In Loving Memory

A big boy with an even bigger heart and a true gentle giant.
Sweet Calvin will be dearly missed by his devoted and caring family.

There are no words that can express how much we miss our baby girl, Annie. She has been the centre of our universe for 13 years. At just 19 years old, my husband and I drove to Qualicum Beach and there she was, the most perfect, chunky little lab. She was meant for us since day one. Annie gave us countless smiles, laughs, kisses, cuddles and love. Her favourite things were to swim for sticks in the ocean, eat (of course she’s a lab), roll around in the grass, go to work with her Dad and greet people with the strongest tail wag and happiest face holding a toy or slipper. Annie was right by our side through school, building many houses, getting a baby brother dog Gus, and welcoming her human baby sister Scarlett last year. We are so lucky to have shared this time with Annie and we wish it could have lasted forever. We will continue to celebrate our sweet girl in every way we can and cherish every moment and memory she gave us. You will live in our hearts forever.

We love you Annie.

Thank you so much for checking in. Dr. Vanessa, Ashley and the Resting Paws team exceeded our expectations and we are beyond happy about the care and support that we received from all of you. It was so heartwarming and genuine. Your care and concern speaks volumes of who you are and the people that represent your business.

Thank you for everything. It’s been a tough few days and only time will heal the pain of not having our sweet Manny around.
He was truly the best, in more ways than just a furry companion, he was a son and rock for my mom, during a time that she needed it most. He brought so much joy and life to everyone he met and never went without a day of truly living life to the fullest. He always ran like the wind and never was out of energy. He could run for miles and never stop. The outdoors was his happy place. He loved swimming at Shawnigan Lake, there were times we were worried he would never come in. He would swim in circles for so long, while having the biggest smile you could imagine. Manny will forever have a special place in all our hearts. He lived a cherished and loved life like no other. We love you sweet pal, forever and always with us xo

Thank you again for everything,
Karen, Virginia and the Furtado Family xo

We were all so very appreciative of the care you took with our Luna. While we will miss her terribly we are comforted in knowing her last days and moments were spent with her favourite people and in familiar places doing what she loved. Luna was completely at ease and we are grateful she was peaceful and free of pain.

We were able to get to beach with Luna and ensure our family had time to say our goodbyes.
Our funny girl never actually swam but waded.

Luna went everywhere with us and we will remember our many camping and road trips with her. She even got used to elevators and lounging at hotels.

Even though she was a west coast pup, she appreciated the winter warmth of Phoenix,AZ. So much so that we needed to call her into the shade.

When she was younger, she did not have an off switch when playing with her dog pals. She particularly loved frenchies.

Luna loved postal workers (well pretty much anyone who came to the door wearing a yellow vest) because she knew there might be a treat in the offering.

She had surgical precision with squeakers in toys and was able to remove them handily. She recently met her match with a larger yellow spiked ball.

Luna was sensitive to her human companions’ health and emotions and ensured they got out for their morning and afternoon walks.

We will remember her with love and gratitude for being our companion.

Lucy was sweet, sassy, and chatty — always herself, always making us laugh. she always had her own opinions about everything — and she made sure we knew it. Life with Lucy was never dull. She was eager to learn every trick except walking on a leash. All she really wanted was to be off-leash outside, lounging on the deck, living life on her own terms since day one. You had your dog door, your fenced backyard, and your beloved deck where you could bask in the sun, doing whatever you wanted, whenever you wanted. Lucy also enjoyed leading us on hikes, digging at the beach or curling up for bedtime at 9 o’clock sharp.

When we moved to B.C. hiking became our passion, being off leash in the mountains she discovered freedom in its purest form. From that point on, she became an adventure dog — fearless on the trails, always leading the way, and bringing us back to the car like it was her mission. She had a great sense of direction and knew her way home. She joined us on 15 flights, road trips across Canada, and even an all-inclusive trip to Mexico. She wasn’t thrilled about car rides (especially early mornings), but the moment we hit the trail, she was unstoppable.

Watching her get sick so fast was heartbreaking. After nine years of independence, she suddenly wanted to cuddle. We cherished these moments but deep down she was telling us goodbye. We had an incredibly peaceful last day together, and thanks to Resting Paws, she left us gently, at home, surrounded by love.

Thank you for being you Lucy. We loved your big personality and how you always shared your thoughts. You have always been unique, so loving and funny, and always in charge. We miss you deeply and hope you’re running free, being a pack leader, soaking up the sun, and reunited with Browning, doing things your way! We love you Lucy!

Her memory will remain in our hearts furrever.

We were so blessed that our sweet Sadie chose us to be her family. She was a sensitive soul who brought calm to everyone in her orbit. Always up for an adventure, she loved meeting new people on her walks and was happy to cuddle for as long as you needed. Smart and sassy, with an undeniable addiction to all things potato, she kept us laughing and loved harder than we could have imagined. She was our booping queen, never shy about asking for a good ear or butt scratch. Our hearts are broken, and the house feels so empty without her. Walking through the door will never be the same without her greeting us with her “baby” in her mouth. Your strands of love will always linger, and your absence will always be felt. We love you forever Sadie Bum.

Henry came to us as a tiny puppy from a rescue organization and, for 11 years, has been a totally loyal member of our family. He hiked every local trail with us and was always first to reach the top of the hill. As he aged he slowed down on his walks, but was equally happy snoozing and barking at anyone walking past the house – especially the many people who brought him treats.
We will miss him terribly, but take some comfort that Resting Paws made his last day as comfortable as possible and he passed at home, in the place he loved.

Dearest Alice,

You came into our lives at the venerable age of 10, having spent several months at the SPCA shelter.
It were your eyes that drew us in, liquid pools of sweetness:)
This sweetness became the very fabric of our lives:)💖

You brought us such joy with your antics, warmth, & cattish charm.🐈‍⬛
You taught us to love again, to remain open to possibility, & to accept our vulnerabilities.🙏

We loved you with all our heart and we love you still…❤️

Karen & Francis

I got Gremlin in 2008. She was my first cat that I personally took responsibility for. She was 8 weeks old when I brought her home from PJs pets in West Edmonton Mall. She turned out to be my companion cat. She pulled me out of so many dark times in my life that I honestly didn’t think I could have made it on my own. She connected to me deeply on an emotional level. She slept with me every night purring beside my head. Her purrs were so deep and soothing. Everytime I cooked chicken she would come into the kitchen demanding I give her some. I always did. She had the cutest meows. The softest cuddles. She was beautiful inside and out. She was my soul cat. We miss her so much and our home feels empty without her. Not a minute goes by where I don’t think about her.