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Sammy

I want to pay tribute to our born and raised Newfoundland girl Sammy … aka SamSam, Sama Ama, Pickle, Poppy, Samalama and Sweet Pea.

Sammy wasn’t a frou frou dog as was evident, even as a pup that she was an independent, muscular and active Chesapeake Bay Retriever. For her first three years we were bringing our property that we moved into back to its original potential from the years of overgrowth. As we weeded, pruned, dug and planted, Sammy thought that she was a wonderful helper. A hole filled with water for a tree was a chance for a ball drop and plunge. A newly planted Butterfly Bush was pulled and paraded as a new prize. She loved to run the trails and woods around us whilst always looking back to be sure that her people were in sight. Swimming was her favourite with never ending energy and excitement. Her special talent was that she was able to retrieve two tennis balls stacked on top of each other in her mouth, we always thought that was impressive! She could lay on her side and shimmy under the gate, not to leave our property, just because she could. She could entertain herself by making a game of tossing a piece of mulch in the air or a fallen apple. When she greeted you it was always with a toothy grin, it was best kind!

Sam was never a cuddle bug, but always wanted to be in our company. She was content to lay by our feet, to have us in her sights. At times she would jump up and lay over our lap if she wanted to be extra close and have her ears rubbed. She enjoyed having some affection from guests to our home, but only if she initiated it.

Sammy felt that it was her job to protect our property. She knew every inch of it and would walk her patrol making sure the squirrels, birds and occasional rabbit knew that this was her place. There’s a Spruce tree in the backyard with the branches low enough for to go under where she would head to scratch her back.

Her favourite spots in the house were to lay in front of the patio doors or in the front foyer where she would keep watch of her domain and in her later years to enjoy the patch of sunshine.

She was a tough girl and she loved life, but most of all she loved her people. She was the most loyal of dogs. The only one that she may have loved more was a Chesapeake that we renamed Jackson when we adopted him from the SPCA at the age of five. At the time he was one year older than Sam and she was smitten. So much so, that when we had to say goodbye to him December 2020 Christmas Eve, she was adrift and mourned for him until the Spring of 2021. We knew that we had our silly SamSam back was when we were out working on the property and she found a piece of mulch and started to play!

Our 3 1/2 year old Jagger, is a lovely boy who Sam treats as the much younger brother who needs to be corrected or tolerated when he is being to rambunctious or won’t share his toy. She squeezes her eyes shut when he runs too close during his Zoomies outside, but she is happy when he gives her some kisses and lays down to keep her company.

Thank you our beautiful girl for choosing us. Thank you for your Chessie smiles. Thank you our loyal and loving companion. You were a wonderful energy who we were blessed to have had in our lives.

The unconditional love that is given by these beautiful beings just splits our hearts open every time we have to say goodbye. May Jessie, Charley and Jackson be waiting for you Sammy to run, swim and explore as Chessies do … whilst checking behind for their people

08/03/10 to 03/19/25


Pet parents: Gary and Lisa Knopp
Siblings?:
Favourite toys: Anything that she could chew
Birth/gotcha date: 2010-08-03
Death date: 2025-03-19
Favourite Activity: Playing and helping
Favourite food: Banana
Least favourite thing: Being away from her family
Friends: Jackson and Jagger

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Fin (Finley)

He loved chasing his brother around the house and jumping on him, which always led into a play fight.
He loved crawling underneath the bedsheets to cuddle. If I was still asleep, he would pull on my hair until I woke up and lifted the top sheet for him to crawl in.
If there was an empty basket or box around, he was in it.


Nicknames: Mom’s sook. Mom’s boy.
Pet parents: Sherri
Siblings: Eddie (orange cat) Angel & Spanner (dogs)
Favourite toys: Bouncy balls. Cat nip stuffies. Pom poms.
Birth/gotcha date: 2019-06-20
Death date: 2025-02-06
Favourite Activity: Playing catch with his bouncy balls.
Favourite food: Chicken lickables
Least favourite thing: Hard food or any kind

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Glorie

I feel so privileged to have shared a unique, strong, enduring animal companionship with you in this life for 15 years.

My kaleidoscope- holding so many of my joys and grief, endlessly transitioning, all shared with you as my constant. Ever stoical. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust- I like to think we will come back as flowers or a tree, intertwined.

I hope to always feel the glee and comfort you brought to me and to so many people in your life. Your softness brought out the softness in others and in me — and I loved experiencing that with you, because of you.

Your physiotherapy videos has brought a lot of joy to many family and friends the last 3 years. Thank you for these joys amongst so many more.

Always a puppy to so many and so many times I enjoyed of late correcting people, telling them you were not a puppy. The day Corey and I picked you up on that Stratford farm I will always remember. A Pyrenees golden mix on a Kijiji ad who was supposed to guard the sheep but was too playful.

You enriched my life. Rest in peace my sweetheart. please visit me. I will squeal when I see you next.

Mom and I would like to thank Compassion at Home- their professionalism is unmatched. A beautiful peaceful end for my beautiful girl with Dr Furey and Mark.

Life is cruel and sweet but you were always sweet..

The polar bear sleeps.


Nicknames: Glorebear
Pet parents: Allison Osmond
Siblings: Agnes
Favourite toys: her snuffle blankets puzzles
Birth/gotcha date: 2010-02-01
Death date: 2025-03-31
Favourite Activity: physiotherapy at the VSC
Favourite food: ice-cream
Least favourite thing: not being able to sleep on the deck
Friends: Agnes, Angel, Reese, Winston, Zoe

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Molly

Molly was our 5 o’clock shadow. Wherever we went, she followed. She loved adventures in the woods, cuddles in bed, and going for road trips in the truck. She was happy just being by our side and we will carry her in our hearts until the end of time! <3



Pet parents: Jonathan Clouter & Noelle Connors
Siblings: Coors, Leela, Bender & Phoebe
Favourite toys: Her orange gorilla
Birth/gotcha date: 2009-09-20
Death date: 2025-03-23
Favourite Activity: Running and cuddling with her mom and dad
Favourite food: Cheese and Vienna Sausages
Least favourite thing: Getting her nails trimmed

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Bella

So many beautiful memories of B. She was one of a kind and we miss her so very much.


Nicknames: Squirrel, Bean, B, Wild Bill
Pet parents: Kristin and Adam Brothers
Siblings: Cooper and Kobe
Favourite toys: Christmas Bear
Birth/gotcha date: 2007-10-12
Death date: 2025-01-14
Favourite Activity: Squirrel stretches and walks
Favourite food: Pancakes with whipped cream, apple, toast, cc muffins
Least favourite thing: Getting dried off after the rain
Friends: Scooter, Kelbie, Caleb, Molly, Ginger and Mickey

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Sasha Devine

The day she went for a drive with her Dad in the truck, sat upfront, loving it. She spotted a huge Moose on the roadside and went ballistic barking at it. She would dance with us when we did. Watched and patiently waited for Rosie (yellow lab) to show up on the TV on Saturday nights on The Mainland Kitchen Ban live show, she’d bark like crazy. She’d run to the window and watch for her Dad when I’d tell her he’s coming home. Her dad was her favourite person


Nicknames: Sasha Boo
Pet parents: Jason & Tish Devine
Siblings: Noah, Griffin, Colleen’s, Connor, and her boy Toby
Favourite toys: Dickie and ball
Birth/gotcha date: 2015-11-14
Death date: 2025-03-17
Favourite Activity: Swimming, watching TV, on the bike with Dad
Favourite food: Candy Canes, Cheezies, Mr.Freezies, Fudge Sticks
Least favourite thing: Nail trims
Friends: Toby, Lucky, Mia, Max, Uri, but her best friend was her dad

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Rozie

Rozie lived to be almost 18 years old. She enjoyed her alone time and could be found cuddling up in our King-sized bed. She was a bossy big sister to Skiver and Dory and she let them know that she was in charge. She was dearly loved and will be furever missed.


Pet parents: Penney Family
Siblings: Dory (cat) and Skiver (dog)
Favourite toys: She loved chasing bubbles
Birth/gotcha date: 2007-10-15
Death date: 2025-03-25
Favourite Activity: Rozie loved to sleep where she could be warm. She would find a sunbeam to lay down under. In her younger days she would go outside if it was warm, and sleep under a cedar tree.
Favourite food: Chicken; Temptations
Least favourite thing: Being teased by Dory


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Rocco

Rocco was a great little guy, he was a little toy poodle with a big heart and big personality, He would often go next door to visit his best buddy libby.
He loved going to bed with his human brother. He would sit for hours just to be with you



Pet parents: Denise & Dwayne
Siblings: Roxy , Lily
Favourite toys: Little soccer ball, chick, purple dinosaur
Birth/gotcha date: 2012-03-01
Death date: 2025-03-20
Favourite Activity: Cuddling, going in the car
Favourite food: Loved getting a chip
Least favourite thing: Having to go in his kennel
Friends: His best buddy was Libby

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Ella Bishop

Hiking and swimming at three pond with Mom. Visiting Nan and Pop in the country. Escaping the yard and roaming the streets of Paradise. Sleepovers with Peter, stealing sausages and rummaging through the garbage while Mom was out. Going to work with my mom to visit the kids <3


Nicknames: Ella Bo Bella/Queen E
Pet parents: Nadine Bishop/Brad Martin
Siblings: Brooke, Brayden, Nora, Sophie and Odin
Favourite toys: Spikey squeaky balls/Stuffies
Birth/gotcha date: 2016-11-04
Death date: 2025-03-25
Favourite Activity: Hiking, swimming, chasing Sophie
Favourite food: Spaghetti, cookies and ice cream
Least favourite thing: Remote control trucks
Friends: Peter and Stormy <3


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Holly

Eating our nightly cereal together

Pet parents: Anna & Andy
Favourite toys: Toy dog Brownie
Birth/gotcha date: 2006-11-24
Death date: 2025-02-06
Favourite Activity: Cuddling with dad
Favourite food: Vanilla Ice Cream
Least favourite thing: Getting her bath