On this Memorial Monday, we remember sweet Lacey Roo, who crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on March 16, 2024
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After 16 years together, we said Goodbye to our sweet Lacey Roo.
When we visited the rescue, our first impression of Lacey was that of her dragging the rescuer down before dashing around the play yard like a racehorse. My husband immediately said, "I want her!"
I was less sure as I watched her fly past us at Mach 10, replying, "What?! I haven't even seen what she looks like yet!"
Despite my initial hesitation, we welcomed her into our home, quickly adding "Roo" to her name due to her kangaroo-like bouncing. She'd zip around the backyard so fast that she'd ricochet from one wall to the next — which we called "Nascar-ing off the walls."
Her boundless, energetic spirit charmed some and overwhelmed others, yet no one could resist falling in love with her. Watching her sprint alongside my bike was nothing short of breathtaking. Despite my best efforts, I couldn't keep up with her lightning-fast pace. She loved to run.
As the years went by, her need for long runs lessened and regular walks sufficed, but she never really slowed down. She became a big sister when she helped welcome our three children into the world, teaching them about love and the pure joy of having a dog.
Our girls have never known life without our sweet Lacey Roo, and though she's no longer with us, her memory remains.
We'll always treasure moments like wrestling with blankets, endless cuddles without regard for personal space and her signature Nascar moves with wall-climbing adventures—she never failed to bring love and laughter into our home. Her mesmerizing blue eyes lined with black and her heart of gold will forever hold a place in our hearts.
I know we got the share our lives with her longer than most, but it never seems long enough. A sweet soul like hers should stay a light in this world for much longer. She will be forever missed. Forever loved.
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