Archives: Memorials

Our loving Trixie came home in Daddy’s pocket on December 24, 2006 in the middle of a snowstorm as a Christmas present for Jeffrey.  Daddy named her after Trixie on speed racer.  Little did Trixie know how important she was going to become to those two guys.  Jeffrey would put T-shirts on her and cuddle her as his buddy.  Daddy and Trixie formed a bond like no one could imagine.  Almost like they were lucky to find each other and needed each other.  Daddy took care of Trixie as much as Trixie took care of him.  Two companions who did everything together and were inseparable.  Daddy and Trixie give a new meaning to “Man’s Best Friend”.   As one stated “The one absolute, unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world – the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous is his dog”…that is the same heartbeat that was felt between Daddy and Trixie.  Then one day Trixie welcomed Mommy and Zac into her life with open paws.  She had so much love to give.  She became Mommy’s baby too and took care of her just as she did daddy too.  Zac would love on her and get her all jazzed up calling “chicken nugget” she loved it.  When we would leave for work, she would force her way into brother Jeffrey’s room to snuggle the rest of the morning.  When we went on trips, she would love to go for sleep overs at Grandma Karen’s and Grandpap Randy’s, where she had her favorite chair and get lots of treats.  It wasn’t long until she welcomed her fury sister Eve into our world and had a little buddy to play tug a war with have someone to lick her and clean her face.  Trixie loved everyone she met and was the gentle giant whose heart was bigger than her.  Recently, she reluctantly welcomed a fury brother Neo into our home who took to her more than she to him.  But Neo looked after Trixie and always made sure to get her up for a feeding or to go outside and always wanted to protect both his dogs from the big dog barking behind the big fence next door.  Trixie touched many lives with her loving soul.  There never will be a more faithful fury companion than she was to Daddy! She will forever be Daddy and Mommy’s baby!  Trixie you have loved us, watched over us, protected us and were our faithful fury family member.  We will miss you with all our hearts!  Love, Daddy, Mommy, Jeffrey, Zac, Eve-Bean and Bubbas-Neo too!

For 11 years, Bentlee (Roo-Roo)stole our hearts by his unconditional love and the joy he brought to our home.
Bentlee was one of a kind. He was his mommy's baby and daddy's boy and loved to travel and go bye bye . He loved attention, people watching and the park.
He was super smart, very special and lived life on his terms. 
We have been so blessed to share his life and give him the best possible. He will be greatly missed but never replaced or forgotten. Our memories with him will last forever.
       Three is never a crowd.
       Forever a heartbeat at our feet.
     
               ~Until we meet again
      WE LOVE YOU FOR ETERNITY♡
                   Mommy & Daddy

On June 1, 2022, Go on Merlin “Merlin” crossed the Rainbow Bridge. 
Merlin spent the first three and half years of his life in the kennels and on the race tracks. He was a good racer but retirement was a better fit for him. When he made it to our home at 4, he quickly became the biggest love bug and couch potato. 
Merlin enjoyed running in the yard with his adoptive sisters and would hoard his squeaky toys when he was inside. He was big for a greyhound but if you ever couldn't find him all you had to do was squeak a toy. He had the biggest smile and was the happiest boy. Six and a half years wasn't nearly enough time to love and spoil him, but the memories of his zoomies and nose nudges will bring smiles to those who met him for years to come. 
 

Lucy is survived by her mom and dad Alison and Adam and her brothers  Dominick and Anthony and  her sisters Samantha and Lexi and her 2 cat brother Winston and rusty . Lucy loved being with her family she loved playing with her toys  sometime all of them at once she also love being a food tester and sneaking a taste of her mommy’s morning coffee . Lucy loved having her belly rubbed and her snuggle time.  Lucy was loved by everyone who had the chance to know her and will be dearly missed by everyone who’s heart she touched but most of all her family will miss her the most of all.

On May 25, 2022, Jack Jack – our cat and cherished friend –  crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

Seventeen years ago, when he found his way into our family, we could never have imagined the amount of happiness, love, and support that he would ultimately bring to our new family.

In his younger days, we would smile and laugh as he strutted about carrying Wally – the stuffed hedgehog that would remain his life-long friend.  All the while, meowing as his chubb swayed back and forth.  As he grew older and began to take pleasure in the simpler things, we enjoyed listening to him purr as he lounged in the slivers of sunlight that peeked through the windows.  Through it all and despite his occasionally aloofness, we took comfort knowing that he always knew – and was always there – when his family needed him most.

Still, despite these platitudes, we find it difficult to express the enormous impact that our “big boy” had on his family.  Saying goodbye to Jack is hard, but we know that the sorrow that we feel today is only temporary.  In time, we will accept that, even though we would give anything for just a little more time with our boy, the days that we had with this big black cat were some of the luckiest of our lives.

We love you, Jack.  When you find your sister, tell Elphie we love her, too.

 Buddy Hickman, beloved dog and member of our incredibly fortunate family, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 05/24/22, surrounded by his loving mom and dad. 

Buddy came into our lives by extraordinary chance during July 2013, as he was transferred from Sara Sanctuary in Seguin, TX, to the former Animal Rescue League of Pittsburgh, PA.  We were in search of a child and cat friendly adult dog, and Buddy checked all those boxes, and brought immeasurable joy and happiness to our daily lives for the past nine years.  To know Buddy was to adore him, and he magically spread love and happiness to everyone he met.  He made us laugh each and every day we spent with him, as he loved silly antics and sharing his life with his favorite humans.  He truly cherished being a part of our family more than anything in the world, and was an incredibly affectionate, sweet little guy with the purest of souls.  He loved snuggling on the couch with his mom and dad the most, and curling up next to his pals, Jessica and Josh, during summer road trips in the car. 

 He was the best boy you’d ever be so fortunate to meet, and was always kind to everyone, even his cat friends at home.  He was there for all of us through thick and thin, and if he been able to, he would have stayed with us forever. 
 Some would say that we rescued Buddy when we brought him home nearly nine years ago, but we were truly the lucky ones.  In many ways, he rescued us from a life of never knowing the gift of deep, unconditional love that we shared with him each and every day. 
 Buddy leaves behind his human family, and his cat friends, Felix, Trixie and Gizmo, and many other wonderful pals he made over the years.  He will be greatly missed by all. 

 In memory of Buddy’s sweet, kind, and loving nature, please give your family (human, dog or otherwise), extra hugs and much love every day, he would appreciate it! 

Chase Nassan

March 30, 2008 to May 13, 2022

Our beloved yorkie-poodle, Chase, crossed over the rainbow bridge.

Our boy provided endless love and happiness to the family.  Chase traveled to beaches annually and even worked in an office for 9 years.

Chase brought joy to everyone he encountered.  His smile and wagging tail were contagious.

Although Chase will be sadly missed by his parents, we will find comfort in knowing he is at peace and celebrated a wonderful 14-years of life

Socks our sweet and loveable Maine Coon.

Xoxo

Alexis “Lexi” Marie Hausrath (aka Princess, Velvet Hippo, Alexabeth) was a fighter. After injuring her spine 7 years ago and being told she would never walk again, she defied the odds. Her injury never stopped her from being a bull in a fine China shop.  She loved walks, all the treats, giving kisses, and sunbathing in the backyard.  Despite her many ailments, it seemed Lexi wasn’t even aware she was disabled and she was the happiest girl until her final day. As the original baby, she showed unwavering loyalty to her Mom & Dad for almost 15 years.

Lexi is survived by her parents, Emily and Justin. Lexi is preceded in death by her sister, Chloe and brother, Aiden.  “The Wolfpack” is now reunited.

“We loved you your whole life and will miss you the rest of ours.”

Keira Marie Blodgett was born on March 15th, 2018 with 3 sisters and 1 brother and died on April 12th, 2022. She was 4. Keira was a mommy’s girl and she always made it known that her mother was her favorite human. Her energy and sweetness could make anyone instantly love her. Keira was loved her entire life and never fell short of being spoiled. She left this earth leaving her mom (Mary Blodgett), her dad (Zack Rush), and her kitty best friend (Figaro Rush). Keira will be forever missed.