Buddy

Name: Buddy

Date of Passing: 06/18/2025

Message to Buddy: Buddy, when I found you at the shelter, I thought I’d have to teach you things. It turned out I was wrong and it was you teaching me. You taught me about patience, loyalty, and unconditional love. You were such a huge part of our family. My kids adored you. You were their protector, their partner in crime, and at times a great cleaner of dropped food. We miss you everyday and hope you continue to protect us. You were a good boy and we love you.

Tell us about Buddy: I went to the shelter looking for a companion while living alone. I found you amidst a sea of barking, jumping dogs. You sat attentively, quietly waiting for me to notice you. I immediately said, I’ll take the quiet one! When I met you, you were called “Chester”. I simply refused to accept it and called you Buddy while I waited to come up with a clever name and it stuck. I often was convinced you understood my English and sometimes waited for you to talk back. Being my first dog, we both learned and grew from each other. When I met my wife and her son, it was a match made in heaven. I joked with my then veterinary assistant girlfriend that I could take care of her son, if she’d take care of my dog. We grew to a family of 4 shortly after. You were constantly at our side as we grew our family yet again with 2 more beautiful daughters. You were there to comfort us at the miscarriage of a couple others. You were ours and we were yours. I still feel you around us and I need you to know we wouldn’t be the same family we are today without your love, loyalty, and companionship. You are missed and won’t ever be forgotten. You were such a good boy and I was lucky fate put us together. Love you Buddy.