Memorials & Honors

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Oscar A fine, sweet friend. A friend wrote me, she said she asked her dog, Curly, to come back to her when she had him put to sleep. About a year later Curly came back in a dream. He was young, happy and had lots of other dogs following him. That story sure helped me. I am starting to think that Oscar had some idea of what was happening.  The days before that he was kind of looking at me and maybe trying to say it was time. Then he was feeling good on the last day...sort of happy looking. Then when he finished his dinner he sat down in that spot where he could see the whole back yard down to the pond. Maybe he was glad to return to the source, to shed that heavy, crippled body and go home.  I'm gonna act like that was the way it went...  Bill

MEMORIALS  April - June 2010 Anonymous - In memory of Malcolm Kathleen Barrett - In memory of Gaby & Toby Holly Barrett - In memory of Bianca, Rusty and Bunny Diana DeClue  - In memory of Sebastian  Bonnie & Arlis Fisher - In memory of Zeke Susan Herring - In memory of My little Malcolm kitty  Bill Marak - In memory of Annabelle Jeanette & Michael Neece - In memory of Pixie Terri Poposky  - In memory of Streaky and Timer - my Italian Greyhounds  Carolyn & John Turner - In memory of Our Sweet Boy Toby Joanne Treece - In memory of Chester  Sharon & Randy Tidwell - In memory of Pixie  Kathy Woods - In memory of Fred & Ginger  Arkansas Gastroenterology - NLR, AR - In memory of Pat Taylor Sue Davis - LR, AR - In memory of Max Frances Fendler - LR, AR - In memory of Nancy Harm Debbie Oxandale  - In memory of Lady Diana Piechocki - NLR, AR  - In memory of Abby Charlotte Roush - Sheridan, AR - In memory of Mercy; Janet Emerson's beloved Cat Jana Teagle - NLR, AR - In memory of Cragin Brown Carolyn & John Turner, Hillcrest Junk - LR, AR  - “In Memory of Lily” HONORS April - June 2010

Anonymous - On behalf of Lizzie and Gracie Mary Davis - On behalf of Buddy and Dreyfus Davis Laura Fanning - In Honor of Zane Fanning Sharon Hammond - In Honor of Tucker & Calli Felecia Horton - In Honor of The caring OOTWs people who do such good work. Mark Heulitt  - On behalf of Max Susan Neal - In Honor of Kathy Woods Tracey Noel - On behalf of thank you for helping us with Henry  Charlotte Roush - On behalf of Delilah and Samson  Megan Tidwell - On behalf of Kathy Woods  Kathy Woods - In Honor of the wonderful OOTW volunteers!   Anonymous Donor - On behalf of Zeus's surgery Anonymous Donor - On behalf of Cinnamon Cindy Alberding - LR, AR  - On behalf of Zeus- the little pug Karen Barnett - Sherwood, AR  - On behalf of For the 13 rescued dogs/pups Pauline Cherry - Pine Bluff, AR  - On behalf of Germania Road Project Carol Davis - NLR, AR -  for Germania Road Project

Ray Doss - Cabot, AR  - to Susan Neal for German Shepherd Puppies David Daniel  - In Honor of Chelsea Bailey  Dave & Pat Hammond - Diamond, OH  - Sharon Hammond’s Birthday Kim & Mike Heine - Maumelle, AR  - to Susan Neal for German Shepherd Puppies Sharon Hammond - Maumelle, AR  - On behalf of Zeus' surgery Ava Hicks  - On behalf of Zeus! Michele Soos Janosko - Berlin Center, OH  - On behalf of Sharon Hammond's Birthday    Michele Soos Janosko - Berlin Center, OH - In honor of Tucker and Calli  Gene Long - Sherwood, AR   - to Susan Neal for German Shepherd Puppies Bill Orr - Harrisburg, AR  - On behalf of Dachshound, Lilly and pups William Marak - LR, AR - On behalf of Zeus Todd McCready - LR, AR  - On behalf of Sonny and Cher Stephen & Debbie Northington - LR, AR  - On behalf of Sharon Hammond Christine Reese - On behalf of Sharon Hammond's Birthday! Cynthia Round - Jacksonville, FL - On behalf of Johnny Cash for his heartworm treatment  Nita Sheth - LR, AR - On behalf of Nita's Birthday Julie Tomlinson - In Honor of Sharon Hammond Elsbeth Washburn - Stuttgart, AR - On behalf of Germania Project

Sadie 1994-2009 I have to admit that of all the cats I have had the privileged to know, Sadie was the most beautiful. If I had to chose only one word to describe her, it would be nice. Other words I would use are considerate, well mannered, appealing and always loving. She's gone now and I miss her very very much. Johnnie Bailey

We thank the Lord above, for welcoming Scarlett so gently, into heaven.... Death is a just a part of Life...not the opposite of each other, but inextricably linked! I had to realize listening to her decline, that this is all in God's plan and God's will....that our bodies must fail or be defeated in some way, in order for our spirit, our soul, to go free. We had car rides, peace and quiet and an entire day of surrounding Scarlett with things she knew and loved and those who loved her most. It gave us time to absorb and prepare...time to lie with her in her soft fluffy bed - time to give her lots of hugs, kisses, and pets, and belly rubs....sweet nothings in her ear, and we were with her till the end....telling and showing her how much she was loved. So, again, I've realized and thank God, that though her body had to fail, he let her go surrounded by love and gently with very minimal pain or fear. I thank God for the bond, and deep history I shared and had with Scarlett, for the memories I'll always hold and the joy she experienced and gave. I also thank God that I believe dogs have souls and also have a Heaven, - whether it's the Rainbow Bridge version or we all end up together. Last but not least, I thank God for the miracle of Carol & Buddy's loving her like one of their own, and letting me bring her to the mountain as a final resting place - I find it so fitting that she should be laid to rest here on top of Wye Mountain...for this was her "little taste of (what) Heaven (must be like) on Earth"...the only place she ever ran free....and the place now, where she'll always be and her spirit can roam free now and forever. Ramona & Bryon January 31, 2009

In Loving Memory of Scarlett Jackson January 31. 1998 January 31,2009

Toby	Our boy Toby, you were our constant companion for 16 years. You were always there for us, you brought us so much joy, love and laughter. We miss you and love you every day, you will always be our boy. Mommy & Daddy Turner

You Were Here by Jenine Stanley    As I sit in those moments of quiet, When sadness invades me, I know that yesterday, You were here.     More days pass,  A week ago you left us, Your head cradled in our hands, Your spirit gracefully moving upward, But for a few hours of that day, You were here. Sadness invades again, As I know that once those hours pass, I can no longer look back, Over the span of a familiar week's time, To find that comforting point when, You were here. More time will pass; Sadness will not so much invade as menace, And I will mark the days, Saying things like, "last month, last summer, last year," You were here.     I dread that day, One year from now, That first marking of the time, That your body was no longer with us; Though we will never forget you, Your tangible memory fades, The feel of your fur, your head, your back, your weight against us, The smell and sounds of you when, You were here.     The emptiness is beginning to fade, To change into another reality, One with you still playing a part, But a role of ethereal presence rather than physical comfort we crave; Your memory, your spirit, your essence and counsel, Dwell with us, but this feeling is not the same as when, You were here.

Sadie Sadie was a sweet, loving dog friend. I rescued her when she was around 6 months old. She was with me for 13 1/2 years. She loved attention, but, would crawl up and lay her head on your chest returning the love. She did not complain in her final days. I miss her. Beth

Delilah You were our Queen for sixteen years. You and your brother were such a blessing and a joy! Our gift from God! We miss you so much! Char & Gary Roush

Snickers  For a little guy who came into our lives to be a companion for another dog who had just lost his best doggie-friend, and for the people who loved them both. He did all of that and more for years until his big heart just gave out. We'll always remember him dancing in circles on his hind legs every time we came home, just because he was happy to see us. Kathryn McConnell