Pip-squeak

Her sweet little self came into our lives on June 2, 1999 – she was the only black and tan dachshund in her litter and she was also the smallest of her litter. Born to a friend with two dachshunds who had not intended to breed them, we had first pick when the puppies were delivered by c-section. With her tongue perpetually sticking out we fell in love at first sight and determined that she was truly a Pip-squeak. Pip, Pippers, and Pipster-the-Hipster were her nicknames and she answered to all of them. The fifteen years she spent with our family were all wonderful, and we miss her terribly. In complete opposition to her small size, were her huge personality and ego. She ran the show and was incredibly protective of our family. When people came to visit, she was not satisfied until they sat down and (in her opinion) became less menacing. She loved our beagle-mix, and when we lost Beagle-juice in 2002, Pip became sad. In 2004, we adopted Chiquita, a puppy from a local shelter for Pip, but she never loved another dog the way she loved Beags. Still, she ran the show and entertained and loved our family deeply for years to come. Pippers always loved wearing a scarf, or sweater or coat, and was quick to don a festive outfit for holidays and special occasions. She also loved playing ball, and attacking squeaky toys. In 2008, she began to lose her vision as the result of corneal edema in both eyes, and although her sight was diminished her zeal for life and fun, and as always, food remained strong. On June 18 of 2014, Pipper’s kidneys began to fail and she developed pancreatitis. We tried to make her better, but it became obvious that we were only making things worse and more frightening for her sweet little self. Pip stopped eating and drinking, a signal to us that she was ready to leave her failing body and join her best doggie friend, Beagle-juice in a happier place. Pip-squeak, thank you for filling our lives with smiles and insistent barks for so long, and for letting us know how much you loved us. We loved you very, very much and will miss you always. We look forward to the day that we will be with you and all of our other pets who have passed and to the time that you will dance with us and sing “How much is that Pip-squeak in the Window?”