In Memoriam

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"Lucas Hustwit"

Words cannot convey how deeply we were touched by your caring on Monday, October 10th when our great pal and family member, Lucas, crossed the Rainbow Bridge. We miss him so much, but feel better knowing that he did not suffer. This is a picture of him on the Friday before he died. He loved being a part of our family and - as you can see - what was ours was also his! Thank you all for your kindness for your kindness and sympathy on one of the most difficult days of our lives.
-Paula & Jack Hustwit

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"Maggie Toth"

Our sweet Maggie was a part of our family for a short 10 years. She was homeless on Tilghman Island, Maryland when she adopted us, and we were so glad that she chose us. Her days were spent chasing her "paper bird" on a string, watching real birds from her table by the window, and dozing in the sun. Her very favorite pastime was being brushed, and we were rewarded with deep purrs. Our home seems empty without her, but we do have many happy memories of our time together. We want to thank Dr. Deborah Beck and her staff at the Penn Animal Hospital for their loving care over the years that Maggie was with us.

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"Archie"

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"Fluffy"

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"James"

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"Luigi" died 5.29.11

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"Oreo"

"Angel"

In loving memory of our sweet Angel- she came into our lives when she was needed most- She arrived just a few short months after I had lost both my parents- I needed laughter and light back into my world and she was there to give to me- she was a gift from heaven-that is how she got her name- Always there to greet you with a relentless tail wag and lots of kisses. She gave us 8 short but loving, memorable years.

"Consuelo" Soler 2005-2009

Consuelo, when we first got you, you were so tiny and cute. Little did we know what a journey we would all travel with you. Your mommy knew something was wrong and by the time we got you to Penn Animal Hospital, Dr. Beck did not think you would make it for long, yet you always made it through. As always, you brightened everyone's day and became special to everyone that came in contact with you. Your mellowness and your giant heart were truly one of a kind. I never had a pet kiss me or your mommy the way you did. Even in my hardest days, you would cheer me up with your kisses. I'll never forget how you also always ate the dog food, when we were not around. A little over 4 years later you are now gone and our hearts ache every time we think of you. It's impossible to not cry when we think of you because of how special you still are. You were just perfect all the way to the end. You truly changed our lives and the way we love our pets even more than ever is in part because of you. You were there with us when Mommy and Daddy could not have their own children, and now find it hard to accept the fact that our own son, when born in October, will only see pictures and hear stories about you. We know it was not easy for you with your breathing problems, but we are still so grateful to Penn Animal Hospital for EVERY THING they did for us and you. You will NEVER be forgotten my sweet "binkie-poo", "fattie-bo-battie", "snoop,-bunny-snoop" (these were just some of his many nicknames we had for our baby). We love you Consuelo.

Love Mommy and Daddy

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"Daisey" Gordon 2001 - 2009

She was a sweet loving dog and we miss her.

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"Boopers" Eshelman 1999-2009.

In memory of my Little Boopers. You gave us the best seven years of our lives, We all miss you and love you dearly. Everyone asks about you because they all know how much we cared and loved you, and all that was possible because of the wonderful staff and Dr. Beck at Penn Animal Hospital!

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"Blake" Castle 1997-2009

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Wesley

February 13, 1993 - August 27, 2009

Many of you knew our beloved dog Wesley who was so close to us for the past 16 ½ years. We did the kind thing this past Thursday and put him to rest peacefully. He "told us" he was ready and as hard as it was anticipating it and actually going through with it, it is even harder after the fact. Coming home day after day and expecting to see him greet us and even hearing his footsteps on the tile and hardwood floors still... We are grieving deeply as he was a child to us and we have found that the grief is the same as losing any family member. If you knew him you know what a great dog he was and how faithful and loving he was to us and everyone. We know he has a soul that will pass on just like ours.

He LOVED carrots!

We want to share these memories in the attached video of our Beloved Friend that we miss so much. Thanks for letting us share this with you as it helps us get through this.

Love and Peace,
Dave and Diane

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Sabrina and Shadow 1996 - 2009

The two were born a few months apart. One was tall, long, fast and full of love. The other was small, furry, blue eyed and full of fire. They grew up together, sometimes sleeping side by side. She used her herding skills to scold and protect him from injury. When he raced, she attached herself to his tail and he taught her how to fly. They brought joy and motion into my life. In the end, they left this life a few weeks apart. They will be missed: Sabrina and Shadow, 1996 - 2009

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"Pinky" Harris

2004 - November 2, 2008

Pinky,

I will never forget January 8, 2005, the very first time I saw you at the pet store, and how I instantly knew I had to have you. Or when I took you home and I refused to put you in your cage because I wanted to hold the beautiful, sweet girl I was falling in love with. Or the time we were laying together and I fell asleep, and when I woke up you had peed the bed!!! Or the time we met Jeff Corwin and the only thing we ever heard him say was "That's a big bunny". Or how you taught me everything about bunnies and made me fall in love with saving them. Or all the times I was hurt and I would hold you close and kiss your beautiful head and you would heal me. Or my very first bunny best friend who helped me find my way and learn who I am and what I want to be. I will never forget you.

And I know Penn Animal Hospital will never forget you. We will never forget your eye problems coming back and having to medicine you up again! I know Dr. Beck will never forget your sweet little face or how you were always excited to see her. I will never forget how Dr. Beck and I thought you had the most unique reddish-brown cheek and ear spots. I know BlackJack will never forget you, and he can't wait to see you in bunny heaven.

Since I first saw you and to this day and forever: I think of you everyday and all the joys you brought to me. I will never forget how everybody who saw us knew you and I were meant to be together, that we were special and perfect together. I will see you in the next life, my love.

I will never forget all the tender times we had that nobody else knows about but us.

Your Amberly

In loving memory of the most beautiful 14-pound Flemish Giant that ever graced this planet with her presence. I will NEVER forget how she changed my life in every way and made me a better person.

"Rabbits have a way of hopping into your heart", and Pinky really did.

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Buttercup

July 1994 to June 2010

We want to thank you so much for the care, concern and compassion you showed in taking care of our Buttercup. Although you only knew her the last quarter of her 16 years, you acted as if you knew her all her life. How fitting for her last hours to be spent at your office, a place she always enjoyed. Whether it was the smells of other pets or the calming influence of the staff, she would always get excited as soon as we pulled into the parking lot and literally pulled us through the door to get inside!

We will never forget the love and kind compassion you showed her and us when we brought her in for the last time. It was a difficult time for us and your thoughtful and considerate actions were so appreciated.

Robert and Cheryll Shapiro

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