My sweet Cookie,

I am so lost right now. The unbearable guilt of having to make that hard decision of letting you go is killing me. I keep hearing that I did the right thing for you and ended your pain. But, I can’t find it in me to feel that way right now..

Today was so difficult not being able to do our everyday routine. You waking me up at 5am to eat. Me giving you your meds and cleaning up after you. You greeting me and kissing my forehead when I get home from work is one of the things I will miss the most.

I miss you so much and I picture you everywhere you used to like to lay down for naps.

You will forever live in my heart my sweet Cookie. Please visit me ♥️ I love you!

Love,

Mom

My sweet Molly-Moo,

Baby girl. Princess. I'm heartbroken as I write this. It's been only a couple of days since I found you lifeless at the bottom of the pool. It never should have been that way - you didn't deserve that. I promised to always take care of you and never let you be scared and I feel like I let you down. You were always there for me and I feel like I wasn't there for you when you needed me the most. I will never know what really happened but I pray you didn't suffer or feel any pain and you went peacefully. In the days leading up to your passing you had stopped eating and you weren't really acting like yourself. I wondered if you were trying to tell me it was your time - maybe it was. Maybe you didn't want me to be there when you passed - maybe you wanted to spare me in that moment. I'll never know for sure.

I hope you know how much I loved you and still love you. You came into my life when I needed you the most - and you chose me as your person. You were always so sweet and precious even though you had a little attitude thrown in. You didn't like strangers and usually took awhile to warm up to people but you showed the sweetest love to the those you cared about. You were such a good girl. I have so many wonderful memories and pictures of you.

We miss you terribly. I think your brother misses you too - he looks for you or sniffs around your bed sometimes. He loved you as much as we did. You will be in our hearts forever. Remember, Mama loves you.

Love always,

Mama, Jen, and Phoenix

My sweet Hercules,

Words cannot describe what I am feeling now. I have had you for 10 years my baby boy. I remember the joy when I was 17 years old and held you for the first time in my arms. My mom didn't know anything. You were a craiglist puppy I got for $100. I had to convince the owner to drop the price on you and he made me promise to take good care of you. I tried my best for 10 years. You stayed at my mom's house because I just couldn't take you away from them either. You were out first official family dog. Thanks to you, everyone in the family eventually got their own puppy. You brought us peace and love in the family. I will always appreciate you and remember you. Nobody will ever replace you. I remember when my mom first found out she was a bit mad, but after a while you convinced her to let you stay. We went to the park together and played in the backyard. Once I moved out, I always stopped by to say hello. But you're favorite thing to do, was grab a rock and roll it around. Not sure why haha. But that was your thing, and that's why your teeth started to grind down due to all the rocks you would bite and roll. There are many things I can tell you. Many stories to tell about you. But unfortunately, yesterday, the doctor told us "his life is more negative than positive." My heart shattered to pieces. I had hoped there was a cure, a medication or something. But to hear those words ring across the room, made me want to scream at the top of my lungs. I am so sorry you were in much pain. You weren't able to walk anymore without assistance at all times. Your arthritis got the best of you. You got so skinny and lost weight quickly. You didn't even want to eat anymore. I haven't been able to sleep well. I have been crying all week. I fell asleep crying and now all I can do is think to myself that you aren't in pain anymore. I love you so much. Be good to Jimmy and Tia Alba ok? They are going to take care of you. Of course, God will too. Whenever you want to come visit please do. I am so sorry Hercules. Thank you for being in our lives. 😭🩷

Love,

Sam, your mom 🩷

My dearest August Hunter,

Losing you was worse than losing a child because you were infallible you were unconditional love as Jesus loves us all without limits. You taught me more in your life and death than any human . I love you . I am sorry I let you down . I thought I would be gone before you but I need to stay to get my soul in order with God. You were in so much pain I caused that pain by not being good and kind and loving. I need to turn to Jesus you have led me to Him in losing you . I will be home with you soon . Please Rest Please just Relax and find sweet comfort with Our Lord. You were a soul without sin but I need to repent and I need to change my heart .

I love you . I miss you . I am longing to be with you again. Please know mommy loves you so much. A million kisses.

Love,

Your Mom

My dearest Toby ,

You may be gone but you will never be forgotten I hope your having the best time on heave I hope you have all the tennis ball you can imagine I hope you can play in all the snow you want and most important I hope you know how much I love you I remember hearing all the story’s about you when you where a baby as I was too I thank you for everything Toby for listen to me when I had no one and being there for me when I was sick I miss you so much boy and I hope you doing amazing and your not in pain boy I miss you so much and Ik it’s wrong but I wish you where still here the house feels so empty with out you I miss when you would lay on top of me think you where a lap dog or when you would leave your hair all over or when you would greet me at the door I miss the little things like when I would sneak you food under the table I miss you Toby I love you so much sweet boy

Love always,

Leah

My dearest Coco,

We just lost you last night, and today has been hard. I remember finding you when I was in college on my family’s farm, and you let me pick you up immediately. I remember introducing you to my then boyfriend, and I remember moving you in with us once we got married. I remember years of you hopping on our bed to say goodnight, then hopping back on to say good morning. You always, always purred with me. You sat with me when I cried and loved on me when I was stuck in bed with depression. You grew to tolerate Chuckles the Cat when we introduced him to you, and we appreciate that. You were honestly the best cat ever, and the house feels emptier and quieter with you gone. I know it’ll get better, but right now it’s hard. We love you, Coco. I’m glad you’re not in anymore pain. 15 years of knowing you doesn’t seem long enough, but I’m just glad you’re okay and no longer in pain. We all love you, and thank you for loving us so well.

Love always,

Mama, Daddy and Chuckles

Dear Josie,

You were our family.

I loved you so much. You were such a good companion to me, and my partner in crime for such a long period of my life. I loved coming home to your joyful presence and cannot express how much you comforted me.

You were the sweetest dog I have ever met. So snuggly, perceptive and wise. You took such good care of me, and I hope you know how much you were loved.

Saying goodbye is one of the hardest things I have done. I tried to be there for you as you have been there for me. I’m so grateful that I got to witness your whole life. What an amazing thing.

I will miss you every time I take a walk. I will see you in the imprint you left on Ellie. Andre and I will always think of you and miss you as part of our family.

You were so stoic throughout your whole life and up until the end. You were surrounded by the people who love you most, and I hope that comforted you. I know you didn’t understand what was happening. I think you knew or could feel that your body was aging. You outlived all predictions, and I want to thank you for your strength and for giving us so much borrowed time.

I love you, and I will miss you.

Love,

J

My sweet Bodie boy,

It has been one month since you have been gone. The pain is so deep I can hardly stand it. I cry just about every day. I don’t want to accept you are gone. The separation anxiety is so bad. I know I need to let you go but I don’t know how.

I see you everywhere. Everything in this dam house reminds me of you. You never left my side. I try to think happy thoughts about you, but it just makes the tears start. How can you be gone at such a young age. You were suppose to be here me and papa.

I love you so much and miss you so much!

My sister got me a stuffed French bulldog and I hold him every night wishing it was you. I pray that God will take the pain away.

My friends tell me this hurt is normal and will take time. I feel like it is never going to go away.

One bright spot is papa and I have put our name in for another fur baby. They will never replace you! Maybe though it will help me heal. It won’t be for another 7 or so months and hopefully everything will be better.

For now my sweet Bodie I’ll try to remember the fun times we had together. I love you till I leave this earth!

Missing you,

Mama

My sweet Bear,

My little guy. You were only 8 months old. You had so much life ahead of you, and I always blame myself for not taking better care of you. I know the last couple weeks of your life you were in pain and I'm sorry I didn't notice sooner. We did what we thought was best by laying you to rest and I hope you understand. I'm not a believer in God but I hope one day we'll be reunited. I can't accept that I'll never be with you again.

You were my shadow and went everywhere I did even if it was just a few steps. You'd lay under my desk when I'd work. You'd wait for me outside the bathroom door if I locked you out. Now I wish I never did. The house feels so empty without you. I've never felt this type of anguish before and I'm so lonely without you. Every night I turn to your crate and cry that you're not asleep by my side. I think about you all the time and wake up hoping everything was nightmare. Everyone who met you loved you, even if you were a little crazy for them. I cherished your happy-go-lucky and goofy nature. You were so smart and full of joy.

Thank you for giving me the best six months of my life. Thank you for the goodbye kisses. Thank you for allowing me to be your mama. There will never be another boy like you. I know you loved me as much as I love you.

Love,

Mama

To Chai Chai,

Chai, my stanka, Mimi and I miss you so much. We didn’t want you to continue to suffer! I hope you forgive us as we are forgiving ourselves. We are thankful to have you in our lives for 13 years. You brought us so much joy, funny moments and cuddle moments. I remember when I would teach classes and you would quietly sleep in the chair next to me. I remember when Mimi moved in and you would wake her up at 5 in the morning to feed you. You had us wrapped around your paw prints! We are missing you so much. We cried so hard and still crying after making the decision to let you go in a peaceful and loving manner. Everyone misses you including Papa. You will forever be my first fur baby and I will forever love you and the memories and unconditional love and support we shared!

Love,

Andrea aka Mama Cat