Onyx Dobe Jr.

ONYX DOBE JR.
November 9, 2013 - August 31, 2014

We will always remember the way you stepped on our feet, as if to claim us as your own and make sure we knew you were there to protect us.  We will never forget your energy and how you paced and paced back and forth, room to room, making sure you knew where everyone was and what we were up to.  We will reminisce about how much you LOVED kids.  Your most comfortable, enjoyable place was with children.  If ever we had play dates in our home, all you wanted was to be with the kids- -TOUCHING the kids.  You were such a cuddly teddy bear!  And oh, how our kids loved you.  One day at the park, Teryn got hurt and when he came crying to me, all he wanted was you.  "I want Onyx," he cried.  Ryder loved to roam outside with you.  You never left his side. There were a few times when he got out of the yard and wandered down and around the corner.  He was returned to us by strangers, and you were always with him.  But the one who loved you most was Adria.  You two had something special.  You were going to be the most protective brother she ever had.  That's what makes me the saddest.  We often imagined the years to come with you in our family- -the good times we would have and the powerful bond we would all share.  We will never forget you.  I, especially, will never forget you.  As the one with the responsibility of training you, I was by far your toughest, even meanest family member.  But regardless of how many times I got after you about licking, jumping, running out the door, staying out of the kitchen, staying in your kennel, laying down, staying off the furniture, etc. etc. etc., you were the most loyal to me.  You always listened, you always protected, and you always loved me.  Unconditionally.  There has been something missing in our home since you've been gone.  We think of you often and miss you more than we expected.  You will never be replaced.