Austin and I wanted to share our experience with you and to thank you for inventing your wonderful pillows. As a mom, I can certainly tell you how much the pillow has helped him deal with the whole experience. He finds comfort in the fact that a part of Jake is still with him. Thank you again for your understanding and creation of this special product.
Cathy and Austin Marrow
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Austin and "Jakie"
Jake's pillow with Austin's new kitty, J.J.
"I just picked up my Indy Annie asleep in her pillow that you made for us. I don't know if I can adequately express what I felt when I saw what a beautiful job you did on the pillow. Not only is it beautiful to look at, but the satisfaction of hugging it while crying buckets of tears is such a comfort to me. My heart is broken and nothing can change that, but holding tightly to my Indy Annie softly surrounded by your pillow, while re-living the memories is what I need to help me cope while I am on my journey of grief."
Laurie LaFontaine
Indiana, Pennsylvania
The pillow is really lovely and just as we expected in every way, I'm very impressed with the quality. I just spoke to my daughter and she said she absolutely loves the pillow and it did give her comfort last night. I believe if more people were aware of the Soft-Hearted pillow, it would be more popular than cold, inanimate boxes and urns. Our thanks again for offering this special memorial option for our beloved and much missed Marty McShadow.
All The Best, The Selby Family, Rochester, NY
I received Smudge's pillow today. It is lovely and wonderfully soft to touch and hold (just like Smudge was). Thank you so much for your personal attention on this.
Julie, Sacramento, California
Thank you so much. And, thank you for putting a rush on Jaxon's pillow. By far, this is the worst loss of my life. He was my son and it's crushing. Your kind notes to my sister and the rush on the pillow and changing the spelling has really meant a lot. I can't wait to get the pillow and hug and hug and hug it. Holding a cold, hard urn just is not right.
Kandi and Jaxon, North Platte, Nebraska
Just a little note about Jaxon, He is my sister's little dog she has had for 17 years. Kandi lost him Sunday. He has had so many health problems, but he had so much help from his mom & dad, with different medicines and natural remedies that they were blessed to have him for 17 years. Kandi said she would never be able to hold him again and that just killed her. I found this wonderful pillow. It's not the way she wants it, but it's the closest thing I can find since Jaxon is no longer here. I wish I could do more to take their pain away, but I can't. I just wanted to Thank You from my heart for these wonderful pillows.
Laurie, North Platte, Nebraska
BEAU - Jimmy Stewart
He never came to me when I would call
Unless I had a tennis ball.
Or he felt like it,
But mostly he didn’t come at all.
When he was young
He never learned to heel’or sit or stay,
He did things his way.
Discipline ws not his bag
But when you were with him things sure didn’t drag.
He’d dig up a rosebush just to spite me, And when I’d grab him, he’d turn and bite me.
He bit lots of folks from day to day,
The delivery boy was his favorite prey.
The gas man wouldn’t read our meter,
He said we owned a real man-eater.
He set the house on fire
But the story’s long to tell.
Suffice it to say that he survived
And the house survived as well.
On the evening walks, and Gloria took him,
He was always first out the door.
The Old One and I brought up the rear
Because our bones were sore.
We would charge up the street with Mom hanging on,
What a beautiful pair they were!
And if it was still light and the tourists were out,
They created a bit of a stir.
But every once in awhile, he would stop in his tracks
And with a frown on his face look around.
It was just to make sure that the Old One was there
And would follow him where he was bound.
We are early-to-bedders at our house–
I guess I’m the first to retire.
And as I’d leave the room he’d look at me
And get up from his place by the fire.
He knew where the tennis balls were upstairs
And I’d give him one for awhile.
He would push it under the bed with his nose
And I’d fish it out with a smile.
And before very long
He’d tire of the ball
And be asleep in his corner
In no time at all.
And there were nights when I’d feel him
Climb upon our bed
And lie between us,
And I’d pat his head.
And there were nights when I’d feel this stare
And I’d wake up and he’d be sitting there
And I’d reach out my hand and stroke his hair.
And sometimes I’d feel him sigh
and I think I know the reason why.
He would wake up at night
And he would have this fear
Of the dark, of life, of lots of things,
And he’d be glad to have me near.
And now he’s dead.
And there are nights when I think I feel him
Climb upon our bed and lie between us,
And I pat his head.
And there are nights when I think
I feel that stare
And I reach out my hand to stroke his hair,
But he’s not there.
Oh, how I wish that wasn’t so,
I’ll always love a dog named Beau.
I received Dinty's pillow on Saturday. The packaging alone took my breath away (wrapped in a plastic bag with a bow)! It is so obvious the care that went in to making this for Dinty and me. I immediately put a locket of his hair in the little pouch and gave it a great big hug. Thank you!
Karen, Kenner, Louisiana
After my 13 year old cat, George, passed away we had him cremated. The box they put his ashes in was wood and cold feeling. I ended up putting it in the closet, it made me sad. Then when I got the Soft-Hearted Pillow, (my husband transferred the ashes for me) I just felt…..right. I hold the pillow and even kiss it sometimes. It is a better tribute to my very special friend.
Ericka Basile Publisher, Naples Dog Magazine, Naples, FL
She was my friend and companion for almost 22 years. When I noticed that she could no longer jump up to her favorite window perch and everyday life was beginning to be a chore, I knew that her life was nearing its end. But how to say good bye? When the day finally came I decided to keep her ashes so that at least a part of her could remain with me forever. My Soft-Hearted Pillow now sits in her favorite spot and is a wonderful remembrance to the joy she brought my life.
Nicole, Raleigh, NC
In one year I experienced the loss of my husband, the Los Angeles earthquake and I lost my best friend and 15 year companion, Misty. I chose to have Misty cremated but had been unable to face the decision of what to do with her ashes. She was my husband’s companion as well as my own and I just couldn’t make the decision by myself. All this time she had been under my bed in the container she arrived in from my veterinarian. When a friend told me about Soft-Hearted Products, I had them create a beautiful pillow for Misty and now she sits on my bed which was always her favorite place to be. It is so pretty and a comfort to me as well as a reminder of the important place she holds in our memories.
Paula, Cadillac, MI
"When my grand-daughters come to visit they love to take turns holding and loving my Soft-Hearted Pillow that was created for our dog, Ebony. They all loved her in life and this has been a perfect way to honor her and keep her memory alive for them. Thank-you.
Connie, St. Pete Beach, FL
I have just received my soft-hearted pillow and it is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for taking such care in making it and I am very excited to get it home and placed in its spot as a tribute to Logan. I will treasure it forever.
Michelle, Natick, Massachusetts
