We are so very saddened by the sudden and tragic loss of our beloved Brody.

The very first time we met you, we wanted you to be part of our family. We could clearly see that you were so wonderful, very loving, smart, affectionate, and fun.

You were a precious member of our family, and we loved all our times together. You were always eager to travel and explore, go to new places, do new things, and meet new people and animals. So many people were drawn to you, and you touched all our lives in so many wonderful ways. You had such an incredible loving personality.

We all thought that we would have many wonderful years together, and never did we ever think that our time together would be cut so abruptly short. We are all so very saddened and heartbroken by the sudden and very tragic loss of our beloved Brody.

Brody, we miss you so very very much…the cuddles, the play times, the snoring, the walks, the road trips, the energy bursts, and all our wonderful times together.

Brody, we miss you so very much, we love you dearly, and you will forever be in our hearts.

Till we meet again, love you always!!

Lots of Love

In 2021, I longed for a furry companion for my first time. I was struggling with my mental health and I was hopeful that a new friend would bring a glimmer of hope and a sense of joy. Our family walked into the SPCA and saw so many options, from cute little kittens to very outgoing adults, the options felt unlimited. My husband and our oldest found this beautiful little boy in a tiny kennel, hiding in a cozy house, scared. He didn’t want to be pet and there was vomit in his space. There was something sad in his eyes, something that felt like he too had lost hope, like me. We asked about his story and learned he had been returned 4 different times and experienced some potential abuse and neglect. I knew this was my boy and that we had enough love in our family to last him a life time. We took him home that day and started our healing journey together. For days he hid under the bed, I knew it was going to take some time to build trust but slowly and surely, he did, one treat at a time.

I was so excited, I bought him every treat, outfits, every cushion, blanket and cozy fun house I could find. He was immediately spoiled! But Goose was simple, he didn’t want or care for any of it. He was satisfied with cheap temptation treats and pets on the head. He LOVED a good brush too! He never liked to be held but always wanted to be near. If we were on the couch, so was he, if we went to bed, so did he! The mornings were his time to shine! It was the only time he was vocal and he would meow until his salmon temptation treats were given! We always would say out loud that we could never understand how anyone would ever return or harm him. He was an angel, kind, gentle, mellow and loved a good laser beam to chase! He only wanted to sleep at our heads and he never favoured any of us, he took turns in our beds, making sure to love us all equally! He had his issues, peeing all over anything that was soft but there was no way that this boy was going to re-homed again. We were in it for the long haul.

Sadly our boy became very sick 6 months ago and no matter what we did, no medical treatment was helping. He became so unwell and we had to make the most devastating decision to let him go. I didn’t know so much love existed for an animal, and the pain of how his life ended, way too early at 10 years old is profoundly heartbreaking. I pray there is peace for him and that he always knows the monumental impact he made on all of her lives. In so many ways, our lives were parallel, he saved me and we saved him. I am forever indebted to him for loving me back to health and giving my children and husband so many beautiful memories. I will miss his meow’s and his lips, and his sweet, precious, beautiful demeanour. He changed us and we will always keep his memory alive.

On the quiet morning of June 2,2026 i had to say good bye to my best friend, my hiking buddy, my snack muncher, my emotional support dog Narcos.

He was the spotlight of my life and was the king of the world – He lit up everyone he met as he loved everyone and everything – We saw so much of beautiful British Columbia together and worked many jobs together – We spent 10 amazing years frolicking the lands and being an unstoppable duo.

The world seems to be quieter without you Narcos and i miss you oh so much.
I love you Narcos.

It is with such a heavy heart that I have to say Link is no longer with us. Stirling and I brought Link in on boxing day to end his suffering. Link was no longer eating on his own and it was apparent the meds weren’t helping to manage his pain anymore. He had lost so much weight, we couldn’t hold on any longer without it being unfair to Link. 7 years with him truly wasn’t long enough, and we feel robbed of so many more great memories with him.

Link was the first dog I got that was truly my own, not a family dog. He was such a spunky pup who loved dragging me around the neighbourhood. He is a top tier cuddler, like gold medal for cuddling no doubt about it. The mornings have been the hardest without him, every morning when he would hear that I was awake he came to cuddle me in bed. And every night he would cuddle me for the first bit too. So everyday I fell asleep and woke up to Link cuddles, and it has been extremely hard without them.

Your brother and sister miss you so much Link. Dracula has been rolling on a spot that you rolled on in the backyard everyday since you’ve been gone. He is also lying in the bed that you spent many of your last days in. I know he misses cuddling with you too, honestly Link who wouldn’t, because you had the best cuddles. And your sister, you guys had such a special bond. You were so gentle with her, and she loved rubbing up against you. She loved you so much. We are grieving you together as a family.

The moment I had you in my arms I knew you were mine. I hadn’t planned to get a male dog, but you won my heart over instantly. You had such piercing blue eyes as a pup, which turned to a beautiful golden yellow as you grew older. I’ll never forget how much joy you brought into my life Link and all of those around you that got to experience it too. You brightened every room you walked into, with your little scrunch face smile. You are my handsome man Link, my buggy butt, my stinky butt, my bug, my potato. You were everything I never knew I needed and more. It hurts so much that you are gone. I wake up crying because I miss you so much. But I know me and your dad did absolutely everything we could for you. Cancer took you from us way too early, you didn’t deserve that, no one does. We are happy you aren’t in pain anymore Link but we wish we could have saved you. We would have done anything to have you here with us still.

I just want to remind you of all the things we love about you:
– your incessant licking because you just love people so much and wanted to give them as many kisses as you could. Especially your grandma
– your scrunch face smile
– the way you’d look at me from across the room
– your sassy attitude
– the way you’d try and act tough when you were actually just a big scaredy cat
– your cuddles
– your stinky farts (yes I’ll even miss those too)
– your little clicky nails on the concrete
– the way you’d lick my tears away when I was sad
– the way you would brighten my day when I was depressed
– your enthusiasm for chasing a ball
– the love and guidance you showed your brother and sister (you truly were such a great brother to your sister and brother)
– the way you would be so ecstatic when we came home and would always find a toy, a bone, or your food dish in your mouth to greet me/us with
– the way you’d be so excited when I would tell you your daddy was home or that he was awake and you and your brother would go cuddle him in bed
– the way you insisted on always being leader of the pack on our bush walks
– the way you’d bark at me if I went to far into the water without you
– you sticking your cute head out the window on car rides
– how you’d always come start licking the sweat off me after a good workout

There is so so much more that I love about you Link. You truly were one of a kind. You will hold such a special place in my heart forever.
#f**kcancer

The story says we rescued you, but it was us who won the lottery. Your greatest passion was simply being at our side, our very own four-legged blanket. There wasn’t a family member, friend, pet sitter or vet who didn’t recognize how special you were and how lucky we were to have you choose us to be your family.You were taken too soon and took our hearts with you.

Take care of them Linky while you wait for us in the meadow until we meet again and cross the rainbow bridge together.

On July 8th we had to say goodbye to our best friend “Smiley” Rylee. For 14.5 years he was my best friend, soul dog, snuggle buddy, scrappy do protector, and always provided a guaranteed laugh. He was an all around beautiful dog inside and out. Anyone who met him just couldn’t help but fall in love. He has been deeply missed every day but I know he isn’t very far away, at the “Rainbow Bridge”. We love you very much Mr Fuzzy Bunzie you little old man! Keep smiling

q̓7es re sk7eps ren Puppy.
In our language this translates to, “My Puppy was sick for a long time.”

Puppy went to sleep on Monday, July 20, 2026, after battling sickness.

She would’ve turned 13 on August 1, 2026. We got what extra time we could with her and so did her mom (Azrael). Astrid was the only puppy we kept from Azrael’s only litter. I started calling her Puppy because they both would get confused by how alike their names sounded, so, she only knew the name Puppy. She was very energetic and loving. Puppy was easy to take anywhere and loved receiving attention and love. Family would call her “Wiggles” because she always got excited and wiggled her butt. We will probably keep looking for her for awhile, rest in peace baby Puppy.

Xwexwistsín!
(I love you)

October 1, 2017 – June 30, 2026

It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Joe. The love that Joe had for his dad Kirk was a friendship like no other. Joe liked camping, liked road trips, enjoyed his own slice of pumpkin pie with whip cream. His love for Ava was a cute thing to watch. Everyone that met Joe was a fan with his bulldog personality.

Forever loved and missed you will be our Joe Joe.

To our loved family member you’ll be missed! You were demanding at 5am to the dinner requirements at 4pm you made the daily routine something special.

You were our first, taken too soon, and will aways be in our hearts.

With a very heavy heart, I write something here for my companion, my bud, my best friend, my therapy pal and to my biggest love of all.

Buddy was born in Kelowna BC on Aug 17 2010 and was adopted by Jamie Lacroix in Vancouver BC on Nov 26 2010.

Buddy had a 1/2 brother who was 9 months younger named Boomer who passed away back in 2019 at a young age of 8.

We all moved to Vernon in 2018.

Sadly, Buddy passed away on Father’s day June 21 2026.

He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. I will cherish the moments, the days and the years we had together. My heart is broken but I know in time will heal. Until we meet again, you rest in peace and say hello/wuff to little Boomer.

I love you always my sweet little man.