In Loving Memory

Rocky was everything a first dog should be: loyal, protective, and loving. He was my world and he made me a better person.

Yesterday, Andy gained his angel wings. Four years with you was never going to be enough. You were so deeply loved, and losing you has left a space in our family that can never quite be filled. I hope wherever you are, there are endless bones, sunny spots to lay in, and no more sickness. Until we meet again, sweet Andy. You were the best boy. We love you forever.

Dobby was deeply loved, filled our life with joy, we miss her so much. Dobby is a free elf!

To my constant shadow, I miss you, every single day…

Born on March 14, 2012, Ashland was a beautiful Maltese-Yorkie mix with the sweetest face, the biggest heart, and a very big personality. To all of us, she was never a pet, she was family. No matter how long I’d been gone, she was always there to greet me when I came home. Her welcome was one of those little treats in life that I never took for granted. She made coming home feel so welcoming, and she always made me feel so loved and missed. She had a heart that loved me without conditions. Her love was pure, innocent, and unwavering. I hope she knew how much she meant to me. I hope I gave her the happiness, comfort, safety, and love she deserved. After Ashland was diagnosed with cancer, she fought a really good battle. Through everything she endured, she continued to give love and attention to us. She showed courage, gratitude, and a determination that will stay with me forever. She never stopped being Ashland—the sweet, loving, sometimes sassy little girl we knew and adored. On September 14, 2026, Ashland left this world, but she did not leave our hearts. Her little paw prints are forever in our lives. We will miss seeing her, hearing her, talking to her, spoiling her, and coming home to her. We will miss her little personality, her mischievous ways, her sweet face, and all the ordinary moments that became extraordinary simply because she was there. There will always be a place in our family that belongs only to Ashland. I will always cherish the years we had together. And although my heart hurts because I cannot keep her here forever, I choose to be thankful that she was here at all. Thank you for always waiting for me at the door. Thank you for making me laugh. Thank you for being my companion through so many days of my life. Thank you for showing me what unconditional love really looks like. Thank you for the snuggles, and the “noses”. Thank you for always keeping the neighborhood safe by barking at random neighbors that were just outside doing their daily exercise. Thank you for always being willing to listen to me sing and talk to you like a baby. Thank you for being the sweetest girl, and the best cranky old lady ever. I hope you knew that you were loved every single day. You deserved the very best life, and I hope with all my heart that I gave you a life filled with love, comfort, laughter, treats, cuddles, and happiness. I hope you knew how special you were. You were the cutest girl, the sweetest girl, and one of the greatest loves of my life. No more pain. No more cancer. Just warm sun rays, bubbles, butt scratches, belly rubs, soft blankets, endless treats, and all the happiness you deserve. Until we meet again, my sweet girl. You will always be loved, you will always be missed, and you will always be my Ashland. Forever loved. Forever remembered. Forever in our hearts.

I've heard Great Danes described as shooting stars. They burn so incredibly bright, filling our lives with immense love and joy, but they fade from the sky far too quickly. We love and miss you immensely, Samson.

My freshman year of college, Rhyder came to me, at first just to dog-sit for the weekend while a friend went on vacation. By the end of the weekend, however, Rhyder became my dog, and she has been my best friend ever since. In Buddhism, a bodhisattva is someone who has reached enlightenment and escaped the endless cycle of samsara. However, hearing the cries of suffering beings on earth, out of compassion, they choose to reincarnate to ease the pain of others. Rhyder was my little bodhisattva. I hope she has either attained moksha or found another suffering being to bring the same comfort she brought me. With love and gratitude, I will miss you.

Kevin Bacon, our pot bellied pig, we had since he was a month old, was truly loved and spoiled for 14 years. He was like one of the family. People don’t realize how intelligent, caring and loyal (and clean) pigs can be until you take care of one every day. Kevin loved his daily belly rubs, esp. from his Mom and loved his Cheerios. He had his own piggy language where we knew if he was happy or mad or tired, and was ready for bed(and he understood what we were telling him) He was potty trained, from a month old and had his own bedroom he loved to hide under his blankets and pillows 🐷❤️. We love Kevin aka Bubba

Troy, you were so deeply loved. For 14 years, you brought loyalty, laughter, comfort, and so many memories into the lives of the people who loved you. Saying goodbye to you also feels like saying goodbye to an era, you, Diamond, Lola, and Dexter were such a special part of our lives. I hope somehow you have found each other again. Run free, chase all the balls, bark at the squirrels, and know that you will always be loved and missed. ❤️

To my baby dog.. my Sully Boy. My lemon from the start, you kept me busy with all your needs but I wouldn’t change it for the world. I miss you and still hope to see you in my dreams. Sissy misses you and have fun with Morley! Love you to the moon baby boy. No more shots, pills, pain.. sweet boy. Rest.