Louie's Pet Memorial Guest Book at Rainbow Bridge

From: Mom & Dad
On: 7/30/24

Our Beautiful Mr Louie! Babe, it's 8 years today since you left us and puppy, the horror of that day can still be re-lived in my mind. Dad's sitting here with your old blue walking collar - remember, Benji had the red one? Ohhh Puppy, tears still flow when we remember your sweet little face and, all tose attributes that made you so special. Mom still has that rock you found up at the beach. Dad never knows how you even found it - a foot down, under wet sand. But, you did and you insisted that you wanted it, but it was too heavy for you to carry on the long walk home, so Mom carried it for you. You were so happy. Mom now keeps it. tucked away inside 'golden teddy', awaiting that day when we will all be together again. Babe, thanks for all the joy and love you brought into our lives and Puppy, we know that you were meant to be with us, iy was ordained in the stars. Love you forever, sweet Angel Louie, you were our precious gift from God, Mom & Dad

From: Mom & Dad
On: 6/30/24

Hi Mr Louie, our beautiful 'Old Man'. Babe, Dad is slowly getting back to doing his regular visits to his boyz, not fully up to speed, but 'getting there'. It would be great to have his puppies to sit with, recovery can be so boring, and puppy man, life was never bprong with you around. Dad has never know a puppy to be so interested in everything Dad di. That's why we suspect that you were an engineer in a past life. You were so studious and inquisitive. And, methodical, too. Every morning, you would 'do your rounds' and wander right around the garden, making sure everything was where it should be - and bark if it wasn't. And puppy, there was no sweeter sight than watching you smell the flowers. You were a true artisan, a cognoscente of nature. Just some of the reasons we miss you so much. Babe, you enriched our lives so much and we are forever grateful that God sent you to us. Love you, sweet Angel Louie, you were our precious gift from God, Mom & Dad

From: Mom & Dad
On: 5/29/24

Hi Mr Louie, our beautiful 'Old Man'. Babe, Dad has been sick for a while and is only now getting back to being able to sit in front of his computer. Puppy, Dad still remembers how you used tolie, under my desk and sleep. Every so often, Dad would reach down and give you a head rub or back-scratch and you'd jiggle yourself into a comfy position. Ohhh, Puppy, the good old days! But puppy man, try as he may, Dad still hasn't worked out a way to get you and Benji back home with us. Dad knows it's only a dream, but it's a beautiful dream. It's just starting winter here, not really cold, but it brings back memories of the rugs Gandma hand crocheted for you and Benji and how you both woukld snuggle up beside Mom & Dad, looking so cute with your name embroidered into the rugs. And yes, Dad knows that you DID know whoowned 'which' rug. So clever and so cute. Rest peacefully, sweet Angel Louie, you were our precious gift from God. Love you, Mom & Dad

From: Mom & Dad
On: 11/4/23

Happy 21st birthday, our beautiful Mr Louie! Sorry you didn't actually make it through to this time, but puppy man, Mom & Dad tried to five you the best possible chance. Handsome man, we still miss you so very nuch and we still keep that candle alight for you and Benji, every might. Dad lights you up at night and Mom snuffs the candle out, every morning. Babe, Dad has just been looking through some old photo memories and found the cutest pic of you, spread out on mr tiger rug, with your little paws stretched straight out in front of you - puppy, you were super-cute! Dad also found a beautiful pic of you and Dad - asleep on the big chair and sharing a rug, must have been winter time. But puppy man, we can only tell you how much we miss you, but we're sure that you can still feel that love - even at Rainbow Bridge. Love you, sweet Angel Louie, you were our precious gift from God. Love, Mom & Dad

From: Mom & Dad
On: 9/4/23

Hi Mr Louie,our beautiful 'old puppy'! Babe, just a couple of nights back, you geatured in Dad's dreams - twice. Puppy, it was so real, Dad had to pinch himself to make sure that he still wasn't dreaming - it was as if you had actually been there - and in Dad's arms. And Puppy, Dad was very proud of you - all those cows and you were wanting to bark at them, but you knew the trouble it would cause, so you didn't do it. Even as an Angel Pup, you ar still soo clever.. But Babe, it was just so wonderful to feel your little body against me, warm and snug and the moment your little head hit Dad's shoulder - you were asleep and snoring - just like you always did. Dad is sure it was a 'visitation' and you really did come back for that moment. Puppy, we can't really explain how much we miss you and Benji, that is something that will never chamnge. Rest peacefully, sweet Angel Louie, you were our precious gift from God. Love you forever, Mom & Dad

From: Aunt Ginny
On: 7/29/23

Beautiful Mr. Louie, I can't believe seven years have gone by without your precious sweetness. I will always remember being part of your life with dear Benji and how you both added to my daily happiness. Letting you go was one of the most difficult decisions Mom and Dad had to make. They would have done anything in their power to keep you forever. I will always remember that day, praying and lighting a candle hoping that God would be there for you when you crossed over. If love and prayers could have saved you, you would still be home with Mom, Dad and Benji. You will always be loved in our hearts till the end of time. Rest peacefully baby, Aunt Ginny just looked at your photo's again and they are all so special, but I do have my favorites, many of them. #1, #5, #6, #9 (you and Benji), #13 (running free), #16 and #17. Love you forever little guy. xoxoxox

From: Mom & Dad
On: 7/29/23

Our Beautiful Mr Louie. Babe, it's seven years today since you left us and headed off to the Rainbow Bridge. Puppy, it still hurts to think about that awful day and puppy man, it still brings tears to your old Dad's eyes. Dad knows that 7 years seems like a long time, but for us, it's like you never really left us and we still feel that you could come a walkin' back in at any moment. But Puppy, Dad has just been through some of the things he keeps - that were yours. Dad has a lock of hair, taken from those beautiful ears, just before you died and that is such a sacred memory. Dad is holding your favourite blue collar, and Dad still remembers how your chest would puff out when we put that collar on you, it somehow 'empowered' you. But sadly, Dad had to throw out your old asthma puffer - the plastic went all funny and sticky, so it had to go. But, we know you won't mid. Love you, sweet Angel Louie, you were our precious gift from God and we will never forget you! Love, Mom & Dad

From: Aunt meal meal
On: 7/28/23

Good morning my adorable Louie Popping by this early morning to give you plenty of kisses 💋and lots of love as you celebrate your time at the bridge. I’m in the hospital ,had a knee replacement so i didn’t want to miss your celebration … I’m sure all my babies and your brother will be there for the festivities and your friends . When I get home I’ll try to light a candle as a tribute to you or when I’m feeling better,just know that you are forever loved and forever in all our hearts ❤️,your Mom and dad loved you so very much you and your brother they keep your memory always in there hearts 💕… so my Louie I will send you a delicious treat for you to nibble on,and lots of belly rubs too,love you my Louie ,your aunt meal meal💗🌈💋💋🦋🙏🏼♥️🌈💗

From: Mom & Dad
On: 6/29/23

Our Beautiful Mr Louie! Puppy, we still miss you so much and we hope that you know that will never change. Puppy, it is still wonderful to flick through your photos and videos, especially those ones at the beach - with you barking, but you had such a distinctive voice, when we hear it on the video, Dad doesn't even have to look at who is barking, he knows you by your voice. Ohhhh, puppy, just to hear that voice again. Mom & Dad had heir anniversary this week and we had sooo much food - and no puppies to share it with. Dad knows the you and Benji both loved Mr Duck - and Dad had whole one (roasted, of course). But sadly, babe, I can only tell you about it. Mom has a new cushion in the lounge, and late at night when Dad checks the room, in the half-light, it looks just like you, sitting on the sofa. It is so real - Dad has to keep checking. Rest peacefully, Sweet Angel Louie, you were our precious gift from God. Love you, Mom & Dad

From: Mom & Dad
On: 5/29/23

Our beautiful Old Puppy, gosh, how we still miss you - and Benji! Dad's been playing with his old laser pen - the one that we used to hav so much fun with. Dad used to make Mr Redspot, come over the roof, down the wall and across the floor to where you would be napping. But Dad could see that you had one eye on that spot - and, you waited till it got to your little paws - then, snap - gotcha. But you could never work out 'why' cou couldn't actually cath it. It was strange, the your brother, Benji - never seemed to be able to see that red dot. But puppy - you were right on to it! Such fun we had and babe, it's all those things that Dad misses so much about you! You were such a precious babe to us and losing you has had a terrible impact on our lives. The joy just left us - when our puppies did. Rest peacefully, sweet Angel Louie, you were our precious gift from God. Love you and miss you, Mom & Dad

From: Mom & Dad
On: 4/30/23

Hi Mr Louie, Mom & Dad's beautiful 'Old Man'. Puppy, another month but you never seem to get further away from us. Dad has noticed your picture at your shrine - it is always strong and vibrant. Dad knows that you are always with us. Sometimes, Benji's picture looks very faint and Dad suspects that he is out exploring. He always comes back, but amazing how Dad can tell that from a photo. Dad still has a chuckle, from time to time, when he finds that photo of you when you stole the custard tub from the kitchen bin. Dad followed you and that look - priceless. Your posture and expression said - ok, you caught me - but I'm NOT gonna give it up. Puppy, you were just so gorgeous! Puppy, Dad finally had to throw out your old asthma puffer spacer. It had gone all 'tacky'. I wanted to keep it forever, but it just wasn't going to last. Rest peacefully, sweet Angel Louie, you were our precious gift from God

From: Mom & Dad
On: 3/30/23

Ohhh Mr Louie, our beautiful firstborn puppy! Babe, Dad was just out in the coffee lounge and he was sure he could see your outline on your favorite chair. Dad still recalls how you used to sleep there and whne Dad went past, and do Mr Tiger on the back of your neck and you would jiggle yourself into a comfy position and snooze on, with that beautiful 'smile' that you had. Oh Puppy, they were such wonderful times and Dad yearns for them - and You. Mom has replanted the back garden and Dad knows how you loved to 'do the rounds', checking that everything was in its place and then smelling all the scenty flowers. It as so amazing, watching you take the time to sniff every flower and plant in bloom. Dad knows you got lots of pleasure from that. Puppy, you were such an academic, you did your parents proud. Rest peacefully, sweet Angel Louie, you were our precious gift from God. Love you, Mom & Dad

From: Mom & Dad
On: 3/2/23

My beautiful Mr Louie - Dad's gorgeous 'Old Man'. Babe, some people think it awful that I call you 'Old Man', but puppy, you did become a little 'old man'. It wasn't ugly or horrible, it was just 'you'! Dad has become one, too - it just happens. But puppy, it still is quiet and lonely around here, without you! Dad would love to have you back to chase the magpies away - something you loved doing. You didn't like intruders in your yard - it was your soace! Dad was just having a giggle, thinking about you and Benji, how when it rained, you both would walk on tippy-toes around the paved border of the lawn - so you wouldn't get your feet wet. So funny, puppy, but one of the things Dad misses about his boyz. Babe, there was no Feb 29 this year, so I hope you don't mind dad picking march - just to be different. Rest peacefully, sweet Angel Louie, you were our precious gift from God. Love you, Mom & Dad

From: Mom & Dad
On: 1/29/23

Mr Louie, our beautiful old puppy. Babe, it is still so hard for Dad to write to you at Rainbow, it always triggers such remorse, Dad just looked at some of the photos, taken just one month before you died. Ohh, puppy, you looked so unwell. Babe, we didn't want you to suffer, even though we knew you were happy to 'tough it out', but Dr Stephen had told us just how awful it would have been for you, when your little heart completely failed and Puppy, that was more than we could bear. Dad saw that look on your face, right at the last minute, when you realzed what was going on and Babe, Dad has to live with that look of betrayal for the rest of his life. I hope you can forgive me, Puppy. Dad still cherishes the memories of our time together, you were such a special babe, Dad's little engineer and sooo clever. Babe, just to hold you once again is Dad's secret dream. Rest peacefully, sweet Angel Louie, you were our precious gift from God. Love you, Mom & Dad

From: Mom & Dad
On: 12/28/22

Our beautiful 'Old Man'! Babe, another Christmas, another anniversary and in a couple of days, another year - all gone - and all without you and Benji. What did we do to deserve this? But puppy, you know you left an indelible mark on your Mom & Dad. Father time keeps trying to erase you, but Dad is so resisting that! It was just so awful on Christmas morning, no puppies to run and rip the present under the tree to shreds. Mom used to do a 'Dickens' video of you and Benji on the bed - 'twas the night before Christmas and not even a puppy was stirring'. Ohhh, the fun days. All gone. Puppy, we know you are at peace at the Rainbow Bridge, but it would be much, much better if you were here with us. Just to see that old, familiar smile again But babe, that's what Dad has lots of photos for, you are never far from our thoughts. Love you sweet Angel, Louie, you were our precious gift from Gad. Mom & Dad

From: Mom & Dad
On: 12/25/22

Our beautiful old Puppy, yet another Christmas without you. We had some visitors for xmas lunch today and they mentioned that last time they were here, we had two puppies. Dad pointed out that this is our 7th Christmas without you and they were amazed that so much time has gone by. But Puppy, that's how it is for Mom & Dad - it still seems just like yesterday that you were an active part of ou Christmas festival. But Puppy, you know that we're never gonna forget you. Merry Christmas, sweet Angel Louie, you were our precious gift from God. Love you, Mom & Dad

From: Mom & Dad
On: 11/29/22

Our beautiful old puppy! Babe, how we miss you. So many things about you still flash through our minds - every day. Dad still wishes you wre here - to deal with those pesky magpies. Dad knows that you didn't tolerate any intruders and that's where the line in your poem came from - and when you spoke, the bids took wing! But babe, remember that time when we went hiking through the old train tunnel? You were having so much fun, you were literally 'smiling' and that couple we met on the other side said - that's one happy dog! Babe, your smile was legendary and we still get a chuckle from looking at your photos. Dad knows how lucky we are to actually have decent pic - you were very clever - and liked to 'look away' whenever there was a camera. But, Dad was able to catch you out - sometimes! Rest peacefully, sweet Angel Louie, you were our precious gift from God and your sweet little face is burned into our heart forever. Love you, Mom & Dad

From: Mom & Dad
On: 11/2/22

Happy Birthday to our beautiful 'Old Man'! Babe, you would have been 20 today Oh puppy, so many good times we had together and we're so grateful for that and our memories of you and Benji, up at the beach house are some of the best ever. Dad still remembers that time, when we were having lunch by the sea, and that birdie can strolling around the corner to where we were sitting. You and Benji looked at each other and even Dad heard the thought message - let's get him! Lucky Dad hd you both on a leash - that poor birdie got such a fright. So did MOm & Dad, but we knew that you weren't 'naughty boyz', the birdie was intruding on your space! Too funny! Love you Mr Louie, you were our precious gift from God. Always on our mind. Mom & Dad

From: Mom & Dad
On: 10/29/22

Our beautiful Mr Louie, father time keeps flipping those calendar pages over - faster and faster. It's 87 months today (of course Dad is still counting!), but babe, most of it all seems just like yesterday. I guess that's because you are in our thoughts many times, each day and Mom has kept you both surrounded with beautiful, fresh hippeastrums from the garden that you loved so much. The deep red ones and the double-white are the last to flower, so I guess Mom will find something new to adorn your shrine. Dad found some pics from back at the old place, and even there, you used to do garden patrols, plus, you had that secret spot behind the hedge where you would disappear for around 5 minutes and then, suddenly, come racing out. We never kne what went on in there. It was your little secret. Rest peacefully, sweet Angel Louie, you were our precious gift from God. Love you forever, Mom & Dad

From: Dad
On: 10/4/22

Hi my beautiful Mr Louie. Dad was just looking at some old pics of you'n Benji. Puppy man, Dad still misses you so much and he dreams of the day when we are all together again, as one happy family. Mom has lots of new spring flowers, Dad remembers how you used to patrol the garden and smell all the beautiful flowers. Love you my Angel Pup. Sad Dad