Sophie lived nine wonderful years, just one month shy of ten. We were lucky enough to love her as a member of our family for the last eight and a half years.

She might have looked a little serious with that bulldog underbite, but she had the sweetest, most gentle soul. She was your typical lazy, snoring bulldog... Until a tennis ball or rope came out, or she had a kiddie pool to splash in! She had zero concept of personal space, and from the day she joined our family until her very last breath, she was happiest curled right up next to us. She loved everyone she met, eagerly pawing at anyone in reach just to get a few good rubs. Sophie was the best four-legged companion: ready to play when we were, there to lick away tears when life got heavy, and always down for some snuggles.

We will miss you until the day we meet at the rainbow bridge, Sophie.