Sweet Oscar was a bright light who was always loving and very sweet. He was a calming force to our other pets and we all miss him very much.

-Jennifer Merola and Emily Falcon

Fanny and Bailey were inseparable and always together.  Although she had been healthy all her life, Fanny developed a serious heart problem that was discovered when she was around 15 years old. Meanwhile, Bailey had  become blind from an adrenal disease. Fanny would touch noses with Bailey and then Bailey would follow her around the house or wherever they were.

For years, Fanny was a constant companion for my husband and she mourned my husband for about 6 weeks after he died.  At first, she kept running to the door – she was wearing herself out looking for him.  A friend suggested that we take her to the funeral parlor to help her understand that he didn't abandon her. While she did mourn, she never again looked for him.

Fanny was a wonderful companion and she and Bailey got me through my husband's sudden death.  I wanted Fanny to live forever, but I knew that to keep her alive longer than I did would have been very selfish. I held her in my arms and cried while they administered the medicine that would end her life. Losing her was especially difficult because she was a living link to my late husband. She died 8 years (almost to the day) after he died.  Now, Bailey and I mourn for Fanny, and we will move forward in time without our beloved Fanny.

-Lois Quinlan

Gunther truly was a gentle giant. We fell in love with him half a world away. I was waiting in Kuwait for a flight home from Iraq when I saw his picture on a shelter adoption web page. I e-mailed my friend who worked at the shelter and asked her to hold him for me; my husband and I would be there to bring him home. Gunther became part of our family the day after I arrived home. He was such a great ambassador for rescue dogs. He was a caring therapy dog and brought so much happiness to those who had so little. Gunther was always so willing to love unconditionally and was special beyond words. When Jake passed away, he comforted us, and when we adopted two more shelter dogs, he showed them the ropes at home.

Unfortunately, his body could not keep up with what his mind wanted to accomplish and he succumbed to end-stage arthritis. Gunther passed over to the Rainbow Bridge right before I left for Afghanistan. I know that he could never leave me without saying goodbye. He truly was a gift and we are grateful for the time that he shared with us.

-Laurie Spraga and Anthony Graciano

Jake was diagnosed with liver cancer in October 2009. We were told that we would have him at most six more months, but Jake knew better. He had work to do before he went to the Rainbow Bridge. He had to make sure his Daddy made it home safe and sound from Iraq in April 2010 before he would let go. Jake stayed strong for as long as he could and crossed over in June at the age of 12. He is forever loved and adored by his people and the rest of his four-legged furry family.

-Laurie Spraga and Anthony Graciano

Shera was a sweet, gentle, life-long friend whom we miss very much!

-Mark and Kathy Lyon

We adopted Teddy from the Connecticut Humane Society back in September 2002 and he gave us nothing but joy, love, companionship and lots of laughs righ up until the end. As Jenn put it, "Teddy played the 'pillow game' for goldfish and would let me know if I did not follow the mealtime routine!" Teddy was indeed a special, one-of-a-kind boy.

-Don and Carol Schoeck

In memory of Muffin, the small, delicate, 8 lb. maltese, born 6/4/97 and died an untimely death on 3/1/08. Much missed by his wooly brother, who was always by his side, and his human family. Muffin, we miss the way you pranced around instead of walking, and always rolled on your back for a tummy scratch whenever we came home. If we could turn the clock back a year, we would let you do your favorite thing (jumping up on the dishwasher door and licking the dishes, which got you into so much trouble), for as long as you like. Your human mommy has cried many tears, and still can't bear the thought she was not there to bid your safe passage to heaven. We will remember you always.

-Graham, Rebecca, Guy and Teddy Cooper

We lost our beloved Molly, the yellow lab on the left, in September 2008. She was only 14 months old. Here she is pictured with her littermate sister, Maggie. Molly died of bone cancer. From the time she started limping, noticed by Theresa and Jenn of Paws & People Too, until she died, it was only 7 weeks. We tried everything, including chemotherapy and radiation, to save her.

We miss Molly very much. She was the friendliest, most lovable, most ornery, most polite — look at the way she always crossed her legs — and the best sister to Maggie that anyone could meet. We love you Molly. We know heaven is a happier place because you are there.

-Linda and Richard Marcus and Maggie

We remember Bogey!

After 16 1/2 years of companionship, it was time to let my furry friend go. He came to me a little guy and never grew much (after all he was a wirey haired daschund). He thought he was a 100-pound rottweiler. It was that "Napoleon Thing." Bogey was a junk food junkie. He loved his pupperoni treats, french fries and cheese. He would go for a walk on his terms. Just like he did everything else.

He was small, but a big prescence in my life. He would watch for me out the window and always know when my car turned on the street. Bogey was a great companion and I'll always miss him. But he is in a better place now with his dog buddies -Schnitzel and Lucy.

-Sandy Lind

Our beloved Genoa came to us as a foster when she was a mere youngster, full of energy, and a holy terror - in other words - a typical Schip. She settled quickly into our pack, and it wasn't long before we knew she'd never leave.Genoa learned to love sailing, swimming, taking long walks with her pals Scupper and J.J. and, eventually, Bear.

When I was so seriously ill in 2005, it was visits from her and her pals that gave me a reason to live and enabled me to recover. Both of us will miss her antics and her wonderful doggy kisses.

... Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you
... I loved you so -- 'twas Heaven here with you.

-Joani DeHaven-McGovern and Mike McGovern

Oscar was our special boy! He shared our lives for two short years, but filled our hearts with lots of joy in that short time. Thank you Oscar! We miss you.

-Theresa Gavin Overbey.