Animal Companion Remembrances

Benny to some and Bennie to others, but loved by all who knew him for his courage and spirit. Best friend and companion of Mickey and Peter Bickford. Remembrance donations by Dr. Elizabeth Appleman, Meg Crane, Muriel Danon, Bruce Ginsberg and Nancy Gaeta, Linda and Emily Indig, Mary Lanning, Dorothy Newshan, Barbara Rosenthal, Joan Scheier, Dragica Tamarut, Judy Wolfe, and Mickey and Peter Bickford. December 2010. A special thanks to Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists (FAVS) in New York City for their extraordinary efforts and loving care during Bennie’s illness.

In memory of our beautiful and faithful Honeybunch. Remembrance donation by Betty & Joe Anticaglia, New York, NY, December 2010.

In memory of Frodo, Ken and Jo-Ann Dekoven’s wonderful retired champion cairn terrier, who is deeply missed by Ken and Jo-Ann, their golden retriever Indiana and their cat Arwen. Remembrance donation by Jacqueline Birnbaum and Dean Surkin, November 2010.

Cleo the Cockapoo, too soon gone but still in the hearts of Jacqueline, Dean and Sherlock of Bronxville, NY. Remembrance donation by Peter and Mickey Bickford. October 2010.

Lucy, four footed member of the family for 12 years, will be missed by Allen and Joanne and the two footed children Zachary and Oscar. She was a wonderful companion and enjoyed listening to all conversations. Remembrance donation by Joan Scheier, September 2010.

In memory of Dorothy Newshan’s beloved Sandy, who has too soon joined her pal and litter mate Jan. Remembrance donation by Muriel Danon and Barbara Rosenthal, August 2010.

Duncan, sweet, handsome, big guy, loved to visit Anne Marie and go for walks in Forest Hills when he visited — bad hips and all. He will be missed, especially by his Aunt Joan who loved to walk along with him. Remembrance donation by Joan Scheier, July 2010.

In memory of the indomitable Nala, who even while fighting illness at too young an age, reminded us every day that life can be good and should be appreciated – warm sunspots on the carpet, good food, and exchanging love with humans. Remembrance donation by Kate Fischer. June 2010.

In remembrance of Jan, who brought much joy to the life of Dorothy Newshan and Jan’s litter mate Sandy for 13 years. Remembrance donation by Muriel Danon and Barbara Rosenthal. May 2010.

In honor of Fred (at left) and Andy, who will be sorely missed by Joanne and Rick Leuschner and their children Samantha, Caitlin, Couri, Casey, Sean and Shane. Remembrance donation by Dorothy Newshan, May 2010.