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I LOVED YOU BEST
By Jim Willis

So this is where we part, My Friend,
and you'll run on, around the bend, 
gone from sight, but not from mind, 
new pleasures there you'll surely find.

I will go on. I'll find the strength, 
life measures quality, not its length. 
One long embrace before you leave, 
share one last look, before I grieve.

There are others, that much is true, 
but they be they, and they aren't you. 
And I, fair, impartial, or so I thought, 
will remember well all you've taught.

Your place I'll hold, you will be missed, 
the fur I stroked, the nose I kissed. 
And as you journey to your final rest,
take with you this....I loved you best.

If you want a special way to say good-bye to a best friend, or offer condolences to a friend or family member whose pet has passed away, Animal Haven will post a memorial for your loved one. A small donation of $20 is requested, which will help care for the animals at the shelter. 

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  • To HB, You will always be in our thoughts and hearts. Thanks for all the great times you shared with us.
    - Love MJ, Sherry and Steven.
  • Puffy -Puff - Puff Daddy was a tough , beautiful cat that was a free spirit and was loved by all. A real knucklehead but was so lovable to everyone human. He will be truly missed by all.
    - Joan Bilka
  • In memory of Cosmo. Sorry for the loss of your friend.
    -Scott Horowitz
  • Lisa, Thank you for all those runs in the woods with me, and for teaching me that even the smallest things, like a walk into town on a spring morning, is call for leap-in-the-air-and-howl celebrations. I will miss you every moment, forever.
    - Mara Bovsun
  • This is in memory of Gloria Dunn who passed away in October of this year.  May her soul rest in peace.  She loved animals.
    -  Fay Brugger
  • This will be our first Christmas without you. We'll miss you running down the stairs Christmas morning sniffing out which presents are yours.  You brought 12 years of joy and laughter to our lives.  Merry Christmas in heaven Keely.  Love you so so much.
    - Noreena Stavropoulos
  • For my Harry-boy, three years was not enough, but I'll love you forever...Harry's Mom
  • In memory of Helen's cat Saturn. So sorry for your loss and may you hold many wonderful memories of your precious pet in your heart.
    -Love the Cappelli Family
  • Freeway was a great dog and will be missed by those that loved him.
    - Lori Lubin
  • For Edwina, Thank you for almost 17 years of being there for me. You're my good girl always Beanie Ween.
    - Kellie Feltman
  • In memory of our dear dog Dusty.  We will miss you forever!   You were one of a kind! 
    - The Collins Family
  • To Luna, Thanks for all the wiggly body and slobbery kiss greetings over the years.  We will miss you more than words can say but know there is a special sitter for you wherever you may be.
    - Love, Lisa Siriporn
  • May all dogs have such an excellent life as the one Bungee enjoyed with her pal Michael Tomlinson.
    - Meredith Tupper
  •  In loving memory of Jeremy Spotts and his kind nature towards all animals and people!
    -Julie and David Fenwick
  • For my beloved Nikki - We went past the beach you used to love to frolic at today; it brought back so many memories of you. It's hard to believe it'll be 6 years come November you're gone. Hope there's a beach in doggie heaven!
    - Barbara Robles
  • In loving memory of Jeremy Spotts. Your love for the Animal Haven inspired this donation.
    - Christopher Pola
  • For Mimi, the angel in heaven and the purr-fect, purr-fect friend. And for Carol, who gave Mimi such a fine life.
    -With love from Ilka
  • For Fox - Thanks to Lucinda and Linda, Fox had a wonderful life full of play, love, delicious food and more love.  No cat could have lived better!
    -From Ilka, Spike, Peeper and Loco
  • In loving memory of my sweet Pebbles...thanks for being a wonderful friend all these years. I hope there are plenty of faucets for you to drink from in kitty heaven.
    -Janet Guidi
  • Spencer and Tracy - After all these years, I'm still missing pieces of my heart that broke off when you left. You both were the best!
    -Eileen Jonat
  • In loving memory of Emma.
    - Ann Balliro
  • Dear Fredda, Nothing touches our hearts in the same way as a special dog does.  Chiquita the therapy dog has gone, but she lives in the hearts of so many people.  And she died playing.  
    -Love,  Ilka (and Spike)
  • Poppy, Matt and I wanted you to know that we're very sad for your loss. A good kitty will be missed!
    -Sarah
  • For Cinnamon - Baby Girl. U are gone to soon. I really did love U the best!!
    - Cherlyn Davis
  • For River, A little dog with a big heart.
    - Ann Balliro
  • For Rags and Ziggy: Two of the most gentle and loyal dogs in the world.  They are forever in my heart!
    - Justina Cutillo
  • For Shrikant Gokhale: We love you!
    - Hemangi Gokhale
  • Dear Bob, Amy, Judah, Aliza and Benji, We are so sorry about Dina.  What a sweet, sweet dog.  We feel for you and hope you cherish all the love that you gave to each other for so many years! 
    - Love, Gary, Archie, Lilli, Sophie and Ella
  • For Red- To Help Other Animals In Need.
    -
    John Sommers
  • John Sullivan - To a Great man who loved all the animals.
    - Kelly Durant
  • In Memory Of Funny Tayar,  A Very Good Boy, Who Insisted On Going to Find His Lucy
    - Ellen Jassem
  • In memory of Ellen, who was an avid animal lover and who loved all her fur babies-I'm sure that they are all reunited in heaven.
    -
    Donna Gilmore

  • Xena- We love you and will never forget you.
    Love, Mom and Dad
  • For Lori Tayar: In Memory Of Lucy -- A Very Special Cat Who Made it Out Of The Ghetto, Lived A Life Of Privilege And Love, And Gave So Very Much To Her Family.
    - Ellen Jassem

  • In memory of Carol Hoover - an animal lover.
    -Patricia Brotherton

  • Jessieboy, you will always be our first. We will always love and miss you. You have a special place in our hearts.
    Daddy and Mommy

  • In loving memory of Judith Singer.
    - David Razmgar
  • Destiny, it was "destiny" that you found me. You will always hold a special place in my heart!
    - Viki
  • Dylan, we will miss  you every day.
    - Amanda
  • To my little boy cat Cleo. You were the best friend a girl could have, and I'll always miss you.  Thank you for 13 wonderful years.
    - Janet
  • In loving memory of our dear sweet dog Allie. She will be missed as much as she was loved. The Keytes
  • "Chasing Sunshine" in memory of Pooper. Some days if I’m lucky, I catch those beams of sunlight just right. I open my heart, look hard and see her clearly, my dear old, loyal friend. It’s our last trip home for Christmas. I pump gas at a highway rest stop that brisk winter’s afternoon. Pooper stands spryly on her hind legs, peering out the window from the car’s back seat. It’s but an instant and she spots me. I smile and our eyes meet, then noses touch from each side of the cold pane of glass. Content now with my greeting, she returns to lie upon her blanket in the back seat. I climb inside and drive away to the end of our heartfelt journey. We disappear down the highway, while an Eskimo kiss smiles warmly on the window in our wake.
  • Lots of love to the Animal Haven mavens and four-legged friends. Will try to come down soon and say hello before I move. xo
  • Remembering the best mother in the world and the dog she picked as a puppy, Karushka. May you be re-united in Heaven. Mom, keep up all the good work being an Angel to all the animals on earth. Love and miss you both endlessly. - Joanne
  • In loving memory of Stat the cat, who lived a long happy life. Although it was time for him to say goodbye, he will be missed by the Vitti family. So sorry for your loss. - Jane Capelli
  • In memory of Lisa Bowman-Hankowski. - Mary Ballou
  • In Memory Of Homer Klein - - A Beautiful Dog, With A Beautiful Soul, Who Achieved His Greatest Potential During His Short Beautiful Life. - Ellen Jassem

  • In memory of Sweet Buddy, who will be missed by Quetzy, Marina, Brett, Brendan and Jo-Ann - Love, The Capelli Family 

  • In Honor of Sam (Gifford's) birthday. - Tina Miller

  • Wonderful, scuffy dog Dusty, who touched the lives of so many residents of and visitors to Arkansas, will be long remembered and cherished as a brave guy who had a sense of humor.Ilka Peck
  • In honor of Kamala Gandhi - Dharmesh Shah

  • In loving memory of Enzo Bristol. A wonderful min pin who lived a long, full, happy life. Thank you for all the love you gave to your person, Jennifer. In return, I know she loved you more than you could ever know - Barbara Kennedy

  • In memory of Jennifer’s sweet dog Enzo.  He was deeply loved and will be missed. 
  • In honor of Lisa Bowman Hankowski, "Peace" -Sheila McCrosky

  • In memory of Lisa and her wonderful work with animals and the gifts she shared with animals and human alike. -Antoinette Bowen
  • In memory of Lisa Ann Bowman-Hankowski  -Lavonne Shepard

  • In memory of Lisa Bowman Hankowski  -Tamis Oshiro
  • In memory of Lisa Bowman-Hankowski. -Robert Fitzgerald
  • In memory of Lisa Bowman-Hankowski. -Sharon Wiederhold
  • In fond memory of LaRoux Martini who was a loving companion, a dear friend, and a very sweet soul. She will always be remembered by her many fans and friends. We loved her cute face, her kind and slightly bossy nature (when it came to puppies ), her happy spirit, her charming smile, and her loving nature.
  • For Fruity, the lovable chatterbox.
  • In fond memory of Mrs. Marion Drage, from her neighbors in 3B.
  • Mr. Bailey Balls - It has been a year since you past and I miss you everyday. You were the best friend anyone can have. I hope you are eating as many burgers as you want in heaven:)
  • A donation has been made in honor of Bandit, the 2010 Barking Beauty.
  • Dear little Caesar: thank you for all the love, joy and happiness you brought to all who knew you.

  • Tom Tom Patterson - He was loved and will be missed.

  • Rusty - you were the sweetest, smartest, funniest, most loving boy. You meant the world to me. I wish you could have stayed with us longer but we are lucky to have known you at all.  We will love and remember you forever.
    Love, Adam

  • In memory of Jinx the cat who will be missed by the Lombardi family. Maya, his yellow lab friend, will miss eating his cat food, and everyone will miss the way he drank his water from the faucet. RIP Jinx.

  • RIP Chester - the prince who was Jai's best friend.
  • Princess- A brave little dog with a strong soul, true spirit, and warm heart. Stay strong, Princess. You will always have a special place in our heart.
  • In loving memory of Duckie, a beloved companion and dear friend. Memories of your affectionate ways and spunky personality will be cherished always.
  • In memory of Clyde, our wonderful orange tiger whom we love dearly. And in honor of Daisy & Wolfgang, whose enjoyment of naps in the sun and countless cat toys continues to honor Clyde's memory and brings joy to our lives.
  • In loving memory of Dotty Novack from her friends at Chelsea Gardens.
  • Beautiful Bo - April 22, 2005 - November 30, 2009, Thank you for all the snuggles and kisses. Go well, dear one. 
  • Nathan, thanks for being Tiffany's doggie friend. She loved you very much.  Love, Mom & Dad 
  • Nathan- In memory of Tiffany Lacey's amazing doggie, Nathan.  He will not be forgotten!
  • To Bosky - the cutest dog ever who bought so much happiness and dedication to our family.
  • Sammy- The Beagle who found me in 1994, who wasn't expected to live a long life due to respiratory illness, passed away in my arms a few months shy of his 15th birthday.  All this time I thought I was taking care of him, I realize now he was taking care of me.
  • Rupert - A spirited little doggie who wisely protected and absolutely adored his true treasures  ...Malcolm, Sophie and most of all Olivia. We know you are chasing Malcolm at this very moment!  Love and kisses to you both.
  • Cezar, truly one of the best dogs anyone could ask for. The decision to put you to rest last week, while in your best interest given your pain, was heart breaking. As promised, we'll hold your paw the whole way. With love and gratitude...
  • We will never forget you Casey, and your dedication to everything you were passionate about, including the pups. - Meaghan Dillon
  • In Memory of AH volunteer Casey Feldman-- I know you're up there making all the kittens and puppies happy. -Brooke Burdge
  • To my beloved baby, Miso. May you have the best food, the warmest bed, and never be sick again.  Mommy loves you so very much, my heart will be with you always. - Marilyn Yee
  • In memory of my colleague, Joe Lopes. - Arla Phenicie
  • In memory of Rob Hagendorn - Patricia Cook
  • Tahoe Grover Beller - For all your years of friendship, companionship and neuroses, you were loved.
  • In honor of Nikki Carter - Ann Carter
  • In memory of my sweet, gentle, generous, beautiful and loving friend Pam Cecil, who trusted and honored me with the care of her beloved pets, cat Barney and dog Rocky, during her life and after. With love and gratitude, Heather
  • In memory of Eileen Schmidt. -Robert P. Lynch
  • Spencer: you will always be in our hearts.We love you and miss you already. -Ashleigh
  • In memory of Moushka, a gentle soul, who had an unfortunate life with multiple owners & long amounts of time in the shelter system. She so deserved better, & her passing came just as she had been placed in an adopted home. Rest in peace, Moushk! -Barbara
  • In loving memory of Quentin, Lori's sweet and kind little boy.You will always be remembered.-Scott
  • For Paige- our sweet, sweet puppy. - Geraldine
  • In memory of Vincent J. Koening III David Stevens
  • In honor of Lucy.  I love and miss you. You were the best
  • For Ellie - A cat who lived a most happy, contented life and knew when it was time to go. - Ilka
  • Murray, you will be missed. - Patricia
  • In memory of Yuki, Leslie's sweet cat...may she, and you, both be at peace now. She'll be in your heart and memory always...
  • In honor of my rescue dog, Sandy, who passed away. - Danielle
  • In memory of my aunt, Arline Netzer, a gentle soul who wanted to care for dogs and cats after she was gone. Ruth
  • In memory of Rocky and Winkle two wonderful pets who brought so much joy and love to our lives. We miss you. - Cynthia
  • In memory of Jack, the beloved dog of Sean Grennan and Kathy Santen. He will be missed by so many people whose lives he touched with the simple yet rich life he lived.  He loved everyone selflessly and without condition, but most of all he adored his dad.
  • In memory of Ally, my friend for 14 years.  She was a cat who loved everyone and everyone loved her.  We all miss you and will always remember you. Love, Lynne (Mommy), Mark (Daddy), Debra & Samantha
  • In memory of the indomitable Joby.  From the size of a boot to that of a baby bull, he was loved with a force that is know by few. He will be missed - that's for sure.
  • In memory of Barney, who sent the best Christmas cards EVER!
  • Rocky, we all miss you..   The Mortman Family
  • For Bloopers, sweet and loving cat and companion of Patrick. “The best cat who ever lived...” You will be missed. - Shannon
  • D'Jango - Our pack won't be the same without you, D'Jango...  Love Daddy Anthony, Annette, D'Jetta, Kayliah, Peep, Dusty, Lexy, Purrcy and Flour.
  • In memory of Snowball, my sweet, gentle special needs dog I adopted from AH in his twilight months. You deserved so much better in life, but I am glad you were at least able to end it with us, loved and cared for in your own home at last. Your mom, Heather
  • For your wonderful, loving, Mackie ,a donation has been made . With sympathy and love, Debi and Andy Raskin.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Scott Miller, It was a pleasure working for you. Judy Markowitz and The Energized Realty Group
  • To Little Cat, my best friend....I love and miss you,love, papa
  • In memory of Scarsdale...small in stature, short in life, forever loved and remembered. Our thoughts are with Richie, Debbie, and Richie Sr.
  • With sympathy from Annette, Anthony, D'Jango, D'Jetta, Kayliah, Peep, Dusty, Lexi, and Purrcy
  • Memorial gift for Frankie, the most wonderful cat I ever knew...Vennie Anderson
  • In memory of Liz and Georges' wonderful pug, "The Winston Man," "the best pug in the world," The Pug Man." Love the Cappelli Family
  • My parents and my loved most doggy rocky...scott jasik
  • In memory of our beloved cat Negra...John Ruscillo and Gill Nunes
  • To my beloved Cocoa Paws: I miss you. I am glad that I kept you. I wished you had lived longer...Mary Ann Fastook
  • In Loving Memory of My Dear friend Bella del Sol....Betty Arce