In Loving Memory

“Our beloved Barney. You came to us in a storm, abandoned— cold and hungry. We brought you in, filled your tummy. In return, you filled our lives with love. You were more than just a cat. You were family. You were our handsome Barney Boy, aka Barndoogle, aka Barn Barn, aka Mr. Doogle. Gone too soon, may you rest in peace.”

This is my favorite photo of Onyx aka baby bear. He had so many expressions and funny faces. His smile could melt the strongest of hearts. And his personality was one of a kind. Thank you so very much for helping me see him off with dignity. The two of you are some wonderful humans. True superheroes 🤍🤍🤍

In Loving Memory of Opal

Opal came into our lives as a rescue, and though she started out as a foster, she quickly became family. She carried the scars of a past where she wasn’t treated as she deserved, yet her spirit remained unbroken. With her soulful eyes, silly attitude, and boundless capacity to love, she reminded us daily of the resilience and forgiveness that only dogs seem to know so well.

Opal fought a courageous battle with cancer, enduring two surgeries with grace and strength. Through it all, she never lost her love for the simple joys – stealing the entire couch, sharing popcorn, and snuggling close.

Though she had every reason to turn away from people, she chose instead to love unconditionally. Our mission was to give her the best life possible, and in return, she gave us more than we could ever give back.

Run free now, sweet Opal. Your paw prints will remain on our hearts forever.

We said goodbye to our sweet Buddy last Monday. His happy self to the end, he crossed the rainbow bridge quietly and painlessly out in our garden surrounded by the comfort of his family, his favourite pea plants, and snuffing the remnants of his cheeseburger because he could never stand to let a single food molecule go to waste.

He enjoyed camping, picking carrots, peas and raspberries unassisted from the garden, and hanging out on the couch. He tolerated hiking but loved the nap in the car afterwards. He would chase a ball no more than three times before declaring himself done and leaving you to go retrieve it for him on the fourth throw. He had the best show pony prance I’ve ever seen on a four legged animal that was always heralded by someone happily yelling about it every time we left the house on a walk.

The loss is deep. Like all great dogs there was never going to be enough time with him, but it was the best time in the world.

Our Gus was truly one of a kind soul, our big gentle giant with the softest heart. At 160 pounds, he still insisted on couch cuddles, sleeping in bed with us, and being in the middle of every hug. He adored his stuffie friends, proudly carrying them to the top of the stairs to wait for our return whenever we left. He was our velcro boy, always by our side through life’s hardest moments, loving us beyond measure. Gus was our everything, and he took a huge piece of our hearts with him. Forever wouldn’t have been enough. We will love you forever baby boy 🪽❤️

Zuma was the love of my life. She brought me joy every day. We met when she was just 4 days old.
If I threw a stick into the bush she would come out with something totally different.
Zuma had to carry it all the way home and leave it in her special spot of all her collectables.
My heart is empty and broken into a million pieces. She was loved by many but mostly by me.
I will never forget as she was passing the hummingbird that landed beside us, and when her heart stopped beating the humming bird flew away.
RIP my sweet girl I love you…. your mama.

“Jasper: You were the dog that almost wasn’t – surrendered at an early age, neglected, slated for termination. It’s no wonder you were so anxious and fearful when we met you. We literally drove through a tornado to rescue you, and that is actually an apt metaphor for all that was to come. You were the loudest dog with the biggest, scariest, big-boy voice, but you were also loving and loyal, with such a big heart. And you were so, so smart; you could chart a course, map a location, or triangulate a position with ease. There are so many more things we wanted to share with you, but at 14 1/2, you felt you’d done enough, and we agree; you deserve your rest. Goodbye sweet Jazzy – we miss you today, and will for every single day to come.”

Thank you, Dr. Vanessa, Zoe, and the team.
Last night was quite sleepless for us and Moo’s warm morning purr greeting wanting her breakfast, now missing, has left us quite tearful.
Unfortunately, something was terribly wrong with her health and peacefully sending her on over the rainbow was really our last kindness
She was a very beautiful girl.
Her quirky moments and kind nudges will live with us for the rest of our days.
Again, thank you for your warmth, God Bless.

Beloved Choco was a gentle and sweet soul, but he could be wonderfully sassy too, he always made us laugh and smile and was truly a good kitty. We know he is in a much better place now where he is very happy. We miss you Choco! I love you forever!

My sweet boy Rex. You were a special boy, our first dog. You have been with us since the beginning of the life that we have built. So many firsts, and you were there for it all. We will cherish the memories we made with you by our side all these years. We are deeply missing the weight of your presence in our lives. We love you so much!

I couldn’t be more grateful for 13 years of loyalty and love. Always remembered my sweet ‘Abbey-doodle’.

We love you.

Frayzer raised our children and all of the other animals in our family. She was the alpha, the original, the first, the constant. She was forgiving and gracious and shared everything except her bed. She always loved treats, belly rubs and being tucked in to a hug or a blankie. She will be greatly missed by everyone who loved her.

Sheamus was a true gentleman. He will be missed greatly.

A Mark Twain quote: ” everybody thinks they have the best dog and none of them are wrong” RIP Maggie.

So deeply cherished and profoundly missed

“Our sweet Pinta travelled from the streets of Mexico City to our home in some serendipitous move that still amazes us. She was a true companion who loved her way into our hearts with such loyalty and patience that fulfilled and changed us in ways that are impossible to describe. We have such gratitude that our paths crossed for the 12 years that it did. Pinta’s passing was peaceful and know that her beautiful spirit carries on. We love and thank you forever dear Pinta”. ❤️🌹

The kindest, sweetest boy you can possibly imagine. 🖤 You will forever live on in the hearts you touched.

Rest In Peace, Lovely Stella Jan 2020 – June 2024

You were the sweetest little angel. I’ll miss our nightly snuggles the absolute most, as you always seemed most content with life then. Knowing I can never feel you purring on my chest or having you sleep right next to me again has been/will be the hardest part about you being gone.

You had a well of patience for your pesky brother, you were a master bug hunter, and we loved to play ‘peekaboo’ with you, as it brought out your silly and rambunctious side.

We had to say goodbye far too soon, but I find comfort in knowing I loved you with my whole heart and gave you the best life I could have given you. You were loved so deeply and I still feel a hole in my life without you here.

Although our time together was short, I’m so grateful we were the ones who got to spend that time with you. You were perfect 🖤

One of the best boys ever, You will be greatly missed, but your presence will forever be in our hearts.

Jobin was everything to us. He was our first baby, the one who taught us how to care for something other than ourselves. For 15 years, he was beside us for every single moment big and small. He was there when we moved into our first home together, he watched us start our careers, he saw us through the loss of loved ones, he celebrated alongside us at our wedding, he snuggled us all the way through two pregnancies and maybe the best memories of all come from watching him fall in love with our babies. We were kids when we brought him home, he grew up with us. We can’t imagine life without him.

Jobin was perfect. The most lovable, happy, loyal, gentle boy who never left our sides. His favourite things included swimming and chasing sticks at the beach, going on hikes, playing in the snow, steak dinner, snuggling with his people, and tucking his babies in at night. But really as long as he was with us he was happy doing just about anything. We all miss him so much, but wow are we lucky to have had 15 years of loving him

He was our soul dog and we will never forget how special he was.

Thanks for the memories buddy.

Love you, good boy.