We are a breeder of quality Havanese specializing in old Cuban bloodlines.
03/21/2025
I never intended to step away from social media for so long, but the past several months have been filled with personal challenges that required my energy, time, and emotional healing. Even the thought of posting happy events felt overwhelming.
As many of you know, 2024 was incredibly difficult, beginning with the heartbreaking loss of my boys, Hemi and Ahi, just one week apart. That was only the start of a year filled with loss. Since last April, I have grieved the passing of Hemi and Ahi, then Arcus—our first Seda pup—in June, Nalu in August, Milo in October (full siblings to Ahi and part of our first Cuban litter), and most recently, my foundation sweetheart, Ella, on January 17th of this year. Just a few weeks ago, we also lost Cora—Dan’s agility partner and best friend. 🕯️ 🌈🐾
Each day, we continue to pray for Riki as he battles idiopathic seizures and for Diego and Deja, who are holding steady in their cancer treatments.
Beyond our dogs, our family has suffered other heartbreaks, including the tragic passing of our brother-in-law in a farming accident. Family members who have been hospitalized and thankfully have been able to go home, recovered Through it all, we have prioritized family—both human and canine—holding close the companions who help us through the hardest days.
We all know our time with our beloved dogs is too short, but that doesn’t make their loss any easier. Every soul I have loved and nurtured has left a mark on my heart, and each passing has taken a piece of me with them.
To those who have reached out, checked in, and given me grace as I’ve missed birthdays and celebrations—thank you. Finding the words to express my grief has been incredibly difficult. I’ve questioned myself as a breeder, wondering if it’s time to step away. But through all of this, I look at the Havanese I’ve had the privilege to breed—dogs with incredible temperaments, health, and type—and I know their legacy lives on. So many of you have shared your hope that I won’t retire, and I am deeply grateful for your faith in me.
For now, I’m taking things one day at a time. I know there are still difficult goodbyes ahead. But I also know there are incredible families who remind me every day why I do this—families who share their Havanese’s joyful moments, their accomplishments, and their love. Your updates, your messages, your photos mean more to me than I can express. Thank you for helping me find my way back to the joy. 🙏🏻❤️🐾❤️
