15/11/2024
Today we sadly said goodbye to our precious Beignet. We are heartbroken at the loss of our best little buddy. Sixteen years of his love has left a huge hole in our home and our hearts. Over the past many months, his cognitive disorder became too much for his little body and we made the decision that it was kinder to let him go.
To some people, he is “just a dog.” But no dog is just a dog—They are family. He gave so much our family. But he also gave years of his life serving others.
As a Pet Partner Therapy Dog he listened to children read, teaching them confidence in their reading and speaking skills. He visited veterans at the Salvation Veterans and Family Center, listening to them or playing with them when they needed a friend. He helped ease the fear of finals for kids at Portland State University, Lewis and Clark College and Reed University. He visited an alternative high school when we got a call that a young girl was struggling with confidence and fears—she graduated with a smile on her face. He was never just a dog!
He loved his golf cart and car rides, preferring to be in the front seat. He loved Chicory (our other dog), but let her know he was the boss. Kayaking and playing with froggy were a favorite too. But best of all—loving on the ladies that came for scrapbooking workshops—and the pizza guy.
So, run free little guy! Eat all the treats you want and know that Mom, Dad and Chicory will be with you again!
