Sessie, our beloved dog, we will miss you dearly. You were always happy to be alive, and you were never in a bad mood. You were a great friend. We loved taking walks with you. Thank you for being a bright star in these dark times. You were the best dog we ever had. You could get along with anyone you ever met. You were the perfect example of canine friendship.
Your friend, Saval

Mongo nous a quitté pour un monde meilleur.

Mongo, African amazing grey parrot son. He joined our family in Cabot in his twenties. Petit Mong spoke English et Québécois. We shared the love of music. He adored singing the Stones' "Miss You." Favorite food to eat and shout: “Popcorn.” He imitated to a T the sizzling of the oil, kernels and shaking of the pot on the stove. Another: “Grapes, grapes, grapes, hey, WOW."

Kip, a Lab-Bernese mix, was our first dog. He was a “mistake” at a kennel near Chester, Vt., that bred Bernese mountain dogs and Labs. His father (a Lab) got into the wrong housing unit one night, and the result was Kip. Kip looked me very deep in the eyes the first time I saw him as a puppy. There was no doubt in my mind that he was to be our first family dog. We loved him, and he loved us in return for 10 years. Pure unconditional love.

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Jeezy, who has embarked on his final cosmic adventure.

Our gentle giant, who fancied himself the size of a Chihuahua, leaves behind a legacy of joy and unconditional love that touched the lives of all who knew him. A true cosmopolitan, Jeezy never met a stranger. His life philosophy was simple: spread joy like peanut butter on a bone. With his departure, our home is filled with the ache of his absence. He has crossed the rainbow bridge, leaving us only with cherished memories of his goofy antics, warm snuggles and the unconditional love he so freely gave.

Rest easy, our dear sweet Jeezy. We'll forever hold dear the laughter and love you brought to life. You were, and always will be, the brightest star in our sky.
With cosmic-size hugs and kisses, we love you furever.

(A special thank-you to Peak Veterinary Center, Dr. Courtney Zwahlen, and the team who loved, cared for and treated Jeezy during his cancer. We love you all).

Molly lived as we all should: bold, resilient, disobedient, equal parts sweet/sassy and unapologetically devoted to those she loved. Her soul was as deep as it was strong, and she embodied what it means to live a full, vibrant and long life. Yet here we are, wishing we had more time together. But what is more than her absence? The presence of the real love she left us with. Molly, it is the greatest honor to be your family. We hope you’re somewhere beautiful, frolicking with your brother, Yogurt.

Juniper the Saint Bernard loved all who met her. She became part of our family at just the right time and gifted us so much joy and adventure. She left us far too early, after succumbing to Addison's disease.

A year has passed since we said goodbye to you. Our home isn’t the same. We miss our walks together and your playful and curious spirit. We strive to live the way you did, with happiness, kindness, enthusiasm and, most of all, love. Thank you for teaching us how to be parents, how to love something greater than ourselves. Thank you for being the heart of our house during your long and beautiful life. Your pack loves and misses you every day. We carry you in our hearts.

In memory of the deeply loved dogs, cats, birds, bunnies and all creatures interred in the Herbert T. Davis Memorial Garden at South Burlington. “Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality.” - Emily Dickinson

To the sweetest soul we’ve known. We are so grateful we found you and you hopped into our car, purring. Sorry we couldn’t find your first people, but it's our good fortune that you joined our family. Rest in peace, Sweet Boy.