Our dear sweet Boo Boo (his nickname since a puppy) passed over the rainbow bridge on May 29, 2024. While it is surreal he is gone, his absence is unbearably notable in our daily lives. He was such a huge part of our family. Samish would wake us up every morning looking for his breakfast and walk; even if it was only 5:30am. He would come to bed every night when I said “it is night night time”. Samish loved people and assumed that everyone who came to the door was there to see him and give him cookies. He was full of personality. I don’t think he knew he was a dog. I believe he thought he was a human. An Alpha-Dog he was not; often allowing other dogs in the family to take over his bed or snack on his dinner when they were over to visit. His favourite day was Saturday when he got to visit Grandma for the day and get spoiled. His most favourite thing (outside of cookies) was swimming and going to the park; both of which involved the chuck-it.

Samish was 14. We could tell something was wrong in the spring, The day Samish was diagnosed with cancer, we were absolutely devastated. In our hearts, we knew we couldn’t let him suffer. Dr Olivia helped us and helped Samish through that fateful day. Her care, compassion, patience and understanding was greatly appreciated; more than she will ever know. We can never thank her enough

We know Samish spent his entire life loving us and we will now spend the rest of our lives missing him. Boo Boo, until we meet again, we love and miss you. We are still heartbroken by your passing but we know you are swimming and running again free of pain. ❤🌈🕊

– Trish V., June 2024