I was in Hawaii when I go the news about Tomato’s pass over to heaven. it greatly saddens me and I am not the same person. I have a picture of Tomato and Benton and I pray for them both. my heart is always with them. Love,
Tara.

My heart is breaking. On May 16, 1999, my beautiful orange kitty Daniel, joined you on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. He was only four years old and the sweetest, most mischievous little boy ever. I miss him so much. You will know him when you see him because not only is he a hilarious kitty, he is the most beautiful kitty in the world. =^..^= 
With love from Daniel’s mama,
Judye B Estes.

You were certainly one famous and much loved kitty.  Your passing brought sadness and tears, but knowing you are in a better place where there are no such things as sneezles and yucky medicine, makes it easier to bear.  My kitties, Simba and Brandy, and my wonderful doggies Lucky and Major, have been on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge for several years and will be happy to be your friends.  Love and blessings to all God’s creatures.
Shirley from Sarasota, Florida.

I’m sorry that I didn’t know about you before your departure to Kitty Heaven.  I’d like for you to say hello to my dearest Tammy 1, Tammy 2, Timmy 1, Timmy 2, Timmy 3 and Crystal.  They were my child hood cats ever since I was a baby.  Now that I’m on my own, I have a special kitty of my own, his name is Tigger.  I found Tigger at an animal shelter as the “cat of the day”.  He was a pathetic looking cat who was hit by a car.  But I fell in love with him right from the start.  He has FIP, though, but he’s been with me for 1-1/2 years and is my constant companion throughout the house.  He’s my security guard at night, with his watching post at the top of my pillow.  He sneaks to the middle of the bed when I’m sleeping on my side.  But that’s okay, cuz he is my best friend.
Well, Tomato, me and Tigger say hello and hope that my cats are happy in Kitty Heaven. A big MEOW to you.....
Linda - California

I am so happy that there is a place like this in the world for precious animals like you to live. There is so much suffering in  this world. I lost my Jenna 6 months ago to pancreatic cancer. She was a  black lab mix who came to me after Hurricane Andrew that crippled her, she was 10 months old  I worked for a vet at the time, and for free he did several operations on her, but thought she would still only walk on 3 legs and she did for the first year. But she did walk and run and play for the next 5 years.
Lori.

This is the first time I ever heard of you and I already love you, Tomato, you’ll be a great angel & and an even better guardian angel. You lived your life fully and did  every thing that you were allowed to. Good Bye.
Brian

Since you know the ropes and  have established yourself across the Rainbow Bridge, please welcome my much loved kitty Tara who was with me for nearly 17 years.  Tell her how much I love her and that she will always be in my heart and to please look for me when my time comes to cross the bridge.
Giulia

Dear Tomato: The Beautiful Cat Goddess lives in the heart of every cat lover. She is there to touch your heart, console the loss of one of her court, bring smiles on bad days and befriend each of us that love these special creatures so much.
Linda <^.^>

I lost my brown tabby Araminta, tuxedo cat Angel, and sweet gray Nicki (collodian) before the Internet took hold, so if you can look them up, tell them I still miss them, and remind them we'll be together again, I'd be most grateful. Use your own judgment in telling Araminta and Angel that the house now includes dogs (but maybe Nicki has told them already). With so many of you at the bridge here are some good interim laps--look up my parents, brother, and sister.
Wooflore

My husband and I plan on visiting Best Friends next summer and even though we're sad that you are gone, we'll have the pleasure of meeting all your friends and family. Please watch over our babies- Max, Murphy, Joli, Sasha, Tyler, and Kiwi. And please tell Betsy, Boo-boo and Midnight that I love them and think of them always.
Love, April and Steven

It has been five years since I lost Fred, my little poodle-terrier and my best friend. Three years ago, I lost my beautiful Doberman, Pax to cancer. He was 13. I miss both of my boys terribly. This summer I lost my dear mute Tuxedo cat, Candace, who was a "sweet young thing" of 16. I also lost my baby Mischa-a rescued cat who crossed over the rainbow-bridge at only 3 years old. I miss them terribly. Please tell them how much they're loved and how I hope they're waiting for me when I get there. We love and miss you.
Love "mommy" Judith, Melissa, Alexandra, Rosie, Pook and Mishka.

You sound like a very special cat. I wish I could have known you. We lost our dog, Princess, of 15 years a short while back. She was the first dog that was really mine. It was so difficult. Now we have a cat that has kidney failure. Her time is short, so we're told. Each day is so special. I hate to go to work each day. Thank you for your website. It helped.
Donna

I'm glad Best Friends is keeping your home page. Remember you're here in our hearts each time we think of you and remember you. Say hello to all my friends there waiting for me. I'll look forward to meeting you in person someday.
Dawn

A timeless farewell to you from me and Tinks. We love you,
James Coffey

I hope this note finds you happy and well. If you get a chance, please look up Babe (Gordon setter), Pup (shepherd/husky mix) and Taupe (Weimeraner)...and see if you can find Alex, Ashley and Dusty in your cat travels. Let them know that we love them and think of them often. If you can catch up with Bull, a Doberman, who joined you two days ago, tell him I'm sorry we couldn't do more. You are all dearly missed.
Celia

Please say hello to my friends, Fiona, a wonderful black lab, and Ninji, a wonderful black cat, oh and also my hamster Pepper she is gray.
Lydia

After 14 wonderful years of friendship, my little diabetic Sparkle left me for Kitty Heaven where I know he was waiting to welcome you. Please give him a huge hug for me for I miss him so much.
Lhicks, Talladega, AL

Please find our kitties, Ting-a-Ling, Tinker, Deeters, Fat Cat, and our doggies, Ladybird and Thor, and tell them how much we miss them, but look forward to being with them again someday. Tell them their Master Walt is up there also, and to go to him and keep him company. Tears of Love to You,
Irene, Becky, Kit Kat, and Blu

Today I had to put my beloved cat, Baby, to sleep because of cancer. He gave me such pleasure in his 13 years and I loved him too much to make him stay any longer. I know he'll be scared to be without me, so please meet him at the Bridge and be his friend till I get there. Tell him that Mommy loves him and that I'll never forget my little sweetie. When my time comes, have him meet me at the Bridge, OK, Tomato?
Nancy Martinez

Please tell Kitty that one day I will get to see him in person and will want to tell him myself how sorry I am about what happened to him or her and that although we didn't know each other how much I love him and think about him all the time. Could you do that for me, Tomato?? Thank you. Please keep him company 'till I get to Heaven one day...okay?
Penny

We never met, Tomato, but I'm sure you're top drawer if you're from Best Friends. Please find my little Buffy who just left for Rainbow Bridge and make sure she is painting the town red as she never has before. Tell the rest of the gang the party is on . . . I'll have to get back with an exact date, . . . but Buffy will understand and have the reservations waiting . . . she's our girl for always and ever.
Cheryl

You were a real inspiration to all kittendom. If you see two special cats named Spook and Tat, would you please say hi to them and tell them I'll be with them again someday? Love,
Marnie - Bismarck, ND, and her two kitties, Dmitri and Nikolai who is a Pavarotti!

I would really appreciate your finding my best friends, Molly my tan, beautiful tabby cat who was 18; Foxy Lady, our wonderful Sheltie/German Shepard; Little Cat, a beautiful calico who was 16 years old; and Maggie who was only 2 years old and a loving and beautiful mixed breed puppy. We have always adopted our animals from the Virginia Beach SPCA and have given them all our love.
Jayne

Since I am also a writer and journalist type, I felt we had much in common. I am glad you shared time with us. I miss you, Tomato. Love,
Bettie.

Hey, you very pretty cat. I am so sorry to hear about what happened but I hope that you are feeling okay. I love cats and if there is any thing that I can do then email me.
Toni

I just read your story. It made me sad and happy at the same time. I had several cats when I was younger: Piddy, Bear, Grey Baby, Gracie, Katy and Squeeky. They were good cats who all left me way too soon, way before I even knew there was a Rainbow Bridge. I'm sure they're there though, can you look for them? And if you see Willis, an all-black Terrier-Mix dog, and Snowball the White Kitty, tell them I will see them one day, too. Meow, Meow.
John- Kelso, WA

Tomato, you usually made me laugh, but your last article made me cry. I never got to meet you in purrson here, so I'll have to wait until I cross the bridge to make your acquaintance. Until I get there, would you please look up a lady cat named Albert and tell her I miss her... and all the other animals who are waiting for me, too? >^.^<
Gabrielle

I hope you are having a good time in Kitty Heaven. If you happen to see my cat named Thinny please give him a purr for me and a great big kiss. Thinny passed on after living with me for l6 years. He was my dearest friend and I miss him terribly as I am sure everyone misses you at Best Friends. Love & Purrs to you.
Laura.

My dog, Munchkin, was hit by a car and went over the Rainbow Bridge a few hours ago. Please make sure she is ok and happy and that she knows that we all love her and wish she was back home with us. Please take care of Munchkin. She was never mean to cats, I swear it. You're a very special cat and I know you will help a fellow guardian angel. Thanks,
Jeanette

I always read your column first. Your humor was wonderful. Now you don't need the yucky medicine. My buddy Butchie passed over right after you did. Tomato, tell him how much we miss him and he is to wait with Shandy and Sugar until we get together again. Love you,
Lyn , Shortstop, and the kids.

Piggy is a beautiful bronze, brindle greyhound. She has a white face, other than that, she doesn't look a day over two. She died at fourteen. Piggy was my master, actually everyone's master in my house. I hope you will go up to her and make friends because you will absolutely fall in love with Piggy. My eyes are filled with tears, even after five years of separation, but I am happy she has your company. So, look after each other and give her a hug from Janet. Oh, tell her I have another greyhound, Spring, and two cats. We have her ashes in a beautiful jar and I talk to her all the time. She really never left this house because we talk and laugh about her often.
Janet.

I was adopted by Robitaille, the love of my life, when he was a young kitten. When he died, I did not know about Rainbow Bridge. I have worried so much about him. He must be wondering why I haven't asked you to look him up. When you see my Robitaille, please give him a "sank-u baby" (thank you baby, aka kiss) from me. He's a beige tabby, eternally 4 years old, probably gained all of his weight back by now. Robitaille had leukemia, so he knows all about sneezles and yukky medicine and needles. Maybe he's found Toto (black Lhasa-Poo), who also knows about all that stuff, and maybe Rookie (black cat who lived with me for 17 years). Please give them all my love, and any others you meet who shared their lives with me. I still miss his love, most of all.
Kim, Tempe, AZ

As I sit and type this message, tears of joy and sadness are running down my face. Tomato, who gave so much of himself, you will live in our hearts forever. Please tell Nicholas, who went over the bridge last year, that we will love him always and that we miss him! Love,
Tom and Dana, Belleville, NJ

I wish I had met you! I know you have lots of great company on your side of the bridge. I know you are still writing great editorials for all the angels! Always,
Caroline =^..^=

My dad & sister will take good care of you up there in heaven! Love,
Shai & Kevin 14 & 12

Though I never met you, Best Friends is the best place you could have been before you had to cross the Rainbow Bridge. Say hi to Peanuts and Peppy for me. I think of them always.
Dawn, Pompano Beach, Florida

I remember you sitting on that typewriter when we visited you two years ago. Please tell our Butterball that we think of him every day and we miss him. Tell Socks Hobby, the new arrival, that her mom misses her. One day we'll all be together again!
Love Kim and Morgan Woolbright, Flagstaff, Arizona

I never got to meet you but I know I will always love you. You've brought me much laughter and joy. THANK YOU TOMATO !!!! OXOXOXOXOX
mary cook n.h.

Tomato - please tell Sparky, CoCo, Lassie, Suki, Champ, Rodi, Shana, Tuffy, Fluffy and Patches that l love them and they are in my dreams and thoughts always. You are in good company, Tomato. I miss you and all my former housemates!!!
Polly

Please give everyone a great big PURRRRRRRRR on our behalf.
Hal and Betsy

We will miss you, Tomato. Rest assured that you have won the Pulitzer Prize of our hearts. I look forward to seeing you one day when I cross the Rainbow Bridge to a world where there are no trash bins to throw away dear little kitties, no cars, no traps, no sneezles, no yucky medicine .... Farewell, dear Tomato.
Wingerters

Sweet Tomato Cat, I only got to meet you today and feel deprived that I didn't know you sooner. You are so beautiful and I'm sure you're keeping them all in stitches at the Bridge. Please tell Midnight Blue I love her. Sweet dreams, sweet cat.
CCB33

This isn't a joke: You're the only tomato I ever liked.
Stephanie

Do you think that you could use that special ability of yours to send us "ghost" reports from over the Rainbow Bridge? Maybe Tammy could help bring them to us. .Though I am so sad, I am glad You're with the Great Cat and not sick any more.
Aggie of Michigan

Be healthy, my friend. If you meet my collie, Wally, don't be afraid. He just wants to say hello! If you see him, tell him I miss him, as I miss you. I hope that Tammy is doing OK without you. Tomato you did such a good job here on Earth, I know you will continue your work in heaven.
Linda from Los Angeles.

I'm sorry I never got a chance to meet you. I want to visit Best Friends as soon as I can and am sorry you won't be there to greet me in person. You were a special cat and I hope to meet you when I go to the other side. Until then, my good buddy.... Love,
Monk, Sharkey, Billy the Bud, Bob and Marla

Hi, Tomato. Even though I didn't get to meet you or go to best friends, I felt like you were one of my cats. You were so special to me. If you see a kitten named Stripper, say hi and that I love and miss her very much. We love ya Tomato.
Jame,az

I've known a few like you...couldn't help them either. Look around and see if you can find Linus, Old Coot, Cootie Too and Prize Kitty. They were some of my extra special ones. Sitting here like an idiot...grown man crying over a cat I never met.
Jack, dvm

Tomato, my good friend Sniffer went over the Rainbow Bridge last night, September 21, 1998. Please look out for him. He's a grey-beige Holland Lop with the most incredibly intelligent and inquisitive dark brown eyes you've ever seen. Let him know that Ed and I miss him so very much, and that we will always love him.
Deanne, Dallas, TX

My heart goes out to the sweet and handsome cat, Tomato, whom I never met. I am glad he had so many friends! I hope to see him someday.
CWnotCB

When I found out you went over the Rainbow Bridge I just cried my eyes out. My husband came running out of our house thinking I hurt myself. I just told him no Tomato died and cried some more. I will miss you terribly. Can you look for my cat that I had as a child named Funny Face a beautiful Gray Persian and tell her I still think of her. Thank you.
Wendy, Baltimore, Maryland

The magazines just aren't the same without Tomato's investigative reports. I miss his funny photos the most but can still flip back to the old issues. Sure feels like I've known him for years, but wish I had the chance to scratch his back and chin and stroke his orange fur. You're in our hearts, Tomato!
Your friend, Sandy

I know you will be happy as a sweet angel kitty along with our beloved JoJo, who crossed over the Rainbow Bridge April 27th of this year. No need to tell her how much she is loved and missed, she knows. You both are in our thoughts.
Vange and Doodle Doyle, and Sissy Petunia, Andy Man, Kitty Cat and Five Alive

I never met you, but am so sad that you are gone. Your farewell was cleverly written (as usual), and quite a tearjerker. I desperately want to visit Best Friends and I hope to do so within the next year. I will make sure I visit your final resting place at Angel's Rest. Sleep tight and goodnight old buddy.
Donna Testa

You brought sunshine and warmth to us all with your marvelous writing. Say "Hi" to Nechmad, I'll bet the two of you will really hit it off. All the good you've done will follow you into eternity and into all the lives you have yet before you. With love and appreciation,
Marilyn, Winky, Maseca & Marmalade, Suzette, Scotty & Dave

Dear Tomato, I would like to be a part of Best Friends some day. I hope you had a good last few days. I love animals and would like to be a vet some day. Your friend
Elizabeth

You were a beautiful cat and a wonderful reporter. If you run into a lovely black 1/2 Siamese named Ishtar, please tell her I love her and think of her a lot. Also please look for two marmalade and white (very like you!) little Spanish cats who died young, tho not unloved at the end, Elsa and Julia. We loved them, tried to save them and miss them terribly. And poor little Katie, who had a short life, but one a little happier at the end when we found her.
Linny Jorde

Dear Tomato, please say hello to BJ, Ernie, Tweeter and Mysti, who all left this world in the last two years with the same illness as you. The other 18 cat companions and 3 dog friends all miss them as we all miss you.
Lorrie, Last Chance for Animals, San Diego Branch

Please say hello and give a kiss to my little Vickie Pomeranian. She went to Rainbow Bridge Monday, August 31st. I miss her so very, very, very much.
Gerry2

What a beautiful kitty. The world was truly fortunate to have been touched by your love. Please watch over my baby, Dusty, on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. She's a lovebug and will surely be one of your Best Friends in time. Love,
Darica

Tomato, reading about your journey over the Rainbow Bridge, only a few weeks after I got word that Shoes, my adopted kitty at the TLC Cat Club had passed over, was really too sad for me! But I assume you two are hanging out together in heaven, since you were both angels on earth. Farewell and may God bless you and all our furry friends.
Debbie Santone

I'll be going out to meet your friends one of these days. Sorry I missed you. I hope you'll send our love to Kitty...Kitty. A big old car sent her over the Rainbow Bridge on August 24th.
Love to all from Randy, Fletcher, Ginny, Bailey and Rudy.

We met you when we visited Best Friends. Our beloved Chole crossed over the Rainbow Bridge two years ago. Give her our love. We will always remember you.
Pat & Tony Davie, Florida

Have a great time on the other side. Please say hello to my Paddy cat (a huge and handsome grey and black tabby) and tell him I still love and miss him every day. You were a good cat. Rest now.
Kelly

I enjoyed all your investigative reports and cried when I found out you went over the Rainbow Bridge. Please say hello to the Bruces, our boxers I and II, to Oliver the cat, to Soco to American Pit Bull Terrier and to Samson, one of the best Black Labs. Head bumps from the McQueen kids, Winston, Orphan and Ziggy.
Phyllis

I had planned to come and meet you last October, but had to side-line my trip. I'll miss you, but at least you're not sick any more. We love you!!!!
Kathy

Thanks for the wonderful directions. I tried to use them but got taken to the trash dump while I was wiaiting in a trash can. Oh well. If you see a Rufus, a 14-year-old black fluffy cat, say Lindsey and her mom, Julie, said Hi.
Lindsey age 13

You were a brave kitty and certainly provided invaluable encouragement to those of us involved in rescue work on a daily basis. I'm sure that you're an angel now, and that you're enjoying your new home over Rainbow Bridge. Keep an eye on all of us please.
Patti, 4 Paws Rescue Team, Bealeton, VA

Dear Tomato, you know that my Misse is gone now, so PLEASE do not let Her stay alone. You do not have to tell Her that I love Her, She knows.
Malgorzata / Yellowknife, Canada

I never met Tomato but was very sad to hear he died. I thought his final article was the sweetest, most wonderful way to say goodbye, but I'll miss it.
Robin

I am so very glad that we met last Christmas when I came to Best Friends as a volunteer to take care of you and your feline friends for a week. The time I spent with you and your white cat roommates was very therapeutic for me. My first cat, Midnight (AKA Kitty) has also made the trip across the Rainbow Bridge, and I hope that you can find her and tell her how much I miss her. I wish you a safe journey.
Tamara Faas

I had a yellow cat that I found at work back in 1981, he was the color of peanut butter, so that was his name. He followed me everywhere and I still miss him a lot. When we went to sleep he would be right next to my heart and I could hear him purring. If you happen to see him tell him I still love him dearly and I miss him a lot and so does Nikki, Spotte , Penny and Pepi.
Dolores

We know that you and Samantha and her friend Muffin are really good friends now. Muffin looks a lot like you Tomato, and he was a rescue too. Have fun my friend...chasing butterflies, getting chin scritches and giving headbonks. Till we all meet again.
Nancy and the crew from the Carolina Cathouse

Please give my love to Spooky, and then try to seek out my other babies, a female cockapoo - Rusty, a female black cocker - Ebony, a female blond cocker - Jessie, two male bulldogs -- Mac and Winston, and a male tortoise tabby- Sammy, a female tortoise tabby - Cleo, and my baby Spooky. All of these animals lived to be old -- past the age of 10 and just wore out, I guess. I miss every one of them. Take care, dear friend -- God bless you.
Bev Kennedy - SLC

We never met, but I'll miss you anyway... fair winds and following seas, my friend....
Kestrel207

You were so very loved and I'm sure you will pass on all the hellos and love from all of us still here trying to carry on your good work. Please look up my doggie friends Mitzy, FiFi, Jackie and Muffin. There are more but I'm sure if you ask around they'll let you know who they are.
Love, Susan, Maggie and Bunky in Seattle

"Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you ... I loved you, 'twas heaven here with you."
Tomato, please meet all my little ones, tell them they are always in my heart, and soon we'll be all together, forever!
Kari

In your special picture, you closely resemble a delightful, dear friend of mine, Calamity Jane, who left for the Rainbow Bridge herself this Spring. By now, CJ should have things running there the way she wants them, much the same as she did here. She joined a sweet, gentle friend Cassie, both of whom are fond of kind,clever writers such as you. You are all in very fine company and much loved.
Bonnie

Well, Tomato, now you can investigate the greatest mystery of all! Tammy was right in suspecting that you would become a Guardian Angel. Please tell my crazy calico cat, Sweetie, that I loved her more than anything in the entire world. Perhaps you two will become friends.
Laurie

My cat Garfield died last year and I miss him a lot. He was a British cream and was 11 years old. Please say hello to him and tell him that we have planted a plant for him in the garden. I hope you both get on.
Helen

I'm glad I had the opportunity to work and play with Tomato when I was there. I will miss his sweet column in the magazine and his special little web page. I know he is up in kitty heaven writing those great columns for God and making Him smile. With great love,
Subhadhra

Well Tomato, you've done it again. Your last report was a tear-jerker. You changed my life, showing me about Best Friends and all the wonderful work the animals and people do there together. Farewell, dear cat! Please say hello to Isabel for me. She's a very special little Siamese who crossed Rainbow Bridge from Benton's House not long after you did. Love to you both,
Jackie

My cat Mugsy is at the Rainbow Bridge, too. He is black and white and quite a big fellow. When you see him tell him his mom misses him very much. He acts real tough but he's not. Don't tell him I told you. Mugsy will look out for you at the Bridge. Godspeed Tomato!
Jan

Ajax went over the rainbow bridge in June and he too was an orange tabby. He was with me for 11 wonderful years. I rescued him from an abusive family and brought him home. I'm sure you will see him and become friends. Maybe you could watch over him and guide him as I know you will be doing for others.
Leetev

Dear Tomato, Two summers ago I lost my cat too. Her name is Patty and she was 14 years old.  I miss her very much! She's black and white and very cute. I was wondering if you could do me a favor and tell her hello from her entire family.    Thank you!
Cathy

Please say hello to my Bosley, Pooh, Sable, Puddy, Willard, Morris, Samantha and Felix. I miss each of them so much. Because of you, I became a [Best Friends] Guardian Angel. You were the best spokescat cats ever could have had. Please watch over us all from your new "Office". Love,
Norma and Jette, Sasha, Dudley, Turbo and Puff.

Your articles were the first I always turned to in Best Friends Magazine and you reminded us so much of our two orange and white kitties... NO ONE will ever fill your paws. But we know we'll see you again someday.
Bert

As I was thinking how sad I about your passing was, I realized that you did have a very good life, you made the lives of other cats better by being yourself. I had a cat that died 14 years ago and I still cry when I thnk of him, he was 14 when he died and had a long life and a very short sickness at the end. I know you will see all of us again.
David, Middletown, CT

I only discovered Best Friends last fall and even though I didn't know you very long, Tomato, I cried when I read your farewell. I wanted to come and meet you next year, little one; now I'll see you at Angel's Rest. Your reports were the best!
Jan, Mr. Alex, and Kitty Gadooks

Please look up a special friend for me. His name is Cassidy, he was my best friend ever, and he has been gone since 1984. He must know the system there pretty well by now, and he can show you around.
Janice

We'll miss your reports, Tomato -- they were the highlight of the BF newsletter :-). But we'll keep you in our hearts until we see you again.
Mitsy, Sasha, Sukey, Bessy and their purrson Janis in New Jersey

Having had the pleasure of meeting you at Best Friends made it all the harder to read your Farewell. But if I know you, you are working on a great story "from the Other Side" Please say hello to Mitzi, and The Mom Cat. You will always be in my heart!
Ruggkatz

I was emotionally touched when I read about you! I know you will be a great guardian angel!!
AHaleA

What a wonderful passing, in the presence of friends who made you feel so wonderful and welcome from the time you came to live there until your time to go. Please find Tabitha, a beautiful Siamese cat, and Christy, the cutest Border Collie mix you could find. They crossed over a long time ago, but I know that they are patiently waiting for us.
MJF

We were never able to come to Utah to meet you in the fur but we know your spirit abounds everywhere there are cats and people who love and care for animals. We have so many friends that have gone over the Rain Bow Bridge, I hope they were of help to you to make the transition. A special kiss and cuddle from
Jim & Joanne and of course Trevor, Clive and Nigel.

I have been receiving your magazine for a few years now. Tomato was one of my favorite columns. I will miss his antics. Plant a wish for me [in the Best Friends Wishing Garden] for Tomato's ongoing happiness over the Rainbow Bridge.
Dogheaven4

Tomato, I know you will be in heaven so please give my love to Billie Jean and Apheelya. I loved those cats so much. God brought you to Best Friends because you deserved to have a good life. Now you have found another wonderful place where you will always find happiness.
Lisa, Amsterdam, NY

Please say hello to Coconut Callison, my childhood kitty. We still miss her. Enjoy the wonderful catnip and rainbows over there.
Lorrie

Tomato, you've been an inspiration to all us cats down here who aspire to journalism careers. I hope some day to have my own column like you. Take good care until some of the rest of us join you.
Theodore the Cat, Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF)

I am new to Best Friends, just saw it on Animal Rescue today. It really touched me. I lost my wonderful cat Butter to a car accident.. The best cat my family ever had. Butter didn't have many kitty friends, just puppies in his neighborhood. Tomato will have to show him how to play with other kitties.
Kristen

Dear Tomato, now the Angel Kitty, rest in peace. Please watch over my Misse from the sky.
M., Yellowknife, Canada

My husband and I made a special side trip to Best Friends early May 98 to see you and Benton. We came a few days too late. I was so sad. I loved to read your reports especially when I was stressed out at work. I wish you well in your new life.
Van Loc, Jim, Furball, Bonbon, MamaCat and NT Cat.

I will miss you and your reports. Say hello to Tiger, Treo, and Oreo when your up there. Tell them I miss them, and if you have time beam down some reports.
A.L.

Please say hello to Polar Bear, who went to the rainbow bridge this May. He was a dear friend to me, and I'm sure he will be for you. I would like to share a poem with everyone that comforted me in P.B.'s passing:
             Farewell, friend, yet not farewell
             Where I go you too shall dwell
             I am gone before your face
             A moment's time, a little space
             When you come where I have stepped
             You will wonder why you wept  - Edwin Arnold
Janice

If you get a chance......please give Leo my best. Tell him his brother will be there sometime before long. Thanks,
M

I am so sorry that you are no longer with us, but take comfort in knowing that you were happy and well cared for while living at Best Friends. I will miss your articles and you very much.
Angela

It's such a hard part of life when our friends pass away. I know, my dad just died but I'm sure he's hanging out with his best friend, Bubbie, a stray that needed and found a dad...Say hello to them for me.
Nikki

G'Day, Mate! In my country, Australia, a mate is someone you trust and someone who trusts you. I think that would describe you pretty well, mate. I would like you to say G'day to some of my mates, Konnon, Saxon, Nero, and little Bub. I loved them so very much, they may be a bit rough but they'll look after you. We must always remember:
   Let there be no tears,no sighs,
   no sad good-byes,
   just so long for awhile.
Allan B in Australia.

   Your story and last conversation with Tammy really touched me, and I feel that I know you so well.
   You see I have nine cats living with me now. Four are from different locations here in Japan, a beach, a park, a gutter, and abandoned storage shed, all in dire need of help. Then just last Saturday another four more moved in. They are all feral. I've been sleeping in the room where they're staying, but not getting much sleep, as they prefer to nyao (Japanese for meow) all night long.
   Well, Tomato, there's lots of investigative reporting that needs to be done here in Japan on behalf of companion animals. I'm sorry you won't be able to help us. Please send us a message from the other side.
   We'll keep working on this side, buoyed by your memory.
JB, Animal Refuge Kansai, Kobe, Japan

So sorry to see you go. We will miss you but know that you are in a better place. Say hi to all my babies who've passed on too.(Raco, Cinnamon, Mufasa, Sparky, Rusty, Socks,Silver, Booksie, Cocoa Puff, Squeakers, Little Puff and Snowy) We miss them but will keep helping and rescuing as many as we can.
R and kitties

Thanks for showing the world what a difference a well-loved cat can make. Your fact-finding reports, your sweet orange face, and your journalistic flair brought me many a smile. Please keep an eye on all the furry ones left on Earth.
Vick

Although I had only come to know you in the last few months,you made a big impact on my life. I sent away for an internship package and I  hope to join the PTB at best friends for some valuable experience. Your investigative journalism was spectacular. When I heard of your passing my eyes filled with tears, but my spirit filled with joy because I know you had a meaningful life that meant something to many others. I look forward to meeting you someday on the other side. Rest in peace, my dear friend.
Brian Goodman

Safe journey, Tomato...thanks for all the lessons... If you run into my dog Smokey, I am sure he would be pleased to have you curl up and sleep in in his wonderful fluffy tail as he was with my kittens before he crossed over. You will be missed as are all our special friends who have gone before you
KFW

My kitty had to be put down about a year ago & I still miss her very very much!! Now it's nice to know she'll have a good friend like Tomato to keep her warm at night.
C.R., Ross and Zak

We think your purpose in life was to bring joy and laughter to those who got to know you, and to educate others that animals do, indeed, have souls. Please say hello to Tyler, Mufti and Lucky, who are already there! Tell them we miss and love them always. And special kisses to Puffy, Mushka,Patches and Scampi, for whom we still hang Christmas stockings every year and love unashamedly. And to Terry, my angel.
Mom and Dad Campi

We will miss you. Say hi to my pet Safari for me when you cross the rainbow bridge. Everybody you helped, loves you. Luv Ya,
Alyssa

We are so fortunate to have a good home, love, food and hardly any need for medicine! We are all black, so sometimes we can't tell each other apart. We've read about you from the beginning. We've enjoyed your stories and photos. You're so handsome! How we'll miss you.
Ruby, Bailey, and Ryder (and our typist, Leslie)

Just heard about you today, my friend, but I know you are in a happy place with my dogs waiting for me.
Karen

You're the funnest journalist. I hope you're having a great time at the Bridge and staying on top of all the news. We would love to have updates on our little sweeties, so send us the latest scoops. I hope you thought to bring your computer. If you see little Cream Puff, say hi for me. Little white guy, red collar, lipstick kiss on the top of his head, veeerrry sweet and purry. See ya big guy,
Huggies from Barbara, Taffy and Minouche

I just wanted to express my sympathy for the loss of such a good friend. I know how painful it is to lose someone you love so dearly that has just given unconditional love in return. I hope wishes such as these help in some small way.
L.T.

Please give Kylee a kiss, and if you can find some of my other kids, kiss them for me too, please (Felix, Sasha, Aeryn and Patches). I loved reading your reports. You are a very smart kitty -- nothing gets by you. I just sent off my first donation to Best Friends. I am going to sponsor a dog and a cat. Would you please pick out a special kidden for me?
Karen

Sadly, we read your Farewell, but we know that you are in a better world across the Rainbow Bridge. We understand that it's a happy place, filled with sunshine, birds, and catnip.
The Crowley Cats & Pat

We will miss you very much. I always enjoyed logging on and reading about your many antics and seeing you big fella. You weren't here long enough my friend. Thank you Best Friends for giving him a great time while here.
Wendy

Ever since I discovered this sanctuary I have been so impressed with its work and have wanted to get out to visit all. The news that you have crossed over was upsetting, but it seems as if you have done your good work here on earth. May the Force be with you.
Laury