12/07/2026
On Friday, our beautiful Poppy crossed the rainbow bridge 🌈🐾
I was there with her lovely mum Wendy, and she was surrounded by so much love in her final moments. She drifted off peacefully in the garden at the vets, with cuddles, comfort and even some chocolate ❤️
Just six months ago, Poppy developed a tumour in her mouth that grew so quickly and aggressively. Wendy made the kindest, most selfless decision to let her go peacefully.
Wendy rescued Poppy two years ago and gave her the most incredible life - full of love, safety, and happiness after a rocky past where she seemed to have been used for breeding. Despite everything she had been through, Pops had the most gentle, motherly soul. She welcomed every one of your dogs with calm, kindness, and a happiness that made them all feel at ease.
I’ve had the privilege of walking Pops three times a week for most of those two years, and she was one of my very first clients - which made her extra special to me. I’ll miss arriving to pick her up and seeing her waiting at the door, so excited, giving me all her paws at once. Those big paws and her eagerness to get going always made me smile. I could never open the van crate fast enough for her!
On walks, she was an absolute angel. Although she slowed down over the last few months, those rare Poppy zoomies brought so much joy. She loved swimming, and the Hook was her favourite place 🐶💦
When I found out about her diagnosis, I took her and my Duke to Clumber Park. It was such a special day, and I’m so grateful we had that time together before she became more unwell. She snored the whole journey home😂
Pops had a way of making things feel better - especially on the harder days. Her cuddles got me through a few tough days.
Whilst saying goodbye was incredibly hard, she is now at peace. Hopefully chasing ducks and zooming freely again 🌈
She was a friend to all of the Chloe’s Canine Club crew, and I know she will be missed so deeply by all of us.
Thank you, Wendy, for trusting me with Pops and for letting me be part of her life - and her final moments. That last Poppy squish will stay with me forever 🤍
Rest in peace, beautiful girl. We love you always ❤️