I’m very sad to report that my best friend Roddy passed away after battling kidney disease for several weeks.

Roddy was a silly silly dude who thoroughly enjoyed life and brought me immense joy and happiness. Losing him was heart-breaking and I will miss him dearly, but I feel so grateful to have had him in my life. His clowning around and silly antics made the whole world around him laugh hysterically and he was always ready to cheer me up when I needed cheering. He had mastered the art of lounging and made it his mission to help the rest of us chill out with him.

Roddy was a very special little guy with special needs and a big big personality. He was truly unique and his sense of humor made him friends wherever he went. He was the most popular dog at the vet’s office. He’d have folks coming to greet him that even I hadn’t met, but of course Roddy was already best pals with. And everyone in my building knew exactly who he was – I’m just known as Roddy’s mom . After he passed, one of his biggest fans noted that he was one in a million. I really admired his ability to get through the tough times with humor and ease. He truly never let any of his health problems get him down. He loved making fun out of the most mundane circumstances, like jumping in a box, nestling into a stack of discarded packing papers, turning an empty drawer into a bed, or plopping himself into my half-packed suitcase. Lounging and clowning were his absolute favorite things, he did them well and often! I will always love him and will never forget the infinite joy he brought me, he’s with me every day and I know he lives in the hearts of many others too.

Mandy Miller