06/19/2026
This is an update I NEVER imagined having to share.
As I write this through tears, Jesse is outside finding a place for our sweet boy’s forever resting place, and saying goodbye to his best friend.
Over the last several weeks, each day became harder for Rocco. After learning that cancer had spread throughout his body, we did everything we could to give him more time, comfort, and love. But eventually we reached the moment every pet owner dreads—when holding on becomes more about easing our own heartbreak than protecting the one we love.
Today, with shattered hearts, we will have a vet come to our house to help our beautiful boy cross the Rainbow Bridge.
I have to believe that our beloved animals never truly leave us. I have to believe that Rocco knows how deeply he is loved and that he forgives us for making the hardest decision we have ever faced.
Rocco, you are so much more than a dog.
For almost 14 years You have been a loyal companion, a gentle soul, and the original foundation of Sidney Springers.
Through your puppies, your lineage has reached families across America, bringing joy, comfort, laughter, and unconditional love into countless homes. Your pawprints are scattered across this country, but even more importantly, they are forever imprinted on the hearts of everyone who knew you.
Anyone who has met Rocco understands what an extraordinary dog he is. He loved deeply, trusted completely, and gave everything to the people around him.
We are blessed that a part of him with us through his son Gino, his granddaughter Bentley, and his great-granddaughters Caddy and Cammie that will carry on his lineage
His legacy will live on in the generations he leaves behind and in every family whose lives he touched.
Chase all the birds, swim in endless streams, and wait for us where we will see you again our sweet boy.
You will never be forgotten.
You will always be loved.
And you will forever be our once-in-a-lifetime dog.
❤️🐾
Rocco
11/01/2012 – 06/19/2026
Please understand if I don’t respond to texts or messages today or about this. We appreciate everyone of you, but this is an extremely difficult day for us, I most likely won’t be on my phone 😭😭
