Memorials
In Loving Memory of ...
Lexi
Dixie
Dixie was a faithful pet of Dr. Ashlee's family. As a half beagle/half chocolate lab, she loved to chase rabbits and run around in the woods with her best friend Sandy. Sometimes they went a little too far from home and had to be rescued. Her family still misses her but is glad that she is no longer in pain.
Lexi
Lexi was taken in at two years old by a rescue from a pound drop-off the day before she was to be euthanized. She was pregnant. The next day she had 12 puppies at the rescue center! We were so fortunate to find her. She came to us after she weaned her babies and they were on their way to homes.
From the first day she came home to us, she was a part of the whole family, so gentle with my elderly mom, so easy with the babies, and played well with all the fur cousins and fur friends (except cats...didn't do cats! sorry Tiki!). That girl wouldn't have a clue how to bite someone, but she could sure lick ya to death: Her sign of love and kisses!
Lexi did everything with us from hiking, kayaking, camping, boating, holidays and just hangin' out on the dock; wherever she could go, she went. Her favorite thing was riding in the truck with dad, head out the window, her elbow on the armrest! He took her for rides all the time.
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Being a wanderer, she would escape the yard, and go on her 'walkabouts' in the neighborhood. The only way we could catch her was to pull up in the truck and open the door "wanna go for a ride?" She'd jump right in!
She loved to chase squirrels (could never catch them), occasional raccoons (always a ruckus!), the geese off the lawn, and more recently neighbor’s chickens (not so good!). Well, we always said she was "mostly good, just like us!"
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Last March we found out she had a very aggressive cancer; she should have only lasted two-three months by the books...but not our girl! She was full of life and love for almost a year. The last few weeks were rough, but she reached a turning point. She was so ready to move on, and she let us know. We were not ready to give her up, but it was time. She's at rest now, no more pain.
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Rest in Peace baby girl, we will forever miss you and forever keep you in our hearts. You'll always be with us in all we do.
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- From her loving family
Tyson
"Tyson - the "bestest of boys!!" Curious and athletic you got into everything... I can't remember a December when the Christmas tree made it to the 25th!! Always my "helper" around the house, full of love, kisses and purrs. Eighteen years with you was not enough. But I take great solace knowing you are now at peace and free of pain."
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Dr. Ashlee got to know spunky Tyson through supportive hospice care as Tyson's health declined. She was amazed by Tyson's ability to cope with everything going on and definitely learned a lot from him. We are all saddened by his passing, but we are thankful that he is now at peace. Please join us in praying for his family during this time of loss.