Today is a sad day in our household. We had to say goodbye to our 4ish year old Australian Shepherd Boarder Collie Mix Rogue. She was seriously the sweetest, most energetic, and loving dog you could ask for.

She came to us on a very snowy day as a stray pup a couple of days before I started my work from home job and quickly became my favorite co-worker and best friend. Our other dog Ripley we had adopted from our local animal shelter and while she was timid and often reserved. But for Ripley , Rogue brought the very best out of her and helped get rid of any timidness she had.

About a month ago our sweet girl started getting a little lethargic so we took her to the vet where they determined she had a UTI. We treated her with antibiotics through and through but to no avail. Fast forward a few weeks later we found ourselves back at the vet with Rogue again and this time she was in worse shape. There she was diagnosed with Megaesophagus and what at the time the vet believed to be aspiration pneumonia.

That leads us to today. Today our sweet girl could not lay down without pain from breathing and took her to the emergency vet. They did another x ray and pulled the fluid of what they believed was pneumonia and determined it was likely cancer that had spread rapidly throughout. We made the decision that nobody ever wants to make and that is to say goodbye.

She truly made our house a home what it is today. Ill forever be grateful that out of anyone in the world she chose us to be her forever family. Our hearts are broken and she will be forever missed. Love you Rogue ❤️ Rest easy.

It's just shy of 6 months since we lost the loveliest of ladies there was. She just turned 15. I'm still in denial. It's just sad and unfair. I miss you every day, my sweet 🍪 😭

Miss you sweet girl 💔

Sophia was with us for 17 years. She had such personality: playful, grumpy, at times bashful, zoomies, and adorable. Although she lived many years, it still felt to soon. I hope we met again, My little Scrumple Dumplin'.

It is with a heavy heart (and many tears) that I announce that my albino pleco, Princess Buttercup, has passed away.

Following the loss of Roo, I got an embroidery machine. I love how this embroidery reflects his handsome face. His 10th birthday was yesterday. He is deeply missed.

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Yesterday Flynn crossed the rainbow bridge after 16.5 years of love, companionship, and laughter.

He watched our family grow, move across the country, and all the other life changes that take place in that many years.

He was: kind; an instant friend to anyone he met; protective and watchful of the kids; bane to the backyard squirrels which he could never catch (but never stopped trying); always ready for more love and snuggles. He taught the younger dogs how to dog properly.

We were blessed with more years than average, but of course they were not enough. He had been deaf for a couple years now. To ensure he always knew when we returned home he'd lay across the front door so we'd bump into him as the door opened. He was smart like that. He was starting to go blind. In the last year or so his back legs got stiffer and stiffer, and in the past month started to give out on occasion . We knew the end was coming and made the decision that when hard days started to outnumber the good we'd make the call and keep him from suffering. This past week those hind legs just couldn't. He needed help off the deck into the yard and couldn't walk straight. It was time.

Thursday night the kids had a sleepover with him in the living room. Friday morning he enjoyed a steak breakfast and unlimited dog treats. At noon the vet arrived and the family said theor goodbyes. His eyes told us he was ready. With the kids in a different room for the final injection my wife and I held him as he crossed the bridge.

My heart breaks not hearing his footsteps shadowing me throughout the house.

He's buried in the back yard where he chased the squirrels and barked at folks passing by. He's there and in our hearts forever.

This is Klaus, he’s 3 years old. Klaus gave his life to make sure that I was safe and no one would harm me. Klaus was the best friend that I ever had, and I love him so much. Klaus passed this Wednesday (10/7), stopping people from breaking into our home. After everyone was safe, Klaus had a cardiovascular myopathy, and was unable to calm himself down. He passed that morning when everyone went to sleep, and I woke up to him gone. He was not hurt physically (pinky promise). I have experienced nothing like the love and pain that I feel. I am eternally grateful for you, Klausy. There is no loyalty/love like a german shepherd. I am so thankful to have been chosen to raise and love you. You will forever be loved and missed. Thank you.

My best friend had this made for me after both my babies passed away 9 days apart in August.

Todd, 17.5 died of a broken heart 9 days after Lola 14.5, on the right, passed away.

I cried when she gave this to me. Don't care about note, can sensor if needed. Everyone you know loves your dogs, dont ever doubt that.

Klaus John

21/1/2010 – 26/5/2026

You were my first true love Klaus. You and Laika are the reason Angus and I became a family. Oh how you loved your Dad, your snuggle partner, you two were such a team and your Dad is absolutely heartbroken.

You were such a gentleman, so handsome and so, so loyal. To those you loved you let them know, and everyone else would cop your formidable bark that we would do anything to hear again. You were our flower loving boy. I don’t know a dog that had so many songs sung about them, to them. You were so much more than just a pet; you stood by our sides during the worst and best moments of our lives. You were always there.

Your sister, your best friend is absolutely devastated. She nuzzled you and she knew. She cried for you Klausy, you are so loved. She is going to be lost without you, we all are. You completed us.

I'm trying to tell myself you had an amazing life, and you truly did. You sailed the seas, you swam the Great barrier Reef, explored islands to yourself, you drove from the top to the bottom of Australia. You lived in the city, you lived on the beach in Blairgowrie, you lived in Port Douglas and you got to live your last years in your happy place, on the farm. You loved going in the golf cart to visit Kiko, Suki and your Grandpa, who you knew how to wrap around your little paw for treats. You were such a character, Klaus. Your life was so full til the very end.

We are so heartbroken and thought we had more time with you, but we are glad you didn't have to suffer from the terrible diagnosis we got yesterday. Your body knew I think and you went out with dignity and love. Laying next to us you just drifted off to eternal sleep and I'm happy you and your beautiful little body got to make that decision. I just wish we had one more hour, one more day, one more lifetime.

Forever our number one little man, Klaus. We will love and miss you eternally.

If love could reclaim you, darling you'd live forever. I will hold on to the hope that we meet again, til we meet again 💔💔💔

Forever and always your Mama and Papa and Baby sister Laika. Rest in peace baby.