In memoriam: Roscoe (the great)

I first introduced you to Roscoe in this post dated: April 19,2021 and mentioned him again in this post: March 17, 2022

Their page : Roscoe and Maggie's adventures

Once upon a time I was obsessed with only Cattle Dogs/Heelers. I belonged to a few ACD Facebook groups for these crazy dogs.   
I began to notice posts of this one dog. He sat and watched TV.  He literally sat there in front of the TV and focused on whatever was on the screen.  He would even "critique" when he wasn't a fan of what he was watching. 

Seeing that there was a page devoted to this dude, I checked it out. Not only was this dog a TV lover, he was obsessed with trains.  Additionally, he was cantankerous. He was awesome.    Seriously, I adored seeing posts about this guy.   
We even sent him some gifts for Christmas.   I was that invested.  

The page was actually devoted to him, Roscoe, his sister Maggie, & their surly poodle brother Eugene.  Each character grew on me & I held great affection for them from afar. 

MAGGIE

Sadly, Maggie passed a few years ago.  Having lost a number my pups, I know how heart wrenching this is.  Susie, the Momma to this crazy bunch, is a gifted writer & shares her thoughts and feelings.   I felt for her and just can't imagine going through that again.   

With Maggie over the rainbow bridge, we got to watch Roscoe's antics & Eugene's surliness.  I see a lot of Peryn in Roscoe.  They want things their way-- they're are NOT fans of doing anything different.  Even though he was a dog on a screen that I never met, I fell in love with this dude.   
Susie's posts of the things he did or did not do made me smile.   Her story telling of the things that the two of them did made you feel like you were there.    

Again, I have never met them, but I felt like he was one of mine.  Eugene was 19 & Roscoe 17.  
Eugene began to really go downhill this year and sadly we all said Goodbye with Susie as he crossed August 15, 2022.  

Leaving only Roscoe.  
She continued to share Roscoe with us after Eugene's crossing.  She even began sharing a new character, Arlo- a foster she was caring for.    Entertaining as always with snippets of reality mixed in with Roscoe's decline.  My heart hurt reading & knowing the clock was running out. 

ARLO

Sadly, last night she posted that Roscoe let her know it was time.  I started bawling immediately.  We've been there. When your fluffy best friend/child is done, they let you know.   It's painful. It's devastating. And at the same time, you do all you can to relieve them of the pain.   It hurts, it really does, but when you love a soul like theirs you do all you can to help them. 

As I've stated, never met Susie and never met Roscoe, Maggie, Eugene, or even Arlo--yet I share in her loss.

I want to make sure you all know of this Unique dog & his crazy obsessions.  I want to make sure he's remembered and loved. 

Susie- Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for sharing your bunch of unique & crazy balls of fur.  It's been a gift to have a peek into yours & their lives. 
We are sorry for your loss.  Know he (they all were) greatly loved.   

Run free Roscoe. Enjoy your reunion with Maggie & Eugene.  Watch over your Momma. 

Please be sure to visit : 

https://www.facebook.com/Roscoesadventures

Let me introduce you to ...

Roscoe and Maggie Adventures

ALL photos taken from the FB page  Roscoe and Maggie's Adventures

soooo  When we first adopted Peryn, I joined a number of FB groups for Cattle Dogs.   Often a post would be shared from a page named Roscoe and Maggie's adventures.  

Roscoe a very intriguing Blue heeler with an affection for watching TV & trains.

Maggie was his beautiful Red heeler sister & BFF. Think Peryn & Lada. 

Thrown in is an occasional showing from Eugene, their poodle brother. 

I don't know what it is about him, but he reminds me so much of what Peryn would be like as an old man. 

His Momma, Susie, posts very regularly and the posts really make me smile. Her stories of the things he does or her memories only make you fall for this dude (and siblings) even more than you already have at that point. 

He just intrigued me.  Eventually I was intrigued enough to follow the FB Page.  

I totally adore this old man so I am telling you--> FOLLOW HIM HERE

In addition to watching TV, this dude has a love for Trains.   Now my crew gets all bent out of shape if we're stopped by a train for any reason because we aren't moving.  Not this guy. 

What struck me about these posts was this Blue Cattle Dog LOVED watching TV.  I mean seriously would just sit there and watch the TV. Dude watches more TV than I do!

If you've been on FB for awhile & follow any dogs page, you may have seen this picture as a meme with the words "Since you're going to be here awhile...."  or maybe some other wording.

This is the original  and that handsome devil is the one & only ROSCOE. 

Anyone with a dog, especially a Cattle dog is well aware that you no longer use the rest room alone.  The picture is perfect in what it represents.  So remember, if you see this picture as a meme--Credit goes to Roscoe and Maggie's Adventures.

Maggie May

Sadly she said goodbye to her beautiful Maggie on Valentines Day of 2020.  The loss of a beloved companion is so hard. No matter how many times. No matter how sudden or planned.  IT SUCKS

The beautiful Maggie pictured here

   

It is also hard to see the siblings that remain deal with the loss of a companion they grew up with.    She was a beauty that is for sure. 

Last night's post & story is one of those anecdotes that just makes you fall even more for this handsome fella.

Eugene
Rounding out the original trio is Eugene the poodle.  You'll find  tidbits & pictures of Eugene the poodle sprinkled throughout the page.

  He's still a loveable member of this "dream team."  Here he is pictured. 

In December we sent them some gifts and one of them definitely joined his growing pile of favorites.   

It's the blue Yeti as seen in this photo. I also got my guys the same thing (one for each) and it did not last 10 minutes.  Roscoe's lasted months: 

So there you have it, if you've enjoyed viewing my kiddoes all this time I know you will LOVE checking out this handsome fella.