Leia

March 13, 2013 - June 11, 2026

Rest in peace.

My sweetie.
Thank you.

For choosing me, and giving me the best friend I could ever ask for.
You are my soul mate.

Leia - you are the sweetest, most loyal, gentle friend, always by my side and ready to chill and cuddle under blankets or get me up and playing when I need a smile - or going on long beautiful walks in nature.

There were so many moments in the last few years when I thought I had lost all the joy in my life. But you are my joy and would remind me how to smile or laugh again. You comforted me in my darkest days and I will be forever grateful for your unconditional and deep love.

You are so smart and were easy to train, the sweetest shadow, wanting to be with me on every adventure - camping, van life, cabin life, chasing sticks on the beach, or frogs at Birds Hill. I’m so grateful for our many amazing walks around the Whiteshell, Little Mountain Park, hiking trails and how much fun you had running and playing with your dog friends or chasing your ball in dog parks. You were always so good with car rides, so quiet in the back seat and ready to go anywhere and everywhere with me.

Thank you for being the absolute sweetest foster dog mom and sister for all of the beautiful dogs and puppies we have fostered together over the years. You taught them how to be the best dogs, your patience was incredible, and you were always willing to share your space and toys with all the dogs who came into our home.
Your beautiful personality was the reason that I wanted to foster and help dogs for the last 13 years, and you made it so easy to do.

You are my rock, my angel, and I am so incredibly grateful to know your beautiful soul, and have been able to share 13 beautiful years of the best memories by your side.
Caring for you in your hard times has been a privilege.

It truly was the best gift in the world to be loved by you. 

I’ll miss the way you brought me a toy at the door when I got home, your wiggly butt, helicopter tail, scrunched your nose to the side, nudged doors open with your nose and the excited quirky head tilt when you ran to bring the ball back to me. I’ll miss the softest ears in the world, your cuddles and smiles and the way you lit up every room.

My sweet girl. My Leia.
You are and will always be my heart. ❤️
I love you and always will, more than words could ever express.

Ilse