Pet Tributes

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.

I first wanted to thank Caring Pathways for being so caring and compassionate during a very difficult time. Nothing can prepare you for the loss of a pet, but Caring Pathways helped us in knowing that Mocha would pass peacefully. I had Mocha since she 8 weeks old. The...

The morning of March 17th, 2015 at 3:30am, my whole world turned upside down when my husband and I had to rush my dog Zeb to the animal hospital. All of a sudden he couldn't walk and was very weak. When the nurses let me know that he had cancer and internal bleeding I...

In Memoriam - Zo - 2000-2015 - “Unconditional love is universally paramount!”

Our beautiful girl, Stella, just lost her battle with bone cancer at the end of February, 2015. She lived to be 12 years old and we are grateful for every moment she spent with us. When she was just a puppy of just one year old, she had TPLO surgery and lived most of...

My Little Man was such a special friend. He was his own unique spirit. We all miss him dearly. I miss seeing him play, but I know he is a brilliant field somewhere with all of our family and loved ones. We love you Paco and I know I will see you again on the other...

After almost 17 years, we said good to one of my very best friends. Callisto was named after a character on the old show Xena warrior princess that we watched with our children, and she was a sweet, very loving beagle. She was also very smart and strong willed, and as...

Thank you so much for your kindness and compassion that you showed my family during a very difficult time. Dr. Amy Coulter came to our house quickly and professionally to assist Shotze’s euthanasia. Dr. Coulter went above my expectations. What was thought to be a...

Roxy our dear sweet girl, From the moment we laid eyes on you we knew your were meant to be part of our family. You couldn’t be a more perfect fit. Your sweet and loving nature left an impression of everyone you touched. We could not be more grateful and thankful for...

Bailey who's nick name was Engergizer Bunny lived a wonderful life of 14 years and 2 months. Her favorite event of any day was to get into her kiddy pool and if it was not weather for the pool then it was rolling in the snow until there was no more snow in that spot....

The 13.5 years that we spent with our Golden Retreiver, Aran, went by way too quickly. Aran spent many happy hours with us retrieving balls. She loved the water and swam with her head held high doing a graceful doggie paddle. Sadly in the fall of 2014 we came to...

December 31, 2014. I lost a loved one today. Hercules. We parted ways this morning. The decision to bring the suffering of a loved one to an end is never easy. I hope I did right by you Hercules because you, my furry 10 lb. canine, have taught me how to be a better...

A Pet’s Prayer by Hope Harrington Kolb My people are so precious, Lord; I know You think so too… And I believe You put me here To love them just for You! They take such gentle care of me And have such tender hearts. Please use me, Lord to comfort them Whenever tear...

Lilla was a great buddy we did lots of road trips and she love to hike and chase rabbits thats the beagle in her when she couldn't hike I started to flat water kayak with her we will miss her dearly in my heart I know she had great life and lots of loving care I am so...