Tonight at 11:30 p.m. Pacific Time, my sweet little angel Popcorn passed peacefully. Her doctor, who successfully performed all of Sophie’s surgeries, called tonight to say Popcorn was worse neurologically. Her front legs were weaker, and she struggled to lift her head. She warned that the myelomalacia was progressing quickly and could take away her ability to breathe. I went to see her hoping to comfort her, get through the night, and wait for her morning evaluation. But tonight I saw her struggling to breathe, shaking and trying to lift her head. The doctors on call believed that if I left, I would likely get a call within hours and might not make it back in time. I could not leave my baby to suffer overnight just to face the same decision tomorrow. Letting her go peacefully was the hardest goodbye of my life. Popcorn came into my life on July 10, 2024. Thank you to the @hendersonanimalshelternv for blessing me with this incredible little soul. I’ve never had a dog like her. So loving, so fun, and every night she slept on my shoulder. She was only four years and four months old. I thought we had so much more time. I thought she would be here long after Sophie and Little Guy. After watching Sophie overcome so much, I believed Popcorn would too. Sophie had never had myelomalacia. I never saw this coming. Losing my mom earlier this year, who helped take such wonderful care of Popcorn, broke my heart. With that loss and others, I had some time to prepare. With Popcorn, I had none. This has been the hardest death I’ve ever experienced with half of the most important things in my life suddenly gone 6 months apart. I’m at peace knowing she is no longer suffering, but a piece of me will forever be gone with her. The longer we live, the more loss we experience. We can never replace that love, but we have unlimited love to give. Thank you all for your love, support, and prayers during this difficult time. I love you forever, my sweet little angel Popcorn with extra butter. 🍿 ❤️ 🙏 - @ryback