tha.dogfather

03/02/2026

The hardest part about owning pets is knowing how finite our time together is. But we can take solace in knowing that their time together with us, is all they ever wanted.

Blue, I'm gonna miss you. You were the biggest, sweetest boy, and from the day we met, I knew you were special. You were always so happy and eager to go out no matter the weather, loved hanging with your doggy friends, and couldn't help but to sniff up some lady bits 😂 but you were a softie, and always charmed your way into their good graces. If there was water nearby, you were the first one in - and usually laying down, lol.

Rest easy, Blue. I'll cherish the memories we shared, and your big smile and presence will be missed. There's a seat in my van that'll always be yours, right by the window, where you loved to look out and feel the breeze.

4 years too young. Say hello to Chapo for me.

🌈🐾❤️‍🩹

01/17/2026

My old man, Kiyoshi, also celebrated his 14th birthday last week on the 10th. Glad to see you're still kickin', Yosh. You've taught me so much, and I give so much credit to you for changing my life and making me the man I am today. You were so charming, you convinced my father to get another dog lol. It fills me with pride to see my first fur-baby and human-baby hanging out together.

I love you. 🖤

01/17/2026

Happy 7th birthday to my baby hippo, Chapo. I think about you all the time, and I miss you so much. You left such a void in my heart that I don't know if I'll ever be able to fill... but I look back on the memories, and it makes my heart swell with joy.

You are the sweetest, most playful, and laziest pup ever... I miss your cuddles. I miss your snores. I miss you. But I know you're swimming in the big, blue sky and hanging out with your friends.

I love you. I'll see you on the other side. 🌈🐾

11/08/2025

First haircut from our good friend .the.barber

10/31/2025

Happy Howl-o-Ween! 🎃 Just a boy with his toys - and his favourite teddy bear. 🧸

08/23/2025

A piece of me left this world today. I had to make an impossible decision, and as much as I wish I could have had just a bit more time, I am so grateful for the time we had. As painful as it was for me to say goodbye, I'm happy that you had your brothers there to send you off and that I could tell you how much you are loved. You left your mark on this world, and on everyone you ever met - whether it be the slobber you left behind, or the hu***ng you would give 'em. Chapo, you were just too pure for this world, and I'm sorry that you had to go through so much pain in 6 short years... a torn ligament, surgery to fix it, physiotherapy, arthritis, medications, countless vet visits, pokes and prods wouldn't stop you from being the happy, loveable house hippo that everyone knew you as. You had a lust for life, and you were always so happy to tag along for the ride and ready for any adventures. And I made sure you didn't miss out on any, no matter the cost - because you can't put a price on love, and I wanted you to have the best quality of life that you deserved. But all the money and all the love in the world couldn't save you. It was your time, Chapo.

I love you more than I could ever put into words. I fell in love with you from the moment I looked into your eyes, and just like I told you today, "I knew you were mine." You changed my life.

Just keep swimming - I know it was your favourite, and you'd get so upset when it was time to leave. You can swim on forever in the great, big, blue sky. With your other friends who have passed on playing alongside you.

See ya later, Chapo. Until we meet again.

January 17, 2019 - August 22, 2025 🐾🌈

01/10/2025

Happy 13th birthday, Old Man Kiyoshi!

I finally have a teenager, and your sassy ol' soul has gotten even more stubborn as the years go by. But I wouldn't change a thing - you were always my wingman, sidekick and best friend who saw me through thick and thin. You've shown your brothers who's boss, and you make sure they don't forget it lol.

I love you. ❤️

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Sorry for the lack of updates, everybody! We've been keeping ourselves busy and staying present in the moment.

Merry Christmas & happy new year from myself, Damian, Heaven-Lee and the boys!

08/14/2024

You've been on my mind a lot lately. I'll never forget the times we shared together. Sometimes, when I talk, I hear your voice.

A whole year has passed. It's felt like forever.

But I'll always remember you for the kindhearted soul you were.

Until we meet again. 🕊

06/12/2024

Kiyoshi, Chico & Chapo. So proud to call you big brothers to your furless sibling. ❤️

12/31/2023

Here's to the rest of our lives together as a family.

Cheers to 2024. 🥂

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12/22/2023

From our growing family to yours, we wish you the happiest of holidays and a Merry Christmas! Thank you so much for all the love and support.

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10/22/2023