In Loving Memory

A wild girl soon became citified. Always needed her loving, feeding and adventures in the backyard. Missed every day. No one to walk with along the garden with, or sit outside enjoying our own little paradise. Much missed terribly.

She found us all the way from Puerto Rico and she was with us for over 14 years. She had the cheekiest little personality and kept us laughing. For having such a rough start in life, she was one of the most joyful dogs I have ever met. While she took a while to warm up to strangers, she certainly loved her peeps and showed us with lots of snuggles and antics. I really miss petting her beautiful fur which is one of the softest things I’ve ever felt. She will be forever remembered and missed deeply.

Thank you again for all your care with us and Karma.

Kay and I really appreciated the care and gentle touch that you provided to Ellie and to us during yesterday’s difficult session. We are both relieved and thankful that Ellie left us in such a peaceful and painless way. It was a difficult decision but the two of you helped make it bearable for us. Also, thank you for the donation in memory of Ellie.

I attached one of our favorite photos of Ellie. It captures her fun personality and sweet disposition. She was the most lovable and trouble-free pet that we ever had. Everybody loved Ellie.

We will be sure to recommend Resting Paws to our friends! 🙂

Today I said goodbye to my best friend. 17 years is a long time to have something so special in your life. He’s been many things to me that goes beyond a companion. An amazing support, an escape artist, a pain in the ass, the best adventure buddy anyone could ever ask for, a motivator to exercise, my fur child, the smartest dog in the dumbest ways possible, my scavenger, a 200 lb personality in a 28 lb body, my protector, little snore buckets, my bear…it goes on. Both pictures or words can’t describe the love I have for you, or the precious memories I’ll always cherish, and I can’t be grateful enough for the love you’ve given me and how you’ve enriched my life for all of these years. You’ve been nothing but amazing and have more than earned your final journey to peace…Rest easy my sweet boy, you’ll always be in my heart ❤️

Your team is so amazing, they made our girl feel comfortable and the cheese burger was brilliant.
Mirra was such a special girl, always up for an adventure, always by my side. I have so many memories of all the fun we had together, and I’m grateful that I got to be her person. I miss her every day, but I know she’s not hurting anymore.
Thank you again for helping us through this hard time.
Erin, Chris & Evan.

Sam ❤️ she was the sweetest girl.

I have so much gratitude for your team❤️. From Wendy being so supportive to help facilitate to having the support at home. Truly beautiful and exactly what I wanted.
Vanessa and Heather were so compassionate and professional you hardly knew they were here giving us our time and space.
I thank you for time. My house is quiet and lonely and will take time.🤗

Penny, our sweet girl,
you came to me on the breath of winter,
before the snow fell—
a small guardian with a fierce heart
and a gentle soul.

For sixteen years,
you have walked beside me.
Through every change,
every heartbreak,
every joy—
you have been my protector,
my comfort,
my truest companion.

We grew together,
healed together,
held each other close.
And now,
We give you our final gift—
freedom,
peace,
and dignity.

May your crossing be gentle,
wrapped in love.
May you be received across the rainbow bridge with open arms.
May your spirit stretch and soar—
whole and free,
tail high,
eyes bright,
proud of the life you lived with us.

You have left pawprints on our hearts
that time will never fade.

Go now, beloved,
across the rainbow bridge.
The wind is at your back,
the earth cradles your rest,
and the stars are waiting to guide you home.

Till we meet again, sweet girl—
in the green hills beyond time.

Blessed be.

Audrey – a gentle soul and beloved companion, whose purrs and presence will forever echo in our hearts.

Our beautiful girl, we will love you forever. 13 years you permeated our home. A fur sibling to our daughter, we watched the years zip by, and as she grew up, you grew tired. And all in between we have infinite memories of silly antics, endless snuggles and family adventures. A true member of our family you snuggled your way onto every cozy blanket and into an eternal place in our hearts. Thank you for all you gave to us. We will cherish the memories forever. We will love you forever.

Chewy was a quiet, loving and silly girl. She made us smile every single day.
She made passers bye smile, especially when sporting her favorite pair of pajamas.
She truly brightened everyone’s day.
You will be missed, but never forgotten.

“Penny was our family’s small – but mighty – rock. A steadfast presence in the center of life’s whirlwind. Lying in the sun by the front door: a reminder to slow down (and let sleeping dogs lie). Chasing a huge deer off our porch late at night: a message that size doesn’t matter and that there is nothing to be afraid of on the darkest winter night. Penny was a sidekick who delivered joy to offices, shops, road trips, summer patios, and airports from Victoria to Cancun. Penny has left us with cherished memories that will remain in our hearts forever.”

Beloved family member. Nutmeg will be deeply missed by all those whose lives she touched.

The ad read “the friendliest cat in the world” and he certainly was. We couldn’t have asked for a more loving, cuddly kitty. Rest in peace dear Fred. Thank you 🙏 for the beautiful memories. We will miss you.😢 and will carry you forever in our hearts. 💕 Thank you Dr. Vanessa for making Fred’s transition so peaceful.

A big, little cat

With a great deal of sadness, we said goodbye to our third member of the household on Saturday. LC/Elsie was a little cat with a huge personality. We were honoured to be her “humans”.

Many of the residents, in our small coastal neighborhood, knew -and enjoyed – our little cat. She reveled in the relatively safe environment that was offered here. A tracking device on her collar helped with location. She lived the best of lives. Indoors. Outdoors. She would often come with us on walks but enjoyed her private adventures as well. A brave little soul. Nothing seemed to phase her. Every day included something fun!

Lap time was a necessary element on a daily basis and LC ensured we both had equal opportunity. She insisted we slow down and give her the attention she required. We like to think it was good for us as well.

A huge thank you to “Resting Paws” – Dr Vanessa and Ashleigh – for the wonderful care you gave to our beloved companion. Her final journey was so peaceful, gentle and dignified. She fell asleep on my lap, and in my arms, listening to the gentle breeze and twittering of birds. It was a beautiful end-of-journey.

Very grateful for this unique service. Yes… “she was just a cat” but to us she was so much more.

She was such a loving dog that was so friendly with everyone and was such a sweetheart with my children. Myself and the children will miss her very much.

Twix came into our lives unexpectedly when we were running errands one weekend and caught a glimpse through a window of a tiny, yet long white puppy with little grey ears and a button nose. She was afraid of her own reflection, and when we asked to see her, she came over to chew on our shoelaces. The next thing we knew, we were welcoming her into our home and hearts. From the first sleepless night of wailing and thinking “what have we done”, to moving between British Columbia and Manitoba a couple times, Twix was our loyal family member, cherished friend, and vigilant protector. She loved chasing sunbeams, parading around with her prized toys, barking at everything and anything, and mostly burrowing with great satisfaction into a collection of blankets, steeping quietly, and letting out a muffled “bouf” every now and then.

Sweetie chiweenie, our home will never be the same without your ears flapping day and night, and hearing your little feet tap dancing on the floors. Thank you for teaching us responsibility, and for your unconditional love over the last 14 years. Rest easy, and may you always have a fresh warm blanket and bowl of treats in reach by the fire as you warm your belly. We miss you dearly, love you, and will always remember our wonderful times together as a family with big smiles on our hearts.

Oreo came into my life when I was feeling isolated in a new part of the country. He was the first pet I ever had on my own, and I was super nervous about it. I needn’t have worried though; he never bit, scratched, or hissed, and he was constantly either sleeping with me on my shoulder at bedtime or snoozing in my lap at my computer desk even when there was perch set up for him in a big spot of sunlight on the porch.

It’s not going to be the same without you now, buddy. The bedroom door is always open in case you want to pay a visit, and I’ll leave the perch in that spot of sun for you.

“Leo was my best friend for almost 13 years. He was my greatest teacher and helped me to grow into a better person. We tackled fear and anxiety together along with patience, tolerance, forgiveness and joy- lots of missteps along the way, but always together. We never gave up on each other. Our daily walks totaled thousands of kilometers over mountains and streams and fields. I’m so sad that his mobility gave out long before his heart and zest for life. He was my first dog. My heart is broken. I hope we find each other again. Thank you to Dr Vanessa and MJ who made it just a little easier to let go with their sensitivity and care.”

Scout lived for 14.5 yrs and brought so many laughs to all. He was smart, loyal, had a stunning coat that smelled like peppermint and was so incredibly weird. His joys included walks, meeting other dogs, eating kids toys and giving us the side eye. His quirks included the fear of umbrellas, bees, and the sound of hiccups. He also had to sing along to Raffi’s Five Little Ducks and Happy Birthday. He left an imprint on all our hearts especially the two littlest ones in our family. Rest well Scout you are so missed.