I know that many of you were probably familiar with him and knew just how great of a dog he was. He loved everyone he encountered, and everyone he encountered loved him just as much.
He was playful and always had to be around people--no matter what. He was so eager to be with people that he’d follow us into the bathroom at times. He had an insatiable appetite and started eating Tacos from Taco Bell before the Taco Bell Dog ad campaign. But more than just that, he was loyal and always there for our family.
I still remember going to the middle of nowhere to pick up the runt of the pack. I can still see his little face in the corner, shy and terrified. I remember coming up with names for our new dog on the ride back, and our family finally settling on the choice of ‘Rocko.’ I’ll remember lying in bed with him just a few years ago, knowing that I wouldn’t ever find a more loyal and loving dog.
My mom, my dad and I were all present when he died. He died peacefully and with as little pain as possible. It’s a shock that this all happened so fast--just a few weeks ago he was still running around and being his usual self. It’s hard, but we know that he had a great life. The memories are endless. I know that years from now I’ll be able to sit back and smile just thinking about all the wonderful times we had with him.
We’re going to miss you, Rocky. Rest in peace.
