I was born in North Carolina around June 14, 2017. I don't know why, but in my first two years I had three different families. My third family had a little boy, and we played all the time, and we had so much fun playing together. But his mom would get so mad at me for having accidents in the house, especially after having a bath. One day we moved into a new home out in the country. After a bath, I had another accident in the house, I was put in a big pen where I met Duke. Duke was a bigger dog than me, but I was faster, and we enjoyed playing together. Duke was my best friend. I loved to dig, and I was able to dig under the pen and get out, then I would chase all the animals on the farm, which made my owners really mad. One time I got out and was gone for a few days before they found me. Boy was I hungry when I got home.

Then on December 22, 2019, some strangers came to look at my mom and dad's new home. Duke and I were always happy to see new people. We begged for pets and some attention from strangers. The man came up to the fence and gave us a lot of pets, then he came inside the pen to pet Duke and me. My mom came out of the house and ask this man "Don't you want a dog, please take her"? The man was giving me a lot of pets; I was loving all the attention from him, and then he told the lady outside the fence, that we need to take this dog. So, I heard him tell my mom, that he would take me. I didn't understand what was going on. But that afternoon, I got a bath and combed. Then my owner gathered all my belongings and put them in a bag. The next morning, December 23, 2019, I was put in my cage and when the strangers came back to the house, I was placed in their car with my things for a very long trip. I didn't even get a chance to tell Duke goodbye.

I was scared, I sat up in my cage the whole trip, wondering who these people were and where I was going. Then I realized I was given to a new owner, a new mom and dad. Little did I realize that my life was about to change. We arrived at my new home and nervously, I went inside. I was met by this little dog named Daisy. Boy, does she bark a lot and then I met my brothers, two cats, Rocky and Cracker. Not knowing any better, I would chase the cats, and my new parents would tell me to "Stop chasing the cats". I soon learned Cracker wanted to love me and rub up against me, but Rocky was mean to me, he would try to hit me with his paw, sometimes he got me, and boy did that hurt. At my new home, I would sit out on the deck and watch the birds and chase the squirrels and chipmunks. When I would see an UPS, FedEx, and Amazon truck, I would bark at these trucks. No one ever knew why I hated these trucks so much. I love just laying outside on the deck watching all the birds and squirrels playing in the woods.

I got very sick soon after the new year. But my mom and dad took me to the vet and after a long fight, I was healed. I began to enjoy my new life and family.

I learned a lot from my little sister, Daisy. She is a very smart dog, she loves playing ball, which I would watch and tried to learn to catch the ball. But at times I would steal her ball while she was smelling where her ball went, it was so much fun watching her look for her ball until she realized I had taken it. Daisy would chase me around the house, wanting her ball back. I would lay down in the living room with the ball between my front legs, with my paw on top of the ball, like ok it is my ball now. She would come over to me barking and I would bark back at her. We would get pretty loud and bark for a long time, until my dad would say that is enough and take the ball and give it back to Daisy. Then he would play with me, trying to grab my paws, I would get wound up really fast and start running and jumping around the living room. I would be jumping up on the furniture and running around the living room really fast. My mom would just laugh at us. It was so much fun. Sometimes we would go outside and play "I am going to get you", I would run so fast, I don't think my dad or mom could ever have caught me. I can run fast. Sometimes my dad would pick me up and let me stand on the top rail of the deck so I could see into the woods and my neighbor's yard.
But the one most important thing I learned from Daisy was how to get my mom and dad to give us treats. Daisy was a master at doing that trick, and all I had to do was wait, cause if Daisy got something, I knew I was going to get something also.

One day we took a long trip to the beach and had a lot of fun walking on the beach. That is when my mom and dad bought a house near the beach. A second home, wow I was so lucky being able to have two places I called home. We would go walking thru the woods, walk around this big lake and go shopping, especially to Home Depot, my dad's favorite store. We would ride in the shopping cart and people would pet us. I loved my second home, just sitting in the flower beds or sitting under the tree without a care in the world. I was so happy.

Then one day, my body started hurting and I didn't feel like playing much anymore. My mom and dad took me to the vet to get checked out and they realized I was getting sick again. They put me on all this medicine like before but this time the medicine was not working. I was getting worse. We went to see a specialist, but there was nothing they could do to help me this time. They tried everything they could, but finally my body just gave out and I went to heaven. There I met Slippy, Honey Bun, Cydney, Lucky, Aggie, and Little Dee. We are all healthy now and having fun playing together.

Last, mom and dad, I am now in heaven healthy, pain free. I know you gave me a good life, and I love you so much for that. One day I know I will be playing, and I will hear someone calling my name and walking toward me. I will realize that it will be you, mom or dad, and I will run as hard and fast across that Rainbow Bridge to meet you and give you all my kisses like before.

Mom Dad, I loved you so much and I know you loved me. Thanks for the last 5 1/2 years. They were the best years of my life, and I could have not asked for anything better. You were the best mom and dad I ever had.

Mom and Dad, until we meet again. I love you.
Addie
Written and read by Dad at Addie's burial with all the love in his heart for Addie.

July 6th- You are now buried and at rest at Noah's Ark Cemetery. You are no longer with us, but you will always be in our hearts.

July 9th-Little Daisy looks for you each day she is missing you as much as mom and dad.

July 10 - Mom, dad and little Daisy miss you so much. We think of all the wonderful memories you gave us and laugh at the crazy things you did, like when you would play with your blanket and would come out from under your blanket with crazy hair day. And the way you would look at us when we laughed at you.

July 11th - Our sweet big little girl this first week without you has been long and empty. Your first week in heaven has been a lifetime in our hearts. We are grateful for the laughter, love and joy you gave us, and the companionship you gave to Daisy. Until we can be together again, find happiness playing in the meadows by the Rainbow Bridge.

July 13th - It is hard to believe it was a week ago that we had your funeral and laid you to rest at Noah's Ark. We put a solar bird light on your grave yesterday. We know you liked to watch and at times chase the birds on the fence now the little solar bird is shining it's light and watching over you.
We came to the SC house today; it seems so empty without you. Daisy went to your bed in the living room smelling it to see if you were here. On the ride here Dad and I talked about you and shed many tears. Addie, we are thankful for the 5 1/2 years you were with us you brought us so much joy and love. You will be in our hearts forever. We miss you so much.

July 18th - It's been two weeks since you left us, but it feels like you have been gone so much longer. Although you are not here sitting under the Magnolia tree or in the flower garden, you are here in our hearts.

July 20th - When we buried you, Shelly gave us a white mini rose bush. We are trying our best to keep it growing. I added some white roses to your residency page today. You often sat by and under Slippers, Honey Bun and Cydney's rose bush in the yard now you have your own roses.

July 24th - It is hard to believe that it has been 3 weeks since you were alive and we were together. Today was a hard day for me I thought about you so much. I miss you so much and I know Dad does too. May our love surround you and all our other fur babies as you play and find happiness together in the meadows by the Rainbow Bridge.

Misty put two pictures on canvas for us. The one of you in the flower garden is hanging above your & Daisy's bed in the kitchen and the one of you "Addie love being outdoors" is hanging in our bedroom. We ordered a metal long hair Doxie with Addie engraved on it and put in the flower garden where you are sitting in the picture. Dad moved the spotlight by the Holly bush to the flower bed it looks so nice at night.

July 25th -It is hard to believe that you have been gone from our lives for 3 weeks. We miss you and think of you every day. Thank you for sharing your short but beautiful life with us and giving us so many happy times and memories.

July 27th - It is 3 weeks ago that we laid you rest at Noah's Ark. I pray that you are living the rewards for all the blessings you were to us, you were a true gift that touched our lives forever. Losing you from our lives seems so difficult to accept, we shed so many tears. May our love surround you as you play and live healthy again in warmth of the meadows by the bridge with all the other fur babies.

August 1st - You have been gone 4 weeks and losing you still hurts so much. There isn't a day that passes that Dad and I don't talk about you or things you did. We still haven't gone to the park to walk around the lake, it's been really hot, but I also don't think I can go there right now. I cry every time we pass the lake on the highway. On a couple of cooler evenings, we walked with Daisy around the neighborhood I miss walking with you.
Be happy in the meadows by the bridge with all the other fur angels and know we love and miss you and all our other fur babies, that we hope you now know.

August 3rd - Four weeks have passed since we said our final goodbyes and laid you to rest at Noah's Ark. Though we take comfort in believing you are at peace, waiting for us in the meadows near the bridge with our other beloved fur babies, our hearts still ache with longing. We love and we miss you deeply.

August 7th - Tomorrow marks 5 weeks since you left us. I wish so deeply that I could have held you and told you how much you were loved before you went to heaven. I miss your sweet kisses and the special looks you gave with your eyes. You will remain forever in our hearts, and our love for you will never fade.

We returned home to Virginia yesterday and visited your grave today. Of course, Dad and I both cried. I hope you have already met or seen many of the other fur babies resting at Noah's Ark at Rainbow Bridge. The little solar bird continues its gentle watch over you.

We brought your little white rose bush home from SC. Unfortunately, I dropped it while bringing it into the house, but I am hoping and praying it will continue to live and grow, as it did so well in SC. Please look down from heaven and help the little Addie rose to grow strong and beautiful.

August 13th - Yesterday, I purchased the 2025 Hallmark "Long-Haired Dachshund" Christmas ornament to hang on our Christmas tree in your memory. I miss you - my sweet, beautiful little big girl!

August 14th - Addie, Daddy misses you so much. I think about all the fun times we had together, playing with Daisy and watching you play with your toys. I remember coming home from bike riding and you telling mom that I am home. And how happy you were when I came through the gate, sitting on the deck as you were told until I closed the gate. Then you ran all around the yard so happy to see me.
Addie, I love you so much.

August 15th - It has now been six weeks since you went to heaven, each day is marked by the pain of not having you here with us. I pray to the Lord every day, asking why you were taken from us and why it happened so fast. The house feels emptier without you. Even little Daisy misses you. She rarely plays with her ball now and has grown even closer to Daddy, needing comfort in her own way.
Yesterday, Daddy laid sod on your grave. The grass seed planted when you were buried had not grown, and now we hope this sod will flourish as a loving tribute to you as the little solar bird continues wo watch over. We love you, Addie!

August 17th - It is difficult to grasp that six weeks have passed since we laid you to rest at Noah's Ark. Yesterday, we visited to water the sod, and we plan to return tomorrow. With time, as the grass begins to grow, you are going to have a beautiful resting place.

Today, we took your rose bush to the garden center because we noticed some white spots on its leaves. Dad said that just as we once rushed you to the vet, now we rushing your rose bush to the garden center. The lady kindly advised us on how to treat the rose and care for it properly. When we mentioned that we take the rose between Virginia and South Carolina, the lady said it must be a special plant. Of course, Dad and I both replied, "Yes, it is."
Addie Carolina, please keep watching over your rose bush from heaven, we need it grow big and healthy. Daisy, Daddy and Mommy miss you!

August 24th - It is hard to believe it is 7 weeks ago that we put you to rest at Noah's Ark. Time has passed but not the hurt of you no longer being here with us. We changed the flowers on your grave, we replaced the pink ones with yellow, orange, and other fall colors. The little solar bird continues its gentle watch over you.
We took Daisy for a walk at the lake near the Virginia house; It hurt not having you to walk with me and am still unsure whether I can bring myself to walk the lake in South Carolina without you.
You filled our lives with so much love and happiness. We are forever grateful for all the memories we shared with you, our crazy-hair little girl. May our love always surround you in the warmth of the meadows by the Rainbow Bridge with all our other fur babies.

August 29th - It has now been eight weeks since you went to heaven. We once thought the pain of losing you would begin to ease by now, but it has not. Today, we went to visit your grave and watered the sod/grass; the grass is starting to fill in and look nice. Dad said today is an "Addie type of day"--sunny, in the 70s, with a breeze and that you would have been outside in the yard or on the deck, enjoying life. I hope you are playing and finding joy in the meadow by the bridge, waiting for the time when we will be together once more.

August 31st - You have been in heaven, and your body has been resting at Noah's Ark for 8 weeks. Although you are not with us you will always be in our hearts. We love and miss you, our beloved big little girl Addie Carolina.

September 9th - I went to your grave alone yesterday. Mom took her best friend for a short vacation to our house in South Carolina. I stayed for a while thinking of all the fun times we had, and all the walks we took in Virginia and South Carolina. I took Daisy for a walk to a new place today, since she had never been there, she didn't bark like she normally does when get to the place we are walking. I thought about how you just started barking/whining like Daisy when we arrive at the place to walk. That was another trick you learned from Daisy. Daisy taught you a lot of things and you always were a fast learner.
We all miss you.

September 13th - We went to the cemetery yesterday. The grass on your grave is growing nicely, thanks to all the care Dad has given. Ten weeks have passed; we miss you and still cry but we know you are waiting for us in the peaceful meadows by Rainbow Bridge. The little Addie rose bush is doing good now, new leaves have started to grow, and it has a little rose bud. Your watching over it from heaven, is why it's flourishing.

September 15th - We put a pumpkin on your grave today. The season will soon be changing the leaves will be turning and Halloween and Thanksgiving will be celebrated.

September 17th - Sweet little girl Addie we came down to the SC house yesterday. We brought your rose with us so we could continue to care for it. We miss you being here with us. Today we spent time around the house and working in the yard. Before dinner, we took Daisy for a walk at the sports park. We did the little path I could not bring myself to walk around the lake. I carried your leash, it was so hard not having you with me, I cried as we walked and so many memories were going through my mind. I told Dad, in all the times we walked with you and Daisy, I never imagined that you wouldn't be here to walk with us. The sense of losing you is overwhelming. I miss you and love you so much. You will always be our little girl and will forever remain a part of us.

September 25th - We know you are watching over your special little rose bush from heaven, because it is growing and now has the most beautiful white rose and another bud starting to grow. Your rose bush is so special to us, we put it out on the patio every morning and bring it in at night. Addie, we miss you so much!

October 2nd - Dad & Daisy just left for a walk at the park. We cut the first rose off your bush and Dad put it by your picture in the bedroom. The second bud open this morning, and it is as beautiful as the first rose. There is also another bud staring to grow. The little Addie rose bush so beautiful and special just like you.

October 8th - It is hard to believe that this Friday it will be fourteen weeks since you passed away and went to the heavenly meadows by the bridge. Though your time with us was brief, you gave us so much love and countless happy memories that continue to warm our hearts. Each morning, when I open the shades, I see the little metal dachshund in the flower garden in the spot where we took your last picture at the SC house. At night, the garden takes on a special beauty as the light shines upon the dachshund, serving as a gentle reminder of your lasting presence. Addie Rose is giving us beautiful little roses that brightens our days and continues to serve as a living tribute to the joys and love we shared with you.

October 9th - Today, I finally found the strength to walk around the lake at the park with Dad and Daisy. I carried your leash throughout the walk and shed tears several times. I kept reminding myself that Addie would want me to walk and continue enjoying the walks in the park. The weather was cool, with a nice breeze, so there were a lot of people and dogs at the park. While walking, we saw a dog that we thought you would have loved to play with if you were there. We also saw Lady, the little Doxie, and her dad, which brought back even more memories of you. We talked and told him about you, and he was sorry to hear. It hurts so much not having you here with us, but I believe with all my heart that we will be together again one day.

October 18th -It is hard to believe that next Friday will mark sixteen weeks since you left us. Still every day brings reminders of the love and joy you brought into our lives. The weather in South Carolina has been beautiful--the very kind you always loved to spend outside in the yard. It's easy to picture you enjoying the sunshine, as you often did. I have gone with Dad and Daisy to the park for walks a couple of times now. Each time I think about how it used to be when walked with me. Dad & Daisy just went to the park to walk but I couldn't go today.
No matter where we go or what we do, there always seems to be something that reminds us of you. The other morning, Dad said that he felt you were speaking to him as he woke up--he thought he heard you barking. Our little big girl, Addie Carolina: we will always love you, and you will always be a part of us.

Nov 4th - It has now been 4 months since you went to Rainbow Bridge. You not being here hasn't gotten any easier, we still miss you so much. A lot has happened since we returned from SC. Eleven days ago, we adopted a rescue dog named Annie. She is a 4-year-old Dachshund, and I truly believe you sent her to us, knowing she needed a loving home. Even with Annie here, please know that she will never take your place in our hearts.

Little Addie Rose needs your watching over. She hasn't done well since we came back from SC. I may have given her too much water and the cold weather and the lack of sunlight in the windows have made things difficult for her. Today, we moved her into a larger pot, hoping it will help. We will be going to SC in a few days; maybe it will be warmer there, and she can enjoy being outside in the sun.

The stem of the little bird that watches over your grave was bent and breaking, so we brought it home for repairs. Dad will fix it, and we will put it back in the spring. For the colder winter months, we placed a solar snowman to keep watch over your grave. Yesterday, after visiting your grave, we went to the cemetery office and ordered your gravestone. We also purchased the grave site next to yours so that the cats or Annie will have a place to be buried. This way, those we love can remain close together.
Addie you will always be our big little girl who we love and miss so much. You will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

Nov 28th - Yesterday was our first Thanksgiving without you but you were here in our hearts. The usual family members and friends were here. Jax and Brittany brought their new puppy, Kooper, a lively cute Cocker Spaniel full of energy. He spent time playing with his reflection in the hall mirror doors, and both Dad and I agreed that you would have enjoyed meeting him and playing with him.

It will be Christmas in a few weeks. Today, I put a Christmas tree, stocking and present on your residency page. I also changed the music to "Joy to the World" in honor of the season. Over the weekend, we plan to visit the cemetery and place the solar Christmas tree on your grave. After Christmas, I will put the roses back on your page.

Little Annie is slowly adjusting to being part of our family, though she still has some progress to make. She follows me everywhere and allows me to pet and pick her up, but she remains leery of Dad and others. Annie dislikes wearing a harness or leash and refuses to walk when we put it on her. I know she will continue to do better with more time because you sent her to us.

Addie Rose is struggling once again. She began to thrive and grow new leaves while we were in SC, enjoying the warmth of the sun and the Carolina room. Now that we have returned to VA, she is having a harder time. We keep her in the small room window and move her to the kitchen when the afternoon sun shines through. I pray that we can get her healthy again to display her beautiful leaves and white roses. Please continue to watch over her.

This morning, Addie, Dad, and I both cried for you...we love and miss you more than words can express. You were a special little girl!

Dec 3rd -On Saturday, Nov 29th, we went to the cemetery and placed a Christmas tree on your grave, right beside your snowman. This was our way of bringing the holiday spirit to you and to celebrate Christmas with you. On Monday night, we went to the cemetery after dark to see your tree lit up. As we approached from the road, the sight of your snowman and Christmas tree glowing in the night greeted us. It was a comforting, yet emotional, moment for both of us. I have added a picture of your tree and snowman to your page.
We had never been to the cemetery after dark before and were surprised to notice how many other graves had solar lights placed on them. However, yours was the only one with Christmas lights, making it stand out in a special and heartfelt way.
May you have a blessed holiday season with all the other fur babies at Rainbow Bridge. We love you and miss you so much!