Scotch Pearson-Zander

Scotch “Scotchy Bonehead” Pearson-Zander crossed the rainbow bridge Friday, August 18th, 2023, peacefully at home in the arms of his mom & dad.

Scotch was adopted on August 20th, 2004 at 6 months of age from Winnebago County Animal Services in Rockford, Illinois, by his mom, Tia Pearson, where he later met & was also adopted by his loving dad, Chad Zander. Yes, you read that correctly, this handsome boy lived 19.5 incredible years! He was an only child up until 3 years ago when Scotch’s parents adopted his sister, Bella, a Cane Corso Mastiff, the two instantly became best friends, an unbreakable bond that rejuvenated Scotch’s youth.

Scotch’s favorite activities included fetching tennis balls with his dad, going for walks, chasing chipmunks, belly rubs & napping. He never met a person or animal he didn’t like. Scotch loved everything & everyone (except hard flooring, he HATED walking on LVP or tile flooring, so much that he walked backwards on it). Scotch loved visiting his MeeMaw & PawPaw’s house in the country where they spoiled him with treats, riding around in the side by side, visiting the lake house with countless acres of luscious thick grass to pee & roll all over. He also enjoyed fishing, cannon balls in the water, nature & ultimately living his best life.

More than anything, Scotch loved his mom. He was a true mama’s boy who always greeted her with kisses & cuddles. Through all the ups & downs, heartaches, joys & sadness, Scotch was always right by his mom’s side to celebrate her success & happiness as well as lick the tears off her face in times of sorrow. His unconditional love is a true testament of “Man’s best friend.”

Scotch lived one heck of a life. In his 19.5 years on Earth, he beat cancer not once, but TWICE! His energy & presence touched the lives of countless humans as he was well known & adored in many social circles, even those who knew him from afar on Facebook loved him. Scotch spent his last days traveling to his favorite spots, watching the sunset, soaking up all the beauty in nature & eating ice cream.

He’ll be forever missed & always remembered, a love that will never be replaced. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for extra treats & snuggles to your pets in Scotch’s honor.

Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services.

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