Monthly Archives: April 2019

My heart hurts so deeply. Last night – October 31, 2016 – at 11:55 p.m. my sweet buddy’s soul was released as his heart beat for the last time. He was in my arms surrounded by our endless love. Toby happened into my life 7 years ago and we loved each other fiercely from that first moment until his last faithful breath. I will love him and miss him forever. Toby suffered from a collapsed trachea and over the past few days, he was really struggling to breath. I know first-hand how that feels and we knew that the day was upon us that we would have to make the very hard decision to let him go. However, my loyal companion gave me the gift in the end by taking that journey without our interference. When it comes to fur-babies, he was one of the best. His spirit was unique and he will never be forgotten. In his short life, he lived big and brought me tremendous joy and wonderful memories. I know that he will be waiting for me – along with all of my previously departed fur-babies – when it’s my turn to take that journey. May you rest easy my sweet little boy. We love you, Toby…Always.

Sent our boy to be with his brothers and sisters in doggie heaven

Sunday March 24th 2019, my dearest Great Dane Rudy left this earth. The day before his 4th birthday was the worst thing I have experienced, but before this day, Rudy lived a happy life with me. His favorite place was on the couch or next to me. Many nights he spent just going from couch to my bedside and back. He hated fireworks and thunderstorms. When those would start he would jump on our bed. Although he couldn’t speak I believe he felt like he needed to protect me. We enjoyed walks in the park and our neighborhood. He had to have his daily lap time, and nightly bone. Like many Great Danes he enjoyed being lazy, but he sure was playful with his fellow dogs. My husband says he raised our two corgis which is completely true! He is the definition of gentle giant. The beginning of Rudy’s story was rough! Being the runt of his little the mother pushed him away, and when I found him he was very close to death, but with a lot of love and bottle feeding my Rudy came to life, full of energy and love to give. He would have never hurt a fly, literally. If a fly landed on him he wouldn’t move a muscle to hurt it. He just let them do their thing and let them move on. Rudy might be gone from this earth physically, but he will forever reside in my heart. I will meet you at the Rainbow Bridge baby boy, and we will be together once again!

I was 5 when someone was trying to get rid of my soon to be baby. With my parents being divorced I was with my dad for the summers so I asked him to get this cute little chihuahua and he turned down the dog right away proceeding with the typical, “ Ask your Mom.” Little did I know I would have to beg my mom ALL summer to get this dog who was “cute,barks, and just loves me” and she was sold and allowed me to bring in my puppy from Cali to Texas! With great excitement I returned home with my baby and awaiting her was my other puppy Happy. We were all attached at the hip. Years go by and Happy sadly passes away, so it’s me and Cookie against the world, everyday we would wake up next to each other and fell asleep cuddled up together every night. Cookie was a spoiled brat, anywhere I’d go she goes. The most loving puppy ever to say the least, she loved babies all the way to jumping into strangers arms to say hello. Cookie gave my family the best twelve years of our lives. She sadly left us March 30th 2019 and returned to heaven with her sister Happy. I know my babies are running around together. To my sweet girl Cookie, I miss you so much but I know you’re better, I hope you know how much you were truly loved by everyone.