Schumi and his dad were the best of friends for the 9 years they shared together, and grew to be in tune with what the other was thinking. At family gatherings, Schumi was the best behaved, and, of course, the cutest. Dad and Schumi enjoyed their long walks together to stay in shape. Schumi went to heaven on Thursday, June 11th. He had been struggling with Cushing’s disease and arthritis in his rear legs. On Thanksgiving 2019 he nearly died from kidney failure due to the medication. Dad wasn’t ready to say goodbye to him, and asked for more time.

Foxie quickly became mom's shadow, following her everywhere, and found a kindred spirit in her ball-chasing brother Petey, who was also adopted from MNSR. Although she had one eye to see with, she never missed a thing. Her great joy was barking at birds, rabbits, people, plants, cars, bikes, etc. Foxie crossed over the rainbow bridge on June 3rd, 2020. She had such a large personality in such a small body. She kept an eye on the neighborhood and let me know when someone or something was moving. My house is extremely quiet. She was a very special girl and I really miss her!