15/06/2026
CELEBRATION OF LIFE POST 🌈
I'm not quite sure how to write this post. Nothing I write will ever do her justice.
Our dear beautiful Frankie crossed over the rainbow bridge on Thursday, one month shy of her eleventh birthday, surrounded by her family and friends at home. Her lovely mum, Claire, asked me if I would like to be there when she crossed. Whilst I knew that this would be an upsetting time, Frankie was my friend and it was an absolute privilege to be with her in her final moments. She went peacefully and, in true Frankie fashion, she was wagging her tail until she fell asleep. Frankie was diagnosed with Lymphoma almost two years ago. She fought hard and managed to live a full life until a few weeks ago when it became too much. I know many of you will be upset by this news. A lot of you knew Frankie. She always managed to make people smile from ear to ear. And Frankie herself, lived each day positively despite her diagnosis, finding the joy in each day - something she has inspired me to do.
When I started Hollywoof Hills a few years ago, Frankie was my first ever customer. I fell in love with her straight away and luckily, she seemed to like me a lot too! After a little while, Claire, started to refer to me as Frankie's 'Bestie' - a title I took proudly. Frankie was born in New Zealand. She was a rescue and met mum, Claire when she was young. After several years, Claire came back over here and brought her soul dog, Frankie, with her. That's when we met. As a dog walker, dogs are never just 'customers' , they inevitably become family and Frankie was (and will always be) definitely family. ❤️
I do absolutely everything I can to distance myself from "it's just a dog" people. No, they are never 'just dogs'. They feel so many emotions - people just do not take the time to understand how these are expressed. Even dogs, who have been mistreated in the past, still find a way to put their trust in humans. That trust, to me, is pure love. They never lie or judge and they are individuals, full of personality. I'd like to end this post by telling you all about Frankie's.🥰
Frankie had the most infectious smile (as is evident from the photographs). She was my photography muse - I would say I discovered a love of photography mainly through her. This won't be the last you will see of her - I will be continuing to post her adorable face.😁
Frankie loved nature and she loved a sniffy walk.🌳
Frankie was a water baby. As soon as she was close to water, she would suddenly become like a puppy and she was just pure joy. 💧🤪
Frankie loved a stink roll. Once when I took her to the beach, she managed to find the only bit of wet, clay-like sand along the whole beach and cover every inch of her white fur in it. Frankie refused to let me use my portable shower so I needed to wash Frankie in her Nanny Vera's shower. 🐾
Frankie loved to play with a ball. Getting the ball back off her was a challenge though as she just wanted to squash it with her mouth when she caught it. 🥎
Frankie was stubborn. Many times she took me back to a car that she insisted was mine and refused to move. Once she did a p**p but would not walk to the bin with me so I needed to transport it with us in the van to the bin. 💩
Frankie was a cuddle bug. She loved a nap next to her mum or nanny. She also snored. 💤
Frankie liked to chase small animals. Luckily, we all had our heads on swivels so she never caught them.🐿🐇
Frankie loved men and was a huge flirt.She also loved treats. I'm not sure which she loved more. 😎
Frankie liked to dig holes when she was excited, doing her best to make her way to the Earth's core. 🌎
Frankie made everyone smile. Whenever I brought Frankie to my estate, several of the children would shout 'Frankie' and come to give her some fuss. 😍
Frankie hated her feet being touched. Once I touched one accidentally and she looked at me like I'd ruined her life. 🦶
Frankie had lots of friends. Her friends in New Zealand asked Mum about her regularly. 🇳🇿
Frankie loved water but it wasn't allowed to rain heavily without her permission. If it did, she would pull me back to a car that wasn't mine insisting we take cover there. 🌧
Frankie was full of love. 🤗 Love you, Frankie - fly high, gorgeous girl 🌈 🪽 🐕 💜
