Faithful Friends

Mitch was a beautiful and very friendly german shepherd cross. He lived
for many years in Kinglake - roaming around the 5 acres with his sister
LuLu (who passed away this year at 16 yrs).

Mitch was born on Valentine’s day 14/2/1991 and died on 7/10/2007 -
making him 16 1/2 years old. Mitch spent many years working in Aged
Care Home as a Pet Therapy dog and was loved by all for his kind
and generous nature. He did not like to swim and only went swimming
when he was 6 years of age!!

He loved his food and riding in the car - he was my dearest friend and I
cared and loved him dearly - in the later years he suffered badly with
Cushings Disease and I used to carry him out each day to go for his little
walks - he struggled with small steps - ballerina steps my dad called them.
But he loved being outside each day - it was the hardest thing I ever
had to do - but Mitch had a very large tumour growing and he never let
on or complained.

He passed away on sunday afternoon 7/10/2007 being cuddled and
held all night as he could no longer stand up.

I miss you dearly and with all my heart - you were faithful, loyal,
loving and special and I am proud that I could be there to the very end
with you - bless your little soul, Mitch you are with Lulu now and I
miss you both very much.

I am so proud and honoured to have known such devotion - you
were there for me in my terrible times of hurt and abandonment. you
will never be forgotten my little furry friends.

Love and hugs ROSE.

Ricki - my wonderdog.

Terrier Cross, female, aged 13.5

Came home with me from RSPCA July 1995, and spent each moment of the passing years just wanting to be with me and do whatever it is I was doing. If I was walking, she’d come, of course. But so too, when I sat, or gardened, or slept or showered. She sometimes went to work with me too.

Ricki has been my constant companion for such a long time; I still see her little face everywhere.

Thank you, my beloved pooch, for your generous companionship and love.

Sleep sweetly.

Kim Cruickshank
Reservoir, Vic

Bella was a best friend for my other Toy Poodle Buddy.

Bella started vomiting on a Friday on and off I took her to the vet Monday morning (My 40th Birthday) they kept her in for the whole week test after test they couldn’t find what was wrong and she was weaker by the day so I had to make that awful decision to stop the pain she was in and let her travel up to heaven and wait for me.

I really thought she’d be sleeping on my bed and sitting on my lap for years to come.

I miss you everyday.

- Tracey Dean

Name of Pet: Mifi
Breed of dog: Chihuahua
Date of death: 18/11/07
Age at death: 16 years and 4 months
Where and when acquired: Breeder in 1991
Length of time with you: 16 Years & 4 months
Your Name: Sue
Your general locality address: Footscray, VIC

Mifi was a very happy and healthy 16 year old, although deaf and partially blind the
smell of food would perk him up and have him running like a puppy. A massive
seizure on Sunday afternoon took you. Mifi came a couple of weeks before my 7th
Birthday and it’s hard to even remember life without you. I miss feeding you and
watching you fall asleep on my lap. You’re now resting peacefully under a tree in
the middle of back yard. We miss you dearly and will forever cherish the years you
were with us.

Jacky Spaz: kelpie/bull terrier cross, adopted from The Lost Dogs’ Home on 19th November, 1999 at 14 weeks old. Passed away suddenly in his sleep on 26th August, 2007 at age 8.

Jack was my best friend, my family, my world. I feel so lonely and lost without him. I really thought he’d be sleeping on my bed for years to come.

My spazzy one I love you so much and I always will. You will always be in my heart and I count the minutes until we meet again. xx

Allison (Melbourne, Vic)

Maltese : Benji passed away on November 30th 2006 aged 6 months.

We adopted you from a friend at only 8 weeks old. The minute I laid eyes on you, I knew you were to be mine. You were my baby boy, and god took you away far too early. When we took you to the vet to be de-sexed your life was taken from us suddenly. You were my darling, my everything. I loved you more than anyone ever could.

Every night when I got home you would come running to greet me with a big cuddle. You were a bundle of joy and i loved having you.
I would do anything to bring back those gorgeous puppy dog eyes. I love you baby boy and i miss you so much.

R.I.P. BENJI BABY

Ashleigh
Mill Park

Sadly missed, Missy Beagle after long illness, sent to Rainbow Bridge on 30th August 2007 aged 11years 10months.

Missy came to us aged 6 and half from owners who no longer wanted her. She was a real little character, and won a place in many hearts, getting up to all sorts of tricks, like opening her own can of sardines after pulling out a wire draw to get to them !! She is remembered by many and missed by all… We love you Missy, enjoy a well earned rest, little girl!!!

-Laine, Tully and Sophie and the Griswalds from Paynesville, Victoria

Ran was put to sleep on 12.08.07 due to complications with his heart. He was 3 days off 11. He came home to me when I was 16 at 8 weeks old, and never left my side. I have been blessed by Ran being in my life and hold him dear to my heart. He was the most loving, cuddly, goof ball you could ever meet. I have proven people’s beliefs wrong that Rotti’s are vicious and scary, Ran was the complete opposite!

Ran, I miss you more than you could ever imagine, the house is not the same without you here. I miss your nudgies; your snoring at night and most of all your company.

Ben and I will be waiting for those nudgies when we meet you at Rainbow Bridge.

R.I.P old man

15.08.96 – 12.08.07

Linda and Ben
Xxx

R.I.P. Minka 27/08/93 - 04/06/07.

A gorgeous German Shepherd with such a gentle and loving nature. She was loved so much by everyone who met her. It was so hard saying goodbye. She will be truly missed, it is still a struggle not having her here as she touched so many hearts and she will never be forgotten.

Melissa, Carnegie VIC

Maltese-Terrier Cross Penny passed away in June 2007 at almost 14 years of age.

She was a beautiful, friendly, happy and sweet little dog who brought much joy to our family. Meant to be on a weekend visit from the pet store,
we fell in love immediately and she ended up staying for good. With us through it all, she lived with us in Melbourne, then on to Ballarat in 1998, where she remained till her passing. Penny was a member of our family, a companion to our cat Milligan and she will be missed terribly. She was my best friend.