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Mat is deeply loved and missed but will always be remembered as a feisty
fighter who lived longer than anyone expected. Of
course, we hoped Mat would live longer, but Mat died
unexpectedly just shy of his 19th birthday. We were
lucky to have had Mat for as long as we did.
We chose this photo because it captures Mat’s never-ending curiosity and
(at least one of) those big yellow eyes which we still
cannot believe we will never have the pleasure of having a
staring contest with again.
Finally, we just want to thank Santa Monica Pet Medical Center,
especially Annie Hernandez and Robin Olivieri, for being so
helpful and patient with Mat during the last 8 years that we
have lived in Santa Monica and they have taken care of him.
We know one of the reasons Mat lived as long as he did is
because of your care.
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In Memory of Kiwi
June, 1995 - July 9, 2011
We had such a bond from the moment I
was given this beautiful blue Aby from a mutual friend's
husband whose wife was a breeder and passed away
suddenly. Kiwi was the runt of the litter and so little,
but had a huge personality that matched her ears (look at
her pose in one of the pics). She was a beauty and my
little angel. Kiwi would run to the window at the
sound of my car and be at the door to greet me the minute it
opened. She loved asparagus over meat any day. Kiwi was so
funny and filled my days with smiles. I'll miss my Kiwi
kisses and her gnawing on my nose and toes. I am truly
blessed to have had her in my life. The end was so
sudden and quick, and she was put to sleep in my
arms. Thank you, Dr. Isaacs, for being so gracious,
compassionate, sensitive and understanding. Thank you for
telling me my Kiwi was not suffering when I brought her to
you. Those words and your reassurance that I was doing the
right thing has helped me tremendously these last few
days. Every day I remind myself of your words. The
card you sent brought me to tears, it was so touching.
Your office is filled with wonderful support staff and
doctors.
Until we meet again Kiwi -- momma Ioves
you and misses you so . . .
Our thanks to Denise Brown for this beautiful tribute.
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We Remember Riptide |
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Patty Gaskey - In Memory of "Riptide"
I adopted
Riptide (previously known as "Lover Boy") in May of 2004.
He was my third cat, a rescue, approximately 2 years old at
that time. When I saw him at Centinela Feed near LAX, I put
my hand in his cage to pet him and he was sleepy but purring
like crazy. How could I resist? I took him home that day.
I basically wanted another cat to keep my other newly
adopted cat, "Beckham", (tuxedo) company. Beckham was
almost one at the time and would wake me up every 2 hrs. I
thought, what better than to get him a friend! So Riptide
was wonderful and very loving and they became great
friends. So great, that about 3 weeks after Riptide passed,
Beckham saw a picture of him on my laptop and turned his
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I think he was
probably thinking, "hey Riptide, come play with me". I was
very amazed and will never forget that moment. Riptide
became the alpha and was pretty low maintenance, but so
friendly to anyone that came in. He would always greet you
and do "drive-byes" or take in a few pets and would be at
the door every time I came home. He was also "Mr. Let Me
Look in the Refrig" and jumped on the table to see what was
in the packages I brought in. He would "spoon" with me at
night, too, and for the most part just liked to cuddle and
to be close.
Sadly, he was put to sleep October 5, 2010 and afterwards
found out he had cancer of the intestine and then some. I
miss him VERY much and appreciate all that Dr. Annie and the
crew did at Santa Monica Pet Medical Center. He brought me lots of joy
and helped me with Beckham! I am grateful for that and to
have had him in my life! He will forever remain in my my
heart :)
Our thanks to Patty Gaskey for this beautiful tribute.
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We Remember Beau |
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On Friday, December 10, 2010, I said good-bye to my
handsome man, Mister Beau. He was my world, he was
my light, he was there when I got home everyday ready to
cuddle. He was one crazy cat - not like any other.
He was my boy. He was the man! I will
forever remember him in my heart. His ashes were spread
throughout the Pacific Ocean off the Santa Monica Pier.
Today, two days later, I went for a swim in the ocean in
Santa Monica. He'll always be a part of me.
<3 Til we meet again...
Our thanks to Jillian Young for sharing this beautiful tribute.
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We Remember Garbo |
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Garbo is in Heaven
On Wednesday, July 14th, Garbo came in from chasing a dragon
fly around the pool, and was breathing heavily. I rushed
her to Dr. Annie who confirmed that she was in the final
stages of cancer. As I had promised her, she didn't suffer
-- she went out on a sunny day, just after eating a treat
and chasing a bug. . . And with unconditional love.
Thank you for all her care.
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We Remember Jade
This is an ode to my
late cat, Jade. Thanks to everyone that took care of him, Sandy, Robin, Eva,
and so many more. Thanks to all the times Dr. Hernandez, Dr. Yuan, and Dr.
George operated on him for his fight injuries. Thanks most recently to Dr.
George for his beautiful origami note and a whole lot else. You guys are really
loving folks. I am so happy that Jade was fortunate to have been in your care.
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Day is
Done
When the cat is
gone
no lazy yawning flat on the lawn
no meowing at the break of dawn
no wild jade eyes far and withdrawn
when the cat is gone
When the fight is
done
no lamp shade to sulk in the sun
no ears and eyes to sew back on
no gatekeeper or that big cat brawn
now the fight is done
When the purr
fades out
no glass belly stretching shouts
no regal sphinx strutting about
no secret spots to find out
no voice to hear you call out
your purr has faded out
When there is no
track
no footprints to retrace or retract
all the kitty things you can only reenact
he went out one night and never came back
Jade the cat
Former kool cat, Jade (also known as Jerry, Scraggle
Tooth, Lamp Shade, Champ, Gatekeeper, Pisser, Little Prince, and Panther), 13,
is believed to have died on Thursday, October 30, 2008 of renal failure. He had
a wild, independent, loving spirit and charmed pretty much everyone he
encountered with his free and untamed ways. A real fighter, tough cat, Jade
fought many a time. He fought through countless serious injuries -- a broken
jaw, a brain injury, nearly lost a cheek, an ear, an eye, a limb but never quit
on his resilience and managed to remain unusually handsome throughout. He also
had an amazing talent for assuming ingeniously artistic, sculpturesque poses.
The last 3 weeks were hard on Jade's body, but he weathered what he was given
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We Remember Biff
May 14, 1988 - June
6th, 2007
Biff was “free to
a good home” in The Recycler in 1988 and spent his first week at my house hiding
behind the stove. At 8 weeks old he was a tiny loony thing and it took about
three years before he would deign to be picked up and cuddled. He loved water
and would wait outside the shower stall until I came out, then hurtle into the
remaining water and paddle around. Other favorite tricks were throwing himself
at great velocity into whatever newspaper you were reading and ripping it to
pieces, and unrolling the entire toilet roll during the night. He grew up to be
a wonderful, funny, sweet and loving companion despite a lifelong preference for
hanging out in closets that caused most people to accuse me of having an
imaginary cat.
At the age of 15 Biff had successful surgery for pancreatic cancer and suffered
from diabetes, but with the tender loving care of Dr. Annie Hernandez and staff,
he miraculously gave me four more years of precious companionship and passed
away a month after his 19th birthday on June 6th, 2007. I miss him every day.
Our thanks to Annmarie Dalton for this tribute
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Bodhi
November 1, 1994 - June 19, 2007
Our precious
Bodhi transcended into spirit Tuesday in Dawn's arms with David close by. We
are grateful that he had been very happy and healthy up until last week when on
Thursday afternoon he became ill. Many medical tests and several ultrasounds
later it was determined that, along with other issues, his gallbladder was
greatly enlarged and diseased. It was surgically removed on Monday.
Unfortunately for us, he experienced lethal complications on Tuesday. While we
are feeling enormous loss at this time, we find solace in knowing in our hearts
that his spirit is happy and free.
We will always hold Bodhi in our hearts as a highly treasured member of our
little family. He brought great love and joy to us constantly during our seven
years and eight months together. He added a beautifully innocent and
consistently loving energy to our home. He loved all the wonderful people we
encountered together on our daily walks, and everywhere we traveled together.
We so enjoyed the smiles and opening hearts of many who delighted in his gentle,
friendly greetings and adorable presence.
We pray that all the love we all have for him lifts him on wings of divine joy
ever higher
in realms of heaven.
Some favorite images of our beloved Bodhi:
http://dawnvalli.smugmug.com/gallery/1434403#69121495
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