jasper

After almost 10 years of a stable home, love, care, fun, respect and dignity.
Of making new friends - humans, dogs and even feline friends.
Cuddles, on his own terms.

Of running when he wanted, though it was more like a prance.
And curling up into a little sleddie donut.

Of taking short naps and long sleeps on his favourite spot on the couch.
The same spot where he left this world, to find his sister Portia and go adventure with his friends on the other side. 

Rest in peace and love sweet Jasper.

Jasper's beginnings are a bit hazy, as are many of the sleddies in this project. What is known is that the call was put out to find a foster for him in July 2015. He had been working in Whistler, but had bronchial issues that were likely brought on by the dust and hay at the sled dog operation in the summer. His name was Raima then and he was about 4 and originally from Montana.
He arrived into foster with Jillian in August of 2015 and in October 2015, the papers were signed and Raima's life as a beloved family member could begin.
Oh... and he got a new name, that fit him perfectly.

I will miss seeing Jasper's puppy prance and happy face as he zoomed around on walkies over the years, stopping in occasionally to get a treat. And I'm ever grateful to have been there at his end... where he left this world with his favourite human by his side, his auntie D, a special stuffy from a bestie and a belly full of chicken, cheezies and whip cream with rainbow sprinkles.

Thank you Victoria Humane Society and the team who got him into care. 
Thank you Jillian for providing Jasper with such a rich and beautiful life, and when the time came, a gentle, heartfelt farewell.


To see more of Jasper's adventures over the last decade, please type click on his name (on the list on the right).​