Renee Paquette and Jon Moxley are dealing with a heartbreaking loss at home, and this one clearly hit their family incredibly hard. Paquette revealed that their beloved dog Blue has passed away after nearly 11 years with them.
Paquette shared the news on Instagram, explaining that Blue died last night. She admitted that even though every pet owner knows this day eventually comes, Blue had remained so energetic that part of her believed he might somehow keep going forever.
“The worst part about having the best dog in the world, is saying goodbye to him. Sadly we lost Blue last night. After nearly 11 years of loving him so very much, he’s crossed over the rainbow bridge. Unfortunately with pets, we know this day will eventually happen. But he was such a superhero I really believed he could just go on forever. He was spry and full of piss and vinegar until his very last day.”
Blue had been part of Paquette and Moxley’s family since before they were married. In fact, Paquette revealed they got him one year before their wedding, and he ended up being one of only two attendees when the couple tied the knot.
“We got Blue one year before we got married. He was one of only 2 attendees at our wedding! He was there for us in so many ways. He was the best boy to Nora from the moment we brought her home from the hospital. He was our shadow in every room. He was my soul dog.”
Blue was also there when their daughter Nora entered their lives, with Paquette remembering how naturally he took to her from the moment they brought her home. She described him as the family’s constant shadow and her “soul dog.” Paquette also shared some of the little things that will always remind her of Blue, including thunderstorms and even seeing windshield wipers on television.
“I’ll think of him every thunderstorm and every time I see windshield wipers on tv.”
Blue apparently had very different relationships with Paquette and Moxley. He loved getting affection from Renee, while his time with Moxley involved something much more appropriate for a professional wrestling household.
“He loved getting loved on by me, and he LOVED to wrestle with Jon. We have a giant Blue shaped hole in our lives right now. But I have some peace knowing that he knew he was loved. I’m glad we were with him and we all got to say our goodbyes.”
Paquette ended her tribute by remembering some of Blue’s quirks, from his unusual bark to demanding snacks with his paw and even the smells she probably never expected to admit she would miss.
“Hope you visit me in my dreams, big boy. I’ll miss your turkey gobble bark, begging for snacks by forcefully giving a paw, and I’ll even miss your rotten, room clearing farts.
“We love you forever, Blueberry J. Good.”
Blue was there before Paquette and Moxley got married, stood beside them on their wedding day and later welcomed Nora into the family. Nearly 11 years gave them a lifetime of memories with him, which also explains why Paquette described the space he leaves behind as a “giant Blue shaped hole” in their lives.
We send our condolences to Renee Paquette, Jon Moxley and their family during this difficult time. Feel free to leave some love for the family and your own memories of a special pet below.
