Angel of Friendship

Angel of Friendship

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For those who share the spirit of friendship

Your Stories

I received The "Angel of Friendship" from my friend for my 40th birthday. I'm not sure that she knows it, but I have been collecting angels since I lost my sister and 2 nieces in a horrific car crash. My sister was as close to being an angel as anyone can get here on earth, and angels have always reminded me of her. I will add this to my collection of other angels.

Submitted by Neta in Ontario, February 2012

I have loved these figurines forever and recieved my first one today as a gift. A friend of mine sent it to me just to let me know how much she valued our friendship. It was just an amazing thing to receive, especially after admiring them for so long.

Submitted by Xochitl in Virginia, January 2012

In celebration of my 60th birthday my special friend Lyn gave me the Willow Tree Angel of Friendship. It was in memory of our best friend Benson, our King Charles Cavalier who gave us so much unconditional love.

Submitted by BRENDA in QLD, January 2012

We have a friend who trains guide dogs for the blind. Recently another couple were with my husband and I as we went by the school to pick up a six week old puppy to bring back to our friend. She gave us each your "Angel of Friendship". It is of an angel holding a puppy in her arms. It meant so much and had such meaning to all of us. Thank you for the love you put into your creations.

Submitted by Pat in TN., December 2011

I fell in love with the Angel of Friendship because it reminds me of my lovely Labrador (Lily), adopted from a shelter six years ago. Lily and I instantly connected and have had a bond like none other since. I didn't just save Lily from a puppy pound. She saved me!

Submitted by Briana in NC, December 2011

In 2003 my beatiful son was born. We found out at nine months old that he had a very rare chromosome abnormality, that he would have extreme difficulty with his "trunk strength." Walking for him was extremely hard to learn. When he started taking his 1st steps unaided except for his walker, my mother-in-law sent this to me. He literally walked away from his walker at 32 months old. It is a reminder to me that there is always someone there to help you when you need it, even if you can't see them.

Submitted by Angela in nc, October 2011

I work at a high school. I was being transferred to another school. The secretary who used to work there eight years ago gave me a Williow Tree figurine. She whas very supportive to me when she was a secretary, and she continues to be. It is a angel holding a dog in her arms. I have that figurine sitting on my desk where I work at. Every time I look at it, it reminds me of the support and love that I am getting.

Submitted by Patricia O. in California, October 2011

My good friend, Rachel, got married yesterday, 3rd September 2011. She absolutely loves Willow Tree and her friends and family give them to her for birthdays and Christmas. She has a large collection, but has no desire to stop now. The night before her wedding, she gave each of her bridesmaids (myself included) a few gifts, including jewelry to wear on the day. Amongt the gifts was also a Willow Tree ornament. I couldn’t believe that she gave me a Willow Tree ornament when she herself loves them so much! When I commented on this, she said it was so that I would always remember her and our frienship, even though she’s moving away to live with her new husband. She gave me the Angel of Friendship.

Submitted by Nicola in QLD/Australia, September 2011

I purchased Promise for my son Matthew & Adrianna (daughter-in-law) as one of her bridal shower gifts. She displays it proudly next to their wedding photos. On Saturday they are picking up their first puppy and I bought the Angel of Friendship to commemorate another special day in their lives.

Submitted by Donna in VA, April 2011

A close friend gave me this angel four years ago when my very best friend passed away. I now would like to share this same angel with a very close friend of mine whose daughter and family dog were killed in a very tragic accident two days ago. I know when I look at this angel every day, I think of my dog who is now in Heaven and I'm hoping this same Angel will bring peace to my girlfriend as she mourns the passing of her daughter and their family pet.

Submitted by Penny in New York, April 2011

Late last year (2010) my cat Magix, whom I've raised since he was a few weeks old, ran away. We live out in the middle of nowhere with wild animals and what not. Ever since he ran away I've tried to trick myself into believing that someone saw him out and about, picked him up and took him to a good home; but I've also come to the terms that he may have died.
Regardless, this wonderful little figure gives me comfort, when I see it. I know that regardless of where he is he's being taken care of. Also we've lost a lot of animals over the years. I also have "Angel of Friendship" that has an angel holding a dog, and both of those give me a lot of comfort.

Thank you so much for making these beautiful figures I can't wait to get more and watch my collection grow over the years.

Tatiana

Submitted by Tatiana-Rose in United States, April 2011

I adore my Angel of Friendship. My cousin gave it to me for my 18th birthday. We are very good friends. Her wish for my birthday was: Stay how you are-that's the best. I almost cried. Now I keep it on my nightstand. I will remember my 18th birthday for the rest of my life!

Submitted by Teja in Slovenia, March 2011

I just buried my best four-legged friend of over ten years. My husband gave him to me just before he died. He was a loving faithful yellow lab, the best dog in the world. He developed an inoperable tumor on his spine. My daughter-in-law and my granddaughter found this figure for me and it really touched my heart. She will sit on my computer desk to remind me of love from two- and four-legged friends. Thank you

Submitted by Veva in Ohio USA, March 2011

While we were on vacation my three-year-old little brother told me he was going to buy a gift for me. I handed him some money and told him to pick whatever he liked. After eating at Cracker Barrel with the rest of my family we were looking around. I stopped to look at the Willow Tree angels, like I always do. My mother asked if I wanted Matt to buy me one for my present. She wanted me to pick out the one I wanted. He picked up another. I thought it was funny becuase he picked up the one I thought I had been looking at. I wanted the one that I thought was friendship and had two girls sitting together. Today almost two weeks later, I pulled out the angel to display. As I saw it I cried. The angel was not the one I thought it to be. Instead it was an angel girl holding a brown puppy (Angel of Friendship). My husband and I lost our 1.5 year old dog in December after he was hit by a car. Matt still talks about Jake and how great a doggy he was. He even told my mom a story about how Jake was the best doggy of the land. But God needed to take Jake to heaven so now he is an angel and he is the best doggy in the land of heaven. I cried when my mom told me of the story and I cried remembering it when I opened up my angel. Matt reassures me from time to time that Jake is in heaven with God and he's with the angels. Now I have an angel to remind me of just that.

Submitted by Tiffany in KY, March 2011

The very first time I ever saw Willow Tree products I was sold. I saw them for the first time when my dad passed away and a very good friend of the family got me the Hero figurine. It brought tears to my eyes seeing a lone woman holding a folded flag. Well, I fell in love with this figurine. I just had to put my puppy down due to hip dysplasia, and it reminded me of the relationship I had with her. She was a 19 month old German Shepherd that I had rescued and hoped to be my companion. I love these little statues because they show the nature of life and they are incredibly thoughtful. There's one for every occasion and heartfelt meaning. They are just wonderful!

Submitted by Heather in Virginia, February 2011

When tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand
That an angel came & called my name
And petted me with her hand.
She said my place was ready
In Heaven far above
And that I'd have to leave behind
All that I dearly love

My beloved 11 yr old beagle/sheltie, Daffy, passed away Jan 27/10. She had fought her whole life with cluster seizures & finally passed away yesterday at home from liver cancer. A friend gave me this Angel today, and I was reminded of this poem. I'd like to think an angel like this is taking care of my baby. This angel will be on the mantel with Daffy's pictures. It gives me a bit more peace when I think that she is being taken care of now by the angels until we can all be together again.
Faye & Mike, Edmonton Ab

Submitted by Faye in Alberta, Canada T5M 2N1, January 2011

I have wanted a puppy for many years, too many to count. This past Christmas (which is also my brithday) I recieved a Siberian Husky puppy. Aurora is my life,and I love her so much. I recieved this as a gift. I thank Willow Tree for making such a bbeutiful piece.

Submitted by Sasha in PA, January 2011

One of my Christmas gifts I received this year is one of my most precious to date. The Angel of Friendship. Being a lover of animals, it is especially meaningful to me because I have rescued many. All but the big guy I rescued January 2009, have been returned, happy and healthy to their owners. The newest addtion to my family, Conan, sick when I found him & now an 85 pound bundle of joy, was not claimed by anyone. My vet said I was his angel. My husband, ever so thoughful, said when he saw it, it reminded him of me and seemed to capture my inner spirit. He could not walk away from it. He purchased it for me, from Conan. I love it! It makes me smile every time I look at it an Conan.

Submitted by Tammi in NJ, January 2011

I'm a volunteer for Hospice and have been seeing a 97 year old wonderful lady for quite a while. She is an avid animal lover and recently started being visited by a lovely lady and her therapy dog. My friend loves that dog so much - that's all she can talk about. It really has changed the life of a shut in dramatically. When thinking of something to give her for Christmas, I decided I wanted to give her an angel. When I saw the friendship angel holding a little dog, I knew it was the perfect gift for her.

I can't wait to give it to her, I know she'll be thrilled. Thank you for creating the perfect gift.

Submitted by Doris in FL, December 2010

I lost my 16 yr. old Cocker Spaniel, Shila, on Oct. 26, my birthday. Her health had been steadily failing and she was just fading slowly from this world. I cried often for the first two days, and since then, have felt a deep sense of melancholy. My friend and co-worker bought me your beautiful figurine of an angel holding a puppy in her arms. This is how I feel about Shila now; that I can hold her in my arms forever to keep her close.

Submitted by Jennifer in MA, November 2010

Our beautiful Cavalier, Waffle, was taken abruptly and sadly away from us by a snake bite, leaving her best friend Sooty and family absolutely shattered. We were truly blessed to have her in our lives. Her sweet, gentle and loving life did not deserve such a cruel end.

I was walking around the shops vaguely staring at the items in the shop windows, hoping that a little retail therapy might distract my thoughts. Willow tree ornaments caught my eye and I was surprised to see one to do with a dog.

‘Angel of Friendship’ is a beautiful Angel figurine lovingly holding a sleeping dog in her arms, which surprisingly looks very similar to our Waffle. As I looked at the figurine in my hands, it was almost as if the Angel was rocking her saying, “ I’ll take care of her." A store lady came up and asked if I needed any help and I promptly burst into tears. It was so nice to find the perfect Willow Tree ornament of the moment that we sadly missed.

Every time I look at it I’m comforted with the hope that this is how an Angel gently picked her up and carried our little girl over Rainbow bridge. Thankyou for such a sweet reflection xxx

Submitted by Tammy in WA, November 2010

I met Buddy, someone else's dog, two years ago. A family who did not have the money to care for her wanted me to help. For two years Buddy battled being paralyzed, advanced heart worms, pyramethra, and her last battle, oral cancer. She was so noble, surgery after surgery, cutting away the cancer. The dreaded day arrived and I took Buddy and her family to the vet for Buddy to be put down. They gave me this angel with a dog and I wept.

Submitted by Susan in North Carolina, October 2010

My best friend from high school gave me the Angle of Friendship, With Affection - with the angle holding a kitty. It means so much to me for two reasons: her friendship throughout the years and because my kitty of 19 years recently passed Over The Rainbow Bridge. I know my Tiny Bubble is in Heaven being held by an angle. Thank you!

Submitted by Kelly in Kentucky, October 2010

My dear little Monty dog gave me 14 years of so much love, joy & happiness. When I saw this figurine of a angel embracing a little dog, I had to get it. This now sits by his ashes. It gives me comfort knowing he is in the arms of angels. I know we will be together again one day,until then I know he is safe in the arms of angels. I will never forget him; he is always in my heart & in my thoughts. I miss you, my dear little Monty.

Submitted by Michelle in Australia, June 2010

The first willow tree was given to me as a thank you gift for delivering a litter of pups for a neighber. I just love the little angel/the puppy in arms. It is so special. I hope to start a collection of these.

I just recieved a new one, Birthday Girl, to celebrate my 55th birthday. I just love that too. They make me smile so much.

Submitted by Beverly in Maine, June 2010

My beautiful, sweet little dog Zoie passed away yesterday. I loved her as much as I do my own family. But she loved me even more. She came into my life when I really needed some extra help and never stopped loving me for the 9 years she was with me. It has been very sad to see her go. Today a dear friend gave me your angel embracing a sweet dog. What comfort your piece brought me. I know she is in heaven with the angels bringing joy to them just as much as she brought joy to me. Thank you for the peace and comfort of the beautiful figurine that reminds me that my special friend is not gone forever but waiting for me in the arms of the angels in heaven.

Submitted by Marie in Utah, April 2010

I was given my first angel of friendship (holding a little dog) in 2008. I love it as it reminds me of my dog Spencer. I also have another dog Winston and was thrilled to find another angel holding a dog like Winston. Both figurines remind me what a blessing both my dogs are to me and how special their love is.

Submitted by Sharon in South Australia, April 2010

A very dear friend of mine gave me the Angel of Friendship after my dog of 16 years passed away. I can not tell you how much this meant to me. The pain has not gone away yet, but this sure did help. The dog this angel is holding is the same color as my Murphy and the night she passed I was holding her this way. It is so hard to let go and my girlfriend has always been there for me; I hope I can be there for her.

Submitted by Tracy in Michigan, April 2010

A wonderful woman gave me an Angel of Friendship for Easter. It was meant for me to view it as anything that I wanted. She did not send it as an angel or anything specific but as an expression of friendship and I took it as a voice from her heart to my heart in a very positive way. I am touched beyond words by the beauty and sentiments of the figure. Blessings to the wonderful woman who gave me this expression of friendship.

Submitted by William in Ohio, April 2010

My beloved dog Corky died this past May. She was 14 years old and just quietly went to sleep, without pain or suffering. I was heartbroken to lose her, but happy that she had such a peaceful and gentle passing. For my birthday a few months later, my best friend sent me the Angel of Friendship. It sits now on a shelf in my bedroom, a beautiful reminder of my lost little one. I imagine Corky being lovingly held in the arms of an angel, patiently waiting for the day when I'll be with her again. Of all the gifts I've received, none have touched my heart as much as this.

Submitted by Maryann in North Carolina, February 2010

I will be celebrating the 1 year anniversary of the adoption of my best friend, Tyler. I adopted Tyler off the streets of Waterbury, via the Simon Foundation, on February 20, 2009. He has added so much to my life, and I trust that I have added to his.

Submitted by Sheila M in Connecticut, February 2010

I am a lover of animals. My very first pet was a little white puppy for Christmas when I was 8. The first time I saw her, she pranced into our living room wearing a big red bow. When I was 16, she passed away. She was a big part of our family and I was deeply saddened when she left us. My mothers friend came by a few days later and gave me this gift. He said he was very sorry and hoped this would help me remember my lost friend. It was the greatest thing to help heal my heart. I'm 22 now and I still have this little figure beside my bed. Every time I look at it, I remember my adorable loving puppy with a big red bow.