Bubba and Gabe

06/03/2023

My sweet Gabe has left us.

He was surrounded by me, his Pa, his brother, his grandparents, and his amazing vet. He was 1 week shy of 10 years old.

There’s no words. No words to describe my boy.

Gabe found his way to me after being in rescue in Texas. I knew immediately he was the one for me. Gabe was deaf, epileptic, had blunt force trauma to the head, spondylosis, cardiomyopathy, and a bladder condition that remained undiagnosed. He was the most special boy.

We had a rocky start (more like B had a rocky start). Adjusting to having a new brother was no easy task, but they did it. They became best friends and I know Bubba will miss his brother everyday. Bubba has known for a while what is happening and has been so kind and giving Gabe and I the space to mourn together.

Gabe overcame a lot in his years by my side. He started walking off leash, he was able to be out of his crate when I left, he became nicer to other dogs, he started to share, he began to love his face and ears being rubbed, and with each day he became more and more of a prince. Because let’s be honest, he was spoiled every day. Man could rock a sexy turtleneck okay!

The biggest gift Gabe gave to me was the experience of caring for a special needs dog. Because of him, we will have many more in the years to come. He was a gift all in himself, but he always made me feel like I was the gift. Everyday he made sure I knew that I was all he needed. He saved my life just as much as I saved his.

I really don’t know how to embark on this new phase of life. I have protected Gabe every day for the past 5 years and not being able to protect him anymore is uncomfortable and heartbreaking. Having his soul be free and not where I can make sure he is safe is absolutely horrendous. Gabe completed me in ways no person/dog has ever been able to. This feeling is all too real and I don’t know how we will be okay.

My boy. I will love you for eternity. I can’t bring myself to say goodbye, so I will see you soon. I will see you in all the places we’ve been and the places you loved. You were the greatest gift.

05/03/2023

Early Birthday party for our Gabey 🎉🎉 🔟🔟

26/02/2023

26/02/2023

Stopped by for some charcuterie and wine sampling (mostly just for the 🧀). Thank you for being so great ❤️

20/02/2023

Happy Family Day ❤️

14/09/2022

Someone is 8! Happy Birthday Bubba ❤️

24/07/2022

Gabey baby went for a car wash with his Cam Cam after chiro today ❤️

Gabe has slowed down exponentially and his frustration with life is increasing. His legs just don’t want to move how he wants them to, his anxiety is sky high, and he is getting sick of taking his medication.

Today, Gabe’s Chiropractor suggested we consider stopping his weekly sessions as he is only deteriorating and the sessions are becoming more and more painful for him.

We’ve made the decision to stop -for now- to focus on enjoying life while we can rather than focussing on prolonging it. Should we decide to revisit at a later time, we will, but for now we are embracing the time we have left.

Now our weekends will consist of exploring however we can and lots and lots of car rides. No time will ever be enough, but we have today, and I’ll take it while I can ❤️

19/06/2022

Happy Fathers Day to the men who take care of us. We love you Grandpa Jim Jim and Cam 🤍

14/03/2022

It’s Gabe’s 9th Birthday today!

Happy Birthday Gabey ❤️ We love you so much!!

04/12/2021

The dream team ⭐️

01/12/2021

It’s called fashion 🧣

29/11/2021

7 years of Mr. B 🤍 Happy Gotcha Day Bubba!

14/09/2021

Happy Birthday Mr. B 🤍 We love you!

05/07/2021

Mr.Gabe ❤️❤️

27/06/2021

It’s BBQ season 🍗 🍖 We will be patiently awaiting drops of meat and cheese 🧀

18/04/2021

Sleepovers with are my favourite pastime ❤️❤️

14/03/2021

Happy Birthday Mr.Gabe ❤️
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03/01/2021

❤️ 2021 ❤️

23/12/2020

Merry Christmas friends 🎄🎄

14/11/2020

Save us from this misery 🙃
Truthfully, Gabe loves his face being held like this and I don’t understand it. This photo was taken after sitting in the position for about 5 minutes 🤷‍♀️

31/10/2020

Todays the day! The sun is shining, the tank is clean, and we are getting out of here!

12/10/2020

Happy Thanksgiving 🧡🥧🦴

27/09/2020

I looked through all my photos trying to find something that captured the essence of Gabe. This is the only one that truly spoke volumes. Gabes favourite thing in life is to be in the car with the windows down. Something so simple, yet he gets so happy.

We may have missed week by a day, but every day is a celebration of Gabe. because every rescue pup deserves moments like these.

11/12/2019

🎄🎄Happy Holidays friends!!🎄 🎄

13/10/2019

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving Friends! 🦃

22/09/2019

Maybe if I stay burritoed here Ma won’t make me go outside to p*e 🤫🤫

21/09/2019

Yes, we’re still here ❤️

25/04/2019

Top of the mornin’ to ya folks☀️

19/04/2019

After 7 long days... BUBBA IS HOME! Friday morning Bubbie was refusing to eat and throwing up. When I came home during lunch he was still puking and refusing to walk. An afternoon at the vet discovered gas in his tummy and an enlarged spleen. We took our medication and went home. Fast forward to Saturday and Bubba has a fever and isn’t eating, landing him at Cambridge Veterinary Emergency. Here we discovered his pancreatic levels were SO HIGH the blood work couldn’t even read them. Onto the IV he went and remained until Monday. After transferring back to his vet Bub continued IV and got an ultrasound revealing a very angry pancreas and stomach. After no change by Tuesday we moved to Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Hospital for further treatment. Bubba began to return to himself and started eating, drinking and pooping 💩 By Thursday night his levels still had not changed, but he was sent home to recover with us! Praying he remains stable and happy. A HUGE thank you to all our Insta friends who messaged to see how he was doing ❤️

14/04/2019

HAPPY GOTCHA DAY GABEY 🎊🎊 It’s been one year since this babe joined the pack.
Gabe is having a rough day with Bubba gone and knowing something is wrong. BUT we are still going to celebrate this love bug today 🎉

29/03/2019

On our walk today we stumbled upon the Pioneer Pagola. Erected in 1907, the pagola is lined with tombstones naming the first settlers to this area of Cambridge.

We enjoyed visiting and p*eing on it 🙈

14/03/2019

ITS BROTHERS BIRTHDAY! Happy Birthday Gabe 🎊 We love you!

09/03/2019

Bubba: *screaming internally*

31/12/2018

Family winter walks ❄️❄️

14/12/2018

Come on Santa Paws... we’re waiting 🎅🎅
Gabe’s first Santa photo at in Kitchener went so well! He instantly sat down beside Santa and looked at the camera. What a good duo these 2 are ❤️

31/10/2018

The rain ruined our photo shoot so here’s the 2 pickles roasting in front of the fire place 🔥

14/09/2018

I’m 4? Whatchu talkin bout Willis?
Happy Birthday to our man Bubba the Bugg! We love you ❤️