Pepper died at age 16. We thought he would live forever, given the number of close calls he had in his lifetime. A typical Schipperke, he was a great escape artist and this led to many adventures. He even survived being lost in coyote country in New Mexico one frigid night, but that was back in his youth. These last few years, he really mellowed out and became very attached to us, seeking and enjoying snuggling and being petted more than ever. He has left us with aching hearts and an emptiness at home way beyond his size.

David, Julia and Jacob