Painfully, we had to say goodbye to Miss Maggie today. After 11+ years with her loving master, family, and countless friends, this beautiful animal reached the end of her Circle of Life.
Maggie became very ill on Saturday, February 9, 2008. Barbara, Kyleigh, and I were able to get her to an emergency Veterinary Clinic on Sunday morning. They were able to determine right away that she had growths on her spleen and liver and was bleeding internally. Only by giving her blood transfusions were they able to keep her alive long enough for all of us to make the terrible but unavoidable decision to let her go. She was sedated and was to be put down peacefully by the vet.
You will be happy to know that right up to this past weekend, Maggie was still quite vivacious –enjoying her daily walk to the pond near her home. She would eye the ducks and geese, then go about her task of sniffing the grass and shrubs around the pond. She would still do her “barrel rolls” on the lawns as we returned to the house. In the morning on the way to her breakfast in the garage, she almost always did a barrel roll on the carpet between the dining and living rooms –expecting a little scratch on her belly or chest.
Maggie will be missed by many; not only by family members –especially Kyleigh and Sara- but by all who knew her. She acted like everybody’s best friend and greeted neighbors, family friends, delivery people and all with a great deal of excitement. She was truly “Locomotive Lane’s Dog.”
Maggie became very ill on Saturday, February 9, 2008. Barbara, Kyleigh, and I were able to get her to an emergency Veterinary Clinic on Sunday morning. They were able to determine right away that she had growths on her spleen and liver and was bleeding internally. Only by giving her blood transfusions were they able to keep her alive long enough for all of us to make the terrible but unavoidable decision to let her go. She was sedated and was to be put down peacefully by the vet.
You will be happy to know that right up to this past weekend, Maggie was still quite vivacious –enjoying her daily walk to the pond near her home. She would eye the ducks and geese, then go about her task of sniffing the grass and shrubs around the pond. She would still do her “barrel rolls” on the lawns as we returned to the house. In the morning on the way to her breakfast in the garage, she almost always did a barrel roll on the carpet between the dining and living rooms –expecting a little scratch on her belly or chest.
Maggie will be missed by many; not only by family members –especially Kyleigh and Sara- but by all who knew her. She acted like everybody’s best friend and greeted neighbors, family friends, delivery people and all with a great deal of excitement. She was truly “Locomotive Lane’s Dog.”
The photo of this magnificent canine was taken circa 1999 when Maggie was about 2 years old.
6 comments:
What a terrific dog, that Maggie was. It seems like just yesterday......
I am so, so sorry. Lucky for her she had a wonderful and full doggie life with you.
-Lori
Maggie was a fine example of why dogs are known as "man's best friend". I know how much you (and all of us) will miss her.
Love,
Jana
Grandpa,
I'm really sorry to hear that you had to let Maggie go. I know that losing a dog can be very hard, especially one as lovable, kind and loyal as Maggie. I hope that all the happy memories of your master-doggie friendship will put a smile on your face whenever you think of her in the weeks and years to come.
love,
Rebecca
Oh Dad, I am so sorry to hear of yet another loss for you. You have my love and prayers.
Grandpa-
Sorry to hear about Maggie! I know you will really miss her. I can honestly say she was the happiest dog I have ever known!
love, Jessica
We will miss Maggie. She was a good dog and friend. I especially will always hold her close to my heart for she was our last pet with mom. I'm sure she is happy in heaven and yes I believe she has been given many "treats" from Donna. :)
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