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ARF knows the heartbreak of losing a beloved four-legged family member. Perhaps you’d like to pay tribute to a deceased pet or just share your feelings with other animal lovers. For a donation of $25, ARF welcomes you to write a personal tribute and provide it to ARF along with a photograph of your furry or feathered family member to be posted on this memorial page. Your tax-deductible donation will allow ARF to continue its life-saving work.
Each life has value, each life has meaning, and each life has purpose. For all the unconditional love your pet provided, this tribute page is an excellent way to keep those memories alive.
 To continue please click on the “Donate Now” button to submit your $25 donation. Upon receipt, you will receive a thank you email and instructions on providing your pet’s tribute and photograph for posting on ARF’s website.
ARF POSTING CRITERIA
Due to space, text is limited to 150 words per posting.
Photographs may be color or black and white.
All posting are made at the discretion of ARF
and may be edited for content.
Postings will remain for 12 months.
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May 1995 - January 2010
Happy and fearless, you were always looking for fun and adventure. You loved to run, jump, fetch, swim, catch fish, balance on logs and even climb trees. We all miss your bright spirit, Buddy, especially chasing sparkles and shadows, your funny "woo, woo, woo" noises and your joyous dancing for breakfast. Now that you are free from the limitations of old age, enjoy running free again and have fun with Rudy and Bandit at the rainbow bridge. I forgot to send your favorite hedgehog toy with you, but I will bring it when I see you again. Thanks for helping to teach Dylan the ropes and for always being everybody's wonderful "Buddy".
~ Lois |
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1999 - 2010
Pepper, we miss you every day. We miss your Maybelline eyes and your little meow to tell us it is breakfast or dinner time. We miss your sweet little face sitting next to our cereal bowl each morning, waiting for a little lick of milk. We miss making the bed and not finding you hiding under the covers or jumping onto the back of our chairs. Claire, the young Brittany, misses her favorite sparring partner, and most of all, we will miss you next Christmas, sitting under the lights of the tree your favorite place in the world. Thank you for being such an important and loving member of our family for ten years.
~ Maureen, Dennis, Justin, Rusty and Claire |
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May 1995 - April 2009
Rescued from abuse when he was 7-months old, Rudy's greatest happiness was being at my side. He loved to fetch, run free and swim. Rudy was the most devoted dog I have ever known and he helped get me through some tough times. Always the responsible one, he made sure the other dogs behaved. Rudy was forever opening doors to get into the house. I miss having all the dogs come charging into the house, happy to see me when I have forgotten to let them back inside but Rudy took care of the oversight for me. There are thousands of photos of fun we shared over the years on vacations, at home and at the park. With so many happy memories of our time together, Rudy will live on in my heart forever.
~ Lois |
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April 22, 1989 - May 12, 2009
Twenty years! — 20! — we were blessed to have you that long. I say us, 'cause you touched my life as well as everyone else who got to know you — family, friends, and all the other pets in the family.
You were the "alpha" dog, even as you aged and were slower to the water dish.
You had your quirks:
The way you leaned on the arm of the sofa and appeared to be watching television, particularly baseball games, right along side me.
The way you danced on your hind feet, much like your famous dancing namesake.
The way you met me at the door after a long, or a brief, absence — with enough joy and barking to fill a stadium.
I miss you still, I'll miss you always, and I pray that you are holding doggy court, giving kisses and have a comfy pillow to lay on in your new home.
Love Mom |
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The little princess with the bluest eyes and the sweetest soul. She was sometimes a "Pain" but always a pleasure. We will miss her every day but know she is with us still, in our hearts, forever. Babette had a loving home and was adored by many people. We make this donation in her honor, that other kitties will find their forever home and experience true love. We miss you beautiful girl and love you always.
~ Auntie Laura and Uncle Chris |
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2001 - 2009
I adopted Sparky and her sister Snoopy from ARF in 2001. True to the ARF motto, they did, in fact, rescue me. After becoming seriously ill, Sparky was my constant companion, always there for me, right by my side giving me comfort and the love that I needed so badly. I never dreamed I would have so little time with her, 8 years was not enough. I tried desperately to save her but her cancer was too far advanced. I shall miss her purrs, her tummy massages, her meows, her beautiful eyes and most of all her sweetness. There has never been a better kitty or friend.
Rest in Peace my little round headed girl.
~ Laura |
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This donation in honor of Ora Citron's dog, Duffy, who was lost in a fire that destroyed her home. Duffy had been led safely away from the fire, but then became confused and went back to the house. His injuries were so severe, he had to be put to sleep by the vet. Ora and I share a love for our dogs, and I know she is devastated over the loss of her companion. I hope this small token lets her know how much we all care. |
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1994 - 2009
I remember begging my mom for a puppy. "I don't want any animals in the house," she would say. Finally, she caved... and boy did she ever! I didn't gain a new puppy, I gained a sister. She would have been 15 years old this year, and we loved her more and more each day. We will love you always and never forget your wonderful personality.
Love, Big Sister Ginnie |
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1992 - 2009
Benny left this world on January 24th, 2009, a few weeks shy of his 17th birthday. He was adopted from the Pets Unlimited Shelter in San Francisco at approximately 11 years of age. His motto in life was "If it fits in my mouth, it's food.." He mightn't have been able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but he could scale a 4 foot baby gate and climb up 3 shelves to get to a bag of dog food. Sadly missed by all.
Slan abhaile, sean duine. (Irish = Safe home, old man)
~ Gee |
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September 1992 – January 2009
Pinky chose me to sit at her right paw and obey. She was my inspiration for writing; she taught me all I know about cat behavior. Together we helped untold numbers of cats stay in their homes. She was my constant companion; far better company than either of my husbands. Demanding, exacting, moody, her tender side bloomed for me. No one who knew her would have believed that she checked on me nightly and daily asked to be held. She enriched my life immeasurably; my life will forever be changed by her presence and her passing.
~ Dorothy
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2000 - 2001
Fawn was a very special little bunny who was rescued from the euthanasia room at the local animal shelter when she was just three months old. She had a wonderful year with me and her best friend, Lucy the cat. She enjoyed organic veggies and a habitat carpeted to match the rest of the house. Sadly, exactly one year after she joined the household she became very ill. As hard as we all tried to save her, it just wasn't to be. She will never be forgotten.
~ Bonnie |
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January 1993 - June 2008
Nippers was a pregnant stray who captured my heart with her adorable silent meow in 1995. After giving birth to just one kitten, she selflessly nursed and nurtured three other abandoned underage kittens. She was my first cat, and taught me all about kittens, motherhood, and unconditional love.
She will remain in my heart always.
~ April |
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May 1992 - January 2009
Roan Thoroughbred Semi Maar (aka Gray) was born May 18, 1992. Semi Maar was a successful Grade 1 stakes winning racehorse, racing against Best Paul, DaHoss, Tabor, Lake George and many others. As a winning 16.3hh three-year-old, Semi Maar bowed his left front tendon and was laid off, returned for a comeback, then retired from racing with earnings in excess of $300,000.
I purchased Gray as my dressage mount. While completely lacking interest in dressage, Gray excelled as a pleasure horse participating in activities such as horsecamping, trail riding, swimming in lakes, cross country and show jumping, team penning, and visiting the Pacific Ocean. Gray was truly an exceptional off-the-track Thoroughbred as well as the barn favorite. Sadly, at the age of 17 an inoperable tumor was discovered which necessitated Gray being humanely destroyed on January 27, 2009 - a happy, active, cherished and well loved horse to the end.
~ Roberta |
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January 1993 - September 2003
July 1992 - July 2006
In loving memory of Bossie and Buck, Trombetta Treasures who will live in our hearts forever.
~ Chuck and Ruth |
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October 1993 - March 2007
Kierney was a special soul who touched everyone she met. She led an amazing life from the time her litter of 7-week-old puppies was rescued while being prepped for euthanasia. She was brilliant, expressive, graceful, athletic, and keenly aware of her value. She had a way of casting a spell over humans to make them serve her needs – using her laser-like attention to enlist their opposable thumbs to throw the ball for her. She aptly trained an entire organization’s staff to keep her ball in motion and simultaneously assist clients. As you would imagine, she excelled at sports like flyball and agility. She was beauty in movement. She was the best foster mother to neonatal kittens. Our relationship was the closest experience I’ve had to telepathy and I will be eternally grateful that I was privileged enough to share her life and love.
~ Jill |
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