27/04/2026
I’m so heartbroken to be sharing this, but I had to say goodbye to my beautiful girl Bella this afternoon 💔
Bella was around 17/18 years old and a rescue. When I adopted her, I was told she was about 2–3, but after having her for 9 years it became clear she must have been much older – probably around 10 when she came to me. We never knew much about her life before, only that it hadn’t been the easiest. She came with her challenges, but she overcame so much and showed nothing but love.
I got Bella not long after Murphy passed, and she truly helped me through that grief in ways I can’t even put into words.
She was there right at the very beginning of my dog walking journey, joining me on so many walks over the years until she became too old. She absolutely loved being out with the other dogs and being part of it all.
Up until last week, I was still carrying her on certain walks with your doggies in a little doggy hammock, as she still liked to come out – I think it gave her a sense of purpose 🤍
Over time, Bella faced quite a few health issues, but she always fought through them. She really wanted to be here, and she held on for as long as she could. But this afternoon, I had to make the hardest decision as she no longer had any quality of life.
I’ve been quietly coming to terms with this over the last couple of weeks, which is why I’ve been a bit quiet on here.
I am completely devastated. She wasn’t just my dog, she was my little companion through everything.
I’ll be hugging all of your dogs a little tighter this week 🐾❤️
Thank you for all your support always – it truly means so much.