Pet Tributes

Tori, you were my first dog. I had everything planned out for months before I was finally able to bring you home. It's tough to put into a few words everything you have given me and taught me over the last nine years and two months. You loved life and people. You were...

My wonderful Wally, gone too soon taken by an illness he was born with. So full of joy and wonder at the world…

It’s been well over a year since the wonderful Dr. Megan Coveyou dropped everything to come and help us when our beloved Fender was suddenly sick, struggling, and after rushing him to our trusted regular vet, it was revealed he beyond rescue. We brought him back home...

Our sweet little Lola. Our hearts are broken. Nothing could have prepared us for the day we had to send you to heaven. 12 almost 13 years was not nearly enough time with you and the words in this tribute will never come close to the grief in our hearts. Tomorrow will...

Oh Jake, my big black curly bear, how you were loved. Dumped at the Humane Society after (we were told) spending your whole life with one family for 7 years, I'll never understand how they could ever have let you go. But from the day we brought you home to be brother...

Our sweet Lola … twelve and a half years was not long enough to love you. You were our sweetest girl, our perfect rescue. You are incredibly missed and loved. Please run free sweet Lo with Tobi, Kingstin and Chewie. See you on the other side of the rainbow bridge, my...

On June 1st we said goodbye to our dearest companion, our dog Aslan. She was with us for 10 years and they went by much too fast. We adopted Aslan a couple of weeks before our wedding, not an ideal time to take in a new dog, but we must have sensed on some deep level...

As I reflect, nothing could have prepared me for the intensity of grief I feel after losing my sweet Maggie a few weeks ago. I got Maggie as a kitten, just over 16 years ago, and never did I think that this shy little girl with a funny leg and beautiful green eyes...

My Sweet Pal. My mom and I found Pal at DDFL in January of 2013. She wanted a companion dog and was hoping to find a fluffy terrier like mine. We saw this sad little pup named Rudy and inquired about him. The adoption counselors grilled Mom because Rudy had been an...

My name is Ansel. I am a rescue dog and had a rough start to my life. I was about 3 years old when I found my forever family and got my second chance. They loved me even with all my fears and showed me the patience I needed to be a happy and trusting dog. It was scary...

From the day we adopted Gunny (Gunny Bear) he was the sweetest most loving cat our entire family has ever come to know. He loved to cuddle with anyone, but especially my husband. They had a special bond. He never tried to get out of anybody's arms that wanted to hold...

“Though she be but little, she is fierce…” The emptiness of the house comes not from the lack of her physical body. But the gaping hole left by the absence of her personality. She never backed down from a fight. And her body bore a tapestry of scars and jagged lines...

There is so much to say about Cara. She came into my life when I needed someone the most. She had severe separation anxiety and would whine non-stop when she wasn't around me. I was her mom, even though I'm a male human. She hated to be on a leash. Leash training was...

Ollie, it's been almost 2 months since we had to say goodbye and we are still struggling to find the words. There's simply nothing we can say that can emphasize how much you meant to us and trying to type them makes it so much more real that you are gone. Simply put,...

There are not enough words to describe the joy this sweet baby brought into our lives. Snickers was a barn cat, born in New Underwood, SD, and when I was just 10 years old, she made it into my life when I wrangled her up and played with her while visiting my...

I adopted Mona when she was two and it was one of the best decisions of my life. I was in college and wherever I went, she went. She was the best hiking, swimming, camping, snuggling, sleeping, eating, car riding, and vacationing companion you could have ever asked...

Rosey, we were so sad when you were diagnosed with bladder cancer. We are grateful to your vets and Caring Pathways for helping make your last year and last moments with us more comfortable. We will miss those cute floppy ears, big brown eyes, and always wagging tail....

So here we are, April 22, 2022. Ares moves on today to heaven, the next phase or plane or whatever. I know this is the best thing for him but that doesn’t make it any easier. It’s very sad to know that after 13 years, he will no longer be around to nuzzle my leg, help...

Bo crossed the rainbow bridge with the help of Caring Pathways after over 13 years as a loyal family member. Bo loved endless games of fetch with his Wubba or Chuck-it, laying in the sun, and scavenging for people food. In his last year of life, he loved that the...

On February 1, 2022 we said goodbye to this special little man. He had been part of our family for 17 years. We adopted him when he was about 1 year old and he brought us so much joy. He was my little buddy. We are so thankful that we were blessed to have him with us....

I had the privilege of being Koda Bear's mom for almost 12 years. He came into my life in charge and like a bull in a china shop. He loved the outdoors and was truly what you would call a Colorado dog. Camping, walks, runs, jeep rides anything outside were his...

Dude - thank you for being my companion and best friend. You taught me to slow down, appreciate life, watch the sun rise, walk a little slower, smile, take it all in. I miss our walks (no one was more excited for a walk than you); rubbing your belly, throwing the...

When I was 12 years old I wanted, no, NEEDED a dog. I begged my parents for one and then I finally got my Bella Rose. I loved this snuggle puggle SO much, I mean, she was easy to love. One look with those big bug eyes and you were hooked. In 15 years she has been with...

Our Harley came to live with us when his first family could no longer keep him. We fell in love with his goofy demeanor. He was our big guy. His favorite thing in the whole world was to play ball. He wouldn’t go outside without his ball. He was everything a Shepherd...

Since the day I adopted this beautiful pound pup when she was 10 weeks old, it was true love for Daisy & I. She has been a trusty companion for 16 years, never wavering in her endless support no matter where we landed. She moved from Colorado to Texas and back...

Tyson the Bison 01 April 2006 - 13 March 2022 An open tribute Tyson, my Sweetness, you have always been my beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, BEAUTIFUL boy. You can now run freely again. Your nervous system, larynx and rear legs no longer hinder or fail you. You can...

Our family adopted Ady through a lab rescue just over 3 years ago as a middle aged lady who really needed a second chance. Although her early life was a challenge, she came to us with a heart full of love. She greeted us with a tail wag, and loved to curl up on one of...

This house panther is Calvin. I knew when I met him that he was our cat when he came down from the rafters and jumped into my arms. He was a stray who got rescued during the below zero weather hiding at Bates Logan Park. We later found out he was given away along with...

Kittyboy was a polydactyl (Hemingway cat), who was around 20 years old. He adopted us and our home many years ago and was living at his fourth adopted home which he chose on his own and was welcomed. Kittyboy had the uncanny sense of knowing whoever had lost a loved...

Dory was a very special girl. Dory was adopted by my sister from the Humane Society in Greeley, Colorado. My sister Beth was a teacher at Louchbuie Elementary School in Brighton, Co. Dory would go to school everyday with my sister and was the “class pet”. Dory would...

Caring Pathways provided a very peaceful eternal rest to my Keelah girl on Feb 19th, 2022. She lived a youthful, mountain filled 13.5 year life and so loving of Colorado. She was a most lovable family member, never barking even when anyone ever approached the front...

Tribute to my best 4-legged friend. Ben you have been a wonderful companion and protector. You have helped me through good times and bad. We have had wonderful times together walking, traveling and playing your favorite… fetch the ball and frisbee. You now have...

We said goodbye to our fur baby Riley on February 15th, 2022. She was a terrier mix, our pound puppy. She was only 11 years old (approximately 60 in human years); born circa January 1st, 2011. They think she was about 3 months old when we brought her home. We had...

My favorite Hello and My hardest Goodbye Dearest sweet Kaila, What a lucky and blessed gift you gave to me in our almost 12 years together—you are so deeply missed and cherished. 💕 I do not even have the words for the impact you had on my life. You were my everything,...

Thank you for everything everyone involves in saying good bye to Angus was very kind and actually cared so again thank for taking care of my boy Angus 🤗

Izzy was my best friend, plain and simple. She was so quiet and gentle (unless she saw a squirrel). She was everything anyone would want in a friend and companion. She had a beauty and nobility about her even on her final days. I will miss giving her belly rubs and...

Our hearts are broken as of February 3, 2022. We lost our beloved girl LK (which stands for little kitty). She was 20 years old. She was about 6 months old when my husband rescued her. She was being mistreated horribly from some kids that found her. She did not have a...

When I saw this picture of Juno, I knew that I wanted her to be my best friend. She has brought so much joy to my life in the short 12 years we shared together. She made people laugh and smile everywhere we went. She would twirl & flip when greeting other dogs....

We said goodbye to our sweet Dex, on 1/28 after 12 and a half amazing years with him. Dr. Gina was so kind and lovingly guided us through the gut-wrenching, but ultimately beautiful experience. He was definitely finishing up his 9th life and it was time. After...

Thor was one of a kind. He started out as a scared pound puppy and went on to live a very full life filled with hiking adventures, lots of good food and plenty of snuggles. He didn’t enjoy typical dog things. He liked to rip around the yard, but not play fetch, he...

Our hearts are so broken, 16 years of constant companionship is hard to deal with. She was so loyal and enjoyed her life, she was the greatest fetch dog ever. She left such a void but the love carries on forever. I will be happy to see her again when my time comes....

Written by Dr. Chelsea McGivney, Caring Pathways General Manager 💜 Having been an end-of-life care veterinarian myself, and now as General Manager of Caring Pathways, one might think that I would be well-prepared to face having to say goodbye to my own companion when...

It has been 1 year since we said goodbye to our best friend, constant adventurer, and perpetually smiling Oliver. An Aussie through and through, Ollie loved retrieving a ball for hours and herding kids and chickens (even if he was herding them in the wrong...

I remember the day I rescued Pearl. Pearl chose me and I was honored. Pearl was extremely loving and such a cuddle bug. She followed me everywhere. Pearl loved playing with her toys. Pearl's favorite food is string cheese and whip cream.

Molly Marie, renowned for her crooked smile, her uncanny ability to tell time and her seemingly endless pee stream, passed away December 22, 2021 at her Denver home. She was surrounded by her loving family and her longtime companion, the head of her security detail,...

Hartley was born on March 21, 2006.  He was driven from Missouri and placed into my arms and heart in Arvada, Colorado at 2:00 a.m., where he never left.  Hartley was a happy, hungry, vocal, strong-willed, mischievous, cuddly and infinitely loved Puggle.  He was my...

Sweet Jazzy Girl I met my sweet Jazzy Girl the summer of 2009 when I was volunteering at animal shelter as a dog walker. Jazzy, who on top of having parvo, had knee issues and was scared of her own shadow. Once I was able to handle her I had to carry her outside...

Our family has a lot to say about our Mimsy. She was a beautiful Rat Terrier who was courageous, fast as a rabbit, the Love Bully and just so dang cute. But we have a good story of how we found her so we will start with that. My husband and I had already lost our...

Harley was a rescued pup that we had for 13 years. He brought so much joy to our family!! He was an amazing dog that helped over 100 foster dogs from death row become excellent family members. He always greeted you with a kiss. He will forever be in our hearts. Our...

MeiLi was our little pocket pug and a great Agility queen. She loved all pets and people. She was so in love with our cat that she got into a scuffle with him one day after she was brought home as a puppy and got an eye injury. Our initial trainer said she could never...

Our beloved Scamp passed on December 28, 2021. He was our best friend and companion for almost 15 years. You brought us so much happiness and joy through the years. Life is hard without you, but we are certain we will see you again. Rest in peace. The Kwapy Family

As I cradled him in my arms, we said “goodbye” to Jack Bailey on Sunday, December 26, 2021. He would have been 18 years old in February. Jack loved car rides with his dad and any lap to lay on. He and his dad were the best of buddies. Bless Dr. Littrell for her...

Dear Caring Pathways - You have supported our family and the crossing of three of our dogs over the rainbow bridge now. Our most recent loss was our cattle dog mix Hankie, who after a valiant fight against cancer, let us know over Christmas that he was ready to be...

Spike crossed the Rainbow Bridge today. He was a good boy who had the best personality, the funniest expressions, and buckets full of love and joy . He was always on duty making sure we were safe and he never complained. He was his mama's boy, but he looked like his...

We recently said our goodbyes to our lovable and furry family member, “baby” Bruno. After almost 17 years of bringing us so much happiness and unconditional love, Bruno has taken his place on Rainbow Bridge just this side of Heaven. There he anxiously awaits a joyous...

Blue was my faithful companion for over 18 years. He went through many ups and downs in the roller coaster of life with me, and loved me through all of it. He endured the road trip of moving from Minnesota to Colorado 6 years ago and loved being a mountain cat, and...

Kona taught us how to passionately and joyfully live with her endless enthusiasm for each passing day. May her happy smile continue to lift spirits and warm hearts for all who cross her path. We will dearly miss her.

Sterling came to live with us in February 2001 from a humane society. We adopted both Sterling & her look a like Pewter. Their test was handling crying babies in car seats & each of them calmed them down by placing a paw on them. We knew then they were meant...

Muscle Man..... I will never forget you my love. My blue eyed and blonde haired buddy boy. An angel who brought so much peace, love, contentment and happiness to my life. You are the definition of strength. Fighting a battle against kidney disease and living a...

Mason was in our family for just over 3 years. He was our first GSD and our second dog from the rescue which we volunteered with in South Los Angeles. His story was one of concern and sadness. Mason was the name found on the original tag when he was discovered and...

Jade was with our family for 9 years. Jade’s story is also one of heartache and compassion. Jade did live in a fur-ever home with her 2 babies. For some reason after 5 years, it was decided to return Jade to the shelter; without her babies. They remained in the...

Today has been a week that our precious Zoe left us. To say it has been difficult and that we miss her is a gross understatement. Zoe was given to our granddaughter for her 13th birthday and she had been a part of our family for 16 years. She was such a sweet, loving...

💔💔It is with heavy hearts we share with you that our sweet boy, Louie passed away at 11:42am this morning from lymphoma. He never let on how sick he was and even last Wednesday, he was playing in the toy tunnel with the kitten. By Sunday, he was very ill. Our Vet told...

Buddy came into our lives via the Colorado Puppy Rescue. A friend of mine, Kathy, volunteered with them and asked me to play Santa Claus in my Santa suit so the adopters could get a Christmas photo with their new pet. At the end to the days adoption session, Kathy,...

Loki was my absolute everything, my best friend and family member. He was always gentle with all of my other feathered, furry or scaled members of the family. Loki was always so loving and had a great smile. He loved me unconditionally and I him. I swear animals are...

Roxie was loved by every member of my family. She was by my side during the most difficult years of my life. She was the "Sheriff" of the family and would fight a bear for any member of her family - all 8 pounds of her. She was a tiny bundle of joy and love, always...

My heart is broken but I'm so blessed that this dog came into my life, all the fault of my husband Scott who rescued him and Lola, his bonded mate, when they were 6 years old, in April of 2015. My sweet Bruiser Bird was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer on...

Marilyn was born one day before my other cat died. It took me two months to find her and when I first held her, she licked me on the hand and I knew she was the one. She weighed the same as I did as a baby-6.5 lbs and got a cataract in her left eye shortly after I...

The day I saw you, you were the first one who caught my attention. This big goofy 6 month old puppy; so many other dogs in the shelter but something just wouldn’t let me leave your kennel. 5 years was not enough, but we are so thankful for the time we had together. I...

Pat and I had not planned to get another dog after losing our first Golden Retriever, Katy a decade earlier. But when we took our daughter Shannon to pick her golden retriever from a large litter of puppies, we fell in love with the shy little puppy who had not been...

I smile to you. I cry for you. I am joy with you. You are loved. Now and forever. Oh Mr. Max. You came into my life after someone else abandoned you. That first day I sat near you, and you... somewhat... accepted my presence. At which point someone said "he looks...

15 1/2 years ago this amazing cattle dog, Copper, came into our lives after our sons picked him out at The Denver Dumb Friends League. We did not know at that time what an amazing personality we had just brought into our home. His love, his energy, his face licks, his...

This shorty ☘️ Irish Jack came to us 13 years ago… Lived the best, loved life ever here in Colorado! Dulce means “sweet” in Italian…and he was the sweetest boy ever!! Thank you Caring Pathways for a dignified and peaceful passage of our Dulce.    

We adopted Sam from the Denver Dumb Friends League in January 2008. I was inspired when I read that realtors were showing houses in foreclosure and were finding abandoned pets in these homes. We looked online and fell in love with Sam from his picture. We kept his...

We said goodbye to Uli September 22, 2021 after being lucky enough to have her in our lives for 10 and a half perfect years. She was our perfect middle child, who was, at times, not so perfect! We love how quirky she was and how she took protecting her family very...

How do you grieve the being that helped you navigate the grief of the love of your life? Paco was that being. He came into my life at 8 weeks old, 1 year and 1 month after I lost my husband, James. That was 17 ½ years ago. He literally brought laughter back into my...

To my little dude, it was 14 years ago when you wobbled over to me and plopped right in my lap ready for nap. Since that moment I knew we would be together forever. From several moves and jobs, to a few breakups and other rocky times. We met lots of new friends,...

Today we said goodbye to Monty J. Fluffytoes, who was about 20 years old and had been with us since we adopted him in 2005. We had a hospice vet come to help him pass away peacefully at home. Monty was an awesome cat. He's the reason I became a registered veterinary...

Our 13-year-old Havanese, Gisele, was the most special dog I have ever owned. She was intuitive, gentle-natured, and had the best eye contact. She was my companion through the loss of my father, brother, and son within a 5-year time span. After losing her littermate,...

Linus came into our lives when we needed him most. He never made a sound or even did much. At night he would come up and drink water from the bathroom sink. Linus had taken a turn in his health. Within a week my family had to make that tough decision to give a...

We rescued our buddy 18 1/2 years ago from a humane society. Pewter was sick with kennel cough as was his sister. Obviously he survived that rough start to his long loved life. He ruled our world. He decided to go join his Papa who left us last January. The two of...

Scrappy came into our lives nearly 7 years ago born October 31st 2014. He was such a sweet and loving dog. His favorite pastime was licking of which he would do until he fell asleep. He loved playing and snuggling with his brother Scooby. He always looked forward to...

My Dear Yoda…2 months have passed & I still miss you everyday. You were the best dog, friend, walking & traveling buddy. Everybody that met you said you were the best dog they met. So well behaved & friendly. So good with all the babies, too. You had...

My Daddy brought Bitty Kitty home in 2003. A coworker of his found her in their barn. Bitty Kitty was always on my Momma's lap soaking up her love, occasionally she would lay on my Dad's stomach while we watched TV. No matter how small she was, she was always queen to...

Last night, we said Goodbye to our beloved, Lucy or Lukesha as I always called her! 12 years, she was part of our family! After someone abandoned her! She was the best Dog, she gave us 5 other babies that of course we kept! She got to spend her life with her babies!...

Four weeks ago, our family said good-bye to our sweet girl, Olive. She was a special little dog, one of a kind, and not just because she was ours, but because she endured so much pain and suffering, and still had the sweetest, gentlest heart. Our daughter adopted...

Juneau was a true Colorado dog, summiting numerous mountains, swimming in alpine lakes, riding in the Jeep with the top off, and of course chasing too many tennis balls to count. She had 16 full years of exciting adventures, and we are just so very lucky to have...

Saturn came into my life almost 13 years ago when I found under a Saturn car in college outside of a dorm. Her tail was somehow crooked, but that never seemed to bother her! She traveled with me from Tucson Arizona, to San Antonio Texas, and finally to Westminster...

Our Juneau girl was the epitome of a momma dog. She was the sweetest, most caring girl you’d ever met. She was only with us for eight years but those eight years were SO much better because of her. She gave the best kisses and nibbles you could ever receive and we are...

Katsa came to us 7 and a half years ago. We named her Katsa, which means warrior princess, and she truly was a warrior. She had a chirp that warmed our hearts and we could hear her coming as she walked with a thump, thump. thump. She loved hanging out in the cat...

     This was so hard to do, trying to type through my tears. Stanley Lebowski was our Boy, our Son. We knew him since he was 2 days old when we fell in love with him and 11yrs was not nearly enough. Dr. Eddie Desko made this difficult, almost impossible decision, as...

My sweet Tobi peacefully crossed the rainbow bridge a few short days ago and is so dearly missed. He was my loyal and faithful buddy for almost 16 years. I cherish and hold near to my heart all of the adventures that we shared through the years. I am incredibly...

Lex “El Diablo Blanco” Luthor (Dec 3, 2008 – July 20, 2021) Our Lex, how do I describe what life is like now that you’re gone? To be honest, what truly stands out the most is all the things that were ordinary before you were with us are ordinary again. You always had...

My baby boy. My little leopard. My lovey. My boo bah. My little man. My silly boy. My Jachey. My little love. My bubba. My little mushpot. No doubt there were probably a hundred more nicknames over the last 17 years! My  Last September Jache had an abscess in his chin...

The one and only Chico BANDITO 💝 My first child, first soulmate, and true partner in crime! 16 years of unconditional love ❤ Thank you Chico for being my everything!

Birdie, my love, was a beautiful all white Himalayan with green eyes. I had the honor of being her human for almost 14 years and she brought me a lot of laughter and companionship during that wonderful time. Between Hello and Goodbye there was love. So much love.

Zoie Samuels was an extraordinary cat who brightened every room she entered. She loved being outside, enjoying fresh air and sunshine as much as possible. She was a well-traveled cat, as she lived in four different states. She was born in Kansas, eventually calling...

On July 16, we lost a piece of our hearts with the passing of our first-born fur baby, Barney. He was 18 years, 7 months and 11 days old, and we were blessed to love him from the age of 10 weeks. We are devastated but comforted that his pain is over, and he’s now with...

We’re so grateful for the compassion, patience, and support from Dr. Megan. Saying final goodbyes to loved ones is an extremely difficult thing to do, and we’re thankful that Dr. Megan could come to our home to help us send Kalub and Sadie over the rainbow bridge,...

My heart dog, my shadow and best friend. Words can’t express the gift you gave us when you came into our world. We are so devastated that you were taken away at such a young age with such an aggressive cancer. We wish we could have saved you. Until we meet again, run...

Our sweet, old Kingstin Bear passed only a few days ago. He was our first baby and he is so dearly missed. Truly loved! The pain of losing him has been so hard and we are so grateful for the nearly 15 years together. What a buddy and friend! We miss you big guy more...

Our beloved Cairn Terrier, Brinna, was diagnosed with intestinal myeloma a month ago. She put on her brave face and so the final journey began. We were given the hope for a reprieve from what she was going through, but it was short lived. The drugs stopped working and...

I've had Patty Cake for 13 years. She started as a family pet that we adopted on a whim and ended up outliving her brother and our dog, which none of us expected. Always a lover of food, nothing could get in the way of Patty and her meals. If she wasn't eating, she...

Sweet Loki crossed the Rainbow Bridge a few days ago unexpectedly at 7 years old. He was half chihuahua, half terrier and all scruff. His puppy parent rescued him from a client in Tennessee at 4 weeks old and then he moved across the country to Colorado a few short...

Kona, you left your paw prints on our souls forever. Kind, funny, loyal, stoic. There are not enough words to describe how amazing you were and how much you will be missed. We will love you always and see you soon.

Five years and five days after her best buddy Sa’vich crossed the Rainbow Bridge, our sweet Kazha went to find him again. It had gotten as hard to see her struggle as it was to imagine life without her. So, with compassionate care and deep grief, we helped her make...

Our hearts are sad to have lost two of our pets after 15 years of friendship. Gulliver was a rescue from a "death row" shelter. A kind animal control employee spotted him and another "cell mate" and got them to a cat shelter for possible adoption. We of course took...

On June 30th, we had to say goodbye to my little best friend. Cali was such a special dog, so loving and gentle with a happy disposition. She loved going on our daily walks. She was so smart, she would wait for me to have my second cup of coffee and then she would get...

Funny, protective, loving, incorrigible...we will always love you and miss you, girl.

I rescued Bea as a young kitten living beneath a building in Florida. The moment I saw his floofy face and bright green eyes, I told him out loud, “You are mine. “ My dad and I cared for him for years, until I moved to Colorado in 2015. When my dad passed away in...

Dr. Stacee was the most AMAZING vet we have worked with. She made one of the worst days bearable. It was time for our sweet old Florence to go, but it took me awhile to come around, and Caring Pathways was so patient and caring with me the weeks before, explaining...

Charlie was my soul dog. At 18 years young, he lived a long, happy life and was with me through all the best days of my life -- and all the worst ones too. Ring bearer at my wedding. There for the birth of my daughter and learning to be a big brother. Deaths in the...

Adopted in Chicago and named for the Colorado town, Estes the bestest was a bright spark in a dull world. Great big paws, great big heart, and great big underbite, she was rescued from a puppy mill when she was just a baby. So smart and so goofy, it was more like...

Toto, you were the bright spot in our lives for a wonderful 17 years. Even though it seems like a long time, it just wasn't enough. You've left us with so many beautiful memories to look back on. You were loved so much by your parents as well as your siblings and you...

Last week I had to say goodbye to my sweet little Sasha. She was the sweetest, friendliest, most docile, funny little dog a human could wish for. The last year or two were difficult watching her abilities diminish. Now she is over that rainbow bridge with all of her...

We realized that the time had come for our almost 20 year old Jack Russell, Yogi..to let go and begin life in heaven. Dr. Gina came the same day we called..and was so genuinely sensitive and good with us and Yogi. This made all the difference in the passage for us...

Today we said goodbye to my best friend, Chanel. It has caused the kind of heartbreak that crushes your chest and takes your breath away. Even though I was terrified of this day, I honestly couldn’t even imagine my life without her. How do you even say bye to the one...

We found Fuzzhead as a kitten crawling under cars in a parking lot. He ran to us immediately when we brought him a can of cat food. He was always a feisty, independent kitty who loved to play. When he was became very sick last January, we had to make the difficult...

Lizzie girl was my first love. I am now 30 years old but had her since I was 18. She got me through the ups and downs of life. When I met my now husband at 23 he took her in and accepted her and loved her as much as I did. She has brought so much joy to our family and...

I could write a book about how Jackson blessed our lives and the lives of others he met. He was a blessing sent from above, literally an answer to a prayer. He entered our lives when life was at its worst and brought so much joy and companionship. We were fortunate to...

Words can hardly express how grateful we were for Dr. Angel's compassion and expertise yesterday when we had to make the difficult decision that our Luke needed end of life care. Special attention was taken to explain the process to my 9-year old daughter, who was...

Liberty came to me when a coworker found her hiding under their car, barely alive and only a few weeks old. She was a strong, beautiful girl that was by my side for almost 18 years. We shared so many wonderful memories together. Liberty has a little brother Indie that...

In March I had to make that very tough decision to say goodbye to our sweet, mischievous, always entertaining and engaging tuxedo kitty Zoe. She was approaching her 20th birthday. She came into this world when her mama Petunia snuck into my bedroom closet to have the...

Sometimes a grief is so deep you can’t see your way through. When you love a beagle, your whole heart is in it. When your beagle needs you to do a final act of love, you need a special kind of help. We are so grateful for the care, compassion, and understanding that...

My boy Jack (A.K.A BoBo Bear)  My spirit animal. This sweet boy was an Aussie that showed up in the country. He was shy and scared of people so he roamed the country alone for many years. My parents fed him and gave him shelter until we as a family came up with a plan...

I adopted Bentley in Nebraska 10 years ago before I moved to Colorado and we quickly became best friends. He was the best companion I could have had in a new city. B was truly the sweetest and most wonderful boy. He used to love running around the house, getting lots...

Cosmo found me when I was a senior in college in Reading, PA. He is my soulmate cat. Cosmo has been with me for every important moment in my life from college, to my engagement to my husband, to getting married, moving across the country, having my human children....

My husband Nate and I had to do the hardest thing a furbaby parent could do and put our rescue baby, Arya, down to rest. She was diagnosed with mast cell cancer 6 months ago. We tried chemo and radiation but it was just too aggressive so we made the call. Our sweet...

From Dr. Suzie Gough, Caring Pathways Veterinarian In January 2012 when Josh and I were living in Alaska, we decided we wanted to share our life together with a four legged. Josh googled “Standard Poodle”, “Alaska”, and “Rescue”. And there popped up Bert.  Bert was...

My sweet gentle giant Boomer. I was lucky to rescue him when he was two, and he was my faithful companion over 10 great years, we hardly ever missed a walk. He let me foster other rescue dogs and was a good, patient mentor to the scared or nervous ones. Poor guy let...

I got Sasha from the Colorado Puppy Rescue. She was all alone in a crate and no one was even looking at her. She was 5 months old and was a Rottweiler/lab mix. I felt bad for her and when I met her in the Acquaintance cage, she swarmed me with a wiggling tail (stub)...

Axel was our dedicated, loving, calm, funny, and faithful boy! He was known in our dog community first as an Australian Shepherd puppy running along side me as I was riding my bike. Then as a slower dog, Axel walked next to me without the need of a leash. He loved...

Tribute coming soon.

I just want to thank Dr. Mindy Brewster and the Caring Pathways team for providing such a wonderful service to myself and other pet owners. I had to have my two pups put down yesterday and Dr. Brewster was simply amazing! The level of compassion and preparedness she...

This was such a difficult thing to do but Dr. Lori and the team from Caring Pathways were amazing. I want to thank them for their kindness and help through this. I am going to miss my sweet Wookie girl!    

Topher grew up with our family and he was always ready to explore the next adventure with us! Topher played hard and loved harder. May he be climbing the highest mountains, chasing glorious adventures, and resting upon the greenest grass on the other side of the...

What a life you led! From a rescue kitty, to the original test cat for prey drive for Freedom Service Dogs (aka Feisty), to our beloved family member for 12 years. As a test cat, your keen read of a dog's prey drive was always right on target. You were able to help so...

It's been a couple years but I'm ready finally. Cheese was the the worst dog I ever had and I've never loved someone more. We met when I was hitchhiking through California. Someone pushed her out of a car at me and I grabbed her. She was confused as I was about it but...

February 24, 2021 We had to make the heartbreaking decision to put our beloved dog, Koda, to rest. He was diagnosed with an intestinal disease in 2015. He recently relapsed and could not recover this time at the age of 13. We adopted him from the Dalmatian Rescue of...

Ellis was a loving dog. He loved everyone.

Maggie lived a long life - about 15.5 years. I was so fortunate to have a co-pilot such as her. She meant the world to me and was there for me during some of the toughest times of my life. The decision to put her to rest was very difficult, but the time had come as...

I said goodbye to my sweet boy Elway on January 30, 2021. Elway was with me from the time he was 13 ounces, and gave me almost 20 years of love, fun and devotion. He was my everything buddy and everybody loved him - even non-cat lovers. He was quirky- he loved to eat...

I rescued Honku from the dirt roads of Baja California, Mexico. He was loyal, a true companion, and best friend. I wish our time together was longer, but am beyond grateful for the special bond had. You'll always be with me.... I love you buddy!  

Even bona fide lovers of all dogs like myself only get one or two soul dogs in their lifetime, and Argo was mine. He was my reward to myself when I graduated from grad school in Ann Arbor, a exercise in commitment for a 29 year old person who suspected she wasn’t ever...

Blessed was the day that you came to me! A summer camp in the Colorado mountains, for children and adults with disabilities, was the perfect place for you to continue your work as a therapy dog, full time. How proud you made me each and every time someone petted you...

Sonic was a loyal best friend to his pet parents and family. He spent his happy young-mid years in Los Altos, CA where he took weekly walks to Petco and annual trips to Mendocino. He loved spending time in Yosemite and being with his dog buddies Sophie-Lou, Indy,...

Such a sweet girl, never gave us any trouble, loved everyone. She was a rescue dog from Big Bones out of Windsor, Colorado. but we knew she always rescued us first. My son Cody was always by her side.

My boy, Beorn, was a literal dream come true. I can still remember the first time I held him in my arms, and he just felt perfect. For 8 happy years, he was my constant companion, traveling buddy, and I remember always asking 'Can I bring my dog?' to anything I...

Moses Parts the Water “Sampson” Carter, 12, passed away peacefully at his Westminster home surrounded by his mom, Sue, his dad, Rod, and his auntie Laura. Sampson pushed his way into this world in February 2008 and never stopped pushing his way into the hearts of all...

We were the luckiest of families when this precious dog joined our lives. She brought us so much joy - and some early challenges - but her pure love for all of us and her buddy Billy B.A. the cat (who left us on his own 5 years ago) made every moment with her the best...

On January 7th, 2021 we said goodbye to our best buddy and sweetest friend. Rascal was a part of our family for 12 of his 16 years. My daughters saved all of their birthday money when they turned 9 and 7 for a dog. The day we rescued him from the Dumb Friends League...

Our precious Sysco.. We rescued him 6 years ago not knowing how much he would change our lives as much as we wanted to change his. He was a perfect loving baby and fit right into our family instantly.. Though our time with him was shorter than we thought he will...

Rupert was found under a shed when he was about 6 weeks old in northern Wisconsin, and I have had him since he was 9 weeks old. He had a very healthy and active life, his biggest obsession was birds so we had bird feeders by all of the windows. Rupert loved to climb...

"How lucky I am that makes saying goodbye so hard" - Winnie the Pooh On Tuesday January 8th, my sweet Jaxy boy crossed over the rainbow bridge. There aren't words to describe how much I miss my fur baby, but I know he's running around and doing all the hikes and...

You were the most loving and loyal friend to us both. We will miss you dearly.

We said good-by to our quiet and solitary Sophie on Christmas day. Our hearts are heavy with loss. While she almost never meowed, at night we often heard her talking to her toy creatures. Once when I was sick and crying, she put her face to my ear and purred until I...

Zeppelin Tadlock's Celebration of Life July 13, 2013 - January 6, 2021 Zeppelin “Zeppy Boy” Tadlock was born on July 13th 2013, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Zeppelin was the son of Crystal and Troy Tadlock. He is survived by his sister, Ms. Josey Wales and brothers...

When I got Zoe, she was small enough to fit in the palm of my hand. She turned 10 this Christmas. Zoe was by far the most interactive pet I've ever known, and I've had my fair share of pets. She was a champion ping-pong player, loved soccer, and never backed down from...

Our family wishes to give a sincere and heartfelt "Thank you" to Caring Pathways and Dr. Megan who brought lasting peace to our dear Will. The manner and professionalism of Dr. Megan was so appreciated in our family's time of grief. We were so relieved to find such a...

Today would of been Mia’s 9th birthday. We had to say goodbye to her on Dec 19th. One of the hardest things I have had to do. Feel robbed that we didn’t have more time with her but at the same time so honored for her endless love and snuggles she gave us for almost 9...

Lindt was our baby. She lived a wonderful life. Trips to the mall and the beach, hiked mountains in Colorado, was the title character of a short film, dined in coffee houses and restaurants, an unofficial therapy dog and mascot in a nursing home and an assisted living...

Kali was my companion for over 14 years--she brought enjoyment and laughter to my life. She loved her dinner--dry with a teaspoon of wet--and would start lobbying for dinner in the early afternoon. Besides me, she leaves behind her sibling, Sita, and we both will miss...

I’ll miss you more than words could describe, Chloe. My little sidekick... I love you so much and I’m so glad you gave me almost 16 amazing years to be your person. Rest In Peace my sweet little momma.  

Below is Buddy's video tribute. Rest in Peace Buddy.  https://www.facebook.com/jeff.hulse.35/videos/10214991034328380/

Thank you for your kindness and patience helping with Jax cross the Rainbow Bridge. Gracie will miss him!

Bandit was a very magical part of our lives. He had an incredible personality, we were so lucky to have him in our lives. We had the best 10+ years with Bandit and we deeply miss him. Bandit will be forever in our hearts. We miss you baby boy, love mom and dad. We...

After a snowstorm on a cold autumn afternoon, a beautiful light in my life vanished and my heart was broken. I knew it would be incredibly sad and difficult to lose our sweet little Shiba Inu Jasmine (I also called her “little monkey” and “my sweethearts” - yes,...

We agreed to foster Duke in April of 2019 thinking we'd help him overcome his heartworm infection and help him find his furever home. But after helping him heal for 6 months we weren't letting him go anywhere. While we knew he was much older and his lungs were damaged...

Bo you were the best dog a man of adventure could ask for; never blinked twice at a chance to hang out, never questioned our adventure destination, simply stayed loyal and close. You will be greatly missed, but the journey without you must go on in our hearts now....

Our girl Pepper was the sweetest, quirkiest dog I've ever met. She would wake us up every morning to play, showed her love quite literally by giving us her butt, loved the boy dogs, all the smells, camping, and butt scratches. Everyone who met her loved her and...

Sawyer was a sweet, silly and curious guy. He loved to swim, explore and sniff. He LOVED peanut butter and so many other treats. He was by far the best ball finder at the dog park! He was always up for a car ride, secretly hoping we would stop at the park. He was my...

Max was a playful lover. One of those labs who would run up to anyone to say hi. Max loved to play fetch. Max loved to destroy squeakers. Max was an annoying face-licker. I didn't care. Max was a professionally trained upland game hunting dog. Birds were toys that...

It was one week ago today that we had to say goodbye to our beloved kitty, Ollie. We are grateful that Dr. Steve was the vet who came to our home to help Ollie in his time of need. Dr. Steve was especially compassionate and gentle regarding Ollie's comfort and took...

After thirteen and a half beautiful years together, it is with a very heavy heart, Tasha and I said our final goodbyes to each other on November 2nd, 2020 she crossed the rainbow bridge peacefully, in her favorite pink bed in the sunshine on our back deck. Kristen was...

I contacted Caring Pathways a few days ago at the recommendation of our vet. Our beloved retriever, Thompson, had just been diagnosed with cancer and we knew we would need to say good-bye soon. Caring Pathways responded to my email in detail and also asked me to call....

I rescued Auggie four years ago when he was just one. I was proud and fortunate to provide him a home. The 'bumper sticker' cliche "Who Rescued Who" was the precise definition of our relationship. He was full of energy yet had a Master's Degree in 'NAP.' He lived for...

I rescued Auggie four years ago when he was just one. I was proud and fortunate to provide him a home. The 'bumper sticker' cliche "Who Rescued Who" was the precise definition of our relationship. He was full of energy yet had a Master's Degree in 'NAP.' He lived for...

Biko has been by my side for 19 years, through so many life changes. I miss him so much. He was an ornery kitty to say the least, but he was always my boy. We had a special bond, and I am grateful for the time we had. I am glad he was able to pass with dignity.

Nutmeg ... she was my baby, my shadow, my best friend. I got to be her human for over 15 years. It's only been 2 days and I just can't imagine the rest of my life without my sweet girl by my side. She made every day better and was loved by everyone she met. Never has...

A few weeks ago I had to put down my emotional support animal Frankie... it was already one of the toughest decisions and hardest things I had to go through but Dr. Kristen made it as good as it could be considering the circumstances. It was not rushed at all. She...

It’s a bit of a paradox to find beauty when making an end-of-life decision for the most loyal of family members and Caring Pathways helped guide us through this mournful life experience and exemplified this at every turn. Like many whose pets are truly family members,...

Dr. Steven came today to help my sweet boy Chico to the rainbow bridge . He was so caring and compassionate and let me and my kids know exactly what was going to happen and when he was going to do it. It was so hard emotionally for us but he made it much easier in the...

"Yesterday, we were very fortunate that Dr. Stacee Kim helped us in ushering our dear little friend, Henri Hardy, from this life to the next. To say that she was caring, compassionate, and helpful not only to Henri but to my wife and me would be a gross...

Yesterday we said goodbye to our sweet Pete. He lived 16 long years. He was a rascal with an amazing long jump. He loved getting in the middle of a dog pack at the dog park and hatching a plan for trouble with a smile on his face. He was a great traveling companion....

Murray was my best friend, my fur-baby. He loved our mountain trips, and was quite the trail blazer. He had a few nicknames, he was called "the doctor' by some, as he always could fix anything that was wrong, "Gandhi", as he loved all animals and people, he would...

Today we had to put our long loving Bobby down. Bobby was the sweetest dog and was always their for us during our hardest times. He lived a great healthy life until a few months ago he began to develop a tumor and he struggled walking and eating. It was time it lay...

Annie was the best dog ever! She had a good heart and loved to fetch a good frisbee. She was so good with our children and we absolutely loved her being in our family. She lived a good 12 years with us. We will miss her so dearly. Part of us is now gone, but never...

I am so grateful for Dr. Nicole and the end of life pet services offered by Caring Pathways. Making the decision for our 14 yr. old Golden Retriever (Rio) was heart breaking. Dr. Nicole was amazing. She came to our home on a Sunday evening and was so patient. She...

Sam was the "Best Ambassador to Dogdom!" He never met any person or animal that didn't love him instantly. My co-pilot was a cross between a cruise director and a crossing guard. He always wanted to be with us and part of whatever we were doing. I will miss him every...

Allie was a great cat. She was a most vocal Snowshoe Siamese, who hated going to the vet, loved catnip, laying in the sun, lapping up bathtub water, sitting in laps and being petted. She always had something to say. She went peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2020....

Chance took his job as head of security very seriously for our home. He had no sense of personal space and was a frequent photo bomber. His creativity in devising new and experimental sleeping positions was unparalleled. While he was apprehensive about the 2 year old...

Gizmo was only about 7 weeks old, so we didn't have a lot of time to get to know him, but we loved him like we had known him our whole lives. He was my daughters puppy, & she was absolutely heart broken over losing him! Having him cremated for her was a way for...

Kosh was a lover of many things and people. He was a fierce protector of the house and was always alert to make sure we weren't pestered by moths, spiders, or the occasional butterfly. Kosh was a hard luck cat that we adopted from the Humane Society seven years ago,...

We said goodbye to our sweet boy, Champ on August 14, 2020. He was almost 14 years old. He had come a long way from the shy little puppy we adopted so many years ago. Some dogs just seem attached to you at your soul, that was Champ. He shared our love for the Colorado...

Our silly Sammy. You're not in pain anymore. We miss you terribly. Our memories of our time with you, will carry us through until we see you again. We love love you ❤️.

Daisey Mae was the most loving, brave, and joyous little girl to be around. She had an amazing and unbreakable bond with her momma! It breaks our hearts that she is no longer with us, but we are tremendously grateful that she is no longer in pain and able to play and...

April 15, 2005 - August 10, 2020 Our beloved and precious Golden Retriever, Sophie Marie Golliher, crossed the Rainbow Bridge into Rainbow Heaven on a beautiful Monday afternoon, August 10th surrounded by her second set of human parents, Bill & Ellen Golliher....

You were the most loving and loyal friend to us both. We will miss you dearly.

Maverick was always faithful and protected our family. He was the sweetest Bernese Mountain Dog that you could have ever wanted. He lived to be 15 and a half years old. He will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Our time with you was never enough but someday we...

Duke was the center of our family's life for nearly thirteen years.  He came to us as a puppy in a time of a lot of change and turmoil. Duke was the sweetest, funniest and sometimes naughtiest dog ever!  Duke had serious health issues his whole life and ended up...

I just cannot believe our big guy is gone after 20 years with us. He was so full of love and we were so lucky to have him for as long as we did. I We will miss him tremendously and the emotion is still so raw today, not quite 24 hours since Coby passed on and we miss...

My Monique (MoMo) August 27th, 2011 – July 20th, 2020 Monique - All I can say is there was quite a bit of activity between her relatively short dash! Momo brought so much love and personality to our home. She loved the water, chasing balls, riding in the truck, long...

Thank you Caring Pathways for being so sweet with my Rascal. She left us far too soon and too quickly. Over the course of 3 weeks, she hurt her hip and we did an ultrasound and found out she had cancer. The last few days she refused to eat and it was heartbreaking....

Brody- What an incredible ride it has been with you by my side for the last 14 years. We have been through so much together, and when the world and life seemed shaky I knew you would be right beside me looking up at me with those big brown eyes letting me know we got...

Ella- June 2005- June 2020 I adopted Ella and her brother when they were kittens. Ella was shy right from the start, hiding behind my tables and and entertainment center for the the first couple of weeks. She gradually warmed up to me and eventually would rarely leave...

He lives on in the memories of anyone who was graced by his Elvis grin and his lethal tail. We miss you buddy. Chase all the butterflies and swim in all the lakes. Love, everyone in the Fincher family.

Martha was a great dog. We found her in a parking lot when we lived in Las Vegas. She was very feisty from the beginning. I always called her a gremlin because after she got wet she would turn into a different dog and run around like crazy. She loved my husband more...

Mia was an incredible dog. She loved going on adventures, and snuggling for movie nights. Most of all she loved being a part of a family, she completed our family. We were blessed for 11 years to find such a sweet and loving girl. Her presence will be missed by...

Maggie found her way to me in 2012 via New Hope Cattle Dog Rescue. The rescue picked her up in a small town in Kansas, where someone had been shooting at her because she was going through dumpsters. She had just had a litter of puppies and was trying to find food....

A big heart and a kind and gentle soul. That was Dooley. Although we were blessed with 6 “bonus” years since he lost a leg to bone cancer, it has been devastating to say goodbye. Dooley loved pancakes, peanut butter, making snow angels and swimming at Chase Reservoir....

Lily came to us on February 20th, 12 years ago as what they thought was a 3 year old dog. From the moment we met her she melted our hearts and became a solid member of our family. The night we brought her home she curled up in her bed and slept all night as well as...

We want to thank you all, especially Dr. Megan, for your wonderful, compassionate care for our beautiful Stella and for us. We called a month ago as we realized Stella was unable to walk and suffering so much. Dr Megan came and was so gentle and caring and made this...

Our sweet Brio passed away on March 24th. He lived to be 10 years and 8 months old. Brio was a tenderhearted boy, who loved the snow, chasing the laser pointer, swimming, digging holes at the dog park, and rolling around in mud. He was an only dog until 2014, when we...

In the midst of this global crisis, our family had to say goodbye to our big girl, Princess Zelda. I can remember when she was small enough to fit into my hand. We watched her grow into a 110lb gentle giant and she watched the boys grow into young men. She was our...

Rocky, my Little Boy. For 9 years he brought us, and everyone who met him, much joy & happiness, laughter & love. As I grieve, and try to heal from the loss of him, I ask myself — how do I move forward? My answer is— What would Rocky Do? Rocky would keep...

It was finally the time to make the heartbreaking decision to help my Zoe girl (Zoezy, Zoezilla, Pistol Pants, Mama, Baby Girl) cross the bridge on Sat. 3.7.20. She went at home on my bed with me very peacefully. Thank you to Caring Pathways for their help and...

Will the Circle Be Unbroken? A Tribute to my Dog Teddy He was a rescue dog who rescued me, giving me ten years of love and companionship, Greeting me whenever I came home Following me with his all-seeing lazy eye, promising mischief Bringing me joy with his favorite...

Kismet was a very interactive cat! Quite independent, but not aloof. She would teach me the games she wanted to play, like hide & seek. Gone way too soon, but such a wonderful person whom I was blessed to have in my life!

Sweet Fishy. Our girl never asked for anything more than a spot in the sun, a warm fuzzy bed and the occasional treat (okay, lots of treats). You see how it was impossible to refuse that little fuzzy face. I miss her musical purr, calm presence and the silkiest fur...

Courage became part of our family as a terrified senior dog who had been kept in a cage outdoors at a Puppy Mill all his life. Rescued at the age of 10, he had no idea how to be a dog, no idea how to live in a house, or any of the other things you might expect from a...

We lost our beautiful Stella Bella last Saturday, Feb. 22, and we are still lost. We rescued Stella when she was 7-1/2, and her personality developed every single day for the past 5-1/2 years. Even at almost 13, she acted like she was 3....so, so sweet, yet such a...

Dear Goober, Thank you for making every day and every moment better with your unconditional love. Thank you for all the fluffy hugs, cute grunts, big smiles, and endless snuggles as you pushed me out of the bed with your big furry butt. Thank you for the drool and...

We will forever miss this sweet girl. 14 years of comedic canine pure love from this rescue dog who was somewhere between 1-3 years old when she found us. Though only 35 pounds, she had an extra large personality. Our inimitable Miss Dixie! (Here is a memorial...

Lucy came into our lives during a difficult time. Two of our dogs has passed away within 6 months and cancer had affected our family. The moment we brought her home she brought love and structure to everyone’s lives. During her 11 1/2 years she trained 4 more dogs how...

Tank, you were beyond loved! Truly not treated as a dog but as family, we brought you everywhere we went and did not feel complete without you. We are thankful for all the smiles and love you brought us and can’t wait to see you again someday!

We decided to say good-bye to our Roxie Taco yesterday. I guess it never feels like the right time. Is it too early? Did I wait too long? After going through all the old photos and videos I could find, I feel confident that it was the right decision and she went...

In the sweetest memory of our special Tara. We will miss you forever and we hope you are at the Rainbow Bridge and until we meet again, know that you were loved more than anything. Peace and love be with you.

Larry Fordham - 2019 Larry was affectionately known as Big Larry.  He was a big cat who weighed in at 15 pounds. so the name fit him perfectly. Larry was a rescue from the Denver Dumb Friends League. Larry only lived with us for about two and half years and we loved...

The most amazing companion in this lifetime. He saved my life in 2006 when I died and didn’t want to live after seeing the golden light, not suffering anymore pain in this life. I was given the greatest gift, a Boston Terrier puppy, who also was a runt and wasn’t...

Our Tribute to Aurora- Aurora Borealis or Rora for short was Born 01/08/2007- Crossed Rainbow Bridge 01/25/2020  13 years and 17 days is a long time for a gentle giant of a dog to grace our world with her presence. Part Saint Bernard/ Part Black Lab/ Part Pure Love. I...

Saki, I miss your smile and always greeting me at the door with one of your favorite toys. You are missed! I think about you every day. We will meet again! RIP. Love, Mom

Theodore was not just a pet. He was a friend. A brother. A mentor. A listener. A shoulder to cry on. A pillow to lay on. His fur was the softest thing you had ever felt, everyone told me that. I won’t forget the nights I needed him to fall asleep, feeling I’m jump up...

We love you Roxy, You were such a good girl and perfect in every way, Keep Schotzie company while you wait until we will all meet again someday! Over the Rainbow Bridge you went.... We always knew you were heaven sent.... We cherish all our time together.... Till we...

I am missing my little guy Beau terribly.  I know he is in a better place and hope to see him again someday.

Princess 4/1/2000 - 4/24/2019 Princess was adopted at just 4 months old and, because we haven't been able to have children, she became like a child, to us. We got her so that our other cat, Gonzo, had a pal and they became inseparable. Princess was always under our...

Sparky was my nine year old boys Birthday gift. He picked him out of about 6 other puppies. He said, "I like this one mom, he has a little spark to him." Later I found out he also named his that because it was Benjamin Franklin's imaginary dogs name. Sparky died on...

To our dear Caydee Belle who passed on December 17,2019, There is an empty place where you always laid and such a pain in our hearts that won’t go away. We couldn’t have asked for a better friend you were always so faithful to us until the end. Now you are running...

{Sweet Milo Baby}🖤 Jess and I said goodbye to our sweet boy in October. He may have been only a tiny 6.5lbs, but his heart was larger than life. I rescued him back in CT 5 years ago and only wish I had his entire life by my side. This little guy showed up at my back...

We had to put down our sweet Sadie, our little fluffy Cockapoo, that everyone loved and everyone wanted to pet. She looked like she just came out of the dryer, when we would pick her up from the groomer. Casey, at Heritage Pet, will miss her dearly. It was a very...

To my beautiful boy Bill You were one of a kind. The sweetest best boy. You brought such happiness to me and your dad. From the time we picked out till the last minutes of your life. You are my heart and soul. The happiest dog I’ve ever known. All of us miss so much....

Today we lost a family member that was also a best friend. Our sweet Sugar went to place where she can be pain free. We brought Sugar home when she was just a few weeks old and today she is shy of 15 by three days. She was with us thru three homes, two kids and...

Our sweet Mollie girl was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma at only age 7, and within a few short days, we had to let her go. The pain was too much for her, and we could not bear to see her suffer. Mollie was the spunkiest, goofiest, and sweetest dog we have ever met. She...

My sweet Champ left me on 11/06/19, he was with me since around July 4th 2005. He rescued us from the pound and my life was changed. From the first time we met I knew he'd be a challenge. You see I sat on the floor awaiting Champ in the waiting room but Champ...

Our best friend - Sheena Bella is missed so much and we have some happiness knowing that Sheena is no longer suffering pain. We like to think that she is in place where her favorite things are in great abundance, and she is enjoying trails made of cheese, bacon and...

This is Sydney, aka, Duchess. I only had her 4 years, rescuing her from people who didn't have the time to give her the attention and love she deserved. We rescued each other. She made me laugh each day. She loved to chase water from the hose in the summer, she could...

Duke, it has been only a little over a week since we had to say our final good-byes. There hasn't been a day that has gone by when I haven't been visited by you in sweet memory. Although there are many tears, there are also smiles and laughter when remembering you as...

Casey was the very best dog. She took her job very seriously. She never wavered in her loyalty of me through many changes. We started as a family of just her and me, then added my husband. We weren't sure how she would react when we added a baby to the mix when she...

Rockie you were the best dog anyone could ever ask for, and from the day we brought you home you filled our hearts.  Your sweet personality brought so much joy to our lives, and we loved you to the moon and back. Even when you weren’t feeling well you still wagged...

Koda (aka) Kodabear 2006-2019 Koda, We adopted her when she was 3 months old. She was a great beautiful dog, who had lived a great life! She has given us so much love, joy, happiness, laughter, adventure and fulfillment. Koda, was an amazing hiking companion, never...

My tribute to Slinky will be tough as there are no words. But what I can say is that she was that "one dog", the one who was an extension of me, who captured my heart and shared my soul. Her sweet disposition allowed us to travel extensively - she was one welcomed...

March 9, 2008-November 14, 2019 If love could’ve saved you, you would’ve lived forever. You were the most wonderful companion we could’ve asked for. You were with us for only 8 short years, but in those years you gave us immeasurable joy, love, laughter and comfort....

A tribute to Hudson Kronebusch: Hudson you were a part of our lives in every way! You have made us the happiest parents. The moment we met you, was one of the BEST days of our lives. We’ve had so many wonderful memories with you. Hudson, you make us laugh every day,...

Our wonderful dog Sam passed away this week. Dr. Lori was absolutely amazing with helping my family through this very difficult time. Thank you so much. We had old man Sam for 14 years. My son, Roman has had him since he was born. His brother Maxy Boy grew up...

October 1, 2006 - October 27, 2019 The man with many nicknames. Rowdy pants, pants man, pants, pow-pow, pow, puppy, pup-pup, oager, big, biggie, handsome and many more. All of these you heard daily and we hope you know each one was said with love. Whether you were...

Kobe was a beloved member of our family for 17 years. He was part of every adventure and every memory we had as a family. He grew up with our kids and loved us all unconditionally. He was the most loyal, smart, kind companion we could ever ask for. He loved to play...

Ziggy was definitely your typical small dog that thought he was a big dog. He was an unexpected gift to me when I graduated from college and was my first real responsibility in life. It was my first time naming a dog and I think I chose one that was pretty fitting...

Things we learned from Bear: 1. If you want something (e.g. big pets), ask for it. 2. When your loved ones are hurting, find them and purr for them. 3. If you need some space, it’s ok if people can’t find you for a while. 4. Show your emotions. 5. Wash up before...

Mumu lived a long and exciting life. A dog that travelled many miles, and has so many happy tails to tell. You can choose to believe her stories - some of which can seem beyond belief- but know the truth of her loving heart, and her tenacious protective nature. Her...

Kamilli means"the perfect one" in Swahilli. Being a Rhodesian Ridgeback, it seemed fitting. Unfortunately her life before we were able to adopt her was far from perfect. She had been living on her own with 2 other Ridgebacks in the winter. She was 18 mo old when she...

Ginger, you were the first love of my life and it was nothing short of a dream come true when you came into my life 15 years ago. You were sharp as a whip and learned any trick I could think of to teach you. You trusted me entirely and were my constant companion...

He splashed in the Atlantic Ocean and sat on top of Pikes Peak. He was chased by an otter and stared down by a grizzly bear. He pooped in 14 states. He put his head inside a Thanksgiving turkey and feasted. He killed a pika and protected us from lizards. He helped his...

Baby Fred, We loved you so much and we miss you. You will always be a part of our family. A part of you will forever be in our hearts. You brought us more love and joy than you could ever imagine.

June was the sweetest dog, she loved her people! So smart, loving & ready to do anything asked of her!  She loved her ball playing days and adjusted even after those days were over. Then loved our walks to smell who was out and about. 🐾😎 June has such a strong...

A tribute for Neptune, aka "Tuner" You shared your life with me for 18+ wonderful years... from your independent bird/bunny catching younger years, to your tree-climbing, free roaming, sun bathing middle years, to your last snuggle-filled years, you were my constant...

Our dear Trekker (affectionately know as Buba) was loved by so many people-friends, family, Jason his dog trainer, Caroline and Carrie his dog sitters, and the staffs at two doggie daycares. He brought many new friends into our lives. He never trekked in the way we...

A Tribute for Cooper Charland 💜

Henry lived a long, happy life of 16.5 years. He was born in Hilbert, Wisconsin and grew up near Lake Michigan chasing balls in his Midwestern backyard. When he was 10 he tore is ACL and had a total knee replacement. At 12, he moved to Colorado where he became an avid...

Wrinkles was a casualty of a friend’s divorce. We had 2 other dogs at the time and I hesitated to take her, not sure we could manage three dogs. My husband was sure immediately that we could and she would fit right in. Our other two dogs were both tri-colored hounds...

"The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be, a fact which should be noted by anyone who decides to acquire...

Leira, also known as my "little patrol dog" had so much personality and a fierce love of life, which is why it's so hard to say goodbye. She had to be in the know of everything, making sure she was included with what was going on. She wanted to go EVERYWHERE with me,...

Our home is quiet. We miss her greeting every time we came through the door. Chippy is also missed by Coopy and her sister, Fishy. She watched over all of us, made sure everything and everyone was in their places and maintained order. She was such a loving and social...

Deuce was adopted at 4 years old by a family member. When his previous owner passed away some years later his fate was to be given away to an unknown stranger or perhaps another shelter. I fell in love with Deuce when I met him, he had a low masculine “meow”! He was...

Our beloved cat Trilly passed away July 24, 2019. As I sat down to write a tribute to him, I tried to remember every detail of who he was and what made him so incredibly special, but the words felt hollow. Listing his antics and describing his personality doesn’t...

Mojoe Higdon (11-15-2006 to 5-18-2019) It’s been a little over two months since I had to say farewell to you my baby boy. I wanted to do this tribute immediately, but I was so depressed and unable to get myself to face this reflection. And even now I cry at an...

We were incredibly fortunate to have Koda (aka Koda Marie) come into our lives for nearly six years. Basically, he was a 50 pound lap dog that ultimately ran our household. He loved our family unconditionally, was always up for a walk, loved to cuddle, was a watch dog...

We adopted Bear when he was 8 weeks old. He was fluffy and kept licking our faces. He was an excellent companion to my daughter. He was very vocal and loved to go on walks. He was protective of our family and we miss him a lot. Thank you, Caring Pathways, for being so...

Olivia came into our lives in 2004 when a family was thinking of relinquishing her to a shelter. I was immediately struck by her beauty. Her eyes were gorgeous and her coat had a beautiful orange color underneath. When I first took Olivia to the veterinarian, there...

As the sun now sets, without you, I know this: You were the light and effortless parts of myself; you did right by me every day of your life. Your presence gave me solace. I was yours, you were mine, and I am forever grateful.  In having loved him, in him having loved...

We adopted Minnie as a senior pet while living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As a rescue, she had not learned how to walk on a leash, play with toys, enjoy treats or cuddles. In the 6 years that Minnie became a part of our pack, she learned all these things and taught...

There are no words to describe how Spanky enriched our lives. He was intelligent, funny and full of life. He was the best big brother to Buckwheat, teaching Buckwheat the ropes. Spanky adored his tennis balls and would carry one with him on every walk. He loved...

Kira and Rocky were our companions, work supervisors, entertainers, and best friends for many years. They were each other’s constant friends to the end. You are missed. Stephanie

"Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet." - Colette My beloved Archie left this world on June 1. He was by my side through nearly 13 years of changes and challenges: three homes, numerous short term rentals, two stays in Santa Fe, a year in California,...

It's been a month without you and it's too damn quiet without you. From the first day I met you as a kitten til your last breath as a beautiful cat you made me smile every time everyday. It may be sad that you are longer with us, yet the memories will last till I see...

Sully was my best friend. I miss him so much but his courage and his spirit will always be with me. Aside from being a wonderful dog, Sully dealt with his epilepsy as though it were an occasional problem that he overcame over and over again with bravery and...

Emma passed one day after Mothers Day. She was rescued from a breeder and we adopted her 9 years ago. An angel that did not know how to be a dog. How to play, how to trust, how to eat out of a bowl. After about 6 months Emmie ran to my husband and jumped up and gave...

Duncan died last night. I was there, as I promised him I would be, to feel his last heartbeat, to breathe his last breath. Though there are so many tragedies in the world today and every day, and I feel them all, it does not lessen the grief I feel at his passing....

Thank you to Caring Pathways for your donation to the Morris Animal Foundation in memory of my beloved cat, Smokey. When I adopted Smokey from a shelter in Pasadena, CA I was told he was 6 years old. He added so much to my life all the 11 years we were together. For...

Nadi (aka Pookie Bear) This precious soul entered our lives January 2nd, 2015.  We decided our youngest daughter needed a friend of the animal kind so we drove to the local animal shelter to take a look.  At the end of the row in the last kennel on the left there was...

Just wanted to reach out and send many thanks for all of the love you brought to us in our difficult decision to help our Rue cross over Rainbow Bridge. Dr. JoAnna was absolutely amazing. She did everything with such grace and respect. I'm not sure myself personally...

There are not enough words to describe how special Maddie was, not just to us but to every person that met her. Simply looking into her sweet eyes put you at ease and made you realize how much Maddie loved you. Her favorite things were camping, getting pets, and...

My Sweet Lil Beanie ...just the most Perfect Little Lass but, your Love and Light You,... You, were SO BIG!! You, were the Cutest Wee Rebel The Sweetest of Any!! Many, after meeting you, had said, "I don't really like small dogs." To the point that, upon hearing that...

Speck (2004 - 2019) We rescued Speck from a shelter in 2004, as we wanted to find a companion cat for my daughter and our other cat, Kelly (1996-2015).  Of all the cats in the shelter's cat room, I noticed Speck followed me as I walked around the cages looking at the...

Nine years ago I was looking at puppies online when I came across a photo of little puppy #96. I immediately called my friend over, pointed at the picture, and told her "That's my dog." There was no doubt in my mind. When I went to the rescue to get her, they put her...

Yesterday I held my old dog as he crossed the bridge. For those of you who don't know, Longstreet has been suffering with dementia for about 2 years. He went from being with the family for all activities to needing to be quarantined in a safe room for his and the...

20 years ago, we adopted two fur babies that we raised alongside our human babies. Pluto and her brother Jupiter graced our lives with joy, laughter and love with their irreplaceable feline spirits. We lost Jupiter at 14, and Miss Plute ruled the house in her golden...

May 1st 2003 - Feb 23rd 2019 Our love-able loyal boy, Lance, was our shadow, protector, and faithful companion. He was so friendly everyone in the neighborhood loved him. We will miss him dearly.

Kodi! Here Kodi!, Good boy! Good Boy! Kodi (Kodiak), you always came running when we called your name before but now you are running free with the heavenly wind. You left us the day before the Full Super Blood Wolf Moon eclipse and the next evening as we viewed that...

Frogger was clearly special to anyone who spent more than a minute with him. He was kind and outgoing, always dressed well in his tux. He loved people and wanted their company. People who didn’t know they could be cat lovers loved him. Our house will be emptier...

In 2004 we brought our new family member home and our lives were never the same. Cheyenne was a fiercely loyal, energetic, sweet, loving companion for 15 years. She loved to hike, swim, camp, travel, play with toys in the backyard, play with her best dog friend...

My Quigley. My constant steadfast and ever present companion, the love of my life, the funniest, handsomest, sweetest, sometimes naughtiest, fluffiest, and most handsome boy... You are one of the most amazing and beautiful spirits I’ve ever known. You were my Velcro...

Toby was a stray that came into our lives shortly after my Dad crossed over in 2003. He was a loving and faithful companion for my Mom until 2010 when she went into long term care. Toby came to live with me then. Toby loved trips to Grand Lake and car rides to get ice...

I am beyond grateful for Alexis coming out to make the worst day of our lives a little bit more bearable.  We couldn't have asked for a better send off for our dear sweet and very handsome 9 year old bulldog/boxer Tanner.  He was very loved and will be missed by...

This is our beautiful Midget. He had a very rough start to his life, but ended up having a beautiful 17 years with our family. Your quirky and loving ways will be missed. Rest in peace my beautiful.

McLovin, most people knew him as Dude, passed away peacefully Monday morning. Dude was a sweet and beautiful dog, he was an athlete, ran fast, lean and whippet like. He was brindle and had soft fur and a big ruff around his neck. Dude was always a quiet, patient and...

Dudley-- I feel so blessed to have been your dog mommy for 17 amazing years! I picked your sweet little face out of the litter when you were an itty bitty 8 week old, and we created memories that will last me the rest of my life. I will forever miss you and I will...

Our sweet Jackson went to heaven today in our home being loved on by his family. He literally died with his face in the palm of B’s hand. I can’t think of a better way to go! 💙 We got Jackson when he was just 5 weeks old, his mother died during the birth so we got him...

October 27, 2008-December 22, 2018 I’ll never forget the day I met my beautiful boy. The breeder asked me to choose which pup I wanted out of the litter. I had him close the crate they were in and then open it. Mogely came right to me while all the other pups mingled...

Walter "Peyton" Good Boy Christiansen was laid to rest on May 26, 2018. He was born in Colorado in the summer of 2006. He was a howler and a beggar and the best dog we ever had.  He was a comforter and a snuggler. He survived eating a burbar rug, drywall, a whole...

Oliver Wright (May 9, 2003 - December 2, 2018) Our sweet boy and loving companion who was a special part of our family. He lived a long sweet and happy life.

💕 Our tribute to Angel Sampson . . . 💕 By: Ralph & Bonnie Sampson Angel is the perfect name for our wonderful little Shih Tzu. You came to us shortly after you were born on April 15, 2005. You definitely added to our life over the 13-plus years you were with us....

Cody picked me out in the Fall of 2006. (born 6/4/06) Among many puppies, Cody ran up to me and said pick me up and take me home. He was a beautiful puppy full of life. Cody passed 3 classes at the humane society and became a therapy dog working at a senior center...

Zina- from the time we held you for the first time at 8 weeks old to holding you at 8 years old, we grew in love with you more and more each day. You were a lovable, playful, energetic “escape artist”. Thank you for teaching us to be playful and enjoy the simple...

The most perfect sweet old kitty crossed the Rainbow Bridge in her own home and on her own terms. I went to a pet adoption day in 2006 looking for a kitten and was smitten with a beautiful young adult cat with bright blue eyes and one ear. When I held her for the...

From John and Mindy, Tricia, and Tim Dunbar for Cooper.  Written by John for Cooper that left us last Saturday.   Remembering the boy is not hard to do, He came to us as a rescue.  Way back there in December of 2008, I suppose you could call it our fate. Many...

After losing our beloved dog about 6 months earlier in 2004, our family decided that we wanted a cat. We adopted Stripes at a local shelter at the age of 3 and when we brought her home she hid under the bed for 2 days. When she finally came out, she become more...

Hi Caring Pathways, Your organization and Dr. Kerry Muhovich helped my cat, Tucker, pass very peacefully in my lap. Tucker was my companion for over 19 years, from when he was a 6-week old stray I took in until his body gave up on October 15, 2018. He accompanied me...

Maddy Moon, our terrier mix, came to us from the Dumb Friends League in 2005. There were a couple of attempted escapes before she decided she was indeed in a pretty sweet spot here with us. Thanks to Caring Pathways, we were able to say good-bye to her in her own...

It is with a heavy heart that we had to let our Pumpkin go on October 19, 2018. She came to us at the age of two as a rescue. We were privileged to take care of her for 15 years. Her antics gave us many laughs, she was a constant companion, we shared loads of love,...

We adopted our sweet little Olive 14 years ago when she was about 2 years old. She was a feisty little 22-lb. dog with a big bark.  She loved to be chased with one of her many little toys and going to the dog park.  She made us better dog parents and all around better...

Sleep peacefully, Allie. The house is not the same without you. I feel it day and night. I treasure the memories and will love you always. You will be in my thoughts forever. My special girl, gone but not forgotten. Until we meet again.<3 10/05/2018

We said goodbye to our 19 year old, sweet cat Maxie on September 17, 2018.  We adopted Max to be a companion for our other cat Mario (who recently passed 4 months ago), and he did his job well-they were best buddies for their 19 years together. Max loved to go outside...

Our sweet Jackson came to us in January of 2005. He was a Shetland Sheepdog and he was so cute -- he looked just like a mini Lassie! He was a loyal companion from day one, playful, sweet, loving and enjoyed herding us and our children at all times!! He was by our side...

I had a special relationship with Missy. She lived in Texas and was my mom’s dog for many years. We adopted Missy and brought her with us to Colorado when my mom passed away. She was the last link to my mom. Dr. Lori gave me the time and space to grieve my mom again...

Tango was in our lives for such a short 3 years. He was an older cat when we adopted him.  I was not sure I wanted an another older cat. We had recently lost our 18 and 21 year old fur babies. My husband said older cats need homes too... Tango quickly bonded to my...

15 years ago I found the most beautiful red toy poodle running the streets of Houston, Texas. She ran up to me and pretty much asked for help. She was 3 years old, a level 2 starvation, had parasites and was very neglected. Both of our words changed after that day...

My dearest Sassy came to me when she was just 4 weeks old. Her momma was a barn kitty and abandoned the litter. She was so precious and sassy and I was so happy to be her new momma. She enjoyed catching bugs and bringing them inside for us. Dragonflies were her...

Bud, Thanks Bud for always keeping me safe. Your gift of discernment was superior. I miss your gentle tap in my shoulder to wake me up, the cuddles your kisses. You loved to learn new tricks and signs... our dog language that we made up. Thank you Bud for your tender...

Tippy was a 16 year old Australian Shepard born in February of 2002. When we as kids were younger, we had always talked about getting a dog and once we saw Tippy, we knew he was perfect. As a puppy, he was always full of energy, and loved to run. He would always run...

I had the great honor of being Raisin's person. As a young adult fresh out of college, I picked up the tiniest bundle of wrinkles. We struggled through me being woefully unprepared to take on a new job, place to live, friends and a sweet faced little pup. Which did...

Charlie loved to explore and I am so glad that he wandered into my life. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him and miss him terribly. It's been 6 weeks and I'm still grieving his loss. I wrote this silly little poem for him: Charlie is his name and I'm so glad...

We adopted Ginger in August 2010 and loved her until she went over the Rainbow Bridge on June 1st, 2018. We have made so many wonderful memories that we will have forever.   We will always blessed with her wonderful spirit.

We lost our little buddy Mario May 20, 2018.  We rescued Mario as a stray at about 1 year old, and he was our best friend for 20 years, living to be 21 years old. He was a wild child, but grew up to be a big butter cup- a living teddy bear.  He was a talker, and...

It has been a few months now since we said goodbye to you Mokijoe but not a day goes by that we don't think about you.  Every day at 4:30pm on the dot we listen for our little "tiny dancer" to start tap dancing around the kitchen waiting for dinner.  It is a suund...

We recently had to say goodbye to Snowball, our faithful companion, who loved us all unconditionally for 15 years. She was an unstoppable silly dog, relentless protector and loved us and our children their whole lives. There was never a day that she did not brighten...

It’s been three weeks since I said goodbye to Star, my companion and best friend since 2004. Our journey started on a late summer night in September of 2004 when her original owners left her in the overnight box at the Dumb Friends League.  Her leg had a gash from an...

Thank you to Dr.Alexis for helping our beloved kitty, DB, peacefully find her way to her eternal rest.  DB was the ten year old animal companion of our dear youngest brother. He died last June.  We had promised him we would take his cats into our home and cherish them...

Monte was the best part of my life. Shortly afterwards I lost a dear friend who brought me comfort when I needed it most. I know they are both waiting for me and when the time comes it will be a grand reunion. <3 . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtrjTzEDjak “Just...

It has been nearly a week since we said goodbye to Strauss. Strauss adopted us 6 years ago when he was 11 years old. We said goodbye to him at 17 years old. He was a neighborhood tramp who we ran into on one of our evening walks. The next day, I saw him on my run and...

Rocco was just 6 weeks old when I brought him home from the Boulder human society . The cutest puppy ever , as you can see from his pictures! He was so smart , goofy & loved his family ! Born with bad hips , but that never stoped or slowed him down he lived a full...

My dog the Boo ( also known as Katie) was my rock during some hard months.   When I first found out about all her health issues, I had just filed for divorce after 17 years of marriage. My ex had left with our other dog and it was just the Boo and I. I loved that...

Jethro P. Rosenthal passed away on 2/14/2018 at his home surrounded by the ones who knew and loved him the most. His passing came after a sudden onset of health issues for which there would be no remedy. It was only fitting that he passed on Valentine’s Day as he was...

We lost Harry this week at 14 1/2 years old. Harry was Int CH Ellyest Knight's Fee UD RE VER SH WCX CCA VC Can WC. A lot of you will not know what all those letters mean. What they mean mostly is that Harry had earned 15 titles in the sport of dog showing and...

To all you wonderful loving pet parents out there -at such a heart wrenching time - working thru all the many aspects of grief we feel right now - remember they knew love- you gave them love n safety. Plz remember they would want us to rescue another soul in need when...

I don’t exactly know how old Higgs was when I rescued him 4 years ago; he was a hot mess when I took him home from the shelter. Under all that long, dirty Yorkie hair that we shaved off was a sweet little man who brought happiness and sunshine into my life. He was an...

Your ability to make us laugh, to wow us with your canine intellect, and to stealthily find food in the least likely places...you were and always will be such a special part of our lives. You accepted our sweet boy as your own...you were gentle and kind, and playful...

Phoenix (aka Sissy) was part of our family for 15 years. She grew up with our son, and when he went away to college, she filled a void left behind. She was a rare female orange tabby – spirited and living life on her own terms -- choosing who to love; when to show...

Thank you for the beautiful gift you gave us over the past 13 years--to be able to see life through your eyes has been priceless. I truly believe we all rescued each other. Your light was so bright and so joyful. You could be so silly. Remember all those treats we...

Our little bear 1/9/2006 - 12/18/2016 You were one month shy of turning eleven years old when we had to say goodbye. Our years together were many but will never be enough. You were such a beautiful and sweet puppy from the start and I’ll never forget the four days I...

Our Sadie was everything to us. She was there as our kids grew up and when we became "empty nesters". The joy that she brought to us will live in our hearts forever. While the sorrow we feel is still with us, we know that Sadie is now in a better place. It's hard, but...

Thirteen and half years ago on a spring day, we went to a puppy rescue, several months after losing a beloved pet. While everyone fawned over the group of frisky puppies I noticed this quiet puppy off by himself. I sat down inside the kennel near him and waited. After...

It is so hard to believe that just 4 weeks ago we gave our girl back to the loving arms of Jesus after being blessed to have her in my life for 22 years and my husband’s life for 8 years. She was our most favorite hello and hardest goodbye without a doubt. Tulip was...

5/01/2001 - 11/08/2017 This is my sweet girl, Penney. She came to live with us when she was about 1 1/2 years old. There was an advertisement in our local paper, her owner didn’t want her any more. Their loss was our gain! She fit in with our family immediately. We...

Goodbye my sweetest Kayah. Kayah passed gently into the great beyond on Tuesday Nov 7, 2017. After 14 glorious years together, I have lost my special girl. Her registered name was: Delana’s Queen Kayah. Purebred through and through. She was my dog. She claimed the...

We adopted Sue (a boy – named Sue) a few months before we got married. For the past almost 10 years, he’s been with us through everything, 4 moves, constant changes, but he handled it all with the grace and dignity he always possessed. We walked miles, and miles, and...

I lost my first dog at age 18 and refused to have another for 37 years. Maria said “But everyone in Colorado has a dog!” (True, but…) We went to a pet store, but I was still against the idea until I walked past your cage and you reached out and swatted me on the head....

Feb 2001 - Oct 9, 2017 My beloved Kitty passed away October 9, 2017. She was never supposed to be my cat. We met by accident and our life together was the happiest accident I’ve ever had. I found her running around the streets, and assumed she was lost. I took her...

On October 4, 2017, we said our final goodbyes to our sweet and incredible boy, Otto. Otto, words are hard to come by when trying to describe or explain how important you are to me. When we first met, I was 20 years old and you were (we think) somewhere from 6-9...

We had to put down Little Kitty today. He first came scratching around our apartment door in Grenada in January of 2003. Letting him into our home and our lives was one of the best decisions we've ever made. I don't tell too many people this but that first year of...

This is a tribute to you Graycie! I lost my sweet girl on October 2, 2017 and I miss you so much. Our friendship started in July, 2003...I'm the lucky one because you picked me. I rescued you from a rescue home in Colorado Springs at the age of 8 weeks and in...

With the compassionate assistance of Dr. Lori and Caring Pathways, we said goodbye to our beloved Scout on October 4, 2017. Scout chose us in February, 2004 and was an amazing friend, protector and companion. We will always remember the day when went to meet the...

~Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss and ends with a teardrop~ We lost our beloved Hercules Tiberius on Tuesday, August 1st. He was 15 1/2 years old. We rescued him on May 4, 2013 at the age of 11 from the Colorado Pug Rescue after our first little boy,...

When I met Ditka as a puppy, I was 24-years-old. That day, I knew he was special – but, I had no idea of the impact his life would have on mine. Ditka “The Bear” Aragon was a tremendously brave dog who dealt with health issues most of his life, due to circumstances a...

First I want to thank Dr. Kary Walters. She made Buster's transition easier to bear. We knew Buster might have a brain tumor and that his seizures would become more frequent. No matter how many times you witness a seizure though it is still a horrific experience....

MaggieMae's life did not start out so great. She was abused and ultimately abandoned on a townhome deck for several days. Our son-in-law had seen enough of this heart breaking scenario. One bitterly cold night he dressed as a Ninja and went and rescued her. She was...

11/11/05 – 6/9/17 My phone rang just as I walked out of the Human Resources office – my position had just been eliminated. It was the Rocky Mountain German Shorthair Pointer Rescue. They had a 6 year old female that really needed rescued. I was on my way the next day...

October 30, 2006 (best guess) – June 19, 2017 She was my first little girl…before Butter, I had only ever had male cats. I rescued her from the backyard of the first place I ever lived alone on May 1, 2007. She was eating half-rotten food my neighbor had thrown out...

Everyone who met our cat Reggie thought he was a cool little guy. And everyone always commented what a beautiful cat he was. He had the cutest little nose and alert green eyes. He died earlier this spring at the age of 18 years, and we will miss him so much. We got...

I can still remember my baby girl the day she became mine and made her a part of my home. Aphrodite was the runt and was picked on by the other puppies. I remember picking her up in a corner where she lied nestled own her own. She looked lonely, confused and partially...

Our beautiful golden retriever , Darby, left us on a beautiful spring day a week ago. We adopted Darby in 2009. He was a rescue dog that had been abandoned and starved. He was a thin, scared small golden. But with lots of love, safety and care his inner golden soon...

My beautiful kitty, Romeo, who led such a full life of 17 years, passed away May 8, 2017. She was the smartest cat I've ever had. She entertained us, loved us, and we loved her. From her tiny little squeak of a meow, to her paw tapping our shoulder when she wanted...

This picture was taken July 4,2002 4 days after Cutter came to live with me. He had already stolen my heart a few months earlier when he came to live at Pine Run Ranch. I remember it like it was yesterday, walking into the barn & there he was, the most adorable red...

Dear Caring Pathways team, This is the first time I am speechless. I want to share a tribute to Puff, our beloved feline companion. I wish my tears of sadness & gratitude could put into words what my heart feels. Puff died five days ago. My grief is raw. I reached out...

Hakuba was the sweetest and most determined cat we have ever known. She loved to give and get kisses and head bumps. How could we be upset or angry when she was there to calm us down and give us a reality check? She taught us the life lessons of unconditional love,...

We went to the humane society in my hometown in July, 2008, to try to find a companion for my dad's friend after my father passed away. While we were talking to the manager of the shelter, someone brought Isis out of a back room to go outside. She was being kept...

We found Evan, estimated to be 1-2 years old, at the shelter on Jan. 2, 2010 and he brought us more joy in the following 7 years and 3 months than we could have hoped for in our lifetime. And still, we wanted more. He gave us joy and light and laughter every minute of...

There are no words for losing your best friend. Buggzi was just that, a girl’s best bud! He was my sidekick for 13 years. The love he gave was unconditional. He was there through the good and the bad times. I moved out at 17, and I got a dog for companionship. His...

Immediately after being sedated, Ringo licked one gently time on my hand. It took about 5 minutes after the first injection. He knew his pain was over, and was well enough to say goodbye one last time, looking at me with his nose pointing down as he always did. After...

On Mar 6, 2017 our beloved Sparky had to leave us at 16 years of age. We had her for a wonderful fourteen years. Our middle son brought her up from Chile in ’03 when she was almost two. Sparky, you were the best companion anyone could ever hope to have. You have left...

Along time ago my husband and me, moved to the foothills, back then it was "we". A house to fix up with a whole lot of land, the work never ended my garden was sand. A new job was calling and Doug had to go, A loneliness formed and I felt so darn low. Months seemed to...

Chance you were the best Saint Bernard anyone could ever ask for. You loved everyone and everything except ham, you hated ham. We couldn't go anywhere with you without someone stopping us and asking to pet you. You were a beautiful animal inside and out you brought...

We got our Sammy when he was only 6 weeks old. He was a huge part of our lives for 16 1/2 years. From the first day we brought him home, he filled our hearts with joy and love. He battled diabetes for 6 months about 5 years ago. He was such a little fighter, he beat...

Teddy was my best friend and the sweetest dog I have ever met. Everyone used to describe him as sweet and it matched his personality perfectly. He always had a way of making me smile no matter what kind of day I was having. He would start jumping up and down as high...

Our beautiful yellow Labrador, Gus, left us unexpectedly on January 21st. We knew the time was coming, but I didn't expect this to happen with my husband and my daughter out of town. Late that Saturday afternoon, Gus let me know that he could not go on any longer. He...

I adopted Tipper at the Max Fund when she was 3 months old. Someone had put her out by the side of the road when she was just weaned and a good Samaritan took her to the no-kill shelter. As soon as I picked her up she began playing with the ballpoint pen I was...

Our dear friend and companion, Maggie, passed away on December 26, 2016. She was a loyal, dear friend and always there to keep us company with her unconditional love. We had many years with her as part of our family when we adopted her and her daughter, Millie, in...

My 15 year-old best friend, soul mate Mister got sick, or at least starting acting sick, very suddenly. He was seeming fine one day and not well the next. I took him to the vet the weekend before Christmas and he ended up having a seizure while at the vet. They gave...

Dr. Mike provided such excellent service to our family last week for our sweet dog Hounder. My husband and I were out of town and had to coordinate with Mike to go to our home and help our kids with our sick Hounder. He was so kind compassionate and accommodating to...

Mr. Potter (Parson Jack Russell) 16 years old I rescued Potter after witnessing him being thrown out of a moving pick-up truck on a dirt road. I put him in the back seat of my car and we've been best friends ever since! He has touched my heart in way no one has. He...

I got George as a scrawny baby back in the days you could still get free pets out of the newspaper. He was a thing to see. His orange fur sticking up in tufts all over the place like he got a bad haircut. It wasn't until many years later a vet told me he was a Maine...

Our beloved Tanman was our pride and joy for over 11 and half years. He routinely made us laugh with his goofball nature, gregarious personality and pony-like gait. He was our pal and companion no matter what adventure we set out on. He loved to swim and frolic at any...

Lucy was with me for 14 years. She taught me so much about patience, forgiveness and love. She was a really good dog. I was lucky to have her in my life for so long. I am so thankful to have found Caring Pathways and especially thankful for Dr. Kelly Knoll. It's...

My beloved Brittany, Belle, my companion and best friend, shared life with me for over 14 years. It was just the two of us for most of that time. Our house cat and buddy, Vinnie, came to join us a few years ago. My memories of Belle are warm and tender, memories that...

I had hoped for one more week with him, but he was ready sooner. My brave protector and friend, my precious boy. I will miss my him more than I can describe (but bear with me while I try). From the first time my neighbor's beautiful, out of control foster dog came...

This is Jeremy. I found her sitting in a stair well and as I went back to my apartment, she followed me in and made herself at home on my bed. I called out of work sick to get some kitty things and a week later, the vet let me know he was a she. I accidentally adopted...

Dear Dr. Muhovich, Many thanks for your patience yesterday. I was not expecting to fall apart over the decision - as I said, I'd been preparing for that moment for more than a year, at least - I was operating on very little sleep for over the past week. Thank you so...

Oh our dear, sweet Ireland dog - You gave us so much love, happiness and laughter in your 11 years. Since you were just a "tiny" puppy, bigger than many "regular" sized dogs up until your sweet old age, we loved to see you grow, and grow, and grow. While most people...

Our sweet baby girl...we miss her so much❣Always a fun challenge, whether counter surfing or being the center piece on someone's dining table....Even tho we have more Portuguese Water Dogs that are just as goofy, our home will never be the same. With all her...

How blessed we were to have these wonderful "Seniors" as part of our lives. Bushido (Shido), our 13 yr. old Boxer, was hours from being euthanized when we brought him home in November 2012; he had been dropped off at Denver Municipal Animal Shelter because he was...

This thank you comes with such gratitude for the professional and caring help from Dr. Megan Coveyou. My precious little guy DaVinci was comforted with her assistance in beginning his journey to a place of peace and a new dimension of renewed vitality and joy. I...

Our dear family dog BlackBerry was a Black Labrador, a scoundrel but with a heart of gold. He and his siblings started out as accidents as our neighbor’s dear dog Cocoa, a Chocolate Labrador, became fertile before they could get her fixed. Knowing what a sweet dog...

Nimbus was our Ol' Faithful Cloud. We helped rescue him from a negligent owner around 9 years ago and he's been part of our family ever since. Always standing guard and protecting my frail Mother. We'll never forget you Ol Boy, and I'll never forget our weekly howls...

About nine years ago I couldn't get it out of my mind to get a greyhound. I even had a dream one night about a beautiful fawn colored greyhound that made my heart leap for joy. Soon I found myself online viewing available greyhounds at Recycled Racers in Commerce...

We are heartbroken, but we couldn't let another day go by without thanking Caring Pathways, and especially Dr. Lori, for the kindness, and compassion you all showed during this time. We adopted Lena in May 2014, from Safe harbor labrador rescue. We knew she was a...

Jesse died Tuesday night. He gradually lost mobility and started to slip in and out of consciousness by the time the vet arrived to help him pass on. Jesse was a dog--"just a dog" as some would say. I know. But he was also a constant presence in my life, sometimes...

We recently lost our beloved 9-1/2 year old bullmastiff named Jack Landin. We used Caring Pathways services and was comforted by Dr. Kelly Knoll during our time of loss. She was wonderful to work with during such a difficult time. We received Jack's ashes today and...

Rufus was a love bug. That’s the best way to describe him. If he had been a person he would’ve been one of those people who glided through life, carefree and happy, never saying an unkind word about anyone. True, he was skittish around strangers, but I felt honored to...

The day I walked into the Aurora animal shelter 14 years ago I could never have known how strongly it would effect not just my life but the life of my husband and 3 daughters as well. Walking through the kennels seeing all those sweet dogs just wanting someone to take...

7/4/2004-6/21/2016 My dog snuffles damp leaves I stand close by Leashed at the heart Staccato toenails on the sidewalk Ears flop in syncopated time Footsteps keep the back beat

I feel very remiss in not writing before this. When we made the most difficult decision to let go of our most precious boy Teak I was recommended to you by my neighbor Emily. Our kitty Teak was so much more than just a pet. He had given us joy for almost 24 years....

I Had Steak Today! It was a good day, one of my best. I had a steak today, one prepared just for me. It was not a couple of bites of table scraps, or even one of the delicious juicy bones that dad often gives me at the end of our family barbecues. It was not even like...

Tasha Tasha was more than just the best dog in the world. She was a daughter and a sister in our family, and losing her is perhaps one of the hardest things we've ever gone through. In the 14 years we had her in our lives, Tasha wrapped herself so tightly around her...

Thank you so so much for your caring ways and the time you spent with us. You were so gentle and so there for us. I miss him terribly, and Lucy is lonely but not looking for him.

When we went to pick out a rescue dog in 2006 I asked for an "older, sweet dog who's struggling here". They brought out Bounder. At 3 or 4 years old, "Boog" was just that, a sweetie who just wanted to be somebody's dog. He stuck to me like glue and remained that way...

Our beloved dog Georgie who we had to part with in April 2016 at 12 1/2 is still such a void in our lives. Our family adored him and his favorite place as this picture represents was laying in the stream and shaking all over us! Caring Pathways was absolutely...

You came to our house and helped us say goodbye to our girl. Thank you! This is our tribute to Jetti....we miss her dearly! Here is the song we composed in tribute to Jetti:

Moomba had been a part of our lives for 12 1/2 years. He came to live with us shortly after our youngest son was in an accident and broke his neck (he is ok). He slept under our son’s bed and this ultimately became his den. No matter how many changes we made to this...

Reed was a very important and special part of my life. I’m single and have no children so my pets ARE my children! When I adopted Reed from the shelter they told me he was 11. That was 11 years ago. So that would mean that he lived to the ripe old age of 22. I’m not...

Dear Caring Pathways, I cannot thank you enough for the wonder care you provide not only for our beloved CeCe, but also for us as we were in a "puddle of tears" on our back porch last evening. I've always known saying goodbye to a pet is hard, but I had no idea it...

Fourteen years. That’s how long Max was with us. We met him at a Humane Society shelter in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. The moment we saw his eyes from behind the stall gate, both my wife Audrey and I knew. He was then a three months old German shepherd mix. Since then...

Maggie we love you Our dear beloved boston terrier Maggie died this morning, we had Dr. Kelly Knoll from “Caring pathways” come and help Maggie go to be with the Lord. It was ever so hard watching Maggie suffer, she was very brave and we knew in our hearts that there...

I never knew one could love an animal so much until Kassi passed away. Such grief. I had seen friends lose pets and think "Why don't you just get a new one?" as if they were interchangeable furballs. It is not like that. They have personalities, you get to know them,...

This is a Tribute to Cloudnines Etched in Stone "MOSES" "Moses" was an excellent, intelligent, Beautiful Samoyed. "Moses" loved everybody and they loved "Moses". Moses loved to go to Dog shows, and did Excellent in the shows. "Moses" was loved by "Hiccup" and "Bug"...

Molli became a part of our family over 13 years ago and every day with her was a blessing. Happy to see us and sad when we left she was the truest expression of pure love you could imagine. Always a greeting at the door with her tail wagging and a shoe in her mouth...

We may not be together In the way we used to be; We are still connected by a Cord no eye can see. So whenever you need to find me We're never far apart If you look beyond the horizon And listen with your heart. -Author Unknown Lucky was one of a kind, short little...

Macey came to us in her 13th year. She had been our daughter's dog and when they got a new puppy, Macey was not happy. She had always lived in the city and so coming to our home and having lots of land was new to her. Before long she was running and jumping like a dog...

We have known that the end was approaching for our beloved American Bulldog Lazarus but we thought he had weeks, maybe even a month or two left. Last week he went downhill fast and we knew it was time to say goodbye. We have always opted for in-home euthanasia for our...

This is my best friend Louie. Born July 30, 2003, passed October 1st 2015. We got Louie at 7 weeks old and chose him because we saw his dad, Rowdy, standing on a hill in the sunset in Cave Creek, AZ. He grew up to be the spitting image of his dad. We moved into a new...

Dear Brutus/Baby Bear: You were 5 pounds when we got your from a breeder and absolutely adorable. On our way home you peed all over my lap and I didn’t even care. I was just so happy to have you. In those early days you loved carrying around shoes that were twice your...

This is my boy, Rudy. We rescued him from a bad situation when he was 1 1/2 years old. We had a special bond, I was his person. He was diagnosed with cancer two months ago. The cancer had metastasized to his lungs and our focus was keeping him as comfortable as...

Lena was our grand dog. She bounded into our life at 1 l/2 when our son moved overseas and has been such an important part of our life ever since. Her joy of living was apparent as she did everything with great enthusiasm – whether it was playing catch, wrestling or...

From Gabriel, A Poem, The mountaintop is not in sight Because there is no mountaintop Poor Sisyphus grief To read this full, heartfelt story, please read the following articles: In This I am Sisyphus The Rock Has Become Heavy

I want to thank caring pathways and Dr. Joann for helping us let our princess pass on to heaven. She has been my best friend and companion for four short years and we have done just about everything together. She has helped me through some of my hardest times and i...

What can I say about my beautiful balloon princess....you were the best baby in the world. So smart we had to spell words until in time you figured those out. You were such a big part of our heart for 13 years. Taught us so much about love. You were with us in happy...

On August 28, 2015, I had to say goodbye to my baby girl, Lilly. She was a 10 1/2 year old cocker spaniel. Lilly was “THE” greatest dog I could ever ask for. When I 1st got Lilly she was 2 months old. Lilly loved playing in the snow, walking to the park,...

Belle was my first baby. When I was looking for a kitty to love she was the first one I saw and I loved her right then and there. She was full of personality, a true Himalayan, She had many sides to her. She was loving, sassy, and playful. Se loved to sleep right...

It’s only been 98 hours since Duke, our super sweet, long-haired German Shepherd (12 y.o.), and Maggie (17 y.o), the shepherd mix “Dingo” who touched 1,000 lives, crossed the rainbow bridge in our backyard. Duke has never known life without his beloved Maggie, and...

Haas: my furry kid, my best friend, my companion, Tomorrow ends our physical journey together and I am beyond heartbroken. Almost 10 years ago, you survived Hurricane Rita and several tornadoes that touched down in your hometown of Hackberry, LA. One day, in all that...

From the beginning when I sat down at the Pet Shelter and Zo ran up to me to greet me, I knew she was something special. The shelter allows cats to roam the premises and out in the yard. Out of all of the cats there, Zo came over and said hello. From that point...

September 18, 1999 – April 11, 2015 Boomer came into my life in October 2006 when he was 7 years old. He had been an unwanted third dog of a friend of my friend Christi, and she brought him to my home after her dog Jake died. I was Boomer’s third owner. From what I...

My dog Cowboy gave us 13 years of love, love and more love. I will miss him always, for his spirit will live on forever. Thank you, Del Bolack.