14/10/2026
With an incredibly heavy heart, I am sharing that our dear Ladybelle passed away yesterday at the age of 12. We managed her progressing heart murmur with medication over the last 18 months, but yesterday, it was time to say goodbye.
Looking back on her 12 years, my husband and I are overwhelmed by how much she gave us. Ladybelle was a bridge to an incredible community, bringing us lifelong friends and deep bonds we would never have found without her.
She completely shaped my life's work and passion, giving me focus and direction in positive reinforcement training. Her legacy lives on through the seven wonderful years we spent volunteering together with Nepean Therapy Dogs. She loved her work, and she adored visiting her favourite people.
When we weren't volunteering, she was teaching me to be adventurous—sharing unforgettable moments out on the water kayaking or exploring trails on our bush walks.
Ladybelle, you lived a life full of purpose, adventure, and pure love. We miss you beyond measure. ❤️