I’m creating this list in honor of my best friend, Hope - who unfortunately ran out of time on April 3, 2025. 15 years with her was not long enough.
These were all of her favourite things!
Breed: Chocolate Labrador
These balls are the only thing Hope couldn’t chew through, ever. And boy did she try. She chased these things as fast as she could for 13 years or so. She never stopped chasing them until days before she left.
This was the only kind she liked. And of course it came in the smallest bags. She was such a good eater. Twice a day and she knew exactly what time was
Food time. As her days neared the end she was so loud at dinner time and made so many silly noises...
Used these to give her medication. Pro tip, seal it in with cheese smooshed on top.
GREENIES™ | Dental Chews, Pill Pockets, Treats & More for Dogs ...
Yes, my dog had a few of these. She loved them and I loved that they kept the couches hair free.
Bubble Faux Fur Throw - Marled - QE Home
Have you seen the price of really mediocre dog beds? I opted for a Serra crib mattress for my girl. She slept in comfort 100%
Serta Baby Crib Mattress - Canadian Tire
This is hands down the best brush ever. Shedding blade makes it easy. Hope loved a good brush.
Wahl Canada Double Row Rake & Shedding Blade
This was Hopes baby. We actually sent her over the bridge with it. The only stuffed toy she never destroyed. It squeaked too. Man she loved a good squeaky toy! (She had the 3rd picture larger one)
Lamb Chop - Dog Toys - Multipet
She loved these. Hope used to lick her treats. We’d let her smell them and she’d tap the bag of the ones she wanted
Dog Delights Beef Tendersticks Dog Treats 600 g (1.31 lb.) | Costco
She loved a good squeaky toy!
Squeak Toys - Dogs: Pet Supplies.ca
She could destroy these in 5 seconds flat. It made such a mess, but it made her so happy. She had to be watched because once it was in pieces you had to take it away before she swallowed the pieces.
Tennis Balls & Accessories - Canadian Tire
Hope had one of these and she loved it. We’d leave it in the deck for her in the summer. And swap it in and one with her kennel in the colder months.
Dog Elevated Beds | PetSmart Canada
Hope loved her kennel. We never used it as discipline. It was her own little room. The door was always open, she chose to hang out in there, on here blanket (in album)
Large Dog Kennels - Vari Kennels, Pet Porters & More | Petmate
She loved these. We bought these often and she didn’t waste any time devouring them.
Chew Time™ All Natural Dog Treat - Chicken Jerky
She loved anything that squeaked. They were they only toys with stuffing she didn’t immediately destroy.
Joyhound Crazy Comfy Realistic Duck Dog Toy - Plush, Squeaker
She HATED having this done, and I hated doing it. These are what we used. My kid ended up being a pro at getting her to cooperate. Not sure how.
Top Paw® Large Nail Clipper with LED Light
Hope wore this little vest when we went for our walks. It sure was handy - she even carried the empty poop bags!
Kong® Safety Dog Harness
I bought this leash for her because it was pink. It was total overkill. She never wanted to be more than 2 feet away from me at all times it was handy, tying it around my waist.
KONG® Shock Absorbing Hands-Free Dog Leash: 6-ft long