Peaceful Paws Clarion

My precious tuxedo kitty, Lola, I brought home from the shelter when she was one year old.  Had her such a short time, 7 years.  Lola was perhaps the sweetest, most loving kitty ever-And I was indeed her person.  A lap cat from the beginning.  I could pet her forever and she never had a problem. Loved the attention.  So many times I would fall asleep close to midnight on the couch and Lola always positioned herself in front of me.  If I did fall asleep, there were many times where she would take her paw and touch my nose, evidently to wake me up!  Also, loved her fishing poles, strings and of course boxes!  Most recently has enjoyed the lasers.  As so very difficult as it is to lose my bright shining little star so soon and so unexpected and suddenly, I would not trade the time with her for anything in the world.  I always took pictures of Lola.  As soon as Lola would see the camera or iPhone, she would immediately turn away.  So I would have to do tricks to have her look at me.  She did not like the "paparazzi".  But she was indeed a beautiful model nonetheless.  I love her so much.  Will always love her.  Forever in my heart.

Our hearts are filled with sadness as our sweet boy, Bailey Lane Ackerman, crossed the rainbow bridge on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.  We know that he was met with lots of love and kisses from his sister and littermate, Nala Lynn Ackerman and we take comfort in knowing they are reunited again.  Bailey loved swimming and would be in and out of the pool all day.  He also liked going on Ranger rides, hanging out in the garage with his Dad and brother Treyvin and walking to the neighbors to play with his friends, Cash, Mila and Beaux.  He had a toy moose that he took to bed with him every night.  He looked forward to when Treyvin and Kiara would get home from school.  Bailey loved getting treated and would anxiously wait for Kiara to get home from work because he knew she would bring him home a pup cup.  He loved his Mom, Treyvin, Kiara, Mama and Papa but his Dad was definitely his favorite person and Bailey was always by his side.  Bailey was loved with all of our hearts and he will be missed every day.  

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Our family would like to thank Dr. Hannah Beers and all of the staff at Clarion Animal Hospital for taking excellent care of our boy for the last 11 years.  We would also like to thank Dr. Hoover with Peaceful Paws Clarion for making it possible for Bailey to remain at home where he was most comfortable until the very end.  

Hector James Johnston, our sweet Australian Shepherd.  Born June 27, 2016.  He was our first pet as a couple and has been through so many ups and downs with us.  His papa always called him whiny because of his need to whine rather than bark.  And this mama was more than ok with him bing her whiny baby.  Sweet as could be, always!  He never met a person he didn't like.  Same with most foods.  As much as I wanted him to be a cuddly little guy, he tended to have a streak of independence in him that stood true.  Although his sweet nature regularly allowed me my cuddles when I need or wanted them most.  He spent many, many hours having Star Trek or Twilight Zone marathons with papa when he couldn't sleep from night shifts.  Rolling around in the first and leaves, fish cut grass or sand after playing the water.  Hector was my saving grace.  He came to us when I needed him most and healed a part of me that was deeply broken.  If I could give that back to him and let him live forever, I wouldn't even think twice.  We'll desperately miss playing fetch with him, taking him swimming, walking in the woods.  Watching his little nubbins tail start to wiggle like crazy when he sees hi papa, has always been one of my favorite things to see.  we'll miss him always. And love him forever.

We said goodbye to our cat, Niko, in January 2025.  At the age of 10, he was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer.  We were able to have three more good months with him after his diagnosis. I'm thankful we were able to welcome Peaceful Paws into our home for his passing.  Our family was able to be by his side, and his litter mate brother was able to cuddle with him during the procedure. My dad and I raised Niko as a bottle-baby from our feral colony.  Niko had a pretty exciting life which started out living with the colony, then moving into my grandparents' office as a self appointed office cat, to spending the last 5 years living with my husband and me.  Niko loved food, naps, jingle balls, and was always up for an adventure, no matter how small.  He lived his life based on a schedule for all of his favorite things and never missed sitting on my husband's lap for our meals, watching movies in the evenings, or bed time right between our pillows.  All of his favorite spots are empty now-my desk during my work day, his/my spot on the couch we fought over, the rug by his feeder.  Niko was my soul-cat, and a part of me feels empty now, too. Until we meet again, my sweet boy

My Boxer,Ruby, and I rode in our side by side everyday looking for deer, she will be sadly missed by my whole family and her daily "babysitter", my mom.