Dog with black fur running on the sand at the beach

Rudy was the very best boy. He found us when he was three and quickly became our beloved fifth family member. Rudy loved his twice-daily walks, beach trips, belly rubs, and all the treats. He could jump so high and took his job of protecting us from rogue squirrels and mail carriers very seriously. As he got older, he became the ultimate snuggler, curling up with us for movie nights and game nights alike.

Rudy was born with an enlarged heart and a murmur fitting, in a way, because his heart was the biggest part of him. The same heart that brought us so much love and joy is what ultimately took him from us. We miss him every day and are endlessly grateful for the time we had and the love he gave us.