04/28/2026
2013-2026, Chloe.
Oh girl, how do we say goodbye to you? You who loved so effortlessly and fully, you of the full-body flops and disgusting breath, you of the endless small-spoon naps and marching in the kitchen and one sliding tripod leg on wooden floors. You, my best friend of over a decade, confidant, nap partner, happiest pup to ever stick her head out of a car window. It was an honor to care for you in these last months.
I’m not religious, but when you left us yesterday I felt the essence that is YOU rise up in the air and swirl away. I like to think you’re everywhere now, in every large field meant for running, on every soft surface, and fast asleep in all good patches of light. The hole left in our hearts and lives is immeasurable, but you are without pain and will never suffer. I am so glad we could do that for you, even though saying goodbye was the hardest thing I’ve ever done.
Little buddy, always and forever. You are my heart and soul even if you’re not here physically. We will always miss you.
If you’re reading this and you have a dog, a cat, a bunny, or any creature you love, hug them. Hug them hard. And if you’ve lost your heart, please send up a cosmic message that Chloe is with them now and would really, really like some yak cheese and a cuddle battle.
