On this page are memorial messages/ photos on behalf of people that have lost their beloved companion.

A Letter From Your Pet In Heaven
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say. But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay. I'm writing this from the Bridge. Here I dwell with God above. Here there's no more tears of sadness. Here is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy, just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you, when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you. It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on." God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the list was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight, God and I are closest to you...in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on earth and all those loving years, because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry - it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. Though if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er. I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before. There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; But together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too; That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you. If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and in pain; Then you can say to God at night..."My day was not in vain." And now I am contented...that my life was all worthwhile. Knowing as I passed along, I made somebody smile. God says: "If you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low; Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go. When you're walking down the street with me on your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps, only half a step behind." "And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free. Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me."

More than an angel
The young pup and the older dog lay on shaded sweet grass watching the reunions. Sometimes a man, sometimes a woman, sometimes a whole family would approach the Rainbow Bridge, be greeted by their loving pets and cross the Bridge together. The young pup playfully nipped at the older one. "Look, something wonderful is happening!" The older dog stood up and barked "Quickly--get over to the path." "But that's not my owner" whined the pup, but he did as he was told. Thousands of pets surged forward as this new figure walked along the path toward the Bridge. As the figure passed, each animal bowed his head in love and respect. The figure finally approached the Bridge and was met by a menagerie of joyous animals. Together, they all walked over the Bridge and disappeared. The young pup was in awe. "Was that an angel?" he whispered. "No, son" the old dog replied. "That was more than an angel. That was a person who works in animal rescue." author unknown

Molly & Tess
This tribute is long overdue. I have tried to write it so many times and found I could not continue as it hurts so much, so I have been doing it in batches and have finally managed to finish it. When we lost Molly in February 2004, it was an unbelievable hole in our lives. We still had Tess to keep us amused and busy, and she looked after the children that came to the centre on a Sunday, but there was always one missing. When we lost Tess on the 4th August 2006, the hole was suddenly the size of a universe. These two animals were an amazing learning curve to a lot of people, especially us, they were always pleased to meet anyone who came by. All they wanted was love, someone to play with and food…in that order. They gave their love, companionship and devotion unconditionally to the day they died. They were always there to greet you when you came home, always behind you when you walked from one room to another and always there if you needed company. Mind you….they were always on our bed when we woke up in the morning. We were contorted into strange positions while they had most of the bed. But that was their way. They had to be close to us at all times ready for us to stroke them if we felt the need. We hope they feel that we were suitable and caring owners, and that we did not let them down in any way in their all too short lives. It was an honour to be part of your lives. We miss you both so much. Until we meet again.

Rachel (Honey Bunny)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF RACHEL (HONEY BUNNY) Honey was born with severely deformed back legs, to the degree where one leg was the wrong way around and that she had no hip sockets. She also had a flat chest and curved spine. The vet told Delia and Jim that she wouldn’t have a long life, not even to make 12months, and that we would have to keep her comfortable and see how she coped. She would need pain relief, to be kept clean and would need to be kept indoors on special vet bedding. As you can imagine she wasn’t left alone for a minute, with volunteer after volunteer wanting a cuddle but it was my heart strings that were really tugged at. As a vet nurse I could offer her all the care she needed. Honey settled into home life immediately and we soon realised she didn’t need constant pain relief. She was always so full of life and mischief. I don’t think she quite understood she was disabled as she tried to do everything a normal rabbit would do. Seeing her ‘binky’ was an experience and she loved to happily throw her toys at your head if you opened the cage and didn’t stroke her straight away. She never complained even with all the bandage changes, shaving and bathing, and physiotherapy sessions. Near the end of her life she suffered from an eye condition that needed treatment 6 times a day but still she never complained. She was at her happiest on my Dad’s lap for the nightly cuddle. She adored our cats and would stalk them and demand licks. My favourite time of the evening was the smooching session on the floor with her nuzzling into my face frantically licking me. We always knew she would have short life but never expected her to leave us so suddenly. She died peacefully in my arms after suffering breathing difficulties on 27th September 2009. She was 19 months Honey was such an ambassador for Bobtails and had an impact on so many lives. Everyone who met her was amazed by her endearing spirit. The biggest impact was on my own life, my heart shattered the day she died. We miss our little monkey so much. It has taken me nearly a year to write this, never finding the right words to describe how amazing she was or being overcome by grief. Honey is a constant reminder that no matter how bleak a situation looks, there is always hope. Until we meet again my little love. Foster Mum Tracey x

Karly
Kim was one of our long term residents and sponsored bunny with her sister Kim. Karly passed away in August 2011 after a long battle with abscesses and an infected jaw bone.

Honey
Honey the guinea pig passed over the rainbow bridge in September 2011 after brave battles with abscesses and bladder stones. Honey was one of our sponsored long term residents.

Jupiter
Jupiter was one of our much loved long term residents who passed away in September 2011. He was a cheeky brave little piggy and will be much missed.

Minnie
Minnie was one of our long term residents who passed over the Rainbow Bridge in September 2011. She had been with us for a number of years and will be very much missed. We are sure she is now happily playing in that big bunny meadow in the sky with her former partners Pepsi and Cassius.

Iris & Jaja
Iris & Jaja were born at Bobtails in May 2005 after their Mum had been abandoned in an empty house. Both babies were deformed and so because long term residents. Jaja passed away in May 2007 and Iris in September 2009. These were two special little characters who inspired all who knew them.

Duncan, RIP, 14/10/11
We sadly lost Duncan from the group today. He was a strong, gentle old man that although he had more than his fair share of problems through his life, he just got on with it, and got over it. He came to us with his mum (Stella) and his 6 siblings’ way back in March 2005, when they were 2 years old, and here they stayed. Gradually over the years they developed their problems and sadly passed away, but we thought he would go on forever as he seemed so resilient to everything that was thrown at him, but unfortunately not. He will be missed by all who knew him. We now only have Karen & Poppin left from this group.

Buddy
Buddy was the first guinea pig on our sponsor scheme. He was a lovely friendly piggy who went to sleep in October 2007

Bernard & Twiglet
Bernard & Twiglet were an inseparable pair of bunnies who both had lots of health issues. They passed away within a couple of weeks of each other in January 2011.

Kermit
Kermit arrived with us in September 2009. He was extremely under weight and had some of the worst teeth we had ever seen. Throughout his time with us he had many health problems but was an inspiration to us all as he was such a happy friendly bunny. Kermit went over the Rainbow Bridge in November 2011.

Taz & Emmy
Taz and Emmy were one of the first pairs of bunnies to help launch our sponsorship scheme early in 2006. Emmy died in October 2006 and Taz died in April 2008.

Neville
Neville came to Bobtails in November 2008 we was quiet an old boy them (about 8 years old). He was already suffering from kidney problems so went to live with one of our volunteers as a house bunny. He passed away in June 2009 from kidney failure.

Bob
One of the colony who came to Bobtails in March 2005 with their Mum (Stella). Bob was the friendliest of group and sadly passed away in June 2010 after problems with his spine and back legs.

Princess
One of the colony who came to Bobtails in March 2005 with their Mum (Stella). Princess was the only one in the family with long fur. She lived happily at the centre with her siblings until she passed away in June 2008 in Delia’s arms.

Bud
Dumped on the doorstep in February 2006 in a horrendous state, Bud defined all odds in making it through that first night. With much love and nursing he went from strength to strength and became the ‘face’ of Bobtails helping raise money through our sponsorship scheme and being the front cover for our first Bobtails Calendar in 2006. After some ups and downs with his health he went over the Rainbow Bridge in April 2008. RIP our brave little man.