Memorials
If you would like to memorialize any of your deceased companions, please email text and photo of the memorial to m_alt@burkeveterinaryclinic.com.
Cats: Chelsea | Topper | Cleo | Marky | Leah | Robin | Sasha | Cosby | Simba | Lovie | Cindy & Mindy | Roxeanne
Dogs: Cecilia | Max | Daisy | Sally | Maggie Manning | Binky | Tinkerbell | Bryn | Goldie | Shannon | Nikki | Merlin | Britta | Jacob | Calypso | Belle | Billy Bob | Duchess | Shayne | Maggie | Wendy | Cinnamon | Shadow | Nutmeg
Shadow 1997 - 2010
Shadow passed very unexpectedly on May 1st, 2010. She was 12 1/2 years old. She came into our lives almost as unexpectedly, having been rescued from a puppy mill. She was only supposed to stay the weekend, but ended up staying about 11 years. She was amazingly sweet but was happy to stand her ground if our other dogs thought that she was a push-over because she was small. One quick "BARK!" was all it took. The most endearing memory we have of her is the way she would roll onto her back and "Pony" furiously (waving her front legs at us) whenever she was happy, which thankfully seemed to be often. Shadow, you will be missed by all who knew you. Thank you for the years of joy you gave us.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg was given to me by my mother, twin sister and brother-in-law as a college graduation/Christmas present. She was tiny, as MinPins are at 8 weeks. She fit into the palm of my hand. Nutmeg grew to be a very nurturing, motherly girl, and when she was one I got a second MinPin (Peanut) for her. She herded, mothered, cleaned, watched and cared for Peanut, as well as every other critter in her path- human, furry and feathered. She was my neurotic, loving girl- nervous all the time, but caring and devoted as well. She later adopted two other MinPins and taught them the ways of the house- and I am still amazed that four female MinPins (three of them, rescues- one a puppy mill dog!) could get along like four peas in a pod. I believe that was Nutmeg's natural mothering instinct- she taught her pack how to behave, and behave they did. She lived a long, full life- almost 16 years- and she will be dearly missed by all her family- canine and human.
Cindy and Mindy
Roxeanne
Roxeanne Abel-Ellsworth "Bunny" 8/31/00 - 6/24/2009
We lost Roxeanne about a year ago. We adopted her from the Alexandria shelter in 2000. She was a unique character. She was part manx so she had a "bunny tail". She was a great cat. She was extremely playful like a kitten even in her older years. We loved Roxeanne very much. She was a blessing to us. WE MISS HER!
