Saying goodbye to my sweet pitbull, Penny, was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made. I adopted her from the shelter in my 20s, and from that moment on, we took on the world together. She was my first baby, my best friend, and a constant through major chapters of my life (building my career, finding an incredible partner, and later becoming the most gentle, loyal big sister to our two kids).

I promised Penny she would never feel abandoned or unloved again, and I’m grateful I could give her a family who adored her endlessly. We miss her every single day. I didn’t realize how much she kept me grounded and how much I depended on her love, just as she depended on mine.

The transition without her has been incredibly hard, but I take comfort knowing she’s free from pain. She will forever be my soul dog, and I know she’s still with me always.

Tiffany T, October 2025