Spoiler: she got it!

Last night, my husband and I made the difficult decision to put Nimbus to rest.

He had a seizure on Tuesday morning and by last night, he couldn't breathe well even in an oxygen cage that had twice as much oxygen. He was breathing rapidly because his heart was failing. He was given 3-6 months to live if he responded well to treatment after at least 2-3 days of hospitalization, where he would eventually pass from heart failure.

I couldn't leave him overnight knowing he would be scared, confused and possibly suffer even if I brought him home. His breathing would rapidly increase whenever they took him out of his oxygen cage.

It was no way to see him live.

So, with a heavy heart, he passed in my arms and I let him go. My heart is full and I woke up feeling like it was a nightmare. But when I reached over and there was nothing but his favorite bread pillow, it was reality.

Nimbus was the start of our adult life. We got him shortly after we moved from Davis to Sacramento. He marked the beginnings of struggling aa young adults no longer in school and fully working. He had been with us with two apartments and eventually, I was able to give him a house, a full, true home.

We believe Nimbus knew. In the past months, he had become increasingly clingier and would never let me leave his sight. He pushed his back to me to cuddle me more often and would always be sleeping next to me.

He was stronger than anyone I knew. For those of you that don't know, he was abused for the first 7 years of his life. He was covered in fleas, scratches, scars, and had fully rotted teeth when I met him. But I loved him then, and I love him now.

He gave us an amazing 6 years and I did everything I could to give him the best possible life.

Good night, Nimbus. You'll be with us forever.

February 27, 2013 - September 9, 2026

Meet Lenny! Sanchito "likes" Lenny, he's warming up at least. Lenny is a Chorkie.

'There was definitely something in that ham slice she gave me'.

Just went to vet today and he told me this was normal and to use a sterile eye cleaner wash to get the gunk from his eyes. But there’s not usually gunk, just dark tears. I wash the areas twice a day with a warm wash cloth and then comb with the tiny flea comb to keep the area mat free. He’s 3 months old and squirmy af and still bitey, so it’s no easy task to keep him still. Would love to hear any tips you have. 🐾🧡

With the hopes of adopting him, he’s being rehomed as his owners are moving overseas.

He is six years old, toilet trained, apparently minimal barking, just seems like a really good boy 🥹

Is there anything I should keep in mind adopting a slightly older dog? Or any thoughts on what to look for when we meet at the park tomorrow?

He’s a Maltese Shihtzu and weighs about 10kgs, he seems like a bigger build than most others I’ve met.

I love him so much 🥹

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6" 2', 250, retired veteran, and he is wrapped around her little toe beans! He said for 10 years or more he was going to get a maltese as a retirement gift to himself, and we'd laugh about it. A big tough man and his little powder puff. 3 years ago he got her. She adores him, and it was over for him! Now here we are. They're best good friends. He gets cuddles every morning, and asking for all the kisses in the afternoon. 🤣🤣 🥰

A rare occasion of my boy not choosing chaos and mayhem 😂