Animal Stories
Animal Stories
These pages feature heartfelt animal stories submitted by CCAH donors and supporters. They highlight some of the ways the programs and research supported by our Center have benefited beloved animal companions. Animal stories are listed alphabetically by the pet's name.
To submit your tribute to your pet, please please contact the Development Office, phone 530-752-7024.
Beau
Passed away in February 2008 at approximately 12 years of age
Like all rescue dogs, Beau was loving and grateful.
Diana Britt
Pasadena , CA
Bella
Bella December 2, 2003 - April 8, 2011
Owned by Rayna Austin of Chehalis, Washington
Bowtie
Bowtie, our Balinese cat, would always greet us at the front door and welcome us home.
Read Bowtie's story (.pdf format)
Button
We would like to celebrate and honor Button, our 23 year old "rescue" cat.
Read Button's story (.pdf format)
Coco
Coco September 11, 1999 - August 31, 2010
Owned by Shizumi Yokoyama of Los Angeles
Conrad
Conrad was part of everything important and meaningful in my life, and he was loved by our whole family.
Read Conrad's story (.pdf format)
Dakota
Thank you, Dr. Clayton Simon and Dr. Niels Pedersen, for helping me understand Dakota's pain and her need to be set free.
Link to larger photo (.pdf format)
Lucky
Passed away in March 2009
Lucky dog, we miss you!! WE were LUCKY to have a dog like you in our lives!
Jennifer Allert
Laguna Niguel, CA
Mack
Born in 2007
Kathy Brown
Vacaville , CA
Marley
Read Marley's story (.pdf format)
Max
Noble Max, a prince among dogs. Read Max's story (.pdf format).
Maxie
Read Maxie's story (.pdf format)
Maynard
My Maynard Butler was an angel from heaven, a gorgeous creature and a perfect dog.
Read Maynard's story (.pdf format)
Missy Ling
Our dearly beloved and cherished Chow Chow Missy Ling passed from our lives yet leaves her kind spirit and beautiful soul behind. Read our tribute to Missy Ling here (.pdf format).
Riley
Riley was the most amazing cat. He will be forever mourned and greatly missed.
Read Riley's story (.pdf format)
Rocky
My life was never the same from the moment Rocky came to my door.
Read Rocky's story (.pdf format)
R.V.
1986 - 2000
In memory of our beloved R.V. who found us and brought us unconditional love. Forever in our hearts.
Marsha and Scott Stanton
Lemoore , CA
Sasha
In memory of Sasha (the beautiful white dog, shown with her buddy Tex)
Pauline Waney
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Smudge
In memory of "Smudge"
July 4, 1991 - July 12, 2007
Audrey Kamprath
Martinez, CA
Sydney Sue
2004 - 2009
Syd Biscuit (her nickname) was such a great friend, there will never be another Sydney!
Read Sydney Sue's story (.pdf format)
Timberpaws Red Flanagan of Beansidhe
May 2007 - January 2008
My superlative little Red Man. Smart, funny, intense, playful, sassy - in every way, my perfect cat. Tragically lost to FIP at the age of only eight months. Locked forever deep in my grieving heart.
Kathleen Lawton
Sonoma , CA
Timberwoof
Read Timberwoof's story (.pdf format)
Toby
May 2007 - February 2008
Sue Weitendorf
Glen Ellen, CA
Tux
May 2007 - January 2008
Sue Weitendorf
Glen Ellen, CA
