August, 2025 – A heartfelt story of love, loyalty, and letting go is touching hearts across the pet-loving community.

Roxy Lee Codone, a 14-year-old miniature rat terrier, has been a constant companion to her owner for over a decade. Described as a “travel buddy, shadow, and heart,” Roxy has shared life’s every turn — from cross-country road trips to quiet nights at home.

But now, time is showing its toll.

Roxy has been diagnosed with canine dementia. Once full of boundless energy, her tiny legs now tremble, and she struggles with incontinence. Allergies constantly irritate her skin, and her once-familiar scent has changed — not unpleasant, just different, her owner notes. Despite medication like Prednisone, Roxy’s quality of life is beginning to decline.

“My husband and daughter believe she’s suffering. That it’s time,” the owner confides. “But then… I see her eyes. That sparkle. That tail that still wags just for me.”

It’s a familiar but painful dilemma that pet owners around the world face — when to say goodbye to a cherished friend. Is it love to let them go? Or is it love to hold on just a little longer, savoring the glimmers of joy that remain?

As the debate continues within the family, one thing remains certain: Roxy is deeply loved. Her story is a tender reminder of the emotional bond we share with our animals — and how saying goodbye is sometimes the hardest act of love.