Live & Let Live

My heart is still heavy after losing my baby girl, Peanut, on April 15, 2026. It took me a minute to make this post because I knew I’d get emotional.

If you ever lost a pet, you’d understand my pain, my anger, my frustration, my emptiness, my confusion, and my sadness.

Peanut, 12 years ago I was in a dark place in my life where I didn’t know how to love or be loved. I found you and you changed all of that. God chose you to be my pet. I was nervous at first, but you made the journey easy.

My first apartment was completely empty. I only had a couch and my bed set with a tv. You also had your own room, but you always slept by my side. It was like you were protecting me in my sleep.

For so many years, I gave you hugs and kisses before I left for work in the early mornings. And when I get off, you’d be right there to greet me.

On cold night, you’d cuddle me. When I was sad, you’d cuddle me. When I was overstimulated, you’d put your paw on my face to show me you cared.

Peanut, I’m going to miss you forever. You were the best pet that anyone could ask for. Say hi to the family while you’re up there in heaven. I know Mamie, my grandmother, still remembers you. Stay close to her, she’ll show you the way.