Month: January 2026

Our every day moments of quiet companionship, first time seeing him at the SPCA, sharing food off our plates with him, watching him sleep by the fire, enjoying time outside together, watching him be the life of the party, slow blinking, and snuggling.

Nicknames: The Little Boy, The Handsome Boy
Pet parents: Dawn and Chris Gardner
Siblings: Pumpkin and Pekoe Gardner
Favourite toys: Grey mice
Birth/gotcha date: 2016-01-04
Death date: 2025-12-20
Favourite Activity: Sleeping by the fire
Favourite food: Cake and coffee
Least favourite thing: Intruders (cats in the yard)

Dobby loved her time spent around the bay at nan’s and pops, on her walks, swims in the pond and trips to the dump with pop. She loved stealing the sticks we had for campfires and had a blast chewing each and every part of them. She loved chasing after Louie and basking in the sun in the back yard. Our memories of Dobby are endless. Although her time was short, she lived life to the fullest. She was the happiest pup despite the many challenges that she faced. We love and miss you so much.

Nicknames: Dobby Doobers, Mom’s Baby Girl
Pet parents: Stacey and Tim Connors
Siblings: Louie
Favourite toys: Her caterpillar, platypus and all of the sticks
Birth/gotcha date: 2023-02-03
Death date: 2025-12-08
Favourite Activity: Belly rubs, walks with mom and helping dad with the wood (mostly stealing the junks and chewing on them)
Favourite food: Red peppers and timbits
Least favourite thing: Blueberries and when Louie would steal her spot on the bed.
Friends: Holly and Layla

Our favourite memories of Echo include walks at Southland Dog Park, Goober Silly Personality, and Endless Cuddles

Pet parents: Ashley Tarrant
Siblings: Luna, Mindy
Favourite toys: Bear Stuffie, Balls
Birth/gotcha date: 2015-02-18
Death date: 2026-01-10
Favourite Activity: Cuddling
Favourite food: Bacon
Least favourite thing: Raspberry Kisses

Our favourite memory of Smokey is her cuddling with her mom Whiskers

Pet parents: Marg Bartlett
Favourite toys: Cat tower
Birth/gotcha date: 2013-09-29
Death date: 2026-01-09
Favourite Activity: Looking outside
Favourite food: Temptations
Least favourite thing: Dogs
Friends: Her Aunt Debbie and Her Mom Whiskers

Candy used to follow us around everywhere and was dubbed our little shadow. She always loved going to the cabin and fetching a stick in the water and swimming. As she got older, she enjoyed going in the kayak with Jenelle. She had a beautiful smile and she was quite the diva. Always took little dainty bites of whatever she was given. She loved cuddling up in the dog bed with her fur siblings, Maggie and Jessie. She will be forever missed and loved.

Nicknames: Babes, Diva
Pet parents: Gennette, Steve and Jenelle
Siblings: Jessie and Maggie
Favourite toys: Anything she could retrieve
Birth/gotcha date: 2012-08-04
Death date: 2026-01-10
Favourite Activity: Swimming
Favourite food: Slice of cheese
Least favourite thing: Getting nails cut
Friends: Chrissy and Sophie

Oakley used to crawl up and lay between our legs, with his head on our chest. He’d sleep there for as long as we’d let him. He once grabbed a knife off the counter, pointy side out, and when we tried to catch him, he started chasing us and we had to run away from him. He thought it was the best time and we were frightened we were going to get stabbed.

Nicknames: Oak, Oakey, Oakey Pokey, Sir Oakington
Pet parents: Jonathan and Christine Loder
Favourite toys: Socks
Birth/gotcha date: 2013-11-10
Death date: 2026-01-07
Favourite Activity: Sleeping
Favourite food: Anything he could steal off the counter
Least favourite thing: Not having his people with him

Hi, I’m Lucy. When Dad picked me up halfway across the island, it was love at first sight. The first year was a bit rough. They didn’t quite understand my chewing or prime rib stealing at first, but they learned quickly. Bull Terriers come with a lot of quirkiness, and I had plenty to share.

Walks were never really my thing. My happiest days were spent lying in the sunshine at home or at our trailer, my absolute favourite place to be.

Hunter and Drew spoiled me endlessly. I slept with Hunter every night, stealing his blankets and pillow to make sure he didn’t get too hot. Drew kept me well fed with pizza crusts, and I was always right behind Dad in the kitchen, watching closely in case something landed in my dish. More than anything, I loved snuggling with my humans and making sure everyone took their naps seriously.

Thank you for giving me the best life, filled with love, treats, and always paying the cheese tax.

Now, I’m off to soak up the sun.

Pet parents: Baxter & Carla Boyd
Siblings: Hunter & Drew
Favourite toys: A blanket to snuggle.
Birth/gotcha date: 2014-01-14
Death date: 2026-01-11
Favourite Activity: Lying in the sun, naps.
Favourite food: Cheese
Least favourite thing: Nail trims and bath time

Our favourite memories of Kujo are going to the pond for walks, enjoying really nice days out in the good weather going to the dog park, spending time with each other and spending time with all the family

Nicknames: Kujo
Pet parents: Brady Boland
Siblings: Bradley, Cody, Pam, Raymond, Kaitlyn
Favourite toys: Tennis balls basketballs
Birth/gotcha date: 2010-05-09
Death date: 2025-12-31
Favourite Activity: Going around the pond for walks
Favourite food: Cheeseburgers
Least favourite thing: Jigs dinner
Friends: Mittens figgle stick

Our favourite memory of Koda is the day we adopted him

Nicknames: Koda bear
Pet parents: The Fosts
Favourite toys: Treats
Birth/gotcha date: 2013-03-23
Death date: 2026-01-03
Favourite Activity: Being with family
Favourite food: Moose
Least favourite thing: Baths

Batman was just the best boy. He loved everyone and everyone loved him back. ♥
He was so loyal to his family, and he loved to be snuggled up next to someone while they pet him.
Batman was truly the most patient dog. He was gentle, he absolutely adored our kids, and he had a very special bond with his human sister, Rae.
We will love him forever and we feel so lucky that he was ours for 13.5 years. ♥

Nicknames: Bruce Wayne, Bobby
Pet parents: Andrew and Deidre Holm
Siblings: Rae and Piers and his dog brother, Brick
Favourite toys: His stuffed blue toy and tennis balls
Birth/gotcha date: 2012-08-20
Death date: 2025-12-30
Favourite Activity: Walking and laying outside in very cool temperatures
Favourite food: Cheese and mini marshmallows
Least favourite thing: Getting wet lol
Friends: Mike his golden retriever cousin