On Tuesday, my sweet girl Ruby—my heart, my shadow, my constant for 19 beautiful years—crossed over the rainbow bridge.

Nineteen years of unconditional love, of shared moments both big and small. She was more than a pet. She was family. She was home.

It’s hard to put into words what a life like hers meant. The joy in her eyes, the warmth of her presence, the quiet comfort of knowing she was always there. Through every season of my life, Ruby was by my side.

Now, there is a silence where her paws used to patter. An ache where her head used to rest. But even in this grief, I hold on to the love—the purest, most loyal love I’ve ever known.

What a life. What a love.

I miss her more than words can say. But I know she’s at peace now, running free, young again, waiting at the rainbow bridge.

Rest well, my beautiful Ruby.
You were, and always will be, so deeply loved. ❤️🐾