09/30/2026
Pixie | 2010–2026
We said goodbye to our sweet Pixie after nearly 16 years with our family. We brought her home when we were still kids ourselves, and none of us could have known then just how many chapters of life she would be there for. She was there as we grew up, as our lives changed, and eventually for the next generation of kids too.
Pixie had so many little things that made her Pixie. She loved being close to her people and would follow us around, curl up with us, or jump up on the couch to be nearby. She would get so excited when she hadn’t seen us, wagging her little nub of a tail. She loved chasing birds, was notorious for pulling on her leash, and even managed a few great escapes over the years. She also had a way of making a whole production out of getting comfortable, circling around, rearranging herself, and snorting as she tried to find just the right spot before finally settling in. As she got older and lost most of her teeth, she earned the very affectionate nickname “Scraggle Tooth.”
Pixie had a different relationship with each of us. She was a little shadow, a companion, and a source of comfort, especially during the moments when someone needed her. Somehow, over the years, she became this familiar presence in our lives that we didn’t fully realize we would miss so much until she was gone.
As Pixie got older, her world became smaller and quieter. The last part of her life wasn’t always easy, but she remained part of the rhythm of our home and our everyday lives. When we remember Pixie, we’ll remember the sweet, funny little dog who was simply there through so many different versions of our family.
It’s strange to imagine life without her. We miss seeing her in all of her usual places and all of the things that made her who she was. We’re so grateful she got such a long life and that we got to share so much of ours with her.
We love you, Pixie. 💜