We said goodbye to Tippi today.  She was a rescue we were blessed with since February of 2001, a truly outstanding addition to our family.  The past several months were very difficult, with many good days but some stinkers in there as well.  Lately, with age and its challenge continuing to creep up on her, it became obvious that she was hanging in for us rather than herself.

She was my trail partner for somewhere between 15,000 and 20,000 miles (we didn't keep track), traveling together in the car all over Connecticut, New York, Vermont and Western Massachusetts to run in the woods we both loved so much.  Together we finished 17 marathons.  She could run all day, season didn't really matter.  

I will continue to write about Tippi.  She is a part of me that I hold very close.  For those who have enjoyed the love of a pet, you know the feeling.  For those of you who have not formed a bond with a dog or cat, I encourage you to.  The sorrow and loss I feel today is heavy, but it is only because of all the joy and enjoyment shared.

We love you Tippi, rest easy girl.

Tippi, August 2000 - October 17th, 2016.