Smiley

Dog's Age
Was 10

Entrant's Name
Claudette Yutkins

LPDR Alum?
Yes

City and State
Topsfield MA 01983

Your Dog's Story or Bio

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In Loving Memory of Smiley

Smiley was adopted from Little Paws Dachshund Rescue ten years ago. He came from Georgia, where he had been abandoned on a highway beneath a mile marker. Originally named Miles, his name was soon changed to Smiley—a perfect fit for the permanent grin created by his sweet underbite.

Despite a heartbreaking past that included abuse and being shot at, with metal BBs still lodged in his body, Smiley never lost his joy. He was the happiest dog, loving everyone he met and bringing smiles to others simply through his gentle, sweet personality. He was affectionate, cuddly, and always eager for attention and love—sometimes even more than food.

Smiley adored car rides and treasured time spent with us on the patio, happily chasing squirrels and rabbits. He loved dressing up and even won first prize in a Halloween contest dressed as Dracula. He was gentle and kind with our cat, Stewart, and had many friends at Wags Day Care in Wenham.

He greeted us with pure happiness every time we came home and shared a special bond with his friends Lenny and Gracie. Smiley was a joyful presence in our lives every single day.

Though he sadly passed from congestive heart failure, Smiley truly lived fully and loved deeply. He will be missed forever and remembered always for the happiness he brought into our hearts