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| "Maggie" |
July 4, 2003 – January 25, 2016
We
had to say goodbye to our sweet Australian Shepherd Maggie. What can I
say about her except she was the sweetest, kindest and most loving dog we ever
knew. She was born on the Fourth of July and when she was younger she was
absolutely a little firecracker with lots of energy. Smart doesn’t begin to
describe how fast she learned things. Maggie never did anything wrong and
always tried to please. I’m positive she could read minds and knew what
you were thinking or going to do. It was hard sometimes making it out the
door without her. She loved car rides and came with me quite a lot. She was the
dog that was always happy to see you and meet you at the door wagging her
little nub, whether you were gone for fifteen minutes or for hours.
It was heartbreaking to remember her as a younger healthy dog and then have to watch the decline as old age took its toll. Her back legs couldn’t hold her up anymore and she'd developed kidney disease. She also had a lot of tumors that couldn't be removed and she had gone mostly deaf. Recently, she couldn’t help panting most of the time and I knew she was in pain. I had a harness for her with a strap handle and basically had to carry her around like a fuzzy little suitcase. It was hard for her to get up and down, uncomfortable to walk, and impossible to go up or down steps. Maggie wasn't enjoying her quality of life anymore and the kindest thing we could do was let her leave with dignity. Maggie went peacefully with lots of hugs, kisses, and tears. I told her to go find her brother Murphy who left us in September 2014. She missed not having her big brother around but I’m sure they are together again. The house seems very empty and strange without her here but I suppose I will get used to it, because I have to.
Quote For Today
“Not the least hard thing to bear when they go from us, these quiet friends, is that they carry away with them so many years of our own lives.”
John Galsworthy
It was heartbreaking to remember her as a younger healthy dog and then have to watch the decline as old age took its toll. Her back legs couldn’t hold her up anymore and she'd developed kidney disease. She also had a lot of tumors that couldn't be removed and she had gone mostly deaf. Recently, she couldn’t help panting most of the time and I knew she was in pain. I had a harness for her with a strap handle and basically had to carry her around like a fuzzy little suitcase. It was hard for her to get up and down, uncomfortable to walk, and impossible to go up or down steps. Maggie wasn't enjoying her quality of life anymore and the kindest thing we could do was let her leave with dignity. Maggie went peacefully with lots of hugs, kisses, and tears. I told her to go find her brother Murphy who left us in September 2014. She missed not having her big brother around but I’m sure they are together again. The house seems very empty and strange without her here but I suppose I will get used to it, because I have to.
Quote For Today
“Not the least hard thing to bear when they go from us, these quiet friends, is that they carry away with them so many years of our own lives.”
John Galsworthy
Oh, I'm so very sorry. The right decisions are often the most difficult.
ReplyDeleteThe love lasts forever. The pain fades. Keep Maggie in your heart and someday you'll find your smile again. So sorry. RIP, sweet Maggie.
ReplyDeleteVery sorry. She's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAnother hard post to write and read. I'm sorry for your loss of Maggie. The quote you shared is wonderful. I have copied it to comfort others, as need arises.
ReplyDeleteHugs -- this is always so hard; letting our animals go.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful girl. (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteShe looks a lot like our sweet old Aussie, "Chewy" (as in Chewbaca). So sorry. It's so hard when the time comes for them to go, and for us to go on without them. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so sorry <3
ReplyDeleteVery sad news, but it sounds like you did the right thing. She sure was a beautiful and sweet looking girl. Very sorry for your loss. Peace...Maggie.
ReplyDelete"They carry away with them so many years of our own lives.” That is well said. RIP to your sweet Maggie. You've had your share of losses this year. My heart goes out to you.
ReplyDeleteOh GHM {{{HUGS}}} I am so sorry to read this, my heart goes out to you. Knowing its the right thing to do, to let these precious ones go, does not make it any easier. Such a beautiful girl, and so many beautiful memories. A very apt quote. My thoughts are with you, dear lady xx
ReplyDeleteSending big hugs at the loss of sweet, beautiful Maggie. She had a wonderful life with you and I know her spirit will stay. Even so, it's just hard. I'm so sorry.
ReplyDelete{{{hug}}}
ReplyDeletePoor Maggie, she was such a sweet little girl. We will all miss her.
ReplyDeleteOh well, shoot. I'm so very sorry to hear this news. But you're right, we have to set our feelings aside and do the kindest thing for them. So hard to do, even if it is the right thing. She was a beautiful girl, and I can just imagine the hole that her absence has left. (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. Sending big hugs. <3
ReplyDeleteShe was a real beauty - condolences.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, I am so sorry you had to say farewell to your sweet girl. They sure hold a special place in our hearts forever. This hits very close to home, as we will face a similar decision all too soon...sending you a caring hug!
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