Our beloved Bichon, Diva, crossed the Rainbow Bridge at 8:25am on November 03, 2025, peacefully in the arms of her Daddy, Brian. She was 17 years, 10 months 14 days old.
I was born on a Thursday in December on the 20th at 5am,, 2007, to parents Tinkerbelle and Brutus, in McKinney, Texas.

I was the only one and they say I was a very fat baby. I first opened my eyes and ears to see and hear the world around me on Sunday, January 11, 2008. My favorite thing was Momma’s smorgasbord. No waiting or sharing with siblings!!! I took my first step on Friday, January 17th, and I was so glad that my belly was so big as it cushioned me when I fell, which was all the time. My first tooth came on Sunday the 19th and you know what that meant…REAL FOOD was not far off, though Momma’s milk was still the best. By the end of January, I could run, jump, play, eat, drink water, bark, and growl. I was a Big Girl now!

Over the course of the next almost 18 years, I was Queen Diva of the house, protecting the home and my human pets, Brian and Rickey, my grandmother, Rebecca, as well as my younger siblings, Sebastian, Caesar, and Samson. Sadly, Sebastian crossed the Rainbow Bridge in 2024 at the age of 16, and Caesar crossed in 2025 at the age of 16. Our hearts have ached since then as we all miss those little stinkers. But in order to pass on, one must live a full life, and that they did.

I watched over my family during our moves from Texas to Pennsylvania, to Oklahoma, and finally, thank the Good Lord, back to Texas, where I truly belonged. My favorite meals consisted of meat and potatoes. BBQ brisket and roasted chicken were at the top of the list, though in the last few months, I enjoyed a midnight snack of a jar of meat flavored baby food.

To my human parents, I shall say this…For the past 18 years, I know that you sacrificed much to make certain that I lived as great a life as any dog could. You were always there for me, no matter what. Your love for my brothers and I will never be forgotten. Rest assured that even though I could not speak human, my love for you only grew stronger by the day. And what a wonderful 18 years we shared and which were a true blessing from God.

Alas, I must end my story as I see my brothers waiting for me across that beautiful Rainbow Bridge, motioning me to join them in their unending journey of watching over you, my human family. The three of us will be waiting for you at the crossing to bring us home one last time in order for us to be reunited as a family once more.

In lieu of condolences, we ask that you spend quality time today with your own pet in memory of Diva.