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200 days without you at my side...
At this time, 200 days ago, your heart beat for the last time, while I was at your side.
It was the best decision for you, I had to end your (unknown till then) suffering, as I had promised you from the start.
I still miss you every day!

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A heartwarming and nostalgic digital illustration, tenderly reimagining a precious memory of a young Chocolate Labrador puppy from September 2013. The puppy sits patiently in the center of an enchanted, sun-drenched forest, looking directly forward with huge, gentle brown eyes and an expression of pure innocence and sweetness. Its rich, chocolate-brown coat gleams under the soft, golden light filtering through the ancient trees. The magical woodland floor is adorned with lush moss, vibrant glowing mushrooms, and delicate wildflowers in shades of pink and purple. Swirling fairy sparkles dance in the warm air, creating a protective and dreamy atmosphere that celebrates the gentle spirit of a beloved companion in their early years.

Trying out Gemini AI...
Made this simple old-fashioned filmposter with one of my favorite pictures of Arwen.
I miss her, and she will always be my shining star...

#RIPArwen #Labrador #DogsOfMastodon #Labradorable #DogsOfVernissage #AI #AIedited

A vertical, vintage-style movie poster in sepia tones honoring a chocolate brown Labrador named Arwen. The dog is the central focus, shown from the chest up with a joyful, gentle expression. Her mouth is slightly open in a happy pant, her tongue visible, and her dark, soulful eyes look directly at the viewer.
Behind Arwen’s head, a radiant "halo" of thin white lines creates a sunburst effect, making her appear iconic and angelic. She stands on a stage framed by heavy theatrical curtains and illuminated by two bright spotlights from the top corners, with dramatic light beams streaking downward.
At the top, the name "ARWEN" is written in a large, elegant, cream-colored serif font with decorative flourishes on the letter 'A'. The entire image has a weathered, nostalgic texture with subtle fold lines and paper grain, giving it the appearance of a cherished classic film advertisement from a bygone era.

The kind gentleman had taken another picture of us, which I also edited with Pixlr & AddText.
In the end, I took quite a few selfies with Arwen during our SniffiVerse™ walkies. But I don't have too many pix of us, taken by others...
183 days ago, I had to say the hardest goodbye. 😢
And I still miss her every day...

#RIPArwen #DogsOfMastodon #DogsOfVernissage #Labrador #Labradorable #Edited

Cynni crouches on a sandy lakeshore beside her chocolate Labrador Arwen at the Herperduin nature area, both facing the camera in a quiet, deeply affectionate moment. Cynni wears a cap, sunglasses, a light grey T-shirt, jeans, and hiking shoes, smiling warmly while resting one hand gently on Arwen’s back. Arwen sits close at her side, calm and content, her dark brown coat softly lit, her posture relaxed and trusting. Behind them stretches a still lake with a thin layer of mist hovering above the water, reflecting a line of tall pine trees and pale blue sky, with reeds growing along the water’s edge. The atmosphere feels serene and almost timeless. At the bottom of the image, turquoise-purple text reads: “Herperduin, 21/07/2024.”
This photograph was taken by a kind gentleman, just one week after Cynni and Arwen had moved into their new home, during their early explorations of the Herperduin together. It captures a moment of settling in, shared discovery, and deep companionship, as this peaceful place quickly became one of their favorites. Arwen passed away on July 4, 2025, but this image holds her joyful spirit—her happy trots, wagging tail, and endless sniffing of the world around her. She is dearly missed, and this photograph remains a treasured memory of the love and bond they shared.

We just moved to Herpen, and I think this was our 3rd visit to the Herperduin. Arwen (and I) loved it there!
I wanted to take a pix of Arwen, when a kind gentleman offered to take one of Arwen and myself.
Thanks to him, I have this lovely picture, which I edited a bit, to keep my memories of Arwen alive...
Tomorrow, it's been 6 months... 😢
I miss that gall so!
Image edited by me with Pixlr & AddText apps.

#RIPArwen #DogsOfMastodon #DogsOfVernissage #Labrador #Labradorable #Edited

Cynni crouches beside her chocolate Labrador Arwen on a sandy lakeshore in the Herperduin nature area, both facing the camera in a calm, intimate moment. Cynni wears a cap, sunglasses, a light grey shirt, and hiking shoes, smiling warmly as one hand rests gently on Arwen’s back. Arwen sits close at her side, her dark brown coat contrasting softly with the pale sand, her posture relaxed and attentive, eyes calm and trusting. Behind them lies a still lake with a faint layer of morning mist hovering above the water, bordered by tall green reeds and a dense forest of pine trees, creating a serene, almost timeless atmosphere. The image is framed with a slightly distressed black-and-white border, and turquoise text near the bottom reads: “Herperduin 21/07/2024.”
This photograph was taken by a kind passer-by just one week after Cynni and Arwen had moved into their new home, during one of their first explorations of the Herperduin together. It captures a moment of adjustment, companionship, and shared discovery, as this peaceful landscape quickly became one of their favorite places. Arwen passed away on July 4, 2025, but this image preserves her joyful spirit—the way she loved these walks, trotting happily, tail wagging, nose busy with every scent. She is deeply missed, and this photograph remains a cherished reminder of their bond and the beautiful moments they shared together.

Arwen 2025 - Gone, but not forgotten

https://makertube.net/w/uj9TY2V1jqNZECDvZifuCi

Girls in Heaven 🐾 💜 🌈

Original snaps of both Chance (my first choccy gall) and Arwen, with an AI edited background.

They both loved playing at the waterside, running through the high grass, playing with balls, and just loving life...

I left Chance with my ex when we split up, as I didn't know if I could care for her, and I knew he could. And when I divorced my other ex, I was able to keep Arwen. 💜🩵💜

#RIPArwen #Labrador #DogsOfMastodon #Labradorable #DogsOfVernissage #AI #AIedited

An AI-created yet deeply lifelike image shows two chocolate Labradors resting together at the edge of calm water on a sunny day, surrounded by soft green grass and leafy trees. On the left sits Chance, Cynni’s first chocolate Lab, her posture calm and dignified, eyes gently closed as if enjoying the warmth and the breeze. On the right lies Arwen, relaxed with her front paws stretched forward, her mouth slightly open in a joyful, familiar smile that radiates kindness and love. The water behind them glimmers quietly, evoking a place of peace, freedom, and endless summers. Though this image is AI-made using original photos, it lovingly preserves their essence: Chance, whose goodbye was heartbreakingly difficult, and Arwen, a soulmate of nearly twelve years who is missed every single day. Together they appear reunited, safe and happy, running forever in doggy heaven, where there is endless grass to race through and water to swim in—just as they always loved.

One of my favorite pictures of Arwen, I took on 06/06/2025, a little less than a month before her passing... 😢
I've been using the image to create "new" Arwen images, to keep her memory alive, in a way, through the help of AI.
I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but for me... It's a way to keep Arwen in my life, as I still struggle daily without her at my side...

#RIPArwen #Labrador #DogsOfMastodon #Labradorable #DogsOfVernissage #AI #AIedited

An AI-generated portrait of Arwen, a beloved chocolate Labrador, created from a favorite real photograph taken on 06/06/2025, less than a month before her passing. She is shown sitting calmly, facing forward, her rich brown coat rendered with visible brush textures in the style of an early 20th-century oil painting. Her mouth is gently open, tongue relaxed, and her warm brown eyes radiate kindness, patience, and quiet joy. There is a softness in her expression that reflects her gentle soul and deep bond with her human. The background is a peaceful natural landscape: a grassy meadow with small white wildflowers, a reflective stream or pond, tall trees bathed in warm light, and a softly clouded sky in muted blues and golds. The painterly style gives the scene a timeless, almost nostalgic feeling, turning a fleeting real moment into a lasting tribute. Arwen appears serene, loved, and fully herself—forever remembered as the gentle, loyal soulmate she was.

We wish you...
...a very #labbi #Xmas!
#mastodogs #dogsofmstodon #Labrador #labradorable

A five year old, female chocolate Labrador retriever wearing a Santa's hat lying on the floor and looking straight into the camera. Her look is somewhere in between "I am the cutest thing in the whole damn universe!" and "Don of a b***h I f***ing hate you for what you're making me wear..."

Merry Christmas 🎄 everyone.

It's a difficult time for me, being alone now, without my loyal gall at my side. 😢

This is an AI-enhanced image of an original picture of Arwen, taken on 23/06/2025.

She was the best soulmate 💜 and I feel blessed for being to lucky to have had her in my life for almost 12 years. But that also makes it harder to deal with the loss...

Merry Christmas, from us with love 🐾🕯️💫🎄

#Christmas #RIPArwen #Labradorable #AIedited #DogsOfMastodon

A loving and deeply emotional AI-enhanced portrait of Arwen, a chocolate brown Labrador and Cynni’s beloved soulmate, based on an original photograph taken on 23/06/2025, less than two weeks before she sadly became too ill and passed away in early July. Arwen lies comfortably in a festive setting, surrounded by evergreen branches, warm golden fairy lights, pinecones, and red accents that create a cozy Christmas atmosphere. Her face is the heart of the image: warm brown eyes filled with gentleness and trust, and her mouth softly open in her familiar, joyful smile, showing her pink tongue and calm contentment. Her dark brown fur glows warmly in the soft light, emphasizing her peaceful presence and loving nature. At the bottom of the image, decorative text reads “Merry Christmas,” adding to the seasonal feeling. The edges of the image have a subtle, darkened border, framing her like a cherished memory. This AI-enhanced image honors Arwen as the most gentle, caring, and loving gall. Even now, her eyes and smile radiate unconditional love, comfort, and the deep bond she shared. She is missed every single day, forever held close in heart and memory.

8 days are left before we say goodbye to 2025... And what a year it's been! 😔
The few good things are overshadowed by pain, trauma, fear, and grief...
As I get ready to say goodbye to this crappy year, of course I am grateful for having the company of Arwen at my side for almost 12 years. But, all good things come to an end... 😢
I toast to Arwen, thankful for her love and support, missing her every day...

#RIPArwen #Labrador #DogsOfMastodon #Labradorable #DogsOfVernissage #AI #AIedited

Used two AI made images of Arwen, based on her real pictures, and made it into one background that I could use for my laptop.
There may be a new choccy gall coming in 2026, but Arwen is still in my heart every day...
This way, I have her with me, in a way, during the first holiday season without her... 😢

#RIPArwen #Labrador #DogsOfMastodon #Labradorable #DogsOfVernissage #AI #AIedited

A softly lit, intimate photo of a laptop resting in a dark, cozy room, illuminated by the glow of a candle nearby. On the laptop screen is a newly created winter-themed background featuring two beloved images of Arwen, Cynni’s chocolate Labrador, lovingly combined into one harmonious scene. On the left, Arwen appears as a gentle Christmas angel, complete with glowing wings and a golden halo, standing peacefully in a snowy mountain landscape beneath sparkling stars and festive fireworks. On the right, Arwen is shown wrapped in warm, twinkling Christmas lights, her kind eyes glowing with comfort and familiarity. A full moon hangs above snow-covered trees, adding a sense of calm and eternity. Though the background was created using AI, it is clearly based on real photographs of Arwen, preserving her recognizable expression and soul. The image radiates love, remembrance, and quiet togetherness, offering Cynni a comforting way to keep Arwen close during the first holidays without her.

An AI-created winter New Year’s Eve scene combining two beloved images of Arwen, lovingly edited together into one serene and emotional tribute. In a snowy mountain landscape under a deep blue, star-filled night sky, soft snowflakes drift gently through the air. On the left, Arwen is shown standing as a gentle angel, her chocolate-brown fur glowing warmly. Pastel, rainbow-tinted angel wings extend from her shoulders, and a delicate golden halo floats above her head. She wears a festive red-and-green bow at her neck, her expression open and kind, as if watching over everything with quiet joy. On the right, Arwen appears lying peacefully in the snow, wrapped in softly glowing warm white Christmas lights that illuminate her familiar face and calm brown eyes. Behind them, snow-covered evergreen trees and distant mountains are bathed in moonlight, while golden fireworks bloom across the sky, celebrating the turning of the year. The full moon shines above, adding a gentle, reflective light to the scene. The image feels peaceful and bittersweet, symbolizing love, remembrance, and the enduring presence of Arwen’s spirit—honoring the bond that remains strong as one year ends and a new one begins.

Using some last images of Arwen to create Xmas "cards" to share... I know that, if all goes well, I'll be fortunate to welcome a new friend into my life next year...
But the first Xmas without Arwen... It's hard... 😢 I still miss her so... 🐾 💜

Original picture: https://flic.kr/p/2reqX7Z

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After Arwen passed away, they offered to take her paw prints (for a few, of course 😔) with ink and paper. I accepted, and I am glad what I did.
I tried to take a picture of the "best" pawprint, and I edited it a bit for today's blog post.
I used this pawprint in several edits. It's a bit of her unique identity, and she will never be forgotten.

#RIPArwen #Labrador #DogsOfMastodon #Labradorable #Pawprint #Edited

An edited image showing the ink print of one of Arwen’s front paws, created tenderly after her passing and before her cremation—one last physical trace of the soulmate who shaped Cynni’s life with love. The pawprint appears in deep black ink, textured and imperfect in the most beautiful way, capturing the tiny ridges, smudges, and quirks that made it uniquely hers. It rests on a softly blended purple-to-pink background, glowing with a quiet, emotional warmth. The rounded corners and subtle vignette frame the print like a memory held close. Every smudge and uneven edge feels like a whisper of who Arwen was: gentle, joyful, endlessly loving, and deeply connected to Cynni. This print becomes more than ink—it is a preserved heartbeat, a final touch, and a reminder of the bond that remains unbroken.

Little Puppy Snoozes - 20/09/2013

https://makertube.net/w/poa8bGLAPiZdfNnstocJwa

After creating a few fantasy style images from real pictures of Arwen (and Bas), I wanted to make a special one for my social media bits this winter.
While I am eager to exchange all my tears of loss to smiling happy memories, I still miss her loads...
I need to move forward, and I am definitely working on that. But she will never be forgotten 💜 or loved less...

#RIPArwen #Labrador #DogsOfMastodon #Labradorable #DogsOfVernissage #AI

A close-up photo of Arwen, Cynni’s beloved chocolate-brown Labrador, taken in early June 2025, about a month before her passing. She stands on a grassy path bathed in soft natural light, surrounded by blurred greenery and hints of white blossoms in the background. Arwen looks straight into the camera with her warm, soulful eyes—eyes that always carried endless love and quiet wisdom. Her mouth is slightly open in a tender, happy pant, her pink tongue peeking out in a way that gives her a gentle, almost smiling expression. A few tiny specks of moisture cling to her nose, adding to her lifelike, endearing presence. She wears her harness comfortably, the dark straps contrasting with the deep, rich tones of her fur. Everything about the image radiates calm, sweetness, and the loyal, caring nature that made Arwen so special. It is a cherished moment, capturing her beauty, kindness, and loving spirit forever.

A luminous fantasy rendering of Arwen, Cynni’s beloved chocolate-brown Labrador, recreated from an original June 2025 photo taken just weeks before her passing. Arwen stands in a soft, snowy dreamscape filled with pale blue light, sparkling dust, and distant pine trees glowing under a magical sky. She looks straight ahead with her warm, soulful brown eyes and her familiar happy expression, tongue out in that sweet, trusting way that always showed her gentle heart. Behind her, large iridescent wings—shimmering in pastel shades of gold, pink, and blue—unfurl gracefully, giving her a celestial presence. Above her head glows a delicate golden halo, casting soft light across her fur. The scene feels peaceful, tender, and full of love, as if Arwen is portrayed in the serene, enchanted world she deserves—forever Cynni’s beautiful gall, now shown as the radiant angel she always was in spirit.

After two days of traveling, and a quick walk the evening of arrival, Arwen is now enjoying the scenery of the beautiful surroundings of Brandlucken. Mountains, woods, fresh air, and lota to sniff...
She always loved coming here with me... And it was great to have her with me for so many lovely walks...

I really miss her... 🐾 🌈 🕯️

#RIPArwen #Labrador #DogsOfMastodon #Labradorable

I edited a lovely butterfly background image I had with a cropped picture of a gentle smiling Arwen. 💜
I added some text later (not in this image) so I could use the image for today's blog post (will go "live" at CET 7am).

Arwen just had the cutest smile with the most gentle loving eyes. And I miss her greatly every moment of the day... 🐾 💔 🌈

#Labrador #DogsOfMastodon #Labradorable #RIPArwen #Edited

A softly edited, emotional artwork featuring Arwen’s joyful face centered against a textured black-grey background. Her expression is warm and bright, mouth slightly open in a happy smile, eyes full of the gentle, loving spark that made her so special. Above her floats a luminous, magical butterfly illustrated in shimmering shades of purple, lavender, and icy blue. Its wings are decorated with delicate gemstone-like patterns and tiny dots of light, giving it an ethereal, almost guardian-like presence. Around both Arwen and the butterfly, soft glows of green, blue, and violet sparkle like drifting stardust, creating a peaceful and dreamy atmosphere. The image feels like a quiet moment of connection between earth and something beyond, capturing the tenderness, magic, and everlasting love Arwen brought into the world.

Edited image of a snap I took of my big love on 23/12/2024.
She was the loveliest, kindest, sweetest... As most dog owners will probably say about their own fur babies (and they're not wrong!).
But somehow, the bond I shared with her was one I've never felt before. So dealing with losing her is still hard on me.

Gone but never forgotten! 🐾 💜

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A sepia-toned, gently blurred photograph of Arwen, your beloved chocolate Labrador, taken in December 2024. She is lying on a wooden floor indoors, her body stretched slightly to the left while she faces the camera directly. Arwen’s expression is warm and full of affection—her mouth is open in a relaxed, happy smile, showing her soft teeth, and her eyes catch the light with a gentle shine. Her ears sit loosely at the sides of her head, giving her that tender, familiar look you loved so much. The background shows softly out-of-focus shelves and pieces of furniture, creating a cozy home atmosphere. A thin black film-strip style border frames the entire image, adding a nostalgic, captured-moment feel. The focus is entirely on Arwen’s calm, joyful presence—her sweetest smile preserved in a timeless, heartfelt snapshot.

Came across some puppy snaps...
Wanted to share this one. 😊
I just shared it in my journal Toot on Masto, but wanted to share it on Pixelfed as well. 😇

Enjoy sleeping puppy Arwen in black-and-white.. She was just the cutest! 🥲 I really still miss her so much...

#Labrador #DogsOfMastodon #Dog #DogsOfPixelfed #Labradorable #PixelfedDogs #RIPArwen

Black-and-white close-up photo taken on 29 September 2013, showing puppy Arwen (born 15 July 2013) fast asleep. The image focuses on her tiny front paws, which are stretched toward the camera and fill most of the foreground. Her soft pads, fine fur, and tiny claws are clearly visible in gentle light, creating an intimate and tender perspective. In the background, out of focus, Arwen’s small head rests sideways on a blanket as she sleeps deeply, her ears floppy and relaxed. The blurred surroundings enhance the peacefulness of the moment, highlighting the innocence and trust of a very young Labrador puppy.

Another edit I made for an upcoming blog post. The original snap was taken on 23/12/2024.
Arwen just had the cutest smile and the most gentle eyes... I miss her so much...

#RIPArwen #Labrador #DogsOfMastodon #Dog #DogsOfPixelfed #Labradorable

#Labradorable

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