In Loving Memory | February 23, 2026
Almost exactly three years ago, I had the great delight of adopting a 5-lb Yorkie (fka Swiftie), renamed as Barbie, from Muttville; since then, she has cracked my heart wide open and changed my life.
We had to say goodbye to 14-yr old Ms. Barbie this morning after a heart failure episode, and I am just struck by the impact this 5-lb creature had on me. Thank you for allowing us to take these incredible senior dogs and to give them the golden years they deserve.
I learned so many lessons of patience, unconditional love, and what it means to be a caregiver; not to mention the joy and laughter I experienced by being bossed around by Barbie.
She stole the heart of everyone she met, and is memorialized in hundreds of pictures and even one painting. She contributed to the happiest years of my life and I can’t thank you enough for giving me the honor of being her owner. I will miss her so much.
With profound gratitude,
Sarah Carnabuci
Success Story | May 18, 2023
I’ve just passed three weeks with Barbie (fka Swiftie). She is settling in SO well. We’ve established a nice routine, starting the day with a stroll in Lafayette Park; she takes 10 million small steps for my 1 step.
She’s eager and active and it’s so fun to see her sniff all the smells. She’s gotten adjusted to walking on a leash and is taking it all in. People stop me every day to say how adorable she is, how much she looks like a puppy, and how wonderful Muttville is when I explain how she came to be mine. She goes potty outside as if she always knew to, and continues to enjoy her breakfast and dinner down to the last lick.
Most weekdays, she’s asleep in my lap while I work, which is nice for both of us! Otherwise, she finds sunny spots in the apartment to lounge in and patiently accepts being in her carrier for adventures in the car-like going to the vet and the groomer.
Just wanted to say thank you for (re)-connecting me with her. I’m so grateful it all worked out as it was meant to. It’s hard to remember life before Barbie at this point. I’m so happy to have her in my life, and hopefully she feels the same.
Sarah Carnabuci
2/23/26
