Today, My Heart Aches as I Say Goodbye

Today, My Heart Aches as I Say Goodbye 👋😢

“Today, my heart aches as I say goodbye 👋😢to my furry companion, Lola. For 15 years, she filled our lives with love, joy, and unwavering loyalty.
Losing her leaves a huge void, but I’m comforted by the countless happy memories we shared.
Whether it was her playful spirit, her goofy quirks, or her unconditional love, Lola brought so much sunshine into our world.
She will be deeply missed.”

Today is one of those days I hoped would never come.
Today, my heart aches as I say goodbye—not just to a pet, but to a best friend, a family member, a soul who brought more light into my life than I could’ve ever imagined.

From the very first day I met Teddy, he wasn’t just a dog. He was home. His eyes were filled with curiosity and warmth, and his tail wagged like it was connected to his heart. He made our lives messy, loud, beautiful, and so full of love.

He knew how to make a gloomy day better just by resting his head on my lap. He could make a room burst into laughter with a goofy spin, or those wide-eyed stares he’d give when we said “walk.” He was there for all of it—breakups, celebrations, late-night worries, and Sunday naps.

But time doesn’t slow down for the ones we love most.

These past few weeks, I saw the sparkle in his eyes dim just a little. The walks got shorter, the jumps turned to gentle steps, and the once thunderous zoomies became soft strolls across the yard. He never stopped being joyful, never stopped loving—but I could feel he was growing tired.

And today, we made the decision no pet parent is ever truly ready for. I held him close, whispering “thank you” over and over, even as the tears fell. Thank you for the loyalty. Thank you for the laughter. Thank you for the years you gave me—more than I deserved.

He left this world wrapped in love, snuggled in his favorite blanket, surrounded by the humans who adored him. And as he drifted peacefully away, I told him what he already knew deep down:

He was my good boy. My best boy. Always.

The house feels emptier now. No soft paws padding across the floor. No tail thumping against the couch. Just memories—sweet, painful, golden memories.

But I also know that his love didn’t leave with him. It’s everywhere: in the blanket he always curled up on, in the fur still clinging to my hoodie, in the hundreds of photos and moments we shared.

So today, yes—my heart aches.

But I’m also grateful.

Grateful that I got to be your person. Grateful that your pawprint is now forever etched on my heart.

Goodbye, Teddy. Run free, chase all the tennis balls, eat endless treats, and nap in every patch of sunlight you can find.