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Talking to someone can often help when you are dealing with the loss of a pet. Rev. Patty Johansen has offered to talk to anyone having a difficult time grieving a pet.
If you or someone you know is having a difficult time with the passing of a pet,
"Mr. Stripes" Adkisson Discovered: August 6, 2009 – New Soul Journey: August 24, 2011 Mr. Stripes wandered into our lives one day and quickly adopted us all. We miss him sitting by the fridge waiting for an ice cube in his water; playing with the tape measure while jumping in & out of his purple cube; and especially getting tapped on the cheek with his paw when he wanted his head scratched some more. Mr. Stripes was especially fond of G-ma. He followed her everywhere, and on the rare occasion he wasn’t on her lap napping, battling for her food or competing for her attention with the newspaper, he always kept one eye open and on her at all times. Ready for whatever might happen next…. He was quite a character! We’re grateful for the quality time we got to share with Mr. Stripes and will miss him dearly. He was a blessing to us all.
"Bogart" Charter 2003 - 2011
Bogart died April 20, 2011 following diagnosis of an extensive, non operable, malignant and rapidly growing tumor along his spinal cord. His last month was very very painful. Bogart was much more than “a good dog”. He was an energy field, a powerful bundle of muscle and fur, always ready to chase or protect and also always eager to share your food. He is missed and will be remembered. He was a large, stubborn and sometimes difficult dog. Over the last couple of years he became much more responsive to voice commands and actually ignored the deer in our yard in Colorado. Bogart was mainly Chesapeake. He was a hunter and fiercely protective of his house, his family and his territory. Bogart had zero tolerance for cats and foxes. He loved children and was, if anything, a little over protective of them. Bogart was a very serious dog. He was very “present”. You knew he was there. He had the greatest eyesight. He would sit in the car or truck for hours looking out the window. He could see a fox a block away. He became a classic Frisbee dog, chasing and leaping and grabbing the Frisbee out of the air. When he returned the Frisbee he’d shake it savagely to make sure it was dead and was reluctant to give it up. He never really hunted and now he’ll never have an opportunity. Bogart was adopted as a pup from breeders of Chesapeake and Boviers, a breeder’s mistake. He followed Alfie, a large yellow Labrador, in the home of Curt, Barbara and Amelia Charter which was indeed a tough act to follow. Bogart’s adoption had been preceded by a few days with the adoption of Audrey from El Paso County Humane Society. Audrey is a smaller dog, though not that small, and she took on the responsibility of raising Bogart as though he were her pup. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship that Amelia, Barbara and Curt were privileged to witness and share. Why does Cancer and other stupid diseases cause dogs such pain and an early death? Pain and suffering for dogs ranks high in the context of “life is unfair”. It just is not right. Bogart is still here. His presence is permanent in our lives. His size and strength and brilliance and yes his love and devotion for Barbara and Amelia and me will live – kind of just outside our field of vision - forever.
"Catin" Senter June 1990 - Feb 2011 I was at the breeders looking at the pretty kittens. A cute kitten jumped on the cages and soon jumped in my arms. She looked like she said "Here I am mom." Since then she has been my best friend. She took care of me when I was sick and we played when we felt good. She was my baby doll. She died when she was 22. I miss her so much. How can I live without her.
"Mystic" Adkisson Adopted: April 17th, 2006 - New Soul Journey: Sept 13, 2010 Mystic was a vocal cat and lived the life of a princess. She will be fondly remembered for her early morning "It's time for breakfast" announcements; her proclamations that the litter box needs to be scooped, which was after every visit; her commands to open up any closed door she passed, particularly the refrigerator where she knew there was always fresh tuna or turkey lunch meat; and her favorite activity, lap naps, which of course we loved too. Mystic filled both our home and our hearts with many great memories and lots of love. She will be missed; never forgotten.
"Stanley" Hathaway-Gass 1991 - July 28, 2010 
"Cheyanne" Green March 1995 - June 2010
"Malachi" Cler Adopted June 2006 - Nov 2, 2009 We miss you Mal!!
"Cooper" Quinn Feb 19, 2007 - April 9, 2009
"Starr" Schultz Oct 9, 1999 - Feb 23, 2008   "Pookie" Stone 1992-2008
It's been over a month now, and it's still hard to think about Pookie. Often, I am convinced that I can hear her in the next room--and then I'm devastated again when I realize she's not there. She was my baby for 15 of her 16 years. She will always be in our hearts. Pookie Marie Stone     "Mac" Hilligoss
Our Beloved Mac January 5, 1992 - October 29, 2007 
"Boone" Green 1993 - 2006 He loved chin scratches, belly rubs and four wheeler rides. We all miss you. You were one of a kind.
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