Bruce passed away peacefully Friday, July 7, in the arms of his human mom. He is survived by his people, Sammi, Justin, Shea, and Xander; 2 dog siblings, Emma and Rufus, and 3 cat siblings, Jessie, Captain Sparklepaws, and Nebula.
Bruce was born a country boy in rural Georgia, just east of Eufaula, AL. Adopted at the wee age of 8 weeks, Bruce spent the next 16 years traveling the world. By his first birthday, he called Germany home, where he went on many adventures. He traveled the streets of Trier, Idar-Oberstein, and Baumholder.
Bruce spent 2008 getting chubby with Sammi, while Justin was deployed to Iraq. When his first human sibling arrived, Bruce was less than impressed, although he soon realized that with tiny humans come ample snacks.
Bruce spent 2009 in New York, at Grandma Donna’s house, where he was put on a strict diet and quickly lost the extra weight he gained during Sam’s pregnancy.
2010 brought a move back to Georgia, and a second tiny human, who was always willing to trade goldfish for dog food. Bruce was happy to take any snacks given to him, whether he planned on eating them or not. Many a pizza crust and pancake were not-so-secretly hidden in the couch cushions.
In 2012 Bruce moved with his family to Kentucky, where he lived a more carefree life. He enjoyed sleeping in until noon, and being used as a foot rest by tiny humans.
By 2018, Bruce entered into retirement in Alabama. His playing years were behind him, but he still enjoyed his daily meanders in the yard. When he celebrated his 16th birthday in February, it was apparent that his dreams of driving a hot pink jeep was simply unrealistic, as his sight was mostly gone.
Bruce enjoyed 16 years of warm laps, tiny human love and manhandling, and an unbelievable amount of popcorn, cheese, and cauliflower. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him, but he lived an absolutely incredible life.
RIP little Bruce. You were a very good boy and your humans will certainly miss you.
Hey Sam, so sorry to learn of Bruce’s passing. He lived a nice long life, and was well loved by all.