In Memoriam, Strongi Chang Cheung

It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of our beloved parabeagle, Strongi. 

Strongi was born in Chicago on December 5, 2009, he was rumored to have been found in a dumpster. He was the outcast of his beagle-dachshund siblings as the only one blessed with long the stature of a beagle, but he maintained his dachshund ears, soft fur and a head that was disproportionate to his body. He lived an anxious and silly life. His masterpiece was digging through the drywall of his family's home to expose the brick wall behind it. In 2014, he made the journey west with who would become his two moms-- his first mom from Chicago, and his second mom, myself. I remember being struck by the intensity of his separation anxiety and his love for cuddles and food. He joined Pyrus Law in late 2017 after coming to stay for a weekend that turned into eight years together. In his early days with us, his experience as a deconstruction and IT dog were clear. Overtime, he adapted well to his new role as our resident parabeagle, a position he held for eight years. Litha remembers her early days working with Pyrus Law and Strongi's insistence that they share the same office chair with him serving as her back cushion-- he took his role supporting us very literally and seriously. Over the years, Strongi has been the backbone of this firm, always working the longest hours and often being the last to leave the office. His presence and appetite will be sorely missed. 

Strongi peacefully passed on November 17, 2025 surrounded by his pawrents.