Ode To A Beagle Named Rocky
The article reflects on the loss of a beloved Beagle named Rocky, who passed away due to cancer. The author shares the suddenness of Rocky's decline and the joy he brought to their family and strangers alike. It serves as a reminder to cherish loved ones and the fleeting nature of life.
- ▪Rocky was a 12-year-old Beagle who was diagnosed with cancer shortly before his passing.
- ▪The author and their family were unaware of Rocky's illness until a recent vet visit revealed multiple masses in his abdomen.
- ▪Rocky was known for his ability to bring joy to those around him, often stopping people in the street to admire him.
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Rocky in one of his many male model poses. (photo by John Merline) Culture Ode To A Beagle Named Rocky John MerlineMay 20, 2026Add comment We normally don’t use this space for personal announcements. That isn’t the purpose or mission of Issues & Insights. But, since we answer to no one but ourselves, we can break our own rules. On Saturday, our family lost our 12-year-old Beagle, Rocky, to cancer. We didn’t even know he had cancer until a week before. Happiness defined. After a recent move, we’d taken Rocky to a new vet for a wellness check and mentioned that his eating habits had recently changed. Instead of his normal voracious appetite – so voracious that we had to buy a dish designed to slow down eating – he would occasionally turn his nose up at the food.
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