The Dogs We Remember

The dogs we remember

Their names
stay with us.

For the dogs who filled our lives, and the families who will always love them.

With love, Christopher

Together, in these moments.

Bas as a puppy, held close by his family — 01 / 16Bas Rutten

Close portrait of Jake, shared by Dianna — 02 / 16Jake

Kali running outside in a red collar, shared by Donna — 03 / 16Kali

Stephanie resting her forehead against Soco’s head — 04 / 16Soco

Ollie standing proudly in the snow with his family — 05 / 16Ollie

Lady launching from the dock during a dock-diving competition while Michelle watches from the platform — 06 / 16Lady

Kleio sitting outdoors in a pink harness beside patches of snow, from Chris’s Instagram — 07 / 16Kleio

Yayo standing alert at home with one ear raised — 08 / 16Yayo

Lulu as a young Great Dane standing on the family sofa — 09 / 16Lulu

Baby riding in the car on the way to see his grandparents — 10 / 16Baby

Memorial portrait of Tino, named Valentino, with a white chest marking and blue collar against a blue background, shared by Pam — 11 / 16Tino

Luiza embracing Titan on the beach — 12 / 16Titan

Gary and Asko face to face outdoors — 15 / 16Asko

Luna smiling from the back seat of the car — 16 / 16Luna

01 / In remembrance

Bas Rutten

Remembered with Brandilyn Carter and family

Bas was Brandilyn’s best buddy. She had started her message a hundred times, trying to find the words for what he meant to her family. From the little puppy to the boy resting on the porch or riding along in the car, he was part of their life together.

Bas resting on the porch as an adult — 02Bas at home on the porch

Bas riding happily in the family car — 03Bas riding with his family

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Remember Jake

02 / In remembrance

Jake

Remembered with Dianna Haley and family

Jake had a bark that could rattle the windows and a gentle way with the people he loved. He watched over the children, stayed close to the older members of the family, and loved watermelon. That is the boy Dianna remembers.

Jake resting with his head held high, shared by Dianna — 02Resting at the feet of Dianna’s mother-in-law

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Remember Kali

03 / In remembrance

Kali

Remembered with Donna Merrill and family

Kali, in full stride. Her red collar bright against her coat. A moment from the life she shared with Donna and her family, and a way to remember her just as she was.

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Remember Soco

04 / In remembrance

Soco

Remembered with Stephanie Young and family

Stephanie described herself and Soco as Velcro. In her photograph, she and Soco rest forehead to forehead. After their goodbye, Stephanie pictured her running and swimming, free from pain.

Stephanie holding Soco close at home — 02Soco held close at home

More memories from Stephanie

Stephanie shared more photographs from their travels across the country. Soco had the whole back of the SUV, with her bed, blankets, and toys, but would still stretch forward to rest her head on Stephanie’s shoulder. Stephanie laughed that Soco had more room than the luggage—and usually more bags than she did. “She was my everything.”

Stephanie holding Soco close on a plane — Together, wherever the journey took them

Soco resting in her bed in the back of Stephanie’s SUV — The whole back of the SUV, just for Soco

Soco resting her chin between the seats — Still finding a way to stay close

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Remember Ollie

05 / In remembrance

Ollie

Remembered with Elizabeth Morse and family

Ollie looked out for three little girls and patiently wore the unicorn hat and towels they dressed him in. He was their protector, their playmate, and part of the everyday life Elizabeth’s family shared.

Ollie wearing the pink unicorn hat and dress chosen by the girls — 02Patiently wearing whatever the girls chose

Ollie sitting patiently after the girls dressed him in a towel — 03Ollie after the girls wrapped him in a towel

More memories from Elizabeth

Elizabeth had a crocheted Ollie made for the girls. When she shared these photographs, she pointed out a familiar detail: “He even has the wrinkles in the back.” Even in this little keepsake, she could see her boy.

The crocheted Ollie Elizabeth had made for her girls — A little Ollie for the girls

The familiar wrinkles on the crocheted Ollie — “He even has the wrinkles in the back.” — Elizabeth

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Remember Lady

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Lady

Remembered with Michelle Lawrence and family

Lady was Michelle’s “best girl.” Their sixteen years held travel, dock diving, and life in a pack of six. At one competition, Lady went after the chuck-it stick instead of the ball. Even now, that memory can make Michelle laugh.

Michelle holding Lady close with their faces gently pressed together — 02Michelle and her best girl

Lady resting her gray muzzle on the gate during her final evening with Michelle — 03Their last evening together

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Remember Kleio

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Kleio

Remembered with Chris and family

For many years, Kleio was Chris’s working K9 partner. Years of work, trust, and everyday life together. In the winter sunlight, with her ears up, this is the girl he remembers.

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Remember Yayo

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Yayo

Remembered with Trey, Vanessa, and family

When Trey told me they had said goodbye to Yayo, what stayed with me was how much their time together meant to him. I was grateful to help with his care. Here is Yayo at home with Trey and Vanessa, one ear raised, settled in a soft blanket, in the familiar places where he belonged.

Yayo sleeping peacefully on a soft blanket at home — 02Resting peacefully at home

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Remember Lulu

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Lulu

Remembered with Lisa Whittenburg and family

Lisa remembers Lulu as a wild woman with a heart of gold, a “one dog wrecking crew” who was in trouble “99.9% of the time.” More than a year later, she was still finding Lulu’s slobber on the ceiling, door frames, and lampshades. Lisa misses her constantly, trouble and all. I never had the chance to meet Lulu. I told Lisa, “I won’t forget her name.” I still mean that.

Older Lulu looking up at her family in the kitchen — 02Sweet Lu, looking up at her family

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Remember Baby

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Baby

Remembered with Annette Marquez and family

Annette called Baby her Bebito. He knew the sound of the lid coming off his food container. From the bedroom came the tap of his nails across the floor, all the way to the kitchen. I still think about that sound, and how much of their life together was held in such a small routine.

Baby sitting upright in the passenger seat during a family drive — 02Baby riding beside his family

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Remember Tino

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Tino

Valentino · Remembered with Pam and Rusty

Before Pam and Rusty said goodbye to Tino, I asked Pam to give him a scratch behind the ears for me. I still remember that small exchange. Valentino, their Tino, was loved by the people who knew him best. He has his place here with them.

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Remember Titan

12 / In remembrance

Titan

Remembered with Luiza and family

Titan at the beach, held close by Luiza. Titan in his first snow, or patiently posing in glasses. Her captions gave him a playful voice. These were happy moments in the life they shared, and they belong to his memory, too.

Titan sitting beside a snow-covered evergreen — 02“Holy moly. We’ve got our first snow of the season !! ❄️”
Luiza’s caption on Titan’s account · November 26, 2021

Titan wearing glasses while sitting beside the sofa — 03“Trying to keep up with all of my moms degrees !”
Luiza’s caption on Titan’s account · September 7, 2021

From our conversations

Luiza and I began talking about Titan in July 2026, when she was looking for a way to continue his familiar care in Texas after living in New York. He was nine, and she had been attentive to his food and routine throughout his life. Later that month, she told me he had “Lots of energy.” I’m grateful for those updates and for the trust she placed in me during the time our paths crossed.

When she told me Titan was gone, she also asked whether another dog could use the food she had saved for him. Even in that first message, her care reached beyond her own loss. I told her I was grateful to have known a small part of his life through her. I’m honored to hold that part of his story here.

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Remember Axl

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Axl

Remembered with Christopher and Leslie

Axl was mine and Leslie’s. When I tried to explain our time together, I wrote, “he was with me non stop.” That is still the heart of it. As a puppy, tucked in with Leslie. Grown, looking up at me or sharing the sofa with Ridley. Having him there was part of our days. We miss him.

Axl as a puppy resting with Leslie — 01Axl, still little enough to tuck in with Leslie

Axl smiling up at the camera with his tongue out on the grass at the park — 02That smile

Axl and Ridley resting together on the sofa — 03Sharing the sofa with Ridley

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Remember Ridley

14 / In remembrance

Ridley

Remembered with Darian and Davon

Ridley was Darian and Davon’s dog, and a loved part of our family. I think of her birthday pupcake and little crown, and of her beside Axl in the back of my old GMC. At home, they shared a place on the sofa. Those celebrations and ordinary days are part of Darian and Davon’s life with her. They are part of ours, too.

Ridley wearing her birthday crown — 01Ridley in her birthday crown

Axl and Ridley together with birthday pupcakes — 02Birthday pupcakes, with Axl beside her

Axl and Ridley in Christopher’s old GMC truck — 03Together in Christopher’s old GMC

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Remember Asko

15 / In remembrance

Asko

Gary’s boy.

Remembered with Gary and Vickie Watts

Asko resting his head across Gary’s shoulder outdoors — Right there with Gary.

Waiting for Gary

Asko would roll onto his back and look at Gary upside down. Then he would freeze.

Vickie remembers him staying completely still, waiting for Gary to acknowledge him. Once Gary did, the tail started wagging. Asko would roll over and come running for love.

Asko lying upside down on the carpet with his paws folded — Waiting for Gary to notice.

His own stick

Gary was cutting logs, and Asko wanted them. Gary wouldn’t let him take them, so he told Asko to get his own stick.

Vickie tells the rest best:

“Asko decided the stick he wanted was a tree next to daddy.”
Vickie

Asko tugging at the tree beside Gary. A video from Vickie.

Gary and his boy

A head over his shoulder. A hand under his chin. Two cots beside each other. Vickie’s photographs give us these moments with Asko, just as they were.

Asko looking up at Gary as Gary holds him close outdoors — Gary and his boy.

Asko leaning forward into Gary’s hand in a vehicle — A hand beneath his chin.

Asko and Gary resting on neighboring camp cots — Two cots, side by side.

Gary smiling while holding Asko in a recliner — A lap full of Asko.

At home with Asko

Asko on the sofa, with a video playing nearby. Shared by Vickie.

Asko beside Gary, who holds a small puppy outdoors — Asko beside Gary and a little companion.

Asko looking toward the camera outdoors — Asko.

Asko resting in green grass — That familiar face.

Asko stretched across Gary and a recliner at home — Sharing the recliner.

Gary and Asko together in tall grass — Together in the tall grass.

Gary and Asko together on a grassy hillside — Out on the hillside.

Gary and Asko looking out the window together — Keeping an eye on things together.

Gary leaning down to embrace Asko indoors — A hug at home.

Gary and Asko beside a hunted animal outdoors at night — A night outdoors together.

Gary and Asko sitting close together at night — Close beside Gary.

Gary hugging Asko in a chair — In Gary’s arms.

Asko wearing a service dog vest beside Gary in a recliner — Together in the recliner.

Gary and Asko standing beside water outdoors — Out beside the water.

Gary bending down beside a puppy on the lawn — Gary with a puppy in the yard.

Asko resting beside a smaller dog indoors — Company at home.

Gary and Asko standing near a historical marker — A stop along the way.

Gary smiling beside Asko on a bed — Room for two.

Gary and Asko sitting together beside a wood stove — Beside the wood stove.

Asko resting on the floor near a wood stove — Asko by the stove.

Asko leaning over Gary’s shoulder in a vehicle — Over Gary’s shoulder.

Asko standing beside Gary’s chair and looking up at him — Keeping Gary company.

Asko watching Gary’s hand outdoors at night — Watching Gary’s hand.

Asko being stroked in a close indoor portrait — A close-up from home.

Asko looking upward from an open vehicle — Along for the ride.

Gary stroking Asko’s neck as they sit together indoors — Gary’s hand on his neck.

Asko resting between Gary and a woman in outdoor chairs — An afternoon together.

Gary sitting close behind Asko, who wears a service dog vest — Tucked in beside Gary.

A note from Christopher

Gary,

Your friendship means a lot to me, man. I asked Mrs. Vickie to help me put this together because I wanted to remember your boy well.

She sent me these pictures, videos, and the stories behind them. I wanted you to be able to come here and find Asko in the little things you knew so well. That upside-down look. His idea of a stick. The way he fit himself into your chair.

I wish you had more time with him. I hope looking through these brings you a few good laughs, even on the days it hurts.

Whenever another story comes to mind, tell me. There’s room for it here.

I appreciate you, my friend.

Christopher

Photographs, videos, and memories shared with love by Vickie.

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Remember Luna

18 / In remembrance

Luna

Remembered with Jessica Campbell and family

Jessica called her Mama. Luna cared for everyone she considered part of her pack, right down to her little cat buddy. Jessica told me she was one of the best dogs she had ever known. Jessica told me she had “such a big personality.”

Mama, in the little things

Playing soccer with her Boy was Luna’s absolute favorite thing. He taught her to kick the ball back and forth with him. Jessica hunted down plush soccer balls so they could keep playing inside the house, too.

And if there was a car ride, Luna was ready. Jessica remembered it this way: “She’s the only one that never complained about going to Home Depot twice in one day.”

At home, that same girl made room for the smallest member of the pack. In Jessica’s words, “She even mama-ed our smallest pack member, her little cat buddy.” Here they are, curled up together. Mama suited her.

Luna resting on her bed with a green plush soccer ball — 01Soccer with her Boy was her favorite.

Luna curled up beside her little cat buddy on a dog bed — 03Mama, even to her little cat buddy.

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Remembered with the families who loved them.

15 / In remembrance

Coda

Remembered with Pam Ereira and family

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In memory of Coda, remembered with Pam and her family.

16 / In remembrance

Ziggy

Remembered with Lenny and family

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In memory of Ziggy, remembered with Lenny and his family.

Still Part of Home

You made a home of ordinary things—
a place beside the chair,
the sound of someone coming through the door,
the comfort of being there.

We miss you in those little places,
in the habits of each day.
You were loved through all the life we shared.
You are loved here still, today.

A note from our founder

To the families who have trusted me with a dog they love:

Thank you for letting me walk beside you. You brought me into a part of your life that matters deeply—caring for someone who is family. You shared your questions, your worries, and the little victories. Along the way, you helped me know the dog you loved.

Whether our time together was brief or stretched across years, I took that trust to heart. I felt a responsibility to listen closely, to help where I could, and to be there when things were hard.

When you tell me they’re gone, I feel that loss in my home, too. I think back over our conversations. I remember what you told me about them. I wish we had more time. The care I felt for your dog doesn’t end with goodbye.

You knew and loved them in ways no one else could. I’m grateful you let me share a small part of their life, and I’m sorry you’re facing the days without them.

This place is for you and the dog you will always love. You don’t need to find the right words or share more than you want to. Their name belongs here. And whenever you want to tell me another story about them, I’m here to listen.

Thank you for your trust. It means more to me than I know how to say.

Christopher

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Mama, in the little things

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Still Part of Home

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