07/09/2026
Last week we laid our sweet boy Russell to rest. Our hearts are completely shattered, but we are so grateful for the 15 years of memories, immense joy and true unwavering companionship he brought to us. Russ loved being in the yard, any form of sourdough crust, French fries, ice cream, bok choy, pillows, blankets, hats and sweaters. You could often find him hanging out in front of his window and watching the chipmunks. He also was known to love a good reality TV show and was always content lounging on the couch on top of a pillow or under a blanket. We always joked that the squirrels thought he was one of them when he was out in the yard. He loved little walks around the yard, checking everything out, always stopping to sniff around and make sure everything was in order. In the last year, we had a garden walk routine, and I would let him sniff around while I weeded and harvested. He never strayed far. It's hard to fathom not having him around and to say that he was loved and will be deeply missed are both incredibly huge understatements. He taught us so many things and it feels like we have lived many lifetimes since he was brought home as a 3-pound pup. On nice summer nights, we could be found sitting on the porch on the back of the garage looking at the moon, and he was always down for a good shed hang. In honor of that, we decided to bury him at the foot of the porch and at the head of the garden under the dogwood tree to continue to watch over everything. We've planted some black elephant ear that sway with the breeze, and every time we walk past, we're reminded of him and his sweet spirit.Β We plan to continue to add black flowers and plants in his honor.Β
"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard" - Winnie the Pooh
Rest in Peace our beloved, best friend Russy