In Loving Memory

Cody, you were the greatest ball catcher, a great swimmer, the happiest greeter, and an adventurous hiker. Every moment we spent with you was a treasure, and you were the greatest gift we ever received! Thank you for coming into our lives. We will meet again across the rainbow bridge. Now you are joining Brady and Hunter in heaven, and we hope you have a wonderful time, just like the old days. We love you forever.

Thursday I lost a piece of my heart after 16 years together. 💔 My sweet Gizmo, my best friend, crossed the rainbow bridge today. For so many years, you were my comfort, my joy, and my constant. You were there through every high and every low, loving me in a way only you could. The house feels quieter, emptier… and my heart aches more than words can explain. I keep looking for you, wishing for one more cuddle, one more look, one more moment. Thank you for every memory, every tail wag, every ounce of unconditional love. You were more than a pet — you were family, you were my heart. Run free, my sweet Gizmo. No more pain, no more confusion. Just endless fields and peace. 🌈🐾 I will miss you every single day until I see you again.

Hoy nuestro corazón ♥️ está roto por tu partida dejaste un hueco inmenso en nuestras almas ,te vamos a extrañar mucho mi “Hermosa Lola “fuiste mi primer amor guau guau 🐶 por 14 años llenaste mi vida y mi casa de alegría con tu forma de ser tan única exigente ,mandona ,con esas mirada tapatía que me dabas tan llenas de amor 😍 te voy a extrañar y amar toda la vida mi bello angelito de cuatro patas 🐾♥️♥️♥️🐶04/10/26

Misty, Spending the last 14 years with you was a pleasure. You were always a calm quiet reassurance. While you weren’t the typical dog you were the one I needed. From getting me out of bed or off the couch. You always made your presence known. You’ll always be my bestest girl. Forever Sweet Sixteen. 🌈🌈

Chuy, you were never just a dog—you were family. You stood by us through our hardest moments and shared in our happiest ones. We love you more than words can hold, and we’ll carry you with us always. Thank you for giving our lives meaning and filling our hearts the way you did. We’ll never forget you. Rest easy, big boy—we’ll see you again someday

Missy Girl, life without you will never be the same….. Loving you was so easy, you were the epitome of a perfect pet! We will miss the greets at the door, the hair all over the place, your presence and cheer each and everyday! We just want to thank you for 16yrs of the most memorable times! This party of 6 will remain as it is! There will ALWAYS be a spot for you no matter where we all end up!! We love you MIssy, ALWAYS and FOREVER!!!!!

We miss you, and still see you in the house, on the garden path, in our hearts. I met Ethel, an active 7 month old black lab mix who had been abandoned with her littermates in the middle of a bitter winter night, at the Alcona County Farmer's Market in late June of 2011. They called her "Asia" then which just didn't suit her. You could tell immediately. I was 50 years old and still mourning a previous family pet Lucy who had died in April 1010 . We were hosting at our Lake Huron cottage several buddies of our then 14 year old Son so I was happy to sneak away and meet this special wiggly gal who a neighbor suggested I meet. It was love a first sight. The next week, my husband John met Ethel at the Alcona Animal Shelter in Lincold, MI on the 2011 4th of July holiday weekend. We agreed to take her just for one night. 15 1/2 years later, we said good-bye to our old gal just yesterday. She was am amazing water dog, dock diver and fast runner who in later years slowed down with joint issues and leg pain, likely from all the jumping. We were gifted to have her in our lives for such a long time. But it doesn't hurt any less now that she is gone. I see her with me now, looking up from her bed, or ambling around the backyard path, as she was moving so slowly at the end. Thank you, Ethel, for the gift of you. With our love, John & Julie

Lily was the kindest, sweetest, smartest most loving dog in the world. She never met a stranger she didn’t want to kiss. She loved children, always patient and gentle. She changed so many people view of what the pit bull breed CAN be when given enough love. She will be missed dearly.

I’m going to miss you for a million lifetimes, my little mama’s boy. Your insistence that everything is your way, your raspy little meow, your matching white hi-tops, and how you always wanted to be touching your mama. You were my heart and soul, my little Chesi man. Mama loves you. Thank you for choosing me.

My baby, my rock, my everything please know I loved you with my entire being. The loss of you is immeasurable and the pain is unbearable. Run free and wild.