Remi's mom here...its taken me 3 years to be able to write this final blog entry for Remi. Despite the time that has passed, the tears still come. Remi was my 'heart dog.' He was there when I needed him most and helped me through many challenges. We went on so many adventures, just the two of us, and then many more as our pack grew. Still, my fondest memories are of when Remi and I would go discover a new park or trail, full of new sights and smells. He was a wonderful companion, friend, and protector. He loved people, especially kids, but was very particular about his doggie friends. His best friend, Memphis, passed a few years before Remi, so I know they are somewhere having glorious adventures and endlesswrestling practice. Remi changed my life and I learned so much from him. There will never be another one like him, and I don't want there to be.
Remi passed away at home on December 16, 2021. He was surrounded by his pack sisters Nelli and Ema, the lions Millie and Harmon, and his 2 humans. We were right there with him to help him transition to his next stage, where he would be free of the physical body that would no longer allow him to do what he wanted and be pain free. It was hard to see him leave, but what made it worse was losing Nelli unexpectedly the next week to hemangiosarcoma, losing Millie 2 weeks after that, and losing Harmon a few months later. It was a horribly traumatic few months for the humans and the sole remaining pack member, Ema. In less than 6 months, we had gone from a house with 3 dogs and 2 cats, to one 2-year old dog.
I will never ever forget Remi, Nelli, Millie, and Harmon, and am grateful for all the wonderful memories and love. Remi must have known how helpful this blog would be for me now, that seeing all the fun times would make me feel better. That's how Remi was.
