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Below you'll find the beginning of our new tributes to pets, sent in by Margaret Cox & Al Schepps, members of the Center Sinai Animal Hospital family. Those of us who have gone through the experience of losing one or more of our pets know that we feel very strongly that we have lost a family member. And regardless of the fact that all living beings do pass away, it hurts.

All research points to the fact that getting the story out helps the grieving process, so we are very glad to have the wonderful hailing of pussycat Earl Grey's spirit in the piece below.

We hope you find some comfort here, if you have lost a pet. And, please, if you have a story you'd like to share, scroll down to the box at the bottom of this page and send it in.  We're posting visitor stories and photos and would be pleased to add yours.
 

In Memorium
Earl Grey, photo taken Jan., 2005
 

Our beloved cat, Earl Grey, passed away November 26, 2007, at home peacefully due to kidney failure. He was almost 20 years old.

We were very lucky that he adopted us many years ago and he was a delight, friendly to all, and will be greatly missed.

Dr. Baum of Center Sinai Animal Hospital kept him in good shape, even through his kidney problems, so much longer than anyone could have asked.

Dr. Baum and the staff at the hospital have always been so supportive and could not have been more caring and helpful in Earl Grey's last days.

I have been witness to so many miracles" from Dr. Baum with a few of my cats over the years ( approximately 27 years), and am always amazed at his positive attitude and compassion, not only the animals but also with the pet owners.

Endless thanks to Dr. Baum and staff.

Margaret Cox & Al Schepps
 

In Memorium...

MEPHISTOPHELES
March 1996 - September 2007



Sent to us by Charlene Ward
 

In Loving Memory

KC Grinley

Sent to us by Diane Grinley
 

In Memorium...

Bootsy 1996-2008

Bootsy was born May 1996 to his Mother Picky. Who just happened to live next door.  Picky loved to escape from her yard, run the streets and leave her poor puppies to fend for themselves. One day we heard a puppy crying under a parked car. We brought him home!  I named him after Bootsy Collins, a 70's Funk Artist. We serenaded him with the song “Ahh...” The Name is Bootsy, Baby.  Bootsy looked nothing like his Mother. His dad was a big black mixed Lab, who also ran the streets.

Bootsy and I played Frisbee and ball everyday. When a neighbor would stop for a chat, he was busy. Bootsy would ram the Frisbee into my legs, drop a saliva soaked ball on my foot, and join the conversation by barking his head off! He would not be ignored!!!! 

One thing I loved about Bootsy, he would get behind the gate. When the gates are open, one side provided a safe area for him while we move the cars. My husband would reward him with a treat when he came home. Well, Bootsy took it to a whole new level! You could give him a treat while entering the house but don't go back outside. Bootsy would be on the steps waiting for yet another treat when you return. We called that Tow Treats!!!

One day Bootsy got into it with a bird. So I waited until my daughter came home to go check things out. We looked around the yard and didn't see nothing. So I asked Bootsy "where's the bird?" he left the area. All of a sudden he came from around the corner of the house at full speed with a bird about 10" long in his mouth. We were screaming, laughing and ran into the house. I guess he understood!

Another thing I loved about him was the way he ate from my hand. He was so gentle that sometimes I told him to just take it!

One time I was talking to a City Worker. Bootsy was in the front yard barking so I latched the gate. Somehow he flipped the latch. As I stepped off the curb, Bootsy ran pass me. He jumped on the worker's chest with his paws and looked him dead in eyes. The worker gasped and said thank god you have a friendly dog.

Bootsy got excited every time someone washed the cars. He would drag his bed off the porch, pull into an area near the cars and hump it.

Nobody that lives here could leave without everybody in the neighborhood knowing it. He would bark until you are out of sight.

Bootsy would have been 12 years old last month. I miss him when I am in the house and don't hear his bark. I miss him when I go and come and don't see him behind the gates. When I wash my car, water the grass, take out the trash, and leave the house walking. Bootsy will not be alone; he will join Goldie, Prince, and Kenya in heaven. We miss him so much!

Thank you Center-Sinai for being there when I needed you. Be Blessed 

Zena & Family

We invite you to send a little story or short obituary about your pet, with name, birth date (as close as you know), date of passing, your city and state and name. Longer stories such as the one above are also welcome, up to 300 words or 2000 spaces.

To submit a photo, send a jpg or gif format, 100 dpi, to our e-mail address: webmaster@CenterSinaiAnimalHospital.com.  Be sure to type "photo for eulogy" in the subject line of your e-mail to us.