. Cemeteries for animals. Pets. [from old catalog]. Near this cat's grave lies the body of another very old cat that had been the only companion for sixteen years of a poor woman whose peculiar disposition made it difiticult for her to keep any other companion or friend. She was burned to death by the upsetting of a kerosene stove. Her cat was brought to the Animal Rescue League, but he mourned so grievously for his mistress that it seemed only merciful to send poor old Bobbie to his last sleep. Fairy, a beautiful white Pomeranian, has her photograph embedded in the headstone, and the epitaph
. Cemeteries for animals. Pets. [from old catalog]. Near this cat's grave lies the body of another very old cat that had been the only companion for sixteen years of a poor woman whose peculiar disposition made it difiticult for her to keep any other companion or friend. She was burned to death by the upsetting of a kerosene stove. Her cat was brought to the Animal Rescue League, but he mourned so grievously for his mistress that it seemed only merciful to send poor old Bobbie to his last sleep. Fairy, a beautiful white Pomeranian, has her photograph embedded in the headstone, and the epitaph reads: " Our Little Blind Fairy. Passed from Darkness into Light, Easter, ; Surely this epitaph speaks of a faith be3'ond the ILD HOBBIE Of one little dog buried in Pine Ridge Cemetery, his mistress said: " When I was av/ay during the day he sat at the window and watched for my return. When he saw me coming he leaped down from the chair, ran into the kitchen to call the maid, attended her to the door, and never once failed to be there to give me a joyful welcome. He never left mc when I was in the house, and no words can tell how I miss him. He was loving, obedient, a cheerful companion, often rousing me from sad thoughts by his playful ways. When I watched by the bedside of a dying sister he left his bed in my room and came in the night and lay down close to my side, and when she passed away and I stood by the bed, he jumped on a chair to reach me and thrust his little nose into my hand in silent ; It has been said b_\' those who cannot understand love for a dog or a cat, that the people who love them would much better lavish their affection on children. I have had much opportunity 15. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Smith, Anna Harris, "Mrs Hun
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