Good-bye Lady Bug Red Raspberry.....

Today was one of the hardest days Ann Marie and I have faced since we married over seven years ago. Lady Bug Red Raspberry, Ann Marie's faithful sidekick for nearly 14 years old died today at home with everyone surrounding her and holding her paw. Lady had suffered from a form of cognitive dementia for more than a year which caused her to wander aimlessly around the house at all hours of the night, and along with her limited sight and hearing made us prepare ourselves for the inevitable. We had our longtime veterinarian and friend Dr. Edwards from Noah's Ark come to the house and assist us in putting Lady Bug to sleep and out of the suffering she was enduring. Lady was a wonderful puppy, a great dog and a loyal friend. She will be sadly missed here in our home as well as at the home of the Maynard's in Chapel Hill and the Kennedy's in Sanford. Lady leaves behind two very lucky but saddened owners, a 2 year old companion in our daughter Savannah, her arch nemesis McGuire (Boston Terrier) and a loving little sister in Patches (Jack Russell). Lady Bug will be buried at the home of my parents where we can visit her no matter where life takes us.

Thank you for being the best doggie that a owner could ask for.......We love you!

Michael, Ann Marie, Savannah, Patches and Mac