There are a thousand little things I miss about Chooch—the way his tail would wag when I walked in the room, the sound of his paws pattering across the floor, the way he’d look at me with those soulful eyes that seemed to understand everything. But if I had to choose one thing I miss the most, it’s when he’d rest his head on my shoulder. That simple gesture was his way of saying, “I’m here, and I love you.” It was peaceful, grounding—like the world paused for a moment just for us.
Since Chooch passed, that absence has echoed through my days in ways I never imagined. It’s the small, quiet moments that hit the hardest. But recently, something brought a little comfort back into my space. Check this out…
First, huge shoutout to @menas24711 for the absolutely stunning painting of Chooch. You somehow captured not just his face, but his spirit—the glint in his eyes, the softness of his expression, and that sweet soul that made him so special. Every time I walk past it, it’s like he’s back with me again, just watching over like he always did.
And then there’s the plushie from @petsies—a perfect, huggable version of my boy. It might be a stuffed replica, but when I hold it, I swear it brings back the feeling of him lying beside me. His fur, his shape, even the little details like his markings are all there. It’s more than just a toy; it’s a piece of him I get to keep close.
Nothing can ever replace Chooch, and I don’t want anything to. But having these beautiful tributes around me helps carry that love forward. Every painting, every plushie, every memory—they all keep him alive in my heart. And I’ll never stop missing those quiet shoulder moments… but now, I’ve got reminders that he’s still with me in a new way.
