Sad News

I am heartbroken to share that our beloved Daisy had to leave the earth. It was sudden and unexpected, leaving her family less than a day to bid her farewell.

On Friday, Daisy was clearly off and her gums were pale (always a bad sign — make sure you know what is normal for your dog). By the end of the day she had been diagnosed with a bleeding splenic mass. She left for the Rainbow Bridge early on Saturday morning, with love and gratitude for her well-loved life.

Daisy was one of the most perfect dogs I have ever known. Her temperament was her Super Power — it was simply perfection. She always reminded me of her great-great-grandmother, Mrs. Maize, who had the same steady, kind personality.

Daisy was exceptional. Truly.

And that means her loss is exceptionally felt 💔

Please rest your heart and mind on our wonderful, beloved, and exceptional girl, gone too soon with pieces of our hearts trailing behind her.

Pool Party

Bright Star Atlas and his family invited our family over for dinner and pool fun 🙏🩷

Sparkle was all in — literally!

Capella also loves to swim and so she did some laps as well.

Lincoln, Berkeley, and Capella

Atlas did not get the swimming gene but kept a close eye on his sister. Apparently, he fancies himself the lifeguard 🛟

This is a quick series of photos. Capella was heading out on another lap while Atlas dutifully ensured her safety.

And then he misjudged his step and suddenly just fell in.

Did he realize how fun it is to swim, you wonder? The look on his face provides the answer.

He flailed wildly and stood up in the pool in a panic. Some lifeguard!

He was quickly rescued by his human.

“I meant to do that,” he assured everyone.

So Atlas did not really enjoy the pool part of the pool party but the whipped cream part?

His favorite!

Happy Monday, Friends!