Hannibal Keaveny

Hannibal Keaveny was born on January 22, 1992. He was an adorable puppy and grew into the most handsome guy. He was the most loyal friend you could ever hope for and loved being a dog. If you tried to get him up on the furniture he would hop down right away and look at you with eyes that seemed to say "No, thank you, I am a dog and prefer my spot right here on the floor" - you just couldn't get him to do it. I remember that he used to pull me on my roller skates as a kid. I could go anywhere with him and be safe. You just didn't mess with a girl when she was with her big rottie, Hannibal! He lived as part of our family for many years and was the big man on campus until he started showing his age. That was when his sister Caliya and brother Cyrus watched over us and he enjoyed his retirement, playing ball and relaxing. His back legs started to go on him and his handsome face slowly turned grey and thin. But still he would play ball until he could not walk anymore. I think he lived for "the ball". My parents were faced with the sudden and difficult decision to let him go and he passed peacefully on March 11, 2006. Our family had the honor of knowing the greatest dog there ever was for 14 years and shared many great memories of him. The legend of Hannibal will live forever to all those who knew him. Those who didn't truly missed out. We miss you Bubba.

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Brook
10/07/2007

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	Hannibal, Thank You for all the years of watching over your family.I have never had a better dog. You were the Best! I always trusted you to take care of Brook on all your road trips.I hope you can forgive me for the decision that i never wanted to make.I held out for 1 1/2 years when Dr. DeCosta made me aware you needed her final help. I refused and insisted on all the meds until it was clear to me on your final day you could no longer take what your body was doing to you. I called your sweet Doctor and that Saturday we drove you for your last day on this earth. Bruce stayed with you till you became very sleepy and could not bear anymore.Your Beautiful Doctor took you out of your pain.Brook was very upset with me that i did not call her so that she could be with you. It was saturday and the end of the hospitals day and i knew i did not want anyone but Dr. Decosta to take care of you because i would not have had the guts if i waited.It was the hardest thing that i ever had to do.I love you Hannibal. After 14 years i remember filling your food bowl and realizing you were gone.I had you almost has long has it takes to raise a child.Your so loyal and you loved your family.I'll never forget when you 1st heard Ashley speak her 1st words. You loved it! You would run beside her on her bike and just loved having a child around.You loved having new puppys too. always the wise one. Caliya would not stop looking for you. It broke my heart.We recently lost Caliya and Thank God i did not have to make the same decision for her. But you taught me something. Never say never.I did it because i loved my big boy. Always in my heart. Love, Denise
Posted by Denise Keaveny on 10/07/2007

	Rest in peace Hannibal. You will always be missed. Love, Ryan
Posted by Ryan on 10/08/2007

	Your were a very handsome boy! I will never forget the time we all lived together at the Pearlite house. You are missed very much!!
Posted by Elizabeth on 10/09/2007

	Hannibal (Bubba), I think you must have broken the longevity record for Rotties, but I'm happy for the extra time with you. I always knew my family was safe with you when I was gone, and when Brook took you with her, we never worried because you were the brave guardian. You were so well behaved we could take you anywhere and you were always a perfect gentleman. If you barked, it was always because something was really wrong and not just to hear yourself. I know you are resting well because you deserve it so much. Love, Your papa, Bruce
Posted by Bruce Keaveny on 10/15/2007

	What an absolutely beautiful boy! He was so handsome and happy! Both he and the family were so fortunate to have such a long time together (although, it's never really long enough, I know). From the heartfelt and sentimental words to the beautiful vision that is Hannibal, this pup was clearly a bundle of love and joy in your lives. Our hearts go out to all of you and to the little guy's precious soul. My his face, heart and all the memories be forever etched in your hearts.
Posted by Dori, Anthony & Brandi on 12/09/2007