The loss of a furry friend is a moment every dog owner dreads. Once a dog becomes a part of the family, life gets a little more chaotic, but also more wonderful. The big eyes when you come home, the happy tail wagging, and, above all, the endless love of the dog completes the life of many. However, for Ralf (47), his ex-wife Cora (46), and his son David Schumacher (21), they now have to do without as they recently said goodbye to their beloved dog, Jessy, with a heavy heart. The ex-Formula 1 driver announced this on Instagram and the sadness is palpable when you look at the black and white photo of the little white dog. Faithfully, Jessy looks into the lens, and Ralf writes under her snapshot, Rest in peace, my darling.
When a dog becomes a part of the family, owners not only lose a pet but also a member of their family. It’s a pain that probably only other dog parents can understand. Jessy had a wonderful life with the Schumachers for well over 20 years. An unbelievable age, and nearly half of Ralf’s life. That’s an incredibly long time together.
The Schumacher friends mourn with the family, and reality entrepreneur Carmen Geiss (57) writes under the farewell photo, I’m so sorry. Rest in peace. She herself owned her faithful dog, Dex, for 14 years, but he also died last year and left a hole in the life of the Geiss family. Fans also feel the pain, and one of Ralf’s 125,000 followers writes, Even the smallest paws leave traces in our hearts. My condolences.
At least a small consolation for the Schumacher family is that they still have Jessy’s sister, Lilly, in their life. According to Ralf Schumacher, Lilly is in the best of health and will soon be celebrating her third birthday. Jessy may be gone, but the love she shared with her family will never be forgotten. She was a part of their lives for over two decades, and her memory will live on forever in their hearts.
