Testimonials

Gary Gosnell


This is a lovely service we had Patches in Our Lives for 19 Years and we are treating her with respect and dignity any Pet owner who truly Loves their Pet will use Gateway Services. As Our Pet is not just a Pet they are Part Of the Family Thank You Gateway For providing this Service to us and treating our Pet with the respect and dignity she deserved. Gary Gosnell Windsor Ontario

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MOORCROFT


We feel so fortunate to have found the services of Gateway as a fitting tribute to our beloved dog Bandit. Unable to have children, our pets fill that void and we give the best we can and they give so much back in return. Gateway was very professional and understanding through our difficult time and we are more than satisfied with their services. We cannot replace our Bandit, but Gateway has enabled us to bring him back home in a beautiful urn and helped us to bring closure to the loss of a loved one. Thank You Gateway for all you have done for us. Jim & Laurie




Sandy Jackson


Thank you so much for my beautiful pawprint and donating money to the Ontario Veterinary College on behalf of my beautiful Princess Zena, who will be FOREVER in my heart!

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Karen Scott


On February 24th we lost our boxer/lab, Jack, 12 years old and on March 6th, 10 days later, we lost our apricot poodle, Mindy. We are heartbroken and sad but happy to know they are now together. Both Jack and Mindy were cremated and their boxes will be with us forever, as well as all the happy memories. Sadly missed by all who loved them.




Kirk Briscoe


I have used Gateway for Gomer(2000) and then Mindy (2005)and most recently I lost my beloved Sinasha(2009) and 10 days later Pookie(2009). The staff at Gateway went out of their way to make very tragic events in my life a little easier to deal with and were very compassionate and dignified in their treatment not only of my friends but also of my wishes. A most heartfelt THANK YOU!!




MR&MRS GOODBODY


BRIGGS You brought alot to us over the last 10 years,you were your own dog.Weather it was wanting us to play with you with your toy or just stealing my seat on the couch.It broke our hearts when we lost you,we will never forget you. Thanks for the memories,LOVE YA BABE, MOMMY&DADDY XOXOXOX




Blake


Beagsley would be so proud to know he was being handled by such a professional company. We thank you on his behalf for being so informative and gentle with what we consider a family member and best friend, we loved and will miss him.




Catalina


We lost Domino who was only four nearly a week ago. We received his ashes back today. Seeing his paw print, for which I am so grateful, was a great way to remember all the love that little animal gave me and my family. Thank you so much you have truly made in some way this grieving process slightly easier




Rick Oliver


Thank you so much GATEWAY for your great service. My cat Oingo was in my life nearly 17 year`s I miss him so much, again thank you (goodbye Oingo)




Wendy Mansfield


I`ve used Gateway for 3 of my animals..Ozzy my crazy but great iguana July,2001..the love of my life and my bestfriend my cat Smokey in Sept,2008..and now I`m waiting for my precious and loving rabbit named Bunny to come home May31 2009..I thank Gateway for that amazing feeling I get knowing that my babys are home again it almost takes the pain away..and knowing that they were treated with respect no matter what animal they are...Thank-you




Laura Taverner


When I had to say a `too soon` goodbye to my beloved cat `Schat` two weeks ago it was overwhelming and devastating to me. I made a very last minute decision to have her cremated and my Veterinarian told me that they would take care of the arrangements for me so I had no idea of what to expect. How impressed I was today when I returned to my Vet to collect her cremains and opened a small box to see her little paw print preserved for me. Although it brought a fresh round of tears, my heart was so touched to know that you took the time to immortalize her for me. I can`t thank you enough for the wonderful service you provide at a time of distress in peoples` lives. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. (Farewell my little Schatje, ik hou van je. xoxo) Laura Taverner Port Perry, ON




MCSWEENEY


MICKEY YOU ARE DEARLY MISSED,YOU BECAME A PART OF OUR LIFE AND FAMILY ON OCT 29/99 AND LEFT US ON JUNE 13 2009...YOU ARE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS PAT,JUDY AND FAMILY...HUGS MICKEY!!!!!




Paulina Kabourek


I want to thank Gateway for the wonderful service they provide for our loving pets. I also want to thank Mark Hummel for his kindness and caring during visitation and cremation of my beloved cat Griffin. The service gave me the closure and peace of mind I needed to know that my pet was in good hands and in a better place now after his short lived illness. I could not have made a better choice than Gateway and had a better person than Mark to handle it. Thank you.




Kathy gartshore


I want to thank Gateway expecially Darleen & Dr.Campbell of OVC for taking care of my sweet little Ailsea who was my everything 5 weeks have passed and I miss her more and more everyday.The Urn & paw print is just beautiful,again thank you for taking care of my sweet baby wish she was here




Bambino Family


We lost Tori our Black Lab suddenly just this past July (2009) at the young age of eight years old. Tori was not just a dog, she was a forever friend and member of our family. It was always reassuring to have her in our yard watching while our young boys played. Tori’s ashes are now buried under a tree in our yard with a monumental stone honouring a wonderful soul – Thanks to Gateway she will always be with us watching over. Tori will be sadly missed by everyone who was lucky enough to have known her. Thank you Gateway for allowing us to bring our beloved Tori home. The paw print you included was a wonderful surprise and very much appreciated, and loved by all. God Bless, and Thank you. Joe, Michelle, Sammy & Johnny Bambino London, Ontario




The Pace-Tonna Family


Our dear cat Zoey sadly passed on Sept 20, 2009 and as heartbreaking as it has been, today picking up her ashes has provided closure in such a dignified way - a warm thank you Gateway for providing such a great service. We love you always Zo Zo.




Colleen


I would like to sincerely thank Mark and the entire staff at Gateway! We trusted Gateway with our beloved ♥Yukon♥ and they were very professional, caring and sympathetic. I truly have the peace of mind that they treated ♥Yukon♥ as their very own. Having the opportunity for a last viewing was priceless and comforting. From the bottom of my heart thank you so very much for making the entire experience a little easier.

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Doug and Sandy


Thank you Tina for being ; It was a short time since we adopted you from Karine; Sebastien really is missing you!French speaking dog learned Engish and you were truly bi ligual plus you spoke dog perfectly that even I understood @ 4.00am WHOF WHOF TINA- You are truly missed ! love!




Korena Stryde


I had April in my life for 10yrs. She was my sweet heart, my cuddler. I tried everything to rid her of her cancer, but there was nothing else we could do. I would like to thank Gateway, April`s paw print I will forever have with me. I`m glad to have her home. Love and miss you always April!




Joan E. Crosbie


On November 5th, 2009, I lost my dear companion of 12½ years. Mollie, my beloved Staffordshire Bull Terrier, was a loving friend and joyful soul and her passing has been very difficult for me. I did not know what to expect with her cremation, but I knew that I wanted her home with me. After picking up her remains last week, I cannot say how pleased I was- the tasteful presentation box, urn and pawprint were all things that I never expected. Thank you for treating us both with dignity and helping to make this difficult time a little easier for me. \\\"Love you forever, Molls!\\\"




Shannon


Cody willl miss u forever and always we were with us for 16 years CODY STEVENSON October 13 1993-November 23 2009




The Stevenson family


Codt you will be missed - CODY STEVENSON October 13 1993-November 23 2009




Judy & Tony Bullough


After 14 1/2 years we had to say a final goodbye to our beloved Patches on November 14/09. For some unknown reason Patches touched our hearts & others more than any other dog we had. Having your ashes & pawprint bring some sort of company. Thankyou Gateway for being there at one of the most difficult times in our lives. Tony & Judy

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Lorrie


I have never been so impressed with they way gateway has respected my beautiful Cat Rocky he was my baby cat since I raised him 3 1/2 years ago, unfortuntaly we lost his due to a sickness and gateway has provided that comfort with respect, dignity, and appreciation. Thank you so much to the people at Gateway.




Roseanne


I would like to thank each and everyone of you, who had participated in the cremation of my beloved buffy, this time of the year was her favorite, and because of you and your staff i have her back with her family , the urn is beautiful, merry christmas and God Bless, donation to follow.




Austin


The passing of my dog Austin came as a shock, although I knew in my heart this day would come I didn\\\'t know that it would be so soon. He was the best dog ever. He was so proud and so loyal and so loving and he knew that we loved him from the moment I rescued him as a puppy till his dying day. On that day I was told that he would be sent to Gateway and I had visions in my head of his lifeless body being disposed of and it was very unsettling. I went online and did a search and came across the wonderful website and I knew within seconds that this was the perfect place for our dog Austin to be cremated. He was returned to me only yesterday with a little note and in a beautiful box that was so lovingly packaged. I thank you for the care that went into this presentation and the care that you gave to my baby Austin. much love xo K.Dahlke and her boys

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Sandra Cleveland


Thank You so much Gateway for taking such good care of my baby boy Harley.My life has been so empty since my sweet angel went to heaven Dec5th/2009 after 13 years of Love and Devotion. He was the best dog in the whole wide world,he was perfect.Having him back home with me has given me such peace and has helped me to heal.The paw print and the comforting words brought tears to my eyes.Sweet dreams my angel you are forever in my heart.MOMMA LOVES YOU XOXOXOXO




Jamie Dupont


Thank you Gateway for your support in capturing the memory of our dog Coors by cremation. She was in our lives for 9 years and very much a part of the family. And now in our hearts thanks again for the memories.




Susan Warner


Thank you so much for such a wonderful job. The pawprint was a total surprise. I will cherish it always. I miss my boy so much. Its been a year and half since I lost Samantha too. I wish I would have done this for her as well. She is buried in my bush close by but I will have to leave her one day should I decide to move. My veterinarian highly recommended you and I\\\'m glad she did. Thank You.

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Hum Famiily


We would like to thank Gateway as well as the Doctors and staff of Hillcrest Animal Hospital for their kindness and care of our beloved little boy, Jody. You were able to give us closure and the peace of mind we needed to know that our boy was in such good hands and in in a better place after his short lived illness. Thanks to Gateway for allowing us to bring Jody home. We know that he will always be watching over us and he will remain forever in our hearts. See Memorials in the bridge




Kim and John Crusz


John and I would like to thank Willowdale Animal Hospital for taking care of our little girl prior to her passing and for also recommending Gateway Pet Memorial Services for their care of our little one during her passing. We would especially like to thank Mark Hillborn for his caring attitude in allowing me to take the time to say `goodbye` to our girl, for treating both myself and my little one with dignity and respect and for letting me participate in her cremation (this gave me some closure and reassurance when I was bringing my little girl home with me. My husband and I will never forget our little `Ladybug`. We think about her every day and remember the unconditional love she gave us. We`re lucky to have her urn with her ashes on our dresser and her paw mark, in clay, in a frame beside her urn. This also allows us to remember how fortunate we were to have her for the time we did.




Hilary Meggison and Doug Brennan


Our dear old dog Zoe passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2010.We were frantic to find a place that would treat her respectfully and bring her remains home safely to us.Our friend recommended Gateway. I cannot say enough good things about the respectful way Zoe\'s remains were treated, and the kind and sympathetic manner in which Glen looked after us.Thanks a million, Gateway! Rest in Peace, Little ZoZo, our dog angel..




Robin Kinsley


It has been almost 2 weeks ( Wednesday January 27th, 2010) since I have lost my beautiful cat Clyde. She was diagnosed with kidney failure and was in the final stages. She had been my \"Clydy Girl\" for almost 16 years and her sister Bonnie cries for her every night. I want to thank Dr. Campbell for being the wonderful and loving vet he has always been and for giving me the information for the option for cremation through Gateway. I really did not know to much about Gateway since Dr. Campbell had made these arrangements, but when I picked her up last Monday and I saw where she was cremated I had to go onto the website to see what they were all about. Although I was not with her @ Gateway, reading the other testimonials from those who have lost their beloved family and friends, my heart is comforted. I thank you for doing what you do and giving us all the options to forever remember and to move forward. We love you Clyde and miss you with all our hearts, we forever stare at your picture and kiss your urn every night. Mommy, Jason, Bip and Ethan. Also missing you, Bonnie and Sharkey. XOXO




Suzi sarigiannis


I would like to sincerely thank Gateway for their services. Had they not been available I am not sure what I would have done with my beloved \\\"One eyed Joe\\\".For you see it was in the winter that Joe passed,and your services made his return to me possible.Thank-you so very much.

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Rachel and Gord


We would like to thank Gateway and Dr. Helen Douglas of Valley Vet for their kindness and care of our beloved Mariah. This is our second dog that Gateway has cremated and we were very satisfied with both. The paw print I received with Mariah will be cheried forever. Mariah was my girl, she was with me all the time, being a diabetic, she seemed to know when my blood sugar would drop to low and would either wake me up, or stop me from going outside or doing things. She took care of me and I took care of her until her final journey home. Mariah, Rachel misses you a lot, you were my angel on earth and now you are one in heaven. Remember the last movie we watched together was All Dogs go to Heaven and I`m sure you are waiting for me at the gate. Love you always and like I told you when you were going to sleep for the last time, say hello to Shebah, Tiger, and Keyla. Missing you every day. Thank you Gateway because of you I can see my little girl everytime I sit at my computer. THANK YOU




Izabell Drimba


I would like to express my gratitude to Gateway, Mark and, in particular, Steven, for the gentle, compassionate and professional service we received when our beloved friend and family member of 14 years, Fancsi, was cremated at their Toronto site. Rest in peace dear Fancsi, you are in our thoughts every day, we will always remember you until we meet again! Izabell Drimba




John & Marlene


Thank you Gateway, for providing this service, and Huntington Animal Hospital, for their care of our beloved cats through the years. Bennie & Bonnie deserved the very best.




Brandon & Michelle Ingram


We had Conan out Lab cremated and we know have him in a special urn on a special shelf. It feels so good knowing that he is here with us, and not just buried. Not knocking the burial service, it just wasn`t for us. Bumble Bee our Yorkie just passed away and we are going to do something along the same lines. Having her cremated, a special urn used for her ashes and placing her on another shelf. It makes us feel like they are still with us. Ever closer. Thank you Gateway...




Michelle & Bob


Our cat Barney was the love of our life. He always wanted to be picked up, cuddled, kissed & eat treats with his sister, Dharma. When we set eyes on him at the SPCA, we just knew he was our baby. And boy were we right! He will always have a special place in our hearts & our love for him will never wain. Rest in peace ``Barney Boodle Dempsey`` and we will think of you everyday that passes. It`s only been 1 day but we miss you so much it hurts our hearts. Your sister Dharma says I love you & let`s get some treats !!! Love Mommy & Daddy Dempsey xoxoxoxo and your loving sister, ``Dharma Doodle Dempsey`` meow, meow xoxo




James Cullen


We received Harley`s ashes today and were so pleased with the cedar box. It is beautiful! Thank you for your great care and attention to our beloved chocolate lab, Harley.

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Cinderella\'s family


Cinderella, Having to say goodbye to our faithful and sweet miniature shnauzer Cinderella, was very painful. She was a part of our lives for 14 years and she got us all through many sad and difficult times, always with a nudge or a lick on the cheek. We have wonderful memories of her and take solice in knowing she is at peace.She was too loyal and caring of a friend to have her suffer any longer. When we picked up her remains up they were in a beautiful wooden box and the paw print was beautifully made. The heartfelt card brought tears to our eyes as well, but very comforting. Thank you for making such a difficult decision easier.She will be in our hearts forever.




Silian


I`m so happy to be able to visit the cremation process of CLWM, my dearest leopard gecko who was 16, and stayed with me for 8 years. Now he is resting peacefully inside his little beautiful urn, sitting beside my bed for the rest of my life. Thank you very much for everything!




MARIA LAM


THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE PAW PRINT OF MY COCKAPOO BONZO. I WILL CHERISH IT FOREVER. I THINK THE GATEWAY\\\'S ONLINE MEMORIAL PARK IS AN AWESOME IDEA YOUR COMPANY HAS PROVIDED, FOR THOSE OF US WHO HAVE LOST BELOVED PETS. IT HELPS TO MAKE THE GRIEVING PROCESS A LITTE EASIER. IT IS NICE TO VISIT THE PARK AND HAVE FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO THE SAME. THANKS A BUNCH FOR YOUR SERVICE. IT SHOWS YOU TRULY CARE.

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Ann and Ken Coleman


We lost out handsome gentle boy, Ace on May 28/10. His trademark from day 1 was his giant bear mittens. It`s been a devastating time for our entire family to say the least, but it`s reassuring to know our boy is in a better place now.We just received the clay pawprint and will treasure it forever.Many thanks to the staff at Gateway for treating our beloved Ace with the respect and dignity he so deserved!!Your in our hearts forever Ace, We love you and miss you terribly..xoxoxoxo

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I lost my best friend on June the 1st. My liitle Boston. Thank you for the loving way you returned her ashes and her paw prints. I have been put her prints on my bedroom wall next to a painting of my little princess.




Jacqueline Lake


What a wonderful site you have created. It\'s conforting to know where Simba is right now. I lost him on July 13, 2010 and the bridge that you have created on your website is such a wonderful idea. I will also look into some of your book recommendations. Thankyou for caring.... Jacqueline.

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Adrienne & John Nunn


Our best friend Katie was taken from us suddenly on August 4 2010. When the vet told us we could have her cremated I didn`t know what to expect, but then one week later we received her back. When we opened the box and found her paw print in with her cedar box the tears were endless, thankyou for taking such good care of her and bringing her back to us. Thank you again so much.




Laurie


Gateway Pet Memorials August 18, 2010 I need to convey my respect and appreciation to your staff and company, for the love and respect you showed toward my furry friend “TYSON”. She was leaving our world after a valiant fight. My kitty was able to pass in comfort and dignity, thanks to “Brooklin Veterinary Hospital” and “Gateway Pet Memorials”. Not only did you provide an amazing service to my kitty, but, you also provided comfort to me and my deceased daughter, Christine. You unknowingly helped me fulfill Christine’s last wish, “ To give her kittens (2) a good life, and bury them beside her”. Christine was convinced that she would greet “ALL” the animals that passed on, giving them a little scratch behind their ear, and providing them with a “cookie”, as she showed them to their new home, in heaven. I would highly recommend both “Brooklin Veterinary Hospital” and “Gateway Pet Memorials“, to assist in the final wishes of all animal lovers. Thank-you from the bottom of my/our hearts. Laurie Ouderkirk