Rainbow Bridge

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Rainbow Bridge

Our online Rainbow Bridge honors the memory of our

pet companions we loved and still miss.

If you would like to post a memorial to your pet,

send us your pet's photo in ".jpg" format and a short

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We Remember Jade

This is an ode to my late cat, Jade. Thanks to everyone that took care of him, Sandy, Robin, Eva, and so many more. Thanks to all the times Dr. Hernandez, Dr. Yuan, and Dr. George operated on him for his fight injuries. Thanks most recently to Dr. George for his beautiful origami note and a whole lot else. You guys are really loving folks. I am so happy that Jade was fortunate to have been in your care.

Day is Done

When the cat is gone
no lazy yawning flat on the lawn
no meowing at the break of dawn
no wild jade eyes far and withdrawn
when the cat is gone

When the fight is done
no lamp shade to sulk in the sun
no ears and eyes to sew back on
no gatekeeper or that big cat brawn
now the fight is done

When the purr fades out
no glass belly stretching shouts
no regal sphinx strutting about
no secret spots to find out
no voice to hear you call out
your purr has faded out

When there is no track
no footprints to retrace or retract
all the kitty things you can only reenact
he went out one night and never came back
jade the cat

Former kool cat, Jade (also known as Jerry, Scraggle Tooth, Lamp Shade, Champ, Gatekeeper, Pisser, Little Prince, and Panther), 13, is believed to have died on Thursday, October 30, 2008 of renal failure. He had a wild, independent, loving spirit and charmed pretty much everyone he encountered with his free and untamed ways. A real fighter, tough cat, Jade fought many a time. He fought through countless serious injuries -- a broken jaw, a brain injury, nearly lost a cheek, an ear, an eye, a limb but never quit on his resilience and managed to remain unusually handsome throughout. He also had an amazing talent for assuming ingeniously artistic, sculpturesque poses. The last 3 weeks were hard on Jade's body, but he weathered what he was given with bravery and nobility. He really rose above it all. The fella was the best cat ever.

We Remember Biff

May 14, 1988 - June 6th, 2007

Biff was “free to a good home” in The Recycler in 1988 and spent his first week at my house hiding behind the stove. At 8 weeks old he was a tiny loony thing and it took about three years before he would deign to be picked up and cuddled. He loved water and would wait outside the shower stall until I came out, then hurtle into the remaining water and paddle around. Other favorite tricks were throwing himself at great velocity into whatever newspaper you were reading and ripping it to pieces, and unrolling the entire toilet roll during the night. He grew up to be a wonderful, funny, sweet and loving companion despite a lifelong preference for hanging out in closets that caused most people to accuse me of having an imaginary cat.

At the age of 15 Biff had successful surgery for pancreatic cancer and suffered from diabetes, but with the tender loving care of Dr. Annie Hernandez and staff, he miraculously gave me four more years of precious companionship and passed away a month after his 19th birthday on June 6th, 2007. I miss him every day.

Our thanks to Annmarie Dalton for this tribute

Bodhi
November 1, 1994 - June 19, 2007

Our precious Bodhi transcended into spirit Tuesday in Dawn's arms with David close by. We are grateful that he had been very happy and healthy up until last week when on Thursday afternoon he became ill. Many medical tests and several ultrasounds later it was determined that, along with other issues, his gallbladder was greatly enlarged and diseased. It was surgically removed on Monday. Unfortunately for us, he experienced lethal complications on Tuesday. While we are feeling enormous loss at this time, we find solace in knowing in our hearts that his spirit is happy and free.

We will always hold Bodhi in our hearts as a highly treasured member of our little family. He brought great love and joy to us constantly during our seven years and eight months together. He added a beautifully innocent and consistently loving energy to our home. He loved all the wonderful people we encountered together on our daily walks, and everywhere we traveled together. We so enjoyed the smiles and opening hearts of many who delighted in his gentle, friendly greetings and adorable presence.

We pray that all the love we all have for him lifts him on wings of divine joy ever higher in realms of heaven.

Some favorite images of our beloved Bodhi:
http://dawnvalli.smugmug.com/gallery/1434403#69121495