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On 3/9/2025 I lost my best friend.. my soul dog. I would like to share her story.. She deserves her story to be shared. Rio was rescued in 2019 at the humane society. I never knew what her life was like prior. She came with some scars on her back and a previously broken leg which showed me she probably had a rough life. I adopted Rio after losing a past dog. Rio brought the life back into me.

Rio was not just a dog. She was my best friend, my family. Rios personality lit up a whole room. She was mischievous and loved to break into the gates to attempt to steal anything she could find. She would go for garbage, food, any thing that was in her reach. She barked to beg for food, to greet you, and when she heard me pulling up outside she barked. She also barked when someone was at the door which let me know! 

Rio was a huge licker. She licked the floor, the couches, and anyone who would get close to her nonstop. She would just keep going and going. She had the cutest block spots on her tongue from being mixed with a sharpai.

She was my friend when I was depressed. When I lost everything, I had her. I always knew that I could tell her everything and talk to her about anything.. and I swear she listened. Rio was my shoulder to cry on. She rescued me just as much as I rescued her and I struggle with the thought of having to live in a world without her. It’s a gloomy world without my beautiful girl. 

Rio is survived by some other pups. She has a brother Hudson and Rambo as well as a sister, Reese. She is also survived by her kitty brother, Onyx. Rio enjoyed playing with Hudson and Reese (when she was in the mood for it). Rio was less into playing as she started to get older. Rambo was always on the couch sleeping with her and would give her kisses. Rio was typically one to bark at you to get away from her when she didn’t want bothered. She did this a lot with them! Her and Onyx did develop a sweet bond where they would both snuggle against each other and she would give him kisses. It was the cutest thing. 

Last year, Rio got to welcome my first baby, Greyson into our world. She was always so great around him. I never expected any less. I trusted Rio with my entire life. While I was pregnant, Rio was diagnosed with cushings disease and started medication for it. This helped her for some time and eventually symptoms became significantly worse. Rio put up a strong fight. A decision that no one ever wants to make was in my mind of what to do. I had that decision in my mind for months. I couldn’t make it.. until finally I did. I decided that it was the best for Rio to no longer be suffering. My final act of love to her was to let her go in peace. She deserved this. 

On Rios final day, we spent it together. I put her in the car and we went to Dunkin and she enjoyed a pup cup and a wake up wrap. After that, we rode to her grandmas house where she came out to the car and said her final goodbyes to her. She gave her kisses! Then we arrived home and she had a visitor come over ( her old best friend, Abbey ) and she brought her Wendy’s chicken nuggets! She then was accompanied in the rest of her day by her pap and I. Rio was shown nothing but love.  Her final food was a Reese’s peanut butter cup donut. 

Rio will be missed beyond any words that I can put into this writing. I wish that love would have been enough to save her. I know that she is free now and no longer in pain. It was her time to go to the lord.. she saved me and I saved her. I will forever think and dream of her. I will struggle with this loss until I take my last breath. I love you Rio 

I will continue to work in the field of animals and do what I can to save them in honor of YOU. 

Until we meet again, at the rainbow bridge. 

Rest in peace My sweet angel.

On January 17, 2025 DJ Turner aka Deej, Deejee Weejee, little baby doggy, #1 Stunna, gained his wings and crossed the rainbow bridge. He was met up there by his girlfriend Mya aka Meena Mya girl. She probably said oh no here he comes, but welcomed him with open paws. 

 To know Deej was to love him. He was one of a kind. He was the cutest most loving little yorkie you’d ever meet. He was a boss and full of personality with the appetite of a grown man. His best trick was getting you to give him whatever you were eating. He enjoyed all foods but his favorites were steak, chicken, burgers, salads and of course a whole 10pc chicken nuggets from McDonald’s. Oh and if he was eating chips you better not have forgot his dip.

 Deejee Weejee loved going anywhere we went, with his little head out the window. He loved spending summers by the pool sun bathing and chasing his doggy cousins around. He enjoyed chasing squirrels, going kayaking and hiking as well. In the winter he just loved to curl up in one of his donut beds or on the couch/bed behind some warm legs.

 Deej was loved so much and left an impression with anyone he met. He will be missed more than words could ever describe.

In loving memory of Mya Avery, meena mya myna girl. The bestest best friend a girl could ask for. The most obedient sweetest fur baby ever. Mya myna girl will be deeply and greatly missed by so many but NEVER EVER EVER forgotten.

On December 3rd, 2024, while surrounded by family, Buster went to be with his fur brother Diego and Nanny, to enjoy an endless supply of Van De Kamp’s fish sticks, long john donuts, french fries and biscuits.

    There will never be a happier dog than Buster. He had a tail wag for everyone, and every situation, even at the very end. At times I think he was more human than animal, you could catch him sitting in a chair at the kitchen table interacting with whichever human was sitting there at the time, or sitting staring at the oven as fish sticks or french fries would cook, preparing to beg for them when they were done. In his younger years, he loved to play with a huge ball that he would push around the yard with his nose, it was surely his favorite pastime.  But most of all, Buster loved to play and cuddle with his fur brothers Shorty, Cooper and Gus. Gus is just confused and heartbroken, as he tried to nurse Buster back to health with all his little might, wondering where his buddy went, as they all are wondering. Buster, you were one of a kind and will always be missed by us all.

Tomm Arrington returned home. His distinctive character set him apart. Notably, Tomm was the only surviving member of his litter. Having attained the age of twenty-three, he was cherished, and by Thor, our family dog, who had been permitted to reside with us thanks to Tomm’s kindness.

  On Friday September 20th Smokey unexpectedly in his mom. 

Smokey  is survived by his  Mom (Albany ) and Dad (Nickolas), older fur  brother  (Boots) Fur Sister, (Madea) and her big human siblings, (Ava & Bentley).  He was predeceased by his Fur sister (Lyla Rose) 

Despite the rocky beginning with his brother Boots, Smokey loved to chase his sister Madea around playing and hogging the food and water bowls. 

In the 2 short weeks of Smokey living with her furever family Smokey loved to cuddle, meow to get picked up to be put onto the bed at night. Smokey had the personality everyone loved! 

June 14th 2020 – February 19th 2024 

On Monday, February 19th, Lyla Rose peacefully passed away in the arms of her Father with her Mom next to them. She is survived by her Mom (Albany ) and Dad (Nickolas), older fur  brother  (Boots) and her  little human’s, (Ava & Bentley).  Lyla Rose was born June 14th, 2020. 

Lyla Rose Spent 4 years with her human siblings and parents making many memories with them. Lyla made our rental house one of a kind watching her protect the yard, the kids, chasing the mailman to sunbathing on top of her hut. Lyla Rose was just a few months short of meeting her human sister Harper Rose who happened to get her middle name in honor of our girl Lyla Rose. 

Lyla Rose loved to Play, go on walks, steal her human brothers chair and his swing. She loved cuddling up on the couch either on top of or under your blankets. Lyla Rose was a super hyper but loving dog when it came to being around my kids. Lyla made it very known that no one was welcomed into our home because her humans were there and she wanted to protect us. Even in the car she wouldn’t let anyone close to the car since her humans were in there. 

Despite the rocky beginning with her brother Boots. Lyla Rose and Boots became inseparable over the 4 years. Boots became less aggressive and started loving Lyla Rose as if boots never made Lyla Rose blind in her one eye. 

Lyla Rose made a huge impression on our hearts. Although Lyla Rose is gone Her family will never forget the time, love, memories, and protection they shared with Lyla Rose.

 Rest In Peace Lyla Rose. Forever loved and missed. Thank you for the best 4 years of our lives baby girl.

Dutchess 

January 25th, 2006 – October 15th, 2024

On Tuesday, October 15th, Dutchess peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home. She is survived by her human  parents (Kelci & Ray Slivensky), human brothers (Todd & Nickolas Gerard-Mathews), human sister in-laws (Christa Conway & Albany Gerard-Mathews), human nieces (Annabelle Gerard-Mathews, June Gerard-Mathews, Ava Deiley & Harper Gerard-Mathews), human nephew (Bentley Gerard-Mathews). Along with her Fur siblings (Angus, Marylin, Diablo, Bram, Prudence, Mazakeen, Jynx, Dàinn, Lilith, Freya and Merlin)

Dutchess Joined her mother & father in 2014 where she started her trucking journey with them. Dutchess traveled most of the country including Michigan, Colorado, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Iowa, Illinois, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota,  Oklahoma, Nebraska, Maryland, Massachusetts, Arkansas and landed back in Pennsylvania. 

Dutchess was the Mother to any animal or baby you brought into her home became HER baby. All of her fur siblings & human family just adored being around Dutchess. 

Dutchess had such an amazing loving personality. She would greet you at the door, sniff any baby you brought around her, played with all of her human nieces and nephews as she watched and help them grow into the kids they are today. Although she had an amazing and eventful life the best thing about Dutches was always her smile. Her smile was contagious if you looked at her you wouldn’t stop smiling because she was. 

Deeply loved by her family, sadly missed by everyone, May Dutchess live her best after life happy, playing with her fur siblings Alice Cooper, Elvira, Larry & Bjorn.

Mini, who had nicknames too innumerable to list, was a friend to three generations of family, and will be missed and forever loved and remembered by them all. When he wasn’t dutifully shadowing you, he was napping, or eagerly awaiting a treat. He loved all things meat, but steak most of all, with a minor predilection for fresh garbage. Mini was a quiet dog, but a fighter, and not one to hide his frustrations when it came to bath time. Not a lover of dog toys, he had a special fondness for a fuzzy spider toy meant for cats. Otherwise, he was content with belly rubs and play fighting.

Mini was the best friend one could ask for, and the world is a colder place in his absence. 

Possum will be deeply missed by all who loved him. He will forever be in our hearts. After 21 Years on Gods great earth he went across the Rainbow Bridge. My heart will always wear the pawprints he left behind.