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Dear friends,

I know many of you are aware of Ozzy's death, and many of you are not. It's time for me to write this. I have avoided the whole announcement thing. Sorry, I thought I'd be able to do this sooner for Oz. I am so proud of him and his life here on earth. I felt joy for him when he passed because he went totally on his terms, full faculties in tact, and no experience of the kind of pain that would have been ahead of him. It was exactly what he deserved as his wise and knowing spirit moved on into his new life.

The day before, March 4, we shared a gorgeous day at my grandpa's lot with a nice ride in the car and a good dinner and treats. When he got back into the car he gave me this look of contentment and then release. That look was what we were watching for; that he was finally content with his time and was ready to move on. That night he walked up to me and looked up as his back legs gave out. I gave him an adequan injection to help his joints and some pain killer meds. We laid together on the floor. The next morning we called the vet and arranged for her to come to our house in the early afternoon. We spent the morning reminiscing over our time together. We sat on the back steps and hung out on the front porch. His breathing was beginning to get heavier, but not labored. He sat in the back of the car and watched the squirrels and birds like he loved to do.

The vet came shortly after 1:30. Mouse and Ren went out to the yard and my Mom took Quin to the park. We laid out Ozzy's blanket in the living room where Mac was put down. Tom and I sat on the blanket and Ozzy came over and sat on my lap. Tom stroked his face and I held him. Dr. Tinnio gave him a sedative to calm him and put him into a twilight state. True to Ozzy's spirit and strength it showed no affect. Just as Dr. Tinio started to question what was happening Ozzy began to slip away. He laid across my lap with Tom holding his head. I placed my hand over his heart knowing that the only way I could truly believe his spirit was gone from that beautiful body was to feel his heart stop for good. He was capable of just about anything and it seemed passing death by again would not have been out of his realm of possibilities! After an eternity of moments his heart faded out and he was gone. Our Ozzy. Mouse and Ren spent time laying with him until Michele from Loving Memorial Pet Care came for him.

Michele and her incredible service arrived later that afternoon to transport Ozzy's body for cremation. With much care and shared tears they prepared Ozzy for the trip and slipped his gurney into the back of their Element. So professional, so gentle, so loving and careful with our beautiful boy. They will never know the gratitude we felt and continue to feel as we think over our last moments together.

Vickie and I went to the cremation the next morning. Ozzy's body was waiting for us to say goodbye. He was laying among sprinkles of rose petals, which Michele explained burn with the purest energy. She gave us our time with him and when we were ready she rolled his platform into the crematorium. She closed the doors and said a simple heartfelt prayer for Ozzy's spirit and for our pain.

His ashes came back to me a few hours later. We left together to go home. He was our beautiful blessing, our old soul, teacher and our friend. He took our love with him and left his for us. Now we wait. We will be together after we again earn our place with his spirit.

Never another like Ozzy. God bless him and take care of him.

Here is a photo of our sweet boy. Thanks for the kind words and prayers.

Love to you,
Kris and Tom

TRIBUTE TO THREE O’CLOCK OZ

Dear Michele,

We are so glad that we found such wonderful and caring person like you, and also a great place for our loving Doggy. Thank you again for waiting for us on that horrible Sunday night. You made everything so much easier for us, we are trying to cope with a loss of our special Princess. Thank you again, and we are spreading the word about your service to other pet owners.

Very truly yours

Krystyna and Bob Johnson

A SPECIAL PRINCESS

Michele,

I wanted to drop you a line to let you know how much I appreciated your kind and thoughtful services. 20 years is a long time to have a cat and Beek is certainly missed. You and Loving Memorial made her passing that much easier on us.

From the day we first spoke, I was impressed with the kind and respectful demeanor you showed in regard to this process and my questions. We all know that they're "only animals," but we also know how much companionship and joy they give and how important it seems to honor that at their passing.

I so appreciated your presence at the vet the day Beek was euthanized. It was comforting to know that she wasn't being placed in the vet's freezer somewhere, but was wrapped in her towel and safely tucked away in the basket you brought.

When it came time to pick up Beek's cremains, Lynne could not have been nicer about arranging a time or more gracious when I visited her home. She is certainly a kind and sensitive soul.

From the kitty tin urn to the pawprint card, fur clipping and poem, I think your service is top notch. Nobody wants to be in the position of needing Loving Memorial, but what a comfort it is to know that reliable, thoroughly considerate, and reasonably priced service is out there when the time comes.

Thanks again.

Luzanne Davis

THE 20 YEAR CUDDLE

Dear Michele,

A month ago yesterday our constant barking, ball chasing, ear flopping buddy died. We all said we loved him and made sure he knew that before we watched him take his last breath. We brought him to you and not only did you make sure he’d be taken care of, but your friendly and utmost affectionate personality helped my family get through one of the saddest and hardest times of our lives and we would like to thank you so very much.

Jack is in heaven flopping his ears and knawing on bones with his angel wings fluttering behind him. We will always miss our Jack. His tin box sits on the shelf and every time we glance up at it, happy memories are remembered and we know his suffering is gone and he’ll be waiting for us when our time comes. Thank you so very much, you have truly helped our family in so many ways.

With Love and Doggy Kisses from Jack and his family,

Melissa, Alyssa, Dianne, Princess (his best buddy) and the Kitty Cats

JACK,

THE BEST DOG WE EVER HAD