In Loving Memory

It is with the saddest hearts that we said goodbye to sweet Dexter. He was just shy of 17 years old and lived an amazingly full and wonderful life. With his unbelievably calm and cautious demeanor he openly welcomed our growing family over the years. He napped with brand new babies, patrolled high chairs for years waiting for castoffs, wore silly birthday hats, shared his dog beds with babies, toddlers, and teens, went camping, attended hockey tournaments all over the province, and loved his family with all his heart. He was always a lazy dog who preferred to lounge in the yard under a shady tree and would frequently quit on long hikes and simply lay down or start heading to the car, whether we were done or not. As we reflect back on the past 17 years, we see how much we’ve been through with our amazing boy by our sides. He will be missed more than words can convey. He brought us lifetimes worth of joy and showed us what unconditional love truly looks like. Till we meet again, we will miss him every day.

Anakin was the best little kitty anyone could ever ask for. Anakin loved riding on his mom’s shoulders no matter what she was doing, or napping with his dad no matter what time of day it was. He loved kisses, cuddles, and cantaloupe. Anakin could make anything into a bed but his favourite was his banana bed. He made everyone happy. He was such a good boy. We love you so much Anakin. You will be greatly missed by your family and daycare kids. Forever in our hearts.

To Dr. Vanessa, Zoe, and the entire Resting Paws team:
Thank you for the kindness and compassion on Sophie’s last day.

Here is a picture of Sophie at Elk Lake. Sophie loved walks, playing with other dogs and treats. She was a wonderful dog and we miss her so much.

My little darling, sweet pea – Reno.
You taught me so much during our short time together, including patience, slowing down, and seeing all the beauty in going slow—the little things that normally get missed at a faster pace.
You came into my life when I needed this lesson. You needed me, too, and that meant so much to me, so much more than I could have ever known when we first met. Being your guardian was an honor and brought me so much joy.
You were silly, sweet, and spicy! And oh – so brave. You had a true heart of gold – unafraid of stepping forward even when it was hard. Your confidence and unrelenting forgiveness of human weakness meant you were able to open your heart when you joined our family.

Dear Torino, thank you for your sweetness, you captured my heart so completely and in the days after you left us life feels dull and lacking. But I have hope, I know you are at peace now, and your strength and resilience give me comfort now as we face a future without your bright soul in our home. Time will go on but you will always remain in my heart, and I will be forever grateful for the time we had together. Rest in peace my little darling.
Love always – mama.

“We now have Lucy-sized (read: very big!) holes in our hearts that will take some time to fill. She was absolutely adored and left paw prints on many of our souls. Lucy will be remembered by her impressive range of baritone vocal cords, affectionate purrs, and take no 💩 (from her German Shepherd sissy) attitude. Lucy defied many medical odds over the years and showed remarkable resilience while enjoying an abundant life! We’re sure she’s devouring an endless feast of lickable treats up above now that the pain has passed.

Lucy will be forever cherished via the thousands of photos we have on our phones, and of course the countless memories from our 13 years with her. Can’t believe we won’t be opening the patio door for you anymore. May you rest in peace, Little Lu. We love you so much.”

Beautiful K.C. forever in our hearts.

“ Everyone who knew Mika loved him, or he forced them to love him, a true master of receiving snuggles and getting pets. He always knew when to show up with his irresistible presence. His loud vocal cords will echo in our hearts, from his demanding meows to his cute food begging. Mika brought fun chaos and endless affection into our lives for 19 years, and he will be deeply missed.

RIP sweet Mika”

Saltarella De Medici (Salty) was humanely set free of her pain by Dr. Vanessa and Heather from Resting Paws Veterinary Hospice, and crossed the Rainbow Bridge at her home on January 4, 2025, surrounded and comforted by her family (Rhonda, Bruce, Lyndsay and Shannon). Salty was born on November 17, 2008 at De Medici Poodles in Chemainus, BC, to parents Ellie May and Leonardo (Lenny). We had the good fortune to visit there just over two weeks after Salty and her siblings were born, and we truly believe that on that day she chose us as her forever family just as much as we chose her. We brought Salty home on January 10, 2009, and had 16 wonderful years with her, as a loved and cherished family member.

Among other things, Salty loved RV trips and car rides, swimming, walks where she could sniff every tree along the way, chasing sticks and balls, playing in the snow, looking out the window, and especially treats! Unfortunately, in her last few months she lost a lot of strength in her back legs/hips, as well as much of her eyesight and hearing, and was unable to enjoy many of those activities anymore (except the last one!). She remained a trouper to the end, and although she was on arthritis and joint pain medication, it became obvious that her quality of life was deteriorating, and we had to make the agonizing decision to let her go. We are so thankful that she was a part of our lives and she will never be forgotten. Now transitioned into spirit, we know that we will still feel her presence.

“Thank you Vegas for 16 amazing years, you meant so much to us. We feel so blessed you joined our family and will miss you with all our hearts. Rest easy my friend”

My friend Rufus, you were a huge part of my life as you came to me in my 20s when I was single. For almost 19 years, you gave all of the most beautiful love and friendship one can have with a pet. You lived through single life, parties, job , moving, new roommates, new friends, meeting My Husband, tons of other animals, Max, getting married, meeting my step-daughters, Taya and Macyn, moving again, renovations, Kailyn and Lynden, the death of my mom and cherished people around me, the death of your buddy Max. You were such a support to the whole family. When hard things would happen you were the one a huge part of our family would go to for love. We will miss you forever. Give Max a hug when you see him. Love you Goofy

Sasa blessed my life with his majestic presence for 14 wonderful years. While his independent spirit  made him a unique companion, he was spoiled by the love and affection he received. A true sun worshipper, he could often be found basking in his basket or sprawled out on his own patch of grass.  He was the master our hide-and-seek games.

Our adventures (and sometimes misadventures), only strengthened our bond. Sasa was much more than a pet; he was a dear friend and a source of endless joy.  I take comfort in knowing he’s basking in the sun’s rays somewhere beyond the rainbow.

Orange was our big, gentle boy who loved nothing better than backyard sunspots, a hit of driveway catnip, and chin rubs. You are so missed, my well-loved friend. Thanks so much to everyone at Resting Paws for seeing him so gently on his way.

Bella Rose was a beautiful girl who brought immense joy to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed and will forever hold a special place in the hearts of her loving family.

BUD, Aka, Bud Kitty, Buddy, Bud Wiser
From kitten to teenager to old guy, we loved it all
You were gentle & so laid back yet mischievous
A loving companion for 16 years
Our home is not the same without you, we dearly miss you
RIP Bud Kitty 💕💐

We came into each other’s life when we needed each other most. He was vulnerable and needed a home and I was recovering from a brain injury. I lost so much of my life and he brought companionship. He was a senior cat when he came to me so we didn’t have many years together, but we spent every moment together. Our routine was cemented and comfortable. I like to think he lived his best senior life.

“Our sweet girl Sadie brought us more than 12 years of absolute joy and love. The sweetest of girls you could ever want to meet, however, she definitely wanted to be queen of the neighborhood. Size didn’t matter, and being a schnauzer, she let the other dogs know.
Sadie loved to travel , and in particular was happiest when stretched out in the sun in Southern California. She loved to romp in the waves and chase her ball at Dog Beach in Del Mar. When at home on the island, Air Force Beach was a favourite spot. She was happy wading up to her belly and then would stand in envy watching the big dogs chase their balls and sticks in the water.
Another important part of her life was licking out my latte mug every morning, prior to having her face washed and her teeth brushed.
She has left a hole in our home that is so much bigger than her 14 pounds. Rest easy, sweet girl. You gave it your all, and we tried our best to give it back.“

🌈 LUCY – August 19, 2011 – November 20, 2024 🌈

Our beloved Lucy crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. It was a very peaceful and gentle time here at home, thanks to the compassionate vet hospice team at Resting Paws. It even had humorous moments, as they brought Lucy a McDonald’s cheeseburger which she devoured with gusto! The ravages of kidney disease meant that she had been slipping away from us. We take comfort in the fact that her life was very full and happy and that for 13 years. She was such a wonderful family member, who loved everyone. Now, all her difficulties are over. She will be missed by Dave and Nan and all the family, and by her feline sister, Maggie. We will be looking for her around every corner, on every trail and beach, in the ocean, on every car ride, on every paddleboard. She surely has earned her angel wings, thanks to her loving nature. 💔😢❤️🐶 Love you forever, Lucy 💗🐶

TiraMISU came to me late in her life, she had a traumatic start and was able to rest and relax while I had her for our short time together.
Misu was a sweet gentle soul that brought me much joy and companionship. Misu you will never be forgotten and sorely missed.❤️

Dexter, our handsome little guy. We were lucky enough to share 12.5 years together. You had such a big personality, full of character though a bit mischievous. You were incredibly friendly, always eager to greet every guest who came into our home. Every box or bag became your new spot to sit, and you loved sneaking bites of food while we cooked. We will forever miss your loud purr, our evening games of fetch with your toy mouse, and our nightly cuddles as we fell asleep. We wish we had more time with you, but we know it would have never been enough. We will love you forever.”

Resting Paws Rightly named and the ladies that came to help my little friend cross over the rainbow bridge were the two most gentle caring people I have ever met in this time of grief.
My little girl passed without a twitch and they stayed till they knew my grief was in control, caring and loving to the end.
I recommend them highly when its time to let your friend go.