2025 Memorials

It is with great sadness that I had to say goodbye to my beloved Lola, a sweet lovable dachshund who filled my life with such love and happiness for 13 amazing years. Lola had a personality that was magnetic – she loved everyone she met, and they loved her. Some might call her a bit of a “diva” and I would always agree. Lola had more outfits and bling than her human mom. Lola loved the beach, swimming and going for rides in the Jeep and especially when the Jeep turned into a Tim Horton Drive-thru – she would just have to appear at the window and would get her favorite Timbit. Though small in stature, she had an enormous presence wherever she went, and her gentle nature made her a best friend to everyone she met.

Lola is survived by her human mom, Michelle, and not a day goes by that Lola is not thought of, spoken about and immensely missed. They made many great memories over the years and those memories will forever be cherished.

Lola, you will always be loved, and you were more than a pet, you were a faithful friend and companion for 13 wonderful years. Rest peacefully and thank you for all the love and joy you gave. You were my favorite hello and my hardest goodbye.

Eve came into our lives June 2021. She was a little barn kitten and became a best friend and companion very quickly to our 3-year-old son. Our son picked the name Eve to represent the love he had for Wall-E (Pixar). A year later we welcomed a baby that she loved and snuggled right away. Throughout our short but loving 3 years with our Evie, she enjoyed sneaking away with goldfish crackers (which soon became her treat), laying in the sunshine, and playing in forts with the kids. We will forever miss her greeting us at our front door - running no matter if she was napping - when she heard our keys jingle outside. We cannot thank her enough for being such a wonderful, loving girl. For bringing our family so much closer and creating memories that we will talk about forever. We are so sorry to have lost Evie so young, but it goes to show that it doesn't take long for a little kitty to have such a lasting impact.
Rest with the stars and clouds until we meet again - Mom, Dad, F & A ❤

Our sweetest Mollie girl, you will forever stay alive in our memories and in our hearts. You are missed.

Willow passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Southside Animal Clinic on March 7, 2025. We had to make the difficult decision to say goodbye to her just six weeks after an unfortunate cancer diagnosis, which made her suffer more with each passing day.
Our house is so quiet now without her here to sing to or have the ability to pet her silky, soft fur. We will miss listening to her meows, chirps, purrs and watching her put her helpful keyboard and 'technical' skills to use on the laptop.
When she wasn't napping on one of her endless couches, she'd tour her window perches to 'supervise' local wildlife outside. She also loved waiting for food to dispense from her automatic feeder, as she absolutely loved to eat!
We'll always love & miss you 'Pookie', 'Willonator' and 'Boo Boo.' Thanks for the fun times we had with you over the almost 10 years you were part of our family! We wish it could have been for many more XoXo

I will miss you. You were the sweetest boy, always loved to cuddle. My heart is broken without you. Fly high my sweet boy.
Love always your momma, Gail.

It is with heavy hearts that Bogie has crossed the rainbow bridge peacefully at home in his 13th year. He was very stoic to the end when the pain just became too much. He was such a kind and gentle soul, who loved spending his days socializing at the dog park, playing with friends, and hanging out with humans getting pets and scratches. He loved the outdoors no matter the weather, and having a nice long nap in his bed after a hard day's play.

Freddy, our beloved member of our family, was a bundle of enthusiasm who made every day brighter. His playful energy, soulful gaze, quirky looks and loving heart brought immeasurable joy to our lives. Freddy, you were our hero and constant source of love—you will never be forgotten. 🐾✨

Our hearts are broken. On Monday March 24, 2025 we said goodbye to our sweet Mikey.
Mikey, the first time we laid eyes on you, we knew you would be a big part of our family. Little did we know then that we would be blessed to have you in our lives for 18 precious years. You were my shadow and always right there by my side. You gave us so much joy, laughter and love. Our house is empty without you and we miss you big time.
Mikey we love you and miss you so much, a day does not go by without thinking of you. You will always and forever be in our hearts and in our prayers. Rest in peace our sweet boy❤️

Rascal came to me as rescue. A small Yorkie with the attitude of a pit bull. He was in charge. My dog, Honey, soon changed that. Rascal loved Honey. He also loved snuggles, walks, stuffed toys and ruling the yard. He made himself my guard dog. He still was my guard dog, as the angels took him.

Trip joined our family in 2018 after being rescued from Mexico. Despite heartworm and losing a leg, he adapted with love and resilience. He supported us through cancer, cuddled our newborns, and guarded our home. From street dog to loyal protector, Trip's love changed our lives forever

Julius was truly a very special feline who brought immeasurable joy to our lives. He was more than just a cat; he was a steadfast companion, a source of endless amusement and a gentle sweet presence in our home. His unconditional love and loyalty were constants in our lives, reminding us of the deep bond that can exist between humans and animals.

Julius came into our home as a neighbourhood stray that we ultimately rescued from the Animal Shelter when we discovered he had been picked up at the top of our street. Right away he remembered us as the people who would feed him. When we brought him home, the neighbours probably heard him purring loudly as he was so happy to be back at a home he always liked. He was a companion to our other orange tabby Simba. They would play chase around the house. People would say I don’t like cats, but I like Julius. When company came over, he wouldn’t run and hide but instead would come up for a rub and settle down beside them purring. More than one neighbour was seen rubbing him as he did flip flops at the end of our driveway.

When the vet showed us the X-Ray that truly showed how sick Julius was, we knew it was the best thing for him that we let him go. It was time to end his pain. We would like to thank the caring and hardworking staff of Southside Animal Hospital who looked after Julius during his medical challenges.

Although Julius is no longer with us, his spirit and the memories that we shared will remain in our hearts forever. He leaves behind a legacy of love and happiness. Julius will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

In 2013, our family made the trip to Cooperslane Kennels to pick up our new puppy. We called her Scout. We called her lots of endearing nicknames like Bushy, and Big. We discovered quickly that Scout was the perfect fit for our family. We shared laughs and fun times and snuggles with her. On April 16, 2025, we had the hardest and saddest day. We said goodbye to our most beloved girl, just two weeks shy of her 12th birthday. Scout was diagnosed with a mass on her spleen in January. We monitored her for weeks. Mainly, she loved people, especially her family, but also strangers on the street who would stop and pet her. She was the quintessential lab, lover of all food and snacks, except fruit and vegetables. Some of her favourite places to be were on the couch or lounging on the bed, getting all the pets, or laying in the grass in the backyard and occasionally barking at bikers who dared to ride on the hill behind our house. But her most favourite place was the pool. Swimming at every chance she got. We will miss her forever. She was the best part of us. In the words of our 15-year-old son, “She was so good.” He is right, and we told her so every day. Rest in peace our dearest Scout.

My girl Tinga came to my home as a rescue. I was extremely cautious as she did not come with very much information.... but all that was squashed in less than 24 hours. Our bond started immediately and only grew much stronger over time. She loved LONG walks, the beach, car rides, canoe rides, camping... she just loved life and adventure! Right until the bitter end she remained a force to be reckoned with – sassy and stubborn, but oh so kind and gentle. There are no words to explain the deep love I have for her. I also carry the deepest pain for her loss. She truly took a piece of my heart with her to Rainbow Bridge. Run girl, be free! I love you so much ♥️

We were blessed to share 18 beautiful years together. Through all of life’s biggest moments—joys and heartbreaks, changes and milestones—you were there. A constant companion, always by my side, offering love in the purest form.

Though you only weighed 8 pounds, your presence was enormous. You loved with your whole heart, and nothing made you happier than belly rubs and simply being near.

You were more than a pet, you were family, a soul deeply entwined with ours. The love we shared was something truly rare, and it can never be repeated.

Rest in peace, our sweet girl. You were, and always will be, so deeply loved.

After 9 wonderful years, the time arrived, when we have had to say that tough goodbye to you, our dear furry boy Johnny. You were a sweet, quiet and gentle kitty. You frequently carried your most-cherished toys to us in your mouth, while you attempting to get our attention, with a muffled meow. You did this all hours of the day and night lol, and were so proud, when we praised you, for sharing your "catches". You waited, every day, at the door for us to come home, like a dog. You hated fish but really loved natural peanut butter and cheese. Home life now feels empty without you. Although you were a little man, your presence added massive love and life to our home. There is now a hole in our hearts and an unexpected silence. After adopting you, and your right-hand man Kyle, from Pets Friends for Life, our lives filled up with the sounds of rumbling purrs, crazy moments of zoomies, warm cuddles and tons of love. Johnny, you outlived dear Kyle, however you were both treasured and loved, during the years we were fortunate enough to share with you both. We love and miss you so much Johnny. May you be happy and healthy now, cuddling with your "brother" Kyle and all the much-loved pets we've said goodbye to. Sweet dreams our little man Johnny 🐺💗

We also would like to add a special thank you, to the caring, considerate staff at Southside Animal Clinic, for helping us through this difficult time. They have been our veterinarians for over 28 years and have enjoyed and loved our pets, almost as much as we have.