On behalf of the staff at Alta Sierra Veterinary Hospital, we are honored to pay respect to our beloved animal friends who have passed. We also welcome you to create a lasting tribute for your beloved pet or animal friend on our website's Pet Memorial page. Please feel free to complete the following Pet Memorial Form which will be automatically e-mailed to us.
THE LITTLE BLACK DOG By: Elizabeth Gardner Reynolds.I wonder if Christ had a little (Sara) black dog, All curly and woolly like mine; With two silky ears and a nose round and wet, And two eyes, brown and tender, that shine. I'm sure if He had, that little black dog Knew right from the first He was God; That she needed no proof that Christ was divine, But just worshiped the ground that He trod. I'm afraid that He hadn't because I have read How He prayed in the garden alone: For all of His friends and disciples had fled,--- Even Peter, the one called a stone. And, oh, I am sure that little black Sara dog, With a heart so tender and warm, Would never have left Him to suffer alone, But creeping right under His arm, Would have licked those dear fingers, in agony clasped, And counting all favors but loss, When they took Him away would have trotted behind, And followed Him quite to the Cross! With thanks, love and respect to all, Don and Alice Wurtsmith
"Malakai" 10/1/2002 - 2/26/2011
I feel very blessed to have been
a mommy to such an amazing being!
I have so many great memories
from only 8 short years. He loved
everyone he met and all animals
too! He captured everybody's
heart. He was a great companion.
We talked about everything including no more "owwies" in heaven and "The
Rainbow Bridge". I know he'll be waiting for me there. But for now he's
running with a big smile on his face with all the other animals and with
my Dad who went to heaven 1 year ago.Love ya'-you're the Best Baby Boy
and "mum-mum" will see you again soon.
XOXOXO
"Abi" Smith 6/10/1996 - 4/14/2011
"Boomer" Session 7/25/2010 - 5/2/2011
Boomer filled the empty spot in our hearts. Gary called him his bouncing baby boy. Our neighbors (in Tucson) young and old loved him too. He will never be forgotten. We loved him so dearly.
Gary & Jan Session
"Daisy" Hostetler 1997 - 5/11/2011
Daisy brought us so much joy in the 14 & 1/2 yrs we had her.We loved her so. She has left a large void in our house but we have many wonderful memories to look back on with the time we had with her.
Steve & Charlene Hostetler
"Bandit" Peragallo 9/26/1996 - 7/17/11
He was my best fishing buddy and loyal friend to my spouse.
Fred Peragallo
"Cody" Brower 5/3/99 - 8/18/11
Mr.Cody was always a gentleman. He let us go first every where we went except when getting treats, then he was first in line. He was special! We loved him a lot.
"Roscoe" Tormohlen 1998-2008
"Gino" Tormohlen 2001- 10/2011
For Gino... you will always be our K9 hero.
"The Working Dog"
My eyes are your eyes, to wtach and to protect yours. My ears are your ears, to hear and detect evil minds in the dark. My nose is your nose, to scent the invader of your domain. And so you may live, my life is also yours.
Author Unkown
Jake & Bonnie Tormohlen
"Heidi" Mockelstrom 2003- 10/11/2011
In memory of our beautiful girl Heidi, you left us way to soon. We were so very blessed to have you in our lives and will miss you everyday. You were our Princess Angel.
Guy & Mary Mockelstrom
" Ami" Todd 1999- 10/5/2011
She looked into our souls and made us live our lives in her image. For her, we lived and will live a sweeter and more compassionate life.
Tom & Judy Todd
"Cordie" Young 8/8/04 - 10/31/11
"A dog is the only being on Earth who loves you more than he loves himself." - Josh Billings
Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remembered them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind... They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break away from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. YOU have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together... - Anonymous
Mommy loves you so much Bitty-Bit and I can't wait to see you on the Rainbow Bridge.
Jodie Young
"Sandee" Gurk 9/01/1997 - 08/09/2011
Sandee loved getting out of the house to be on long walks or venture to the dog park. She always had a playful nature.
Richard & Laura Gurk
"Shelby" Gurk 8/01/2002- 1/03/2012
She was always happy, loved everybody and was loved by everybody. She had such a tenderness towards others.
Richard & Laura Gurk
"Simba" McWhinnie-Rousseau 2/26/1999-1/19/2012
Simba was a beautiful dark chocolate Burmese, and the oldest of our delightful bunch. He knew he was the most mature and he quietly became the "Chief Boss" of all the others! One serious look from him, and each instantly behaved. We are having a memorial stone made for him that reads as follows: Beautiful Burmese - Simba; Feb 26, 1999 - Jan 19, 2012; Our Lion Will Lay With The Lamb.
Andre Rousseau & Dolores McWhinnie
"Socks"
"Socks" you were our first rescue. After you came, another 174 kittens became our journey & found homes for. But you will always be "no. 1". We will miss you.
Judy & Dennis Donnelly
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