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Guestbook for Bubba


Posted By Nidia Golla on Mar 02 2013

Every day, every single day since your passing... I walk with a paw print hole in my heart. I miss you dearly, I find only comfort in the fact that you are with God and we will once again meet in Heaven. Until that day comes, know you are desperately missed... my Dear Baby! Love you always, Mom.


Posted By Melba Yarbrough on Mar 05 2013

The joy of hanging out in a bag. Today on January 29th 2013 my family dog who had been with us for 11.5 years died on my 30th birthday. He brought the love that only a pet and unconditional friend can bring to a family. I wanted to share the joy that he experienced and that he shared by doing the very simple things such as hanging out in my bag. 11 years ago when he was first introduced to our family this energetic little dog was truly the most spoiled pet. We had never had a dog growing up so we treated him as if he were a little baby and in turn he treated us like we were his. When I would get home from work, I had a work bag that was big enough to fit him in. He would jump and wag his tail letting me know he wanted me to put him in there. This was a tradition up until the time he moved away with my sister since he was primarily her dog. The day I was getting ready to move away after getting married I was cleaning up my room and found my work bag. He was visiting and he found the bag and went to sit on it. I gave him one last ride before I threw it away. The last Thursday of his life he had just gotten out of the hospital and after having my surgery, I knew that he needed love.  So my sister brought him to visit me. I happened to have had next to my bed a bag filled with all my hospital necessities.  I asked my sister to take them out and put him in. Even though he had just got out of a three night stay from the hospital, he looked as comfortable in the bag as when he was a little puppy. This was the last ride that he had in a bag and it was one of the biggest smiles that he gave me. I know a lot of people love of their pets as if they're family, so when they go it's not just an empty spot in your home, it's an empty spot in your heart. They fill your life with so much joy with the simple things they enjoy. They remind you that like a bag, life could be full of needless things. Instead you could have a bag full of life and happiness filled with simple joy. Like a pet teaches, moments could be enjoyed if you stop to understand that life is a gift. Our pets are a symbol of the love we can share with one another. Bubba, you  had the most special little heart and were the best pet. You were the reason I needed a pet of my very own in my life. You remind me today of how much love I could give and show to others. Please know you made our lives so much fuller than we could have ever asked for.  Go with peace in your heart. We will see you in heaven.


Posted By Nidia on Mar 29 2013

I remember the day we set out to find a puppy, a sunny day in November 2001. Little did I know that the little white fur ball that caught your Daddy and my attention, by jumping up and down, stomping over your little brothers and sisters. That little bundle of barely four pounds would not only steal my heart but became more than my puppy. Bubba, you became my child! In the days and years that followed, when I was too ill to even see the light of day, you were the ray of sunshine I needed to help me through my days. Always next to me, kissing my eyes to wake me...even when I felt too weak to be awake. I remember the day you kept barking insistently, when I was so medicated I slept through commotion right outside our door. You woke me up to find that one of the apartments in our building was engulfed in fire and the firefighters were evacuating everyone. I would have never realized what was happening if you hadn't nudged me and insisted on barking next to me. A few years later I became well again, we found you a sister to keep you company while Mom and Dad worked. You became the best brother and showed her the ropes. Then a few more rough moments we shared when I relapsed, but you remained as always laying next to me. Literally licking my tears away, every single time things got rough and I didn't have the strength to fight...You have saved me more than once!! Even now that you aren't with me physically, you continue to do so. Now in a spiritual way; Reminiscing about all the life you gave to me and all the others in our family. I can only pray I can lead my life as you did, even when you became sick... always loving, always giving, always gentle, always considerate, ever so careful, faithful and obedient. You my Bubba continue to teach me and save me, because now I understand exactly how I have to live my life to make our God glad. Your life has helped me understand. Bubba you are one of the biggest gifts God could have given me. I'm ever so grateful and humbled...Thank you Lord for my Bubba, my Love!!! Loving you eternally, Mom.


Posted By Nidia Golla on Apr 30 2013

Waking up without your kisses, coming home without your wagging tail, nights without cuddling you...without seeing your sweet face. I miss you baby dearly every single day and yet part of me rests knowing you are prancing in grass fields without any more pain. God is good and I trust you're now with him in a better restful place. I love you, I miss you and I'll see you soon enough...for now just know that you are a Good boy, you're my good baby & you did a really good job!! Always ♥, Mommy


Posted By Nidia Golla on May 29 2013

Today I find myself without the words to express all the emotions I feel. I MISS YOU more than words and I LOVE YOU more than all emotions. Less is sometimes more and today I find it most suitable to honor your memory with a respectful silence. You are always my Good Boy, you're always my Good Baby.... Loving you forever, Mom


Posted By Nidia on Jun 30 2013

I miss you every single day. You are my good boy, you're a good baby and you did an awesome job!!! ♥Mommy


Posted By Nidia on Jul 31 2013

My Dear Babyboy, You were here but for a moment and now you're gone. Leaving me with only the sweet memories of the times we were together. I miss your soft white hair, your wagging tail, your sweet doggie kisses. I think of you everyday and I want you to know that you will forever live in my heart! You are my good boy, you are my good baby and you did a good job...'Til we meet again Love always, Mom


Posted By Nidia on Aug 30 2013

BabyBoy, Who knows how long I've loved you? You know I love you still Will I wait a lonely lifetime? If you want me to, I will For if I ever saw you I didn't catch your name But it never really mattered I will always feel the same ...Love you Forever and Forever... Love you with all my heart Love you whenever we're together Love you when we're apart and When at last I find you Your song will fill the Air Sing it loud so I can Hear you Make it easy to be near you For the things you do endear you to me oh You know I will.... I WILL!!!! Bubbaly Puff the whole you left in my heart will forever ache until in heaven I see your sweet face...I love you eternally!! You're my good boy, you're my good baby and you did a Great job!!! Love you, Mom


Posted By Nidia on Oct 29 2013

My Bubba baby, I remember you daily and I know with certainty that you are in heaven with all the other doggies playing and having a good time, taking naps under the shade of a tree and you are healthy and full of life. That is how you come trough in my dreams and our God gives me comfort that it is so! I miss you daily, I love you daily...You left a hole in my heart that will only be filled when I meet with you in heaven. How precious your life, how amazing the love of a pet. Who gives unconditionally, who withstands your mood swings and still wants to cuddle next to you. How loyal and absolutely perfect you and your life was to mine!! You are my good baby, you are my good boy and you did a good job! Loving you eternally, Mom


Posted By Nidia on Jan 29 2014

My sweet baby, I can't believe that you are not here with me. This day comes to me heavy hearted, because although I knew that one day we would say goodbye. I never expected to have to let go so soon. I go through life with this hole in my heart, some days are bearable and some days are just long and blurry. You know that my life has had many hurdles in the past year and I feel sad that I haven't come show you my respect. But you also know that you are in my thoughts everyday. When we first met I never imagined how much I could love you and now that you're not here I can't believe how I ever lived without you. Mommy and Zoe miss you so very much... But we sleep and dream with you daily. Thank you for all the love you gave us and thank you for eternally changing my life. You're a good boy, you're my good baby and you did an awesome job.... Loving you always BabyBoy!! Mommy