In Loving Memory

So hard to put into words when there are no words that could encapsulate the bond we shared. From the first nap we both shared when I opened my eyes and say you looking into mine as you lay on your back, I knew I found a best friend. We have been inseparable for thirteen years; as I always did my best to put you and your brother's needs first. What an amazing cat you were. The perfect boy. So thoughtful and gentle. You always curled up next to me or on me, when I slept you would lick my eyelids as if to see I was okay. We grew up together. I felt like a 27 year old kid when I got you. You were with me through everything, multiple relationships and heartbreak, new jobs, failures and successes. My constant companion. One look at you and you would roll over on your belly like an otter in complete contentment. If you were weary of someone, you would hide. I am so grateful you never hide from me. What an honor. I look at your favorite spots hoping you are there. But you are not. Only your your gentle fur and my memories. Your brother and I miss you tremendously. He looks for you, especially at night. The last few months of you being sick were hard for me and I know hardest for you most of all. You were so brave, sweetboy. I miss you sleeping on my pillow every night. I miss everything. Nothing is the same without you. I whispered in your ear during your final moments a thank you for your soft love and to come find me in Heaven. I hope you know how much I love you. I hope I see you again. You will always be my soulcat and best friend. I love you so much, Kamari.

Today, I said the hardest goodbye to my best friend. My sweet Buster Brown. You were such a good boy, and I quite literally cannot thank you enough for all the years you gave me to love you, play with you, and make the best memories with you. From being the greatest track dog, to taking countless golf cart rides, riding on the lawn mower with Dad while he cut the grass, and barking at the lift because you were convinced that one day you would finally catch an animal of some kind. Thank you for being the best dog a girl could ever ask for. I will forever thank Santa for bringing me such a sweet, good boy all those years ago. You will forever be remembered and never, ever forgotten. As much as my heart hurts, I find comfort in knowing that you are no longer uncomfortable, struggling, or sick. Being able to peacefully lay you to rest in the comfort of your own home is something I will forever be grateful for. You weren’t scared at the vet, and you didn’t have to see any of your “friends” the other dogs you had absolutely no desire to see. You were home, surrounded by the people who loved you most. You grew up with me. You moved with us to our new house, ran around the acreage, attempted to catch frogs, swam in the pond, and filled our home with so much life. It will never be the same without you, whether you were barking at the smallest creak in the house, barking every time a Life360 notification went off, or sitting patiently at my feet waiting for a bite of whatever we were having for dinner. If you could see me, you’d probably see me crying for days. Letting you go was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do, but loving you meant knowing it was time to let you rest. All dogs go to heaven, buddy, and I know I’ll see you again someday. Your collar is wrapped around my rearview mirror now, so a piece of you can ride with me wherever I go. I will love you forever, Buster Brown. Until I see you again, sweet boy. 🐾🤍

Leo was a very loyal dog to his family. He provided unconditional love to us. He was a great big brother to Cashew and his human sister, CJ.

You were the sweetest most loving dog ever and you will be missed more than words can ever express. We love you Cami! Thank you for the 10 wonderful years you gave us!

Meeko, I don't know how to say goodbye to you. You were with me for sixteen years. You were there through so much of my life—through college, work, my first house, moving to another state, and the hardest moments I ever went through. You saved my life more times than I can count. You were always there. I miss you already. I miss your meows, your purrs, your footsteps, your little Scooby-Doo runs, your belly, your weight in my lap, and the way you would perk up when I asked if you were ready to go to bed. I miss everything about you, even the things I once found annoying. I would give anything to hear you howl at me for breakfast again. I hope you knew how much I loved you. I hope you knew that I was always trying to take care of you. I hope you knew that you were my best friend. Thank you for staying with me for sixteen years. Thank you for being there when I needed you. Thank you for saving me. I am so sorry that I couldn't keep you forever. I love you, little man. You can rest now. I will carry you with me for the rest of my life. Love, Mom

My perfect baby, you’ll be missed beyond measure. The house is completely different without you here. I loved you for your whole life and I will continue to love you for the rest of my life.

Charlie was so much more than a pet—she was family, my best friend, and truly my soul dog. The bond we shared was unlike anything I have ever experienced, and her strength, bravery, and loving spirit became the inspiration behind the creation of EverBrave. She meant the world to me. We spent every day together, and I talked to her constantly. She was one of the greatest companions I could have ever asked for, always by my side through life's highs and lows. Her unconditional love, loyalty, and trust changed me as a person and made me better in ways I can never fully express. Charlie taught me about courage, resilience, and living in the moment. She trusted me to care for her throughout her life, and being her human was one of the greatest honors I will ever have. I did my best to give her the love, comfort, and happiness she deserved, and I hope she always knew just how deeply she was loved. Losing Charlie has left a void in my heart that words cannot adequately describe. While I am heartbroken by her passing, I am endlessly grateful for every moment we shared. Thank you, Charlie, for your love, your companionship, your trust, and the countless memories you gave me. Thank you for allowing me to be your human. You will always be a part of who I am, and your legacy will live on through EverBrave (shopeverbrave.com) and in the hearts of everyone who was lucky enough to know you. Forever loved. Forever missed. Forever brave.

Lacey Lou, you made life so much better. You brought so much joy and love into our home. You found me when I needed you most, and you stayed by my side through everything life through at us. I love you with every fiber of my being. And know that there will never be another dog like you. You will be greatly missed. Bubba and I will help each other through this, and hope you are smiling down at us. Love you forever and ever baby girl. It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later. Until we meet again, my sweet angel child, I love you.

In Loving Memory of Tucker There are dogs who leave paw prints on your floor, and then there are dogs who leave paw prints on your heart forever. Tucker came into our lives at just eight weeks old. We had no idea then that our little puppy would spend his entire life teaching us what real love, resilience, and joy truly looked like. At just five months old, Tucker was diagnosed with congenital neuropathy. Four years later, we learned he also had laryngeal paralysis. His body slowly took away things that most dogs take for granted. Running became a gallop. The gallop became a walk. He needed booties to give him the confidence to walk and eventually a full harness for extra support. Then the walk became a struggle, and with the incredible determination he had, that walk became an army crawl, until he eventually needed complete support just to stand and move. But while his body grew weaker, his spirit never did. Tucker never complained. He never felt sorry for himself. Every single day, he greeted the world with a wagging tail and the biggest smile. Unless he was asleep, that tail was always moving. He believed every person he met had come just to see him. Visitors weren’t strangers—they were new best friends waiting to give him attention, belly rubs, and kisses. He loved everyone without hesitation, and everyone loved him right back. He had the sweetest little grin, a face that could make anyone smile, and a heart bigger than words can describe. Christmas was one of his favorite times. He couldn’t wait to nose-dive into the presents, convinced every gift might somehow belong to him. As our family grew, Tucker became the gentlest companion our children could have ever known. He let babies crawl over him, toddlers hug him, and little hands examine him with their pretend vet kits, all with endless patience. Never once did he react with anger or fear. He simply loved them. He was, without question, the most patient soul we’ve ever known. We promised Tucker that we would always care for him, and we kept that promise. Every ear infection, every change in his body—we noticed. Every appointment, every treatment, and every difficult decision was made out of love. Toward the end, caring for him became physically more difficult, but we could never give up on him. It was a privilege to give back even a fraction of the love he had given us for nearly ten years. He was the center of our family. Every trip, every car ride, every hotel stay—we planned around his needs. He was always with us, never left behind. Even as his body failed him, Tucker never stopped being Tucker. He still wanted belly rubs. He still wanted kisses. He still wanted to greet every visitor. He still wanted to love. And he never stopped teaching us that happiness isn’t measured by what your body can do, but by the love you choose to give. If love alone could have healed him, he would have lived forever. The hardest gift we ever gave him was letting him go, because loving him meant choosing peace over our own heartbreak. We said goodbye not because we were ready, but because he deserved to rest after a lifetime of quietly carrying burdens no dog should have to bear. Today, we imagine him free. Running without pain. Breathing with ease. No more surprises with his body. No harness. No booties. No weakness. Just Tucker—the happiest boy in the world—galloping across heaven with that beautiful smile and a tail that never stops wagging. Thank you, sweet boy, for every kiss, every cuddle, every laugh, every Christmas morning, every lesson, and every moment. You were never “just a dog.” You were family. You were our heart. You were the best boy. And you will be loved for the rest of our lives. Until we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge… run free Tucker💙🌈

Ranger the Wonder of All Walkers