Anton

It was time to let you go. Thank you Anton for chosing us, for letting us love you, for your unconditional love, cuddles and sloppy kisses. You had a rough start and a rough end. You were taken too soon at just 7 years young. You filled our lives and everyone who met you with joy and amazement with your sweet personality and crazy hair. We are so sorry. We know you were ready to cross the rainbow bridge. Run and play now our sweet sweet boy…we love you. Forever in our hearts.

Aura

My mother and I adopted Aura from Pawsitive Match in February 2014. During her time with us Aura lived her life to the full, always bouncing around and playing with her sister Calli and two cat friends.

She loved going to the dog park, and for hikes in Kananaskis. In the summer she was often to be found lying in the yard under her favourite tree. Sadly Aura developed cancer this summer, and on October 17th we had to say goodbye.

She died in our arms, after eating her favourite treats. Her ashes are buried in a grave under her favourite tree.

Thank you Pawsitive Match for giving us five and a -half years with this precious girl.

Beetle

We are very sad to say that we had to put Beetle down yesterday afternoon. He was so resilient that even last week he was playing and barking but he had kidney and liver disease, severe arthritis, and cushings and just had to give up. A Pawsitive Match rescue who had been surrendered as an adult named Toby in Mexico, he made his way to us on March 1, 2011. It was love at first sight. Over his decade with us he was loyal, goofy, loving, protective, caring, and always happy. He would always find the person in the room who didn’t like dogs and convert them into dog lovers. He loved cuddles, camping, walks, play grounds, dinner time, people, and, oddly, anything orange. He is so missed but it’s good to know he is pain free. Thank you Pawsitive Match. Beetle changed our lives.

I have attached 2 photos. One taken in Calgary when we met him and one that’s my favorite head shot from a couple of years ago.

Sincerely

Brenda and Darcy Garrett

Bella

We just said farewell (for now) on November 8th, 2016 to our beloved tripawd dog Bella who we discovered struggled with lung cancer 6 months after we brought her into our home from Pawsitive Match in September 2013. Bella who came to Calgary all the way from Hay River, NWT, was valiant, brave and resilient and despite being told by our vet that she would not live til last Christmas 2015, she certainly did not get that memo!

Bella, AKA: Bella Bong, Beautiful, Our Brown Eyed Girl, Bella Blue and Bella the Bathmat. How fortunate were we to have been blessed by her amazing nature, gentle soul, loving heart and protective, loyal presence in our lives. Right to the very end even. Lots of tears today, but it is OK because where she is now, she’s got 4 legs again and I’m so happy for her…so thankful we were chosen to have been a part of her life.

For Bella’s Pawsitive Match story with us, feel free to see her famous blog post about it with my dear friend, Lisa Taron, The Pet Blog Lady

Betty Boop

By LA and Wiley

Bubba

I adopted little “Noodles” several years ago from Pawsitive Match. He was a stubborn little guy with a huge personality. His name eventually became Bubba…sort of like a big ‘ol’ southern sheriff. He lived to eat and he filled up my home. I miss his sass daily.

Carter

By Nick

On June 4, 2024, Carter was called to the Rainbow Bridge as he passed away peacefully after a brief battle with Cancer. He was 15 years old and will be dearly missed by his family and we are incredibly grateful for our time together. We adopted Carter in the summer of 2011 from Pawsitive Match and he stole our hearts on day one with his loveable and gentle ways. During his youth, he was lucky to live and experience the West Coast lifestyle with daily beach walks and playing in the sand. When we moved back to Calgary, he brought his West Coast ways with him, digging holes on the bank of the Bow River to sit in. He was the most loyal and loving companion and an amazing quarantine buddy throughout the pandemic. He was always full of life, begging for treats and pets from his family and friends and chasing the neighbourhood squirrels. Carter was one-in-a-million. Until we meet again, Little One.

Charli

Charli came to us in February of 2018 as a foster. He was known as Favian then and just under 6 months old. We never planned on adopting Charli, but his sweet demeanor won us over. He was the most lovable cat I’ve ever known – our other cat and dog both loved him right away. If you sat down, Charli made himself at home in your lap. If we had people over he made sure to get held by everyone. Sadly Charli crossed the rainbow bridge on July 27/18, a month before his first birthday due to Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) which is uncommon, undetectable and most often fatal.

Charli’s short life was not without meaning and we have found great comfort in that. In his short life he helped raise $500 for the PMRF and earned himself a spot in the 2018 calendar. He helped snuggle foster kittens who had been separated from their mom, being a source of comfort as they adapted to new surroundings. And his biggest accomplishment was in helping to rehabilitate a semi-feral cat, rescued from a cat colony that had been residing in an abandoned house. Charli gave this cat so much love, he made him feel safe and showed him that he could trust humans again. Their bond was so beautiful and that cat has since been given a place in our home, a constant reminder of Charli’s love.

Charlie

By Jamie L

On December 27, 2019 we picked up this gentle giant and for a year and a half he stole our hearts. Literally from the moment he put his big paws on my shoulders and gave me a kiss. We were inseparable, he would sleep with our oldest daughter to keep her safe, he taught our puppy also a Pawsitive Match alumni to play. He protected our home and loved us unconditionally. We lost him at what we believe to be 9 years old which is pretty common for a dog over 110 lbs. He was a special boy and we loved him deeply. He will be sorely missed. Cancer sucks. We love you Charlie.. Char Char..

Cher

Cher joined our family through Pawsitive Match in 2013 at age four as a rescue pet from south central Los Angeles. She quickly adapted to the climate in Canada, and brought new energy and joy into our home. Cher soon became a central part of our family and all that we did together. She loved cuddling, going for walks around the neighbourhood, and keeping watch at the front window. Cher loved being outdoors, going on road trips and camping (as long as ALL family members remained in her sight).

Cher completed three JDRF Walks to Cure Diabetes with her family and provided her mommy with great comfort in hard times. Although Cher was taken from us far too soon, we cherish all of time we had with her and are forever grateful to the Pawsitive Match family for bringing us together.

Chloe

By Camille

Aka Boo Boo, Scooby, Angel Dog, Clo Clo

I met this beautiful soul in 2008 when she was two years old and hot off a plane from Louisiana, where she’d been living in a shelter. Timid and unsure of what was to come next, it took her some time to open up, trust and love life again.

Fifteen years later I’d grown to know her as empathetic, compassionate, loving yet feisty, resilient, bold and funny! She also had a sixth sense when it came to treats. She could hear a bag of beef jerky being opened from the opposite side of the house where she’d been sleeping and would be by your side in seconds to help you indulge in that tasty treat.

Even though she was a small package she was determined to lead and conquer hikes to mountain tops in the Rockies, Monashees, Omineca and Skeena.

We traveled internationally to her homeland of the U.S.A. This time as a tourist where she ran on the vast beaches of the Oregon coast and into the Pacific Ocean. Also, seeing some of Earth’s natural wonders like old faithful at Yellowstone National Park.

We witnessed each others many different stages of life. I was her biggest fan and she was the best companion I could ask for!

I miss her fiercely. 💜

Comet

By Claudia

Comet was always a happy boy and enjoyed living with his loving family (which included his fur brother, Rocket) since he was 9 weeks old. He developed Parvo at 10 weeks old but survived the awful disease and went on to live to be almost 17 years old! Comet passed away at home, in the comfort of his momma’s arms.

While there are many different roads that we take in life,
it is those that walk beside us that make the journey worthwhile.
My friend, although your bed is empty, and our long walks are no more,
I thank the Lord for our journey that left your paw prints on my heart.

My Beloved Comet & Rocket….know that I will forever Love You and forever Miss You…You will always be in my heart!

Copper

After Copper’s health rapidly deteriorated in February, the vet suggested the best course of action was to euthanize. So we went to McDonalds down the street while they set up and he ate a Big Mac and 6 chicken nuggets and was pretty happy about that. When the vet pushed the sedative he started snoring like he usually did and then he passed away quietly. Copper passed on in the presence of his family.

Cosette

I’ve got a sad update for Cosette (senior cat adopted November 2019). She passed away on Saturday night. You may remember she had surgery in summer 2021 to deal with mammary cancer, and at the time was given a clean bill of health and it seemed like everything had been caught. Since then she was back to her normal activities and a happy snoozy kitty, and even welcomed a new friend back in February of this year (Smoky, 19, joined us when her owner wasn’t able to care for her anymore). Cosette and Smoky enjoyed being two old ladies snoozing together in sunbeams and commenting on the neighbourhood.

The vet’s best guess is that the cancer came back, or had already spread but was too small to detect last summer. Cosette slowed down a bit over the last 2 weeks or so, but nothing alarming until she took a really sudden, abrupt turn for the worse late on Saturday. I rushed her in to the hospital, but by the time we got there she was already mostly gone. Her last weeks were happy, snuggling on a comfy cushion with lots of tuna treats and all the love she could ever want, and it seems like her body just decided all at once that she was done and it was time to go.

Thanks for giving me almost 3 years with the absolute best kitty I could ever have had. Smoky and I are still trying to figure out how to rearrange ourselves minus Cosette, she was the Queen of the House for sure and has left a really big gap in our lives. We’ll miss her a lot but know she had the best and most comfy retirement any cat could ever want.

I’m attaching some pictures of her since my last update on her birthday last year.

Dill

Sweet and friendly boy Dill aka Dill Pickle came into our home and into our hearts around Mid May 2022. But he had left us too soon, our hearts broke when we suddenly learned we had to say goodbye to him on May 18th 2022. Even though we had him for a short time, he had made an immense impact on our lives. We will forever cherish that small amount of time.

He had the chance to see his other foster buddy at the time under our care. His favourite thing to do was to sunbathe and catch the warm sun rays on his face while laying and cuddling up to some sweaters, or on the bed. & Laying next to his fish toy.

When the time came, we said our last tearful goodbyes at the vet. We didn’t want him to feel alone, so we got our last cuddles in… wishing he knew that he was loved and cared for, even if it was just within a few days of knowing him. He was a strong little guy with the softest purr. Gone, but never ever forgotten.

Rest in Paradise, sweet Dill.

Love, BJ & MD.

Dulce

By Sean Wrobel

Ginger

Ginger came to our home in 2018 at the age of 5 or six. She was very nervous and did not trust us! We showered her with a great deal of love and affection and with in 6 months Gingers character really developed and we couldn’t be without her! I was home with her 24/7 and Ginger really became my emotional support dog. We needed each other equally! I took her everywhere- she loved camping, walks, sun tanning… but most of all snuggling up to me under the blankies! Ginger has giving us a 1000 memories n more, earned her title as Tiny Dancer or Baby Girl. My little Miss Nevada, as that is where she was rescued. Ginger left us far too soon as she had a massive tumor in her mouth that could not be removed. We had to say good bye unexpectedly and the hole of emptiness we feel without her sweet self is enormous!

God Bless our fur babies and the Foster Parents who nurture and teach our furever friends how to be the dogs we call fur children, best friends, and members of our families!

Griffin

2009 – April 3, 2022

I am so very grateful to have had 12 years with this scruffy little man at my side. He was my best friend, my constant companion. In my head I knew it was time to let him go, in my heart he will forever remain. Griffin, I hope you’re finding lots of carrots to dig up, new paths to explore and shrubs to sniff. I miss you and will always love you.

Harpo

We recently said goodbye to our pup Harpo, or also fondly known in our house as “little buddy.” Our little buddy came into our lives in 2010 through Pawsitive match rescue as a scared little dog from the streets in LA. After lots of love and patience he warmed up to us and enjoyed nothing more than being held in our arms. He loved basking in the sun, enjoyed many walks, flights in our airplane, and eating anything he could find! He brought so many smiles, laughs, healing, and even some tears (especially in the early training years!). Throughout it all he imprinted a mark on our hearts that will be there forever. We’re so grateful for all of the love he gave to us over our 10 years with him. We’re gonna miss you, Harpo!

Harriet

Harriet came to us in 2012 and left Aug 17, 2022. She gave us 10 years of laughter, exercise, and lots of love.

She was a diva, and she had an adventurous soul. I gave her the lead on our walks, and she took me into areas of the neighbour I would not have seen, and for a little dog she loved long walks. We would go out 2 times a day for an hour each time. We rarely missed a day in the winter, the rule was she was to wear a coat for temps below -15c and boots in fresh snow or below -10, she was never happy with this, but tolerated the clothes.

Being part Jack Russell, she loved to hunt, and her yard was the perfect place for her, the squirrels taunted her and though she didn’t catch one, she never gave up trying. She did catch 2 mice, which her mom took away from her, needless to say she was not happy with me. She only needed to be told the rules once, I told her the birds and bird feeder was off limits, she never bothered the birds and over the years she would be lying in or near the feeder and the birds continued feeding, if she was there, they were safe from neighbourhood cats.

For such a tiny girl you have left a huge hole in this house. It is so quiet without you.

Rest in peace baby girl and find your sisters and run in the clouds.

Hunter

In December of 2012 we decided to foster Hunter (aka Huber!) as a companion for our dog Bailey. He was a rescue from Los Cabos and like some pups, had some quirks. Needless to say, he was quite the handful at first! We fostered him for a year and when someone finally showed some interest in him, I knew we could not let him go. I should have known he was always in his forever home! We adopted him right before Christmas of 2013. He was a special, handsome boy who cuddled like no other dog I’ve ever met. He loved chasing his ball more than anything and kept his sister young.

Sadly, we had to put him down on February 1, 2016. He passed away in our arms while we told him we loved him and that he was a good dog. We are still hurting from his loss and miss him dearly.. the house is very quiet without him. We cherish our memories with our special boy and always will.

Izzy

Our sweet baby girl, Izzy, has left us shortly before her 13th birthday, following some health complications. She was affectionately known as Boo and Birdy – formerly known as Sassy when we adopted her in 2013. She came into our lives and so quickly took over our hearts…it was practically love at first sight.

Izzy was the best dog we could have asked for – so unbelievably sweet and special. Always happy, almost always smiling, and a truly wonderful spirit about her. She loved adventure, sunshine, hammock snuggles, and always loved a walk. She had such an enormous presence for such a small dog. Although she loved to sleep anywhere, anytime, she had a feisty playful energy. We will miss seeing her run circles in the backyard and do her happy “dance” under the tree.

We are so grateful that Pawsitive Match rescued our little beauty and brought her into our lives. We will be forever changed and will never forget her. We had 8.5 amazing years with Izzy that will leave our lives enriched and hearts forever full.

Jade

nonregenerative anemia July 27, 2019 – May 11th 2022

Jade was a loyal, beautiful, quirky, and strong family member. She was a big Sister to Brady, a daughter to Steve and Debbie and a protector of her family.

I don’t know where to start or begin but I think I should honor her first because that’s really what this is all about.

Thank you, Jade, for providing me the quiet comfort when I didn’t want to get out of bed. For laying at my feet when I was alone. Your presence was so big in my world just knowing you were in the room brought me an unexplainable peace. Thank you for being happy to see me whenever I walked through the door. I could see the glimmer of light in your eyes. We trusted you completely with the newest human friends in our lives. Thank you for being a real member of our family not a dog, not a pet, but someone whose comfort and happiness was a determining factor in all of our decision making. Most of all, thank you for being my best friend. I loved you so much I often wondered how I would survive losing you even when you were healthy.

I also need to say I am sorry. I am so so sorry this happened to you. Each of us has a thing that is uniquely ours that makes us happy and free. You loved to run and play with your brother so I cannot think of a worse thing to happen to you. Being disabled from lack of energy is a cruel thing to happen to anyone but for you, I know there could not have been something worse. I wish there was more we could have done. As I type this, I am overwelled with sadness I can picture you at your best – running around at the campground and playing catch with a tennis ball and returning it with great vigor. You didn’t always want to give it back though, so we often needed to have a pile of them on hand. You liked the classic yellow balls the best, but you had a sweet spot for the yellow ones that squeaked too (though you killed the squeakers quite fast typically). I am sorry for that. I don’t know if I left you live this way for too long. I had my suspicions that you weren’t happy anymore, but I didn’t know how to let you go. And you were afraid for me. I think that’s why you fought so hard. I think you thought you needed to stay alive for me. I am sorry for that. Perhaps I needed you too much and I wish that wasn’t so because this wouldn’t be so hard if you were just any regular dog. But from the moment we met you, there was nothing regular about you. In fact, you picked us. Not me specifically, but Debbie as well. You were just a barreling little pup with pointy ears and a fat little belly. You hopped right into our hearts, and we never looked back. You became one of us that very day.

We were so lucky you picked us. You grew on us pretty quickly and anyone you met – as much as I am a dog lover, that isn’t always the case. But with you, you were just so darn smart. We tried puppy obedience classes. You were potty trained almost instantly because you were so smart, and you hated disappointing either of us. You learned everything so easily. we had never had a dog like that before. Your beauty was striking. We could not go anywhere without people stopping us to tell us how good looking you were. You had an amazing personality, strong build and your colors were so unique compared to traditional boarder Collies. But my favorite thing about you was your beautiful eyes. They were so soulful and warm. I swear Border Collie’s are part human because there was so much depth to your eyes; I’ve never seen that in any other animal. I love poke dots on your legs too; your characteristics were just so cool. You had a big personality you were misunderstood by some people. It made you just for us which is even more special.

What I wouldn’t give to have seen you grow up with Brady. You loved him immediately; you knew he was one of us. He is so fun now; I could just picture you in your hay day running and chasing him and cuddling with him. When you were here, your body depleted and your days boring because you couldn’t go for longs walks with us anymore – you still exercised so much patience as Brady tugged your ears and reached in your mouth to take your ball. You didn’t care because you loved him. He was one of your people. I miss being one of your people.
I think about getting a dog to fill our house with and I have to remind myself they won’t be you. There will never be another you. That’s a really hard thing to come to terms with. No matter who we bring home, they will never be you. What’s even harder to come to terms with is that it maybe decades before I see you again.

I hope you’re running through a field with thousands of yellow tennis balls. Maybe you are playing with Pebbles and Bam Bam. I’d like to picture you this way not the way I last saw you. Just know we will miss you every day and hope you are running free as you deserve to be.

For Ever in our Hearts…Our sweet Jade

Lucy

By Dean

Nighty Night Lucy (aka Princesa Burrito) – February 6, 2017.

Though our time together was short the memories will last a lifetime. Christine, Will and I are thankful for every second with our Little “Goo-Goo”. As our first dog, she was everything a new dog owner could ask for! Maybe even the boys (aka our cats) miss her bright and joyful spirit…well, a bit.

Poor little Lucy had a heart condition when she came to Canada from sunny California in September 2015, but her last year of life was filled with beautiful walks and many bike rides with her family in her special dog bike seat and of course unlimited love. Medical treatment for Lucy helped but, alas Lucy could not fight anymore and we all had to say our good bye’s. As her humans, we are happy to know Lucy is no longer suffering but we are still heartbroken and terribly sad. We will miss Goo Goo forever but our lives are the better for having her as part of our family even for the short time.

Luna

By The Morton Family

Luna – Passed Away but Definitely Not Forgotten – January 4, 2024

Our family had the honour and privilege of adding precious Luna as a treasured and loved family member in Spring 2015.

Luna was flown up with a few other Chihuahua pups from Los Angeles and was showcased as ‘Red 1’ through Pawsitive Match in the pet store we bought our dog food for our late golden retriever, Izzy. I saw her and bent down to pick her up and I cradled her in my arms like a baby and she immediately fell asleep. I knew then and there she stole my heart and was ours to keep.

Luna brought love, joy, giggles and companionship to all of us during her time in our family. From her cute vocal expressions, basking in the sunbeams she sought out, her zoomies at the off leash with her furry sisters she was a special furever friend.

Luna passed unexpectedly at 11 years of age cradled in my arms looking up at me the same way as when I first held her when she found us.

Luna, we know you are now doing zoomies with Izzy up at the Rainbow Bridge but miss you so, so much and we are so appreciative and happy to have had you in our lives… love you forever.

 

Minsky

Minsky came to us in May of 2012 as a foster. We had only had him for a couple of weeks before we knew he was destined to become part of our family! He was such a special little boy. He was adopted and we were lucky enough to have him in our lives for just over 7 years.

He got sick in August of 2016 and was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. We chose not to do chemo as that is a hard road, so he was put on Prednisone to keep the inflammation down. We implemented other things along the way to improve his health and quality of life like switching to a plant based diet, acupuncture, herbs, CBD but other issues came in to play and there came a time that he was suffering so we had to let him go. Our little soldier stayed with us for just over 3 ½ years after his diagnosis.

He was a little fighter; his tail was always wagging, and he was the most lovable little boy ever who taught our entire family about unconditional love! I could go on and on about the joy he brought to our lives and the love we had for him; he was very special! He had many nicknames, Minnie Boy, Minnie Moo, Min and Pony Boy because when he got excited, he pranced like a pony.

I know he stayed strong for us as we weren’t ready to let him go but he is now pain free and no longer suffering. We love you and Miss you Minnie and will never forget you.

Your loving family, Mom (Yvonne), Tiffany, Jesse and Danielle and your fur brother Prince.

XXX
OOO

Mortie

By Charlene Douglas

2011-2021

You left too soon and my heart aches.  Thank you Mortimer for the last 10 years.  You came to me as a foster from PMRF in September 2011 and within 2 days I knew we were meant to be.  Your fur sister wasn’t as certain but she grew to love you.  You came from the streets of Los Angeles so we never knew exactly how old you were, but you were always my little old man.  Your mohawk hair-do will be remembered by those who met you.  Always gentle yet fiercely protective of me.  I will remember your snuggles, your snoring, and your need to be warm – under blankets and in front of the fireplace were your favorite places.  I’m sorry I had to let you go but I couldn’t let you suffer.  You had a rough start to life and a quick end.  I hope the in between years were the best for you; they were for me.  I know Zoey was there to meet you on the other side of the rainbow bridge.  Run (or sleep under a blanket because you were never much for running) free of pain. You are forever in my heart little man.

Muppet

By Lydija

May 23, 2020

Today we helped Muppet cross the rainbow bridge.  She was ready, I wasn’t.  I would like to thank PM again for bringing her into my life.  She was having a harder and harder time with seizures, kidney failure, liver issues, blood pressure and other old cat stuff.  So again, thank you for bringing her into my life, she was such a beautiful soul.  She had a bit of a rough start as far as I could tell, but she settled into being the perfect lap cat.  She was blind – so it was all good, until a dog slept across her path in the hallway, a kitten ran past her or a door was closed when it was normally open – then she’d let you know she was unhappy.  She was very talkative – I’m going to miss being told that she is hungry, wants a snack, where is my water bowl? what do you mean that someone has moved her bed on her.  She loved sleeping on my lap, shoulders, head at night – she used to love getting cuddles, getting pets, brushings and working on her knots – lately though, it all hurt.

Thank you again for letting me be part of her life, for rescuing her and letting me be her foster and then her permanent home.  Love her to pieces, Will miss her always.  She fell asleep in my arms one last time today as I cried and get her take her last breaths knowing she was loved as much as anyone can be.

Thank you again, thanks for allowing me to be part of her life.  It wasn’t nearly long enough.

Nicky

Nicky,

You were the most unique and adorable little dog in the world. You came to us with your brother Norman as foster dogs. You had a rough start in life and were so nervous when we first met. It must have been scary for you to trust people, and we were so happy and proud of you for having the bravery to trust us after all you’d been through. Once you did, your sassy, funny personality came out, and we knew that you were destined to be a part of our family forever. You brought joy and humour into our lives, and completed our family. You made an impression on everyone you met – initially because you were so handsome, but it was your sassy personality that hooked people. You were awkward, demanding, and kind of a weirdo, and we couldn’t get enough.

You were taken from this world way too soon, and it isn’t fair. We are so sorry that for any pain you felt during your last days in this world, but grateful that you were with your mom when you passed into the next life. We know that you are happy where you are now, hopefully laying in a sunbeam under a pile of laundry while being hand-fed treats. You deserve it little guy. We miss you more than you know but take comfort in the fact that we will be with you again one day. We love you and will always be a family.

Until we meet again,

Tim, Laura, Jack, and Norman

Ralph

Rex

By Shannon & Chris

After many joyfilled years on the acreage, it came time to sell up & retire out to an island on the lovely west coast of B.C. We packed up all the canine & feline crew into comfy quarters in the motorhome & headed west November 2012. We settled into our new home, specially selected for its suitability for all the furkids, of course. One by one, our beloved seniors crossed over the rainbow bridge – first Bear, then Banjo, and finally, Tam. We were blessed to be able to adopt two more rescues after that, once our hearts had healed enough, and Rexie again had canine companionship.

Hikes up Mt. Norman, through the Enchanted Forest, along Brookes Point … and so many other trails; paddling in the beautiful blue Pacific, learning agility courses at Southridge, countless ferry rides and walks along the ocean front wherever the day took us – this was Rex’s life of “retirement” in B.C.

We began to notice a slight change to his gait, an occasional tumble & unaccustomed tiring during walks. X-rays & tests confirmed our worst fears. Our beautiful lad, not yet 10 years of age, was diagnosed, towards the end of this past June, with a highly aggressive form of pelvic osteosarcoma. He was expected to have only another four weeks with us. Rex had other plans. With his incredible enthusiasm for life, he remained with us for another ten weeks, visiting one of his favorite ocean sites every morning, even those days when he needed to be carried as his body could no longer keep up with his spirit.

Rex passed over the rainbow bridge yesterday, with Chris & I holding him & thanking him for all the joy he shared with us in his too short time here. Thank you all at Pawsitive Match, for making this story possible.

Rosy

My sweet Rosy passed away peacefully on July 30, 2018 at the age of 15. She stole my heart entirely in the short five years we had together (she adopted me through Pawsitive Match when she was 10). It was my honor to watch her grow from that quiet and fearful little mouse into an assertive and playful little rascal who wrapped me, and everyone who spent time with her, completely around her little pads – she loved her treats, beating up on her stuffed buddy Harry, and going for walk/strolls in her buggy with her gang. I miss her terribly – her sweet face, her little bark, her quick turns and dance moves, playing hide and seek. I was truly blessed with the finest of companions in Rosy. Until we meet again my dear one.

Sadie

By Samantha

Sadie (or Sadie Cakers) was the smartest and funniest dogs ever, with just enough sass. She learned every trick so fast and had very good manners. She loved swimming, hiking (3 insane summits), playing with her basketball and was frisbee obsessed! She passed from chronic liver disease that had been affecting her for a while but she never let us know until she couldn’t hide it anymore, and died of liver failure just 2 days after we found out something was wrong. She was my best friend in the world and we will always love her.

Samantha

We adopted Samantha from Pawsitive Match in 2009. When we first met Samantha she was wary of humans because she hadn’t been treated well in the past. While it took her a long time to warm up to friends and family, it was as if she knew we were her forever home. She befriended us the day we met her and became an integral part of our family. We will never forget how she jumped into our car that day ready to go to her new home. When our son was born Samantha accepted him as one of her herd, and watched over him day and night. Each night before she went to bed, Samantha would poke her nose in his room and check on him. When Samantha joined our family she was already a mature dog, and we knew our time with her may not be long. So we all made the best of the time we had with her and are grateful to have had six years together. It was with great regret that after a hard fight, Samantha passed on in the presence of our family. We will miss the wake-up call of her tail thumping our bed in the morning. We know that she is still watching over her herd.

Solla

By Ryan, Tarah, and Noah

Solla (Jan 17, 2010 – December 19, 2022)

For such a little dog, it’s hard to believe how big a hole you’ve left in our hearts!  We miss you so much Solla, but thankfully we have so many good memories to reflect on and smile.  Our little “love sponge” was always content just to be touched by someone – even if it was just one finger!  We initially considered changing your name, but we quickly saw why “Sol”la was so appropriate watching you always find and lay in the sunny spots – following that one little strip of sun coming through the blinds all the way across the living room.  We’ll never forget the laughs we had the day we figured out you understood Spanish when you responded to commands from our Spanish speaking friends!

The 10 years we were together went by too fast, but you brought us so much joy and happiness and we’re so happy that we were able to provide you with a loving stable home after a difficult start.  Thank you for being a part of our lives!

Tiger

By Stephanie

We had the extreme privilege of welcoming Tiger into our family 7 years ago. While he had many health issues over the years he never let that get him down. Tiger was the most joyful and loving dog I have ever encountered. He loved to give kisses and could never get or give enough love. His joy was infectious and nothing could contain it; he was the worst at playing dead as his tail could never be still. Even in the end, fighting stage 4 renal failure he tried to be positive and fight as long as he could. Tiger passed away May 1, 2017 in the arms of those who loved him. He was a blessing to everyone he met and he is missed more than I can express.

Zeus

We find ourselves with a broken heart and endless tears as we had to say goodbye to our beloved Zeus.

His big personality filled our lives and our hearts for as long as we’ve known him.

We are truly the lucky ones to have been able to invite Zeus into our family.

May you rest in peace and no more pain sweet Zeus; we love you always and forever .