Pet Obituaries

In our hearts forever

Gracie passed over the rainbow bridge on Saturday, November 5, 2022.  Gracie’s family had always been dog people until a friend discovered her son was allergic to cats and asked them to take Gracie in to love.  They couldn’t have asked for a more perfect cat.  She never met a person she didn’t like, and she was always at the front door to greet you.  She was a good-natured cat.  She would sit at Sharon’s feet waiting for treats.  She will...

Bubba Jr, 10-year-old Bull Mastiff, crossed over the rainbow bridge on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Bubba Jr. was born on February 9, 2012.  He went from being a small puppy with great big paws to being a big ol' bear.  His favorite thing to do was eat and play with anything other than his toys.  He was a perfect guard dog to his family always letting out a bark when people were nearby. Bubba Jr. lived a good long life, full of love. He is survived by his mom and dad, Brian...

Maverick, a Labrador Retriever, passed away in a tragic accident at home on October 11, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 3, 2017.  He is survived by his best friend, Brock Baker, Kendall Baker, Reilly Horning and Rich and Rhonda Taylor.  He is also survived by his sister dog, Jacket and 7 cat siblings, Champy, Charlotte, Sailor, William, Harley, Milo, and Sparkle Butt.  He was the best big brother to his tribe.  When Maverick was just...

Willa Channing Maple, the beloved Pug of Michelle Maple, was born on May 30, 2021, in Harrisburg, Illinois.  She passed away on September 20, 2022, in Carbondale, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family.  She was a spunky little thing that never met a stranger.  She enjoyed playing with her favorite human siblings, Ivy and Dax.  Willa loved her bed, toys, and doing zoomies around the house and playing with Pumpkin, the cat.  She will be greatly missed by anyone who...

Cooper, 9-year-old Puggle crossed over the rainbow bridge on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, surrounded by his family and caring veterinary office.  Cooper was a loyal companion to his Grandma Nay and all of her grandkids.  If he loved you, he would sit and stare for hours not taking his eyes off of you.  He would eat anything given to him, and often times items that were not given to him, including carrots and socks.  He didn’t enjoy being in the dark or getting his...

Casey, a chocolate lab mix, crossed over the rainbow bridge peacefully, surrounded by family and the compassionate staff at the Animal Medical Center on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, around 5:00 PM.  Casey and her fur-siblings were discovered living inside a street culvert 13 years ago and was taken in by the Andrews family.  In a house full of girls, she quickly became one of the family and followed them closely, like a second shadow to each of them. She was a loyal friend always, and...

Silas, affectionately known as "King Si", or "Silas the Eyeless", crossed over the rainbow bridge on Saturday, May 21, 2022, with his loving humans near. Silas was born in the spring of 2008 and is the last survivor from his litter.  Silas was declawed because he was supposed to live his life as an indoor cat.  He was content with that for a while, until he wasn't.  He'd run out the door every chance he could get.  His family worried sick...

"Baby Doll" Davis, a Brittany Spaniel, peacefully crossed over the rainbow bridge on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, shortly after 4:30 P.M., surrounded by her heartbroken humans, Steve and Janet Davis, and the compassionate staff at Dr. Troop's Veterinary Clinic. Dolly was 13 years old. She came to live with the Davis family 8 years ago, when her first caregiver became ill. It was known how much Steve and Janet loved all their fur babies, so it was a perfect choice for placement. The...

Cody came to live with the Shafer family in 2003 when Brianna was just 4 years old. Brianna's mom, Stephanie, was so scared for her to ride him, but she was not afraid. Cody proved to be a loving and loyal horse and was so good to Brianna through the years. They quickly became close friends and he really trusted her. As she got older and her little sister, Carlie came along, she fell in love with his charming personality and his gentle giant ways, too. Everyone that knew Cody fell in...