23/04/2026
For our dearest Mimi...
We cannot believe you have taken your journey to the rainbow bridge so soon.
We found out at the end of March that you had a Hemangiosarcoma and were operated on for a huge internal bleed.
We knew from your wonderful owners that we had around four months left with you all. Never in a million years did I think that when we picked you up on Wednesday, with your daughter Mabel, that it would be the last time we would see you.
You sadly took your journey to the rainbow bridge on Sunday. I'm not ashamed to admit it has taken me this long to write this. The sheer amount of tears I have shed made it hard to find the words.
You have been so much fun over the last five years. Your enthusiasm for life was second to none. Your wagging tail and big cuddles when we picked you up were always welcome, along with whatever toy you chose to present us with. No matter the weather, you were ready for a walk. On the wettest and most miserable of days you still ran around like life was absolutely worth living, never letting anything faze you. Your running style was something to behold, both front legs going together at full pelt, almost prancing along.
No one else has ever had the loudest snort whilst hunting for treats. I'm amazed none ever got sucked up your nose! It was like having our very own little piglet playing find it. If anyone else does it now, we will always think of you.
Over the years you rolled in the most gloriously stinky of things, and that nose for fox poo was truly second to none. We even thought about creating our very own personalised Mimi shampoo bottle.
You had some time away from us as you recently became a mummy, and we now have the pleasure and privilege of looking after Mabel too. She is very much her mother's daughter. We promise we will look after her and love her every bit as much as you did.
Thank you, Jess and Jamie, for letting us take care of Mimi, and for continuing to trust us with Mabel. Our thoughts are with you as you navigate the loss of such a beautiful, one of a kind girl from your lives.
To our darling Mimi, we miss you so much on our walks, and we hope you have found the rest of our dog family who were also taken too soon. Go run in the grass, jump in the river, and find all the treats. Thank you for giving us Wednesday, so we could give you all the love we possibly could.
Until we meet again. ###