💔My sweet, sensitive boy 🐾left us yesterday afternoon. I’m heartbroken and I feel like there is a hole in my heart. Our house is not the same without you. You were patient, kind, loving, intuitive and so silly. If there were shenanigans you were always down to do them with me. From dress up to dance parties, you always gave me a high five and a tail wag. You always looked out for your brother. And would never leave my side through 12 years of some of my hardest times, breakups, health scares, job losses, and tough seasons. You were always happy to say hi to each new day with a smile and a little skip. I was away for work in DC when I got the call you weren’t doing well but I got a chance to tell you I loved you and that you are a good boy over speaker phone. And I didn’t lie you really are a good boy, a great boy. You passed shortly after. Even at the end you waited patiently for me to say goodbye. I’m happy you were snuggled in your Dad’s arms when you passed. National Pet Day is not the same this year and will never be again. Your twin brother misses you and won’t leave his crate. Sometimes he looks for you. The hospital sent over your collar today, I think he smelled your scent and realized you weren’t coming back. Even after 12 years you will always be my puppy Sir “Duke” Ellington or as we call you Duke or Dukey we love and miss you. I hope you are eating all the apples, carrots, and watermelon you want and trying on all your favorite styles, you always slayed a tie. I will never forget you. I’m sharing some our private family memories so people can see a glimpse of your big personality. 2023 We try to shoot this transition every year for Christmas. But I always forget to shoot the after. #nationalpetday #minischnauzer #rainbowbridge🌈