February 28, 2008 - December 4, 2016

On May 1, 2008 we went to a local shelter looking for a new addition to our family.
There he was, this 12 week old scared, nervous, gorgeous, little golden retriever/pit bull mix puppy. Melani, our daughter, was with us and said can we PLEASE take this little guy home? We were told the puppy was returned to the shelter twice because he wasn't "active enough". That was not a concern for us. We said yes and so was the beginning of the life of Ozzie Weaver. That was the best choice we ever made. Ozzie became the love of our lives. He was such a good boy, never any trouble. He bonded instantly with our black lab, Ziggy, who was 4 at the time. Ozzie stuck to Ziggy like glue. Wherever Ziggy was Ozzie was, either playing, eating, sleeping or standing on Ziggy's back to see over the fence a little better. Ozzie lived the life of a king, as he well deserved. We referred to Ozzie as our special needs boy. He was always a little nervous and anxious. Deathly afraid of wind and thunderstorms, we gave him some Xanex, which was prescribed to him by the vet to calm him down. It didn't work too well but it helped a little. We knew how to care for him. He had such a sad look on his face but he was a happy boy. He loved squeaky balls and his purple fish. Going for walks with his dad in the park was always a treat. He loved his big fenced in yard and digging holes and eating dirt. He was a picky eater but loved his treats and nylabones. His favorite spot was lying on the back of the couch like a cat.

In June of this year we lost our beloved 11 year old Ziggy to cushing's disease. We were all devastated, especially Ozzie.
I truly believe that depression led to the diagnosis of hemangiosarcoma in November for Ozzie. We were in shock. He was only 8. The cancer spread so quickly. We expected to have him many many more years. We took great care of our boy but yesterday we had to make the extremely difficult decision to give him an early Christmas gift and end his pain. His poor little body just couldn't take the pain any longer. He enjoyed his treats until he took his last breath. We love him so much. Our home will never be the same. His 1 brother and 3 sisters cannot understand why Ozzie is not home anymore.

He was our sweet angel on earth and now he is our sweet angel in heaven.
We will see him very soon. I'm counting on that. Until then, take care "Pozzie" and remember how much you are loved.

Daddy, Mum, Melani, Randi, Erin, Roxie, Joe, Jazzy, Izzie and all the family.

"THE VERY BEST DOG OF ALL"

Loving and loyal,
A friend through and through,
How in the world can I
live life without you?

I've known you since you
Were just a scrappy pup,
Fighting to survive,
And you never gave up.

I watched you grow into a
beautiful canine friend.
Back in those days,
I could not imagine this end.

But now it's all over,
And you're truly gone.
Somehow I'll find a way
To try to carry on.

I'll keep your precious photo
hung up on my wall,
And I'll always remember you
As "the very best dog of all."

December 6, 2016
My sweet Pozzie. I miss you so much. This heartache is going to be around for a very long time. Everywhere I look I am reminded of you. You were such a huge part of our home. I'm glad you are with Ziggy and the whole gang though. They will take care of you until we are together again. You are my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

December 8, 2016
You are the first thought in the morning and the last thought at night. Not that I get much peace in between. I miss you soooooooooo much. You are my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

December 12 2016
Good morning Ozzie. Well, another sleepless night looking at your empty spot right by me on the bed. You will never know how much I miss you. You are my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

December 13, 2016
Well we brought you home last night. It's good to have you home but now it's so final. You will always be in my heart my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

December 25, 2016
Merry Christmas Pozzie! How are you? Well I hope. You were a very sick little boy. I know you are pain free now and running wild. Our holidays are not happy this year. Never in a million years did we think both you and Ziggy would be gone this year. We miss you sooooooooo much. Have a great day with Ziggy, Charly, Pud and Zoe. You are my sweet angels.
Love, Mum

January 1, 2017
Happy New Year my sweet Angel!!
Love, Mum

January 13, 2017
Hi Sweet Angel. Last night Daddy and I attended the Candlelight Memorial Service for you at Animal Friends. It was beautiful and very emotional. It was good to talk with others in the same situation as we are. You have no idea how much we love you and miss you. Our hearts are broken Poz. You will always be my sweet Angel.
Love, Mum

February 6, 2017
Hi Pozzie. I still cannot believe you are at the Rainbow Bridge. I knew I loved you, but I didn't realize how much until you left me. The cancer that took you away from me was just horrible. You were so sick and it wasn't fair. You didn't deserve that. I miss you more than you could ever know. You are my sweet special angel.
Love, Mum

February 14, 2017
Hi Angel. Even though it's Valentine's Day, I cannot seem to remove the Christmas song and the stocking from your memorial. I guess I'll know when the time is right. I miss you soooooooooooo much.
You are my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

February 28, 2017
Oh my sweet Pozzie. What can I say, other than I miss you more than you will ever know. You would have been 9 years old today. I thought you were going to be with us for a lot longer. Have a Happy Birthday and enjoy your day with Ziggy and the gang. You are and always will be my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

April 2, 2017
Hi Angel. Zay and I were looking through all the photo albums today. You had such a good life. I am so sorry it was cut so short. I had tears in my eyes and smiles on my face looking at your pics. I miss you so much. My heart still aches for you. I will never get over losing you. You are my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

April 16, 2017
Happy Easter my sweet Angel !! I am missing you sooooooooooooooo much.
Love, Mum

June 11, 2017
Hello my beautiful Pozzie. When it's time to visit and write to you here at the RB, I just want to die.
The tears start flowing and the sadness is still unbearable. I still hear you and see you around the house. I will NEVER get over losing you. You were my sweet angel and I love and miss you so much. See you soon.
Love, Mum

July 20,2017
Mumma loves you so much Poz! You are my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

August 28, 2017
Oh Poz, We think about you all the time. I will never get over losing you. Love and miss you. You are my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

September 30, 2017
O Ozzie. When I come to visit you here, I get a sick feeling. I never thought you would be here so soon.
We love you and miss you so very very much. You are my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

November 22, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving Poz. This has been a terrible year. I don't think I will ever get over losing you. I would just give anything to hug you again. You are my sweet angel. Miss you so much.
Love, Mum
You will always be my special angel.

December 4, 2017
It's one year today since you left us. The hardest day of my life, by far. We love and miss you so much.
I know I keep saying this, but, I will never get over losing you. We had a special bond and connection like no other. Take care my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

December 25, 2017
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Ozzie. We love you forever my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

February 28, 2018
Oh Poz. You would have been 10 today. You were only 8 when you left us to unexpectedly. I miss you so much. I will never get over losing you the way we did. Cancer is a very cruel thing.
You are my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

April 1, 2018
Happy Easter my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

April 25, 2018
Hi Oz. Love and miss you very much my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

August 7, 2018
Ozzie don't think I don't visit you all the time because I do. I just don't write all the time. I don't want to take up too much space. We miss you and love you. You are my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

September 8, 2018
Oh my sweet angel. You will never know how much I miss you. My heart is still broken and I don't think I will ever get over losing you. Wait for me Poz, I'll be there with you soon. You are my sweet special angel.
Love, Mum

November 21, 2028
Happy Thanksgiving Poz. We miss you. You are my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

December 4, 2018
Dear Ozzie. It's been 2 years since my whole world was shattered. I will never get over losing you. So many smiles and so many tears when we think about you. We love and miss you so much. You are my sweet angel and always will be.
Love, Mum

December 24, 2018
Merry Christmas Angel. 3rd Christmas without you and we miss you so very much. You are always with me Poz. You are my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

January 1, 2019
Happy New Year Ozzie. We love and miss you. You are my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

February 28 2019
Happy Birthday Oz. You would have been 11 today. The last 3 years have been pretty bad for me. I have been haunted by your passing and the fact that you were so sick. It happened so quickly and so severely.
You didn't deserve that cancer. But I know you are with Ziggy, Zoe, Pud and Charly and that should make you very happy. Mel says Happy Birthday and she loves you. I miss and love you so much.
Love, Mum

November 28, 2019
Happy Thanksgiving sweet angel. We miss you so much.
Love, Mum

December 4, 2019
It's hard to imagine that it's been 3 years since you went to the Bridge. We remember you everyday.
You were my special angel and always will be. I miss you so much Pozzie.
Love, Mum

December 25, 2019
Merry Christmas my Sweet Angel. We miss and love you very much.
Love, Mum

January 1, 2020
Happy New Year my sweet Angel.
Love, Mum

February 28, 2020
Happy birthday Pozzie!! You would have been 12 yrs. old today. Still a young boy. You were taken from us entirely too soon. I think about you every single day. We miss you. You are my special angel and I will see you soon.
Love, Mum

April 12, 2020
Happy Easter Ozzie, my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

November 26, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving Poz. You are my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

December 4, 2020
It was 4 years ago today that my heart was completely shattered. We miss you so much. I'm still not over losing you. You are my sweetest angel.
Love, Mum

December 25, 2020
Merry Christmas my sweet angel. We miss and love you very much. You are my sweet angel.
Love, Mum
(not over it yet)

January 1, 2021
Happy New Year Poz. Another holiday without you. Who says it gets easier?? We miss you so so much.
You are my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

February 28, 2021
Oh Poz, today would have been your 13th birthday. We expected you to still be with us and for many more years.
But life does not always work out the way you want it too. I'm still not quite over losing you. We miss and love you forever. You are my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

December 4, 2021
5 years ago today was one of the few most horrible times of my life. We miss you so much and love you even more.
You were and still are my special angel. Take care "Pozzie", and I will see you soon.
Love, Mum

December 24, 2021
Merry Christmas my beautiful Pozzie. We miss and love you very much. We think about you every day. You are my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

January 1, 2022
Happy New Year my sweet angel!
Love, Mum

February 28, 2022
Happy birthday my precious little boy. You would have been 14 today. I cannot wrap my head around the fact that you have been gone almost 6 years. Ziggy too. It seems like yesterday you two were running around outside and carefree. I hope you have a wonderful day with Charly, Daisy, Pud, Zoe and Ziggy. You are in very good company.
I miss you everyday. You are my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

December 4, 2022
Hi sweetheart. How's my boy? Great I hope. Today is the anniversary of your passing. It's had to believe it's been 6 years since you left us. You are with us everyday in every way. We miss your funny ways and your beautiful face. It won't be long until we join you all. I am looking forward to that reunion. You will always be my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

December 25, 2022
Merry Christmas my sweet angel. We love you!!!
Love, Mum

January 1, 2023
HAPPY NEW YEAR! We miss you so much my sweet angel.
Love,Mum

February 28, 2023
15 years ago today the greatest puppy ever was born. We miss you so much. Not a day goes by that we don't remember you. Hope you have a great day with your brothers and sisters. Will see you all soon! You are my sweet angle.
Love, Mum

April 9, 2023
Happy Easter my sweet angel! We miss and love you very much.
Love, Mum

April 25, 2023
Hi sweet angel. I want you to know, I'm sure you already do, know that Izzie has joined you. You and Izzie were great together and I know you loved her as we all do. Please show her the way around and love her like we all do.
We love and miss you very very much. You both are my sweet angels.
Love, Mum

August 27, 2023
Hi Angel. Today your little sister Bailee has joined you all at the Bridge. Love and take care of her as you did everyone. You are my sweet angel.
Love,
Mumma

December 4, 2023
Hi sweet Angel. It is so hard to believe it's been 7 years ago since you left us. I think about you everyday and miss you so much. You were the best dog anyone could have ever asked for. My mind just overflows with wonderful memories and now I can finally smile about them. I cannot wait to see you and the whole gang again. It won't be long until we are reunited. I love you so much. You are my sweet angel.
Love, Mum

Dec. 25, 2023
Merry Christmas Poz. I cannot believe it's been 7 years since you left us. Not a day goes by without thinking about you and missing and loving you very much. You were our special boy. Never will there be another Oz Poz.
We will be seeing you soon. Take care of yourself and remember you are my sweet angel.
Love,
Mumma

December 31, 2023
Happy New Year Oz. We love you very very much. You are my sweet angel who we miss more than anything.
Love,
Mum

February 28, 2024
Happy birthday Oz. Today would have been #16. You were taken away from us much too soon. You were the best boy we could have asked for. We miss you so much and love you. I'm so glad you got to meet Izzie & Bailee. They are both very special just like you. We will see you soon sweet angel. Take care of your brothers and sisters.
Love,
Mum

March 31, 2024
Happy Easter Ozzie. We miss you and love you.
Love,
Mum

April 15, 2024
Hi Angel. Another sad day. Your little brother and best friend Joe has joined you. You and Joe did everything together. He will be glad to see you. You are my sweet angels.
Love,
Mumma

April 24, 2024
Hi Poz, how are you? Feeling great I hope. You have no idea how much I still miss you. We remember you everyday and share the memories. You were my very special boy and I love you so very much. We will see you soon.
Love, Mum

November 28, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving Poz. What can I say except I have missed you more than you could ever know. You were my special boy and I'm looking forward to seeing you again.
Love,
Mum

December 4, 2024
Hi Angel. It is so hard to believe you have been gone 8 years. So much has happened since you left us. You were my very special little boy who I love and miss so much. You are with all of your brothers and sisters. After you, we lost Izzie, Bailee and Joe. I know you have welcomed them just as Charly, Pud, Zoe and Ziggy welcomed you. We will see you soon. That's what I live for. You are always my sweet angel.
Love,
Mum

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