In Loving Memory

Handsome, loving, mellow, strong, loyal, smart, and so much more. We miss you endlessly. Thank you for being our best boy. ❤️

You were my favorite howl hello and my hardest goodbye. Rest easy Kona bear. ❤️

Forever in our hearts.

Cooper — The Little Dog Who Left a Big Paw Print on Our Hearts Some dogs come into your life, and some dogs change it forever. Cooper was that dog. Twelve years ago, Cooper was supposed to be my daughter’s dog while she was away at college. But somewhere along the way, I decided he belonged with me. I actually stole him! It’s been a running joke in our family ever since. I suppose you could say I got away with it, because Cooper became everyone’s dog, and what a beautiful gift he turned out to be. This weekend, we had to say goodbye to our sweet boy. And while our hearts are broken, we know how incredibly lucky we were to have loved him. Cooper wasn’t just a family dog. He was a little ambassador of love. He had a way of making people feel special, whether they had known him for twelve years or had just met him five minutes earlier at the park. He was welcomed into stores, greeted strangers, made friends everywhere, and somehow left a little piece of himself with everyone he encountered. To Gordon, his devoted owner, to his Mommy Jo, his other Mommy Leanna, Jennifer, Charlie Thomas, Jenson, Hailea, Caitlin, Mom Carmine, Gordon’s friend Paul, and all the wonderful people who crossed his path, Cooper loved you in his own special way. And to all his friends at the park, the people who stopped to pet him, the strangers who became familiar faces, and everyone who smiled when they saw him, thank you for loving our boy. Even the smallest things will be the hardest to let go of. His little hair left behind on the furniture, the familiar sounds of his paws, his favorite places, and the little routines that made him part of every day. Even the missing link in our family gatherings will never quite be the same. There will always be a Cooper-shaped space in our hearts. We often think we rescue our dogs, but sometimes they are the ones who rescue us, teach us about unconditional love, and remind us how much happiness can fit into one little life. Cooper, you were loved beyond words. You made strangers smile, brought our family together, and gave us twelve years of memories we will carry forever. You may not be walking beside us anymore, but your paw prints are everywhere. Run free, our beautiful boy. You were never just a dog. You were family, you were a friend, and you were a little piece of heaven sent to make this world a better place. Until we meet again, Cooper man. We love you forever. ❤️🐾 My sweet Thomas and Hailea, I wish I could take away some of the pain you are both feeling. What a heartbreaking weekend for our family, saying goodbye to Cooper and your beautiful Luna. Two precious souls who gave so much love and left behind so many memories. The hurt is a reflection of how deeply they were loved. I hope someday the tears turn into smiles when you think of all the joy Luna brought into your lives. Hold each other close, and know that I love you both more than words can say. ❤️

My Mimi girl, my mungo bean, my sweet princess, my best friend. The name Mimi came from me calling you my "mini me" since you were also a Clara when you first came into my life, but you were always your own girl. If anything, I hope I've grown brighter from allowing me to be your person. We had a lot of roommates when we first met, but I think we both knew we'd be each others' forever. You always seemed to know just what I needed. I loved our little bedtime routine (I get under the covers, you hop up with a chirp to make biscuits, you loaf on my chest for 5-10 minutes, and then you somehow sense the moment I want to roll over and go to your blankie on your side of the bed) more than anything. I miss fumbling with the keys at the door and hearing your meows on the other side. I miss the thump-thump-thump of you strutting around (which was incredibly loud despite you being 8 pounds soaking wet). I miss your wet little paw prints from bucket time. I miss your meowing for crunchies at exactly 9pm EST. I miss the warm weight of you purring in my lap no matter where I sat. I miss your coco-Mung zoomie times, and our quiet moments of peace. I always knew this goodbye would be the worst thing I ever felt, but I wish it hadn't had to happen so soon. Forever with you wouldn't have been enough, but 6 years felt cruelly short. Wherever you are, I hope you know how loved you are. I hope you got your claws back and have all the bubble wrap your heart desires. Thank you for being the love of my life.

Casey May was our sweet and loving companion for 15.5 years and today we had to say goodbye. There is no way to adequately describe what she meant to us or how difficult it is to imagine life without her. She wasn't simply a cat. She was our family and a constant presence through so many chapters of life. For years Casey has been a constant source of joy and laughter for us. Her presence became part of the rhythm of our lives and a comfort that we couldn’t imagine living without. Watching her decline was heartbreaking. We wish more than anything that we could have given her more healthy, happy years. But love sometimes means recognizing when the time has come to let go, even when every part of you wishes you could hold on a little longer. Her final moments were peaceful, surrounded by the comfort of home and the love she had always known. I hope she understood how deeply she was loved. I hope she knew that every decision we made was with her comfort and happiness in mind. Fifteen and a half years was never going to be enough. We will miss the couch snuggles, the nose kisses, playing laser, the excited meows when we get home from work, and waking up to her sweet face on my pillow. Casey, you will always be our girl. You will always have a place in our hearts. We love you more than words could ever express. Love Shelby & Jack (mom and dad)

My sweet Peanut Brittle, my Peebs, my soul dog. How do I put into words what you meant to me when you were so much more than words could ever describe? You weren't just part of my life. You were part of who I am. My best friend, my little shadow, my reason to smile on days when smiling wasn't easy. For 12 beautiful years, you filled my world with unconditional love, laughter, sloppy kisses, and memories I will carry for the rest of my life. I promised you I would always take care of you, and when the time came, I kept that promise, even though it meant breaking my own heart. You left this world wrapped in my arms, surrounded by love, comfort, and peace. I hope you felt every bit of the love I was trying to give you, because you gave me more than I could ever give back. Now you're free, my sweet boy. Free to run, chase leaves and bubbles, and go for all the walkies your little heart desires. My world got a little smaller and a whole lot sadder without you in it. But my heart will forever be bigger because you were mine. Until we go for walkies together again, my Peanut Brittle. I love you beyond forever. ❤️🌈🐾

Major, you are in my heart forever. Thank you for loving me and standing by me through thick and thin. Your sister Zelda has taken over patrol so you can guard us from above. Until I see you again, rest easy my boy. Love you always.

Cancer sucks. We're so happy to have given you a great life, Miles. Other animals don't get to be so lucky to have a peaceful time as we got to share. You passed away on such a beautiful day - and you took in the fresh air one more time before we parted. More importantly, over anything else, you taught us what love truly is. The hardest tasks we must go through to preserve & cherish that love are moment that we value to the fullest. Thank you, Miles, for allowing us into your life, and for loving us despite everything. We'll meet again one day, dearest friend.

I’ve had pets that were old souls and ones that were young souls. Gus was my gentle soul. He put up with nail trimming, tooth brushing, vet visits and the months of insulin injections he had to go through with a wagging tail and smile on his face. He was a favorite at every vet clinic he ever went to. He also became my constant office buddy when I started working from home and his absence now has shattered my heart. I will miss him forever, my sweet baby boy.