In Loving Memory

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.

Bear was loved by so many.
He was a gentle giant at 145 pounds . This silly boy also thought he was a 10 pound lap dog as seen in all of our photos.
Bear grew up with Rick and Claire’s 6 grandchildren. When they would visit, he was over the moon and loved to play with them and then he would sleep for hours after they left.
He was Rick’s shadow everywhere Rick went Bear was there. Best Friends!

This Guy had captured everyone’s heart ❤️.RIP Bear

Daisy (aka Daisy Queen) was a very loving, curious, and talkative girl. Daisy and I met when she was 12 and I will be forever grateful to have had the chance to experience her friendship and love. She was “above” playing and only played if catnip was involved, she loved her scratchy, pate wet food, sunny spots on the floor, and most of all cuddling. She will be forever loved and missed.

To our sweet girl,

We don’t know how to say goodbye — a goodbye we never wanted to say. There’s a hole in our hearts and in our home now. Words can’t fully express the depth of our grief or the immeasurable impact you had on our lives. Thank you for being the cuddly, sweet, loving, adventurous — just the absolutely perfect — companion. We will always cherish the memories we made with you. You will live in our hearts forever.

Love you always, Kiha

Dorian was always a kind, curious, and enthusiastic cat. He was deemed my “sous chef”, because he always had to have a helping paw in whatever I did in the kitchen. He loved sitting on his chair and observing, occasionally getting treated to bits of chicken and other things while I worked.

One of my favourite memories of Dorian was when he got up on Nathan’s desk and enthusiastically attempted to swipe a freshly made donut out of Nathan’s hand. Dorian LOVED sweet foods (pastries, ice cream, frosting, soy milk, oatmeal — you name it, he wanted it), more than any other cat I ever met. He had a keen ear for the freezer and silverware drawer — he knew that meant a human was grabbing ice cream, and he would definitely get to lick the spoon afterward. Of course, that didn’t stop him from trying to steal the spoon out of our hands.

Dorian lived a long life of fourteen years, give or take a few months. Raised alongside dogs at the beginning of his life, he was always more dog-like than cat-like. That never stopped him from curling up and cuddling with us, of course. He loved waking us up by combing our hair, purring in our ears, and putting a paw on our noses. He always wanted more fresh kibble, but what he truly wanted was to be snuggled and smothered with love.

Dorian might have been about seven kilos, but his heart was definitely seventeen thousand tonnes. He loved every human he met, always greeted us when we came home, and he had a soul way too big for our humble home.

We love you, buddy. My sous chef. Nathan’s right hand man. You were the coolest, raddest cat I ever got to know, and there will never be another cat like you.

In Loving Memory of Chico
🌙 A gentle soul who graced our lives for 18 beautiful years 🌙
On September 1st, we said goodbye to our sweet Chico, who crossed the Rainbow Bridge after a lifetime of love, purrs, and companionship. From the moment you came into our lives, you filled our home with warmth, laughter, and comfort.
You were more than a pet — you were family, a constant friend, and a source of unconditional love. Your soft purrs, curious eyes, and gentle spirit will forever be etched in our hearts.
Though our hearts are heavy with grief, we take comfort in knowing that you lived a long, happy life surrounded by love. You gave us 18 years of precious memories, and we are endlessly grateful for every moment.
Rest peacefully, sweet Chico. You will always be our baby, our companion, our angel.
Until we meet again, chase the sunbeams and nap among the stars. 🌈✨

Mitty was a gentle soul. She was very loyal and loved so much. She loved snuggles, watching birds and following us around meowing for attention. She is gone but will live on in our memories

In loving memory of our Jay-Z, a spirited soul whose challenges only made our love for him grow deeper, embracing every shade of his unique and unforgettable character

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.