My Forever Pet
There's something missing from my home,
I feel it day and night,
I know it will take time and strength
Before things feel quite right

But just for now, I need to mourn,
My heart - it needs to mend,
Though some may say it's "just a pet"
I know I've lost a friend.

You've brought such laughter to my home,
and richness to my days...
A constant friend through joy or loss,
With gentle, loving ways.

Companion, pal, and confidante,
A friend I won't forget,
You'll live for always in my heart,
My sweet, forever pet...

by Suzanne Taylor

"A Loan From God"

God promised at the birth of time,
A special friend to give,
His time on earth is short, he said,
So love him while he lives.

It may be six or seven years,
Or twelve or then sixteen,
But will you, till I call him back,
Take care of him for me?

A wagging tail and cold wet nose,
And silken velvet ears,
A heart as big as all outdoors,
To love you through the years.

His puppy ways will gladden you,
And antics bring a smile,
As guardian or friend he will,
Be loyal all the while.

He'll bring his charms to grace your life,
And though his stay be brief,
When he's gone the memories,
Are solace for your grief.

I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth return,
But lessons only a dog can teach,
I want you each to learn.

Whatever love you give to him,
Returns in triple measure,
Follow his lead and gain a life,
Brim full of simple pleasure.

Enjoy each day as it comes,
Allow your heart to guide,
Be loyal and steadfast in love,
As the dog there by your side.

Now will you give him all your love,
Nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate me when I come to call,
To take him back again?

I fancy each of us would say,
"Dear Lord, thy will be done,
For all the joy this dog shall bring,
The risk of grief we'll run.

"We'll shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.

"But shall the angels call for him,
Much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
And try to understand."

Author Unknown

But most words taken from well-loved classic

" FOR ALL PARENTS "
by Edgar A. Guest

Submitted by Tony For "In Memory Of" Pets
 

LAST NIGHT

I stood by your bed last night; I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you; I smiled and said, "it's me."

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
and say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me.

Author unknown

My Gift To Jesus

I wish someone had given little Jesus a dog
as loyal and loving as mine
to sleep by His manger and gaze in His eyes
and adore Him for being divine

As our Lord grew to manhood His own faithful dog
would have followed Him all through the day
while he preached to the crowds and made the sick well
and knelt in the garden to pray

It is sad to remember that Christ went away
to face death alone and apart
with no tender dog following close behind
to comfort His masters heart

And when Jesus rose on that Easter morn
how happy He would have been
as His dog kissed His hand and barked it's delight
for the one who died for all men

Well the Lord has a dog now I just sent Him mine
My old pal so dear to me
And I smile through my tears on this first day alone
knowing they're in eternity
©Clancee

This page is dedicated in loving memory to Sebastian
beloved family member of
Jim, Jeanne, Jess and Jamie Callahan

Please view Sebastian's page @

Jeanne's Note

Our heartfelt thanks, Janie, for creating a memorial for Sebastian.

 We wanted something special done for him,
as he was a wonderful part of our life.
I've tried to start one for him myself, but each time,
I just break down and cry.
I think Janie does a wonderful job with her site,
so I requested her to do a page instead. 
Sebastian was a very important part of our family.
I often referred to him as "my son" when I would talk about him.
The biggest baby,
that gave us so much love and laughter over the years.
He was diagnosed with Diabetes in December and started on insulin.
It was difficult when it came time to make the decision to let him go.
When he began to resist getting his shots,
we took that as his way of saying
he was too tired and didn't want to do this anymore.
We asked our self - is he happy- and had to admit - no.
Diet was not a word associated with him.
Over the years we joked -
"if he had to pick- would it be us or food :)
We stopped his diet the evening before
and in the morning he ate treats galore.
Yes - he was happy that morning  -
he had his family and his treats -
his two greatest joys - 
and we then knew for certain we made the right decision.
Our gift from God has been returned,
along with our thanks for the time we had.

Jeanne