25/07/2025
How can we quantify the long and beautiful life of our sweet Clementine? She lived to be almost 17, and she was so many things. As a puppy she was all energy and agility, sleeping on the back of the couch, learning to ring a service bell when she wanted out, and barking at everyone she saw from the window. She loved sleeping under the blankets or in a pile of fresh warm laundry. Her favourite foods were watermelon, salt and vinegar chips, raspberries straight from the vine, and above all else, buttered popcorn (unbuttered would NOT do!). She loved every person she met but was cautious of every dog. She was so gentle, funny, and loving. She was so smart! At age 16½, despite being blind, deaf, and with dementia, she stunned us all by learning to use a wheelchair when she could no longer walk by herself, and quickly it became her favourite activity. We are so thankful to witness her final display of strength and courage!
Every moment of her 16 years, 8.5 months was a true delight and we will never forget her magnificent spirit. We love you Clementine!
October 13, 2008 - June 26, 2025
