Leonard

Bella

Velo

Sadie

Leonard
2003 - 2017

Leonard was our very first boarding dog, and certainly touched our hearts in the short time he had been with us! He was a 13 year old (only a few weeks shy of his 14th birthday), lab cross.

We had decided to name each pen after the first dog to be in it so our largest pen is named “The Leonard Pen”. We proudly have his picture hanging on the pen named after him.

He was such a good dog and a gentleman too! I still remember the first time Leonard boarded with us. I was so touched that he would lay by my feet. I could reach down and pet him. If I stopped, he would nudge my hand for more.

I also loved his deep, gravely bark – I called it his “Willy Nelsen” bark.

He loved meeting and playing with other dogs that would be at the kennel the same time as he was. He even fell in love with Stella, a very cute female collie cross that was here the last time Leonard was with us. He was a charmer!

His advanced age finally took its toll on his health and he was humanly euthanized to prevent further suffering.

Our sincere condolences to Leonard’s owners, who we know miss him dearly.

Our beloved and faithful friend, and your love you shared till the very end. For all those years our family was blessed, now it's time for you to rest. You still live on in the hearts and minds, of the loving family you left behind.

Bella
2012 - 2018

An unfortunate accident took Bella away too early, leaving empty hearts in her owners, us and her pet friends, especially Willow.

Bella was a mix, probably greyhound & American Staffordshire Terrier and this amazing brindle colour!

She had a tough life, which wrote on the slate of who she was, but then she was rescued and enjoyed a wonderful 3 years with her family. Bella learned to trust people again and had wonderful dog friends too.

We only had the pleasure of caring for Bella (and Willow) once but she certainly touched our hearts. I remember they were quite nervous here the first night so I laid down on their dog bed with them until they relaxed, snuggled in, and were ready to sleep.

It is so hard to say goodbye to a loved one, but it hurts even more when we lose them earlier than their life expectancy. Our hearts ache for Bella’s owners – she will be so missed and certainly never forgotten!

The lives of animals are woven into our very being closer than our own breathing. Our souls suffer when they are gone

Gary Kowalski

Velo
September 2012 - June 2018

We were so saddened hearing about the sudden loss of Velo, a beautiful French Mastiff. She was taken too early with a twisted stomach. Her whole family is heartbroken and we feel their pain.

We have such fond memories of Velo! She was such a sweetie! Although a tad shy to begin with, she played with other dogs but also let them know when they overstepped their boundaries.

Velo’s best animal friend was Chester, a gorgeous black & white tuxedo cat. I believe they would have preferred staying together at the kennel and I’m sure they were disappointed that they couldn’t. Velo did get to visit Chester though so she knew he was alright.

She was such a snuggler! She would be the first to leap on the couch and ready to cuddle, and we were happy to oblige.

Velo certainly left her paw prints on our hearts – she will be so missed.

Our hearts ache for the owners of Velo who had to say goodbye to this precious pup way too soon.

It’s so hard to say goodbye to a beloved dog, and that goodbye, no matter how old the furry friend is, always feels far too soon.

Sadie
March 20, 2009 - 2018

We were heart broken to hear about the loss of sweet Sadie, a beautiful Golden Retriever. Her family are so sad and miss Sadie, and we feel their pain.

I have fond memories of her laying on the matt under my desk while I worked in my office. Sadie had such a sweet temperament and just loved to hang out with people.

She played with other dogs and even tolerated younger dog's antics.

Sadie was such a snuggler! I refered to her as a 'love bug'. She never missed an opportunity to leap on the couch at a moment's notice and ready to cuddle!

Sadie certainly touched our hearts – she will be so missed.

Goodbye sweet Sadie - you will never be forgotten!

Dogs don't know about beginnings, and they don't speculate on matters that occurred before their time. Dogs also don't know — or at least don't accept — the concept of death. With no concept of beginnings or endings dogs probably don't know that for people having a dog as a life companion provides a streak of light between two eternities of darkness.
- Stanley Coren