In Loving Memory

Missee was my first pup - and my soul dog. She was stubborn, whimsical, mischievous and goofy. I was so very lucky to share some of my most special moments with her. She will forever be my whirly-girlie.

Ryder, my soul dog. You have been by my side through every major milestone in my adult life. Thank you for 12 beautiful years filled with unconditional love, loyalty, and the happiest memories. I hope heaven is filled with long car rides, endless swimming, soft grass to roll in, toys to carry proudly, bones to chew, and all the treats your heart could ever desire. Run free, my sweet boy. I will look for you in every lifetime. 🪽🤍

**Benjamin** For 12 years, you were so much more than my dog. You were my constant companion, my shadow, my comfort, and one of the greatest loves of my life. You were by my side through every phase of my life, and you never missed a beat. Through the changes, the hard days, the ordinary days, and all the moments in between, you were there. You made a home feel like home. You gave me a reason to smile, a reason to get up, and a love that asked for nothing but to be near me. And you were, in so many ways, completely ridiculous. You loved playing fetch—but only with a Hartz squeaky ball that smelled like bacon. Nothing else would do. You were the worst nester of all time, and yet you approached nesting with the confidence of a dog who truly believed he was an expert. Watching you rearrange your favorite blankie into what was, objectively, a worse position was one of the funniest things in the world. You farted constantly. You snored. You groaned when I petted you, as if my affection was a tremendous inconvenience, even though you absolutely loved it. You loved butt scratches. You got the zoomies after you pooped. And you talked in a very high-pitched voice—which, okay, was technically *my* voice for you—but that is how I heard you in my heart. And you always had to be able to see me. If I got up to go to the kitchen for a drink, you needed to know where I was going. If I walked into another room, you were keeping tabs. You didn't necessarily need to follow me every time, but you absolutely needed visual confirmation that I had not disappeared from the face of the earth. You were stubborn, funny, complicated, loyal, and completely, perfectly *you*. You had your favorite blankie, your favorite ball, your favorite routines, and your own very strong opinions about pretty much everything. You were wonderfully weird, endlessly entertaining, and so deeply loved. I will miss you for all time my Benjamin Button. I wish I could have kept you forever. But I am so grateful that I got to love you for as long as I did. And when the time came, I made the hardest decision because I loved you more than I wanted to keep you. You deserved peace, and I hope you knew that every moment of your life was surrounded by love. Rest now, sweet boy. You don't have to be strong anymore. Your love never waivered and neither will mine. I will carry you with me for the rest of my life.

Patsy, our little beagle. You were the best dog-daughter we could’ve asked for. You were so friendly with everyone, strangers, friends, and family alike. You were incredibly smart and vocal, and your love of the outdoors, whether a sniff around the block, going on a hike, or gazing out the window of a car or at home, is unparalleled. We miss you following us around, watching us cook, howling at sirens, and cuddling together on the couch. We yearn for the softness of your fur, the wag of your tail, and the effervescent joy in your heart. Every walk through the neighborhood, revisiting your favorite spots, makes us think of you. We miss you beyond words. Life is not the same without you here. We love you, Mama and Dad.

To Our Sweet Brady, Brady, our hearts are shattered into a million little pieces because you are no longer here with us. The emptiness you have left behind is impossible to put into words. Although we can no longer hold you, hug you, or see your beautiful face, you will forever live in our hearts and in every cherished memory we shared with you. We hope you're running free now, chasing all the rabbits and groundhogs your heart desires. We know you'll stop every now and then to enjoy an endless supply of your favorite treats of bananas, carrots, and plenty of whipped cream. We can just picture that happy butt wagging and those bright eyes filled with joy. Thank you for your unconditional love, your loyalty, your gentle spirit, and for making our family complete. You brought us comfort on difficult days, laughter through your goofy personality, and a love that words could never fully describe. Until the day we meet again, run free, sweet boy. You will always be our Brady, our faithful companion, and one of God's greatest gifts to our family. We love you forever and will miss you every single day.

I hope I can edit this in the future because my heart is too broken right now.

He has always found a thing about the water hose. He despised the water hose and would just never let us water anything while he was out there. He’s destroyed like 4 hoses. He would be let outside to go potty but would go straight to where the hose is stored. He’d stand there and bark at us and at the hose even if I wasn’t using it. Such a character. Now when we go outside it’s just too quiet and empty where he use to be by the hose. He’ll have infinite hoses in Heaven.

King was my soul dog and my shadow. He will forever be in my thoughts and memory. Love forever and always.

Sammy really is the sweetest girl. We'll miss her so much.

Shelby Ann was a little dog with a big personality. While this is a common trait you'll hear from Yorkies, there is no dog like her. While her 4-lb frame may have struck fear into the largest of dogs, she had such tender ways of showing us she loved us. While I have lived with multiple dogs throughout my life, Shelby will always be the one who has my whole heart and will always be the 'favorite' in our home. Although her passing has left such an ache in our hearts, we are incredibly grateful that we had the honor of knowing her and caring for her until the end. We love you, Shelby!