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GRACE AND DIGNITY IN
DEATH
Memories Of You
Will Be Everlasting And Our Hearts Are Full Of Love... You
Weren't Meant To Be Here To Long, But, Just Long Enough To Have Touched
Us With Your Everlasting Love.
DiAnna Pfaff-Martin
Founder,
Community Animal Network
Animal Network of Orange County
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In
Memory |
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To Read Our
Memorials |
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IN LOVING MEMORY
Of
"Momma Gracie & Rex"
June 2007 |
Momma Gracie & Rex were very thankful to have been
adopted together as they had built an extremely strong bond from
birth. They lived a very happy life and were very content until
their current owners let them outside in a neighborhood known to
have coyotes. The first time Gracie & Rex went on their outside
adventure only Rex made it home. He obviously couldn't understand
why his mom had not come home with him. So, on the next chance to
see the outdoors he ventured out in search for her. Only this time
it was their owners who had to wonder why Gracie and Rex had not
come home. They were in tears when neither one of them came home for
the next week and later discovered that both of their lives had been
taken by coyotes.
Please let the tragic ending of their lives be a
reminder as to the importance of keeping your animals indoors.
Whether you live i a coyote area or not there are constant dangers
lurking to harm innocent animals, whether on person or mistake.
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IN LOVING MEMORY
Of
"LUCKY"
April 24, 2007
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Lucky experienced a quick paralysis of his legs
and howling before being rushed to urgent care. Within minutes he
was diagnosed with "Occult Heart Disease" that caused a
blood clot to form and lodge in his femoral artery. Morphine was
given to ease his pain but his prognosis forced immediate euthanasia.
Four year old Lucky's life was
short but he was well-loved by his pet-parent Carolyn Maxwell
until God chose his time.
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IN LOVING MEMORY
Of
"BEBE"
March 30, 2006 |
Her little spine was
fractured when she was only 5 weeks old. She recovered to be able to
walk with a funny waddle and was happy as can be but she never again
could urinate on her own. Her urine was expressed for years by the
founder of the organization. Unfortunately, she kept having reoccurring
urinary tract infections which was painful and we believed she had
lived a very great life and that her time here had been
blessed.
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IN LOVING MEMORY
Of
SEBASTIAN"
July 20, 2005
Sebastian
Talkative. A Spicy Pepper Personality. The boss of the
house. Wants all the attention. Followed you around like a dog.
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SEBASTIAN
SHADOWS
ON THE GRASS
My
thoughts are of you tonight. The place and time when I laid you to
rest are bonded by the tears that run down my face. I had feared
you, but as I look upon the moonlit grass I remember being closer
to you than I ever was. Your memory will always be a locket
in my heart and the sorrow I feel will fade like the shadow of the
tree on the moonlit grass. This night has been for you and me.
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IN LOVING MEMORY
Of
"LOVER BOY"
September 19,
2003
Animal Network is Mourning!
Our hearts are saddened.
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Lover Boy was rescued a week ago with his 4 siblings.
His beauty to most was that he was a spectacular mix of Bengal and Siamese.
His striking color of Orange was attractive to the others. But, to those
who cared for him he was known as "Lover Boy". True to his name
because of his beautiful heart and little soul.
Lover Boy was the last of his litter to be adopted. He
stopped eating and we thought he was just depressed after the others all
got homes. As we see many others miss their sibling friends and playmates.
His caregiver tried every kind of juicy fresh and fancy
fresh food she could to stimulate his appetite. Nothing peaked his interest
and then he started vomiting.
Doctors, too believed the possibility of him being depressed.
Blood panels showed his organs were working fine and he was given a shot
and meds to stop vomiting. Nothing worked. Force feeding led us no where.
At dawn his little body lay on the chest of his caregiver
and Lover Boy's little spirit had passed.
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IN LOVING MEMORY
Of
NINJA
*CAN
VET MEDICAL KITTEN
July 31, 2003
Kristen's
Litter
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"Ninja" Black
Ninja was born with a congenital hip problem
which causes him to not climb, or jump. He has adapted
to his handicap by walking slowly so not to fall and drinks
water with his head tilted to the side to prevent himself from loosing
balance. He needs a low litter box to be able to climb over the side.
Ninja's mom is Siamese which causes him
to be very vocal and want to communicate. His loving nature and interest
in being held and snuggling, far out weigh his handicap says his caregiver,
Kristen Finnesson, a high school student getting community services
hours for helping. "I just see him going to a home with
a little girl that would share his love and hold him all the time. He
has the "sweetest nature I've ever known and is so people-centered
he needs to be the only cat, so he gets all the attention. He is happiest
in your lap."
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IN LOVING MEMORY
Of
pictured 4 weeks
4-21-03
died shortly after
rescue
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Our WalMart
Rescue
Died of Panleukopenia
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IN LOVING MEMORY
Of
Sweetheart and her
babies
March 7, 2003
Every time another motherless baby is saved and puts
a smile on a new adoptive parents face, we will think of you!
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Sweetheart
She was the ultimate example of a caring young Mother.
When she was given babies that needed love, she immediately began caring
for them. She didn’t give it a second thought that her babies were grown,
and that those babies were not hers. Unfortunately through her loving
nature she contracted a life threatening illness from a kitten that needed
a momma, and she died caring for kittens that were not hers. She is deeply
missed by her caregivers, and the entire organization mourns a momma that
gave her all to care for motherless babies. She paid the ultimate sacrifice
to save the lives of these precious kittens. Even when she became gravely
ill, she still nursed and kissed those precious babies. Unfortunately
all were lost, despite all the love that was given by this very special
Momma. Rescuing animals is not always joyous or easy for those caring
individuals involved. The heartache and mourning over this tragedy devastated
all involved, however the memory of the love this wonderful momma gave,
somehow helps erase the tragic loss of such a beautiful creature.
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"IN MEMORY OF"
Sweetie!
I Know I may look funny,
but, I could have loved you lots!
I was only 7 years old... and a
little girl.
APRIL 3Oth 2002 |
My Name Is Sweetie!
I
was rescued! And died in a home with someone who loved me, my foster mom
Pam Leslie. That is much better than dying at a shelter! I thank
you, "mom" for loving me just the way I was and
giving me a home until the end of my life!
Caregiver Pam Leslie
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"IN MEMORY OF" "Lucky"
APRIL 11th 2003 |
My Name Is Lucky
Dear Lucky was euthanized on
April 11, 2003
after he started having seizures. The brave young school age
pet-parent named Halo took the day off school and held Lucky in her
arms. Lucky put her paw on Halo's cheek many times while meowing to
communicate her love, as her spirit passed. Sing soul of Lucky...
SING
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IN MEMORY OF
"Malcolm"
August 20, 2002
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My
Name Is Malcom
"Malcolm" was riding home, inside
the pet carrier with his momma on the way home from adoption when
traffic caused the driver to brake fast. Malcom's tiny body was
thrown to the back of the carrier and his pelvis was crushed by his
momma's weight breaking his pelvis. Malcolm received three weeks of
intensive care from his foster mom before the decision was made to
"free" his little soul. Sing soul of Malcom! We all love
you! Thank you Vickie for doing all you could!
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"IN MEMORY OF
Armani  |
My
Name Is Armani
Armani is survived by his sister Azmira. The pair
had difficulties upon rescue with recurring ringworm and upper
respiratory. They were adopted together by a caring person in rescue
but Armani just never thrived. He died peacefully in his
sleep.
Sing soul of Armani! Sing!
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THE ANIMAL NETWORK... of
Orange County
Always spay, neuter,
microchip, collar and tag your pets.