I can't believe that 4 years has passed so quickly. I remember it so clearly when I got the call from my sister saying that my Mom passed away. We were up in NY City visiting my step daughter for her birthday - spending the weekend in the big Apple. We were all taking a walk in Central Park when my cell phone rang and I got the news. She had be… read more

When my Bettas passed away I was devastated. I didn't know what else to do for them but bury them in one of the gardens. They had both amused me for two years and I thoroughly enjoyed watching them everytime that I sat here by the computer. They passed away maybe a year apart. My male was named Cornelius and the female was Hillary, named by one of… read more

My husband had a deep respect for all branches of the US Military. He was a Navy man and loved and respected the US Navy and the Country for which he so proudly served. I have the ring displayed with an Eagle and at the base of the Eagle is written: GOD BLESS AMERICA read more

This is a plaque that I have in my living room. It is my husband's service plaque that was awarded post humously. My husband would have been very touched by this plaque--if only it could have been signed by OLD George Bush--but it was signed by YOUNG G.W. Bush. Either way--I am proud of my husband's service to his country. I only wish that my husba… read more

This is a Veteran's Day tribute to my late husband who was a Navy vet and served in VietNam. A Navy Prayer Eternal Father, Strong to save whose arm hath bound the restless wave, Who bids't the mighty Ocean deep It's own appointed limits keep; O hear us when we cry to Thee, For those … read more

The bravest man I know. Is the Man who fights So another man can have the taste of sweet freedom. … read more

Today is a day when we should really be thankful...Thankful to all of our forefathers, people we love and know in any area of the services and ALL OF OUR TROOPS, in general. These men and women are remarkable for all that they did, are doing and all that they sacrifice. My grandfather, father, Uncle Mike, Uncle Buff, h… read more

One of the sweetest friends I have on Zootoo is Howard H. (1hdhadler). When our Angel kitty died after our trying so hard to save her Howard told me he was going to put a block on his shelter, Washington County Humane Society, Memorial Wall. Yesterday he sent me the picture you see above and Angel will be remembered as Howard said, from Wisconsin… read more

I am so upset right now! About an hour ago we saw a big cat,(who we've seen before and believe may be a neighborhood cat) cross the road into our driveway, then get startled, run back into the road and get hit by a police patrol car! The officer knows that he hit something; he hit his brakes, but didn't even stop or come back to see if the animal… read more

DevilDawg wrote a journal about a sign when her daughter's dog, CoCo passed away. Well, this got me thinking of the signs I have had in my life. When my first husband and I were first married, we lived in Cohoes, NY. There was a gift shop on Remsen Street known as Eva's Gift Shop. The owner was a very nice older woman and over the ye… read more

My neighbor lost her dog Rudy today. He was a gentle 14+ year old Golden Retriever. He had been slowly failing over the last few months and I suspect that the love of his owner was all that kept him going. The hint of the puppy inside never left him. Last summer I was taking some stuffed toys out to the car to donate. Rudy spotted a stuffed pol… read more

I may have told this story before, but it's worth repeating. One of my daughters' two year old Pekingnese, CoCo, became very ill very quickly a few years ago at the age of two. She was given excellent care at Tufts Veterinary School in Grafton MA., but passed away from encephalitis. It was extremely devastating to the entire family. She passed in… read more

Chester was the cutest little Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy when I met him. He had big ears and a big goofy smile to go with them. He grew into those ears...he was 100 pounds as an adult! Chester was my best friend and protector for almost 13 years. He was such an important member of our family. He's been gone almost ten years...and I miss hi… read more

This was a profile picture I took of Scouter. We had been walking in the woods. I had initially intended on going into the woods by myself so I could photograph wildlife but the whole crew decided to go with me. Scout happened to just stop and I loved the "pose" so I snapped her picture. read more

This is Sweet Pea. Sweet Pea was our first home hatched chick of Hairy and Shasta's. He was a beautiful and sweet boy. Hairy and Shasta did a great job of raising him. When he was a year old, one friday night, he had some kind of a seizure. He got better after a few minutes but we decided to take him to the vet first thing in the morning. Whi… read more

This was our beautiful boxer, Scout. She was an exceptional dog and I will remember and love her forever. She went through the really tough times with me when Pete was so sick. When I had to put Scout to sleep I had her cremains placed with Pete's cremains. They are together. read more

"Remember Me" Remember me with love, not tears, and think of all of our happy years. When I was sick, you were at my side Your tears and fears, you tried to hide.. I know you did your best for me, but God above was calling me. The tears with time, will go away, but the love we shared w… read more

Max never liked getting wet but he loved to lay in the POOL as long as it was empty. The warm sun reflecting from the pool must have made him feel really nice... What a sweet little boy... Love you Maxie - read more

It was always so funny to watch him eat from a fork... His little soft lips would carefully scoop all the food and not miss a crumb.. This was taken last Winter - miss you Maxie Boy - read more

I know each of you has been following the news of the senseless shootings at Fort Hood, November 5, 2009 - We have the expectations that not all of our men and women will return from war but we never think they will loose their lives on our soil - To all of or Men and Women who serve in the many branches of the Militar… read more