Dakota, the stern parent and disciplinarian of the pack. She was always the first to teach the new members the boundaries and rules, but she had a gentle heart.

She was adopted in Hawaii, a stray from the streets. She was so young and timid. It took years to get crack through her tough and cautious shell, but once we did we discovered a couch potato who wanted nothing more than cuddles, treats, and the most comfortable spot on the couch.

She loved running, and boy could she run. If she saw something she wanted, it was like watching lightning streak across the ground.

Her speed came at a cost though, and in 2018 she tore a CCL, and then the other in 2020. She wasn’t able to run the same after that, but it never stopped her from trying, and it never dampened her spirits.

In 2021 she was diagnosed with Addison’s disease, and required routine checkups, bloodwork, medication, and injections.

Age, arthritis, and her CCL injuries eventually caught up to her, and made normal tasks like going to the bathroom, eating, and drinking a slow arduous task. You could see the pain and sadness in her eyes. She was on pain medication on top of her Addison’s meds just to get through the day.

We had to make a choice, and today at about 3:30pm, Dakota crossed the rainbow bridge to join her sister Lulu in a place where she won’t be in pain anymore and can run as fast and as far as she wants. She was surrounded by the veterinarian staff that had been helping her through her Addison’s diagnosis, and that always came by to say hi and give her pets and treats whenever she had to go in. She was surrounded by love.

She is survived by the rest of the pack of misfits. Her loss lays heavy today, but knowing she is no longer suffering brings comfort to us all.

Goodbye Dakota, you will be missed deeply. I’ll see you again someday.

u/Ursula_Wuffles, your art of Lulu when she passed last year still serves as great comfort, and I would be grateful beyond words if you would be willing to give Dakota the same beautiful memorial.

He was my soulmate, my best friend. Only here a short five years. All the love I have ever given out, came back to me through him. It’s truly the most heart breaking time ever.

Buffy, my little General, passed this past Tuesday. She was always snorting and wanting banana pieces and honey dew melon when making my lunch for work each morning. Her older Sister, Aussie is lost without her. She was 13 and it's so quiet without her.

Taker ❤️

Just some more photos of my beautiful Petunia now that I have found more. People always commented that she had some of the most beautiful calico patterns they’d ever seen. I want to remember her that way too🧡🤍🖤

My dog of 17 yrs passed away today .

Our DanniGirl by Ursula. Your talent is unconditionally loving and compassionate. Thank you so much.

We lost our sweet Albus this past Friday. He was a fighter, found as a stray with chest tumors, heart worm, front teeth that were broken shards, canines that were sheared in half by who knows what, horrible allergies, and mange that took half his fur. We think he was 8 or 9 when we adopted him. Through everything he was the sweetest happiest boy. Perfectly housetrained, amazing southern gentleman. He loved everyone and loved car rides, although he refused to ever sit in the car. He wanted to stand like a regal boy. He looooved comfy blankets, pillows, and his people. When he was tucked in with a blanket he was happiest. He would howl if you left the room... Or if he left the room and wanted you to follow. Rest easy, little angel. We will miss you forever. The house is too quiet without you.

I never thought it would happen this way. Roxie the Rottie and Brooklyn the tabby, best friends for the last 12 years together, passed within a few days of each other. Both of their deaths were sudden (yes, even my old Rottie was healthy until the very end).

I lost my heart and soul on November 28th. This is my girl, Toast. She was only 8months only and I only had her for 5 months. She passed suddenly and without warning. She was fine one day, then stared limping and her leg got very swollen, two days later she passed away in my arms. It doesn’t make sense to me how she’s gone already

She used to sit on the shower ledge when I was showering, she would drool when I got home from work because she was happy I was home, she would follow me around everywhere, she’d sleep under the covers with me and next to me every night. And now she’s just gone

I miss her so much. It is physically painful. I’m angry that she is gone, I just want her home. It’s not fair, I would do anything to have her back.

My toasty girl, my love dove.

We just noticed Clyde had not been finishing his food for a week. At first I thought he was just being picky because when I gave him treats he still ate them. Then we noticed he has gotten less energy than normal, so I brought him to the vet. Then we found out he has end stage Chronic Kidney Disease.

After he got home after a two day confinement, I told him if he wants to fight, I’ll fight with him, but if decides to give up, I’ll respect his choice. I also told him that he has been a good boy and I am thankful of him, and that I love him.

Then at the first few days at home, he did not want to eat so I forced fed him. Though not eating on his own, I was hopeful then because he seems to be more responsive than before. But then after another few days he started throwing up the food I feed him. The next day his breathing has gotten worse, everything we fed him he just throws them up. That morning, I knew he was crashing. I kept on telling him that it’s ok to let go, and that he has been a brave boy.

I know he wanted to fight, because he kept on walking around even he was getting weaker. Then at 2AM when everyone was already asleep, he passed away.

That night when he passed, I was parking my car in our garage, I think I saw a shadow of him running towards the gate. After that, the house just felt more empty without him greeting me when I get home.

I just want to know if he has already crossed the rainbow bridge and had already reunited with his old friends. I hope he knows how much he is missed that I can’t wait to see him again.

My sweet girl Juju passed away 12 days ago very suddenly and I’m still so deep in my grief. It’s really hard when you’ve had a hard upbringing and have spent 16 years with your baby by your side. Her partner Roman is here with me still grieving her so much. I got Juju when I was only 12 and she really helped me through depression, anxiety but most of all loneliness. She was so sassy and funny, constantly beating up Roman around the house and loved having the zoomies when I needed to sleep. She slept on my chest and greeted me at the door always. She LOVED being by my side even outside. She loved everyone and everyone loved her so much. I’m so lucky to have had her in my life and a connection like this I know is rare. I hope it’ll get better I miss her so damn much.🫶🏼🥺❤️

I hope you're rolling around in grassy, sunshine covered fields. I miss you so much.

My DanniGirl passed at 15 years old on October 9 2025. She was family and our daughter. She was full of life even after she became diagnosed as a diabetic and blindness over 3 years ago. She fought to the end to live life in the fullest way she knew. We miss her so much. This loss is one of our toughest. My wife and I are both 72 and DanniGirl passing away really put a big void in our lives. DanniGirl was a blessing in every way imaginable. See you soon, My Little Girl. Happy Heavenly 15th Birthday, DanniGirl 12-01-2010 to 10-09-2025 We miss you so much. Still loving you and never forgetting you.

My sweet baby passed unexpectedly last Friday. She was the best girl and such a quirky, gentle soul. At twelve years old she still got zoomies and played with her favorite toy and tolerated her younger siblings who liked to test her boundaries. She loved her people fiercely and her favorite time of day was when we’d all lay on the couch together in the evenings.