Hugs at Home

09/01/2026

08/28/2026

Some dogs are remembered for their big adventures.

Hunter will be remembered by the sound of laughter after he found everyone hiding. 🐾

The Lawson family would scatter through the house, trying to find a hiding place Hunter couldn't sniff out. He would put that Springer nose to work, searching room by room until he found them, and then the whole game would end in laughter.

That same nose served him well in the field, where he and Dad found a lot of birds together. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and simply being wherever his family was.

Mom took Hunter everywhere. He never left her side. ❤️

And when Hunter faced medical scares, the Lawsons kept showing up for him, making sure he received the care he needed and giving him the chance to live a full life.

Even his brother Jerry carried a little family humor in his name, after Jerry Springer; because Springers were simply that loved in this family. 🐶

Now there is an empty place in the house where Hunter used to come looking.

But the stories are still there.

And so is the memory of a dog who was very, very good at finding his family.

Lane says he's going to practice jumping higher so he can jump to Heaven and see Hunter again. 💙

We hope he never stops practicing.

Read Hunter’s full memorial here https://www.hugsathomend.com/post/2026-pet-memorials

08/27/2026

💞Elle Mae Proper💞
{Elle, Elle Belle, Ella Bellas, Elle girl, Ella, Missy, sweetie pie, sassafrass, sassy pants}
•July 16, 2012-August 21, 2026•

Oh Elle Belle-where do I begin! You came into our life in 2012 and it was the best day ever! We had no intention of getting a 2nd dog but the Smette’s posted that Misty was having babies and we knew they would be awesome dogs! Jason told Jeff we wanted one of the girls that was calm, timid, chill and we got our sweet pea, Elle.
Teaguer loved you from day 1. You always tried to keep up with him even if it meant trying to reach the raised food bowl.😆
We felt bad having you in the kennel when Teague wasn’t, so you got out early…a little too early. I came home to my table & hutch chewed. You’re lucky we loved you!
You were there through our infertility struggles every single day whether it was good or bad.
You were there with us living in our camper while building our new house.🏡
We brought Klete home and you weren’t too sure but you were soooo good with him.
Teague passed and you were so very sad so we got you a new friend. You didn’t know about Mya but tolerated her. Deep down you loved her by the end of your days.

🍗Chicken & Rice were # 1
🎾Fetching the ball was at the top of your list
🌊Swimming & jumping off the dock at the lake were your favorite too
😍Walks were your favorite & enjoyed them even more when we moved into the country
💡You loved to chase the laser light
🦌Watching the animals out the door/on the patio (on the deck at our old house) was a fav. We even got a bark or two🐇🐿️🦊
🚗Car rides-you wanted to be with us in the car and go on adventures wherever we went
💜You would paw us to get our attention and pet you but did NOT want to be smother
☀️Suntanning and laying in the warm sun were the best-you didn’t mind snow either❄️
🏖️You loved the lake and boat rides🚤
🧸All stuffed animals and toys were the best
🤍You have always loved pillows or blankets to rest your head on
🥩Grilling with daddy was the best
😍Your sassafrass look made us laugh
😴You always slept at my feet cause you knew daddy would kick you off the bed & once you couldn’t jump up anymore you were always next to the bed by momma
🪰You disliked flies A LOT
🧯You were scared to death of fire alarms-yes I put them off when baking🤦🏼‍♀️

Our beginning chapter has come to an end now.💔 You and Teague were our first pups that started our little family.🐶 We LOVE YOU more than the universe, Elle girl! Run free of pain and tell Teague we said hello. Do all the swimming and dock jumping up there. Chase all the rainbows!🌈 Love you baby girl!💗

08/24/2026

Some dogs are remembered for the big moments.

Ace will be remembered in the little ones. 🖤🐾

She had a weekday routine unlike most dogs: Grandpa would come pick her up and spend the day with her while her family worked. What began as letting her out turned into full-time daycare, and Ace loved every minute of her second life.

But when it was time to go home, there was one thing she wouldn't compromise on… Grandma's treat. 😂

Then it was time for Ace and Koby.

There were car rides with no destination necessary, rabbits and squirrels to chase across acres of yard and tree rows, branches too big to drag but never too big to try, snow piles to investigate, toys to carry; sometimes two at once, and lake days that included jumping straight off the dock.

She supervised house projects. She announced visitors with her big-dog voice. She loved everyone who came through the door. And at the end of it all, she would plop down beside her favorite people and settle in.

That is the Ace we hope people remember.

Not because she was simply a "good dog," but because she was there. In the yard, in the car, at the lake, beside the work being done, surrounded by her toys, and always somewhere close to the people she loved.

And now, when the old photographs come out, she will probably be there too.

In the background.

Nearby.

Just where Ace always wanted to be. 🐕💗

Read Ace's full memorial on the blog. 🌾
https://www.hugsathomend.com/post/2026-pet-memorials

08/24/2026

What a lovely day at Scheels Dog Days! 🐾 We had such a great time seeing everyone and, of course, meeting all of your amazing pups!

If you stopped by our booth and had your picture taken, click the link below to check out all of the great photos! 📸🐶

Thank you to everyone who came out and made the day so special! We loved seeing you all! 🐾🤍

Also a BIG shout out to for donated the couch and rug for our backdrop!

Photo collection by Hugs at Home

08/21/2026

Even though his time was short, the love between them was enormous. ❤️
Some connections are measured not by the amount of time, but by how deeply we are loved. Jack Jack was truly, deeply loved; and he multiplied that love right back. 🐾🤍

08/15/2026

Stop by Dog Days at Scheels! 🐾

Come say hi, meet the team, and bring your pets or family by for a picture! 📸🐶🤍 We’ll be there to answer questions, chat about our animals, and connect with our community.

We’d love to see you! Stop by and say hello! 🐾

07/31/2026

Jake was deeply loved and will always be remembered.

Even when words are few, love leaves a lasting imprint. Their presence shaped a life, filled quiet moments, and will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved them.
Gone from sight, never from love.

07/31/2026

Bentley's family loved him immensely. Lisa wanted to share a few words:

"Bentley came into our lives as a five week old puppy back in the late fall of 2012... He spent the next, almost fourteen years sleeping between my husband and I. This favorite things in the world were playing ball, catching frisbee, and tugging on his rope toy, we called purple toy, because it was purple. You could tell him to go to his toy box and retrieve any of those three items by name, and he would always bring you back the one you asked for.. Bentley was a friend to everyone who entered our home." (Also for anyone who thought I mixed up and uploaded pictures of Hank, we sre convinced they are brothers.)