Pro skater Chima Ferguson and his wife Bianka Vasyli are mourning the loss of their beloved dog Gigi.
The couple shared an emotional tribute to their longtime family companion.
Remembering her personality, they described Gigi as a funny, stubborn and social dog who loved being around people.
She was also a regular companion on skate tours, having been smuggled into a handbag back in 2015.
Gigi was deeply attached to Chima, often recognizing the sound of a skateboard as a sign that he was home.
She also played a special role in the family, protecting their children and sharing a close relationship with their other dog, Ziggy.
The couple shared that Gigi passed away peacefully in Chima's arms, surrounded by her loved ones. Her final moments included a cheeseburger, music from Iggy Pop and her family's love.
They later laid her to rest to their Nana's backyard, one of her favorite places.
"You gave us everything, Gigi forever," they wrote in their touching farewell.
Bianka Posted:
"G, our girl with the eyebrows. Smuggled in a handbag on tour in 2015, the grimiest of girlies, and the greatest flirt of all time. Our eyes are swollen and red raw. The howls for you echo through our home we can’t bear to be in there is no Chima and I without you 💔
You loved yourself a skater, and the sound of a skateboard always meant Daddy was home. You were the glue in our family. My forever passenger princess, my sous chef yelling at me to give you some. We just don’t even know this life without you.
You were just so funny, and defiant as all hell. You spoke with your eyes and gave the absolute best death stares. A party girl who was too social for her own good you loved a good pub or when friends came over, you always had the whole room working for you.
100% loathed being clean. A smelly girlie of the streets who hated a grooming sesh. The second I would pick you up with cute bows in your hair, you would drag me straight to the park just to roll in shit.
You were Holiday’s best protector from day one, and Ziggy our sweet boy. You are all he has ever known. He couldn’t be more opposite of you he hates both people and dogs, and only ever had eyes for you. You completely owned him.
This is the greatest pain we have ever known. Yet, a pain Dad just reminded me is an honour, because it means we got to love you this much.
You passed right in Daddy’s arms, with Holiday’s toy puppy held close and your brother by your side. With a cheeky Maccas cheeseburger, Iggy Pop playing, and a look from you that told us it was time, I knew this was the perfect goodbye. We whispered thank you, go see your best friend Tilly she’s waiting for you. We promised you that we would be okay, and told you it’s okay to go, baby girl.
Laying you to rest in Nana’s backyard with the whole family, at your absolute favourite place in the world... I’ve never felt so broken, yet so deeply grateful.
You gave us everything, Gigi forever ❤️🩹♾️"