In Loving Memory

While I write this with the heaviest of heart because my boy is no longer Earthside… instead of focusing on the sadness I just wanted some time to reminisce and celebrate the 14 years and 3 months I have had the pleasure of caring and loving him. 

This last Saturday, we said goodbye to Aquiles, and we are heartbroken. The house feels quieter and emptier. This morning, he didn't wake me up for breakfast, and we miss him tremendously. It will take us a long time to adjust. He was, is, and always will be a part of our family. I've been looking through our photos over and over again, remembering so many moments and adventures we shared together. We loved him every single day and gave him the best life we possibly could. More importantly, we made sure that he was always cared for, never alone, and able to be with us wherever life took us. That's how we lived together. We enjoyed every moment by his side, and in every important decision we made, he was always considered and included. We adapted to life together. He loved food (all of it!), his ball, going for walks, and being with us. More than anything, he loved attention. He was incredibly obedient and became my "Velcro dog." Because I was fortunate enough to work from home many days, I got to spoil him, cuddle him, and spend countless hours by his side. In return, he gave me peace, helped me relax, and made me laugh with his silly antics. He would always ask for a few minutes to play, and in his own way, he helped me focus on what truly matters in life. He also loved being challenged with new commands and learning new things. He was intelligent, eager to please, and remarkably obedient. At the same time, he commanded respect. He had a strong personality, and he always protected us, especially my wife, her sister Petunia, and our family. The loss and pain we feel today can never outweigh everything he gave us: his companionship, his funny quirks, his unique personality, his friendship, and the joy he brought into our lives. Aquiles, Thank you for everything you gave us and taught us during these nearly 13 years, my friend. You leave behind countless memories, my little guy, my shorty, my handsome boy, my blondie, my champion, my gladiator, my foodie, my troublemaker, my spoiled sweetheart. One day, we will be together again. In the meantime, take care of the one you already know who needs looking after, and wait for us there. We will miss you until then. ❤️🐾

Shilo was the best girl she was quick to learn and loved her pets and humans

Fiona will never be forgotten. She was such a huge part of our lives, for so long, we don't even know how to function without her. Please read Fiona's story, and share your memories of her with us.

Forever my Mr. Baby, Oct. 2013 - Sep. 2026

15 years, one month, and 14 days… You came to me when Mom had just gone when the house had learned to hold its breath when every room seemed full of her and every silent at her name. I did not know that I needed you. Perhaps you did… You curled yourself beside my grief, as if it weren’t nothing strange as if sorrow were simply another place where a cat might choose to sleep. And somehow day by day you taught me that love could stay even when someone could not. 15 years one month and 14 days. That is how long you have been here long enough to become part of the shape of my life. You’ve watched the seasons change, watched me become someone. My younger self could never have imagined you were there for the ordinary mornings, for lonely nights for laughter, for tears that I tried to hide. You never asked me to explain, you only stayed. And now your paws are tired. Your body is telling me what my heart refuses to understand that loving you means I can’t ask you to stay forever. I wish I could make a bargain with God who waits beyond this life, give back my years give back my mother give back anything if it meant one more season with you. But I know that isn’t how love works. Sometimes love is holding on sometimes it is letting go with both hands trembling. So now that you’ve gone go knowing this, you were never just my cat. You were the small warm heartbeat that found me at the edge of loss. You were comfort without questions, you were companionship in the quiet, you were a living thread between the life I had lost and the life I was learning to live. And perhaps somewhere beyond all the doors I cannot open my mother will be waiting. Perhaps she will know you. Perhaps she will smile and say “ there you are you took good care of her!” and you being you will probably walk past her as though you have somewhere to be then circle back curl into her lap and make yourself at home. 15 years, one month, and 14 beautiful days. Not long enough. But long enough to change your life. Long enough to be loved. Long enough to be family. So rest now, my sweet boy you don’t have to be brave anymore. I’ll carry you with me in the quiet places, in the sunlight, windows, in the sound of a purr I will forever imagine hearing. And when I miss you, which I already do, I will remember the day you came to me when my heart was broken. And how without ever knowing it you help put it back together. Thank you for staying. Thank you for finding me. And thank you for 15 years, one month, and 14 days of love. I will always love you and miss you, Fonzy. Oh my sweet Fonzy..

Today we had to say goodbye to our sweet Jax. After 13 wonderful years, we had to make the hardest decision a family can make. Jax was an incredible dog. He was loving, loyal, gentle, and simply a very good boy. He gave us 13 years of unconditional love, companionship, and memories that we will carry with us forever. He was deeply loved, and he knew it. We were blessed to have him in our lives, and although our hearts are broken, we are grateful for every day we had with him. Run free, Jax. You were a very good dog, and you will always be loved. ❤️🐾

Maddie was a feisty but sweet baby! We will miss her everyday, especially waiting for an egg in her bowl! We will miss her “glitter” (fur) everywhere. We love you forever Maddie!

Nina, you were the best dog anyone could ever ask for. 🤍🐾 You brought so much light, love, and happiness into our family and always knew how to put a smile on our faces. You were more than just a dog you were a part of our family and will always hold a special place in our hearts. Now you get to be our guardian angel, watching over our family from above. 👼🏼🐾 We love you so much and miss you more than ever. Thank you for giving us so many beautiful memories, so much love, and the best years of our lives. Until we meet again, keep watching over us, our sweet Nina. 🤍 Te Amo Mamita

Stella was such a funny girl. She had the best personality. She didn’t care for noise and often hid under the covers on my bed. On a rainy day there was always a lump in my bed where she felt safe.