Lulu 11 y.o. Pom has gone over the Rainbow Bridge to meet Jojo

Thank you, Belinda Rose. Thanks for the hug and fyi, Lulu is fine but we lost our little rescue girl, Maxie on Friday. She was only with us for four months but it seemed like forever. She was very senior, blind, arthritic and had a very sad life. She settled in with us fairly quickly and after that we pretty much decided that we would let her live out the rest of her life with us. We just weren't expecting her life with us to be cut short. I'm pretty sure we were dealing with brain tumor. She had chronic congestion and no matter what we did, it never got better but it sure got worse in a hurry.

Gil took her to the vet again on Wednesday and the last option, short of head imaging was a teeth cleaning. I have all my dogs teeth cleaned without anesthesia monthly by a certified dental hygienist but it is always possible that there is a root abscess so hesitantly we agreed to have her anesthetized, for xrays and a comprehensive dental. We never made that appointment. Less than 48 hours later, she quit eating and started showing signs of severe distress. I was horrified as I watched her left eye swell up within minutes. She was in great pain and I couldn't get her to the er fast enough. The er vet agreed that it appeared that she had a brain tumor and that I was doing the right thing by letting her go. Our baby girl is finally at peace, running free, seeing everything around her with no pain in her legs and back. Rest in peace sweet Maxie.

Glynda, so sorry that you lost little Maxie, but really am very happy that her last months was spent with you and Gil and the rest of the crew. It makes a difference somehow, that they know love and kindness in their lives. You give so much and are such a very special person. I know that with all the angels that you have made lives easier for will be right there waiting to welcome Maxie and you'll have one more watching over you.
hugs,
Sharlene

Sharlene, Gil said that same thing. That we are going to have a huge gang there to greet us, then we looked at each and said "if we make it there". :D Whenever we tell a little white lie....or a big whopper we always look at each other and say "we are so going to hell." :D

Glynda: So sorry for your loss of little Maxie . So thankful for all the good info you give on this forum. Little Maxie had a few months of loving care which was wonderul for a shelter dog. I so appreciate your loving ways. Love, JoAnne

Dearest Glynda, Gil and babies,

Im so sorry for the loss of your Maxie. It is never easy letting go, although we do it so selflessly.

God Bless you all and sweet Maxie.

Tight hugs, xo Jeanette

Ya know? I think there is a special place in Heaven just for you, Gil and all the babies you have loved, and have yet to love. Maxine was so lucky to have been found by you and to have the chance to spend her remaining days tucked safe in your arms and hearts. The physical time ya'll spent with her may have been limited but what ya'll gave to Maxie during that short time cannot be measured. You not only help mend the bodies of these little ones, you soothe their Souls, you heal their Hearts, you fill them with a love most never knew. They come to you bedraggled, torn in body and spirit, hearts full of fear and mistrust...but you see their individual beauty and strength then show them how to love. You are a gift to each and every one.

Many hugs, much love, and tears for yours and Gil's pain,
Leslie and the gang


From The Darkest Evening of the Year
By Dean Koontz

“Because God is never cruel, there is a reason for all things. We must know the pain of loss; because if we never knew it, we would have no compassion for others, and we would become monsters of self-regard, creatures of unalloyed self-interest. The terrible pain of loss teaches humility to our prideful kind, has the power to soften uncaring hearts, to make a better person of a good one.”

“Dog’s lives are short, too short, but you know that going in. You know the pain is coming, you’re going to lose a dog, and there’s going to be great anguish, so you live fully in the moment with (them), never fail to share (their) joy or delight in (their) innocence, because you can’t support the illusion that a dog can be your lifelong companion. There’s such beauty in the hard honesty of that, in accepting and giving love while always aware it comes with an unbearable price. Maybe loving dogs is a way we do penance for all the other illusions we allow ourselves and for the mistakes we make because of those illusions.”

Glynda,

I, too, am so sorry to hear about Maxie, but I agree with Sharlene. She was so lucky to live her last few months in a wonderful, safe, caring, happy place. I can't imagine what comfort that brought her.

You really are a special person to rescue so many dogs. I'm sure you often keep the most "challenged" dogs as your own. My parents almost look for those dogs when they adopt-the ones who no one else will take because they are older with health problems (or younger with bigger health problems) because they want them to have a happy home too. I also always look for the "special needs" dogs when it comes time to adopt. They just have a special place in my heart...kind of like my students with special needs.

I'm glad you can rest knowing you gave Maxie a wonderful few months with you. I have no doubt she was one of the luckiest dogs on Earth!

You're in my thoughts...

Julie & Hannah

Glynda,

I am so sorry to hear about Maxie. But, THANK YOU for making her last few months the best. You are a Saint!

Hugs..

I think God will put you and Gil in charge of the doggie section of heaven.:) Someone will need to supervise all the babies.

I'm so sorry, Glynda, it is always hard no matter how long we have them and you have had a difficult time lately with "incoming" as Susan would say.

Sending much love and hugs

ohhh, I think you and Gil can get away with quite a few little white lies. If there is a column, then you've more than made up for those.
There are several people here on this forum that are just absolutely darlings. Leslie...don't act like you don't take in everything too and foster or keep them. You're going to be right up there with them running around. LOL

Better have your play wings cleaned up. :)

Sharlene