Another reminder of just how special Noodle was. Sending love to you and Jared during this hard time of adjustment to the Noodle-shaped hole in your lives xx
Thank you, Margaret. 💕Appreciate the read and the kind words. I too hope that Noodle is getting more than his fill of turkey at the all-you-can-eat treat buffet in the sky. I saw Debbie Harry too a few years ago, she opened for Elvis Costello. She still looks and sounds incredible. A true inspiration.
What a beautiful tribute Hilary. It’s hard to imagine him gone. He was a special little guy for sure. And always well behaved when he accompanied you both at parties! I’m glad Xander and I got to know him. You gave him an amazing, long life. So rest assured that he loved you both as much as you loved him. You were made for each other. I hope the many great memories bring you peace. ❤️
🩷Thanks for the lovely note, Theresa. Noodle was pretty apathetic towards most people, but I remember he took an immediate liking to you & Xander. The pup had good taste. Xo
Oh, Hilary… I never got to meet Noodle, and I feel so gutted. Robbed, in fact, of the experience of his profound charm. What a character—part con artist, part gourmand, all heart. That image of him ditching you for the umbrella family and strong-arming toddlers for their burgers just undid me. He clearly had the soul of a tiny, four-legged diva and the strategic mind of a retired general. Rest in power, little dude.
Nineteen years. That’s not just a long life—it’s a novel, a sitcom, a saga. He was your third Musketeer, your turkey-time alarm clock, your comedic sidekick with a criminal streak. I know how deep this kind of loss cuts. Sending you both all the love as you try to remember who you are without him, though something tells me Noodle made sure you'd always carry a little piece of him (and probably a snack) with you. 💔
💕Thanks for the lovely note and making me laugh, Alisa. "He clearly had the soul of a tiny, four-legged diva and the strategic mind of a retired general." LOL. 100%. That just about sums him up. He was a lovable furry tyrant. I'm currently researching getting a statue made in his likeness for the garden. After almost 19 years, it feels like he deserves a monument. xoxo
My condolences for your beloved Noodle. I know this pain all too well. My dog came to me in a dream a few days later and showed me her new pal, a spotted guinea pig. I woke up and it was near 4am, the message was clear as a bell. The guinea pig belonged to my x husband before we met. Our dog was letting us know she was ok. For awhile when I would think of her I could feel her presence. I love Debbie, last time I saw her was the Escape From New York tour with The Ramones and Tom Tom Club. I am thankful she is still here.
Thanks, Lori. Appreciate your kind note and I’m sorry for your loss too. That’s so sweet that your pup came to you in a dream and was palling around with the guinea pig. I believe that our loved ones spirits live on and I’ve had two signs from Noodle that brought me comfort. One happened the day after he died. I picked up this collection of Raymond Chandler stories that I keep on my nightstand and in the first paragraph I read in “Lady in the Lake,” Philip Marlowe is hired to find a character that went missing on June 12th. That’s the day we said goodbye to Noodle. A few day later, I was on a walk and thinking about him. I looked down and spotted a heart-shaped divot in the sidewalk. 💕
Lovely piece that reminded me of the incomparable grief of losing a beloved dog. Mine departed almost 7 years ago and it was a loss like no other. The fact that Noodle lived til he was almost 19 is incredible!! He was loved. 🤍
Thank you, Petra. Appreciate your kind words and I'm so sorry for the loss of your pup. They really do burrow their way into our hearts. I'm definitely grateful for all the time we had with him and the wonderful memories.
Oh my 💓 Noodle sounds like such a fine fellow. I’m onto my second dog…they really are the best and I completely get the hole you’re feeling right now. Do you think you’ll have space in your heart for another pooch, in time? He’d like that I suspect…he taught you to be such great owners 🤗
Thank you for the sweet note, Esther. We'll definitely welcome another pup into the family at some point, but not sure when. Noodle had big paw prints to fill. I did sign on a website to be a dog sitter/dog walker in the hopes that I can get some dog love and still take time to grieve Noodle's absence. Please share a photo of your pup as I love admiring people's pets.
I'm just pausing my read to say how deeply sorry I am to hear of Noodle's passing. What a huge personality he had. I am so proud to be the possessor of last year's holiday photograph which was displayed with my Christmas cards, and has been on permanent display ever since. He was a superstar, and could not in his wildest dreams have found a better home than with you and Jared. Rest in peace, Noodle. You brought joy to many 💛(Beautiful tribute H2)
Aww. Thank you, Jules.💕 It's the quiet and the break the routine that is hardest to take. I would get up in the morning on put on sunscreen right before I took him out, but now that he's not here, I've been forgetting to apply sunscreen! It's hard to imagine the holiday card tradition continuing without Noodle, but we have an idea for this year's card to honor his memory. Stay tuned as you will be receiving one in your mailbox. And thank you for the share. You're such a good friend. Hugs!
Bless you H2 thanks so much. Yes it's heart breaking when they go. It's no wonder he used to stop you shutting the door on him to work - he must have thought the world of you after the lovely life you and Jared gave him. Although he was a good age it was still a shock reading this today. We will miss your updates about his acupuncture and his wheelie walks when he couldn't manage himself. He was a great mascot for In with the Old😔
I haven't read DH's memoir but I think I might - she is an absolute heroine. I did hear her interviewed on Desert Island Discs on BBC Sounds, and that was fascinating. She's such a good role model for younger women - she's her own person, and she seems really nice with it. Supercool 😍
Deborah Harry, 80. How is that possible? Legend. ✨
Just loved the Cop Shiva photos. Full of humour and beauty - the perfect combination. It's good to find some joy at times like this. It's not easy but a bit of laughter brings relief. Keep strong both of you 💛
Re: DH - I know! 80 and still rocking. Have you read her memoir? I was reading about her yesterday and it says she wrote one. Putting it on my list. xo
Even though I thought I was prepared, I cried reading this post. It's a beautiful tribute to your wonderful friend, and I could feel the love you all shared. Losing a pet is hard, but losing your soulmate pet is devastating.
Aww. Thanks for the sweet note and kindness, Christine. I know you're a pet person/animal lover too and it really does hurt to say goodbye. Keeping my fingers crossed that his ghost will visit. :)
Another reminder of just how special Noodle was. Sending love to you and Jared during this hard time of adjustment to the Noodle-shaped hole in your lives xx
Thanks for the lovely note, Jody. We miss him tons. Sending hugs to you. xo
Oh Hilary, I’m so sorry to hear about Noodle. You’ve written such beautiful words about his character I feel I know him well.
I hope that wherever he may be the turkey tit bits continue at 8pm.
Much love to you.
I saw the phenomena Debbie H on her 78th birthday. Life goals right there.
I love the photos too. Beautiful.
Thank you, Margaret. 💕Appreciate the read and the kind words. I too hope that Noodle is getting more than his fill of turkey at the all-you-can-eat treat buffet in the sky. I saw Debbie Harry too a few years ago, she opened for Elvis Costello. She still looks and sounds incredible. A true inspiration.
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What a beautiful tribute Hilary. It’s hard to imagine him gone. He was a special little guy for sure. And always well behaved when he accompanied you both at parties! I’m glad Xander and I got to know him. You gave him an amazing, long life. So rest assured that he loved you both as much as you loved him. You were made for each other. I hope the many great memories bring you peace. ❤️
🩷Thanks for the lovely note, Theresa. Noodle was pretty apathetic towards most people, but I remember he took an immediate liking to you & Xander. The pup had good taste. Xo
I miss Noodle. He was my little guy.
❤️ He was the best.
Oh, Hilary… I never got to meet Noodle, and I feel so gutted. Robbed, in fact, of the experience of his profound charm. What a character—part con artist, part gourmand, all heart. That image of him ditching you for the umbrella family and strong-arming toddlers for their burgers just undid me. He clearly had the soul of a tiny, four-legged diva and the strategic mind of a retired general. Rest in power, little dude.
Nineteen years. That’s not just a long life—it’s a novel, a sitcom, a saga. He was your third Musketeer, your turkey-time alarm clock, your comedic sidekick with a criminal streak. I know how deep this kind of loss cuts. Sending you both all the love as you try to remember who you are without him, though something tells me Noodle made sure you'd always carry a little piece of him (and probably a snack) with you. 💔
💕Thanks for the lovely note and making me laugh, Alisa. "He clearly had the soul of a tiny, four-legged diva and the strategic mind of a retired general." LOL. 100%. That just about sums him up. He was a lovable furry tyrant. I'm currently researching getting a statue made in his likeness for the garden. After almost 19 years, it feels like he deserves a monument. xoxo
My condolences for your beloved Noodle. I know this pain all too well. My dog came to me in a dream a few days later and showed me her new pal, a spotted guinea pig. I woke up and it was near 4am, the message was clear as a bell. The guinea pig belonged to my x husband before we met. Our dog was letting us know she was ok. For awhile when I would think of her I could feel her presence. I love Debbie, last time I saw her was the Escape From New York tour with The Ramones and Tom Tom Club. I am thankful she is still here.
Thanks, Lori. Appreciate your kind note and I’m sorry for your loss too. That’s so sweet that your pup came to you in a dream and was palling around with the guinea pig. I believe that our loved ones spirits live on and I’ve had two signs from Noodle that brought me comfort. One happened the day after he died. I picked up this collection of Raymond Chandler stories that I keep on my nightstand and in the first paragraph I read in “Lady in the Lake,” Philip Marlowe is hired to find a character that went missing on June 12th. That’s the day we said goodbye to Noodle. A few day later, I was on a walk and thinking about him. I looked down and spotted a heart-shaped divot in the sidewalk. 💕
Lovely piece that reminded me of the incomparable grief of losing a beloved dog. Mine departed almost 7 years ago and it was a loss like no other. The fact that Noodle lived til he was almost 19 is incredible!! He was loved. 🤍
Thank you, Petra. Appreciate your kind words and I'm so sorry for the loss of your pup. They really do burrow their way into our hearts. I'm definitely grateful for all the time we had with him and the wonderful memories.
Was getting misty eyed just looking at those pictures! What a trooper!
Thank you for reading and the sweet note. 💕 He really was a little warrior.
Oh my 💓 Noodle sounds like such a fine fellow. I’m onto my second dog…they really are the best and I completely get the hole you’re feeling right now. Do you think you’ll have space in your heart for another pooch, in time? He’d like that I suspect…he taught you to be such great owners 🤗
Thank you for the sweet note, Esther. We'll definitely welcome another pup into the family at some point, but not sure when. Noodle had big paw prints to fill. I did sign on a website to be a dog sitter/dog walker in the hopes that I can get some dog love and still take time to grieve Noodle's absence. Please share a photo of your pup as I love admiring people's pets.
I’m failing spectacularly in managing to do this! Will attempt to message one to you!
I'm just pausing my read to say how deeply sorry I am to hear of Noodle's passing. What a huge personality he had. I am so proud to be the possessor of last year's holiday photograph which was displayed with my Christmas cards, and has been on permanent display ever since. He was a superstar, and could not in his wildest dreams have found a better home than with you and Jared. Rest in peace, Noodle. You brought joy to many 💛(Beautiful tribute H2)
Aww. Thank you, Jules.💕 It's the quiet and the break the routine that is hardest to take. I would get up in the morning on put on sunscreen right before I took him out, but now that he's not here, I've been forgetting to apply sunscreen! It's hard to imagine the holiday card tradition continuing without Noodle, but we have an idea for this year's card to honor his memory. Stay tuned as you will be receiving one in your mailbox. And thank you for the share. You're such a good friend. Hugs!
Bless you H2 thanks so much. Yes it's heart breaking when they go. It's no wonder he used to stop you shutting the door on him to work - he must have thought the world of you after the lovely life you and Jared gave him. Although he was a good age it was still a shock reading this today. We will miss your updates about his acupuncture and his wheelie walks when he couldn't manage himself. He was a great mascot for In with the Old😔
I haven't read DH's memoir but I think I might - she is an absolute heroine. I did hear her interviewed on Desert Island Discs on BBC Sounds, and that was fascinating. She's such a good role model for younger women - she's her own person, and she seems really nice with it. Supercool 😍
Deborah Harry, 80. How is that possible? Legend. ✨
Just loved the Cop Shiva photos. Full of humour and beauty - the perfect combination. It's good to find some joy at times like this. It's not easy but a bit of laughter brings relief. Keep strong both of you 💛
Re: DH - I know! 80 and still rocking. Have you read her memoir? I was reading about her yesterday and it says she wrote one. Putting it on my list. xo
Even though I thought I was prepared, I cried reading this post. It's a beautiful tribute to your wonderful friend, and I could feel the love you all shared. Losing a pet is hard, but losing your soulmate pet is devastating.
Aww. Thanks for the sweet note and kindness, Christine. I know you're a pet person/animal lover too and it really does hurt to say goodbye. Keeping my fingers crossed that his ghost will visit. :)
Your tribute to Noodle was beautiful. I got teary eyed.
Hugs, Jeff! Thank you. I’m so happy you knew him. 😘