CAZ BURNS  18/03/1999 - 30/06/2010:

You were 19 months old when you came to live with me. We bonded immediately.

We have so many precious memories of a wonderful dog - too many to write here. You made us laugh with your amazing character and personality. You were such an affectionate dog who loved his cuddles, and we have to say - food!

To us you were the most perfect handsome Retriever.

Thankfully at the end you did not suffer and although far too sudden for us, you slipped away in your sleep surrounded by the friends at Animal Ark who loved you too.

To say you are missed is an understatement, but we are so grateful that you touched our lives in such a special way. You will never be forgotten. Sleep well “Cazy.”

CHAD RIX  29/11/1996 - 19/07/2011:

Our Dear Chad
We miss you so much, Our lives and home is just not the same without you.
You were so special to us. The novelty never wore off. We loved you more and
more each day. For almost 15 years you were our loyal loving friend. Sleep
peacefully.
.
A big thank you to all the lovely kind staff at Animal Ark, who were so
considerate and kind to Chad. An extra special thank you to Lyndon. Without
his special care and skills, Chad would not have been here for so long.
Lyn, Gordon, and Steve Rix

LIGHTNING PATEL 11/09/1994 - 28/06/2011:

- A fighter till the end -

You were just eight months old when we brought you home, you fitted in straight away,
you observed us for 2 weeks and then...
you jumped and barked so much we had a heart attack.
From that day on to keep you quiet was a challenge in itself.

You were so mischievous and spoilt,
In your life time you got rejected by a dog trainer (because you were so naughty),
you had a tummy operation,
you jumped off the roof to chase a cat and we found you in someone's garden,
you bit 5 people and 1 dog,
you got a nail stuck in your bum (god knows how),
you some how got a serious skin rash,
you had a lump removed from you foot,
you kept going into the neighbours garden...and other countless silly things...
However no matter what you went through you came out strong.

You loved carrots, cake, ice-cream, chicken nuggets and especially cheese and chocolates were your best friend...

Even though you got yourself into so much trouble you were mum and dads favourite,
we always said that you were dads tail...
No matter what happened you protected us like a mother...

When you came home on Tuesday evening we thought you would make it through slowly...
and you were,
but we guess it got too much for you and your body gave up exactly a week later...
we knew you didn't want to go but we knew it was your time to go,
you had a wonderful 16 years and 1 month with us and we are very grateful for that...

we hope your in peace now that the suffering has gone away,
you will always be remembered because your loved so much.

you were another daughter to Mum, Dad, Motamummy and Bena and another sister to Mitel, Reshma, Akash and Rax...
we miss you sooooo much and love you loadssss

We would like to say a extra special thank you to Lyndon for looking after Lightning, you have known her since she was a baby and we know she loved you loads...
you were probably the only vet that she didn't try to bite and she was actually well behaved with you. thank you for never giving up on her.
Also thank you to all the nurses and staff members at animal ark for looking after her.

BENSON TAYLOR  16/06/2004 - 09/05/2011:

- A real trouper till the end -

Until last year you were fit and well
And then a lump was found –
Lymphoma they said which was treatable
Remission was quite feasible.
Treatment was started and you were spoilt
From family, vets and nurses,
They used to fight to care for you as you were very special
Then came the day when we were told that no more could be done,
But give him hugs and love him lots
This battle we have not won.

We lost you on that Monday Night
We didn’t want you to go,
I didn’t want to say goodbye
The thought just makes me cry.

Sleep now my precious baby boy
No more suffering to endure
Dream of the balls and other toys that gave you so much joy.
Dream of walks in the park
With other friends with family quite near,
I close my eyes and feel you –
There’s nothing more to fear.

So close your eyes and sleep now, my precious baby boy
Sleep tight, Goodnight, we all love you lots. Xxx

Maggie Taylor 11/05/2011

Quote made by The French Poet Anatole France (1844- 1924) and is so true:
Until one has loved an animal, part of the soul remains un-awakened.

BRUCIE LAWS  09/08/2003 - 08/04/2011:

Bruce was given his name by the breeders because he was a 'Brucie Bonus'. We all had reservations about the name at first, but we stuck with it as before long we realised that everything about Brucie was indeed, a bonus.

He was always happy, waggie tailed and a joy to have.  Content to sit and relax with us when we were tired or to run around the park or Fairlop at an unbelievable speed when we went for walks. He was the most fabulous companion.

We came to Animal Ark on recommendation and are so pleased that we did. Your care and consideration for Brucie and us was tremendous. Helping us to understand what was wrong with him and to make the right decision once diagnosed with aggressive stomach cancer.

Our thanks to all of you,

Mr & Mrs Laws

DAISY CHADWICK  1989 - 31/01/2011:

Dear Lyndon

Just wanted to thank you and all the nurses and staff for trying to help me. I really appreciated it.

I am sorry I couldn't continue anymore. Please give everybody a hug from me and a kiss.

Lots of Love

Daisy Chadwick xxxx

TESS WARD 10/08/2004 - 03/09/2010:

'It is better to have loved & lost than to never have loved at all'

The quote above is so true, and although at present our pain is so great we will never loose sight of the fact that we were so lucky to have had Tess in our lives, even if the time was shortened.  The memories we will keep are plenty and they will always keep us smiling.

We would like to say a special thank you to Lyndon, Nikki, AD, Jemma and any other member of staff who dealt with Tess in person. (We do realise that she probably was the worst patient in the world!)

We also want to extend our thanks to everyone at Animal Ark both on the frontline and behind the scenes as we are sure there are many that helped Tess who we never got to meet.

Our only regret is that you guys at Animal Ark will never get to see the real Tess as she was with us, our little girl Georgia, friends and family.

Simply, to us she truly was the best dog in the world!

Thanks again

Jaime, Brett & Georgia Ward.

OTIS GREEN  07/10/2005 - 02/07/2010:

Goodnight my little cuddlebug, come greet me when I get there XxX.

Your suffering shall end now
Though mine has just begun
I did not want to let you go
But I knew the time had come

I held you while you went to sleep
And wish that I could too -
I did not want to say goodbye
I wanted to go with you

Sleep now my precious baby
Dream of your favourite toy
And tug-of-war with Meeka -
All games that brought us joy

I'll think how very blessed I've been
For the few short years we shared
I'd not trade them for anything -
Though this heartbreak would be spared
 

SLEEP TIGHT OTIS - PAW PRINTS ON MY HEART - MUMMY XXX

CAMMY CENDROWSKA  2009 - 2010:

I just wanted to express my thanks and appreciation for the wonderful treatment and care you all showed to Cammy.

Our biggest 'Thank You' for Lyndon for his incredible service and all the support.

Thank you very much.

Klaudia Cendrowska and family.

NUSHKA SHEAFFER  26/08/1994 - 20/05/2010:

I adored you from the start
You went straight to my heart
Your dear loving ways
And the way we played

We were never apart
Right from the start
In 15 ¾ years
We shared our tears

When you were ill
You had immediate attention
And got over there
With the loving care of Lyndon

He loved you so
You were his boy
He pulled my leg
And said you were his
But he knew in his heart
We could never part

MILLIE DAVEY   21/06/1999 - 17/05/2010:

We had to have our beautiful boxer Millie put to sleep on May 17 2010.

We just wanted to thank you all, especially Rose, for looking after her in her last
few days and for doing your best for her on her last day.

June, Pete, Sam, Laura & Tracey Davey.

HUNNY SCHNEIDER  16/04/2007 - 03/04/2010:

R.I.P - Our little Girl. Gone too soon but will never be forgotten

TINY FRANCIS

MY DOG

You're one in a million, you're special to me
Affectionate, loyal and good company
You're there when I'm lonely and life seems a bore
You cheer me and offer a comforting paw
The look in your eyes says you quite understand
As you thrust a bewhiskered wet nose in my hand
You never desert me, wherever I go
You're a far better friend than some people I know
I thank you by writing this short monologue
To my faithful devoted companion
MY DOG

MISSY DOLONEN   1995 - 11/04/2009:

Dearest Missy

Thank you ever so much for being you and for all the good moments we have shared together.
You were and still are my little baby and I will always miss you, your small round eyes, and your tender way of loving us.
Missy, I know that you fought until the end little one and when I saw you for the last time, your way of purring and looking at me were telling me 'mummy I am not well at all''.
I have known you for many years, I have followed every step you have taken, and I knew that despite all the efforts you made to be strong, this battle was too hard to fight against.
I will never forget the sadness in your eyes when I saw you. Please know Missy that I will always carry you in my heart. You are now with my Daddy and Heaven probably needs a little one like you.
I will cherish all the moments we had together and I will never ever forget you precious one. Charlie misses you, he has been looking for you everywhere.
Farewell Missy, rest in peace now.

Mummy (Mireille) who loves you dearly

'If it should be that I grow weak and pain should keep me from my sleep
Then you must do what must be done for this last battle cannot be won
You will be sad, I understand Don't let your grief then stay your hand
For this day more than all the rest your love for me must stand the test
We've had so many happy years what is to come can hold no fears
You would not want me to suffer so the time has come, please let me go'

Rose, Lyndon, Kirsty thank you for helping Missy until the end.

MAX FLINTER   10/1996 - 05/01/2009:

Max - the wedding guest - best dog!

A much loved and very very much missed Battersea dog.

A real terrier - determined and funny.

Thanks to Lyndon for the extra time we had together.

KUGAR TURNER   05/02/1995 - 04/07/2008:

This most amazing pet was in my life from when I was aged three. Kugar died from illness of old age.  I have some great memories of him, he was so loving and is truly missed.  My heart ached when he passed away but I know deep down he is in a better place and there is no more pain for him.  I love you Kugar and always will miss you.  I remember when you carried my niece, Thalia, around by her nappy!

A LITTLE DOG ANGEL

High up in the courts of heaven today a little dog angel waits:
with the other angels he will not play, but he sits alone at the gates.
"For I know my master will come" says he, "and when he comes he will call for me."

The other angels pass him by as they hurry towards the throne.
And he watches them with a wistful eye as he sits at the gates alone.
"But I know if I just wait patiently that someday my master will call for me."

And his master, down on earth below, as he sits in his easy chair,
forgets sometimes, and whispers low to the dog who is not there.
And the little dog angel cocks his ears and dreams that his master's voice he hears.

And when at last his master waits outside in the dark and cold,
for the hand of death to open the door, that leads to those courts of gold,
he will hear a sound through the gathering dark, a little dog angel's bark.

BEAU DAY   03/09/1995 - 18/03/2008:

I wish you were here with me right now
I would be stroking you and pulling your ears
My heart aches in different ways
And my eyes are full of tears
Now you're gone life is gonna be long.
But I will always remember you, Beauey dear.

All the good times we spent together
All the walks in the park
We'd stay up late and watch a DVD
Until the night grew dark

But now you're in heaven and pain will be at bay.
But I will miss you in every single way
And know you're in heaven and making doggy friends
I hope you remember us until the end

We all miss you Beau, we all love you
Goodbye

From Jodi (11½) xxx

JUDY KEIL   30/05/2007:

A truly wonderful pet and treasured member of our family taken away from us so suddenly.

Never forget you, always love you.

Miss you still so much.

DIGBY TOGHILL  1990 - 23/11/2007:

Dear Digby,
You were not 'the biggest dog in the world', but for me you were the 'best dog in the world'. Seventeen years of unconditional love.

JAKE RICE   09/10/2007:

I've been your friend for a long time
You helped me to learn to trust again
I haven't always toed the line
But you showed me love just the same

There were times when I snapped and snapped
You were there patient and kind
I never felt that I was trapped
Only trust and comfort did I find

What times we had when we walked in the park
You would throw the ball as far as you could
Then I'd run and run and bark and bark
And fetch it back just like I should

Sometimes you were tired and I was too
But you still took me out for my breath of air
Then we wearied back, just as two
You'd let me sleep to show you care

Somehow I seem to have got old
My legs no longer want to run
I find I often feel the cold
And walking does not seem such fun

I know you know that I am not well
You can see the pain in my eyes
My time is nearly up you can tell
We must soon say our goodbyes

Thank you for my wonderful life
I hope I gave you lots of joy
Not too much wrong in my ways
I tried to be a good boy

I'm happy now at peace
Free from weariness and pain
So be happy for me please
Always your friend I will remain

Love Jake

LIBBY WILLIAMS   03/04/2006:

We miss you Libby so much.  There is a piece of our hearts that won't ever heal.  Forever friends.

BEN COLVER   23/01/1996 - 23/12/2005:

Our lovely bouncy boy has left a void in our lives.  Taken from us after a lengthy illness, we still miss him every single day.