In Loving Memory

Lexi taught me many things about life. Amongst countless lessons, she taught me to be present, treasure the little things, and to not take myself so seriously. She was another valuable example in my life of unconditional love. She also taught me how to be a good dad. I raised her, but somehow, she also raised me. Lexi was many beautiful things. She was patient, sweet, silly, hilarious, generous, loyal, dutiful, resilient, confident, peaceful, energetic, athletic, intelligent, and incredibly loving. She was with me for almost 15 years. In many ways, she saved me. Our relationship changes now that you’re gone but you will always be with me. I will never forget you. I love you, Lexi. Always and forever.

It is so empty without you at home and in my heart. You were my best friend for over 16 years. I know you’re more comfortable now. You can chase squirrels and jump fences again and you’re no longer in pain. We love and miss you so much, Ovie.

Tonkies was the sweetest, loving pittie and my best friend. I will miss you everyday until we are together again.

Roxy girl, It’s been a week now, and this grief is one I’ve been so lucky not to experience yet in life. But here we are, after saying goodbye in the peace of your own home, with no stress and nothing but love and comfort. Fifteen years of you being a constant in my life. Fifteen years of being there for the highest highs and the lowest lows with everything in between. Seeing me through middle school drama, high school relationships, moving into my first apartment with me, endless hiking adventures, car rides everywhere and always being the first to know about anything In my mind. You sat with me through tears, countless laughs, stress, and celebrations big and small. You were there and watched me fall in love, meeting your dad and easily becoming his favorite dog. You won his heart over and over again, becoming his dog as much as my own. You completed our family first and watched it grow. You were there to see the start of us. You laid with me as I became a mom, resting your head on my belly as I promised you that you were my first baby, always. And you loved our baby like your own, gracing her with the patience of a saint and the nurturing I always knew you’d give a child because I was your fist child you took care of like that. As I watch Addy girl grieve you and process you not being here, it tears me apart. But how lucky she was to know a love like yours, so patient and kind. You taught her the love of her first animal and the responsibility and care that comes with that. I don’t think she quite understands although in quiet moments, she sings the song “remember me” from Coco, and I think in her own way, she knows. She wakes up in the morning and greets you and I remind her. She wishes and hopes you’ll come home and I get it. Quietly, I hope so too. You’ve been here for everything. Always waiting for us with a wagging tail and squinting eyes full of excitement to see your people come through the door. Every. Single. Time. The silence in the house is deafening. No pitterpats on the floor, no taps of your nails on the hardwood, no intense smelling wondering where we were because you legs became too tired to join us on all our rides. There no trucker snores from the couch. Just little reminders of you everywhere I look of all of the places you existed in our life. My heart is aching at every corner, waiting for you to reappear and for the nightmare of a life without you to be over. Maybe it’s a way of processing my grief, but I find myself wanting to call out for you, the same way Stihly boy seems to know you’ve passed but still searches for you from time to time. My heart breaks a little each time a piece of food drops & I don’t immediately hear you venture over to investigate. I check for you constantly in all the spots you should be, feeling pieces of my heart shatter off when I realize that you’re not here and you aren’t coming back. Your dad and I find ourselves laughing in one moment and sobbing the next because the flood of emotions becomes too much to bear when we realize memories are all we have now. The energy in our home has shifted and everything feels like an adjustment. Nothing feels the same. Maybe that seems dramatic to some, but either you know this feeling and understand or you’ve been spared, thus far, from finding out just how badly it hurts to say goodbye after the love of a loyal and loving dog. Blake and I look at each other, unsure if this is a pain we could ever endure again because it hurts that badly. But the truth is, I would endure a lifetime of missing you for the privilege of loving you for all of yours. One day when the time is right I know you’ll pick our next adventure. Until then we will live in the memories of yours and remind ourselves how lucky we were to have the time we did with you when so many times your life could have been shortened by chance. A part of my soul left with you in those last breaths. I’ll look for you in all the beams of sunlight, where you’d choose to lay in every life and know that you lived a life full of adventure and that’s all I could have asked for in your old age. Rest easy, my sweet girl. We love you forever Pittle bits 🤍

Meadow was the light of my life and was with me through many different versions of myself. She was there for the hard days, the good days and the boring days. She got me through a lot of things in life and I wish she was able to be with me forever, but I’m grateful for the time we shared and I will miss her forever.

Losing Daisy was devastating for our family. She was a beloved, cherished member of our family for almost 17 beautiful years. Best dog ever. We love you so much Daisy and we will never forget you.🌼💞

Junior was a very special boy-so handsome, and he had the prettiest eyes. He brought us so much joy with his silly, loving personality. He loved fake fighting with his sister Lulu, he loved all treats, he loved to steal any item of clothing and run off with it as a game. He was so excited to see his brothers when they came home. We wish we had more time with him but we know he is making everyone smile in heaven and running free again. Until we see him again, he will be in our hearts forever. 💞

My big horse, you left a paw print on my heart and I enjoyed having you as my best friend for 12 years.

She was our protector, always observing, always on call.

Beloved Best Friend