Our Memorial Garden

Remembering Our Brave Girl: Pepper Johnson-Williams They say you don’t choose a shelter dog – they choose you. That was certainly true with Pepper. We walked into the rescue center looking for a small, calm dog, and walked out with papers for a gangly, one-eyed border collie mix who barked

Flying Free: Our Beloved Blueberry September 2019 – January 30, 2025 Blueberry was tiny – just a few ounces of bright blue feathers and boundless energy – but the joy she brought to our family was immeasurable. We chose her from the pet store because our daughter Lily, who was

A Celebration of Thunder’s Life and Spirit Thunder galloped into my life when I was just sixteen – a spirited three-year-old Appaloosa with a spotted rump, wild eyes, and a tendency to test boundaries. He was my first horse, purchased with savings from three years of summer jobs, and together

Hopping Through Our Memories: Thumper Wilson When we agreed to adopt a rabbit, we thought we were getting a simple pet for the kids. We had no idea that Thumper would become such an important part of our family and teach us so much about joy in the small things.

Luna Rodriguez: Queen of Our Hearts They say black cats bring bad luck, but for nine wonderful years, my Luna brought nothing but joy, laughter, and the occasional knocked-over plant to my life. I found her behind a dumpster near my first apartment – skinny, scared, but with eyes that

Forever in Our Hearts: Bailey Thompson Bailey came into our lives as a tiny golden retriever puppy, all paws and playful energy. From the moment we brought him home, he filled our house with joy and our hearts with love. Bailey was the perfect family dog – patient with the