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Happy 13th Birthday Emily “Mimi” Sue

We’re celebrating Emily’s “bark mitzvah” today; which is to say Mimi has officially turned lucky 13! And we’re beyond grateful because 5 weeks ago this Monday, Emily woke up with two wobbly back legs and a very uncertain future. So … Continue reading

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Emily’s 3 week update

First. Thank you to everyone who shared their love and support during this emotionally challenging time. Three weeks ago this Monday, Emily’s back two legs just stopped working properly. She had trouble standing and could not walk. The path to … Continue reading

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Emily’s wobbly back legs

Today we woke up ready to celebrate my spouse’s birthday, and instead we were greeted with Emily’s wobbly back legs when we took her outside to pee and poop. Ugh. Heartbreaking. A dachshund humans’ worst nightmare. Emily “Mimi” Sue turns … Continue reading

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We are back

After a 909 day hiatus; nearly 2 years and 6 months, post Rufus’ passing, we’re back! For me, it has been a long and hard road back to life without him. Thank goodness for our girls, especially our sweet little … Continue reading

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Life update May 2022

Hello friends. πŸ‘‹πŸΌπŸ˜Š It has been a minute since we have offered an official update, so how about we do that now. Overall our pack is healthy, happy and safely staying close to home these days. We are grateful for … Continue reading

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Lily is going blind

Lily is going blind. Help! Continue reading

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Happy Saturday October 30th!

Happy Saturday, October 30th!!! This is a day that changed my life forever, 17 years ago. Continue reading

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Rufus through the lens of others

Please invest in getting your own professional images, at least once or twice, with the photographer of your choice. You’ll be grateful you did. Promise. Sometimes, it just nice to see what others capture. Continue reading

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Remembering Rufus Tuesday

I want to propose #ThrowbackTuesday, #RememberingRufus. Continue reading

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Then there was two

Our new normal. Tuesday is 8 weeks since Rufus gained his wings and left this plain. If you’re not already following us on social media, please do, and if you are, then you already know this Monday our Lily had … Continue reading

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