Gizmo gave us the best 17 years! He was our beloved, handsome, spoiled boy. He was by my side for all the best and worst of times. Gizmo was truly a bed cat. His favourite spot was lying on my lap in bed. He enjoyed going for drives in the truck and always had the perfect view from the front seat. He loved stretching out and lazing in the sun with his best buddy Harley (buddies for 12 years). When I worked from home, he never missed a day of curling up on his blanket on the desk right next to me. Our hearts and home are forever changed! Everyday was a blessing with him and we will forever love and miss our Gizmo
Nicknames: Gizy Pet parents: Juanita & Matt Siblings: Hunter (Human Sibling) & Harley (Kitty Sibling) Favourite toys: Little mouse toy, cat nip and Lazor light Birth/gotcha date: 2007-09-15 Death date: 2025-03-19 Favourite Activity: Being my snuggle bed buddy, napping in the sun and going for car rides. Favourite food: Fancy feast, chicken, roast, Blue Buffalo cat treats Least favourite thing: Taking his medicine Friends: Best Bud Harley of 12 years
Sami loved to welcome us home at the door with purrs and kisses. Then lead us to her bowl and demand a treat. She was a little diva and has been a constant source of love and entertainment from the beginning. She filled our home and was loved by all.
Nicknames: baby girl Pet parents: Giselle and Brian Siblings: George Favourite toys: Foxy Birth/gotcha date: 2012-02-14 Death date: 2025-04-01 Favourite Activity: napping in a sunbeam Favourite food: cheese Least favourite thing: medicine Friends: George
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
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
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
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
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
Our favourite memory is 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
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
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
