1982~~Feb. 20, 2001
Gray Domestic
This is for Smokey, my partner for the past 18 yrs. When I first saw you at the Nebraska Humane Society it was love at first site.
I wasn't leaving until I held you in my arms. The most beautiful kitten I had ever seen.
I still remember the time you were mad at me and took the ball of string and wrapped it around everything in both rooms. Then you just sat there and looked at me when I returned home. I just had to laugh. 
I will always miss you and you will always bring a tear to my eye.
You loved life and you taught me many things.
But now you have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge to a blessed life.
I will always love you.
Enjoy your new beautiful residence.
Happy Trails till we meet again.
Love,
Your "Mom" & your Step Brother Bandit.
"till we meet again my brother."
Bandit
Bandit went to join Smokey at the
Rainbow Bridge April 13,2006
Your favorite chair is
vacant now,
No eager purrs to greet me.
No softly padded paws to run,
Ecstatically to meet me.
No coaxing rubs, no plaintive cry,
Will say it's time for feeding.
I've put away your bowl and all
The things you won't be needing.
But I will miss you, little friend,
For I could never measure,
The happiness you brought to me,
The comfort and the pleasure.
And since God put you here to share
In earthly joy and sorrow.
I'm sure there'll be a place for you
In Heaven's bright tomorrow.
by Alice Chase
THIS OLD CAT
I'm getting on in years;
My coat is turning grey.
My eyes have lost their luster;
My hearing's just okay.
I spend my whole day dreaming
Of conquests in my past,
Lying near a sunny window,
Waiting for its warm repast.
I remember our first visit;
I was coming to you free,
Hoping you would take me in
And keep me company.
I wasn't young or handsome;
Two years I'd roamed the street.
There were scars upon my face;
I hobbled on my feet.
I could sense your disappointment
As I left my prison cage.
Oh, I hoped you would accept me
And look beyond my age.
You took me out of pity;
I accepted without shame.
Then you grew to love me,
And I admit the same.
I have shared with you your laughter;
You have wet my fur with tears.
We've come to know each other well
Throughout these many years.
Just one more hug this morning
Before you drive away;
And know I'll think about you
Throughout your busy day.
The time we've left together
Is a treasured time at that.
My heart is yours forever;
I promise . . . This Old Cat.
Author Unknown
Links On Pet Bereavement
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
