Saltarella De Medici (Salty) was humanely set free of her pain by Dr. Vanessa and Heather from Resting Paws Veterinary Hospice, and crossed the Rainbow Bridge at her home on January 4, 2025, surrounded and comforted by her family (Rhonda, Bruce, Lyndsay and Shannon). Salty was born on November 17, 2008 at De Medici Poodles in Chemainus, BC, to parents Ellie May and Leonardo (Lenny). We had the good fortune to visit there just over two weeks after Salty and her siblings were born, and we truly believe that on that day she chose us as her forever family just as much as we chose her. We brought Salty home on January 10, 2009, and had 16 wonderful years with her, as a loved and cherished family member.
Among other things, Salty loved RV trips and car rides, swimming, walks where she could sniff every tree along the way, chasing sticks and balls, playing in the snow, looking out the window, and especially treats! Unfortunately, in her last few months she lost a lot of strength in her back legs/hips, as well as much of her eyesight and hearing, and was unable to enjoy many of those activities anymore (except the last one!). She remained a trouper to the end, and although she was on arthritis and joint pain medication, it became obvious that her quality of life was deteriorating, and we had to make the agonizing decision to let her go. We are so thankful that she was a part of our lives and she will never be forgotten. Now transitioned into spirit, we know that we will still feel her presence.