Victoria 

May 28, 1996 –

December 12, 2011

Victoria, our beautiful Queen.  Queen of all you surveyed, Queen of Snuggle. 

You were always “on duty”, ensuring from your perch in the front window that nobody got by the house without us knowing it – cyclists, joggers, dogs, horses, squirrels . . .

You were Miss Exuberance and had two speeds – “stop” and “blast”.  You were either flinging yourself from place to place, risking injury, or contentedly snoozing in Mommy’s lap.  You left this life the same way you lived it . . . swiftly and unexpectedly.  We can’t believe you are gone.  We were so lucky to have you for 15 and a half years – it went by way too fast.
 

You were Mommy’s “velcro dog” and wanted to be with her every minute.  Unless Daddy had food, that is.  But Daddy had your sister Peanut until earlier this year.  When she left us for Rainbow Bridge you felt you had to do double duty, wanting to be with both of us at the same time, in different parts of the house . . . going back and forth, from room to room.  No wonder your big heart gave out.  Your passing left us surprised and shocked, as you still looked and acted almost like the puppy you used to be instead of the beautiful gray lady you had become.  Still going for walks on the beach and jumping up to your favorite spot on the living room furniture for hello and goodbye kisses.  And a treat, of course.  We can’t believe your final Christmas picture was taken the day before you died.                  

You are permanently off duty now.  But somehow we imagine you up there at Rainbow Bridge, perched on a grassy knoll, with your sister Peanut by your side along with all your furry sisters, scanning the horizon as you wait for us to join you.  What a joyous day that will be!

Beth and Mick

Hi,
I'm not sure if you remember me or my wonderful dog Hayden. I adopted Hayden
from Forever Paws in the spring/summer of 2002.  

I wanted to let you know that we lost Hayden on July 29th. He is/was the
BEST dog ever. He brought great pleasure to me, my husband and our two
children that he helped raise (3 yr old daughter and 17 month old son). All
of his friends and family miss him immensely. We will never be able to find
another dog as sweet, loving and protective as our Hayden....He is with us
in spirit and we miss him terribly.

Thank you for allowing us to have such a wonderful dog. If we ever get
another dog, we will definitely be back to your shelter.

All the best,
Christine

Peanut

May 28, 1996 -

January 3, 2011

Our precious, courageous little Pea.  Genetics robbed you of your health and vigor in your later years.  Disease and injury robbed you of your beautiful eyes.  Even though life dealt you a difficult hand you were always a happy, brave, adventurous little dog who loved your rides in the car and walks on the beach, right until the end, if even for only a few steps.  We were so lucky to have you for 14½ years.  Now your little angel spirit is flying free, released of its earthly burdens. 

We were frantic when leaving you to visit family during the holidays after our last week and Christmas together, fearing we would lose you while we were away.  But you waited for us for six whole days.  You rallied upon our return New Years Eve and gave us another two whole days to spend with you until you died peacefully in the night of congestive heart failure.  What a gift you gave us.  You made it as easy as it could possibly be for us, but your passing has left a huge hole in our hearts.  We miss you terribly.

This is how I picture you now that you have gone into the light at Rainbow Bridge . . . healthy and well, in your prime, with your beautiful eyes watching over us until we see you again.  Please tell your big sisters . . . Tasha, our silly little Piglet pug, and Fox, our beautiful Siberian husky, and Fanna, our spirited Keeshond, that we miss you all terribly and that we will all be together again one day.

Beth and Mick

In Memory of Sasha


About 12 years ago, we came to you and found Zip (a border collie, black lab, shepherd mix)  to adopt. Two and half years later, because he was lonely, we returned and let him pick a companion. His choice was Sasha, a beagle/ridgeback/shepherd mix who was absolutely adorable. It was best friends at first sight for them.  For 9 years, they were together, but sadly the day after Thanksgiving, we lost Sasha to cancer.

Sasha was adorable and impish .She loved digging holes to lay in, as our yard will attest to. You could usually find her lying on the deck watching for creatures of any kind. Her favorite playtime activity involved running in circles, cheered on by Zip. Everyone who saw her just had to pet her and she was thrilled by the attention.

It has been a difficult time for all of us, but we know we were enriched by having her in our lives. Thank you so much for what you do, and the difference you make.
 

Sincerely,


Bonnie
Mark
Sarah
Zip

Good bye "Mr.Chip"!

He was a great cat & a senior cat!
I adopted him from Foreverpaws 1/2009
He was a joy to have!
More people should adopt a senior cat or dog!
 Love from forever mom "Winnie"& "liam"; The white cat I adopted from forever paws 8/2009!

In Loving Memory of Brock

Rest in Peace Brock..

He was a very friendly pet..

You are missed very much & will always be loved

In Loving Memory of
Kiko Anderson
January 11, 2001-
December 8, 2009 

My heart has a hole only he could fill.

 It hard to believe our angel boy passed away so suddenly without warning. We found Kikos listing on Save a Dog and thus the journey began the little white dog removed in a drug raid.  

We drove 60 miles one way to meet mister personality and knew from the moment we met him he would become part of our family! The shelter personnel had rules and we had love and with a phone call and 240 mile later we were given the best friend and companion anyone could have asked for. 

I will never forget the day after we adopted Kiko, we were living in a duplex then and our neighbors fence was in need of repair. It took Kiko just a few moments to figure that out as he dashed away, my heart sank and I called the shelter in a panic because I felt like I had let them and him down and as I was talking to them Kiko went running by one call of his name and he came running back. I knew then we had made the right decision and we spent the next 8 years in loving admiration. He was my gentle angel boy.

He was my best friend and loyal companion whose favorite time of year was winter not surprising since he was part Husky. He was always at the door waiting for me with a favorite toy, enjoyed our large fenced in backyard at our new home and swimming in the pond at the bottom of our hill at our summer cottage in NH, but most of all he enjoyed catching snowballs and playing in the snow which is what we did the day before he passed away! 

We are pound people theres no denying. We'll adopt again once I stop crying because I know the greatest tribute I can pay to my angel boy is giving another pound puppy a life with a forever family!!

 Thanks so much to each of you for allowing us the opportunity to make Kiko a very special part of our lives!!  

In memory of my KC (Knucklehead Cat)
February 1995? - December 25, 2009

In the late summer of 1995 I decided it was time to get another cat to be a friend for my cat Jesse. Sybil had passed a few months earlier. I took the day off from work and went to the Fall River Animal shelter with my sister excited to get a new friend, but when we got there we found they closed early that day. I had heard of Forever Paws, but knew nothing about the shelter. We found the address and drove to Forever Paws hoping that I could get a new baby there. I was hoping for a female kitten.

When we got there, we were greeted by a volunteer who told us that the shelter was just starting out and they only had dogs for adoption. They were not set up for cat adoptions yet. We looked at the beautiful pups, but a dog was not something I could take in. Then she said Well, we do have one young cat,not a kitten,seems another volunteer had seen this cat tossed out of a car at the bottom of President Ave. that morning. She picked him up knowing that the FR Shelter wouldnt keep a stray from unknown sources for long. They had him in a crate and didnt know what they were going to do with him,and there I was! I went to see him and then held him and he looked up at me and put a paw on my face and I knew this was fate! I had to take KC home with me that day and he has been the best of friends. We had a real bond. He was a very smart cat, would play hide and seek like a dog and his favorite thing to do was lay on me. I will miss him deeply. 

After almost 15 years, his old kidneys were failing and I planned to end his suffering today, but last night, Christmas night, he left us to meet Jesse and Clyde. KC had a good life and always made me feel loved. He will always have a special place in my heart.

I dont know for sure, but he quite possibly was Forever Paws first cat adoption.when I am ready I will go to the shelter again for a new friend.my little Willie is going to be a lonely boy. He loved his big brother!

Suzanne 

In Memory of Pookie  
July 17, 1995-Dec. 1, 2008  

She came to me at half a pound, full of fleas, worms, scabs.
The dog know one wanted..  
I took her in to a vet , he said there was no hope she had a serious stomach virus. We beat the odds together. I ran home from work at lunch to hand feed her until she was healthy. She gave me the best 12 years of my life. She was always happy and ready go walk or ride. In Nov 2008 she got sick and wouldn't eat anything.. After 3 vet visits I knew she had enough.. I know she lives on in my heart and memories and always will. She is out there chasing squirrels never caught one but loved to try.
No more pain my sweet girl.  

Barbara

In Memory of Miss Callie 2002-2008
A love bug of a cat & best blanket warmer in the world.

I found her and her sister "Domino" wandering the streets in
2002, both cold and hungry ! I had to take both of them in !
"Miss Callie" developed liver problems in October 2008 and died
in my arms on December 4, 2008. I spent hundreds of dollars to
try and save her but she crossed rainbow bridge.

Her sister "Domino" and I miss her very much.

Winifred

In Memory of Wizzer

In the spring of 1990, my daughter came home with a tiny kitten that she found on the street near her apartment.  She didnt know how to feed it because it wouldnt eat cat food.
The little kitten was hungry and needed to be bottle fed. That little guy grew up to be the sweetest; biggest, cat we ever had.
We named him Wizzer because he was so fast.
Sadly, this past year , Wizzer slowed down and became very sick. After many trips back and forth to the Taunton Cat Hospital, our brave fellow gave us that sad look that he had enough of the needles and meds.

It was time to say goodbye.

In honor of our special Wizz,we will be purchasing a brick in his memory at Forever Paws               

Bev and Gail

Dylan was a great friend, protector and companion for nearly 13 years. His loving heart made him a big softie, even if he liked to think he was a tough guy.  
His love of yogurt, donuts and snacks showed he was truly one of us.

He was always considered one of the family, 
and was treated with the kindness, respect and love that everyone - human or animal - deserves.

He'll forever be, in our hearts and memories, the best dog ever.

The Camara Family
January 1995 - November 2007