07/24/2024
This is a tough post to make, but I just wanted to let you guys know that Brick is gone. He left 4 weeks ago, and the pain has been unbearable ever since.
I will attach the post I made on the day we said goodbye to him on my personal account below, and I will try my best to keep up with sharing memories of him as well as updates on our remaining dogs moving forward.
"My best boy took his last breath today and took a gigantic piece of my heart and soul with him. We let him go at a beautiful spot with daisies, water and big mature trees. It was peaceful, and calm, and he left knowing nothing but love, fun and good times as we snuggled in about 5 fuzzy blankets today. He spent yesterday at the beach and ran down to the water, and though his body was rapidly deteriorating, I'm so glad that he left knowing only good days surrounded by people that love him more than words. He's off to hopefully move science forward, and maybe help others in a way that we wish could have been done for us while navigating this.
Brick's life motto seemed to be "hold my beer" as he blew every seemingly lofty goal of mine out of the water, every single time without fail. He was a natural at everything and though we did put in a lot of work behind the scenes, he always made sure to make us look good. Because of Brick, I found a love and passion for dog sports that I didn't know I had. He accomplished so much in such a short period of time and still had so much more left to do - both competitively and personally. Everything with Brick felt so...seamless, natural and rewarding. I wasn't sure how it would work for me when I brought him home, knowing that his dad Woodsie was my heart dog, but Brick soon took the spot of being more than a heart dog to me. The only way I can describe it is that he is my soul dog. I have such a strong, deep rooted connection to this big lug that is hard to describe and it completely took me by surprise. I know him better than the back of my own hand, I can feel his energy like it's palpable in the air between us and we both notice the most subtle of changes with each other. Because of this, he kept me very honest and intentional while training or trialing and it's why we got a fighting chance to try and get ahead of this cancer thing - we are truly connected.
Brick has drawn so many amazing people into my world and has taught me countless lessons that I will undoubtedly carry with me for the rest of my life. To the dog that is so much more than a dog - thank you. Thank you for choosing me to be your human. Today, my heart aches in a way I didn't know was possible. I hope you come visit me lots during your breaks of having the best time up there in the clouds - running, jumping, swimming, pulling, playing and of course smashing into things; free of pain and discomfort. I'm so sorry we couldn't save you. What I wouldn't give to have had a happy ending with you here buddy. Be free, my sweet boy 🤍🧱
04.18.2021 - 06.25.2024"
