09/09/2025
Our beloved family member, Tootsie, left us peacefully, and we remain with broken hearts and deep sadness.
She brought pure love, joy, and comfort to our family for many years, and the pain of her loss is almost impossible to bear.
Her path in life was not an easy one, and for the last twelve years she lived with disability, she became a beautiful symbol of hope—showing us that disability is not inability.
As a veterinarian myself, helping her take this final step was one of the most difficult tasks of my life. But I felt I owed her that act of love.
I would like to express my gratitude to my family, especially my wife, Lili, who devoted herself to Tootsie with boundless care—bringing her comfort, peace, and love, and making it possible for us to celebrate her 18th birthday together not long ago.
I do not know if there is a heaven or a rainbow bridge for pets, but if there is, I am sure she is running free and living happily there with her new friends.
She will live in our hearts and memories forever.
Goodbye, my love. Goodbye.
Dr. Behdjani and Pappa to Tootsie ❤️