PAWS
Portrait of Bella

In loving celebration

Bella

2014 - 2026

Forever loved.
Forever part of our family.

A life that changed ours

Bella brought a calm joy into every room and a quiet certainty that none of us ever had to be alone. The years we shared were filled with ordinary rituals that now feel extraordinary: morning greetings, patient walks, and a familiar place beside us.

Favorite memories

Moments held close

The Day You Chose Us

Jun 21, 2014

The Day You Chose Us

You padded straight past every toy in the room, curled up on Emma's shoes, and made the decision for all of us.

Your First Lake Weekend

Jul 16, 2016

Your First Lake Weekend

You discovered swimming, refused to leave the dock, and slept the whole ride home with your head in Dad's lap.

The Long Way Up

Oct 5, 2019

The Long Way Up

A winding trail, muddy paws, and the proudest smile at the overlook. You waited for every one of us.

The Snow Day

Feb 13, 2021

The Snow Day

School was canceled and you spent the morning catching snowballs, then claimed every blanket in the house.

Windows Down, Ears Up

Aug 28, 2023

Windows Down, Ears Up

Three days along the coast, every window cracked just enough, and a new beach at the end of each road.

A Perfectly Ordinary Sunday

Sep 14, 2025

A Perfectly Ordinary Sunday

Sunlight on the rug, coffee nearby, and you asleep against our feet. The quiet days became the precious ones.

Memory wall

Family memory from Jun 21, 2014
Family memory from Jul 16, 2016
Family memory from Oct 5, 2019
Family memory from Feb 13, 2021
Family memory from Aug 28, 2023
Family memory from Sep 14, 2025

From the family

Words for Bella

Thank you for growing up beside me. You made every homecoming feel like the best moment of your life.

Emma

I miss your happy tail at the kitchen door and the way you always knew when someone needed company.

Dad

Gentle, patient, and always nearby. You were the warm heart in the middle of every family gathering.

Nana

Some companions never really leave us.
They remain in every memory,
every story, and every smile.

A home for Bella's stories, made with by PAWS.