Pet Memorials

In Loving Memory

Honouring and remembering the pets we have helped transition across the rainbow bridge.
Please send us an email if you would like to honour your pet’s memory.

Mirra

Your team is so amazing, they made our girl feel comfortable and the cheese burger was brilliant.
Mirra was such a special girl, always up for an adventure, always by my side. I have so many memories of all the fun we had together, and I’m grateful that I got to be her person. I miss her every day, but I know she’s not hurting anymore.
Thank you again for helping us through this hard time.
Erin, Chris & Evan.

Sam

Sam ❤️ she was the sweetest girl.

Chester

I have so much gratitude for your team❤️. From Wendy being so supportive to help facilitate to having the support at home. Truly beautiful and exactly what I wanted.
Vanessa and Heather were so compassionate and professional you hardly knew they were here giving us our time and space.
I thank you for time. My house is quiet and lonely and will take time.🤗

Penny

Penny, our sweet girl,
you came to me on the breath of winter,
before the snow fell—
a small guardian with a fierce heart
and a gentle soul.

For sixteen years,
you have walked beside me.
Through every change,
every heartbreak,
every joy—
you have been my protector,
my comfort,
my truest companion.

We grew together,
healed together,
held each other close.
And now,
We give you our final gift—
freedom,
peace,
and dignity.

May your crossing be gentle,
wrapped in love.
May you be received across the rainbow bridge with open arms.
May your spirit stretch and soar—
whole and free,
tail high,
eyes bright,
proud of the life you lived with us.

You have left pawprints on our hearts
that time will never fade.

Go now, beloved,
across the rainbow bridge.
The wind is at your back,
the earth cradles your rest,
and the stars are waiting to guide you home.

Till we meet again, sweet girl—
in the green hills beyond time.

Blessed be.

Audrey

Audrey – a gentle soul and beloved companion, whose purrs and presence will forever echo in our hearts.

Sparkle

Our beautiful girl, we will love you forever. 13 years you permeated our home. A fur sibling to our daughter, we watched the years zip by, and as she grew up, you grew tired. And all in between we have infinite memories of silly antics, endless snuggles and family adventures. A true member of our family you snuggled your way onto every cozy blanket and into an eternal place in our hearts. Thank you for all you gave to us. We will cherish the memories forever. We will love you forever.

Hypatia

Hypatia: our sweet girl and she will always be remembered

Florence

Florence, you were the sweetest little angel. We miss you.

Clara

Thank you so much for the amazing compassion, empathy and care you showed us in person and over email. You have made a hard situation easier and we are so grateful. Dr Vanessa and Katie you were both so amazing. Thank you again for this important service you offer.

We got Clara at the Vernon SPCA. 16.5 years old and always a trooper, never one to complain. Always loved breakfast and supper and in her earlier days, chasing a ball. Very much missed.

Elway

Elway loved being with his humans and hanging out with his sidekick Molly. He loved chasing the neighbours dogs along the fence line and soaking up the rays. Evenings would be spent passing his nerf ball back and forth to dad and snuggling with mom while nooking his stuffy.
Thankyou for giving joy,laughter and unconditional love everyday.
Gone but never forgotten
Honey Bear,Eeyore,sweet baby boy.
Mom and Dad
Austin, Nicholas, Makenna and Molly 🐾

Jagger

Jagger came into our lives and touches our hearts the moment he was brought home. As a Mastiff/pitbull he was always so gentle. We had 2 children at the time that he was always protective of. He showed so much love. He enjoyed playing with our other dog Harley who has also passed away. They were bestfriends. Jagger loved attention and we miss him dearly. The house just isn’t the same without him there.

 

 

Tilly

We just want to say our Tilly was taken too soon after a miraculous back surgery recovery.’

 

She was loved so much and gave so much love to us, we wish we had more time.

We will never forget her and she is deeply missed.

 

Mr. Tucker

Loved immensely, missed terribly, never to be forgotten.

 

Gus

“I know that everyone says this about their pet, but Gus truly was the best dog. My husband and I adopted Gus from the SPCA when he was ten months old and we were both quite young ourselves. It didn’t take long for Gus to know we were his people and show us his goofy, fun loving traits. For a dog of his size, he certainly didn’t know it- sprawling an entire queen sized bed, sitting on your lap when he didn’t want you to stop petting him, or “giving you two” paws to put on your shoulders to dance. Gus was with us for all of our biggest moments- first homes, marriage, the birth of our two daughters- and we couldn’t have asked for a more loving and gentle best friend to have by our side for the last eleven years. We miss you deeply Gus, every moment of every day, and we hope you’re rolling in some snow, enjoying an ice cream cone.”

 

Hornby

“Hornby was a very good girl, who was recused as a puppy from a shelter in Belize, and lived her eight years to the fullest. From sailing around the gulf islands, to sniffing every single lamp post in Downtown Victoria, she loved her little life, and will be missed more then she’ll ever know. Thanks to the incredible team at Resting Paws for making her final moments painless, and without fear. She left this world wagging her tail, with no vet clinic (her arch nemesis) in sight.”

 

Bob

Forever loved. Hope you are enjoying the squirrel park in the sky.

 

Ellie

“the happiest girl who loved life to the fullest.”

 

Harley

“My sweet girl,
Life will be so much more quiet without your snores and constant noises.
Your love for people, walks and hiking always made me so happy.
I’m glad our little family got this time with you.
Now go run wild.”

 

Zoe

You made our releasing of our lovely Zoe so calm and peaceful. Zoe was not shaking and scared. All she felt was love and for that I am extremely grateful. She was adopted when she was not yet two. She was full of fear and a very anxious dog. As time went on, she became much more trusting. She loved her walks and and being with her family. She is already miss.

 

Bella

Bella was our sweet little girl for nearly 17 years
She loved playing ball in her younger days more than any other activity
She loved the beach and her walks she just loved being outside
Bella was extremely food motivated and she once ate a pound of butter when our backs were turned
She also stole and ate a quesadilla out of my sisters purse
My sister had gotten a doggie bag from her lunch and happened to leave her purse on the floor
Well Bella thought it was hers!!
Bella was loving and affectionate loved to be in my arms and sleeping with us safely at night
I loved that little girl with everything I had
As long as she was with us she was happy
I cant imagine my life without her but we sent her off in the most beautiful compassionate way possible
I am so thankful I found Resting Paws they cover every detail and I was able to spend every moment saying goodbye

 

Nugget

Nugget came to Dr. Vanessa 17 years ago as an orphaned kitten who required bottle feedings around the clock. She grew into the purrfect companion who filled our lives with so much joy and warmth 😻She was the queen of drooling while purring, a sunbathing beauty with an odd, but adorable, obsession with bananas 🍌 She will be missed dearly 💔

 

Rest in peace sweet Nugget. You have surely left paw prints on the hearts of so many 🐾

 

Begley

This guy came into our lives on December 29, 2010…we had him for almost exactly 13 years.  We will miss him so much.  He was the best companion and fur brother to our daughter.  He was a great walking partner to his dad.  He was the best coworker for myself…he was by my side all day everyday for 13 years.  He was the best photoshoot dog despite being all black and hard to light..he willingly wore costumes and always knew the exact spot to sit for the ‘dog’ in any family photo.  He was a 70lb lap dog but always asked to get on the couch before jumping up.  He survived cancer twice and gave us 13 amazing years.  We are missing him so much already.  We have so many wonderful memories.  We are so grateful that he was able to be at home with us for his final moments. Thank you Dr. Vanessa.

 

Mystic

In loving memory of our sweet and special, Mystic, who brought so much joy and love to our lives. She passed peacefully while laying on my lap (her favourite place to be). I’m so grateful that I had 18 years with her sassy little attitude. Rest peacefully my sweet Mystic.

– Allison