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From The Ledgeman, a Tribute to Nalu
 May, 2010

Bobm and Smokey Topaz...I miss them both
with Onyx, who is still with us

Bobm was the red cockapoo top, and above and on the left, who died in 2006 after a dog attack, from Hemangiosarcoma. Smokey Topaz was the grey mini poodle on the right in the photo above, who passed away two months ago, at the foot of my bed from heart failure. I miss them both.

Onyx is the black cat in the middle. He is still alive, and Puddles, the new female dog 6 years old from the SPCA, needs to stop chasing him. He is an old cat, and Puddles has bitten him twice.

The current dogs are in the photo I entered into the Funniest Pet Photo Contest -- in doggy rain gear.
 

It has been about a month now since I had to let go of Paco. He first came into my life right before my daughter's high school graduation last June. He was the perfect distraction. I tend to get worked up and anxious when big events come along in life. I needed him as much as he needed me.

Paco’s head was so swollen that you couldn't feel his skull. He was about 10 days old. He "screamed" the first 48 hours that I had him. It was difficult (to say the least) for my family (people and pets alike) to have to deal with, but I wasn't going to give up on Paco. When he was barely eating (at about 4 days after he came home), I almost decided to put him down. I asked the vets what they thought and there was only one hope -- some fluids and a couple of steroid injections. It worked. The swelling on his head went completely down, he started eating more. He would only "scream" once in a while.

Paco went with me everywhere until he was about 3 months. That is when he finally got weaned from the bottle! (All of the other pets that I have rescued were usually ready by 5-6 weeks old.) As he began to grow he would have little "fits" once in a while as well as some good "playtime" with my other two dogs. It was a feeling I will never forget -- the happiness I experienced seeing him thrive and interact with my family. I held onto those feelings as much as possible and was constantly trying to ignore the "screaming" and "fits" that were still taking place off and on, here and there. It was late November/early December when he stopped eating well for me. Then he began to do more "screaming" and have more "fits." This time I felt different. I began wondering if he was suffering and wondering if I were being selfish. I asked my family what they felt. It all came down to the same thing. Paco's quality of life was not going to get any better. He had a brain injury sustained at nearly 10 days old that no medication could fix. I had to let him go, peacefully, with dignity. It was one of the hardest things that I have had to do in my life. The bond that I had with him, the one that I am blessed to have shared with all of my pets (alive and passed on) is so strong and so rewarding that I know I would do it all over again.

Thank you, Paco. I truly loved you. You will always be in my heart.

Submitted by Emily
 

There's only one word to describe Cheeto, and that word is love. He filled our hearts with joy and loyalty. He was a big, cuddly teddy bear and loved it when we rubbed his belly. Cheeto will be dearly missed. We love our Cheeto. Dr. B as I call him has been part of our family for over ten years. He saw Cheeto become a proud parent and was there if ever Cheeto needed him. Thank you, Dr. B, for your loyalty to our Cheeto.
 
Submitted by Peter Manzano and family

IN LOVING MEMORY
PEACHES

Dr. Baum:

I just wanted to let you know how grateful we are to all of you at Center Sinai for taking care of our beloved Peaches for the past 14 1/2 years. You were the first place that we brought her to when we found her in front of our home three blocks from your clinic back in '96.

Dr. Carrillo and her assistant Eddie came over the other morning and put her to sleep in such a caring and professional manner. Even though I am still very distraught, I know that it was the best thing to do and it was done by the best individuals. Thank you for allowing them to come to our home, I wanted it to be Peaches' last image.

We also want to commend Dr. Williams who has always been such a comfort and resource. We still have another dog and we do not intend on going anywhere else! Keep up the good work!

Giancarlo Mercado
We are very grateful to Giancarlo for allowing us to also post this note and lovely photo on our testimonial page.
 

In Loving Memory
Kriminal
4/2005-10/2010

Kriminal was the best cat in the world. Even though he had a tough exterior he was still a mama's boy. He would always greet me when I would come home and would wait by my bedroom door every night to go to sleep. He was a Dog Cat, Guard Cat, and Alpha Cat. Unfortunately, Kriminal went into heart failure in October, 2010 and I had to put him to sleep. It was the hardest decision I ever had to make. He was like my first child. I think about him every day and miss all of the little things that he did that would brighten my day.

Rest in Peace Kriminal
I love you and miss you dearly

Submitted by Samantha, Los Angeles, CA

TRIBUTE TO BUDDY
November 29, 2000 - March 15, 2011

Buddy, you were my best friend for the past 10 years. We did so many things together and you made me so happy,.... and now you are gone and I shall miss you forever.

Godspeed good boy!

Your human mom

Submitted by Maria, Los Angeles, CA

IN LOVING MEMORY
ZOE
May, 2011

Zoe has been a unique and wonderful presence in my life for 18 years. She was a rescue and never quite lost some of her feral ways. I believe every cat is unique and individualistic, and Zoe, a black cat, maintained a position at the top of the list of catness and Zoe-ness. It means a lot to me to have been able over the years to have experienced the gift of Zoe and in the last days to be able to give her the gift of release from progressive weakness, incoordination, confusion and inability to be comfortable.

I am so grateful to have had Zoe with me all these years. I have learned so much from her.

Sent to us by Nancy, Los Angeles, CA

IN LOVING MEMORY
My Beloved Blue Benson

My love Blue died 11-18-2011 at 1:30am from ketoacidosis...He was my best friend and my protector...He got diabetes and it worsened. I miss you, my love...

Your Mommy

Sent to us by Teri, Los Angeles, CA

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