In memory of Boris, beautiful, loving companion to Jeannine and Barry Ross, and his feline brother, Niles. Eleven year-old Boris’s crossed the rainbow bridge peaceably in his sleep and will be sorely missed. Remembrance donation by Boris’s grandfolks, Betty and Joe Anticaglia, September 2020.
In loving memory of Roxie, companion to Betty and Joe Anticaglia. “She was the sweetest ball of fur you could meet, and she left us far to soon from an irreversible heart condition. Roxie crossed the Rainbow Bridge peacefully in her safe space with her Dad at her side.” New York, NY, January 2020.
In memory of Raphael, beloved member of the Berzock Family: Kathleen, Cary, Lou and Sol. “Raphael will always be in our hearts. He was small but mighty, and the most talkative cat I’ve ever met. He loved to have a conversation, and his insistent meowing, whether for a treat or to be let in or out, could not be ignored. He loved us all, but he had a special bond with Sol. The two spent many happy hours hanging out, and Sol was the only one who could pet, pat, and carry Raphael without him wiggling away. We were lucky to have him share our lives for six wonderful years, and we are comforted imagining him prowling through heaven’s gardens and backyards, and sleeping soundly on the highest point in the clouds, looking down on us with his sweet face.” Remembrance donation by Jon & Jeanne Bickford, January 2020.
In memory of Finn, Jeannine and Barry Ross’s wonderful companion. “There was no sweeter cat than Finn and we loved him tremendously. He will be missed greatly by many people.” December 2019.
King Arthur, beloved companion of Nichole Gray, was a gift from Nichole’s sister Heather. King survived cancer, diabetes, blindness, and deafness, adjusting to his new perceptions of his surroundings and still maintaining his loving attitude. During his twelve years he frequently traveled with Nichole to visit Heather in California, and he was an intrepid flyer. King was well known in his community and got along with all the other dogs and people he encountered. Remembrance by Dean Surkin and Jacqueline Birnbaum, October 2019.
Remembering Mia, loyal companion to Kathleen Salmieri. “I rescued Mia from very poor living conditions when she was six months old. It was love at first sight. The day I met Mia, she curled up on my lap, looked at me with those pretty brown eyes and I was immediately hooked. For the past nine years Mia loved and protected me. This sweet Dobie girl made me laugh but could also drive me crazy when she was demanding. Her favorite game was playing fetch in the yard or batting a large egg shaped ball around like she was playing soccer. Mia tolerated my older cat, Gypsy and she loved Stella, my young cat. We all miss her and hope she is enjoying all of her friends at the Rainbow Bridge.” Remembrance donations by Judy Wolfe and Roni Gallagher, August 2019.
In memory of Irene Egan’s wonderful dog Finn. “I found Finn one evening when she wandered out in front of my car while driving through my apartment complex in Texas. After determining she was a stray from lack of a collar and some of the neighbors telling me she had been hanging around for a few weeks, I put her in the back seat of my car and our sixteen years together began. When I found her, she was about six months old and seemed to have been someone’s pet already but like so many others she was left behind to fend for herself. A year and a half later Finn came with me as I moved back to NJ where she became my mother’s “grand dog”. Finn was smart and sassy but always knew how to make me smile no matter how I felt. She loved people but was a bit pickier about her canine friends. Cats, squirrels, birds, rabbits and groundhogs were for chasing while the chipmunks knew to stay on the other side of the fence taunting her. Finn was a happy dog until the very end and the phrase “who saved who” defiantly applied to Finn.” Remembrance donation by Judy Wolfe, June 2019.
In memory of Gretel, loving companion to Ken and JoAnn De Koven. Gretel, aka CH. Caledonian Roberta of Wolfpit, was not quite 12. She achieved her championship but was retired from competing. Ken and JoAnn have lost three dogs to illness and old age this past year; they currently only have one cat, Arwen, to keep them company, and the house feels a little lonely. (see remembrances for Dakota, 7-11-18, and Cole 12/21/17). Remembrance donation by Dean Surkin and Jacqueline Birnbaum, May 2019.