Tigger Vandiver

Tigger, age 12 years, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on January 06, 2025. Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services.


“A Unique & Wild One”
There’s a lot about Tigger that will forever live in our hearts. Tigger didn’t have a traditional meow. It was odd sounding, but adorable. He rarely attempted meows. when he was inside, typically he’d only make himself known when food was around or he wanted to go outside to his outdoor family. He even had a knock when he was ready to come back home. He loved nighttime cuddles and his adopted fur siblings. In fact, he was nicknamed the godfather of the “Orange Cat Mafia.” He came into our family in 2021 after his original owner had passed, it was by chance he was brought into our lives, but he stayed by choice, and it was mutual. Tigger will be missed by all who he touched with his gentle heart and loving presence. His family goes beyond his fur ever homes. He had many fur siblings of all species. He was a wild one, but he was also a delicate one. He spent his last days letting us know we meant the world to him as he did to us. forever thankful for the time we had with him and the adventures.

May 22, 2025
Wrigley, age 15 years old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on May 13, 2025. In Loving Memory of Wrigley October 15, 2009 – May 13, 2025 With broken hearts but endless gratitude, we said goodbye to our sweet Wrigley—also known as Wrigs, Wriggo, and the goodest boy—who passed away peacefully at the age of 15. Born on October 15, 2009, Wrigley brought a boundless puppy spirit into our lives that never faded, not even with age. He was a ball-chaser, sunshine-soaker, treat-stasher, and family-greeter extraordinaire. To know Wrigley was to love him—and to be loved by him was to know true loyalty and joy. Wrigley wasn’t just a dog. He was a life coach wrapped in fur, teaching us by example every single day: • Never act your age. • Live in the moment. • Appreciate the small things. • Enjoy the sunshine. • Do what you love, always. • Save the best treats for later—preferably buried near the front yard bush. • Kids’ rooms are prime snack-hunting territory. • Greet your family with excitement—they might have chicken. • Know when to ask for cuddles. Wrigley’s story began in the most unexpected way: we found him at Petland in Rockford (he was on clearance 😆). We were just “looking” but saw his cute face and had to see him. Wrigley ran around the store so fast, his little feet slipping on the floor, while he tried to escape. He was rambunctious, a little too wild, and definitely not following the rules—but something about him made us say, “OK… let’s buy him.” That single moment brought 15 years of chaos, laughter, and love into our lives. And yes, whenever he was naughty (which was often), we’d just shake our heads and say, “Well… he was a clearance dog.” Wrigley brought a boundless puppy spirit into our lives that never faded, not even with age. He was a ball-chaser, sunshine-soaker, treat-stasher, and family-greeter extraordinaire. To know Wrigley was to love him—and to be loved by him was to know true loyalty. Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services.
May 15, 2025
Big Mac, age 15 years old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on May 13, 2025. Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services.
May 15, 2025
Scar, age 9 weeks old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on May 11, 2025. Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services.
May 15, 2025
Leia, age 9 weeks old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on May 03, 2025. Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services.
May 15, 2025
Snowball, age 2 years old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on May 11, 2025. Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services.
May 15, 2025
Boulder, age 13 years old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on May 12, 2025. Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services.
May 12, 2025
Bandit, age 9 years old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on May 10, 2025. Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services.
May 12, 2025
Koval, age 9 years old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on May 09, 2025. Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services.
May 12, 2025
Annie "Nana", age 3 years old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on May 07, 2025. Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services.
May 7, 2025
Lillie, age 17 years old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on May 03, 2025. Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services.
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