2023 Memorials

I had Snoopy for 12 years. He was a great companion and friend. Well known all over my neighbourhood. We traveled all over the province to watch my granddaughter play competitive soccer. Snoopy always in tow. I will miss him dearly.

Friday, March 10, 2023
And then there was beautiful Buffy.
Dogs were my preference in earlier years ... my second husband being a cat lover & having two cats at once Wowie!
I thank all of you for the beautiful card you sent me this week and for your services over the years....
I think I am ready to retire at 81.

Our dear sweet girl crossed the rainbow bridge on April 26, 2023. Just writing this brings tears to my eyes, she was my side kick, unconditional love both ways. She is missed deeply…so much so, that the tears still fall & will for a long time.
Carlee loved the beach & enjoying walking along the waters edge just enough so to get her legs wet. When she did, she would look up at me … look at me momma!
Thank you to all the staff at Southside for all you do for our fur babies.❤️

Niko was deeply loved by his mommy Eliana and daddy Del. Also loved by his entire family and his buddy Papa. We will miss hearing his bark and his pitter patter around the house. He was a loveable dog. Mommy will miss you right by her side where ever I go. RIP Niko. Mommy misses you so much. Love you long time my precious fur baby Nik Nik.
August 17,2007 January 5,2023 ❤️

“Our sweet Hunter… 13 years of unconditional love. You’ve been with us since the day you were born. You are now free to run with your momma and besties again. The sadness is overwhelming for our family but grief is a price we pay for love.”

Molly Bacon
Born: Dec. 30/06 Laid To Rest: Jun. 01/23 (16 1/2 Yrs. Old)
Breed: Shih Tzu / King Charles Cavalier Spaniel
Molly was a loyal and true friend and companion. Where you went, so did she. You never got tired of looking at her cute little face.
She had her customs and routines, and always managed to get what she wanted. She brought such joy and love. She will always be in our hearts and lovingly missed.
Rest in Peace My Good Friend.

Roxy was the most wonderful dog we could have asked for. Her life may have not started out easy, but she lived a life of comfort and freedom till the very end. She was Aidan and Madison's first best friend she was Bryan and Amanda's first "kid." She was loved by everyone who met her. You will be forever missed Roxy Ann our beautiful, golden-eyed girl. She will be forever missed by Bryan, Amanda, Aidan, Madison and Daisy.

In memory of Watson (2010 - 2023)
Thank you so much for all the great memories you left behind.
We miss you so much buddy.

Gone to soon, Fred left an impact on everyone he met. He was a handsome, friendly, expressive, energetic, and loving dog. He truly changed our lives for the better from the very minuet he came into our home, and it will never be the same without him. He will be incredibly missed by many, but especially by us. Love you forever our bestest boy. In our hearts. Always.

Coal. June 15, 2010 - February 9, 2023
He was my conscience, my co pilot, my ever so faithful companion. Always so full of life and love to all he met. I won't just remember one or two things about him but a million little things. I will miss you until the day I die. And I will see you again.

Scarlet was adopted from a farm just outside of Glencoe. Scarlet was a fun-loving, obedient dog. She loved to go on adventures, such as camping, canoeing, hiking, where she would explore nature and make friends with the chipmunks and squirrels. She also loved collecting rocks from the lakes/beaches, and enjoyed putting them all into a pile. We will miss her many kisses, her soft fur coat, evening walks together, and all of the silly things she did that made us laugh. She made our home, a home.
We love you, Scarlet. You will always have a place in our hearts.

We are sad to share that on January 5th at 5pm our little Dixie (a.k.a Dixie-Do, Little Peanut, Skinny Minnie, Apple Dumpling) crossed the Rainbow Bridge at Southside Animal Clinic. She was a precious little girl who loved to investigate, had a large passion for food and loved to snuggle and spend time with her family. She was 12-years-old and had lived with us for 6.5 years of that time. We are so thankful she came into our lives and was such a good big sister to Rya. Her crooked-teeth smile was enough to light up any room. We love you our strong, brave little girl forever and ever. ❤️❤️

Jan 2010- May 5, 2023
It’s almost as though he knew there is only room for one king, so just before the coronation he graciously gave up his place on this earth.
But not before leaving us with these important lessons:
White couches ARE dog-friendly;
Every walk is worth it, even the short ones;
And an old dog can teach a person new tricks.
We will miss you terribly, King Walter.
Rest in peace.

Our big girl Liz was a very kind German Shepherd. She was a companion to her little buddy Ginger and crazy cat Minnie. Her bark was loud and always happy to see people that were part of her circle. She loved the snow and doing zoomies . Her backyard was Liz's sanctuary, from Spring ducks in the pool, jumping squirrels and many sunshine lazy days.
She is greatly missed by her human and mommy Mary, Mark and Sue. Thank you to all the compassionate staff at Southside. We are truly blessed to have all of you care for our many animals over the years.

On May 13th we had to say goodbye to the most amazing girl.
Mica was an absolute wonder. She may have been a Jack Russell, but she was far from typical; she was quiet, calm, and well mannered. She was an old soul who made sure we always felt her unconditional love. Mica was so genuine, wanting nothing more in life than to make everyone around her happy - and she did just that, always.
She was the perfect dog. Rest in peace sweet girl, we love you!

Sirius was such an intrepid and fearless kitten. Although he was so sick when we got him, he was incredibly brave and resilient. He loved being part of our family and having two older brothers to chase and boss around. He constantly made us laugh by trying to steal food and letting us know with his little voice when dinner was. Sirius was a great friend, always close by and eager to snuggle or be a comforting presence. He is sorely missed.

Roxy (2009-2023) - On July 2nd, we had to say our hardest goodbye when our dear Roxy crossed the Rainbow Bridge. She was our best friend for 14 years and will be greatly missed. Roxy may have been a small dog, but she had a larger-than-life personality that brought so much happiness to our friends and family. We were lucky to have her a part of our lives. She will never be forgotten.

Max - you had three brain cells, and they were for kibble, stealing my spot, and licks. So many licks. You won over everyone you met with your goofy, loving energy. Cross country drives, rock climbing, shop dog...we did it all, didn't we? Love you, you big goober.

Zeppy was a happy dog, he loved his Frisbee, his Country Paws Daycare friends, the neighborhood kids would knock on my door and ask if he could come out to play. They miss him. He was such a good dog, so beloved by all Joe and I miss him terribly. Bubba; Bubs; Bubbers; Bubza love you, forever in our hearts xxoo

So grateful you chose me as your person. You lived life on your own terms and had the nickname of Evil for the first part of our time together. Once you learned how to cuddle, it was all you wanted to do! The house is empty without you but you are forever in my heart. Love you baby girl!

Brandy made friends with everyone she met. She was loved by even non dog lovers.
Camping, swimming and outdoors were some of her favorite activities.
Thank you for the loving care she received during her 13 years from all the staff at Southside.
She will be missed by many. ❤️

Rescued at age nine after some very tough years, Tarzan was determined to enjoy every moment to the fullest. Bursting with energy, Tarzan was the puppy-est senior ever. He loved his tennis balls, his squeaky toys, his bed (better used as a ball launcher), and his select favourite humans. Every day with Catherine was his ***best day ever***.

Oso Chipres 1/15/2012 – 5/9/2023
Our dearest boy, Oso was a messy(!) puppy but despite a rocky start, became an Akita unlike any other, AKA our very good boy. Many thanks to all his many caregivers for making his life exceptional. He will be missed dearly by all and never forgotten xoxo mommy and daddy-o.

Spencer
Love leaves a memory.

December 16 2000 - November 2 2023
He was my special boy, by my side for 22 years.

My little man
Deiter Von Peiter Von Oostenhousen den Ouden aka D man crossed the rainbow bridge on May 23, 2023 at the ripe old age of 14. He was an amazing boy who loved being outside picking his own tomatoes and raspberries, and if lucky he dug up a carrot or two! He will be missed .

This is our sweet Toby. His unconditional love filled our home and our hearts with joy, love and cuddles. He was Mr. Mom to all the puppies and appreciated several treats any time. He was so gentle and loyal. He enjoyed our walks and playing with his favourite toys. He will be remembered and missed by all who loved him. ❤️❤️❤️

He was the boss around our house and biggest brother to Chloe and Jaxson. We sure miss our big boy.

He was born in a barn, but quickly taken into the house as they found he was very friendly.
He spent his first few months with a couple who found they had very bad allergies.
He was very active, pulling down a picture on the wall.
He was loved by everyone, especially women.
I miss you very much, you special boy.

Love mom x

Valerie was a one-of-a-kind pug who had nothing but love for her daughter, Honey, and her rubber chicken. She will be greatly missed by her mom Adma, her deceased father Danny, her daughter Honey as well as her uncles Corey and Terry.

Our sweet Molly lived to be 16 years, 6 months and 20 days old. She made her trip to the Rainbow Bridge May 26, 2023. I still get ‘Molly moments, and it’s been almost 4 months, I miss her so much. My husband is coping much better than I am. We still talk about her every day. I am crying as I type this, it’s been so hard. She was such a well behaved, sweet little soul.. She was a certified Therapy Dog for years until she retired. Kidney disease took her from us. That day it was so difficult to do ‘the kind thing’, but we let her go, we didn’t want to, but we knew we had to. Be at peace sweet baby and we will meet again at the Rainbow Bridge. I’m sure you miss us as much as we miss you. In the meantime, have fun with your little buddies who went to the bridge before you. Love you so much & Miss you ‘Mooey’ (her nickname). XO

When I first met Dolly, here eyes were saying to me "I want to be with you, I need you and you need me." She was correct; I needed her. God sent her to me and he knew I had dogs before, it was so good to have her. She was a big part of my life; almost human. She knew many words, a very smart and loving pet and always with me during my prayers. Everywhere I went she followed me, morning and evening. I miss her so much, the house is so empty without her. I can hear footsteps and feel she is near me all the time. She was an amazing, smart and loving pet. All dogs are amazing, but my Dolly was very special and unforgettable to me. I miss her so much.

Kahlua (Lua) Sadie McFadden born March 28th 2013 passed peacefully at home on October 13th surrounded by her family. She was loved deeply by her human parents and siblings and by her cat brothers as well. Lua loved to chase squirrels and bark whenever someone would come to the door. She went on many adventures in her 10 long years and we all believe she lived a great life. She will always be in our hearts.

My sweet girl, my buddy. Your chair and your blanket sit empty without you. Miss you deeply.

We adopted Olivia and her brother Guido from The London Humane Society back in 2008. When my Mom and I went to view her and her litter siblings, Olivia came scampering in behind all of her siblings, she was the smallest and the only one that was mostly black. We immediately fell in love with her and her brother, she has the most wonderful purrsonality. She was Miss chatty pants and had the cutest Girly belly as we called it. She had a voice and she knew how to use it, she loved her wet food and her Momma and Gramma. She had the tiniest front paws that were turned out like a ballerina, so we called her Ballerina Girl. She loved laying in the sun and stealing Gramma's bed, there is so much more that I could say about our sweet precious Girl but I know I have to keep it short. Thank you all for taking such good care of her in her last moments, it meant so much to us. We will love and miss you forever Olivia, love your Momma and Gramma.

Our Angel Keeley❤️❤️❤️

Abby was a Barbet (French Water Dog) and was the most loving, loyal and comical dog I have been blessed with being a human mom to. Everyone who met Abby just loved her and she loved them right back. She was my shadow everywhere I went and was so obedient, gentle and sweet. She was only six years old when she passed suddenly of an illness she could not recover from. Her loss has been so tragic and devastating to me and my family however, I am so very grateful for the time I had with her. Dr. Kennedy was so helpful and kind during Abby's illness which I will always remember. All of the staff at Southside have been wonderful and truly care about our furry family members!

Just before New Year's we said goodbye to Rupert (age 9). He came to us thru ARF Ontario and we will forever be grateful having this sweet handsome boy in our lives. He loved his daily walks (3-4/day) and felt it his duty to 'warn' us of passing Jeeps, performance mufflers, skateboarders... essentially anything with wheels. And what good ears he had, he could hear cucumbers being chopped and come running for a piece (same goes for chip bags) even if he was outside napping in the yard. Ru was such a strong fighter and took everything in stride, thru heartworm positive treatments, environmental allergies, surviving a stroke, and pacemaker installation surgery. Sadly he told us it was time when his kidney cancer symptoms took a turn for the worse. There is a huge hole in our hearts and home now. RIP Ru

Bernie was a great best friend and protector. We were blessed to have him for 13yrs. He enjoyed traveling and spending time at Grandma’s house. He looked forward to daily walks, often getting more than 1, and lounging in the cool grass or on snow piles in the yard. He will be greatly missed.

Tuna Owen aka Tunes and Tuna Butt
For 12 years straight this strange creature brought nothing but light and joy to others. Always happy, wiggling and always ready for a dance party. She loved the beach, rolling in smells and being the little spoon in cuddles. She had the ability to drag you across the floor playing tug and preferred sneak attack kisses. She was stubborn, demanding of her favourite treats and fiercely protective of her humans. She won the hearts of literally anyone she encountered, even the moody cats she lived with and those who were frightened of large dogs.
Her sweet face and presence is sorely missed.
There will never be another like you, sweet girl.

It's impossible to forget a dog that gave you so much to remember.
We miss you more than words can say.

February 1, 2006 – August 21, 2023
With heavy hearts, we had to say goodbye to our beautiful Mimi on August 21, 2023. Mimi came to us as a rescue and has been a special part of our lives for 17 years. She was a beloved part of our family and will be dearly missed. Mimi was pre-deceased by her awesome brother Crash, and her other furry housemates, Daisy and Boomer. She is survived by her special friend Scooby. Thank you Mimi for making our home a happier place. We will miss your sweet face, and love you forever.
A special thank you to everyone at Southside Animal Clinic for all you do, and the compassion with which you do it.

Maggie (Margaret, Magalinda, Mag-Pie) was taken suddenly and tragically after 13 years with us on Oct 14, 2023, but was surrounded by love in her final moments. Our polydactyl beauty who found us as we went shopping for cat food for her brother Wynton. The gal we didn't know we needed, but are so grateful she chose us as her family. Expert mouser, purring so loudly that Dr. Jeff couldn't even get her heart rate, and licking our noses nightly as she fell asleep beside us. We are so grateful she was able to live her best life with us, and made ours so much better. Sending you all the ear rubs Mags. We love you. XOXO

We lost our beloved Ollie recently. (2011 – 2023)
He was a wonderful, loving companion who we enjoyed for 12 beautiful years. We adopted Ollie from a rescue out of Brussels, Ontario.
He was in foster care at a home in Kitchener, and no one would take Ollie as his appearance at 1 year old suggested he was aggressive, and
Ollie also watched many of his dog playmates being adopted ahead of him. He lacked some fundamental discipline, but with time and consistent
Love and attention, became a loving pup who was treasured by all of our family. Ollie was also not used to young children, but became very familiar and patient with our 3 grandchildren.
Rest in Peace our beautiful Ollie!

Tessa was the sweetest little girl, who loved her brothers so much. She also loved her Duckie, her favourite toy who she carried everywhere. We miss you sweet girl.

My dear darling Puddin’. My best and faithful life companion for so long. Look at his dear face looking up at me. He didn’t want to leave mommy and I didn’t want to lose him. I had Puddin’ since he was 10 weeks old. He grew to be a 20-22 lb. kitty cat. He was my baby. When he was put to rest, his vitals were good, his kidneys were good but painful other complications came. I maybe should have let him go sooner. I am beginning to accept that I did my best tho’ it is still hurting me and it always will when I sit and think about him. My love for him and our love for each other is helping me to go on. Thru Covid it was him and I, him and I. Forever I will remember him and I. My dear, dear Puddin’. Love forever…mommy oxoxox.

You are forever in my heart my wonderful, intelligent, beautiful loving girl Eevie. You were the greatest joy of every day that I knew you and I thank God for getting us together even though it was only 4 short years we were soulmates from day one. Your wagging helicopter tail is missed by not only me but your friend Lacey and your Aunt Debbie. Rest in peace my love! Betty Johnson (Mommy)