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Earlier this month, I set Malibu free. Her dementia had progressed, and she also had symptoms of what her doctor suspected was chronic pancreatitis. On June 4th, Malibu told me it was time to join her sisters at the Rainbow Bridge, and I honored her wishes. Malibu being the last of the litter made it especially heartbreaking for me. And while it brings me peace to know that the girls are together, the pain of losing Malibu is unbearable at times. Over time my grief will lessen, but right now I’m trying to navigate this difficult path.

Losing a beloved pet is truly one of the hardest things a person can endure. My cherished memories of Malibu, her sisters, and my first dog, Twinkie, provide comfort and have saved me from spiraling into a depression. I know it’s a common saying, but it’s true – my dogs would want me to find joy and happiness again. So I will try to do that for them and myself.

Here’s a video from the end of May. Malibu was having a good afternoon. I’m so grateful to have captured our special time together doing one of her favorite things – playing games.

Hug your dogs and spend some extra time with them today.

It’s that time of the year again. Turtles are traveling through our backyard on their way to who knows where. I wonder if they notice a difference, the one I’ve noticed. How much quieter our yard has become over the past two years. Quest and Aspen created a huge commotion whenever they spotted a turtle in their yard. Quest, usually the first to see it, would shriek her head off. This caused her sisters to race over to find out what was going on. While Quest continued to alert the neighborhood, Aspen used her paw to try to bring the turtle closer. To her disappointment and Quest’s, her paws were never long enough. After scoping out the scene, Malibu always walked away, clearly not impressed by turtles. Today, I spotted a turtle and brought Malibu to say “Hello.” She gave it a brief sniff and then turned away from it. At 16, Malibu is still not impressed by turtles.

After days of dreary weather, Malibu and I enjoyed a warm, sunny day at Bass River State Park. It was deserted – just the way we like it!

Today was a beautiful day for a walk in the forest with Malibu. I hope these 70-degree days continue!

Late October weather in New Jersey is usually mild, but temperatures were in the low eighties on Saturday. With it feeling like summer, there was no better place to go than the beach!