Archives: Memorials

Lucky will be missed by all of his family.
 He was the best dog anyone could have.
 He was so well known in the neighborhood because he loved everyone he met.
Rest easy old man we love you, 
                Love dad
 

Cider “Roo Roo” Lucente was a feisty and loveable Pomeranian who was found on the streets in bad shape by animal control during Fall 2019. Thanks to a lot of good humans who helped her, she arrived at the wonderful Paws Across Pittsburgh rescue and adoption agency. Cider began to receive the love and medical care she desperately needed and owes her life to PAP, especially her amazing foster mom, Courtney.

On January 4, 2020, Cider found her forever home and adoptive human parents, Michael and Lora, and a silly dog brother named Jack. 

It took a little bit of time, but Cider learned to trust and love her new parents and home – and she even learned how fun it was to play! Cider tolerated her brother Jack but was more interested in humans. However, Jack and Cider learned to be snuggle buddies and treat-begging companions.

Cider affectionately earned multiple nicknames such as, “Roo Roo”, “Cidery Roo”, “Cidey Girl” and “Feisty McHammer-Pants”.

Cider's most favorite things in life were eating food especially Skinny Mini treats, sitting on the porch with her family on a nice day, barking at Jack when he runs around the house, sleeping, and cuddling with her humans.

Cider's birthdate is not exactly known, but veteranians estimated she was born in 2009. Despite her feisty spirit and resilience to her struggles in life, Cider unexpectedly became ill and quickly crossed the Rainbow Bridge at the age of 12 on January 24, 2021. 

Cider will always be missed and loved by her family, especially her Mom and Dad. Cider taught her parents the power of love and helping animals in need, especially senior dogs.

My Dearest Abby

Abby was born April 18th, 2001 and brought into her family home as a tiny kitten. She immediately established her role as the queen of the house and upheld that role until the very end. She was quite sassy with a big personality. Queen Abby loved sunbathing, cuddling, Fancy Feast, listening to Kelly Clarkson, watching Harry Potter, looking out the window and playing with her toys. She frequently showed her affection by gentle head-butts and purring so loud you could hear her across the room. She was the most beautiful soul and made her family happy. She was a trooper throughout her renal failure treatments but it was eventually her time to pass. She lived to be 19 years and 9 months old. Abby was a loving cat and she is dearly missed.

He loved getting his butt scratched and snuggles. He would lay out on the deck in the spring and summer he loved sun bathing. Anyone who has ever met him will tell you what a good boy he was and how he would greet every one with a wagging tail waiting to be petted

After a battle with two different cancers, our sweet baby girl received her wings and crossed the rainbow bridge yesterday.  She passed in our arms with her two baby sisters, Hanna and Cassie by her side.  Holly was the sweetest and most loving angel.  She loved playing with her sisters, playing with her favorite ball and catching snowballs.  She is and will be missed so much.  Until we meet again sweet Holly, run and play.  

Oatmeal was the strongest cat in the world, living her best life for 22 years. She was a surprise Christmas gift in 1998 and we are so lucky we got to spend so much time with her. After fighting so hard, our girl returned to the stars. We will always love her. And we will always miss her. But we know she’s reunited with our other fur babies and living her best afterlife in Freddie Mercury’s mansion in the stars. We love you, Oatmeal Cookie. This is not goodbye, this is I’ll see you later.

Looking back on the years that you have been a part of our lives we feel so blessed to have been the ones that got to love you. You were the Alpha of our household and boy did you know it. From banging your food dish when you were hungry to thumping when you wanted attention, you always knew how to get all of the attention in the room. Mommy, Daddy, Grizzly, and Carmen all miss you so much. Thank you for being the best bunny a family could ask for. We love you Buns!
 

Lost our beloved kitty Deacan today….you were the best cat a family could EVER ask for. You gave us an amazing amount of unconditional love to our family for the past 10 years. You will ALWAYS be missed, you will NEVER be forgotten, you will ALWAYS be loved, you will ALWAYS be a huge part of our family buddy. MOO CAT MOO CAT MOO!!!!!

Buddy Lysander Hopkins was born September 30, 2006 and lived a long, great 14 years with his parents (Karl and Debbie), human siblings (Amber, Kathryne, Karl, and Matt), and his fur sister (Payton Elizabeth). Buddy was the most intelligent, spunky, and happy puggle. He was the greatest family member anyone could have ever asked for. He loved everyone and everything that he came in contact with. He loved to spend his time going on walks, playing outside, sunbathing, going on car rides, lying in the window, rooing at motorcycles, riding quads, going to the dog park, fishing, performing tricks, eating ice cream, snacking on human food, fighting with his fur sister, cuddling, and occasionally stealing from the trash. He always had the biggest smile on his face even until his final moments. Buddy, if love could have saved you, you would have lived forever. 
 

Parents – Jason and Lisa Hoppe
Human siblings – Jason Jr & Haylee Hoppe
Fur siblings – Isis and Titan
Bruiser enjoyed spending time outside, exploring, playing in the snow, hanging with his family, car rides and going to his Uncle Rich's. He was one of a kind, loyal, loving, talked up a storm  and those big blue eyes hypnotized you. Bruiser left his paw prints on every heart he came across. He will be forever loved and deeply missed. Run free buddy!