In Loving Memory

After many years of a life well lived and adventures galore, sweet George said his final farewell at home with his family by his side.

Handsome George was a beloved member of the Resting Paws family and his presence will be missed by all those who loved him and cared for him.

“I am a sailor, you’re my first mate,
We signed on together, we coupled our fate,
Hauled up our anchor, determined not to fail,
For the hearts treasure, together we set sail.”
~ excerpt from The Voyage, by Christy Moore

Artoo has left this world but I will never forget him. He was the sweetest cuddliest little angel guy who charmed everyone he met immediately. He slept in my arms or on my head every night and was in my lap whenever I sat down, a constant loving presence in my life. A lover of sunbeams, cuddles, tents, bugs, and people. He loved meeting new people and would greet them with a meow that sounded like “Wow”. When he wasn’t firmly seated in my lap he would be in my chair waiting for me to return, or in one of the many blanket forts I would build him on a couch or chair. Artoo got me through the hardest times in my life, I loved him deeply and he will always be missed.

Tika was the truest form of unconditional love. She gave the sweetest hugs that would knock you over and the sneakiest kisses when you least expected it. These hugs and kisses were random and always just to show she cared; never for treats. She was our best friend and our strength and will continue to light up our world forever.

“Princess Tink was more then just a cat I rescued from a trash dumpster, she instantly became my world, she was a chatty cat that had and followed her own rules that I learned quickly to accommodate. She gave us many laughs and purrs that cured grief instantly, she will never ever be forgotten and missed tremendously”

This picture of our sweet little Shady shows why his name is that, as in this picture he looks black, brown and grey all at once.
We are missing our friend very much but are so thankful for your compassion and caring nature as we said goodbye to him.
Many thanks again to your beautiful, loving team.

Cooper, our dear little sweet boy gave us 11 1/2 years of pure love! He was a love bug & greeted every person on our street before even greeting their dog.
We will miss his multiple kisses and his dancing paws as he stood up on his hind legs, so excited to greet us every time we came home or entered a room! Rest in peace sweet boy! You will always have a special place in our hearts! 💔
We will see you one day on the other side of the rainbow! 🌈

For Kook, he had a funny little crooked tail but his heart was true. He was always game for pets and affection, he could never get enough!
I will miss the way he’d paw at me to say “don’t stop!”
He will be dearly missed and the memory of his antics will forever live on in our hearts.

Miles’ family will remember their beloved companion through seasons and sunsets, beaches and sofas:
In October we took him camping and we were so surprised he dug this hole at cannon beach
He Loved green beans from the garden
We watched the sunset together in Tofino and he really loved a couch by a window
Once again thanks so much
You are right we are definitely sad and the house feels empty
It will take some time but folks like yourselves really help.

In loving memory of Rosie, our beloved 18 year old cat…affectionately known as “Rosie O’Doodle”, “The Tiny Ball”, or “SpicyFairy”.
Rosie came into our lives in 2007, an abandoned kitten, only four weeks old. She had the will to survive and we were determined to help her have the life she deserved. Rosie embodied a blend of sweetness and spice – a real survivor who was dearly loved. Always the first to greet us at the door with her unmistakable presence and boundless affection. Her life was a testament to resilience and we are forever grateful to have shared her remarkable journey. Our hearts ache with her absence, yet our many happy memories bring comfort.
Rosie, you were one of a kind. Rest in peace dear girl! You will always remain in our hearts.

June 13, 2013 to March 11, 2025

Cienna, our beautiful 12-year-old Irish Setter/Golden Retriever girl, crossed the rainbow bridge today. 🐾 March 11, 2025 marks the day our hearts broke, but also the day we celebrate the incredible life she lived, with her beautiful golden and red coat.

“It’s been a long day without you, my friend.” And indeed it has. “Who knew all the planes we flew, good things we’ve been through, that I’d be standing right here talking to you about another path.” Cienna, your gentle, loyal spirit guided us down a path of pure love and unwavering loyalty. You were our comfort, our joy, and our furry best friend. You taught us to appreciate the simple moments, to find happiness in every day, and to love without reservation.

The silence in our home is deafening, but the echoes of your happy barks and gentle snores will forever fill our memories. We’re so grateful for the 12 years of love and laughter you gave us. We’ll miss you dearly, sweet girl. “How could we not talk about family when family’s all that we got?” Cienna, always and forever. ❤️

Kestrel was a gentle, patient and kind soul, with a love for adventure. He was such a good boy! ♡ He will forever be in our hearts.

“A true world traveler, Bandit visited three continents, explored 15 countries, and countless cities. Along the way, he became a runner and a walker, an extraordinaire in understanding three languages, a reading buddy, a gelato connoisseur, a steadfast protector, and with his mischievous streak, a legendary food thief. Rest easy now, Bandit ❤️🌈”

Ruby was an athlete, a chicken wrangler, a tractor driver, a clothes model for a little girl, an office dog, and a therapist. She was stubborn and barely tolerant of her feline sisters and the rain.

Ruby’s health declined over the last year due to liver disease. She died in our arms at home being told how loved she was.

She made us better humans and we loved her deeply. We will be forever grateful to have had this sweet little dog in our lives.

“Lily is greatly missed. She was an amazing friend and companion. We were lucky enough to have her in our lives for fourteen and a half years. Our house seems so empty and quiet now, which we have not gotten used to as of yet. Our memories of her are fond ones as she was always in the center of things, whether it be swimming, going on long hikes or just snuggling with us on the couch or bed. She was a wonderful dog and she will be missed much, fondly remembered and very much loved”.

Rest in peace our sweet Holly pup. November 30, 2008-September 30, 2024.
Holly was the most amazing and charismatic dog! Everyone who met her loved her. She could be a major snuggle pup, happily snoozing on your legs on the couch–but if you wanted to be active, she’d gladly run 5km with you and then come home to play fetch. Over the course of her 15 years and 10 months on earth, she ate more strange things than any dog I’ve ever known. Some highlights include at least 2 dozen pairs of my shoes, half a CD, a leather glove, a bag of dark chocolate Easter eggs, a bag of candy canes, a bowl of gummy frogs, and many many dandelions.
She loved to bark at anyone but always wagged her tail to tell them know she just wanted to play. She thought every visitor to the house was here to play fetch with her. Right up to her final days, she was still trying to play ball.
She loved to roll around in the grass on a sunny day, and to play in the snow, but often refused to go out in the rain. She was the strongest at tug of war with a rope, and would never let go even if you picked her off the ground holding the toy.
Our kids adored her and she loved them and was a great comfort to them. I don’t know what we will do without her.

To our sweet Pixie:
“When we started looking to get a kitten, 17 3/4 years ago, your face was the very first one that popped up on our computer screen. Immediately we knew that there was no need to look any further. We fell in love with you right then and there. We loved you even more when we met you in person and then even more when we brought you home.

Over the years that love has grown and grown. You have been and always will be our everything. Our baby girl; daughter; princess; companion; friend; confidante; cuddle bug (on your terms); travel mate; source of entertainment with your zoomies/energetic play/hi-jinx/constant chatter; and so much more.

Although we have had to say goodbye for now we want you to know that despite your no longer being with us physically you will forever remain in our hearts, thoughts, and memories. You are enormously missed. ”

Coco was our first rescue, although he was still a pup his previous owner wasn’t ready for the responsibility of a dog. For us, Coco seemed to be the perfect companion to our Bailey, who was just 9 months old when we adopted Coco.

Coco fit in well with our family and boy did he bring us lots of laughter and joy. He was our little furry goofball who absolutely loved the snow. He wouldn’t hesitate to run, pounce and dive headfirst into it. Other times he’d be playing a game of hopping and running, usually out of the blue. As always we would burst out laughing at his antics.

Coco’s favourite toy was a little fox that he had from day one and stayed with him, even at passing. That poor fox had seen better days, he was stitched up countless times over the years. Coco especially loved to take his little fox on a walk around the house while whimpering, this seemed to occur after each meal.

Our Coco was a loving little guy with big a big personality. He was fortunate to have fathered three puppies with our Bailey leaving a legacy for the future. It is with much gratitude to Resting Paws and there team who brought us peace and comfort during Coco’s passing. He will forever be remembered and missed dearly.

Held dear in memories and eternally honored.

George, such a gentle soul, you will miss you dearly. May you rest in peace, sweet boy.

Lyla was a gentle soul who was a member of our family for many years. Although we didn’t know her age, we had the privilege of living with Lyla for almost 13 years. She was a constant companion to our children, and a mother-figure to our dog Oliver. We will always be grateful for the time we had with Lyla, and miss her tremendously. We are broken-hearted, but take comfort in knowing she enjoyed a long and happy life. It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.