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A very very sad goodbye to Blade.

We will always remember him for his sweet, gentle nature, and the extreme patience and calm he brought into every physiotherapy session. He was much loved by his family, and enjoyed curling up beneath a warm blanket for naps, and most of all he loved playing in his ball pit as much as he possibly could. Though he couldn’t see or hear very well, he could always tell when dinner was on the way (if dinner hour approached, he was sure to let you know!) and would make sure he was at the very front of the queue.

Some of his family's most treasured memories are of Blade running alongside his dad on the beach in Cape Town, matching him step for step without ever needing a leash - a perfect little pair, moving together as one. His mom remembers how every attempt to give him a kiss on the nose was met with Blade trying to "eat" it instead.

He loved his walks, provided they didn't involve wet or muddy paws, and he filled his home with countless small moments of joy, comfort, and love. Blade was deeply cherished, and his absence will be felt by all who knew him. We are grateful to have been part of his journey and send our heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time.

Run free, sweet boy.

Our beloved specialist care-giver Jarrod is leaving PAWS today and heading off on a new adventure in Nelspruit. We can’t hold him back anymore, we really tried but he outsmarted us! 💙

We’ll be sure to send you tons and tons of photos of the furry faces you’ll be missing, we only wish we could chat to them about how you’re doing, because Macy will surely miss her personal carriage, Gracie will happily steal your chair (though she’ll be lost without her favourite lap), Prince Raka will be spoiled (of course) and we’ll let you know how he’s doing every wobbly step of the way, Ozzy will miss his swimming buddy, Flippie will be lost without his cushion and masseuse, and all your regular fur babies are in for a very big adjustment, but we promise to take great care of them while you dazzle the people of Nelspruit with your compassion and dedication.

We’re all really going to miss you Jarrod, but hopefully not as much as you’ll miss us ☺️ It’s been amazing to work with someone so committed and passionate. Wishing you nothing but success and happiness, good luck finding co-workers better than us! Wishing you, Kaylee, Joey and the new black kitty fur-baby (We’re siding with Kaylee! You’ve been out-voted) and any future family members (furry or otherwise) all the very best.

"It’s time to say goodbye, but I think goodbyes are sad, and I’d much rather say hello. Hello to a new adventure." – Ernie Harwell.