This week we said goodbye to our 17 year old pug, Tweak.
Tweak’s kidneys had begun to fail and as she slowly slipped away we knew it was time for her to go. She was ready.
Tweak was a fierce little pug. Stubborn to the core, she did things in her own way on her own timeline. She was an independent, headstrong female. And she was physically tough. So tough. She was also the smartest animal I have ever met in my life.
She was also so loyal and sweet. Sometimes I’d be on the floor playing with the kids and look up to see her just sitting there next to us watching. Just wanting to be part of the pack, and hang out with us for a bit until she went back to her bed nearby to go sleep some more.
She was our adventure dog and this little elderly pug did so much to keep up with us the past few years.
The house feels empty and sad now that she is gone. I miss her dog bed near us, the sound of her snoring and giving her a treat every night after the kids go to bed. I miss her excitement when she first woke up in the morning. The burst of energy she always had, right up until the last week of her life. I miss turning around and seeing her at my feet just staring at me.
The morning of her death I asked her to give us a sign she was ok when she passed. I mentioned maybe a butterfly, hummingbird or the Rocky theme song (Eye of the Tiger) on the radio. A few years ago we lost our other dog Rocky, and sometimes in hard times this song would pop on the radio and comfort me so much just knowing Rocky was watching over us. Tweak loved Rocky very much and I kept telling her as she passed he was going to come and take care of her. The morning after she died the kids and I got in the car, turned it on and the Rocky song was playing on the radio. Maybe it was just a coincidence, but maybe it wasn’t and it made me heart feel a little better.
Here’s to you adventure dog Tweaklet. My heart aches and I miss you so much, but thank you so much for the memories and all you taught me. Thanks for choosing to be our dog this go around.
We had a long time, wonderful family dog as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Beautiful story about her!💕
Thank you 💛 The love of a dog is such a special thing and it was such a privilege to get to spend her long doggy life with her.
This is beautiful; a tribute written straight from the heart! Animals help us grow. 17 years with a stubborn pup certainly earned you a PhD…sounds like an even trade !
Thanks Mom 💛
So sorry for your loss Nikki. The eulogy you wrote was very moving. Sending hugs to you all. Love ya
Thank you and love ya too!
Ah this got me. Laying here at 5:30 in the morning crying in bed 😂
Awwww. I didn’t even post her puppy pictures.