To My Sons, Logan and Seth,

I love you and miss you both immensely. The one year anniversary of your passing, Logan, was this past February. Seth, your one year anniversary is coming up in May. My soul broke when you each left, and the fact that you both passed away just three months apart only compounds the pain that I am feeling. The grief is unbearable and I am finding it more than impossible to cope.

You were not just my pets. You were my everything. You were my children, my boys. You were my greatest teachers, healers, guides, supporters and most importantly, my greatest loves. For 17 and a half years, you both helped me through some of the most difficult and most challenging moments of my life. You literally saved me. You gave me purpose. You gave me the greatest, most beautiful unconditional love. I miss that... I miss your loves so very much. I need that desperately, especially right now with all the bullshit happening in the world right now.

I look for you everywhere, and I constantly call out your names repeatedly throughout the day no matter where I am. When I wake up in the morning, I call out your names to have you both join your Daddy and me around the house. If we leave anywhere, I call out your names to have you both join us in our outings. When it's time to sleep, I carry the boxes containing your ashes from the living room to the bedroom. I give you both a goodnight kiss and ask you both to join us for mimis time. I ask you to lay down with us and to give us loves and cuddles, and to please visit us in our dreams. Then I lay down, cover myself and hug my stuffed animals that look like you. I pat down my pillow and ask you, Seth, to lay down with me on the pillow, just like you did every night when you were still with us. I pat down on my side and on Daddy's side, and invite you, Logan, to lay down with us on the bed just you used to as well. And as I close my eyes and try to drift off to sleep, I repeat your names over and over and over again, hoping that by doing that, you both will appear in my dreams. Perhaps in my dreams, I can hold you both again, and give you loves and kisses and show you just how much I love you and miss you.

I've dreamed of you both a few times, but your visitations were too fast, too short and too fleeting. It's extremely hard to not see you if even in dreams. You two are my heart, my loves, and I need you both very much. I just want to spend time with you every day in dreamland, and I want to be able to remember the entire dreams. Every day that goes by that I don't have any dreams about you, and that further elongate the time that you have been gone, is a nightmare. Each day that passes by makes it more and more difficult to remember everything about you two. I don't ever want to forget you. I will not, I promise. You two are my Lights. My Guy and my Papi Chulo. Please come visit me in dreams, my Loves, and please continue to visit us in waking life.

We hope to see you both soon, and a lot more frequently. Your Papa and Daddy love you eternally, Logan and Seth.

Love always,

Your Papa and Daddy

My dearest Ella,

Dear Ella,

I remember the first time I saw you. We were at the shelter, and you were cuddled up with your two brothers. I remember one of them had an all-black nose. A little girl and her mother told us how sweet you were, and the little girl had already named you Ella. I planned to change your name when we adopted you, but Ella somehow stuck.

Even though you were shy, we had an immediate connection. That summer, I’d come home from work every day and lay on the couch with you snuggled by my side. I miss your tiny meow so much. I keep looking at all the places you used to be—your favorite spots on the couch, the cozy corners. It’s so hard knowing you're not there anymore.

The guilt I feel is unbearable. I don’t know if I did the right thing. You went through so much with me. You moved with me six times! You came to Tampa and lived with me in dorms and many apartments. And even when I got Bo—who I know he could be a lot —you still loved him, even when he annoyed you.

You were always there for me, even in my lowest moments. Just having you physically near brought me comfort, even when you were hiding. I never realized just how much that meant to me until now.

You were my first cat—the first pet I cared for on my own. We had such a deep bond, and I truly hope you felt how much I loved you in those last moments. I’m so sorry if you were scared. I wish more than anything you were still here.

The grief is overwhelming. I can’t eat, I can’t sleep, and I can’t stop crying. But I want to remember the good times—the snuggles, the soft purrs, the way you’d curl up beside me—and not just your last breath or the moment they took you away.

You were so, so loved, Ella by me, and by everyone who met you. I’ll miss you every single day.

I love you forever.

Love,

Julia

My sweet My sweet, sweet little baby boy, Jonah,

Baby boy, I still miss you so so very very much. It’s been almost 6 months and there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t cry. I realize that if I got another puppy to love and nurture, it would be a little bit easier, but there’s so many reasons why I can’t right now. Your face is so vivid to me and your little quirks and your personality will never fade in my mind and my heart like I said before praise God you have five good years. The first four weren’t so good and the last year wasn’t so good. I knew for sure when you didn’t eat chicken and wouldn’t drink water it was time. I just wish I could have one last hug and one last kiss. I really gotten involved again with the church in prayer and reading the word. I pray every day that God gives me peace and joy in him. Because you gave me so much joy and so much purpose. And I really do want that in the Lord. I truly believe that you’re with him right now And he’s taking care of you because I can’t anymore. I love you, baby boy God bless you. love mommy.

Love,

Merlinefwolf@gmail.com

My dearest Cash "Boo Boo" ,

Daddy was looking for a German Shepherd on Craigs List when he found you. He sent me your picture and said " Let's get Cash!" I agreed. You were brought to our house on 9/11/14..It was love at first sight. At first you were unsure of what was going on and why you were at this strange place. Not too long after that you fit right in. You became our everything, our world. You gave us unconditional love and affection. You were our protector and we kept you safe as well. We had 3842 days to love you. In those days you brought us so much joy and happiness and I guess your job was finished, God took you home on 3/19/25. Even though we tried to get you better, you kept rejecting food and water and then you were gone. I'm so sorry if we caused you additional pain by trying to give you food and water and for not taking you to a vet.. We just couldn't put you to sleep.. You were a big part of our lives Cash and are missed every second of every day. I just prayed this was a horrible nightmare I would wake up from but it's not.. We loved you.. Unconditionally 4 ever You were and always will be " the best boy in the whole wide world Papa" we love you!!

Love,

Daddy (Terry) & Mommy (Lynn)

Little Stax,

To my Stakkie Bakkie,

While I enjoyed every single day with you, I also want you to know that I prefer staying home with you and cuddling to watch TV over any luxurious vacation. You brought me so much love I’m just had to describe how you made me feel. You protected me.

You saw me change jobs and you helped me write all of my papers. You suck with me during my long work hours every single day with your little tongue out while you sleep.

Most of all you showed me that every day can be like Christmas morning. I will

miss waking up and drinking coffee with you while the sun rises.

I don’t want to lose you, and I know that you will stay by my side even though you are not here physically.

I want you to have such a good life until we meet again, my baby. Mommy misses you. Big money misses you ,your daddy misses you.

Thank you for showing me what’s important in life. Thank you for being so loyal, so kind and so loving.

I underestimated the time we had here on earth together. I thought we had time to go to the beach again. I wanted to carry you to have breakfast at Upick. I wanted to stay in a beach house with you. I wanted to hug you and sleep with you more.

Thank you for listening to me and thank you for being a shoulder to cry on.

Thank you for giving me a sign. You are such a brilliant little boy. You gave me more signs than I asked for. This is precious. I love you Stax.

Please enjoy all the wonderful things that God has for you in heaven. I can’t wait for you to run to me when you see me again and I hope that that day will be very soon. I don’t want to stay on it too much longer. I want to come to meet you on all my order past best friends like Sheba (1 and 2) Snow White, Blondie, Patra( 1and 2) , Kassie, Heidi, puncheon, Dairy, coconut, Angel, Chester, Venus. Heaven is rocking with angels waiting for me. I love you all.

Yours,

Priscilla Bahaw

My sweet Panny,

I miss your smile and your face and kisses. I'm sorry I couldn't protect you better from Machia. I hope you forgive me and I think of you every time I do something with Junebug. She misses you and so does Auntie Diane.

I 💕 you and will love you forever even if I get another dog. I miss you with every part of my being.

Missing you,

Mommy

My sweet Pixie,

This is so hard. I feel your loss everyday. I feel so much guilt. I know there's something I missed, you weren't ready. I was scared. I made the decision by myself so I only have myself to blame. I wish things hadn't happened so fast, I wish I'd waited another hour at least, held you longer. I was scared, so scared you were suffering, but I don't know for sure! I took you from your baby, he misses you licking his face and lying next to him, I'm so sorry! I'm not sure I'll ever forgive myself ever for the rest of my life. If I'd only had more money, a better vet.... I loved you from day one and you weren't even supposed to be mine. You were my twin soul, I swear it. I let you down. Damn it.

I just don't know how to handle this loss, I'm trying to focus on all the time we had and the love. I hope, with all my might, that I'll see you again someday in some form. I love you, I love you my beautiful, beautiful girl.

Love always,

Your Mama

Sweet Chloe,

Chloe’s Love

A wagging tail, a gentle paw,

A love so pure, without a flaw.

With sparkling eyes and boundless cheer,

She filled our home with warmth sincere.

She greeted us with happy leaps,

A loyal heart, a love so deep.

Through every laugh, through every tear,

Chloe’s presence felt so near.

She chased the sun, she danced with glee,

A spirit wild, yet sweet and free.

Her joyful bark, her soft embrace,

Made our house a brighter place.

Though now she rests, her love remains,

In memories sweet, in love unchained.

For in our hearts, she’ll always stay,

Our Chloe girl, our brightest day.

Missing you,

Aponte family

My sweet Chloe,

In Loving Memory of Chloe

08/23/2010 - 02/17/2025

With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to our beloved Chloe, who brought 15 years of joy, love, and unwavering companionship to our family. From the moment she entered our lives, Chloe was more than just a pet—she was family, a best friend, and a source of endless happiness.

Chloe had a spirit as big as the world she loved to explore. She never turned down a long walk, especially if it led her to the beach, where she could feel the sand beneath her paws and the water against her fur. She had a voice that couldn’t be ignored, letting the world know she was there with her proud, playful barks at every passerby. And when it came to treats, there was no snack too big or too small—she savored every bite with enthusiasm.

But more than anything, Chloe loved us. She was always there, through every moment, sharing in our joys and comforting us in our sorrows. Her loyalty, warmth, and unconditional love will never be forgotten. Though our hearts are heavy with loss, we are grateful for every year, every adventure, and every precious moment we shared with her.

Chloe, you will always be missed, but never forgotten. Run free, sweet girl, and know that you are loved forever.

Love,

The Aponte Family

Sweet Bodie Boy,

It has been a little over two months since you left. Some days the pain and longing for you are so bad I can hardly stand it. Today was one of those days. I feel you everywhere and the crying doesn't stop. Papa doesn't understand that we had a strong bond and it is difficult to get over your leaving. I miss you so much and love you so much.

I am still carrying anger for what happened to you. You should still be with me. Help me to get over this my dear Bodie.

We are getting a new fur baby in March and we have been going to see him. He is very sweet, but the bond isn't there yet. He and I will have to work on that.

I light a candle by your ashes and that helps a little bit. I see you face all the time and it breaks my heart. I hope with time that the pain will lesson and I can have memories of you that bring me joy instead of pain. I love you with all my heart and hope someday we will be together again.

Love,

Mama