Bev Hollis Photography

Just after posting the last post about Babette and Bella at 5AM this morning, I received a very sad email from Babette’s human, Ginnie.  Babette was so very ill she ended up at the emergency center the evening of our session and was put to sleep.  Though I knew Babette likely didn’t have a lot of time remaining, I had no idea we would meet her on the very day she passed.

Ginnie wrote such a wonderful email about her family member I think I will let her words speak for themselves:

I’ve loved all of my animals so much, but Babette has had a huge impact on my life.  She was so strong and such a leader for all of her 9 pounds.  She ruled the roost for 13 years, and even kept Bella in line.  She loved life, and was so protective of me.  I used to laugh so much when my kids or my husband would talk to me and Babette would start barking at them.  She didn’t want anyone talking to me without going through her.  I remember having her in an obedience class once, and there were dogs there that were dog aggressive, but Babette wanted everybody to be her friend, and never knew she was supposed to be afraid of these dogs, so she would walk right up to them and try to play with them.  They were so taken aback that they played with her, and after each class their owners would come up to me and ask if their dog could play with Babette for a little bit before we left.  She was also a glutton, always looking for food to steal.  Because of this we always kept Bella’s food bowl elevated, but Babette would stand on her hind legs, turn to the side and stretch her neck over to reach the food.  We could always tell when she had a mouthful and shout “Babette!” and she would open her mouth and kibble would come tumbling out. She was like a bulldozer.  I’m going to miss her so much.  She was my little cuddle bug.

What a wonderful tribute to such a tiny little spirit. Our deepest sympathy to Babette’s family. We hope you find comfort in her images.