In Loving Memory

My sweet Kymber Marie, You greeted every return with a sprint for scratches, then bolted for the swamp—your kingdom, your joy. I’d follow the trail of your triumph: muck on paws, amber eyes blazing confidence and love, as if you’d cracked the code to living and insisted I keep up. You ruled the road with precision. A sharp bark for every passerby, a soft chomp of teeth for the ones you loved— your private knock on the heart. Love was your law; noise, your gavel. Evenings, you claimed the dog bed by the hearth, sprawled like the room was yours alone. Dydda’s sofa kept the dent of your nights. Milkbones made you dance—eyes fireworks, tail a metronome of pure want. We walked the beach, just us. No stick, no toy—just you in the water, ears perked, heart wide open. I took the photos; you took the lead. Every splash was a declaration. Sixteen years slipped through like sand, yet held every sunrise. On your last day, we lay on that dog bed by the hearth. I held you close, felt your breath slow, watched the amber fade to peace as Rebecca sent you across the rainbow bridge. The swamp is quieter. The hearth cold. Dydda’s house still carries your shape. Rufus pads the halls you once owned, pausing where your shadow should fall, ears half-cocked for the chomp that won’t come. I still slow at the curve, half-expecting your blur. Keep the best spot by the water, my fierce girl. I’ll know you by the splash, the chomp, the confident love in your gaze. All my love, forever, Kelsey

Ty, my love, I loved you completely and you loved me the same. I’ll never be able to express how lucky and thankful I am to have your love and to have spent these 16 years with you. Thank you for everything baby boy. I promise to love you forever. I’ll see you again one day. Until then, be safe, be happy, be strong, be free in heaven with Papa and Paris.

Our sweet Buddy, we miss you so much. Chewy and Zippy do not understand why you are not here. I wish you could have stayed with us longer because our home is not the same without you. We would never have been ready to say goodbye, but we could not bear to see you suffering. Our hearts will always have a hole with you gone, but we will love and miss you forever in our memories.

Only after saying goodbye do I realize how much more I loved you. You were my constant, my sweet precious boy. My sunshine.

We knew from the second we picked you out of the litter of 9 pups, you were special. Thank you, Lennon, for 14 years of unconditional love.

I love and miss you so much Bruschi. The impact you had on my life cannot be measured. I had 13 (almost 14) wonderful years with you and they were some of the best times of my life. The house feels much emptier now. You were/are incredibly loved and missed by all, especially Kenny and Boomer who also notice your absence. I will share all my photos and videos with the kids when they are older and remind them what a positive effect you had on them during their very early years. You truly were my best friend and I will cherish your memory forever. Until we meet again, I love you buddy.

Spartacus was a great dog that made his way to our home from Kentucky through our local SPCA. We were able to provide him a good 11.5 years of life and love after what was a rough first 2 or 3 years before he was rescued. The Great Pyrenees mix in him kicked in once our children were born and he believed it was his duty to protect them from the imminent threats of joggers, bicycle riders, and the UPS man. He was named Spartacus by his rescuers and we thought that it was fitting to keep it based upon the parallels of his life with the slave-gladiator of Roman history. He wore his cauliflower ears earned in struggle with strength and honor. We will love you and miss you forever.

Missing Kiddo, the “monster purrer”, great brother (from other mothers) to Ozzie, lover of Chloe (Golden Retriever), feisty, curious, brave cat. We tried our best to keep you as long as we could and we will miss you, very much.

Reef, you were golden inside and out. You made our world go around! 6 years was nowhere near enough time with you, but is there ever really enough time? Cancer is a cruel, ruthless monster and we would have taken it away from you if we could! If love could save you, you would have lived forever. We already miss you sitting in our laps, giving us kisses, taking you for walks at the park, “fishing” at the beach, and so much more. We just miss you, sweet boy. You will forever be in our hearts 🐾❤️

Roscoe was the best boy and we miss him everyday!!