Remembering
2012 – 2026
Professional sock thief. Lake swimmer. Best friend.
2025 · Lake Muskoka · Family
He couldn't swim far anymore so Dad carried him out and just held him in the water. He closed his eyes and looked so happy. We all pretended not to cry.
Added by Anna Smith
+12013 · Lake Muskoka · Travel & places
He'd never seen water bigger than a bathtub. He walked in up to his chest, looked back at us, and then just… went. Swam straight out toward a loon like he had an appointment. We spent the rest of the summer trying to get him *out* of the lake.
Added by Paul Smith
June 2012 · Beginnings
We drove two hours to the farm and he was the one who wouldn't stop following us around the yard. On the way home he threw up in the laundry basket and then looked at us like *we'd* done it. We were in love.
Added by Paul Smith
The record
The record
Came home in a laundry basket
2012 · Woodbridge, Ontario
The house on Napa Valley Avenue
2012 – 2026
Best friends with Biscuit next door
2014 – 2026
A beagle with opinions
Learned to swim
2013 · Lake Muskoka
The record
Priya Sharma
Kept the toast crusts ·
In a few words
Left for them
“He stole one of my socks in 2016. He can keep it.”
— Dave Kowalski
“The best boy on the street. The porch is quiet now, Charlie.”
— Priya Sharma
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