Lottie

'So thankful for seventeen years with my gorgeous, fiery, intrepid Lottie. We had to part last week. Her going was tender and dignified, full of cherishing. There are moments and images from that experience that I will never forget. I thought this grief for my lovely girl would be dismal, and so it is, but it's shot through with light because of extraordinary care and aftercare from Mark, Rebecca and Shelley. I'm upheld by the grace of it.'

Teal

Sweet dreams Teal. Thank you for almost 14years of love and happiness. 

It was just you and me in the beginning before we both started our little families together. 

You gave me my love for being outside, we explored thousands of miles together and swam in so many rivers and lakes.

We shared a love of pizza and ice cream and of course sleep.

You will always hold a special place in my heart. 

Love you always.

Minceymoo

May 2025

Mincey adopted us in August 2016, she turned up on our doorstep and gradually ended up living with us for 9 years.

She was the most affectionate and loving cat, never nasty.  She had the best home and was totally spoilt.  

We  will miss her meeting us when we come home and all the cuddles.

Lynn & Stuart 

Fifi

FIFI -  our grand dame and canine matriarch passed peacefully at home yesterday morning, helped by Mark the Vet,  a few months before her 15th birthday.

A 12 week old rescue puppy from Many Tears, brought from Ireland after being left behind with mum and siblings in a ditch after an Irish horse fair. We were her first and only home. 

She was the last of our challenging but much loved trio and was buried late afternoon around our lake. We hope she has joined Milo and Sid and is enjoying long beach runs with them on Mull, Barra or Vatersay and fabulous walks through the beautiful forests in Scotland she so much enjoyed.

It never gets any easier to say goodbye. Sleep tight our beautiful princess  Another dog in a million. The boys are subdued and we are bereft.

Ozzy

I’ll forever be grateful that I got to spend nearly 17 years with my beautiful boy Ozzy. 

After growing up and always wanting my own dog on my 8th birthday I got to go and pick my puppy and I’ll never forget seeing him stood separate to his siblings, and I knew that quiet and shy puppy was for me.

He was the best dog and always took everything in his stride, including getting 3 more dog siblings over the years, he used to love barking at them to play. Ozzy was definitely a typical Lab and loved his food, including eating wild animal poop up until his final days. 

I can’t thank Mark enough for the lovely service he carried out. He was so calming from the moment he walked in and explained everything. All the little touches were so special to me, including the lovely cards, petals and Ozzy’s last paw print. I can’t thank Mark and the team enough but I’ll forever be grateful for taking care of my Ozzy. 

Buster

If loved could have saved you, you would have lived forever - You were our favourite hello and our hardest goodbye - sleep peacefully our gorgeous boy, forever loved and missed

Pash

Paszla (Pashwa, Pash)

25th May 2010 - 4th March 2025

Our beautiful girl, you brought so much light and love to our home and to our whole extended family. You were loved beyond words precious girl. 

The tears still flow and the house is so empty without you. But the smiles come with thoughts of you, learning to climb the stairs as an 8 week old up to the lounge, you were terrified until you thought Cassie was up there and then there was no stopping you.  Cassie took over from your mum when you came to Peterborough, the similarities were crazy, you did love your crazy adopted cousin dog .  Then the sinking feeling 2 years ago when you thought you could tread water like the swans and sunk, oh did my stomach sink with you..  you really did look like a little smarty pants with that big grin on your face when you got on dry land. Daddy wasn't so impressed, soaked and covered in mud haha.

I miss your cuddles and your zoomies and even your snoring. You will keep that very special place in our hearts forever our home is filled with your love and memories  

Thank you to Mark & Shelley for your kindness. Xx

Molly

Molly,my Beautiful Girl..
I first met you and your Brother Scamp when you was just 2 hours old.
Then when you was both 8 weeks old,you came home with me.
You were a wee diva,always pushing in front of Scamp for strokes and licks.
As you grew,your tail became a lethal weapon!
It would whip our legs,the furniture and the floor when we spoke to you.
On our walks you would always find the really filthy puddles and roll in them.
You loved your ball,and loved swimming in rivers,streams and the beach.
As for treats,your favourite was toast.
You were so friendly,you was with me when i was sad,and you were great with all the grandchildren.
Sadly we let you gain your wings at home,and it was with such dignity and peaceful.We was all with you.
Until we meet again,i will cherish all our memories.
28/01/2013-28/03/25

Willow

Willow, you came into my life one day, you were happy & oh so smart!!

You were my constant companion, loyal & loving from the start.

You brought so much love & laughter, into my home,

With you sitting by my side I never felt alone.

Now you have left me,

It’s almost more than I can bear,

The house seems so empty,

Without you standing there.

You no longer greet me,

As I walk through the door.

You’re not there to make me laugh and smile anymore.

So for now, I need time to mourn, & my broken heart to mend.

Some I hear say, “it’s just a dog”,

I know I have lost my faithful friend.

You were the best companion,

So playful loving and true,

My heart will always wear the pawprints left behind by you.

XXX

Harley

Firstly thank you so much for being just amazing at helping us to send Harley off with dignity and so peacefully. 

He was such a big part of our lives for nearly 13 years and letting him go was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. But you helped us do that so beautifully with such care we couldn’t have asked for anything better. He is still so very missed but we are forever greatful to have had your help. 

Taboo

We adopted Taboo nearly 17 years ago when she was just 12 weeks old. She was the most loving cat who always greeted us at the door and followed us everywhere. Loving her was very easy. She was special. 

On the 23rd I made the most heart breaking decision. I reached out to Mark and on the 24th we said our goodbyes . Mark was not our vet but treated us as if he was. I can’t thank him enough for making it as peaceful as it could be. We was not rushed and he was very caring. 

Run free little one. 

Ruby

Ruby was just a beautiful and gentle soul, even though we only had her for 3 years she was a huge part of our lives. She helped to change minds and perceptions of her breed. She loved everyone and everything - apart from squirrels, she would warn us of the dangerous hedgehogs on her nightly hedgehog patrols in the garden, she sunbathed the most I’ve ever known a dog to sunbathe, the happy howls were something to behold. We miss her all the time and will miss her forever more. Sleep tight ruben mcdubens, I hope you’re getting all the snacky snacks! 

Murphy

Hi Mark,

We’ve prepared a few words in memory of Murphy, thanks again for everything you did for Murphy over the years.
“Murphy was a mild mannered, loving dog. Who enjoyed nothing more than going on long walks, chasing squirrels and laying by the fire. 

He will be deeply missed by all of his family whom he was a key part of for 15 years. 

We are all very grateful to Mark for his care and kindness shown to Murphy. Not just near the end but also in the past when he broke his leg. Marks home visits were invaluable for keeping Murphy calm and relaxed during this time.”

Bella

Bella came to live with us nearly 12 years ago when she was 2 or 3 years old. Coming from Three Counties Dog Rescue, we had limited information about Bella’s life prior to us knowing her. That never bothered us, and she very quickly became part of our family. As our first dog, she taught us so much and went through so many life experiences with us. With Bella we discovered all the walks around our village and beyond, and she gave us so much happiness and joy. On every holiday she came with us, and explored everything she could. Bella loved a castle ruin, and would climb and investigate absolutely everything. Always with a ball in her mouth, Bella loved to chase a well thrown ball. Somehow, they also seemed to end up under the tv cabinet, or the sideboard which a human then needed to find. Our home is empty without her, she was always by our sides and a constant companion. Without her our hearts are broken, but we are so grateful for all the wonderful memories.

We found out at the start of December that Bella had developed lung cancer. It was found by accident during investigations for suspected laryngeal paralysis. It was a shock, as Bella was acting like her usual self. Knowing the prognosis, we made the decision to contact Mark and the team. We knew that the hardest decision you have to make would need to be made at some point soon. We also knew that Bella would want to be at home with her family around her. Shelley explained everything to us, and helped us get everything in place. We had an amazing Christmas with Bella, she ate her own special lunch, and was still playing with her ball even the day before things changed. On the 28th December 2024 we knew that Bella needed us to make that decision. We contacted Mark, and he guided us through. We can’t thank you enough for everything you did on that day. Thanks to you, Bella could stay at home and her passing was incredibly peaceful, surrounded by her family. We will be forever grateful to you all, and the team at Lakeview Pet Crematorium.

Olly

We would like to say a massive thank you to Mark and the team for their support through this difficult time.  Our Olly was 14 ½ years old and had been in our family since we rescued him at 11 months old.  True little character and typical Border. 

 

Mark came to our home to enable us to say farewell in the comfort of the surroundings Olly knew.  Our little monkey who we miss terribly and has left pawprints on our hearts forever.  Sleep well our boy. Xxx

Bean

Bean.  8/8/08 - 4/11/24


I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Sarah who was amazing to Bean, myself and my daughter Cody at an incredibly sad and difficult time for us in November .

Bean turned up on our doorstep whilst we lived abroad 16 years ago and decided to stay .

We moved back 10 years ago with Bean and his 2  brothers both rescue dogs .Jake and Jack. Sadly we lost Jake 6 years ago .

Bean had a lovely life and had many adventures but he did think he was a dog and did all the things Jake and Jack did, he used to sit at the door to go out and come in. He was an amazing boy and we miss him terribly. You will never be forgotten.R.I.P. Bean

Julie ,Cody and Jack xxx

Oscar

We would like to say thank you. For us being able to say goodbye, in the comfort of our own home, with Oscar on his favourite blanket. He got to the very good age of 16, he was very much loved by everyone that met him, and we feel lost without him. He’s left us feeling empty, but with many good and funny memories of him, that will last forever. Forever in our Hearts Oscar xxx

Eddie

Thank you Mark for coming out on the day of my call despite my being an unregistered client.

I cannot believe what a beautiful euthanasia experience it was. Eddie was completely relaxed by my side whilst you did 'the deed'.  Everything was unhurried and it was  nice to meet you despite the sad situation.

Eddie was a lovely natured boy and there is a horrid void on the settee where he always laid by my side. He'll never be forgotten.

Lindy

To Mark,

Thank you ever so much for today, you were amazing despite the sad circumstances. 

I wasn’t sure how you wanted the photos for your memorial wall. I have a few photos here of Lindy over the years and a little statement to go with them.

‘Lindy had been with us for 12 years, initially serving as a gun dog for my grandad before we lost him and eventually she retired and became a companion for my nan. Although everyone says their dogs are the best but Lindy was and will always be the most well behaved and loving companion we could have had and today the world has lost another great soul. She will be sorely missed.’

Yours H