09/02/2026
💛 Golden Goodbye: Ophelia 💛
Ophelia — 12½ years of sweetness, loyalty, and being so very loved.
From the very beginning, Ophelia’s family knew she was special. As their family grew, she remained right there in the middle of it all — included in every adventure, every camping trip, and all the little moments that made their family a family. She was truly a priority, and it was clear how deeply she was adored.
Ophelia was a shy girl at the clinic and it wasn’t easy for her to trust us, but she did. Even after her family moved two and a half hours away, they continued making that long drive to see us because she felt safe and comfortable here. And to us, earning the trust of a dog like Ophelia was something very special.
We are grateful that her final adventure was exactly doing what she loved — camping, swimming, chasing squirrels and begging for toddler scraps, surrounded by her people. She was tucked in, kissed and told how she was loved so. She passed peacefully in her sleep, cuddled in with the family who loved her so completely.
Sweet Ophelia, you were deeply loved, you were safe, and you left in your own way. You will be missed more than words can say. 💛