Peter

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2011 – 2024

Peter embodied joy and resilience. Despite experiencing serious challenges in his life, his primary concerns remained how he could repurpose objects into toys, lure me to his food bowl and persuade me to refill it, fit his entire 70-pound body on my lap, and make every stranger a friend. Peter was bursting with personality. Although I did not meet him until he was already senior dog, I feel as though I have known and loved him forever. Peter was my best friend, soulmate, teacher, and family. He was a source of delight and gratitude when neither came easily. I love and miss him beyond measure.

Remembrances

Rebecca Genauer

Pet Parent

We believe in honoring the lives of pets

Here at Best Friends, animals have such a special place in our lives. We honor those pets we’ve loved and those who need our help today. At Best Friends, we keep pets in our hearts

Remembrances

Leaving a personal story, memory, or words of support for a pet’s family is a heartfelt way to pay tribute and provide comfort. As part of your remembrance, we also invite you to leave a virtual token along with your words — similar to our tradition here at the Sanctuary of leaving stones, beloved items, or small toys on the graves of cherished animals.

Leave Your Remembrance

Share the memory of your pet

By sharing this pet’s memorial page, you’re helping to keep the memory of a beloved companion close — and you’re helping others understand the place pets forever inhabit in our hearts.

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Create your own pet memorial

Would you like to create a pet memorial to pay tribute to your special animal companion? We’ll guide you through this simple process.

Create Your Memorial

Watch a memorial blessing

You are invited to join us the last Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. MT as we remember the lives of pets we have loved and lost. For those who are not able to attend in person, a video recording of each blessing is posted soon thereafter online.

Watch a blessing

Show your love and support

You can let someone grieving the loss of a pet know that you care. Whether you send calming wind chimes or a sympathy card, your gift can be a source of light for someone during a difficult time.

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