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12/02/2025
Remembering Wasabi: The Spiciest, Sweetest Soul
Last night, my heart shattered. My beloved Wasabi, my constant companion, my little shadow, left this world. She was almost 12 years old, and every single day of those years, she filled my life with immeasurable love, laughter, and warmth.
Wasabi got her name because she was feisty from the start—a tiny dog with a big personality, as spicy as she was sweet. She had the grumpiest little face, but behind it was the most golden heart. She was my emotional rock, my comfort through the hardest of days. No matter what life threw at me, she was always there—pressed against my side, offering her quiet, unwavering love. And now, in the moment I need her most, she isn't here to comfort me, and that loss is unbearable.
She loved bagels, good TV (especially anything with singing—Glee was a favorite), and The Golden Girls. She was a Velcro dog in every way, always needing to be near me. When she lost her ability to walk, we made sure she never lost that closeness. I worked from home with her by my side in a bassinet, carried her everywhere in her later years—my little princess, always taken care of. I know deep down that she loved being spoiled, and if there was ever a dog meant to be treated like royalty, it was her.
For the last six years, she lived with disabilities, and yet, she never lost her spirit. Her resilience was incredible, and she was adored by everyone who met her. There will never be another like her. She was one of those once-in-a-lifetime souls that change you forever.
I can only hope that last night, when she left this world, she was met by her brother Dudley, running free again, no longer bound by her body and just as feisty as ever.
To those who have reached out with love and support—thank you. Your kindness means the world in this unbearable moment. The world feels so much darker without her, but I know she left behind so much light in the hearts of those who knew her.
Rest easy, my sweet, spicy Wasabi. You were truly remarkable.
