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In Memoriam

Lucy had an incredibly gentle soul and adventurous spirit. She loved every moment of life and we cherished every moment with her. Lucy came into our lives via the Boulder Humane Society "rescue wagon" in 2011. She was a stray from the four corners region of New Mexico with some "miles" on her after spending months in a shelter with no takers. We were fortunate to be the first to meet her in Boulder and took home this middle aged girl on the spot (it was guessed she was 5 years old +/- but her teeth and worn elbows suggested older)

As new dog parents, she gave us a run for our money right out of the gate. From taking a few "solo" adventures for hours and causing much angst for us, she always returned with a big smile. Over the years, she ingested many things she shouldn't have (entire bags of dog food, a cooler of food, a porcupine), and made a number of trips to the vet from her voracious lab appetite. She was avid hiker and even got out on a few mountain bike rides. As she aged and slowed down she still managed a daily walk around the block greeting all of her friends in CB South. She also enjoyed regular walks to Camp 4 Coffee where she was often served generous portions of bacon by the staff.

More than anything she loved being home with her mom and dad basking in the sunshine under her favorite tree where she was able to spend the last hours with us. Her loyalty, gentle-nature and unconditional love will be missed today and every day.

"Yoshi came into my life on the exact day I decided I would be heading to the local animal shelter after work to adopt a male orange kitty. I found him wandering outside my job, and knew it was just meant to be. He was the sweetest, most loyal creature that I have ever encountered. He loved the twisty ties off loaves of bread, the sticky things that you peel off bubble padded mailing envelopes, and slices of salami. He was quite the little traveler, driving with my husband and I from Florida to Oregon. He complained the entire time but was happy as could be every night when we stopped at a hotel. He enjoyed napping by the patio door in the sunshine, and wanted to fiercely murder every other cat he saw outside. He hated dogs and liked being our only fur critter.

He was unfortunately diagnosed with small cell lymphoma in January 2016, and did very well on his chemo medication for a year and a half. In July 2017, he went downhill very fast, and after he was hospitalized for a few days without any improvement, I knew it was time. Dr. Portmann saw him on her day off, and made the entire process as comforting and lovely as possible. Her warmth and compassion is unbeatable. I will forever be grateful for the love she showed Yoshi during his final days and moments. He was a special boy, and not a day goes by that I don't think of him. Love and miss you, my little monster."

Chance was an amazing gentle soul that filled my life with happiness and joy. He was my constant, my North Star. He will ever be remembered as my hunting and fishing buddy, my best friend and faithful companion. He is loved and missed. His greeting smile will not fade nor will his ever wagging tail. He was always up for whatever adventure we could cook up together. He was instantly loved by everyone he met. Till we meet again my friend....

Bailey came into our life in Orlando, FL. We first met her as a foster, but she quickly won our hearts and we became severe foster failures. A pioneer cat, Bailey traveled with us all the way across the country to Oregon. Bailey was the perfect kid: she showed us more love with her cuddles and kisses than any other being, she perpetually sought the sunshine as a true Floridian, and she loved to go on walks with us, exploring every direction, tree, and plant of our neighborhood. She loved the smell of sage bushes, which are the color of her eyes, and she never passed up the opportunity to roll around in catmint plants. Throughout her health issues, she was strong and sassy, always ready to fight for the life that she loved. You will always be our favorite kid and we will always love you, our little orange cat on the go.

This was UB. Violently and inexplicably abused, he was found cowering in a chicken coop, where people thought he might do some harm. He was old, huge, horribly scarred, matted, and terrified. A rescue organization took him in, and a local newspaper told part of his story, complete with a photo that broke my heart. I set out to adopt him.

When we arrived home, he promptly raced under the bed, where he stayed for two years, emerging only to eat and use the cat box nearby. UB, for Under the Bed, took his time deciding that no one was ever going to hurt him again. We found excellent veterinary care (Dr Ashley Portmann had just begun practicing nearby) and his immediate needs were addressed. His rotten teeth were pulled, the remaining teeth were cleaned, the claws that had grown so long that they’d circled into his foot pads were trimmed, the herpes infection in his eyes was treated, and more.

Very slowly, he came to trust me, and he liked my grandsons. Much later, he even quit hiding from my son in law. He sought out attention and purred loudly when petted. To my everlasting joy, he started jumping up on the bed at night and encircling my forearm with his paws, purring so loudly that he often woke me up. Soft, warm, and seemingly grateful, he became a beloved member of the family.

When age and illness caught up, and I knew that I had to let him go, I also knew that Ashley would be there for us at the end as she’d been all along. And she was. We cried together, but were able to give him the comfort, love, and gentle exit that he so deserved. I miss him. But I know that in his final years he had a good home and the best possible care. Rest in your well-deserved peace, UB.

We were so lucky to have crossed paths with this sweet and gentle soul. Gretchen was a happy-go-lucky dog who loved everyone she met (including random cats at the park). She loved chomping and rolling around in the snow.. she loved climbing on rocks.. she loved wading around and chomping shallow water. She loved tummy rubs and hugs. She loved being a "bramble" dog in the bushes.. she loved sniffing cat butts and "saving" walter from cat fights.. she loved hiking but could never figure out switchbacks.. She was just a simple lover dog.

Gretchen's unconditional love and companionship will be sorely missed.. we love and miss you Gretchen!

Sebastian came to us with dental disease so terrible he couldn't even eat. After several months of oral surgeries and care, he rebounded and started loving his new life. Unfortunately, his medical woes were not over: he developed a nasty condition in his eyes that eventually led to both of them being removed. Even without eyeballs, this guy was amazing. He could navigate well, though clumsily at first, and still loved to play, lay in the sun, and squeeze himself into tiny boxes. Sebastian was an inspirational little dude!

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