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 Belle
(Written
June 4, 1998)
I believe you are an
angel, sent to me from heaven above;
To
bring peace and happiness, and
show us the depth of love.
As
a therapist assistant, you
took your job to heart;
And
helped to heal so many,
Who
felt their lives were torn apart.
Clients
of different ages, even
teens with "nothing to say."
Would
warm up to you so quickly,
and
then talk the hour away.
Every new cat
that came, for a visit or to stay;
Was
reassured with your kisses and cuddles that
everything would be okay.
You really loved
your Cat Vet, purring with each trip back;
Gaining
all the love and respect of all the vet pets; with
Sir Lancelot leading the pack!
Your
amazing will to live, got
you miraculously through so much!
You
just knew that there were still so
many lives left to touch.
Love
bites, nudges and head-butts,
and
wisdom I can't begin to measure;
Your
knowing, soulful blue eyes, I'll
always remember and treasure.
I
know you completed your earthy stay,
with
the highest honors and an "A+."
And
like all the other angels, when
your mission is finished you must...
Return to your
home above, where I know you majestically await;
To
greet me with that special "Belle-nudge" as
you open heaven's gate.
Foxi
June
28, 1988 - December 24, 2001
Much
too free for a poem. Nicely
stated — Fiercely Independent.
In
other words, "Oppositional disorder." When
we called her, she ran the other way. Halloween
witches and masks, doorbells & hoses could only trick her a
short while. She wised up — and was off and running again. |
Known
for having....
-
A
Passion for the great outdoors.
- Lying
in the sun.
- Sniffing
for a chipmunk.
- Rolling
in something really smelly.
- Drinking
water while lying down after a long sweaty run
A
Calling
To
Guard Us
A
Love of Life
-
A
nurturing mother to her pups.
- Best
buds to Linda and Mario.
- But
especially her favorite person — TINA!!!!!
-
Who
gave her frosted cookies, warm chicken and rice, walks in the yard
and the front room, special time in the laundry room. She so proudly
showed off her puppies to her.
A
Tough Disposition
Would
not be held back by "Jake abuse" or eye injuries,
epilepsy, kidney problems, high blood pressure, torn ligaments and
casts... cancer, falling out of bed, on occasion. Relentless. Also,
known to give a bite or two, now and then to a vet.
And
Foxi's other side —
Lessons
From Felix
(1979-2002)
Such
a wise old soul.
Who
taught us so much,
Not
with words
But
with his own loving touch.
-
Food
is always GREAT--regardless of the number of teeth you have.
-
Seniority
mush count — oldest gets the attention first, and then again, last.
-
The
more LOVE you give out, the more you have to give.
-
You
can adapt to new surroundings at any age.
- Life
is what YOU decide to make of it.
- There
are always people to love and be loved by.
- A
hug should be a full-body experience.
- If
you want to melt a heart, wrap your arms around the neck and hold on tight.
- Head
butts are to be dealt out daily.
- Life
begins again at age 88 (or so).
- A
cute face can get you everything.
- It's
never too late to make a HUGE difference in others' lives and the world.
- The
more you love, the more you will be loved and MISSED LIKE CRAZY!
Winston
Winston
or Winnie, my head-butting pal;
Was
especially fond of a special gal.
"Winnie",
she called him, "my good-lookin' man; Marry me, Win, I'm your
Number 1 fan!"
Winston
and Ashley --what a pair!
He
so handsome — She so fair.
They
had a furever love;
Now he is her angel above.
Winston's meow was
one of a kind;
A
bellow like that is hard to find.
He
enjoyed work, play, and car rides, too;
And
one or two snuggles just wouldn't do!
Always
kind to new friends in town,
His
presence assured them that mice wouldn't be found.
But
while visitors peacefully slept in the bed;
Winston would place
himself upon the guest's head.
(A
small price to pay; to keep mice away).
For
six wonderful years we enjoyed Winston here;
Although
much too short, I'll
always hold that time dear.
-Linda Harper (February
2004)
A
Blessed Bond
Blackie
loved me with all of his heart;
When
our eyes first met– right from the start..
His
love only grew stronger as time went by;
No
problems with intimacy for this little guy!
Though
many enjoyed his love and affection;
He
and I were blessed with a special connection.
I wish he was given a
longer earthly stay;
My heart longs for "my little boy"
every day.
But
I know that his love will continue to go on; as
it strengthens my commitment to the human-animal bond.
By
helping other people and pets stay together; I
can keep Blackie's spirit alive forever.
-By
Linda Harper, March 2004
  IGGI
DESERVES A GREAT TRIBUTE!
But it’s hard to write with a hole in
my heart; so this will have to do for now:
Iggi boy --What a guy! Indescribably wonderful.
Tough but gentle; determined and willful,
yet loving and thoughtful. Independent, but accepting of his reliance on
others for care and so very trusting.
A dog of few words ----but when he
TALKED, we sure LISTENED!
So grateful, he loved his friends. Funny,
witty, a real character with HUGE character.
A Master teacher:
He taught us how to make the most of
life – disabilities, limitations and all: Going with the flow a day at
a time… right up to his last breath (in my arms).
How we face challenges does not create
soul; it reveals the soul.
What
a soul we saw! And now………………so painfully MISS.
 LUKAS
(March
27, 1991 – July 14, 2006)
I wished
for one more day with you;
Knowing that only one would never do.
To enjoy all the many facets of YOU……
A topnotch
guard at the bedroom gate;
A bedtime snuggler—Absolutely First Rate!
A barker –Oh, Yes! Sometimes without a break.
Very
perceptive – “The Pook” didn’t miss a trick;
And what a comforter to those who were sad or sick!
Sometimes – getting carried away with a lick.
Determined to
have his way and speak his mind;
Socks and stuffed toys were his favorite find!
He wouldn’t budge from the refrigerator door;
When he still had a taste for a little bit more!
He danced with
me – He danced with life;
Fully embracing each day as it came.
So in honor of my beloved Lukas boy;
I will try harder to do the same!
-Linda R. Harper
 BATMAN
May, 1993 -
June, 2005
Batman, also known as Batty, the
Batter, or the Battyboy was a Great Guy!
About a week old --found in a box
with his Mom, Jade and siblings Maverick and Sundance – one might
have thought he was a little bat with tucked in wings
Reserved, polite, a little shy. HUGE
loving eyes, with a quiet little MEOW at times. Liked to hide under
his buddy bed. Bravely fought a cancerous face tumor.
Never a problem or
misdeed, got along with everybody, cats and people alike. Never
asked for much- But gave us ALOT – by just being himself –
The One
and Only: The Batman!
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Blessed Bonds Eternal Flame