I created Pommy Mommy because I thought I had three of the cutest Pomeranians in the world. My blog began as a way to share the most spoiled lives of my three girls: Maggie (who crossed the Rainbow Bridge on October 12, 2012); Yoki (who crossed the Rainbow Bridge on May 31, 2019), and “Little” Sophia, (who also went over the Rainbow Bridge on December 4th, 2014). Mika, Yoki, and Niko wanted me to carry on the legacy of my spoiled Poms and share their lives with the world—so I did. Until I couldn’t, my love for the Pomeranian breed started as a little girl, but my parents wouldn’t let me have one, and yes, that still irks me to this day.
Rescuing My First Pomeranians
Once I became an adult (though still up for debate), I decided it was time to rescue my favorite dog breed. I turned to Petfinder.com and scrolled through every photo, profile, and sad story, fighting back tears as I pressed on. I wasn’t just looking for any dog—I had a goal: to find two sister Pomeranians. After three months of daily searching, I found them. Sheika and Moeshie (later renamed Maggie) were rescued from a garage in Cleveland, where they had no blankets, food, or love.
Spoiling Maggie and the Pommy Pack
After rescuing Sheika and Maggie, I spoiled them with everything cute—dresses, shirts, strollers, dog beds, collars—you name it, I bought it. My husband quickly became Mr. “Let’s Be Reasonable” after watching an episode of Hoarders, but he couldn’t stop me from buying the stroller. We eventually moved to Albuquerque, where the girls got used to sunshine and mountain air daily.
The Loss of Sheika and Finding Yoki
In April 2009, tragedy struck when Sheika had a seizure that took her life. It was a shock to our lives, and I still think about her all the time. After some time passed, I began searching for a new playmate for Maggie, and it didn’t take long to find Yoki. I flew to Kokomo, Indiana, to pick up this 4-pound bundle of energy, and though it took Maggie some time to adjust, they soon became friends—or at least tolerated each other.
Adding Sophia to the Pommy Family
One day, while browsing Petfinder.com, I came across a little rescue named “Princess.” She was so adorable I couldn’t stop going back to her page. My husband saw me looking at her profile and laughed, asking, “When are you flying out, and how much are the plane tickets?” So I returned to Kokomo, Indiana, to adopt a tiny, shaved Pomeranian-Chihuahua mix I renamed Sophia. She had the funniest bark that sounded like a baby seal!
Moving to Las Vegas and More Pomeranian Additions
With all my girls together, we moved to Las Vegas for a glamorous Pommy life. Soon after we arrived in Vegas, Maggie passed, and we weren’t planning on rescuing any more Pomeranians—famous last words! My husband spotted a Pomeranian at the Nevada SPCA and thought we should check her out. She didn’t get along with Yoki, so we had to keep looking. Again, my husband discovered a scared little Pomeranian, Mika, who had just had surgery. They pulled out 17 teeth and a hernia. We adopted her two days later, and she quickly became the playful Pom we never had.
Luka and Niko: The Final Pieces of the Pommy Puzzle
Not long after, we were at the NSPCA getting Mika’s medical records when we met two baby Pomeranians, “Lil Bit” and “Fluffy.” After a margarita ”business” meeting, we decided to adopt them – only to find out they were both boys! We fostered and eventually adopted them, renaming them Luka and Niko. Sadly, Luka crossed the Rainbow Bridge on September 17th, 2014, due to an undetected heartworm, and we miss him dearly.
The Loss of Yoki and Niko: A Heartbreaking Year
Our journey with our beloved Pomeranians took a heartbreaking turn on May 31, 2019, when we lost Yoki to kidney failure. Almost exactly a year later, on May 28, 2020, our sweet Niko passed away from lung cancer. It was a challenging time for our family. Our son, Gio, had just turned 5, and our daughter, Olivia, was 2 ½. We were heartbroken, living in a new place—Tulsa, OK—and trying to navigate life amidst so much loss.
The Challenges of a New Chapter
Alongside the emotional toll of losing Yoki and Niko, we were faced with a series of challenges that made life even more overwhelming. A catastrophic weather event struck, and to make matters worse, my husband’s former business partner deleted all of his websites, including PommyMommy.com. With so much happening at once, from rebuilding our house and running three businesses to adjusting to our new home in Tulsa, we decided it was time to take a break from the Pommy Mommy blog and business.
A Five-Year Break and a Resilient Comeback
After five long years of emotional and physical rebuilding, we’ve come back stronger and more resilient than ever. During this time, we focused on taking care of our health and began participating in OCR and hybrid racing. We’ve made health a priority not just for ourselves but also for the new furry members of our family—Enzo, a miniature Australian Shepherd, and Gabriela, nicknamed Gabby, a beautiful Blue Merle Pomeranian.
A New Chapter with Enzo and Gabby
While the pain of losing Yoki and Niko will never disappear, Enzo and Gabby have brought joy back into our lives. Each of their stories is forthcoming, and we are excited to share their adventures with you. Five years later, our family has come full circle, and we are ready to continue the Pommy Mommy journey, more vital than ever before.
Thank you for allowing me to bring my Pommy Mommy life into yours. I hope to inspire you to keep rescuing Pomeranians or to be the best Pommy Mommy you can be. You are awesome!