Pink and white balloons drifted into the Waterhouse sky on Tuesday during a nine-night in memory of Friday, a beloved Shih-Poo who spent 17 years as part of the community.

Friday’s owner, Ashika Reid, who had her from about 2009, said she played a part in many family events, including funerals.

“Sometimes we would be going out for family outings and dinners with her. She was always with me,” said Reid. “The family is feeling her loss because she was a part of our family and we grew with her.”