Dixie Mae Barnas
Dixie Mae Barnas, aka Big Momma, crossed the rainbow bridge peacefully in her home surrounded by her humans and sister dog on January 2, 2024. Her age was guesstimated to be around 11 years old. She was a Bluetick Coonhound.
Dixie was adopted November 23, 2014 from HoundSong Rescue into the Barnas family. She had been rescued by HoundSong from deplorable conditions in South Virginia, pregnant and severely malnourished. While in transit to her foster family in the Midwest she delivered her babies at a hotel. Robin Williams had recently died so her temporary name was Wendy and her pups had names from the movie Hook.
Once adopted, Dixie immediately bonded to her sister Beagle, Mabel. They have been the best of friends through the years with a bond so special it was obvious to anyone who saw them together. They tried to go on an adventure or 2 over the years by escaping the underground fence together. The two of them were always snuggled close at night, often looking more like a pretzel of limbs than 2 dogs.
In true hound fashion Dixie was a Houdini dog. She escaped every kennel/crate there ever was and then proceeded to bust Mabel out of a separate kennel as well. This led to her dad building them a “safe room” with tiled floors and walls as well a steel exterior door to keep them contained while we were away from home. The room has a window and is equipped with an Alexa for background music.
Dixie loved the outdoors and basking in the sunshine. She was the best camping companion and went on all the hikes. Thunderstorms and fireworks were her enemy which meant she would look for small spaces in closets or hampers to hide. She was an amazing garage dog while dad tinkered outdoors, napping in the driveway or on her garage bed. She would bay loudly at any and all neighbors walking by, delivery trucks, the garbage man, etc in case we weren’t aware there was possible imminent danger so close. If said danger approached the house she thought she had made a new best friend because she loved all people, and the Coonhound in her meant she would put her front paws up on everyone in greeting for a hug but looking like she was treeing a raccoon. She had the best soft, long hound ears that touched the water when she drank, and she had one single black mark on her left side in the shape of a heart.
Dixie is survived by her dad Eddie, mom Sabrina, sister Madie, brother Arlo, and sister dog Mabel.
She will be forever missed and we will carry her in our hearts always. We ask that you give your pets extra treats and love in memory of her - she was truly a lover of food and all the snuggles.
Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services.
Buggy, age 5 years old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on May 5th 2026. Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services. Buggy was an amazing girl, every time someone would walk through the door she would instantly start wagging her tail and run up to you. I will miss cuddling her every night. Anytime I was sad or I would cry, she would lick my face to make me feel better. The one time she escaped, we found her outside barking at a stranger who was just trying to help bring her home. She was a sleepy little girl who absolutely loved her naps every chance she got.
Boots, age 8 years old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on May 15th 2026. Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services. Bootsie always needed to lay on my back whenever I was laying on my stomach. She always looked grumpy but behind her grumpy face she was the most loving girl. She is deeply missed at home.
Jax, age 19 years old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on June 11th 2026. Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services. Jax loved to go on walks and car rides any chance he got. We would make Jax his own special dinners every night because he was so spoiled and loved to the fullest. He was very smart and the absolute sweetest boy you'll ever meet. Until we meet again at The Rainbow Bridge.
Pickle, age 3 years old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on May 28th 2026. Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services. Miss Mama would alwys find the most random spots to sleep in and you always had to search for her. If she chose your lap, she'd refuse to leave no matter what you tried. She also was able to sneak out and came back and gifted me 4 beautiful kittens. She absolutely loved people so much but she did not care much else for anything unless it was a toy with a feather. She will truly be missed dearly. Until we meet again at The Rainbow Bridge.
Tiberius Cesear Augustus (Auggie Doggy) 11 1/2 Auggie Doggy was born on January 1, 2015 in Ohio. At 8 weeks old he took a long car ride with his sister Mia to Northern Indiana where they met their forever adoptive moms Christine and Deb. Auggie spent the next 11 1/2 years with the Schaver's being terribly spoiled. He always had kids to play with and lots of love. He loved everyone he ever met, and everyone loved him. He loved sitting on mom's lap helping her post Daily Dose of Auggie pics. He often nose bopped people in the hip to get a head or ear rub, he loved his ears rubbed. He always had to be where the action was if there were people around, he was in the middle of them. The only thing in life he wasn't fond of was his feline fur brother Chaos Charlie he would walk as far away from him as he could. Auggie passed peacefully wrapped in the arms of his mom on June 7, 2026, at Companion Animal Clinic. Auggie is survived by his human mom Christine, human brothers Samuel and Maxwell (Kyah), his fur brothers Yoda and Boris, fur sisters Olive and Bellatrix and so many "aunts" and "uncles". He is predeceased his human dad Brad, feline fur brother Chaos Charlie and canine fur sister Mia. The Schaver's would like to thank all of friends who helped with puppy sitting, physical therapy and everything else over the years. Special thanks to Dr. Kathleen Smith at Companion Animal Clinic who was his vet his entire life. A true gentle giant who will be greatly missed. Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services.
Iris, age 7 months old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on April 6th 2026. Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services.
Brody, age 11 years old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on April 7th 2026. Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services.
Otto, age 10 years old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on April 3rd 2026. Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services.
Otis, age 10 years old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on April 3rd 2026. Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services.
Chloe, age 16 years old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on April 1st 2026. Cremation services accorded. Arrangements entrusted to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services.
