Sissy appeared in early May 2016 at a marina in Glyfada, with wounds on her paws as if she had run for miles chasing whoever had ultimately abandoned her there. She “latched on” to a young woman working there who noticed her. After taking her to the vet for check-ups and spaying, the woman helped her recover and get back on her feet.
Sissy began protecting her space and the young woman, becoming uneasy around others. When the marina started drawing more visitors, it became clear that Sissy needed to be moved to a boarding facility. Since the summer of 2016, she has been waiting. Dogs came and went, but Sissy stayed.
An incredibly affectionate soul, she patiently waited for someone to realize that Sissy was meant for them. We can’t even count how many thousands of photos we took of her, how many posts we shared, or how many events she attended. She was a fantastic dog, with her quirks—just like anyone else.
Her forever home and family never came. Instead, she made the boarding facilities her home and the people who cared for her all these years her family. She loved them deeply.
Her last medical check-up in April showed excellent results, but some weakness and occasional stumbling prompted further tests. These revealed a mass in her stomach, which had fused her internal organs—liver, spleen, stomach, and lungs—into one.
Sissy spent her final days on a couch she had never had in her life, and in May 2024, she began her journey across the Rainbow Bridge, leaving us stunned and heartbroken by the immense void her sudden loss has created.
To us, she will always be Princess Sissy.
Until we meet again!
