Buddy

2013 - 2026

I’ve been dreading this day since I first saw your big brown eyes, knowing you would be my most loyal companion. Your bright red and white puppy fur was so soft, and you gave me the biggest smile that day. Loppy 🦞 was always your favorite toy. No other toy would do, as you dug through the toy box to find him! You always had a smile on your face and never turned down a snack! I had no idea all of the ups and downs we would experience together, but you were always my constant, holding my paw through it all. 🐾 I will miss everything about you, but especially your lip curl as I kissed the side of your face, your Micky Mouse fur pattern right above your tail and your assortment of stylish bow ties! 👔

You will always be your sissy’s hero, teaching her how to “dog” when she was scared of her own shadow. You taught her how to snuggle just in time, knowing Mama & Daddy will need them more than ever now. She will be lost without you, but we promise to take her on more walks, talk about you often and snuggle when she’ll allow it. 🐕‍🦺

You loved your Daddy from the moment you met him. Watching the quick bond you two formed gave me reassurance that Daddy was the one and he quickly called you son. I was never upset when Daddy became your favorite human because he loved you with his whole heart and I got to watch him become the best Daddy. You & Lizzy were the most stylish guests at our wedding and it was an honor to be walked down the aisle by you! I will never forget that moment! 💒

Even through the multiple cancer diagnoses, surgeries and medications, you were determined to keep going. 💪🏻 We watched you put on a brave face for so long and mask the pain. I remember so many nights getting out of bed to snuggle and pray over you, begging God to heal you. It’s not that my prayers weren’t answered. He just needed to heal you in person. We are beyond grateful for all of the time we had together. I know you held on as long as you did because our hearts were not ready. They still aren’t and never will be. But knowing you are without pain and are doing zoomies in Heaven with Abbey, Betsey, Mila, Bubba and Daisy brings us so much comfort.

You were never just a dog…you were my first born…my Baby Boy…my Muffin Man…Buddy Man…Butters…my Snuggle Muffin…my copilot…my Pumpkin Spice Latte...my whole heart. We will love you forever! 💕🐾💕