In Loving Memory

During Marlo’s 9 years she brought such immense joy into our lives. She embodied her happiness with the classic boxer jellybean dance. Marlo was our first baby, which meant she got a couple years of dog focused adventures, but then she loved even more when the kids came along. She napped with our babies, played dress up with toddlers and then walked kids to and from school. She loved us all unwaveringly.

We will never feel like we had enough time with her. We learnt of her cancer two months before her passing. Being able to say goodbye in peace and at home was a gift we are so grateful to the Resting Paws team for. We keep Marlo close in our hearts.

Oliver was a wild one – he loved hunting, exploring on our walks, and napping in the dirt… all while demanding that his heating pad be on at all times. I’m incredibly grateful that we found each other and shared 12 amazing years together. I will always carry him in my heart. Grief is just unexpressed love.

Dr. Nicola and Heather were amazing, and I’m incredibly grateful they were there during one of the hardest moments of my life. I don’t know how else to say it, but they’re absolute pros at what they do. Thank you.

My sweet, beautiful Carter, thank you for sharing your life with us and being a perfect fit to our family.
We feel so grateful and blessed to have been a part of your journey, filling our hearts with love and laughter.
You gave us strength during challenging times offering us so much joy with your loving energy.
Love you forever 💕
Loretta and Lauren

Thank you Dr Vanessa and Heather for being the angels that came to give Carter the most peaceful and beautiful end of life experience.

Talia was very sweet and gentle. I was very lucky to have her, even if it was only for the last three years of her life.

I want to thank you Vanessa and your team for what was a truly transformational experience with Rufus Tuesday. He was so calm and his passing so peaceful. We all felt extremely supported and this made what could have been one of the worst days for us, a day we can remember as compassionate and comforting.

The candle and poem are sitting with photos of him and his collar tags on a remembrance alter. This has also made these last few days more meaningful.

Thank you again for your truly incredible hospice service. It was more than we could have hoped for.

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.”

Goodbye Dear Mr Bean (aka Beanie, Beanbag, Lima Bean),
You were a force of nature we so enjoyed sharing our lives with for the past 14 years. King of the neighborhood racoons outside, king of the canines inside, a legendary hunter of mice and rats, you were the smartest and savviest cat ever, and super sweet to boot: loving to your family, calm and tolerant with children, super sociable with visitors.
You had a great life, but at almost 21, you were ready for a rest.
May you get endless head scratches, tuna and things to keep you busy in heaven. We will miss you dearly. Rest in peace. ❤️❤️

” My Beautiful Luna. You are swimming in the ocean, you are running through the forest, you’re chasing the birds of course.
Your love for me will never leave me, and mine will never leave you. I’ll meet you at the beach when next we meet. Goodbye for now.”

Always remembered and loved!

Having to say goodbye to you Maverick was one of the hardest things we have ever had to do.
You were the absolute best boy, your pure heart, unwavering love, and happy demeanour will be greatly missed. You were one of a kind and we are so fortunate for the time we had with you. We will love and cherish you forever.
Thank you to Dr. Vanessa and her team for the best way to say the hardest goodbye.

AKA Humph, Meat Man, Pee paws, Meatball, and Grumpy old man 😍

He was a fiercely independent grumpy old man who would lead you on the walk wherever he wanted to go, which was to the best pee spots and whichever nearest store had treats. Humphreys favourite activities were to lay in the sun, eat chicken and all the treats, and pee on the highest points he could find and we gave him ample opportunity to pee on the top of many mountains, beaches, logs, rocks, and gardens. He was strong and brave right to the end and life will never be the same without him in it.

In honour of Kimbo, amazing and inspiring dog, our best friend. We can only say thank you for every single second you fulfilled our souls. Thank you Kimbo for all your love, your energy, your pure eyes, thank your for changing our lives. We will love you forever and you will be with us in our hearts. You were the best friend ever!

She was the sweetest being in the world. She had a good life and I know she made mine better. I love her with my heart forever.

In loving memory of our precious Kaira. We had her for almost 23 years. She will be missed dearly. She brought so much joy and unconditional love into our lives. Rest In Peace beautiful angel.