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.
Mr. G,
My best buddy. I am so lucky to have had a dog as sweet and friendly as you. You were a total people pleaser. Always there by our sides. I’m gonna miss giving you scritches and holding your paw. Love you pal
My Griff,
You were my best bud, and the best listener. You have been with me through it all. You were my after school buddy, my Covid buddy, and my college weekend buddy. Leaving home for school is sometimes hard, but I always had something to look forward to when times got hard: a weekend trip home with you waiting for me at the front door, crying with a towel. Griff, what are we going to do without you? You helped bring the Valentine and Ostmo families together, and we will hold onto your memories forever. We love you Griffey. Don’t think you’ll catch a break in superlatives, though…. :)
Griff, you gave our family so many memories to hold onto. You brought so much happiness to my life. I will always remember how you extended your arms when we lay down together, the excitement when we’d feed you cashews and you brining me gifts to the door when I came home. You are the best dog a boy could ask for. I love you and miss you so much!
You will always be my baby, and I'm just gonna hold you close forever. Nothing is the same here without you. It's so quiet and Vinnie is so sad too. Thank you for bringing us so much love and joy. Our family is better because of you.
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.
My best buddy. I am so lucky to have had a dog as sweet and friendly as you. You were a total people pleaser. Always there by our sides. I’m gonna miss giving you scritches and holding your paw. Love you pal