Pet Memorials
Snickers

11-21-01
~ 08/30/10		 During the long hot days of summer Snickers would often run down our country road to a nearby stream. 30 minutes later he'd appear at our door soaking wet waiting for my wife Chere to bring out the towel. Everybody liked Snickers. At first his 125-pound presence was a bit intimidating however his kind and gentle nature would always shine through. The Comed meter reader couldn't wait to get out of her truck to scratch the top of his head. Friends and Strangers alike would comment on his friendliness upon meeting him for the first time. Although he was gentle, he was also protective. In the evening more than once he would run off approaching coyotes while walking with Chere to the Chicken coop. She always felt safe in his company. He was always there for all of us when we needed a little courage. In return for his love and protection we spoiled him beyond imagination. We loved him like a Son and treated him like a King. I think he received more kisses, head rubs and hugs than any other animal on the planet. And now that he is no longer on the planet, we miss him desperately. The scratch at the door is only the wind, toenails clicking on hardwood as he made his way downstairs is just a memory and his cool wet nose sliding under your hand as he awakens you for his morning run is no longer there. We love you!
It's only been 2 months since Puppy was here but it feels like an eternity. We miss her so much everyday. There is going to be an emptiness around here without her for a long time. We buried her out by the field, that way she can always hear the tractors running and keep an eye on the farm. :) We miss her every single day, and it is very hard to think about or even talk about her without getting upset about not having you here any longer. But we do remember her in the best of ways... Thank you Puppy for being such an angel and a blessing to our lives for the last 13 years. We love you and are thankful to have so many pictures of you, not that we could ever forget those big brown eyes and your heart of gold. Thank you for loving us in return. Brad & Sherry Hansen Puppy
1997
~ 05/03/2010
Kitter Katter

1996
~ 4/2009		 Kitter was the coolest cat I ever had. He had been in the family for 13 years, first with my brother and his family then to me. Kitter was very playful and loved chasing shadows, attacking the ripples in the bed sheets, and fetching plastic milk rings (That's right! A cat that fetched!) He was a very "talkative" cat. I would walk into a room where he was and say, "What's up, Kitter?" He would respond with a chirpy cheery "meo-meeow" while nodding his head. He was the greatest cat I ever had and will be greatly missed! It will be hard to find another like him.
George was the best cat EVER. Jimmy brought him home so tiny he fit in the palm of Jimmy's hand. He jumped on the bed, curled himself up under my chin and has slept with me every night since then. George loved everybody & every critter. He was sooooo laid back. I always though if he could talk he would say "Hey Dude, What's up?" Like a beatnik type voice. :) He is missed terribly and always will be. I know he's in a better place though and is no longer in pain. I'll never be able to open a bag of Temptations Cat Treats without looking for him to come running. He was our special son and loved more than words can say. We miss you Georgey! George
Sept 1992
~ June 9 2010
Allie

April 2003
~ July 22,2010		 Allie lived life to the fullest, even after she was sick! She loved her doggie biscuits and animal crackers up until a couple of days before we lost her. She had a beautiful red coat that distinguished her!
Of course, she loved attention from us and we were happy to give it!
She was such a "baby" (I used to call her "whiner")because when she really wanted in the house, she would whine. Before she had puppies the first time, I wondered if she would make a good mother because she was such a baby herself. She WAS THE BEST MOTHER we could have asked for! She gave us three litters of cute puppies over the years.
She always knew when we went to visit Dr. Laura as soon as we entered the parking lot. She remembered a surgery she had had there and after that, refused to get out of the vehicle and had to be carried in! She was fine once inside...perhaps a little nervous. Her treat afterward was a Casey's donut with frosting and sprinkles. That also was her last treat before we took her to have her put down,
We all miss her very much, but she is no longer suffering!
Her best gift to us was Obie, one of her puppies who is now almost four years old. He is still adjusting to her absence as are we!
Marvin was a wonderful cat. I kidded him that he must be part dog, because he always met me at the door whenever I came home. I never had to look for him. I'll always miss my Bear! Marvin
2000
~ 7/2010
Butch

10/06
~ 3/10		 Butch, the most vicious mini dach.there ever was except in the presence of the vacuum cleaner! He was little but mighty till the end. Even as his spine was working against him he could still whip you with his ever wagging tail. He was protective of Mom and Dad but especially of Michelle. He was obedient only to his Daddy and occasionally Mommy. He was Michelles little Butchy Bear and Little Prince. He was Daddy's little army brat, and Mom just called him Onery. He was here for only 3 1/2 years but will be missed forever. We brought him home and put him to rest with his favorite toys and half of his fuzzy yellow blanket. Michelle sleeps with the other half. She painted his marker and brings him flowers. He was the littlest but toughest dog we have ever had. We love you Butchy! Love Dad, Mom, and Michelle
A dog well-loved; and who loved well. Very, very well. We miss you! Daisy
1999
~ 3/7/10
Medic
N/A
~ 2/1/10		 Medic, You were my best friend for many years. Letting you go was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. I will miss our walks together, our playtime together, the way you cocked your head to the side. You were my not only my friend but also my protector. You will be greatly missed. I know that you are where you need to be right now, I know that you are finally happy and healty again. I still cry over you. I Love You with all my heart. Love Mom
Rowdy was given to us from our Grandmother who was dying of cancer. He was really fond of us all but Katie was his prime caretaker. They had a special bond and she took care of him through thick and thin. We all care for that cat in our own way. He was a very loving cat, he'd even cuddle and nuzzle a catus. It's a shame because this happened all of a sudden but he was getting old and we can all know he is now with his true owner who has also passed. He slept a lot or he'd come meowing to you for attention, he was very well known for rubbing into you, preferably your leg. Besides Grandma's cat, he was known as Katie's BabyBear. We'll miss the loving thing, and at least he is resting in peace. Rowdy
Two Spots

Spring 1993
~ Oct. 2009		 The best animal we could have asked for was our cat Two Spot. He was so loved and he knew it. He was always there for my husband and myself, with his great soft mew. He loved to get me up every morning for work. Two Spot knew the time for everything in the house, so smart, so loveable this lap cat. My husband would often, say if he only could talk to us in English. This house is so different with out him, he was a great cat. Loved that cat!
Emily blessed our lives for almost 18 years. We have had many dogs through the years and Emily was a truly GOOD Dog. She needed to be corrected once for each offense when young and she never forgot. There was no guile in Emily. As God delights in His creation we have no doubt that He is delighting in Emily now. Emily
1992
~ 2009
Coco
2-25-08
~ 8-14-09		 Coco was our baby. She was a princess in every right. She loved to cuddle, watch t.v., and especially run and play with her sister, Blue. She was only with us a short time, but in that time she taught us so much. Her final lesson was for us to live for today, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us. We know someday we will see her. For now, she is guarding the pearly gates.
his name was chance eugene dixon . and he was a very important part of are family he was like a son to me he went on car rides he slept with me and where ever i went he went and i loved him to death ..CHANCE was a friendly dog and was happy when u took him on walks . when we first got him he had one ear sticking up and one ear down . he was so CUTE .! chance got put to sleep cause he was so old .chance had his last dog treat from dogs gourment my daughter bought him his last treat .:( chance was my best friend he was always happy when i got home from work .well my FAMILY will MISS CHANCE VERY VERY VERY VERY MUCH . rip CHANCE EUGENE DIXON we love u to death ..:( chance
2-1-00
~ 7-21-09
 
Mooch
1992
~ 07/08/2009		 Hi Mooch,I miss you. You were the best dog I ever met. I love you.~~Brianna hey mooch,we've been through everything miss you lots [sob,sob]~~love Dana hey mooch, I miss u alot already.and ur the best dog anyone can ask for! ~~love,Dalton love you mooch~~Joshua I love you Mooch. You were a really good dog and I am grateful that you lived as long as you did. I miss you, buddy. ~love, Ciara~ Hey Moochie Coochie! You were an old man, of about 14, when you allowed me to come into your life. You were my instant buddy. Constantly at my feet, I was always tripping over you. Forever loyal, always forgiving. It was very difficult for us to let you leave our family. We know it was best for you, but it doesn't make the pain any less for us. Love you, Buddy and meet you on Rainbow Bridge~~your step-mom Stephanie
You lived a long and joy filled life Moochie and I know its gonna take us awhile to adjust to you not being here with us any longer. I'm going to miss you greeting me at the door every morning when I get home from work no matter the amount of pain you were in just to get a pat on the head. You'll never be replaced, there'll always be a special place in all of our hearts. Friends of the family also. Love and miss you much forever. Moochie
1992
~ 2009
Milo Dakota Goswick

Dec. 14 2001
~ May 17 2009		 Hi, I'm Sydney. Milo was my baby boy and I'm crying writing this. I loved him so much. I had taught him every trick known to man and he loved to practice them with me. We went on walks every day, playing outside all the time. It makes me cry seeing me laying in my bed at night and him not there. We spent so much great time together and he shouldn't have been taken at only age 8. An awful bite by a Brown Recluse spider made my baby boy's life come to an end on that awful day, only 2 days ago. Although, people have brought me generous gifts, they will never fill the empty space in my heart. Thinking about you being dead, Milo is unbelievable. It hurts mt heart so much and i miss you and want you to know that you were the best dog i've ever had, although, being 11, I've only had 1 dog, you. Milo, you will always be the best and I loved you, o love you and always will love you, forever and eternity. I will always remember your spunky sprit, positive attitude and love for all of your family members. I love you and please don't forget your time spent with me. And please be happy in doggy heaven. I hope the big knot on your back is gone and all of your pain to. I miss you and love you buddy.
Having a pet is like having a child and when the pet is gone, it causes a hole in your heart. It is only made worse when you find out a young one is sick and there is nothing you can do to make them better. My Charlie, a loving, friendly, fiery cat could always make me smile. When we moved two years ago, he learned to love his new home, especially because there were mice to chase, catch, and torture me with. My favorite memory is when he brought a live mouse to bed. I thought I was going to jump out of my skin! I woke up to him jumping all around the bed and noticed something running right toward my pillow. Charlie also seemed to think I needed all of the dead mice too. I like to think they were little "I love you mom" gifts. Each day that goes by little thoughts of Charlie stay with me. He was a good "brother" and friend to the other cats. I will always miss my "Little Man". Charlie
N/A
~ May 2, 2009
 
Montana
11/00
~ 4/21/09

Montana - Along with Ranger and Nikki, my other two that passed away, you were my keepers. You helped me through the most difficult times of my life and you will forever be my best friends. You were always there to lay your head on my lap whenever I was down. You always got along with all the other dogs, who are terribly lonely without you and can't seem to cheer up no matter how hard I try. I can not express how special you were to me and the whole family. We always felt safer with you by our side, and as so, you are and have been known as the guardian. You can not know how much we now and will always miss you. We can only take comfort in knowing that we will meet again someday. Til we meet again, love you always!
Molly-Moll as I would always call you. It breaks my heart knowing you are gone. I can tell Dakota misses you. You and he always had so much fun chasing each other. I hope where-ever your spirit has taken you, that are having fun. Everyone at home misses you, even the plastic stuff you always chewed up and left the pieces everywhere. I would take you back in heart beat if I could. I miss those big ol' brown eyes looking at me saying pet me. Or waiting for some table scraps while we ate dinner. You were a good girl and we will never forget you Molly-Moll. We love you lots! Molly
July 2002
~ Feb 2009
Boomer
June 25,2006
~ Feb 12,2009		 We fell in love with the boxer breed after we rescued our Sandy. They say boxer are like potatoe chips, you just can't have one. It was love at first sight with him and I fell in love with him deeply. He was my boy. In Aug. I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and he was my best buddy, my reason to get up in the morning. I went though I lot and he was always there making me laugh. Then in Feb. my neighbor thought that he lived long enough. she poisoned both my beloved boxer. They died 6 days apart and ours lives changed forever. We since have adopted 2 new pups, one is a boxer, but they can't replace the 2 we lost. I cry daily for my Boomie. I just can't understand why anyone could do such a horrible thing. I love and miss you very much Boom. You were my world
We adopted Sandy and she became our lives. She was the 1st boxer we owned and was such a clown. She loved cookies and double cheeseburgers. She went with us everywhere but work. Our world started to crumble in Feb. when our neighbor poisoned both her and our other boxer. They died 6 days apart. We love you and miss you Bean!
 		 Sandy
N/A
~ 2-6-2009

Penny
9-11-08
~ 3-9-09

 Penny was and still is my heart. They say time heals but almost a month has past and it hurts just as much as it did the day it happened. My daughter makes pictures everyday saying I miss my penny and my youngest doesn't understand she just says she's sleeping somewhere else. I understand the rules of the road and your not supposed to brake for animals but the speed limit is posted especially in town so that if something should happen if you were doing the speed limit you should be able to brake in time. No one would run over a child but what the person who hit my dog doesn't realize is penny was just as much of a child to me as my two girls and they ripped my heart out when they took her from us. The ironic thing of it all is that after 3 days at the vet crying and hoping for a good call saying she was still alive at least I bring her home thinking my world is normal again and penny would make it to her 6th month. a week to the day she was hit and killed. We all miss her and wish we could change things desperately. its hard to let go of the idea that she wont come jumping on the bed to steal my pillow and I definitely cant stop crying just yet when she is talked about. We will love u always penny!!
My sweet Daisy. The baby of the family. You left us with only 4 short years of time. It wasn't enough. It's been a couple years now and I still wish I could have done more. Just a baby and you were diagnosed with an auto immune disease that took you from us. I can only hope and imagine you are playing at Rainbow Bridge, waiting for us. My little "Sweet Pea," You'll always be with me in my heart. We miss you girl!

Daisy
July 25, 2003
~ May 11, 2007

Ranger

 

We buried Ranger today and I’m going to miss my dog. I’m going to miss him for the same reasons I hope I am missed when I leave this life; because he was loyal, dependable, and diligent in his responsibilities.

 Ranger was a farm dog, a mixed breed with a Retriever’s coat, a Pyrenees’ face and warm, brown eyes that were alert and loving. He took his watchdog duties quite seriously and sounded the alarm anytime an unfamiliar vehicle pulled into the drive. He kept our property free from varmints for nearly a decade and made sure any wandering wildlife knew when they had ventured too near his turf.

 Ranger was a smart dog, too, in his own way. He knew the routines of the home, the boundaries of our property and his role in our family. Despite his sometimes ferocious demeanor when challenging a newcomer to our house, he was gentle with all the kids and tolerated the antics of the smaller pets in the house.

 His one fault, if it could even be called that for it was an instinct bred into him, was his penchant for trying to herd slow-moving cars and trucks that passed our house. Without any sheep to corral, Ranger used the next best things; the UPS truck and the school bus.

He was a great dog and we miss him very much.  The Buscher family
 

Missy Marie, you and your brother came into our lives full of love and joy. You were smaller than daddy's shoe when we brought you home. We loved you from the moment we saw you and we will never stop loving you even though you no longer are with us. We will always remember the huge smile you gave us every time we came home. We will also always remember how much you hated getting a bath. You were so ornery to bathe! Always making the biggest mess you could by shaking, I know it was just o pay me back for bathing you. How we worried about you and Scamp adjusting when we brought our first baby home from the hospital. No need to worry though, you somehow just knew she belonged with us and you loved her instantly. You did the same with the other babies as they came home. We are so blessed that each one of the kids got to grow up with you. We lost one of our family members when you passed away. There will always be a hole in our hearts that will never be filled. You will always be our baby girl Missy Marie. We love you and miss you! 

Dad and Mom

Missy Marie

 

Scamper
 

Scamper, you were one of the orneriest dogs I've ever known but also one of the most loved dogs that will every live. Oh my goodness how we loved you and still do! You protected our home so well. I remember the day we found you in the alley. Someone had dumped you. How anyone could be so cruel to have dumped a beautiful dog like you I will never know, but I do know we were better for it, to have you in our lives was such a blessing!  We could always find you laying in front of the window looking out the back, on patrol or laying in the living room with your family making sure everyone was safe. We lost you way too early, it hurt so bad! We will never forget you Scamper Boy!! Our lives are better for having had and loved you for 13 years. God blessed our lives through your unconditional love all those years. We are glad you are running and playing with all the other ornery dogs but we will forever miss you.

The Soule Family