Rest in paradise Bolo, my best friend, my heart, and a legend at 26 years old, has left this world peacefully and with dignity.

” He is your friend. your partner, your defender, your dog.

You are his life, his love, his leader.

He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart.

You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.”

~ Unknown

Bolo has always been my devoted champion and teacher, through all life’s ups and downs. In our incredible 17-year-long journey together I tried to be the very best dog mom, that he was so deserving of. Once I’ve had time to grieve and reflect, I’ll write more on what a profound impact he had on my life.

I will share his passing, and hope to give others the courage to let their best friend go when it’s their time. For now please keep Bolo in your thoughts and hold your dog close, for we only have them in our lives for such a short precious time. And although I’m heartbroken beyond words, I will try to keep believing the spirit only gives us what we can handle. What an honor to have been Bolo’s mom. He was a warrior.