This was the hardest decision for mommy to make alone without daddy, but I know it was the right one.You seemed so lost, confused, upset. You would walk in circles and pant. I'm not even sure you knew who I was anymore.

We got you from Corkey's Kennels in November 2014 at the age of 3. Nancy said you didn't like to be shown and you couldn't have babies, so Ed Brett, daddy's friend, went to pick you up in Virginia, and we met him at Applebees then brought you home. He said you were so good and quiet on the long ride. He thought they drugged you, but that was your personality. You were so sweet and laid back. You came into our crazy house of several dogs and cats at the time. You made good friends with Myron then we lost him then you were close with Noel and Fred. You and Fred would give each other spit baths and chew each others ears. I would brush you in the yard, and you would roll over and goof. You made funny sounds that were so cute, and you would howl when the rest of the gang did their howl thing.

Glaucoma took your sight and your eyes in 2017, but you adjusted so well. Your nose took you where you needed to go. Then you started to slowly lose your hearing as you got older. You battled constant UTIs then doggy dementia as well as arthritis. Towards the end you still ate but were a bit picky. I had to give your meds in liver worst. The vet thought you had an adrenal tumor. It was inconclusive on the ultrasound. You had so much going on and had been through a lot. Dr. Michelle came to the house that night and sent you peacefully to the Bridge. We were so afraid you were going to fight because towards the end you were not yourself, so I gave you lots of Gabapentin to make you sleepy, and it worked, and I thank God for that. You peacefully went to the Bridge where you fell asleep on the deck.

I hope you were happy in those 10 years and 4 months that you lived here. You were sweet and beautiful. Run free, sweet girl. Now you can see, hear, run without hurting and reunited with all your furry brothers, sisters, and daddy. Mommy loves you and I miss you. I will see you soon.

Love,

Mommy, Fred, Boomer, Grit-Grat, Mya, Sophie, Louie, and Holly Cat

3/16/26 - Dear sweet Z, one(1) year tonight I had to let you go. It was a warm wet day then as it is today. Please know that day and night was so hard on me. I think back that maybe I should have demanded Dr. Michelle to treat you for Cushing's Disease and the medication could have possibly helped you, but the tests were so inconclusive. This house just is not the same anymore and mommy has no motivation to do anything. I did so much work on the house and it was exhausting. Then Giggy's lump grew back and mommy had to send him to the bridge 10/17/25 and I hope you greeted him along with Holly cat on 12/30/25. It's so weird to not have a cat in the house. Mya is still lost without Giggy. Mommy is lots without daddy. It's just so sad. I'm just waiting for Jesus now. Hopefully he is coming soon and mommy will be reunited with all of you and daddy. Please come running to me with all your brothers and sisters. I'm sure your home is so beautiful and you can see again and so can Noel and Ollie.I miss every single one of you and you each have taken a piece of mommy's heart that I don't have much of one left. Run free sweet girl, and mommy will see all of you real soon. Mommy loves and misses every single one of you.

Love,

Mommy, Fred, Boomer, Mya, Sophie, and Louie