In loving memory · 2020

Meet Misty.

The girl with the soft ears, the big heart, and more nicknames than any dog could possibly need.

Niels as a child alongside puppy Misty

It began with a promise.

In second grade, I begged my parents for a dog. My dad challenged me to prove I was ready by picking up after Sadie, our sweet old beagle. I took the challenge seriously. Misty eventually arrived, and for 16 wonderful years she was part of nearly every chapter of my life.

She was the kind of dog who wanted to be wherever her people were. If someone was alone at home, she'd find them and settle in nearby. She could turn an ordinary day into a memory just by following you from room to room.

Misty passed away in 2020. Her love is the reason this little business has her name.

Little names, big love

She answered to all kinds of names.

Little BearPeachesSweet GirlSoft EarsMisty MorningCuddle BugHoney BeeGolden BrownMiss MutTwisty

Just a few of the nicknames our family gave her over the years.

Life with Misty

Some stories are too good to forget.

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The backyard slide

Misty loved climbing onto the backyard playset—and sliding down the slide for a little extra speed.

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Water dog

She chased the hose in great figure eights, splashed in lakes, and retrieved sticks from the water.

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Never far away

She had a gift for finding whoever was home alone, lying nearby, and nudging a hand when the petting stopped.

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Christmas company

She loved sleeping under the Christmas tree—and making herself part of the excitement when everyone opened gifts.

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One missing shoe

For years she borrowed a single shoe, usually one Mom had worn recently. Finding the matching pair could be a challenge.

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Misty's pace

Later in life, she chose the pace and direction of her walks. We followed her lead and took our time.

A very talented girl

Yes, she knew tricks.

Some were classics, others were pure Misty.

SitLie downRoll overSpeakShakeHigh fiveCrawlPeek-a-booBang bangDanceHeelNight-night

She even climbed playground ladders and went down slides. And when we said “night-night,” she knew it was time to go to her kennel.

Misty at her fifteenth birthday celebration
A life in pictures

Misty through the years.

From the ordinary days to the unforgettable adventures, these are the real snapshots of the girl who inspired it all.

A lifetime together

Her story, in four chapters.

Second grade · A promise

A determined boy and a challenge to earn his own dog.

16 years · Growing up together

Backyard games, family adventures, daily routines, and a loyal companion through it all.

2020 · Saying goodbye

The year I said goodbye to Misty.

Today · Keeping her memory alive

Misty's is built around the care I learned by loving her.

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