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.

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Baxter

Fifteen years of loving you, and it still doesn’t feel like enough.

You walked beside us through every chapter of our adult lives-the joyful seasons, the difficult ones, and all the quiet moments in between.

A devoted sun chaser, and a gentle protector of our girls, Baxter had a way of making our home feel safe and full. His love was steady, patient, and unwavering.

Losing him has left a space we weren’t prepared for, but we carry deep gratitude for the years we shared and the unconditional love he gave.

Zeki was a husky cross with an unmistakable arrow marking on her snout and a spirit that never seemed to age. She loved her walks and lived for her Saturday hikes in the Sooke Hills, where she’d spend hours on the trails, happily proving herself to be quite the accomplished hiker. She was an excellent travel buddy, always ready to go, always up for the next adventure. Above all, she was our beloved family member.
She was goofy and endlessly loving—stepping on your toe without apology or leaning her whole body into you just to make sure you felt how much she cared. Zeki adored visiting the neighbours for treats and extra pets, and she was truly loved by everyone who met her.
No one ever believed us when we shared her age. She was beautiful, joyful, and full of personality. She could be loud when dinner was late, or if in need of a cookie and in her senior years she became delightfully dramatic—especially if you dared try to help her over a fallen tree on the trail.
We’ll miss watching her bounce through long grass and run freely through the woods, completely carefree and in her element. We’ll miss her deeply. Zeki was incredibly special, and she always will be.

Symin

Symin loved and was loved by everyone who crossed his path

His mission in life was simple, to explore new grounds, chase critters, play with any animal he met, but above all he favoured his cuddles and treat time.

Bubba

She was known by many names throughout her life. Big Mama turned into Bubba, then fondly Bubbs, Bubsy, Bubbers…from the moment we met, she was happy, chatty, and took care of everyone around her. She preferred to be with people and other animals, giving kisses, asking for belly rubs, and encouraging time to relax and enjoy togetherness. If anyone sat down for a moment, she vocally charged over to join, wanting to be close for a cuddle, a rough rub, or snooze. She was excited to see people, and made everyone feel special with the amount of love she exuded. Bubbs gave hard body rubs on everything she walked by, and exercised a heavy flop when it was time to lay dawn. She eagerly pushed her face into any hand, giving licks, showing her affection and enjoyment. She was a strong, large, independent type, mixed with a soft heart and unwavering kindness. She was a teacher of what presence and joy can be, and how to live from a generous heart.

Her life was full of love and purrs, and a final breakfast of tuna juice. She loved everyone, more than any cat I’ve known. And she sure loved sleeping hard. I miss the feel of her face pushing into my palm, and her warm, sturdy body on the bed, tucked in to be close and cozy. The sound of her happy banter and snores will be missed and always cherished.
I’ll love you forever, Bubba.

Sterling

Goodbye my little man (the in charge)… you were such a beautiful boy. You meant the world to me.

Today I said my heartfelt goodbyes with the loving care and help from Resting Paws peacefully at home.

I’m grateful for the adventures we got to share Sterling for 15 1/2 years.

I’m going to miss you and all “our” favourites, you were such a smart cat & the best catcher ~ thank you for the peace, the love, the laughter and the comfort you brought into our home.

“How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard” (Winnie the Pooh)

Rest in Peace Ster ~ my lil love.

Sasha

Sasha was by my side through many ups and downs. When I think of most memories, she is somehow always there in the story.

We first met when she belonged to another girl. Her name was Adalin then. Before that, she survived alone as a kitten on a construction site. Skinny and scrappy, she was too difficult to catch for the workers. Once she was rescued, she lived in a home with another cat while waiting to be adopted. I met her. I loved her. I was devastated I couldn’t take her home. I couldn’t stop thinking about her. A short while later, she became available again because her owner was moving to LA.

February 2013, I found out and immediately left a party to go pick up my surprise kitten. That was the day she became Sasha. Over 13 years, she went missing twice. Both times we were reunited.

We moved a dozen times. I went to university. I got a dog. I had a child. She went from being outdoors to indoors. She gave me birds, mice, comfort, presence, and sneezes. I tripped over her constantly. I was always looking for her, and she was always looking for me whether I wanted her to or not. She let me know when she disliked people.

I couldn’t sit or lie down without her suddenly appearing beside me or climbing on top of me. She was there during the worst times of my life and the best ones. She was aloof with most friends and family, but if someone was in pain, she knew. And she would not leave their side.

Sasha was my familiar. She never left my side.

Until the day she did.

I love you, Sasha.

Blue

“Thank you guys so much for making this process a gentle one. We are so grateful we had Dr. Vanessa and her technician (Kristin) come to our house yesterday.

We miss Blue so much and it will be a process getting used to the absence 🙁

Here is one of our favourite photos of him.”

Humphrey

Humphrey came from a land far away, finding peace, love, comfort and care with a family who has opened their hearts many times to special dogs like him. He is deeply missed by his family, including his sister, Ocean.

Sparky

Sparky loved terrorizing flocks of birds. Though most were bigger than he was, but that never stopped sparkman. His happy place was with his human getting pet to sleep. He smelled spots longer than any dog I’ve ever met. So much so that I would have to count 30 seconds on most trees otherwise it would take forever to walk anywhere. He was a sweet boy with love for all people. Unless you wanted to pick him up, that privilege was only given to one person. He lived a good life and was loved by all. He will be greatly missed and will always be remembered. He lived, he loved and I hope he has all spots to smell forever now.

MiniMoo (Alice)

MiniMoo whose legal name was Alice, was a feisty survivor of many moves. She was with us for 13 years and will be joining her furry sibling Pugsley and MooMoo in pet heaven.