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Memorial Page
Part of the healing process when we lose a friend or family member is the funeral service. That event serves as a moment to gather those who mourn and share the details of that person’s life history, their character and an anecdote or two that we hope to hold on to even though we’ve lost the person.
Let this space be your opportunity to memorialize the pet that you have lost. Please submit a photo and share some thoughts about what your companion meant to you.
When you return to see your memorial posted here, please also read and reflect on others’ memorials. Celebrating the bond pets share with their families – what they’ve meant to each of us – is a healthy step in the healing process.
Stevie loved to sleep belly up in the sun. She had her own quirky personality. She enjoyed soft blankets, spending a warm day on the screen porch, her turbo scratcher and taking up most of the bed at night. We loved her deeply and miss her greatly.
Our best boy ever, Odin. You won the hearts of whomever you were able to grace. We miss you so much and will never forget you. We wish we had more time with you, but unfortunately we know that it was your time. Rest in sweet peace and smell all the flowers on your endless walks
Our precious boy, Finn:
We will miss you so much and treasure the memories we had with you in the ten short years you were here. Thank you for your endless love, kisses, and friendship. You will live in our hearts forever!
Our Dog Dallas would always greet us at the door and loved when company came over. He knew all the names of his many toys and loved playing tug of War and keep away. His favorite place was in the back yard and loved chasing all the wildlife that would venture into the yard. Dallas would always join in and howl when we would sing happy Birthday and the National Anthem. Dallas was always around when we ate and loved to lick the plates. Dallas enriched our lives and will be sorely missed. Dallas we Love You RIP
Maggie came to us with no name. She was found as a stray, abandoned in North Carolina. She came to Wags Rescue in Bucks County, Pa and then to her forever home with us in Edison. She adapted readily to life with us and our other dog, Ranger, who is since deceased. Maggie had the most easy-going personality and enjoyed hikes with her “cousin” Cookie. We think she was a foxhound and was always wanting to follow a scent trail. Her ID tag said it all: “I am loved”.
Sedona
Thank you, Dr. Smith, for your kind, compassionate, and gentle care when it was time to say goodbye to my sweet kitty, Arlo. He knew it was time and went right into that little bed with the purple blanket that you brought.
Arlo loved empty boxes, strings, catnip toys, and sleeping in the cat tree hammock.
He would climb into my lap and ‘hug’ me.
He woke me every morning with a meow and a gentle paw to my cheek.
When my son came to visit, Arlo would lie on his shoes. He was Adam’s “special boy.”
He was gentle with his cat brother, Aiko, who misses him dearly.
I rescued him as a 7-week-old kitten, from Rebecca’s Rescues. Arlo gave me 13 years of love.
This was extremely hard to do and I’m glad we did it at home.
My heart is broken, but I know he is running free with his friends over the Rainbow Bridge.
Rocky
August 15, 2008 – September 16, 2023
Rest in peace, Rocky.
We love and miss you and you will remain in our hearts forever.
Preston
Thank you for the most wonderful 9 years and being the best boy. We will never forget you and your love of popcorn, how gentle you were with children, and how you loved to be a 90 pound lap dog.
A hoi hou aku, Penne. We thank you for all the wonderful snuggles and memories you’ve given us for 15 years. We love and miss you so much.
Much Aloha 
We cherish the time we had together. Bella will be forever in our hearts. Until we meet again.
Our Hunter … Best Dog Ever … she gave us 12 beautiful years … we miss you so much
We recently made the excruciating decision to let our beloved Daisy go, after more than 15 wonderful years filled with love, cuddles and so many kisses. She was a sweet and feisty girl who entertained us with her many adorable tricks and her dogged determination to triumph over her tiny stature. Daisy was a treasured member of our family, and our lives were better for having loved her. Rest in peace, sweetheart…you will live on in our hearts forever.
Mom, Dad, Kate, Alex and Marc
Our dearest Linus. Our sweetest boy. We will forever be grateful for the 13 years we had together and will keep you in our hearts and memories forever. One day we will be together again. We love you and miss you so very much.
All our love always,
Mom, Dad, Daniel, Madeline & Lucy
Our hearts are shattered by the loss of our Sweet Pointer Mix, Kaylee. She was our loyal companion and friend and gave us so much joy and love for 13 years. Her favorite activity was to be outside, catching tennis balls from the K-9 Kannon toy. Even in the snow, she would spend hours burying her ball and then trying to find it. We will miss our trips to the park and walking on her favorite trails. The sun just doesn’t shine as brightly as it did before without her in our lives. We do know that we all have our time and this was hers. We want to thank Dr. Smith for helping us get through one of the hardest and most painful decisions of our lives and giving Kaylee the peaceful end that she deserved. Wendy and Ira B.
My beautiful Harley girl. You made us a family. You took a piece of my heart with you. We love you forever. Thank you, Dr Smith. You were an angel to us in a difficult time.
My dear BB
BB was my dear cat for only two years. She was 12 years old when I adopted her from the Human Society of Tinton Falls. Due to her senior age at that time, I assumed that her life span is limited and consequently she would probably never be adopted…. “who wants an old cat.” But I wasn’t about to let that happen!
BB has given me and our family so much pleasure and love in a short two years. She will dearly be missed. BB underwent euthanasia by injection by Dr Robyn Smith. This was administered at my home, after a lengthy series of chemo treatments had been unable to stem serious damage to her organs.
On February 13, at 12:30 BB passed away, as I felt her heart give a final beat while my daughter Sherry and I cradled her in our arms for the last time before we laid her to rest in a grave in our back yard.
BB will be missed albeit with one heart-warming exception which she left with us. My sweetheart BB frequently used the seat upholstery of a chair in my bedroom, as a favorite scratching post. Am I going to do a repair job on it? Not On Your Life! What a heart-warming reminder of my dear BB whenever I see “her chair.” Henry B.
Thank you Dr. Smith for helping us say goodbye to our beautiful queen.
Thank you, Stella for the years of love and happiness you brought us. Thank you, too, Dr. Smith for making her final journey peaceful and comfortable. Thank you for your support of our family during this difficult time.
Patrick, AnnMarie, Michael, Jenna and Rosie
Daisy 17 years 4 months of pure love and pleasure. You will be missed dearly but you will always be in our hearts
. We will never forget the joy and love you gave us for so many years, from the day you were born to your passing.
Rest in peace our baby girl and enjoy your afterlife over the rainbow with all your other family members. Until we meet again. We love you Daisy.
Kiko 2003-2021: Thank You for all of the love and joy you shared with our family each and every day. You were our best girl and will be missed more than words can describe. But we know that you are now happy and free at the end of the Rainbow Bridge waiting to be reunited with us. WE LOVE YOU FOREVER !!!
Tuni
Remembering your better days and will never forget the unconditional love you gave our family! You will truly be missed until we meet again.
Saying goodbye to this little guy was almost too much for our hearts to bear. Louie was so loved and brought so much joy into our lives. The grief we feel is heartbreaking.
Rest softly Louie.
Lexie we will miss you so much. Your beautiful nature touched everyone you met.
We are eternally grateful you came into our lives and will forever be in our hearts:
Until we meet again our princess x
Our sweet girl battled CHF (congestive heart failure) for 9 months. She passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, July 16, 2020, surrounded by those that loved her the most. Her little body grew too old and tired of fighting this horrible disease.
She was the sweetest, most gentle little soul one could have ever met. She was our heart dog and filled our hearts with so much happiness, love and joy. We were blessed to have her 14 years and will miss her dearly and cherish all the beautiful memories. Our hearts ache just knowing that we will never see her again.
Rest easy baby girl,
R. Family
Our beloved Aiden loved his cake.
It’s been a tough road for our beloved Aiden in these last four years. We gave Aiden our best care till the end. I know Aiden felt the love and kindness around him. Vince M.
Buddy and Sadie
Blake left us way too soon and we miss him every day but he had a very happy life and was very loved. Debbie and Gus D.
Chloe 3/5/2008-5/3/2020
Garth and his mom after his agility competition victories!
Ch. Ciderhaus’ Awesome Garth
UD, RA, OA, AXJ, XF
6/7/2010-4/23/2020
My only boy. My only breed champion. My first UD. My puppy whisperer in my grooming shop. The BEST big brother to my Charm. My MAN! My friend. His passing has shattered my heart. Diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma on March 23rd as a pandemic encircled our world. I was forced to close my shop & given the gift of being able to spend his last weeks with him. By the grace of God, one of my clients told me about Journeys to Peace & Dr Robyn Smith. Her kindness & promptness allowed me to keep my promise to Garth, that I would NEVER let him suffer. As I watched his subtle decline, I got in touch with Dr Smith. When I realized what he had been trying to tell me all day, that he was ready, I contacted her again & said can you come? She was here in less than an hour. He had his dignity & my arms around him as he crossed over. I will be forever grateful for the gift Dr Smith allowed me to give my beloved boy even in the middle of a pandemic. Jean H.
Thank you again for helping Erica and myself during one of the most trying times of our young lives. Lilly has been our baby girl since the day we rescued her 7 years ago.. You helped provide her a comfortable send off in her own home, in her own bed looking out her favorite window as we said goodbye together. For this, I cannot thank you enough. It helped ease both of us knowing she wasn’t nervous, scared or stressed since she was at home with her family until the very end. Brendan C.
