08/03/2026
There are no words that truly prepare you for the heartbreak of saying goodbye far too soon.
Just one week ago, Rosie started feeling under the weather. We thought we were dealing with something as simple as a tooth abscess. Instead, we were blindsided with the diagnosis of an incredibly aggressive lymphoma. Yesterday, at only 15 months old, our sweet Rosie crossed the Rainbow Bridge, and our hearts are shattered.
From the very beginning, Rosie was different. She was special.
She had a nose that couldn’t be taught, a drive that couldn’t be manufactured, and instincts that every bird dog owner dreams of. She was a true natural. Just last Sunday, she was solid, pointing a wild quail in our yard—a moment we’ll forever be grateful to have witnessed, even captured on camera, never knowing it would be one of our last hunts together.
But Rosie was so much more than an exceptional hunting dog.
She was the spunky, mischievous soul who somehow always managed to steal the Chuckit thrower. She brought life into every room, and now the silence in our house is deafening. Every time we walk past your favorite gingerbread man toy, the tears come all over again.
At Pocket Pointers, our dogs have never been “just dogs.” They are not tools or equipment. They are family. They share our homes, our adventures, our successes, and our hearts. Each one leaves a mark that can never be replaced, and Rosie leaves behind footprints far bigger than her 15 months on this earth.
One day, when our time here is done, we’ll make sure our hunting boots are laced up before we walk through Heaven’s gates. We know exactly where you’ll be—standing perfectly still, locked on point, patiently waiting for us to catch up. And what a hunt that will be.
Until our next hunt, Rosie Roo.
There will be another puppy someday. There will be another hunting companion. But there will never be another Rosie.
To those who were planning to welcome a puppy from Rosie’s future litter, we will be reaching out over the next few days to share this heartbreaking news personally. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we navigate this unimaginable loss.
Thank you to everyone who has loved Rosie, prayed for her, and supported us through these last few days. Right now, our hearts are simply trying to heal.
Run hard, hunt wild, and never miss a bird, sweet girl. Just do you.
Until our next hunt. 🧡🐾🪶
