She picked Lala. Thirteen years ago, we went to the pound to look at another dog, but the one in the cage next to that one just looked at Lala and asked to be met. In the meeting area, she leaned on Lala, and Lala leaned back against her and that was it.
She liked two things – everyone, and all food. She wasn’t crazy about other dogs, but if you were a human, and especially if you were a human who knew how to carry food in your hands, she was your best friend.
She was the cuddliest dog I’ve ever met. The perfect little spoon. Her snores were so cute that we called it “snorebuggling.”
Once, a man we didn’t know came over to buy a couch we’d listed on Craigslist. He came in the house, sat on the soft, and Clementine raced in from another room, launching herself at him. She tucked herself against him and almost snuggled him to death. That’s how she was for STRANGERS. Imagine what we got from her. Every day.
She enjoyed hammocking with me.
Sun – all day. She soaked it in. (And look at those earssss!)
She was a pocket pitty, thirty-five pounds of love. We always said she looked like a beagle wearing a pit-bull costume.
She was a goofball.
The only picture I’ve ever painted was of her for Lala for Christmas, sitting with the jasmine vine tangled around her neck. She’d constantly get stuck there and then just wait patiently for us to cut her out.
She had her very own cat, Waylon.
Clemmy’s been in hospice for about 6 or 8 months, and had graduated OUT of it twice! (Seriously, Pet Hospice has been the greatest thing to ever happen for our confidence that we were doing it all right, as we trudged this difficult time.)
And hey! We’ve been cooking her food for her morning and night for a year (pancreatitis and kidney disease). SHE LOVED THAT.
And we’ve been home for a solid year! YAY PANDEMIC! Always with her, ready for a cuddle! SHE LOVED THAT, TOO.
And today, when hospice came to help her on her way, her cat helped, too. Waylon was with her until the very end right along with us, and kept his paw on her as she died.
Our hearts are broken. Thanks for loving her, too.
I’m so sorry. Losing a beloved pet is terribly hard.
Thank you. xox
Oh, poor girl. I had hopes that you’d have even more time. Love to all of you in the HeHu household.
Thanks, dear friend. <3
I’m so sorry you’ve lost her. She seemed like such a blessing to you and your wife. Sending virtual hugs and love from us.
Thank you so much. <3
Oh, Clementine.
So glad you had Pet Hospice for support. Sending love and hugs to you all.
Thank you, sweet Erin. <3
A beautiful tribute to a beautiful being. I’m sorry for your loss.
Thank you, Lucy. <3
Big hugs to you all
thanks, nicole. <3
Oh, I’m so sorry. She sounds like such a wonderful girl.
Thank you, stephannie. <3
Look at how much love you all gave each other! Many hugs.
Thank you, sweet Marrije. <3
Oh darlings, what a big hole that wee dog is leaving in your hearts. May your memories of Clementine always be as sweet as her name.
Thank you, Dani, what a sweet way to say it.
She really lived her best life! Hugs.
she really did. Thanks, my friend. <3
Oh Rachael and Lala, I am so sorry to read about sweet, dear Clemmie. I loved her even though she was not mine. Sweet Waylon stayed with her until the end. He understood. RIP dear Clemmie and welcome to the Rainbow Bridge.
Thank you, Pat. I know you loved her. <3
So sorry to hear about sweet Clementine’s passing. Thank you for sharing her with us. These are such tender love filled memories. Sending you and Lala lots of hugs during this time.
Thank you, Sana. <3
I’m so sorry for your loss. It hurts so much.
thank you, Bonnie. <3
I’m so sorry! Hugs to all of you and snuggles for Waylon.
thank you, Suzanne. <3
This is so beautiful, and shows those of us who didn’t know her how special she was. I also have a pitty mix that has her own cat. I’m so sorry for your loss
thank you, Rebekah. Isn’t it wonderful? Do you ever look at the #pittiesandkitties hashtag on Instagram? Best.
I do love her. Thank you for sharing her with me. Thank you for telling her story. What a home she had
thank you, Mary. <3
All my love to you and LaLa and the rest of your critters. I’ve loved your pets from afar for years, I’m so sorry for your loss.
thank you, Marie. <3
What a beautiful tribute, Rachael. You and Lala gave her the BEST life. And that last picture of Waylon on top of her as she passed… could there possibly be anything more loving? Hugs to you and Lala.
Thank you so much, patty. xo