Ava Raquel Bennett

At 6:30 pm on Sunday I said see ya later to my best friend of 15 years. Her paw in my hand as she took her last breath, my heart shattered in a million pieces. You see, Avadoll wasn’t just a dog to me. She WAS me in dog form. My family will be quick to tell you she had no rules. She never got into trouble nor did I ever have to scold her. She literally was perfection to me. We spent her 15 years on earth loving life. She was more than just my ride or die, my right hand, my solace, my protector and my favorite silent peace, she was my heart. I’ve never had a dog live this long so to say we have been through the fire is an understatement. I got Ava at 6 weeks old from a puppy mill. She knew me better than I knew myself. We shared so much together. To say I miss her doesn’t even begin to describe my heartache. We knew this day was coming and for the last year I have prayed that she would pass at home with no pain. Jesus heard my plea and answered that prayer on Sunday. I held her all day long and told her it was ok. She could go…… I knew she was ready but I also knew my heart wasn’t. We are never prepared to let them go. She knew how much I loved her. I know her pain is gone and mine has only just begun. I wanted to share some pictures of her life with you and ask for prayers as we navigate this life without her.

Ava Raquel Bennett. June 11 2010- August 10 2025