NEWPORT NEWS - On Monday, April 22, 2013, Mrs. Anna Rosebud Riddick Slade took her Master's hand and went to her heavenly home.She was the first of thirteen ...

Rosebud was more than “just a dog” to Ellen. From the day Anna McRoberts, co-producer of the Disney movie, “Santa Buddies,” gifted 16-week-old Rosebud to Ellen, then 5, they were best friends.