Clemi
Date of Passing: 03/27/2026
Tell us about Clemi: It had been 10 months since we lost our sweet Sofie, a pitbull, to an aggressive form of cancer, when I came across the Rescue Warriors Facebook group. My husband had always wanted a bullmastiff, and on December 15th, 2019, we met in person a fawn-colored female bullmastiff being fostered by the name of Clementine.
We reached out to the rescue to set up a meet and greet with our two dogs, Olivia, a mini schnauzer, and Petey, our pitbull. They had a great first meeting with Clementine, and we later changed her name to Clemi. She had the cutest underbite and a big tongue that would peek out whenever she was relaxed. We were drawn to her right away.
When Clemi came home, she had to learn how to walk on a leash. She had never been leashed before and had been used for breeding. It took nearly the entire spring and summer for her to feel comfortable walking outside, but she got there. She gained about 20 to 25 healthy pounds and loved stretching out on the living room carpet, completely at ease.
About two and a half years after we adopted her, she developed several benign tumors on her upper body, which we had removed. Her recovery was smooth and uneventful. She became Petey’s devoted partner, and he would spend hours spoiling her with kisses, with so much love and admiration.
Clemi was the sweetest, most gentle dog we’ve ever had. She rarely barked, unless it was at the lawnmower outside, which she absolutely hated. Thunderstorms also scared her, but her anti-anxiety medication helped ease some of that fear.
In March 2026, we noticed Clemi had been losing weight, but didn’t think much of it at first since she was still eating and acting like herself. As her annual check-up approached, we discovered a large mass beneath her mammary glands. After examining her and reviewing X-rays, the veterinarian confirmed it was cancer. It was very close to her lungs, making surgery too risky, especially given her age. Fluid had already begun to build up in her lungs.
That’s when we knew it was time to say goodbye. Clemi wasn’t in pain, but we didn’t want to risk losing her without being able to give her a proper, peaceful farewell. We gave her extra treats and a cheeseburger she loved, and a Gentle Goodbye veterinarian came to our home so she could be surrounded by comfort and love as she went to sleep. We will miss her terribly.