she

My dear Emily peacefully crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on February 5th 2019. She was the light of my life. She was an unexpected delight that lit up my days and nights for 12.5 years. I could write page after page of our time together, but my words can’t even begin to describe what a

Sweet Stella, my angel girl, thank you for 13 beautiful years together. You were my constant companion and my very best friend.  Life feels empty without you and I miss you every second of every day. I am grateful that your transition was incredibly peaceful, at home, holding you in my arms, surrounded by all of

How can I write a tribute befitting a loving, devoted creature whose fuzzy face greeted us every morning for 13 years.  A stoic and reserved little man who tirelessly poised himself on guard at “his post” while the rest of his pack relaxed peacefully.  The most polite pup we have known, backing away from the

Lucile was born with an awful heart condition. Shortly before she was 2, the doctors said she would be lucky to live past 2. At 9, she died. For 7 years my wife and I made sure that she got her medication and appreciation. No vacations – no assumptions. We knew that we had to

Tonight… sheltered from rain showers by the golden glowing branches of our McNair chestnut tree…surrounded by family…with a rainbow shining overhead… we said goodbye to our sweet Cafu – my chocolate lab of the last 15 years. Sitting on the damp ground, I held him in my arms giving thanks for our lives together as

If you need more affection, get a dog!  This is what my ex-husband said to me when we were married.  It was the best advice I’ve ever had. My sweet Ruby has been my faithful companion for the past 11 years and I will miss her more than anything in the world!  Ruby was a

MAGGIE MAE KRAKOWIAK (Monkey, Maggles, Inspector Maggie) 09/01/2003-10/01/2018 Mags, I don’t know what to do without you my sweet girl. My heart is shattered. You were my best friend and companion. How will I come home without your wagging tail at the door? How will I work in the yard without you running around the

WE HAVE A CAT NAMED CASSIE She is a blanketing snow that swirls floats floats and lands snowflake by fat fluffy snowflake. Her tranquil magnetic gaze brings my spinning gears to a dreamy stop She does not attempt to judge, comfort or cure nor to answer burning questions She simply holds my reflection in a