Brazuca was born on April 9, 2009, in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia, the day our story began. From Australia to Brazil, and finally to Canada, wherever I went, she went. She was my shadow, my companion, my home for seventeen beautiful years.
She lived a life full of love, adventure, and devotion, always carrying her favourite little yellow chicken close by. She loved the beach during our days in Australia and Brazil, and once we settled in Canada, her happy place became Bowring Park. She lived for roasted chicken, turned her nose up at anything green, and adored her dear friend, the neighbour’s dog.
She was by my side through every chapter of my life, and the moment my daughter Alice was born, Brazuca chose her as her own, covering her in kisses from day one. Nine of her seventeen years belonged to Alice, and Alice will never remember a single day without her.
When Edmar came into our lives almost four years ago, Brazuca found another soul who loved her like a true father. He cared for her, medicated her, and held her until the very end with all the tenderness in the world.
When her kidneys began to fail, we promised her one thing: that she would leave this world with dignity. And she did, surrounded by love, in our home, in our arms.
A heartfelt thank you to Angel Paws for receiving our precious girl with such compassion and care. From the very first phone call, to the moment Dr. Flynn brought her into your hands, to the day my husband came to pick her up, you treated our family with extraordinary kindness. You comforted us in our most painful moments, and we will forever be grateful that Brazuca was held with such love every step of the way.
Rest now, sweet girl. We will see each other again.
Pet’s name: Brazuca
Nicknames: Zuca
Pet parents: Monicke, Edmar Rodrigues
Siblings: Alice Rodrigues
Favourite toys: Her little yellow chicken
Birth/gotcha date: 2009-04-09
Death date: 2026-05-15
Favourite Activity: Going to the beach when we lived in Australia and Brazil, and walks at Bowring Park here in Canada
Favourite food: Roasted chicken
Least favourite thing: Vegetables
Friends: Our neighbour’s dog
