Pet Tributes

My three canine amigos cross the rainbow bridge within a 4 1/2 months period recently. They were between 12 and 13 1/2 years old. Luke, black labrador, passed 12/24/07, and his sister Chica passed 02/10/08. I had raised Luke as a puppy and Chica joined joined our family about age 2 even though they were born from the same litter. Both were born December 1995. Luke was a large dog with a very large heart and a kind gentle soul yet very confident and assertive as he knew his mama was always there for him, he was a true mama's boy. Chica was the most gentle feminine soul and I always felt she was a true angel up until her passing who always did as asked.

Lendl, a mixed dachshund, chihuahua, and terrier, wasborn November 1994 and he was 13 1/2 years old when he passed 05/15/08. As a 3 month-old puppy, I brought Lendl home to my previous labrador that unknowingly lived only 6 months before his passing. My little fellow, as I called him, met my previous lab, my two recent labs he grew old with, and my newly adopted rescued labrador before his passing - what a trooper he was. His size did not matter to him as he always thought he was in-charge. Coincidently somehow all of Lendl's friends were large dogs and many labradors.

All three were friendly and loving to other pets, cats or dogs. I will miss their companionship dearly as I try to go on and find other loving canines to help fill some of the void they left. They will never be replaced and I will always remember their absolute loyalty and friendship. What a pack they were. I pray God Bless them and they wait until we meet again. I also thank their vet that cared for them all their life's with me until the end, Dr. Robert Koch. He is the best.

Thank you for all your help to these loving creatures. If only we humans learn to appreciate and care for them as they do us.

I will always love Luke, Chica and Lendl (I list them in the order they passed) but I love them all the same.

- Alba

I would like to pay tribute to our beloved HALO cat Ruby who passed away January 28, 2008.

Ruby was purchased at PetSmart in Chandler and quickly became a valued member of our family.

She had beautiful eyes and always had time to cuddle with us.

She enjoyed Temptations cat treats and loved to play. We will always miss the love she had for us all.

Ruby was our son's cat and he thinks of her often and prays for her. A couple of days after Ruby died our son, Cody, was outside praying for Ruby cat and he asked God for some sort of sign letting him know that Ruby was in Heaven. At that very next moment, Cody saw the brightest shooting star shoot across the sky. Ruby you will always be our shooting star.

Our family has purchased 5 cats from various HALO’s. We still have and cherish the remaining four. I would encourage anyone to adopt a cat or dog from the wonderful people at Valley HALO locations. There are many animals in this world that are lost and alone and they need your love and a home!

Please adopt a cat in honor of our Ruby. Thanks!

We love you Ruby Cat!!!!!!!

- Beth Matthieu

HALO helped us adopt Fred (aged 16 at the time) and Mopper (13) in May 2004 after their person passed away.

Fred lived until December 2006 and Mopper until December 2007.

They were wonderful additions to our family, we miss them, and we thank HALO for making it all possible.

- Lynn & Alan Kough

My dear Vergie...

You will be dearly missed by all ... your purrs ... your love and your companionship ...

Gemmi misses you and her and I always will ...

will meet you at The Rainbow Bridge my dear sweet loved one.