Till we meet again, Hoovy

With a heavy heart, I had to say goodbye to the light in my world on 20 May 2025.

Hoovy has been with me for nearly 17 years. Our bond was unbreakable. Everyone who met us knew that. He was my world and I knew I was his- because he always lit up and smiled his happiest when he saw me, even at his most painful moments, and it absolutely broke me. 

He was always the reason I looked forward to going home. His smile was so damn cute. His energy was infectious. He was always happy. Everytime we went out together I couldn’t help but smile just looking at him. He made every moment better. 

He was the inspiration behind Feed My Paws. I feel so lost now- almost like I don’t know who I’m doing everything for. 

Now when I head to the room for a nap, he won’t be running after me to get to the bed first. When I cook, he won’t be there next to my feet reminding me that he’d like some. When I eat, there won’t be someone pawing at me for a piece. When I come home, he won’t be smiling. It’s all gone.

Hoovy has been there with me since I was in uni in Perth. He was there when I got my first job, when I started dogsitting, when I learnt grooming, when I started Feed My Paws, when I got married, when I had my daughter. Every major milestone, there he was- my joy and comfort. But suddenly, he’s not here anymore.

While I know how blessed I am to have had all these years with him, I wish I had decades more. He was the best boy ever, and I don’t know how to do life without him.

You’ve been so brave Hoovy. I know how hard you fought. You looked so tired. And despite that, you still smiled when you saw me. I’m the luckiest, most blessed person to have had you in my life.

I love you so, so much, Hoovy. Thank you for EVERYTHING.