Mocha, 15 1/2 years went by way too quickly. Today you told us it was time for you to go. You fought until the very end to be strong. This is no surprise because you were a trooper all your life. You survived an attack at the dog park and a rattlesnake bite. You were the alpha, the others knew it, but you never had to flaunt it. When I brought you home from the Humane Society, you had some big separation anxiety, but you learned you were safe and taken care of. I do remember one time you and Maddie decided that when I left home you were going to re-design my living room curtains and tore them from the window. I got over it and forgave you, and now it's a big laugh to look back at. You always had a unique personality, as all dogs do. You always enjoyed attention, but it was at your standards. You didn't like people touching your paws, but you loved being vacuumed by the vacuum cleaner and you followed us around and would roll over on your back until you got vacuumed. You loved sleeping on the hammock in the summers. Getting your ears rubbed and scratched was the best thing and you always leaned in for more. When it was time for treats, you were quick to snatch them and we had to be careful our fingers weren't too close to the target you were aiming for. You meant no harm but loved your treats. You were the quiet alpha and you would gently let your pack-mates know when they crossed the line with you. All you did was lift your paw and gently slap the other dog across the muzzle and the message was sent. Mocha, you were my last connection to my very first Huskies, Satch and Sasha, and then Maddie later. You're now over the Bridge playing and running with them and all your other pack-mates who have gone before you. Please look down and watch over us, including Jaxxson, Juno, Noelle, Dakoda and Cooper, who are grieving with me and miss you so much. Soon we will have your ashes and paw print, and they will be put in a prominent place with all the other dogs who we loved and lost. Take care, little girl. We will never forget you and the wonderful, loving companion you were. I love you. Good girl! Nov. 9, 2025 I can't believe it's been a year since I last held you. I see your picture every day and I miss you every day. You were my last connection to Satch, Sasha and Maddie and it hurts more to know those days and my first Huskies are now gone. You were so unique in a great way. You were the alpha of the pack in your older years and did that job as well as it could be done. You made it clear you were the boss, but in a way that sent the message without being too harsh. You were great on walks and loved them. I will remember you today when I walk the others on the same path we took for many years. We now have Balto, not to replace you as you are irreplaceable, but to give another Husky home. Please guide him from the Rainbow Bridge as he still is learning the ropes. You were a great teacher, so do your thing and watch over him with your leadership Karma. I still look at the spot outside our bedroom door where you slept and envision you there on your bed. I surely wish you were still here. I miss you and love you, chocolate girl. I hope you can still feel it.

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