March 31, 2010 - November 6, 2025

Our daughter Melani, brought home this sweet little 10 week old pitbull puppy from a neighbor one day who was threatening to do God knows what if someone didn't take her. I am so grateful every single day that she brought her home. Mel was going to keep her at her house but as usual, the puppy loved to come to our house. We have a big fenced in yard and at that time we had 3 other dogs. One day they came over to visit and Roxie, that is what Mel named the puppy, jumped up on the swing with my husband and me. I looked at him and said "you know she is here to stay" and he nodded and said "yes I do". That was 15 1/2 years ago. After Roxie came to live with us we eventually ended up with 6 dogs all together. They were a great pack and Roxie was the ruler of the roost.
My grandson who lived with us at the time was 2 years old and couldn't pronounce the name Roxie so he called her "Rahrah". That nickname stuck with her all her life. Below in the pictures is the 2 year old grandson now at 17!!

As most dogs do, she loved going in the car. She would put her head out of the window and let everyone know she was in that car. She wasn't crazy about the water but if the others would go in she would too just to torment them. Her favorite toy was a very very loud squeaky rubber chicken she would get when she was excited. She also loved her toy roll of toilet paper and carried it around with her.

Roxie had a great life and was treated like the queen she was. My queen slept with us every night for over 15 years. I can count on one hand how many nights she was not with us.

During her last year she developed osteoarthritis and needed help getting around. It got progressively worse but we managed to give her the assistance she needed with a double harness. The last few months we would take her for rides and then out in her stroller or wagon. She got plenty of attention and enjoyed those days.

Last Thursday we had to make the dreaded decision to end her suffering. She stopped eating but would only eat Pupperoni and these mini peanut butter cookies from the bakery. She ate them up until her last breath. Roxie went to the Rainbow Bridge knowing she is very much loved and will be forever missed.
We will meet her there soon.
Until then, I wish the Rainbow Bridge had visiting hours.
Say "hi" and give a great big ole sloppy kiss to Daisy, Charly, Pud, Zoe, Ziggy, Ozzie, Izzie, Bailee and Joe for us.

Roxie was our first experience with a pitbull and its been amazing all these years. Please don't listen to what others say about pitbulls. Our house will never be the same without one in it.

Love, Mum, Daddy and Jazzy

THE MOMENT YOU LEFT ME.........
My heart split in two.
One side filled with memories,
the other side died with you.
I often lay awake at night when the world is asleep,
and take a walk down memory lane with tears upon my cheek.

Remembering you is easy,
I do it everyday.
But missing you is a heartache,
that never goes away.

I hold you tightly within my heart,
and there you will remain.
You see life has gone on without you,
but will never be the same.

November 9, 2025
Roxie, it's been 3 days since you went to the Rainbow Bridge. I know it was the right thing to do but I miss you so much it hurts. The house is so empty and sad. I cannot wait to hold you again. I will see you soon.
Love,
Mum

November 18, 2025
Hi girlfriend. It's almost 2 weeks since we said goodbye. I miss you so much I can hardly bare it. My thoughts are with you all the time and everything reminds me of you. I know you are contented and at peace now just waiting for me. I live for the day we can all be together again. WOW what a great time that will be. All 12 of you imagine that!!!
Love,
Mum

November 23, 2025
Rah Rah, Its almost Thanksgiving day and it's going to be a rough one. I miss and love you so much. Everything reminds me of you. You were such a huge part of our lives for almost 16 years. We have been in this house for 20 years and I cannot remember the first few years when you were not here yet. I will see you soon. I'm living for that day to see you all again.
Love,
Mum

December 1, 2025
Hi Rah Rah, Just dropped by to tell you how much I miss you. I think about you all the time. Sometimes with tears in my eyes and sometimes with a smile on my face. Take care gf and I will see you soon.
Love,
Mum

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