This is my precious fur baby Trip. My absolute loyal buddy of 8+ years. Sadly he lost his battle with life this morning. He was we believe about 4 when we got him making him probably a bit over 12 these days. We were his 3rd family. His first family abused him, and his second family returned him stating they didn't have enough time to take care of him. The Humane Society and we believe most likely they didn't know how to care for and rehabilitate an abused creature as well as stated and realized they were in over their heads. This was not our first precious creature to help to have come from a nasty situation so we understood what was needed to help and love him. Trippo was not the smarted Beagle I've ever had, he's a bit of dork, but he was the most loyal creature you could ever have and I loved him dearly. (I have had mostly Dachshunds and Beagles my whole life). He became very attached, and had much separation anxiety when I left the house. He wasn't excited when anyone left but sang to his people by the door when I was gone. We actually had to give him anti-anxiety chews when I'd be gone to help tone things down. I was his buddy and protector and he was for sure my buddy too. When I was home wherever I went he went, he even guarded the bathroom door when I was doing my thing, LOL.

The reason for this fundraiser is because it breaks me but I simply do not have enough cash to take care of his final expenses. Life just is never simple and everything love happening at once. Therefore, I must turn to the world to help me in this moment take care of this need and bring his remains home to us. The crematorium is working with us during this horrible time. Faithful Companion has been amazing, caring, and understanding. Came out to the home, and took the utmost care in retrieving our precious with dignity for preparation. They were wonderful a few years ago when we lost our precious kitty cat Jack. As we do not currently have transportation we needed a service that could come to the home, and I just can't speak enough about how easy they make the already terrible time.

Our backstory: My mother has Schizophrenia with Dementia and requires a lot of care. There are times she needs things insurance doesn't cover or has needed to be hospitalized in the last year for various reasons including a Heart Attack this past fall. The expenses have exhausted our savings. More recently we just had to replace the washer within the last two weeks, acquire some additional durable medical equipment that is not covered by Medicare, provide some additional care for doggo, and rent a truck to close our storage unit because they jacked up the rent and could no longer afford it. It all has just completely wiped us out and I have nothing left right now to deal with this unexpected additional expense of our precious baby. The timing just couldn't be worse, and I don't have any other resources to fall back on because we've had to already use them during this time.

What is the money being used for? Trip's cremation, retrieval, return, and a paw print. Any additional funds over what we have requested if received will be used to offset some of the additional recent expenses, or in excess be sent to the Humane Society of Summit County in his memory. We will honor your donation as a grateful and humble family, seeking to bring closure to their fur baby's time on this earth. Please enjoy some of these additional memories of our precious Trip.

Car ride time is never complete without our blanky, "umm Dad you forgot to lay it out nice the way I like it" (even though I'll fluff it anyhow and put it where I want).

Yes I am handsome aren't I, ok so I posed for your silly photo, snack?

Momma provides the ultimate prize, cookie!

Um, you just came from the kitchen, what about me, you have something for me right?

You dare disturb my nap?

You only think this is your bed I have possession of it, there for my bed, k thx.

Rest well sweet baby, Momma, me, and Grandma will love you always in our hearts.