Pet Memorials

We’ve always believed Betty was sent to us by our senior boy Harley, who we lost in 2022. Harley was my heart dog and it was so painful losing him.
I volunteer scanning found dogs to try and get them reunited quickly with their families. We end up with a lot of furry guests in our home (temporarily) due to this 🙃
One day back in 2023 I went to go scan a found dog – a sweet old senior black lab mix who was found in our area. Something about her eyes was a bit eerie – they looked EXACTLY like our Harley Boo’s eyes!
Upon arriving and scanning her, we found she was not chipped. On top of that, she appeared to have been neglected for an extended period of time. Her nails were so long they were curling over, causing her pain and trouble to walk. Her ear canals were severely swollen (all the way shut, no space could be seen!) and green ooze filled both ears. My heart broke! She was the sweetest thing. I decided it would be best to have her go with NHS so they could document the details of her condition. I told NHS we would intake her into our recuse and foster her after her mandatory hold was up. And so we did 🩷
Betty Bear came home with us 5 days later and we got her immediately into the vet to take care of several urgent issues. Our vet said she had been battling with this severe ear infection in both ears for easily a year or more 💔 I will never understand how people can be so irresponsible and cruel to their pets!
A month or so into her being with us and our pack (with whom she slipped into with absolute ease), we knew we were destined to be her retirement home and forever family.
Betty was such a blessing. Such a funny old lady. She was not only a perfect pal to our 3 other dogs, but welcomed SO many foster dogs and “lost” dogs into our home over the last few years. She loved making new friends, whether dog or human. She always thought the kids’ friends came over to see her – and she may not have been wrong 😂 Her favorite place to be was either on her “hill” in our yard being a perfect Ferdinand (the bull), just sniffing the air and laying under the trees – or right by the fire pit with her human siblings and their friends as they toasted marshmallows and chatted after Friday night football games.
To say Betty had the best Golden Years might be an understatement.
But truly WE are the lucky ones who got to spend more time with her than we thought would be possible🥰
We love you Betty Bear🖤🐻 We know you’re up there with Harley sniffing all the good sniffs. We will see you again one day, my girl🌈

She was the sweetest girl. Very particular about who she let get close to her, but once you did she was attached. She had a corky funny personality. She always listened and did as she was told. Towards the end she was aloud to do whatever she wanted, she got used to that, a couple times she needed to be corrected and boy did she fight that lol. Athena was so sweet when her sister got sick, Athena would sleep in the other room so her sister could have more of my attention. I think she fought so hard to be with me because she knew how much she ment to me. Evently I she was fighting to hard and I had to let her go.

We were instantly in love with you Maya. You brought so much love, happiness, laughs, and shenanigans to our life.

You were my shadow, my best friend, my confident, never judgmental, only asking for a belly rub, ear scratches or a game in fetch in return.

The hole in our hearts or huge, and the sadness is unbearable. We will miss you my sweet Maymay. We love you So much. Run free my beautiful baby.

Puddy was a dog in a cats body. She loved a good roast session on a hot sunny day, and a toast session on a vent in the winter time. She loved to cuddle, particularly in your arms or somewhere else inconvenient. She loved to lick condensation off of drinks, and loved ice cubes as a treat. She would only drink from FILTERED fountain water. She loved to have a conversation with you after a long day at work, and she loved to accompany you to the bathroom even if she was not needed. Puddy loved everyone she met, and everyone loved her. No pet will ever be quite like she was.

He was just 6 mo old when we lost my hubs so he became my shadow and didn’t let me out of his sight. In true lab form, he loved everyone he met and always offered his ball for play, even to the end.

I will miss your silly, expressive, loving presence in years to come. Thank you for letting me love you these past 11.5 yrs. I couldn’t have done life without you loving me.

Lola was a 11 year old golden doodle and my very best friend! I got Lola when I was 15 and she has traveled through life’s biggest milestones with me: high school, college, grad school, marriage, and buying my first home. She is the sweetest girl and always right by my side, one hug from her could fix anything. Lola loved playing soccer in the background and going on long runs. Everyone knew how special Lola was when they entered our home and her impact will last forever.♥️

Bella was a feisty but yet a sweet little lady. She would sit on command and pucker for kisses just for a treat. She was my best friend. My snuggle baby. She was well loved and will deeply be forever missed. I love you.
Wilbur was a very sweet baby. Full of spunk. I called him Mr sweetface. With his squishy face and dem toofers when he smiled. I will miss him more each day. I love you Mr sweetface.