Archives: Memorials

Lynx Elliott (and his best buddy Shadow too, of course!) was a stray kitty who found his way to the Elliott's home in March 2021. Lynx very quickly adapted to his new home and family; Zach, Mary, Libby, Ducky, and Joyce! You could almost always catch Lynx looking out his favorite windows birdwatching when it was a sunny day, meowing by the front door to get outside and play on the porch or his favorite wooded hill, playing in and drinking the sink water, chasing his red laser toy, cuddling with Shadow or snuggling with Zach on his favorite blanket on the bed (after making muffins/kneading it like kitties do!), or playing with a straw, straws were his most favorite thing! Lynx is survived by his pal Shadow but the memories of him and all the great times will be cherished for eternity, never forgotten. I just know that Lynx is up in kitty Heaven being a good boy, playing with a bunch of straws, endlessly playing outside the house, and watching over Shadow and the rest of his family who he loved and gave him a great home for 2 years. 

As small as he was, he touched the hearts of many. An energetic member of the household his favorite activity was eating dried corn and running on his wheel all hours of the night (keeping his human owners awake while doing so). When not in habitat he'd love rolling around in his ball giving his 2 cat sisters and 1 cat brother opportunity to play with him. He will be missed dearly by all who had the chance to pet his tiny head. 

Moritz was a sweet and handsome boy who loved to sit on a lap or promote his mischievous ways.  He was a connoisseur of cat treats. He often brought a wet ball and laid it at your feet waiting for you to throw it so he could repeat.  His fur was silky soft and he had a fun and loving personality.  He was proceeded in death by a brother Jax and two sisters Elphaba and Maiya.  He will be fondly missed by his family Fran, Scott, Stephen, Chunk and Catsby.

Precious Urban           August 6, 2006 – – January 12, 2023

Precious was born in the neighbor’s window well two houses away. Her mother, Honey, had been abandoned along with Kitty, my other mother cat, during the early winter months of 2006. Honey and Kitty each came to my front porch for food and water for months.

Eventually Honey moved her litter of seven kittens to three other locations before she settled on the area beneath our shed. As I laid on the ground to observe the kittens‘ nursery, the tiniest black and white furball came my direction. I picked up the kitten. Fell in love. Named her Precious.

Honey moved her kittens one more time. I told Honey that I needed to collect her kittens for safe transfer into my garage. Honey escorted me each time, as I gathered the seven kittens and placed them into a carrier for our garage destination.

The family remained in the garage (minus our cars) for six weeks. We decided to keep Honey and Precious. The remaining litter we surrendered to the Animal Rescue League. The kittens most likely would be placed at a local farm to be barn cats.

Precious and Honey were inseparable. They always found a comfy spot together. Precious was the stereotypical scaredy-cat. With any sudden movement or sound, especially for my husband, she fled as fast as a bolt of lightning to safety. Visitors neither saw nor heard Precious.

She eventually came to accept my companionship and touch, especially after Honey’s death in May, 2020. I could hold her. Stroke her silky, long, black and white fur. Enjoy her soft purrs. Surprisingly, Precious began to except petting for my husband, too.

Sadly, my Precious Baby could neither conquer nor survive that nasty melanoma on her left ear. It had metastasized into lymph node creating a large neck mass.

 With love, peace, and calmness, Precious crossed the Rainbow Bridge and joyfully reunited with Honey.

My Dime Dime, I love you so much. You were such a crazy puppy, but calmed down and became so loving over the years. We all have so many amazing memories with you. 16 years is a lot of memories, but never enough. I wish you could have been by my side forever. I know you are here with me, even if I can’t hold you. I know you are up there getting unlimited Slim Jim’s and chest rubs, and have all the tennis balls and water bottles you could want to chew to pieces, and balls to pop and throw around. Jayda and Mandy are obsessed with ear licking, so I’m sure your whole head is soaked from them. 

My heart is completely shattered, but I know you are getting lots of love and everything you need. There’s a lot of people and animals up there to take care of you until Mama gets back to you. I can’t wait to hold you again. I would give anything to get donkey kicked in the middle of the night. I love you my beautiful baby girl. I love you so much. 

My beloved Midnight we rescued from a pittsburgh shelter on 11/23/2014. We did not have enough time together.  You were such a good dog. So protective and faithful.  You followed me everywhere.  I am going to miss our early morning walks at boyce Park. I felt so safe with you my baby boy. You brother Kota is so depressed and lost without you. He goes outside and barks for you, it's so heartbreaking.  We love you and miss you so much. I remember how excited you used to get when I put food in the bird feeders, you followed close behind me everytime. I hope you are safe and warm. My heart is truly broken. I love you my baby boy.
 

Simba was survived by his Mom and his 2 sisters Charlie and Dyson. Simba was everything to his mom and will forever be missed.

Our Chuck, our little sweetheart. We love you so much . You brought us so much joy, especially when you messed with your Dad! You were a character and a very Intelligent and smart Dog! You loved the fireplace and when the heat came on at the register that's were you where! And at bedtime you loved sleeping between us because you loved being close to us. You will be in our hearts and prayers and minds Forever. 

            Love Mom and Dad 
 
 

Blu was the joy of our life and 2 years was too short. He was goofy, funny, always getting Into things he should not have. He was a master at getting things out of purses or drawers. He loved Nick and couldn't wait to smother his forehead and eyes with kisses. His whole body shook in happiness when daddy got home. Him and Cuddles were best buddies and she is lost without him as are we. Thanks for the time we had Blu.  We will miss you. Hope you are chasing and barking at Lucky in dog heaven.

Kika, affectionately known as Princess, Squeaks, or Squeaka, was truly a special girl. She was a favorite of anyone who ever met her.  She'd easily steal your heart before you even knew it. 
She was a fiesty girl who never shyed from chasing around her siblings. 
She was incredibly smart, strong, and expressive. She'd always tell you exactly what she wanted with her little squeaking noises. 
Though Kika lived to be 16, it still feels to soon. 
Our world is alot darker without you sweet girl.