My Forever Pet
There’s something missing in 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, friend, and confidante,
A friend I won’t forget.
You’ll live forever in my heart,
My sweet, forever pet.
— Susanne Taylor
One Small Furry Friend
by, Merrill O. Fisher
There was in our home, this small furry friend, who didn’t ask to come into our lives, who didn’t require much help or care. Who didn’t cost us anything, but a little food, who only asked for some of our love and attention.
This friend of ours didn’t hurt anyone, by thought or deed – they only tried to please. All of our friend’s life was spent trying to make us happy. They asked so little, but gave so much. Never were they too tired, too hungry, never too sick to show us love. In every way possible, they demonstrated their love – with the tilt of their head, the sparkle in their eye, the wag of their tail, How they waited for us to show them some attention, so they could show us their love. How they lived the Golden Rule!
This friend was one of our family, a most important part of our lives. They are sadly missed, but we are so much better for having shared their life with us. We can think of nothing, and perhaps no one that has better taught us to give and receive love openly, unselfishly and unashamedly, as the One Small Furry Friend.
A Poem For Cats
They never leave our memories, the cats who’ve shared our lives. In subtle ways they let us know their spirit still survives.
Old habits still make us think we hear a meow at the door. Or step back when we drop a tasty morsel on the floor.
Our feet still go around the place the food dish used to be. And sometimes coming home at night, we miss them terribly.
And although time may bring new friends and a new food dish to fill, that one place in our hearts belong to them…and always will.
Four Feet In Heaven
Your favorite chair is vacant now…No eager purrs to meet me. No softly padded paws to run ecstatically to meet me.
No coaxing rubs, nor plaintive cry will say it’s time for feeding. I’ve put away your bowl and all the things, you wont be needing.
But I will miss you little friend, for I could never measure the happiness you brought me, the comfort and the pleasure.
And since God put you here to share in earthly joy and sorrow, I’m sure there’ll be a place for you in Heaven’s bright tomorrow.
Bury My Pet- Home 