Joey Leslie Honouring Pets

09/18/2026

Oh I miss my girl! We went on our annual mountain vacation, she was the reason we started it. I miss her so much. I took her bracelet that has her ashes in it and I had her locket.
I picked a flower, put kisses and wishes and sent it down the river for her.
I felt like I left her behind.
Miss you my girl!

08/28/2026

Today is rainbow bridge rememberance day August 28.
Today I honour the coffee crew, Moka, Java, Bean & my angel Charlotte

07/11/2026

It's been 6 months since we said goodbye to Charlotte. When I watch these videos, I feel so blessed that she was in my life but so sad at the same time. While she was with me we didn't spend 1 night apart. 3.5 years....wasn't long enough. I feel so ripped off, because Charlotte & I weren't done, our story ended much sooner than it should have. I bring you with me, almost like I did when you were here.
Love you my Char & miss you every minute of every day! 💔🌈🐾

06/09/2026

World Pet Memorial Day 🕯️

Grieving the loss of a pet is a powerful and valid experience. I my eyes pets are family, and when they’re gone, their absence can feel crippling.

If you have lost a beloved animal companion, please share their name, a picture, a story, a nickname, anything you want about them. I love to hear it.

Today, I honour and remember the pets who’ve crossed the Rainbow Bridge, and the love they left behind.

To all my babies over the bridge: I love you and I miss you dearly. Charlotte, Bean, Moka & Java. 🌈🐾❤️💔

06/08/2026

Jack and Daddy and I miss you Char Char.
I felt you with us.

06/07/2026

My dearest Charlotte,
We had our first road trip to Jasper without you. It was so emotional. We went to places that were imprinted with you and we went places we hadn't been before. I had your ashes in the bracelet and your picture in a locket.
I felt sad and happy and grateful all at the same. I know you would have loved it all my girl. I also know you were with us the whole time. Thank you for all you gave us, me, in your short time with me. You are so missed by me, by Keith, and by Jack. We love you.

05/26/2026

Every single life time Charlotte, Bean, Moka, and Java. I will keep you all with me until then. 🌈🐾❤️

In every single one 🌈

05/26/2026

Last night I was hurting. I missed Charlotte so much. I watched videos to remind me of her spirit and her light. In the mix was a funny video of Bean. I am so grateful to have these videos and pictures of my loves.
Grief isn't something to fix. It's something to move with, make space for, and gradually integrate. These are tools that can help, but they land only when a person feels safe enough to be seen, heard, and supported in their experience.
There is no "right way" through grief- only what meets you where you are, in that moment.

05/19/2026

As we move into summer:
The days are longer and the quiet evenings have a way of bringing memories forward.
I find myself thinking of Bean & Charlotte, 2 very different souls who shaped me in lasting ways. One who was my heart dog for 12.5 years, and one who came into my life when healing felt impossible.
Grief changes with time. It softens, it surprises, and sometimes it shows up in the smallest moments.
But so does love.
As the seasons shift, I'm holding space for both missing them deeply and feeling grateful for their bonds.
If you are carrying the memory of a beloved animal, you are not alone. 💜🐾🌈💐

04/14/2026

I was listening to something recently that offered a quiet but powerful reminder. Animals are deeply attuned to the human nervous system. Our beloved animal companions often sense subtle shifts in us such as stress, dysregulaton, grief, sometimes even before we consciously recognize it ourselves.
Looking back, I see how deeply Charlotte was connected to me in that way. She noticed the delicate changes. She stayed close. She responded with presence, softness, and steadiness without words, without judgment.
It's one of the many reasons their loss can feel so profound. These sentient beings aren't "just pets". They are regulators, witnesses, and companions to our inner worlds. They help hold us together in ways we often fully understand after they're gone.
Just over 3 months without Charlotte. I'm still learning how much she gave and how much her wisdom lives on in how I move through the world and hold space for others.
If you've loved an animal deeply, you probably know exactly what I mean. You are not alone in your grief.