05/12/2025
In Loving Memory of Rudy Mae
My best girl, my sunshine, my heart.
Rudy Mae came into my life as a rescue puppy, but from the very beginning, it was clear that she was the one doing the rescuing. We grew up together—she’s been with me through every season of adulthood, every joy, and every heartbreak. I graduated high school the year she arrived, and I haven’t lived a single day of my adult life without her beside me. Until now.
Rudy wasn’t just a good dog—she was the best. She was gentle and sweet, with a heart so big it seemed to spill out of her in everything she did. She adored people, kids, cats, sunshine, treats, and her daily “turtle walks” to the pond with her other mom, Rachel. She had her own little stubborn streak, but she was so incredibly smart and full of personality. People always asked me how I got her to be so amazing, but the truth is—she just was. That’s who Rudy Mae was at her core: a once-in-a-lifetime soul.
She made us laugh even on our darkest days. She gave me reasons to get up, to keep going, to smile when smiling felt impossible. Her snoring was the soundtrack of my nights, her joy the rhythm of my days. I don’t know how I’ll fall asleep without her, or how I’ll move through the world without her steady presence by my side. She was my best friend. My constant. My home.
Rudy Mae, thank you for every cuddle, every goofy moment, every walk, and every ounce of love you gave so freely. Thank you for saving me a thousand times over. We will love you forever, and miss you with every part of us.
Rest easy, sweet girl. I hope the sun is warm, the treats are endless, and there are turtles everywhere