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Remember Simon
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Simon was adopted as a rescue when he
was 11 months old. He passed away at Avondale on the 11th
of March, 2010. When he passed, he was 11 years and 11
months old. At one time he weighed in at 126 pounds. He
was a White German Shepherd, but acted like a big ole
friendly Polar Bear. Around the house he would stretch out
and could give the appearance of a white Tiger. When he got
treats or ready to go outside he would stand on his hind
legs and dance around like a show pony. He was extremely
smart, protective of his family when he sensed fear, and was
as gentle as a teddy bear around kids or people he felt
posed no threat. His senses were very accurate and it was
as if he could read our minds. He NEVER let us down or
disappointed us. His loss has left a tremendous hole in our
hearts because he was indeed a member of our family.
Simon, we miss you, we love you, and we are so sorry your
life was cut short.
Love Mom and Dad
Our thanks to
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Remember Misty
I rescued Misty almost 9 years ago.
She was such a good girl, everyone who met her loved her. She loved making
doggy snow angels and riding in our convertible with her hair blowing in the
wind. I know she will be waiting for me and run into my arms the way she always
did when I would get home. Although my heart is broken, I know she is in God’s
hands, where he will keep her safe until we are together again. I love you my
precious girl and miss you terribly. My thanks to the staff at Avondale for all
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"I stood by your bed
last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you
softly, as you brushed away a tear.
"It’s me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here"
I was close to you at
breakfast, I watched you pour the tea.
You were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the
shops today, your arms were getting sore.
I want to take your parcels, I wished I could do more.
I was with you at my
grave today, you tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you
towards the house as you fumbled for the key,
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "It's me".
You looked so very
tired and then you sank into a chair,
I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.
It’s possible for me
to be so near you everyday,
To say to you with certainty "I never went away".
You sat there very
quietly, then smiled, I think you knew,
That in the stillness of that evening I was very close to you.
The day is over.... I
smile and watch you yawning and say,
"Good Night, Sweet Dreams, God Bless, I'll see you in the morning".
And when the time is
right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush to greet you and we’ll stand together side by side.
I have so many things
to show you, there's much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out; then come home and be with me."
Our thanks to
Kathy Huffman for this moving tribute
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We
Remember Mike
Mike Malinois May 8, 1994 ~ June 18, 2009
On August 11, 2000, I rushed Mike to Avondale
where he underwent emergency G.D.V. surgery, which saved his life. He has been
my most wonderful friend for the 9-1/2 years he lived since then.
Thank you Dr. Poulin and Avondale, for so many
years of happiness with Mike. I am broken hearted but also very grateful
for the expert care you gave him.
Our thanks to
Joan H. Lee for this memorial
tribute
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We Remember Chocolate
You were a seven week
teddy bear bundle of joy the day I got you in March 1993 from a farm in Cheney,
Kansas. You were by my side every step of the way through all six addresses I
moved to in that time. You always made our house a home. My life was your
life. I will always love you. You were the best, most loyal friend I've had.
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I miss your big
soulful eyes looking deep into mine.
I miss how you
could always read every emotion I was feeling.
I miss how you
would always wait for me by the front door.
I miss how you
would greet me with your happy face and wagging tail.
I miss you
sleeping right by my bed - every night for 15 years.
I miss you
crouching down and begging to play.
I miss how you
always slept under my coffee table while I was watching TV.
I miss taking you
for walks.
I miss hearing
you "speak."
I miss playing
fetch with you.
I miss how you
ruled the roost in a quiet, dignified way.
I miss hearing
you breathe at night.
I miss you.
Love, Momma Jo
P.S.
Charlie, Twister and Brandi miss you too.
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We
Remember Samuel & Sierra |
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Our loved ones in heaven: Sierra (black poodle), she
was the best therapy dog at the nursing home!!!
Samuel (black cat), he
was the sweetest cat for a big farm cat.
Our thanks to Kim and
Makayla for this memorial tribute
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Our thanks to JoAnn Heiting for Nigel's Memorial Tribute
Oh long night - didn't like the
feeling
Oh long night - sad and crying
Oh long night - had to find
some meaning,
in the center of the pain I
felt inside.
Oh long night - now, I've come
to this place
Oh how long before I someday
die and see your beautiful face.
So it's been told we're just
sand & water my sweet boy,
sand & water and
a million years
gone by,
But we were so much more, 2
soul's connected for life.
I will see you in the light of
a thousand suns,
I will hear you in the sound of
the waves,
I will know you when I come, as
we all will come,
through the doors beyond the
grave.
I know you'll be waiting for me
at Heaven's door,
Oh long night - heal this heart
of sorrow
Oh how long will it be before I
stop calling your name.
Once you were flesh and bone
and we were bursting toward tomorrow,
but all that is left for now is
this unbearable pain.
I love you my dearest friend, Goodbye
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We Remember Shadow
Shadow was
adopted from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa on April 21, 2005. Upon his first
examination at Avondale, he was found to have feline cardiac disease. However,
he healed and recovered from it in a way that astounded his doctors. Shadow was
gentle and loving, always ready with a purr, a kiss, or just to be close when
you needed him. He played the role of both child and guardian, filling a void
in my life that I had never known existed. Shadow passed away due to squamous
cell carcinoma on December 18, 2006. I am forever grateful to the doctors at
Avondale Cat Hospital for their care, kindness, and medical expertise. I will
forever love my Shadow, and miss him. Though I know there will be other feline
loves in my life, no cat will ever take his place.
Our thanks to Alicia Richards for Shadow's Memorial Tribute
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We Remember Gus & Neuman |
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Gus, the Landseer, and Neuman, the Greyhound, were both rescued dogs. They were
best buddies always, even going to the Rainbow Bridge within three months of
each other. Gus loved people, showing off, attention, bread, swimming, taking
care of everyone and everything. He even protected mice from the cat. Neuman
loved other dogs, especially greyhounds, and chasing rabbits when he could -
although he would never hurt the rabbits - if they quit running, he would look
for another to chase.
Gus's and Neuman's footprints will always be with us - in
our hearts and all over our house... from the primer incident. : )
Gus & Neuman will be
missed by all of us.
Our thanks to Ramona & Tom for this
memorial tribute.
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We
Remember Jack
Jack was a special cat that
touched the lives of so many people. He loved everyone he met and everyone
loved him. He was a diabetic and required 2 insulin injections daily and had
asthma. We are so grateful for the wonderful care and love he received from the
staff at Avondale. He passed onto the Rainbow Bridge in August 2006 at the rip
old age of 16. He will forever be in our hearts.
Our thanks to Martha and Doug for Jack's memorial tribute
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