Spinning on her bum for food, little woofs when she wanted attention.
Nicknames: Jazzy
Pet parents: Chrystal Horwood
Favourite toys: Pink bunny
Birth/gotcha date: 2008-12-03
Death date: 2026-02-12
Favourite Activity: Sleeping on the back of your neck
Favourite food: Chicken
Least favourite thing: Thunder/Fireworks
Brazuca was born on April 9, 2009, in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia, the day our story began. From Australia to Brazil, and finally to Canada, wherever I went, she went. She was my shadow, my companion, my home for seventeen beautiful years.
She lived a life full of love, adventure, and devotion, always carrying her favourite little yellow chicken close by. She loved the beach during our days in Australia and Brazil, and once we settled in Canada, her happy place became Bowring Park. She lived for roasted chicken, turned her nose up at anything green, and adored her dear friend, the neighbour’s dog.
She was by my side through every chapter of my life, and the moment my daughter Alice was born, Brazuca chose her as her own, covering her in kisses from day one. Nine of her seventeen years belonged to Alice, and Alice will never remember a single day without her.
When Edmar came into our lives almost four years ago, Brazuca found another soul who loved her like a true father. He cared for her, medicated her, and held her until the very end with all the tenderness in the world.
When her kidneys began to fail, we promised her one thing: that she would leave this world with dignity. And she did, surrounded by love, in our home, in our arms.
A heartfelt thank you to Angel Paws for receiving our precious girl with such compassion and care. From the very first phone call, to the moment Dr. Flynn brought her into your hands, to the day my husband came to pick her up, you treated our family with extraordinary kindness. You comforted us in our most painful moments, and we will forever be grateful that Brazuca was held with such love every step of the way.
Rest now, sweet girl. We will see each other again.
Pet’s name: Brazuca
Nicknames: Zuca
Pet parents: Monicke, Edmar Rodrigues
Siblings: Alice Rodrigues
Favourite toys: Her little yellow chicken
Birth/gotcha date: 2009-04-09
Death date: 2026-05-15
Favourite Activity: Going to the beach when we lived in Australia and Brazil, and walks at Bowring Park here in Canada
Favourite food: Roasted chicken
Least favourite thing: Vegetables
Friends: Our neighbour’s dog
Watching out the window on back of her chair
Nicknames: Daisy May
Pet parents: Fred & Lynn Evans
Siblings: Fur Sister Molly. Human Siblings Abigail, Carter and Jackson
Favourite toys: Toy Pig
Birth/gotcha date: 2014-07-13
Death date: 2026-06-10
Favourite Activity: Bike Rides
Favourite food: Jiggs Dinner
Least favourite thing: Potatoes
Friends: Ellie & Sasha
My favourite thing about Bubbles was how he always meowed and “talked” to me. He was funny when he stole my socks and walked around with them in his mouth. He was also really silly when he played with catnip. I loved watching him and his sister Mellie run around and play together. He was a very special cat
Nicknames: Bubs
Pet parents: Lilly
Siblings: Ryder & Mellie
Favourite toys: Catnip, yarn, socks
Birth/gotcha date: 2016-05-15
Death date: 2026-06-08
Favourite Activity: Playing with his toys
Favourite food: Treats
Least favourite thing: Getting a bath
Friends: Ryder & Mellie
MEMORIES:
Favourite memories:
My sweet little angel.
Mom’s girl.
Taken from us far too soon…
I remember our “gotcha” day like it was yesterday. I had a gray tabby cat chosen before I arrived at the SPCA. I went to go pick him up, but when I walked into the room, this tiny little beautiful baby started bellowing out to me, refusing to allow me to walk by and demanded all of my attention (as she always did).
I came over to her, and she was purring and pacing back-and-forth, rubbing up against the cage and my hands. She chose me and I chose her ….my beautiful little soul kitty.
The people at the SPCA told me how happy they were that I chose her, but that they had to tell me some unfortunate news. She has a low grade heart murmur. They told me she is at risk of developing heart disease, and that there were others who decided not to take the risk. I had already decided she was mine and so I took the risk anyway and I am so glad I did.
We had only almost 10 years (this October) together, not nearly long enough.
We are all left with a huge hole our hearts and the silence in our house is deafening. Everyone who knew her knew she was the most talkative little angel who loved her family fiercely. She wanted to be right up there with us in whatever we were doing even if it was just going to the bathroom.Lol. She gave all of her love all of the time. She was just happy. Happy to be with us. Heart full of love.
She had the most loudest and unique personality. She never laid in normal places or positions. She loved to lick and cob biting. She loved carrots and rolled around in them like it was catnip. She wouldn’t eat meat.(unless in a can) she loved sweets, like cake or icing or ice cream. She loved when I picked her up and cradled her and I would just walk around bumping and rocking her like my baby she is. I got to do that one last time as we said goodbye.
She brought so much love and laughter to our home, and I am forever thankful.
I love you, my sweet angel girl. I know you’re here with me, but we are going to miss you so much.
Nicknames: Figgy, Figs, Figgy Foo Foo, Fru Fru
Pet parents: Alyssa, Daina, Brandon
Siblings: Jynx
Favourite toys: Birdie feathers, lasers, fishing rod with fish
Birth/gotcha date: 2016-12-12
Death date: 2026-06-07
Favourite Activity: Being with her family, being rocked and cradled like a baby
Favourite food: Carrots, Icing/cake, Jynxs food, cheese
Least favourite thing: Meat of any kind (unless in can)
Friends:
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Nicknames: Ollie, Big O
Pet parents: Parker
Siblings:
Favourite toys: Catnip balls
Birth/gotcha date: 2013-12-07
Death date: 2026-06-09
Favourite Activity: Rolling in catnip
Favourite food: Temptations treats
Least favourite thing: Oliver loved everything
Friends: Teddy and his pet parents buddies
MEMORIES:
Favourite memories: Spending quality time with Oliver, getting through hard times with him by my side
Our girl was sassy, independent, and absolutely her own creature… except when it came to Madelyn. With her sister, she was a total sook. Gentle, sweet, and soft in a way she saved only for the ones she trusted most.
We’ll miss her playful spark, and especially the way she’d ask for rubs and scratches with that unmistakable “you know what I want” look she had mastered. And we’ll miss her daily missions checking every closed door like a tiny inspector, determined to sneak in, explore, and find just enough trouble to make herself happy.
She was never ashamed of it. If anything, she was proud. Marlee lived on her own terms, loved on her own terms, and let her sweetness show when she decided the moment was right. That was part of her charm, she was unmistakably herself.
Run free Marlee. Thank you for the joy, the mischief, and the love you gave us in your own perfect way. You’ll always be part of our home.
Nicknames: Marnee, Barnee, Charles Barkley
Pet parents: Matt and Heather
Siblings: Madelyn
Favourite toys: Purple ball
Birth/gotcha date: 2018-11-28
Death date: 2026-06-04
Favourite Activity: Hanging out with her sissy and chewing a bully stick
Favourite food: Cheese
Least favourite thing: Fireworks
Sebastian would always stand on his hind legs to watch me leave for work through the window. Once I was out of sight, he would run as fast as his little legs could take him to the back deck where I would wait for him and give him chin scratches. When I’d get home later, he’d always settle himself in my arms for as long as he and I both wanted for all the snuggles. My home and my heart feel a lot emptier these days. If love alone could have kept him going, he would have lived forever! I love you, my little man.
Pet parents: Reagan
Favourite toys: Any of his Snoopy toys and his blankets!
Birth/gotcha date: 2016-11-05
Death date: 2026-06-03
Favourite Activity: Car rides, snuggles, and diving in snow banks!
Favourite food: Cheese, peanut butter, Vienna sausages
Least favourite thing: Vacuums, brooms, and getting his picture taken
Nicknames: Suze, Molly
Pet parents: Neal & Rhonda Tucker
Siblings:
Favourite toys: A Valentine spider, it didn’t matter what else we bought, that was her go-to. Neal had to sew it together a dozen times or more.
Birth/gotcha date: 2013-06-18
Death date: 2026-06-05
Favourite Activity: Car rides were her favorite. She’d lie for hours on a pillow in my lap, outside with us. We’d jump and do a jig sort of dance, and she’d get the zoomies and run around us until she was beat out.
Favourite food: Chicken, omg, you couldn’t even spell the word she knew
Least favourite thing: Change! She hated it!
Friends:
MEMORIES:
Favourite memories: Mya was truly one of a kind!
She didn’t like to be touched by many, and when she did let them, it was on her terms! Boy, wasn’t she picky about her human buddies!
We couldn’t say “Tim’s,” “McDonald’s,” or “Nan” without her whining and barking until we opened the door to go. She even ran into a door once, too excited, as she knew she was going in the car.
She was well-behaved; never did we ever have to put her on a leash out in the garden; she wasn’t going anywhere.
I could go on and on! We have too many funny and happy memories to choose just one. She made our little family whole!
Some people believe the deep connection we feel with our pets is because their souls were always meant to be close to ours. Even if they didn’t come into our lives in human form, they still found their way to us in this lifetime — simply to love and be loved.
We miss you, Mya, and always will. One of the best decisions I made was choosing you.
Oliver never meowed he used to grunt, we used to have conversations and I asked him would he like cheese or cream cheese and he would grunt which meant yes. He would never get into trouble, he was a good boy. He was my baby, I spoiled him rotten, he was my shadow, and I will love and miss him forever
Nicknames: Ollie
Pet parents: Kelley Moore
Siblings: Capelin
Favourite toys: Stuffed monkey
Birth/gotcha date: 2015-10-03
Death date: 2026-06-04
Favourite Activity: Hiding under the comforter
Favourite food: Cheese
Least favourite thing: Pup cup
Friends: Felix, Ayra, Pugsley, Bobby, Aggie, and Hedwig