Support Katy and Booker: Honor Stone's Legacy

In Loving Memory of Stone – Help Us Support Katy and Booker

In August 2019, Katy spent countless hours trying to catch a stray dog roaming a cemetery. No one ever came forward to claim him — and that was just fine. Because Stone had already found his forever home.

Over the years, Stone became a legend. Whether he was flashing his mischievous grin, striking his now-iconic “human couch pose,” or putting on a little drama for attention, he had a way of capturing hearts. He wasn’t just Katy and Booker’s dog — he became part of all of our lives.

As friends of Katy and Booker, we share in their heartbreak and mourn the loss of this unforgettable soul. In his final days, Stone received the same fierce love and dedication that brought him home years ago — including extensive medical care to keep him comfortable and give him a fighting chance.

To help ease the burden of those costs, we — Angela, Rachel, Bria, and I — have created this fundraiser.

If Stone ever made you smile, or if you simply want to honor the love between a person and their dog, please consider making a donation in his memory.

Every bit helps, and every dollar is a thank-you to a dog who gave his whole heart.

From Katy:

As I sit here reflecting on the last 6 years with Stone I’m having a multitude of feelings. I am completely crushed, like my heart has been ripped out. I am grateful and honored to have been loved by him. I am angry that it was cut so short. I have unimaginable guilt.

I’m also reminded that in life there are facts… and then there is the truth.

The facts are…

I rescued him

I sat in a cemetery for hours on the wet ground earning his trust so that I could get him to safety.

We gave him a good home

He was loved… a lot.

He had a warm bed and never missed a meal.

But the TRUTH is he gave us more than we could ever give him.

He taught me so much about dogs. He taught me that dogs are allowed to be imperfect. It’s ok if they don’t immediately love every person they meet. It’s not a flaw. It’s a preference that deserves to be respected, and part of my job as his person was to advocate for him, not “fix” him. He was already perfect the way he was.

Stone helped in the rehab of countless foster dogs that came through our home. When they arrived scared and unsure of their surroundings he was always the first to greet them, help them feel comfortable, and when the time was right, engage in play. He made them feel safe and let them know they had friends here. He played a vital role in many dogs journeys to their forever homes.

He had a personality and a smile larger than life. Many said he had the spirit of a human. No matter what mood I was in he could ALWAYS make me laugh and he seemed to know just the right times to break out his ridiculous toothy grin. I could really use that right now.

He captured the hearts of so many people he never even met via social media. He never knew it but he brought joy and entertainment to so many with his shenanigans. Even when he was just chilling on the couch watching his favorite shows. I wish I knew the exact number of smiles and laughter hes responsible for. I know for certain it’s a lot.

He loved us endlessly, with his entire heart, and showed us every day. The amount of affection he showed was unmatched. If you were lucky enough to be part of his small circle you know that when he loved you he loved hard. And you felt it (mostly cause all 80 lbs of him was laying on top of you, but also in your soul).

He was grandma’s favorite, and she was his. From day one he loved her and she was the first person he ran to when we visited. When I would try to prevent him from laying on her she would say “leave him!”. My hope is that they are together again. That he is right where he wants to be laying on top of her and all you can see are her tiny legs sticking out.

There will never be another dog like Stone. He was one in a billion. He was special. Our world will never be the same without him.

Rest easy my boy, I will love you forever and an eternity. Thank you for picking us to be your people. It is truly an honor. You made an impact on this world and your memory will be kept alive as long as I’m breathing.