“And just like that, life will never be the same.

It’s with a very broken heart that we share that Mochi crossed the rainbow bridge June 14, 2022. Surrounded by sunshine, a gentle breeze, a bed of flowers and in his favourite place to be: home with us

He was found as a stray in Oakland and scooped up by Muttville into their hospice program due to his array of medical ailments. But his failing health and the fact that he was living out his ‘golden season’ with us these past 7 months is not how he will be remembered.

He will be remembered for his love of belly rubs. How wide his eyes got whenever he heard the crinkling of a treat bag (or our own snacks!). His little tail that would always wag whenever he saw me. How he always needed me to be in his line of sight or it would be the end of the world. The cute grunts and barks and noises he would make. The endless sploots whenever he came across cool floors. His burrowing into blankets and love of cuddles. How he would pause and take in nature whenever we went for a walk or hung out on our front steps. His attempts to chase birds. How his belly would rise and fall with every breath he took. The anxiety he would have in the car as he drooled on my lap and let me know he was scared to be abandoned. How smart he was when we took him to training class. The confidence and sass he had walking into any room and telling the big dogs he’s unafraid of their shenanigans.

And ultimately, his pure hearted joy.

Even amidst health challenges, he smiled through it all. Not the ‘fake it till I make it’ type of joy – but true joy that was so contagious he would make random people smile as they passed him by at the store or on walks. That’s the life wisdom we’ll forever remember from Mochi – that this world can feel scary and uncertain and heartbreaking…that life is full of ups and downs but that it is also for living it each day as if it were your last.

We love you, Mochi. You are forever sharing joy and finally free.
-Emily T. and Mark K.