Hi all. It's been a bit quiet here on the ol' blog'o lately.
Last weekend, we said good-bye to Freya, one of our golden retrievers. I won't go into too much detail as the pain and loneliness are still quite raw but she developed a gastric dilatation and volvulus or "twisted stomach". We thought we caught it early and she was actually in pretty good shape for surgery... but under anesthesia she developed an unresponsive rapid heart beat and profoundly low blood pressure. Many people worked on her (and to those folks, I am forever grateful) but she just never responded to intensive treatment. Long story short, she never recovered from anesthesia. We got to say good-bye and be there when she left, and for that I am glad.
I couldn't face writing about it until now - there's a huge, painful void left in our hearts and home. But as time passes, hopefully the happy memories will outweigh the sadness of recent events. She was a WONDERFUL companion and friend. She came to us from an abusive home 4 1/2 years ago - and despite her lot in life, she had a beautiful spirit and absolute kindness towards people and animals (with the exception of squirrels - LOL!). She had a gusto for life and seemed to enjoy everything from playing fetch with a tennis ball to laying curled up next to her "brother" Spencer. She was a joy every single day and we were completely blessed to have her in our lives.
Here she is, running like the wind. She did that every time she went outside - she absolutely loved it :)
I miss her terribly but when I see this picture, I remember how it always made me smile to see her run like this. I find myself smiling through tears now.... and I think about how fitting that actually is - even though she is gone, she still finds a way to give me joy. Thank you Freya! We will love you always :)
Sorry - I hope I don't depress you all but writing about it, even a little, helps. Letting you all know a little about her is cathartic :)
Thank you, friends :)
18 Responses to Sad news...
It's never easy to lose a cherished furry friend. My heart goes out to you! I have loved many Goldens over the years and each one holds a special place in my memories!
blessings...
So sorry to hear this sad sad news....I feel your sadness and pain :( She was one beautiful dog and she will always have such a special place in your heart. Sending you healing hugs!
I am so sorry for your loss of such a beautiful girl.
Hugs
OH, Andrea--I'm so sorry. I pray that your memories of your friend, Freya, would bring happiness to your heart.
Praying for you and your family:)
Oh Andrea, I am so terribly sorry to hear this sad news. My 4 legged furry friends are such a big part of our family too, I understand your sadness. I will keep you and all your dogs in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for sharing that FAB happy picture of Freya and her story. I am so sorry for your loss. She was so lucky you took her in and gave her the good life all the while giving you wonderful memories with her. She will always be with you ~ in your heart!
I'm so sorry to hear about this sad news Andrea. I know how it feels to lose a pet. :( Don't worry, all dogs go to heaven. I'm sure she'll be running just as exuberantly through the clouds.
My heartfelt condolences on your loss.
So sorry about the loss of your beloved Freya. Losing our furry friends is always hard. They bring so much to our lives. Your happy memories will be a tribute to the wonderful dog and friend she was to your family. Take care and God Bless. Visit www.bestfriends.org where you can leave a memorial tribute to Freya and read about all the wonderful work they do there with animals of all types.
Oh I am so so sorry for your loss Andrea. Its never easy losing a member of your family regardless of how many legs they have. I've been there a few times and know how deep that well of tears can be. I can tell she was very loved, and this was a lovely tribute to your Freya :)
Andrea I am so sorry for you loss! I know she was family to you and that makes it so hard! Take care!
Oh Andrea, I am so sorry to hear of your loss! Freya was obviously a beloved member of your family and brought you a lot of joy, and she was clearly a happy girl too, from the look of that wonderful photo! I wish you comfort during this difficult time and will keep you in my thoughts. Big hugs!
I'm so sorry for your loss. No...don't worry about depressing us. Illness and loss happen, no matter what holiday is near...unfortunately. I hope that you will still be able to enjoy the holiday, sharing memories of Freya.
May God bless you.
Andrea, I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. It's so hard to lose a cherished pet. In time you will just think of Freya with a smile.
So sorry to hear about your loss! I know its painful but I know you got the best memories!!
I'm so sorry about Freya, Andrea! My heart goes out to you - I can only imagine the pain you're going through. I hope your memories and your pictures will bring you and your family comfort. I'm sure it's especially hard during the holiday season to deal with such a loss.
Sorry to read of your loss. I'm sure your joyous memories will help you through this tough time.
Thinking of you guys.
Maria
Oh Andrea I'm so, so sorry! I'm just catching up here in Blogland and came across this sad news..I'm sending you the biggest hugs and hopeful that you can remember to enjoy happy memories of her in your thoughts.
HUGS!
Aimes
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