ᑕ ᗩ ᑎ ᗪ I — 𝟚𝟘𝟘𝟟 – 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟜
The only thing that I could not protect you from was time, my precious girl
On July 6th, 2024 we said goodbye to my best friend in the comfort of our home
The grief & gratitude i’m grappling between feels unsurmountable, but I know that is the price of embracing a treasured pet. She was my soul dog. My loving companion for 17 full years – through every heartbreak, hardship, transition & milestone. I locked eyes with her when I was just 17 years old & I just knew that she was meant to be mine. I devoted exactly half of my life to her and it was worth every moment, cent & sacrifice just to experience the unconditional love that we shared.
She was so full of life up until this last winter. When I found out I was in remission after my recent battle with cancer, she then began her slow decline. It was like she was holding on to see me through to the other side. I’m so thankful – she was my greatest comfort in my greatest battle. I could see in her eyes that she was tired – Her quality of life was dimming more each week. It was so hard to come to this decision because I’d keep her forever if I could, but we just knew. It’s a painful pill to swallow knowing that the hardest thing is sometimes the right thing – but I loved her that much. She deserved dignity & we had to do right by her & not let her suffer or fade anymore. She is probably the closest to a child I will ever have. She was always enough. She always will be.
I gave her the best life that I possibly could and I take great comfort in having no regrets in that. I’m so blessed to have had 17 full years with her. I know that some day this pain will be replaced with beautiful memories – But right now… I just miss my girl. She has been the joy of my life & the one I lean on when things get tough. I’ve lost a piece of myself – But it makes sense, because she was truly an extension of my soul. She was family. It feels unfathomable to be without her, but I now have to learn how. Saying that she will forever take up a space in my heart is putting it lightly. She stomped her sweet little paws all over it.
Thank you so much to Compassion At Home, Paradise Animal Hospital & Wellness Centre & Veterinary Specialty Centre of Newfoundland & Labrador & Angel Paws for all of their kind support and loving care over all of these years.
I couldn’t have dreamed of a more perfect dog. She was so special. Nothing will ever take your place, my girl. I will love, cherish & miss you forever, my Candi
Pet parents: Leanne & Sean
Siblings: Sugar
Favourite toys: Timmy
Birth/gotcha date: 2007-06-02
Death date: 2024-07-06
Favourite Activity: Walks, Treats, Snuggles, Car rides, Dinner time, People watching
Favourite food: Chicken, Salmon, Beef, Greenies, Liver Bites, Jays chews
Least favourite thing: Being alone (and she never was)
Friends: Candi was a friend to everyone!
