Heard last night that my dog Nellie died of congestive heart failure. Years ago, when my husband and I separated, I had to leave Nellie behind. As soon as I got an apartment where I could have her, I brought her home to live with me again. Nellie was a beautiful mini Aussie, tri-color. She adored me and followed where ever I went. At the dog park--Nellie right at my heels. Dog beach--Nellie would only go in the water if I did (but she had to daintily step over that first line of sea foam before touching the water). She slept curled up against my back, rested her chin on my thigh while napping.
After some bad decisions and nasty business with my daughter's boyfriend, I had to move. My only financial choice was a 55 and over apartment. Pets are allowed, but under 25 pounds, plus and $500 deposit and $50 added to my rent. Again, I had to give her up. Some sweet, dear friends of mine took her in, even though they already had a yellow Lab. They kept Nellie for months before a friend of theirs fell in love with her and adopted her. From then on she became a dearly spoiled lap dog, loved as much as I loved her.
So, she's gone now, but in a better place. That doesn't take the hurt away, for me or the kind lady who became her mama.
I love you, Nellie Mae. I'll see you soon. You can go in the ocean now; it's all good up there.
This is sad news. Our pets are our children and it's just as hard when we lose them. Do you know if they cremated her? Perhaps they could share a little of her with you and you could put it into a locket as a keepsake.
ReplyDeleteI do have to smile though since our babies name is "Marley Mae" - spelled the same way as Nellie's. Someday lady, you will have another baby to love. Someday!
P.S. Hopefully you will figure out the pictures soon and can go back in and post a picture of Nellie here in this post.
ReplyDeleteIt's really easy - click 'edit' on the post and the insert your cursor wherever you want to put the photo. Then hit the little picture icon and choose the photo from your computer. After it shows up, if you either hover over it (try it) or click on it, it will give you the option to make it small, medium or large and to put it to the left, right or middle.