For the love of Deucey-Updated

Deucey is our little foundling pup. She goes by many names that she has garnered from strangers and family over the years. One of our favorites is Pup Pup. We went camping last Thanksgiving and stayed at Pedernales Falls State Park. A little boy, only 18 months old couldn't wait each evening when we we take both beagles for a walk. He'd crouch down to her level, and take one stubby finger and stroke her head ever so gently and say "Pup Pup". He'd then proceed to kiss her on her head and for Deucey this was heaven on earth.

It seems wherever she goes, she finds a child who is taken with her. Her calm demeanor puts children, especially those who are scared of dogs, at ease. She only sticks around long enough to get her favorite scratch behind the ear. She never wears out her welcome, rather saving it up for the next one down the road.

She found us about 4 years ago, just months before our 15-year-old beagle, Arizona, passed away. In some ways, she is like a miracle. I would have never gone out to get another dog, especially so late in Arizona's life. However, Arizona seemed pleased to share, and Deucey was pleased to find a home.


Tonight, we had to make the hard decision to let her go. She has given us such joy and love, that all we could do was to hope to make her comfortable and repay her somehow for her generosity and unconditional love. Our hearts are broken, but we know she was ready. She had done her job, it was time to rest.

She was the most gentle and loving soul we had ever met. If you ever met her, you could always see something in her eyes. I tried many times to capture it on camera, but could never do it justice. Perhaps it was an impossible task. These photos come the closest and the one at the top was taken only a few weeks ago.



This is for all the pets in the world who are loved. And for those who haven't found a family to love, may you find your forever home like Deucey did. We love you little Deucey and you will be missed beyond belief.