Animal Companion Remembrances

In memory of Abbie, the center of Coleen Petersen’s family for 15 years. “No matter where we were or what we were doing, we always said we can’t wait to get home to see Abbie.  Whether we walked outside for five minutes or were gone for hours, she welcomed us the same–with excitement, kisses, and zoomies. Abbie loved adventures and being outdoors at her favorite places–beaches, lakes, parks, and hikes in the woods.  We gave her such a great life, but she gave us so much more.  The unconditional love and joy she gave us is something we will always carry in our hearts.”  Remembrance donation by Suzanne Sorel.

Tulee (7-9-2013 to 9-2-2024), beloved companion of Glo Webel. “Tulee was my sweet companion and significant other for 11 years. She loved playing frisbee, walking in the woods, snuggling and eating treats.” Remembrance by Dean Surkin and Jacqueline Birnbaum

In remembrance of Maria and Albert DiMeglio’s Samuel. “Samuel was the last of the triplets.  We paid tribute to his brothers, Sam and Samson already here at the Binky Foundation.  Samuel was a total sweetheart.  He loved basking in the sunlight and snuggling up to me.  He was loving, funny, loyal, playful, the ruler of the cats with a gentle but stern paw.  He was my very dear companion.”  Remembrance donation by Maria and Albert DiMeglio, July 2024.

In memory of Ninja.  “You were only 7 months old when you died. Not a moment has went by that Lucy and I have not cried because you’re gone. Thank you God for taking care of him until we meet again.  We love and miss you.” Remembrance by Christina Baker, Emporia, KS.

In remembrance of Queenie: “She arrived with her regal name and lived up to it – elegant, beautiful and in charge. Her playful side could always be coaxed out by her favorite human and my husband, Lars, who roughed her up and made her bark. After he passed she was never the same but she became my steady shadow because she knew how much I needed her. I can only imagine their happy reunion in the realm beyond.”  Remembrance donations by Jennifer Bickford, Karalyn Dorn and Margret Bazany.

In celebration of Jazz, companion to Jacqueline, Dean, and Jazz’s sister Delilah. “Jazz has succumbed to late-stage kidney disease (among a host of other health problems). We adopted him on January 22, 2011, when he was around 2 years old. He has spent almost all his life with us. We will miss his wagging tail, his sweet nature, his curiosity about everything around him, and his steady devotion to our family. Here’s a photo of him on the day he joined our family.”  Jacqueline Birnbaum, Dean Surkin, and their beautiful pup Delilah. Remembrances by Susie and Jason Ciofalo and Mickey and Peter Bickford, January 2024.

In memory of Nichole Gray’s Willie. After the death of her beloved dog King Arthur (see Remembrance 2019), Nichole Gray opened her heart and her home to Willie. Willie was a five-year old rescue, a dog who had been severely traumatized in her prior life. Nichole gave her a safe home, and worked closely with a trainer over many months to help Willie adjust to life in a safe and loving environment. Unfortunately, Willie only had three years more, dying in July 2023 at about eight years old. Remembrance by Jacqueline Birnbaum, Dean Surkin, and the Lighted-Collar Gang.

Ollie, 03/01/2011 – 05/08/2023, beloved member of the Di Christina family. “We will miss the big presence of this spirited little vocal love.  He survived 2 catpanions – Lilah and Charlie and many other pets.  Leaves behind sad family of 6 [Audrey and George, and their children Derrick, Dana, Brandon, and Mark] who were so touched by his warmth, literal and figurative, as he was a Cornish Rex. He was most bonded with Dana.” Remembrance by Jacqueline Birnbaum and Dean Surkin, May 2023.