11/28/2025
Long post ahead..
11-25-25.
A day I (Julia) will never forget. My sweet boy Humphrey started seizing and we rushed him to Oasis, the closest emergency vet. He continued to seize the whole way there while I held him in my arms, begging God to help him.
The vet (I still don’t even know her name as everything was an awful blur) was able to get him comfortable after 2 rounds of intravenous anti-seizure meds. She told us she highly suspected a brain lesion or tumor based on how he was presenting. I knew in that moment the symptoms we’ve been seeing for a couple years now all made sense. I knew he wouldn’t be coming back home with us.
We were able to spend time with him and love on him (never enough) before we had to say goodbye.
My heart shattered that day and will never be the same. 💔
You see, Humphrey changed my life. A lot of you probably don’t know this, but I wouldn’t have considered myself much of a dog person before him. I didn’t grow up with dogs and never understood the love people had for them…until Humphrey (and later with our addition of Bo). He was my first dog and the best boy. And look at me now...
running a full time dog boarding business.
He meant the absolute world to me and I would have crossed the ocean for him if it would have meant he could have stayed with me forever. I fought so hard for him as he started having health issues several years ago. He was a trooper through it all. 2 bladder surgeries, bilateral cataract surgery, continued eye complications, neuro issues, lots of meds, and he handled it all with such gentleness and strength.
I love you so so much my sweet boy ❤️ It’s hard for me to even go in the dining room (your room) because you aren’t there. I’m so thankful that God gave me you and that I got to experience a glimpse of His unconditional love through you.
❤️To my wonderful customers:
I’m sorry if I don’t seem like myself during our interactions for a while. My joy has been stolen by grief and I appreciate your grace.
I’m so thankful for each of you that trusts me to care for your sweet pups. ❤️