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In Memoriam

In Memoriam

In memory of all beloved and missed pets.

“My spirit is free, but I’ll never depart

as long as you keep me alive in your heart.” – Unknown

Support Groups & Hotlines

Pet End of Life Support Materials

VHA offers a number of free resources to help you and your family manage and support your pet’s end of life. Click to download:

    • Bereavement Brochure: This brochure is designed to help your client deal with their own feelings, children’s feelings, and other pet still in the home, after the euthanasia. It provides resources for helpful books, websites, and support groups.
    • Assessing Quality of Life: This document is designed to help your clients determine if euthanasia is the best choice for their pet. It asks many dietary, activity, and behavioral questions that may aid your client in the difficult decision to euthanize.
    • Preparing for Your Pet’s Euthanasia: This document is designed to prepare your client for the day of euthanasia. It addresses scenarios such as who should be present for the procedure, what to tell children, and what to do with the pet after the procedure.
    • Euthanasia: This document explains the procedure and addresses many questions such as: Is it painful? Or will my pet’s eye close?
In Memoriam

Sophie | June 19, 2006 – May 12, 2026

“Sophie was the love of our life who gave us unconditional love and incredible companionship. In her younger years, she was full of boundless energy and a little mischievous as well. How she loved going outside and when the grandchildren visited as youngsters she would steal their socks and hide

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Pepper | Nov 1, 2012 – May 10, 2026

“Pepper was rescued in poor health but full of spirit.  This spirit is what allowed her to regain her health and become the robust playful companion that was a joy for well over a decade. She was a small cat with a big personality. She enjoyed stealing French fries and soaking

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Leila | Aug 3, 2010 – May 1, 2026

“Leila wasn’t just a dog—she was family from the very beginning. I drove three hours to get her. She had spent her first months on a chicken farm, living in a barn. When I got there, the other puppies were loud and hyper, all fighting for attention. But there was

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Mr. Pepper | April 13th, 2026

“Mr. Pepper, was a good boy, and we made a lot of memories together. I rescued him just 6 years ago, didn’t know are time would be so short! I loved him, it took a few months to trust me, after that he learned to give me a high five

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Foxy | April 21, 2011 – April 12, 2026

“Foxy was the most precious girl a mommy could be blessed with. When I first met her, I told her that I was going to spoil her for the rest of her life, and I did just that. Well, she had her own room, three beds, homemade food and sweet

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Tux | July 4, 2012 – Dec 1, 2025

“Tux was a great companion him and I were best buds from the day we brought him home from the Humane Society.” Tux is remembered by his family and loving companion, Alyssa.

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Bear | April 2006 – Feb 23, 2026

“Bear was a rescue kitten found outside hanging in a tree by his neck in early 2006. He was welcomed into the home of Melanie Klein where he received his name due to his large paws which reminded them of a bear. Bear spent the next decade+ living with the

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Mia “Mimi” | Dec 3, 2019 – Jan 24, 2026

*Carta para Mia*“Mimi, Você deixou um vazio enorme aqui em casa e levou um pedaço do meu coração, no qual terá sempre um lugar especial.Vivi muitas dores na vida, mas nenhuma se compara à dor de te perder.Amei você profundamente e hoje meu sofrimento também é profundo.Num ano cheio de

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Smokie Joe Lonesome | May 3, 2012 – Nov 14, 2025

“Manx cats tend to be a bit neurotic. Smokie was feral when I met him. I cooked/played house mom on a 60k ranch in Wyoming for a big game hunting outfit and his Papa would hang out with me when all the hunters were out in the field. I tamed

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