When people see Simon, they immediately stop in their tracks!
Some would say that’s due to his sturdy, intimidating Pittie body that screams “excessive energy” all over, but the reason is far more obvious!
This fashionable Pittie steals hearts wherever he goes just because he looks a little different than a regular dog. Simon, ladies and gentlemen, has a unique marking on his head – his majestic eyebrows that leave everyone absolutely stunned!
Meet Simon, The Star Of The Show
When Stephanie Williams first saw Simon, never in her wildest dreams could she imagine that he would become irreplaceable to her. With his hauntingly cute eyebrows, Simon is the absolute star of the show!
“His personality matches his eyebrows perfectly. He has a huge personality, a huge heart,” his mom told Cuddle Buddies.
After being returned to a shelter, he returned to Minnesota as a foster parent in 2012. However, before getting the chance to get his own house, Simon had to travel a long way.
Simon and his littermates were about to be euthanized by animal control before they were rescued by a Minnesota rescue team. Then Stephanie approached me.
During the first couple of weeks, Simon didn’t even know how to dog. He was completely misbehaved and looked like he needed someone to show him basic manners.
That’s when Lily, Stephanie’s other dog, took things over!
She switched to her “big sister” mode and paved the way for Simon. In no time, he picked up basic house manners and followed his sister in everything.
“The relationship that Lily and Simon had was more of a big sister little brother. She was gonna watch out for him, protect him,” says Stephanie.
Even though Simon was a natural Mr. Mischievous with so much energy at his disposal, Lily helped him a lot to adjust to the new home. And, the two became the best friends in the world!
Soon after, Stephanie decided that Simon would become a foster fail. And, their story took a more pawsitive turn!
“I was sitting on the couch and he jumped up next to me. He let out his heavy sigh and rested his head on my lap, and I knew, like, that was it. I’m not gonna give up on you,” Stephanie told The Dodo.
The Pawfect Activity
Stephanie knew that SImon was no ordinary Pittie, and his high energy needed to be addressed properly. That’s when she came up with something amazing!
One day, she took Simon to a local dock diving just to check how he would respond to this new activity – and he found his ultimate hobby in the world!
Simon was just obsessed with the pool and all that went with it. During the first couple of training sessions, he could barely be held steadily on the dock. But, after a while, Simon picked up all the tips and started competing.
Simon’s personal best in a 40-foot pool is 19 feet 6 inches.
He didn’t run and was literally flying every time Stephanie threw him a ball in the pool. Simon, a dog with a unique look and the sweetest smile, was so sweet doing what he truly loved.
And as a bonus, he always comes home happy and relaxed, ready to shower his mother and sister with endless hugs.
From healing wounds to new friendships
In 2020, Stephanie received the worst news. His long-term partner and Simon’s best friend, Lily, has been diagnosed with cancer.
Despite treatment and the best care, she did not survive. Lily crossed the rainbow bridge in 2021, just nine months after her initial diagnosis, and her entire family was in tears.
Simon was heartbroken. He had been suffering from the loss of his sister for a long time, so one day his mother decided to take the first step towards healing.
She was scrolling through social media when the picture of Mabel popped up. As soon as she saw it – she decided to give this new girl a chance, and boi was she right!
It was like a sign from Lily, saying, “Hey, little brother, now’s the time for the next challenge in your life!”
And, Simon took it like a champ!
He welcomed his new sister with paws wide open, showing her the way like Lily showed him once.
“She definitely helped to cheer Simon up. She brought out the youth in him again. And, now Simon shows the patience to Mabel that Lily showed to Simon. And they are such a pair,” says Stephanie.
Simon is now in his prime, but his new sister helps keep the sparkle in his life. Next to her he feels like a puppy again, looking for and enjoying his new adventures.
Mabel and Simon still have many memories to make together. And if one thing’s for sure, it’s that Simon’s fashionable eyebrows will never go out of style, despite his age.
