In a cozy home filled with laughter and gentle hands, a tiny Shih Tzu named Courtney Smiley was born on September 9, 2015. From the moment she opened her eyes, she radiated warmth—a little bundle of fur with a heart too big for her small body. Courtney didn’t just live—she celebrated life. Her favorite game was a dance of paws and giggles, where she’d try to catch your hand with her two front paws, eyes sparkling with mischief. She’d climb onto your belly, tugging at sheets and blankets like a playful magician revealing joy beneath the folds. And when she ran back and forth chasing you, it wasn’t just play—it was a symphony of love in motion. As she grew, so did her heart. Courtney became a mother—three times over. Each litter was a testament to her devotion. She nursed her pups with fierce tenderness, refusing to leave their side. You had to gently lift her just to take her outside, and even then, she’d rush back to the door, her tiny paws tapping out a rhythm of urgency and love. One day, while playing with her usual zest, Courtney darted into the street. A loud scream pierced the air. You looked out and saw her—dragging her little body back home, determined to return to the place where love lived. At the hospital, they discovered her pelvis was broken. But in the midst of pain, there was a miracle—she was expecting again. The vet asked if you wanted to end the pregnancy. You said no. Absolutely not. Because Courtney was more than a pet—she was a soul with purpose. She rested, healed, and when the time came, she delivered four beautiful pups. Her strength was quiet, her courage loud. As the years passed, her body began to fade. Her lungs weakened, her heart struggled, and her mind wandered. But her spirit? It never dimmed. She remained your sunshine—gentle, loving, always giving. And then, on Tuesday,September 16, 2025, Courtney lay at your feet. She closed her eyes, not in pain, but in peace. She had given everything—her love, her loyalty, her light. She received her golden wings, not as an end, but as a beginning to a new kind of presence. Courtney Smiley will forever be remembered—not just for the joy she brought, but for

the way she taught you to love without limits. She lives on in every pawprint she left on

your heart.