In Loving Memory

Daisy was a rescue from Alabama. She was found wandering along a road as a puppy, and as fate would have it, ended up as part of our family in Victoria. She was a wonderful dog, very loving and patient. She was also a certified escape artist who never met a fence she couldn’t sneak through. The seagull community won’t miss her, as she terrified them with loud, running charges. She could clear a field in seconds flat. Also, she was a water dog, and no trip to the beach was complete without the requisite stick throwing out into the ocean. She loved it. Her short legs propelled her at an amazing rate. She will be missed, but her dog ‘brother’ Max will be happy to see her in doggy heaven, where they can cuddle once again. 

Titan
Aka: Lumps, Lou, Tighties, Tighty-whities

From the moment he came home he had a calm, almost noble presence. He blended in seamlessly to our growing and changing family. He adored cats, babies, marshmallows, and most of all naps with dad.
Even though he was terrified of the silliest things (like his bowls touching each other) he was our protector – at least until Dad got home when he would promptly take a much needed off-duty nap. He tolerated my love for hikes but always preferred a good couch cuddle with his blanky or and “upside down dance” in the yard.
We are so thankful for the life we had together and for the care and compassion he received at the end.
Thank you for being our boy, Tights
The house is too quiet without you

Trimmist and I found each other years ago in Montreal when he was a stray kitten showing up at my window. We got to spend 13 beautiful years together. I loved him from the moment I met him and I love him still.

Life won’t be the same without him but it’s better because of him.

I think her personality comes through: she was smart, funny, feisty and devoted to me. She loved to make me laugh or do scary/naughty things to get my attention. We all miss her beautiful spirit.

Norton came to us from PEI, a day away from euthanasia. Our daughter Anika rescued him and then flew with him across the country to his new home.
He was the sweetest cat you could ever meet. But do not get between him and chicken.
Nortie made us laugh everyday. He lived for snuggles. We miss him so terribly much.

She came out of the blue and carried me through the worst life has handed me. She was my angel and it is the greatest privilege to have been her human.

Rockie left us on June 19th, 2025 at the age of 15.5 after 14.5 years of devoted friendship and service to our family. He was without a doubt a unique character who loved to be with us and out in the wilds around Vancouver Island. We watch them age as time goes by and we know the day will come when they are gone. It’s never easy and our love will be with him in our memory forever. Thank you Vanessa and Kate for helping to bring Rockie to God.

The first of many long dark nights
Without his paw to hold
He is nestled in the bushes of my memory
that burns in my eyes as tear well in waves
he is there waiting for me
in an enchanted forrest surrounded in luminous green waves
he is in the the breeze that soothes my grief
we walked together, we lived as one
he has left me with his love and a heart that longes for his presence
the weight, the regret, all make me numb.

Sweet Chevy was the apple of his dad’s eye and beloved by his family and all who met him. He was a handsome adventurer and liked to make his family laugh with his shenanigans and ‘helping’ in the garden.

He was so loved and will be so dearly missed.

It is with much sadness, many many tears, and another piece of my heart crossing the Bridge. I want to let those of you who knew her that late yesterday afternoon, Vaquita Banana peacefully crossed Rainbow Bridge. The last of the Cartel has gone to join the rest.
She was helped by Resting Paws, who came to the house to help her. They are absolutely wonderful.

Teddy was as soft as a teddy bear and loved playing with a ball or going on road trips with mom and dad.

He was a happy fluff muffin who had a ball at his feet at all times! He was loved by so many and famous in his bike carrier for cruzin around in the Port Alberni Toy Run for many years!
He will be missed but never forgotten – the great times we had from the day he was first born out of 4 beautiful puppies. He’s joining his mom Bella waiting over the 🌈

Jagger came into our lives and touches our hearts the moment he was brought home. As a Mastiff/pitbull he was always so gentle. We had 2 children at the time that he was always protective of. He showed so much love. He enjoyed playing with our other dog Harley who has also passed away. They were bestfriends. Jagger loved attention and we miss him dearly. The house just isn’t the same without him there.

We just want to say our Tilly was taken too soon after a miraculous back surgery recovery.’

She was loved so much and gave so much love to us, we wish we had more time.

We will never forget her and she is deeply missed.

Loved immensely, missed terribly, never to be forgotten.

“I know that everyone says this about their pet, but Gus truly was the best dog. My husband and I adopted Gus from the SPCA when he was ten months old and we were both quite young ourselves. It didn’t take long for Gus to know we were his people and show us his goofy, fun loving traits. For a dog of his size, he certainly didn’t know it- sprawling an entire queen sized bed, sitting on your lap when he didn’t want you to stop petting him, or “giving you two” paws to put on your shoulders to dance. Gus was with us for all of our biggest moments- first homes, marriage, the birth of our two daughters- and we couldn’t have asked for a more loving and gentle best friend to have by our side for the last eleven years. We miss you deeply Gus, every moment of every day, and we hope you’re rolling in some snow, enjoying an ice cream cone.”

“Hornby was a very good girl, who was recused as a puppy from a shelter in Belize, and lived her eight years to the fullest. From sailing around the gulf islands, to sniffing every single lamp post in Downtown Victoria, she loved her little life, and will be missed more then she’ll ever know. Thanks to the incredible team at Resting Paws for making her final moments painless, and without fear. She left this world wagging her tail, with no vet clinic (her arch nemesis) in sight.”

Forever loved. Hope you are enjoying the squirrel park in the sky.

“the happiest girl who loved life to the fullest.”

“My sweet girl,
Life will be so much more quiet without your snores and constant noises.
Your love for people, walks and hiking always made me so happy.
I’m glad our little family got this time with you.
Now go run wild.”

You made our releasing of our lovely Zoe so calm and peaceful. Zoe was not shaking and scared. All she felt was love and for that I am extremely grateful. She was adopted when she was not yet two. She was full of fear and a very anxious dog. As time went on, she became much more trusting. She loved her walks and and being with her family. She is already miss.

Bella was our sweet little girl for nearly 17 years
She loved playing ball in her younger days more than any other activity
She loved the beach and her walks she just loved being outside
Bella was extremely food motivated and she once ate a pound of butter when our backs were turned
She also stole and ate a quesadilla out of my sisters purse
My sister had gotten a doggie bag from her lunch and happened to leave her purse on the floor
Well Bella thought it was hers!!
Bella was loving and affectionate loved to be in my arms and sleeping with us safely at night
I loved that little girl with everything I had
As long as she was with us she was happy
I cant imagine my life without her but we sent her off in the most beautiful compassionate way possible
I am so thankful I found Resting Paws they cover every detail and I was able to spend every moment saying goodbye