MinPinMoments

Today marks a year since Malibu went to the Rainbow Bridge. I miss her every single day. She was with me the longest, and sometimes I thought she’d be with me forever. I couldn’t imagine Malibu not being here. I’m slowly adjusting to life without my spunky, clever girl (and the rest of my Min Pin crew), but I’ll be honest – it sucks.

June 2, 2024 – My final photo of Malibu

My girls loved their Easter egg hunts. Maybe because each egg held a treat, and they knew it. After “hiding” eggs around our backyard, I would open the door and cue the girls to “Go get the eggies!” Instructions weren’t necessary, but I enjoyed amping my crew up. And while I never kept score, I think Aspen “found” the most eggs every time.

I hope the Rainbow Bridge has the best eggie hunts ever.

Four years ago today, Aspen and I earned our NW3 title in Furlong, PA. It was an achievement we had been working toward for a long time, and I could not have been more proud of my Rocket Dog. Nosework was Aspen’s favorite game. She loved everything about it – training, competing, and the traveling it often required. I’m grateful for the many opportunities we had to enjoy this amazing dog sport. We made memories to last a lifetime.

December 4th marked the six-month anniversary of Malibu’s journey to the Rainbow Bridge. It was a perfect day to plant wildflower seeds in her honor. I began this tradition in 2021, the year Aspen passed away, and continued it in 2022 for Quest. In each of those years, seeds were scattered during the first week of December, so today was a meaningful day for this project. The garden grows more abundant every year. With the addition of Malibu’s wildflower seeds, I look forward to seeing beautiful blooms in the spring.

This is my first Christmas in sixteen years without any Min Pins underfoot. I’m sad but trying not to dwell on it. Instead, I’m focusing on gratitude. I know how lucky I am to have had my girls for as long as I did.

2012 – Twelve years ago today, the girls were on Santa patrol. Their T-shirts read: Dear Santa, Let me explain…

December 17th is a day I will forever hold close to my heart. For many years, it was a day of pupcakes and presents. Party hats and birthday photo shoots. In 2021, it became a celebration for two. In 2022 and 2023, it was a celebration for one. Today, on their 17th birthday, my girls are celebrating together at the Rainbow Bridge.

Happy Birthday to Aspen, Malibu, and Quest!

My favorite holiday is just weeks away—Halloween! Each year, my costume-wearing dogs happily posed for photos, knowing they would be rewarded with cookies!