Abigail Wise

UPDATE: In a miraculous turn of events, Stella was not on a forever walkabout as we’d thought after missing her for days, but had just gone on a big adventure to who knows where. She showed up at our doorstep this morning. What a rollercoaster.

Rest in peace, my sweet Stell. Thank you for picking me at that shelter a decade ago. Thank you for coming on our many adventures—backpacking deep into the backcountry of New Mexico and Colorado, kayaking on countless rivers and lakes, and road tripping across the country again and again—even if we both knew you’d much rather be relaxing at home. You shepherded me into motherhood and marriage. You were tough on the outside, but had a heart of gold, and I’ll love you forever. I miss you and your snaggletooth already and hope you’re snoozing in a forever patch of sun. ☀️