In Our Hearts- Pet Memorials

Our pets are such an important part of our lives and families. They provide companionship, acceptance, emotional support, and unconditional love during the time they share with us. When they pass away it is difficult, but we are blessed to always carry their memories with us. Meadow Hills Veterinary Center invites you to post a memorial on our website in memory of your pet.

If you are interested, please send us a photo and/or loving message in memory of your beloved pet in one of the following ways:

• Email us at InOurHearts@mhvc.net. Send the photo as an attachment.
• Drop off your information to one of our two locations.
• Mail the information to:
  • In Our Hearts
  • c/o Meadow Hills Veterinary Center
  • 8802 West Gage Blvd.
  • Kennewick, WA 99336-1019

We will post your memorial for one year, or shorter if you request in writing that we remove it. Be aware we reduce your image.

Due to website space availability please limit your message to one page or less. If you have any questions always feel free to call us at (509)783-0399 or (509)735-0397.

Shelby Bartz, Adopted December 1999 ­ Died March 2011

Shelby probably had a rough life before she was adopted. She was obviously ill when I first took her from B-F Humane Society to Meadow Hills. I didn’t introduce her into the family the way one is supposed to and, as a result, the first thing that happened after coming into the house was a dogfight. As a result, I went to the ER with a bite on my leg. I never realized that the girls were fighting over Boo-Boo (neutered male American Eskimo). Shelby stayed. The girls became best friends after Boo-Boo died in October 2000.

Shelby’s rough life surfaced from time-to-time in that she didn’t get along well with others. But she was always a very good girl with her family and at the kennel and at Meadow Hills. Shelby loved to herd and be herded by her sister Lacey. Shelby used the "evil-eye" method, a definite Border Collie trait. She did everything her doggy sister did ­ chasing gophers, digging holes, and lying in the shade under the shrubbery. It was interesting to watch her follow Lacey around the yard; Shelby was never the leader. But she was a snuggler. She liked to crawl into the recliner and stretch out on top of her mom.

Shelby’s life was extended at least four years because of the care she received from both the staff at Meadow Hills and the staff at Penny Creek Kennels while taking insulin for her diabetes. After the first year, she was blinded by cataracts, but followed Lacey everywhere just as before. After Lacey died, Shelby still knew every nook and cranny in her yard at home and in the exercise yard at the kennel.

After a long life of about 14 years, she became a doggy angel alongside Lacey, Boo-Boo, and Sammy.
Posted February 3, 2012 by Joan Bartz

Angel Schwan, 2001-2011

If It Should Be If it should be that I grow frail and weak, And pain should keep me from my sleep, Then you must do what must be done, For we know this last battle can’t be won. You will be sad, I understand, But don’t let grief then stay your hand. For this day, more than the rest, Your love and friendship must stand the test. We’ve had so many happy years, what is to come can hold no fears. Posted January 21, 2012 by Joan and Bruce Schwan

Take me where my needs they’ll tend, Only stay with me until the end. And hold me firm and speak to me, Until my eyes no longer see. It is a kindness that you do to me, Although my tail its last has waved, From pain and suffering I have been saved. Do not grieve, it should be you, Who must decide this thing to do. We’ve been so close, we two these years, Don’t let your heart hold any tears.

Pepe Russo-Jang

Born on March 17, 1995 and enchanting us until September 7, 2011 and always...
Pepe was a great dog and a St. Patty's day baby. He was strong-willed and independent, but still loving and loyal. He was raised with cats, so when we got him from a friend at 11 months old, he was exhibiting cat-like traits such as jumping up and laying on tables. Funny to look at since he was a lab (part lab, part border collie)! He loved to go camping and other places with us. When we were walking him, sometimes he would "bear down" and pull us with his shoulders lowered to the ground. When he got chubby, we would say "oh, it must be football season!" (since his body would get a football shape). He loved to run around the yard with his older brother, Duke. Pepe also did a good job of putting up with his younger brother, Max. He was always a good-natured dog that loved to say "Hi" to other dogs we met on the street.

He always had a strong will to live, but, in the end, his body couldn't keep up anymore. He lived to 16 1/2 years and had a good life. Pep, we will always hold you close to our hearts and remember you fondly. We miss you so much.
Posted October 19, 2011, With love, Fiorella and Irving

Kya Fields

Best dog in the whold world. Never pottied in the house. When she wanted to go out she would rub her face all over Ron's face. Her best friend was a big tom cat that was the same age. Always showed both of us love. The cat is named Kitty Man. She would howl for him when he was outside, he would come home. They played like siblings, and they fought like brother and sister.

Kya was much loved and greatly missed. We will love her for always and forever.
She was a gift and a blessing. Thank you Jesus.
Posted August 17, 2011 by Dad (Ron) and Mom (Linda) Fields

Lola Tindell

Lola came into our lives, as an active 9 week old, Olde English Bulldogge grand-puppy. The week of Christmas 2009, our daughter left Lola with us to puppy sit for a few weeks following their visit from San Diego, CA. When the time came, we couldn't let her go back to San Diego. She made us fall so in love with her. She chewed phones, ripped up doggie beds, tore up books and magazines, bit her 2 English Bulldog brothers, chewed through the wood on 3 new kitchen chairs and broke teeth gnawing on rocks. She hid under the coffee table when you scolded her, BUT then, she'd wiggle that tail until you thought her hips would shake off her body and look up at you with those gorgeous deep eyes. None of the destruction even mattered at that point. She had a way of making us know that material things couldn't stack up to her charm, warm cuddles, smiling eyes and unconditional love. A year and a half into her short life, she developed severe hip dysplasia and epilepsy.
You will be deeply missed our little, "Loli-bear".
Posted July 29,2011 by Rick and Tami Tindell

Tigger Zizzi

Tigger was born on the mean streets of Baltimore. An animal loving landlord, offered a student in his building, to pay for food and litter if he would give the kitty a home. Our daughter, also a student, pet sat for Tigger. The student graduated and could not keep him. We adopted the year and a half year old kitty. We have had many dogs, but Tigger was our only kitty--a most beloved one. We lost Tigger to a urinary tract disease in March 2011. We spread his ashes in our flower garden. We miss him.
Posted July 21, 2011 by the Zizzi Family

Cosmos and Kramer Gress

This is Cosmo the Lhasa Apso and Kramer the Schnauzer. We adopted them from a Lady that had them for six and gave them up. We had them until they were about fourteen and we had to have Cosmo put to sleep and then Kramer a couple of months later and that was in 2011. They will be hard to replace and we miss they both a lot.
Posted July 21, 2011 by Sharon and Roger Gress

Jenni Dunn

Jenni was my heart. She worked as a therapy dog for many years visiting hospitals in Colorado, Florida, and Washington. She appeared on TV and in newspapers and her stories of her gift of awakening people in comas made National news and magazines. Sadly, she passed away in 2000 with cancer.
Posted May 12, 2011 by Linda Dunn, Delta Instructor

Pepe LePue Alexander

I am attaching a picture or our pet for inclusion on your website. His name is Pepe LePue Alexander. He was named after a cartoon skunk by the same name (Pepe LePue). He gave us great love and entertainment for almost 14 years. He was put to sleep on December 27th 2010 because of kidney failure. We still think of him every day and the attached picture is shown on a digital picture frame in our home. Thanks for offering to put him on your website.
Posted March 10, 2011 by Doyle & Jeri Alexander

Molly Zimmeran

Molly was an excellent hunter and a true sweetheart. She was the best dog anyone could have asked for and she will be missed.
Posted March 7, 2011 by her family Kelly and Laura Zimmeran