In Loving Memory

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.

Arabella (Pooks) was the first in my pack and an incredibly special little girl. My heart is breaking without her. Arabella had many adventures in her life. Some bad, but mostly good. She survived mega colon as a puppy, eating a battery and eating rat poisoning! She had an eye removed and didn’t miss a beat. We always said she was like a cat with nine lives. She is the one who found Howie. Looking out the window during her vet appointment, she saw him and that was it…he was coming home with us. She floated in the pool, wore little designer dresses, pearls and crystals, she drove from texas to Santa Fe and stayed in a beautiful bed and breakfast there, explored their national forest, and had the whole driving adventure there and back with her brothers and sisters. She was one of the first models for Chewy. She had great costumes for Halloween. She loved bubbles and snow. She was a professional sleeper. Most cuddly dog to sleep with ever. She loved men and they loved her. She had her routines and never let you forget them. I wept this morning when she was not here to share my frothed milk with while I drink my coffee. The memories will keep coming; 14 years worth with my precious little girl. I’ll say it again, heart ache and grief is the worst. There’s no quick fix and it hurts so much. My dogs have always meant to the world to me.

My Sweet Pica Marie – It’s been just the two of us, this last year and a half, and we’d gone through so many changes together in that short time. Our losses brought us so much closer, and I cherish those days. I miss you so much! I miss how you would boss me, that it was bedtime; how you would walk in front of me, and look back at me every few seconds – just to make sure I was there! How I would try to be a better Mom, and not share too many treats with you, but I usually gave in to your sweet face! How you finally looked at me with love, like you did with your Daddy; you were originally his Girl. I know you are now reunited with your Daddy, and Brother – Papo. I imagine you three playing in Heaven’s Yard, as you always did on Earth. Always and Forever, My Sweet Girl! Love, Mommy

Our sweet, loving, gentle, handsome Toby passed peacefully from cancer in his favorite bed and spot at home. The hole left in our hearts and home will eventually be filled with the love from all of the memories of him in our lives. He is now running free over the Rainbow Bridge with his pals Harley and Dave. Always in our hearts Toby !! XO

My sweet Snow, 🩵🐾 Nearly 12 years with you, yet forever would never have been enough. You were my son, my greatest blessing, my comfort through life’s darkest days, and the little soul who saved me. Being your mama was one of the greatest honors of my life. I kept my promise to protect you, even when it meant breaking my own heart. If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever. Thank you for choosing me and giving me a love that even death can never take away. Forever my baby. Forever my hero. Forever your Mama. 🩵🐾

Samson James you stole my heart. You were my soul pet. 2 years was not enough time with you. You were my big head. My big goofy dog but also the sweetest most gentle boy ever. I hope you are running along side Delilah. Both of you healthy and cancer free. I love you and miss you so so much my. I can't wait until I get to see you and all my other fur babies again. Run free my sweet boy.

In Loving Memory of Lana — our loyal guardian, marriage arbiter, and cherished dog-ter. Equal parts sweet companion and delightfully grumpy baddest bitch, Lana held a nearly zero-tolerance policy for strangers, tall people, and friendly golden retrievers. Yet to her parents, her devotion was absolute. She anticipated our every need, whether greeting approved guests with a welcome shoe or knowing to greet us at the door as she heard the the exact reverse-gear beeping of our car arriving home. Her heroics were unmatched, even if her skills weren't—like when she bravely leaped into the lake to "save" Dad, forcing us to save her instead. A warrior who beat cancer and amputation without a single complaint, Lana lived with unwavering spirit in her devotion to her guardians. Though her body grew tired, her mind was still sharp and loving presence remained until her peaceful final moments. We are forever grateful for the years with our sweet, spicy girl. She will be deeply missed and will be remembered always.

All you ever wanted was love All I ever wanted was more time Even when we didn't have much You stayed by my side We grow up together I don't know why Dogs in our twenties can't live our whole lives -Dan + Shay