10/20/2025
From Ashley:
You may have noticed that we haven't posted in a while.
My heart dog crossed the Rainbow Bridge this past weekend. And although her body is not here anymore, I know she'll always be here with me in spirit.
My Gabby was unlike any other dog; from the moment she was born all the way back in '12, I knew she was going to be 'my girl.' It was love at first sight, and I'll never forget the feeling of little me being so excited to choose her and raise her to be my best friend. She was there for so many highs and so many lows of my life and she was always there for me when I needed her— I didn't even have to ask. She would just know to come over and climb in my lap and stare at me with adoration.
I've never known a heartache like this before, and I've been through many. Just seeing her favorite toys (mini chick fil a cows and mini lamb chops) or looking for her in her favorite spots (always following behind me or in my lap) just isn't the same and, honestly, is SO hard for me to even think about. And I'll especially miss her cute, little Gabby noises and her yelling at me.
Even though the show ring didn't work out for her, I believe she had a greater purpose and accomplished so many other things throughout her life— CGC/ FITB title, and most importantly, therapy work. Gabby was THE definition of a therapy dog. She loved everyone and everything and was so incredibly gentle. I can't count the number of times she would bring smiles to people's faces or make another dog feel easy and comfortable.
There will never ever be another dog like her; she's irreplaceable. But I will always take comfort in having her some of her daughters, granddaughters, and so on and our cherished memories of our time together (two months shy of 14 years.) In every one of them, I'll see her.
Because of you, Gabby, I'll continue to love and devote my life to preserving this extrordinary breed. And I promise to keep your memory alive as long as I live. Like I told you everyday, Gabby, I'll love you forever, my bestest girl in the whole world.❤️
🕊 Monticello Pristine Expectation CGC FITB THDN 🕊
January 03, 2012— October 17, 2025
