Rest in Peace, Maggie

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10/14/2019 at 07:44 • Filed to: None

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This is the last picture I took of my sweet little dog before she had to be put down last night. She was in so much pain though, so I know it was the right choice. I think she knew, too. She was squealing the whole way to the vet, but then she calmed down when we got inside and passed peacefully in her sleep.

My favorite memory of her is when we let her outside one time and she came back to the door with a full ear of corn, and we still have no idea where she found it. She was over 16 years old, and she was always happy until her very last day. My aunt, a vet, says that she probably only lived as long as she did because she was so happy all the time and didn’t want to let go. But now she’s reunited with two of her puppies and her best friend, Rini. I’m not religious , but at this moment I’m just happy to know that they’re together wherever they are, even if that’s nowhere at all. We’re going to bury her next to our first dog, laying in her favorite bed with her favorite toy. She leaves behind her daughter, Mindy, who is taking this very hard but I’m glad that she seems to understand. When we showed her Maggie, she immediately backed away and whimpered. So at least she won't be wondering why Maggie didn't come home.

I grew up with this dog, and I'm going to miss her so much. Our first passed away when I was only 6 and we got Maggie two years later, so I hardly remember a time without her. I'm kind of rambling at this point, but I'm going to cut it short anyway because I'm starting to cry again.


DISCUSSION (18)


Kinja'd!!! Cash Rewards > Rainbow
10/14/2019 at 08:03

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Damn, I'm so sorry to see this. My condolences


Kinja'd!!! vondon302 > Rainbow
10/14/2019 at 08:06

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Aww. Rest easy good girl.

Take solace that she lived a long happy life.


Kinja'd!!! TrickJos > Rainbow
10/14/2019 at 08:17

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I’m so sorry. I feel your pain. My little boy Cooper unexpectedly passed away two weeks ago. Tears just keep happening when I least expect it. Hang in there, you will always miss Maggie, but each day will be a little easier.

Cooper and I went for a nice drive just a few days before and we had a lot of family time in the last few months. I’m just trying to remember that he was a happy boy that knew he was loved.

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Kinja'd!!! pip bip - choose Corrour > Rainbow
10/14/2019 at 08:18

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at least she had a good life.

my condolences to you


Kinja'd!!! Rainbow > TrickJos
10/14/2019 at 08:32

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Aww, he looks like such a sweetheart.

And you're definitely right. It's going to be hard, but I know my little doggie wouldn't want me to be too sad.


Kinja'd!!! facw > Rainbow
10/14/2019 at 08:35

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Sorry to hear that. One of my parents’ dogs went a few weeks ago, and that was tough.

Here she is in happier times:

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Kinja'd!!! conrader > Rainbow
10/14/2019 at 08:36

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So so rry for your loss. I’ve been through it too and it was one of the most difficult things I’ve had to do even though I knew it was the right thing. Hang in there


Kinja'd!!! Svend > Rainbow
10/14/2019 at 08:42

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I’m so very sorry for your loss.

She had a good, long and happy life, you and your family gave her that.

Take some solace in that. 


Kinja'd!!! ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Rainbow
10/14/2019 at 08:45

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I'm so sorry for your loss.  They really bring out the best in us, and it sounds like you have each other a wonderful life.


Kinja'd!!! Chuckles > Rainbow
10/14/2019 at 08:55

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I am so sorry for your loss. It really sucks to lose a beloved family member. Maggie looks like she had a very good life with you.


Kinja'd!!! kanadanmajava1 > Rainbow
10/14/2019 at 09:03

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I’m sorry to hear this. Losing a pet is terrible.

I used to have two tortoises but I lost the younger one around three years ago. She had been suffering from couple of unknown illness for a while. The medical healthcare for tortoises isn’t well known here but the given treatment gave her couple of extra years . She had been in the family for over 20 years. I still miss this little tortoise a lot.

The older one is still doing fine.


Kinja'd!!! RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Rainbow
10/14/2019 at 09:05

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Sorry to hear buddy... :(

At least she is in a better place now with her family and her friend. She had a long life and you made it excellent for her. Take solace in that!


Kinja'd!!! $kaycog > Rainbow
10/14/2019 at 09:16

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I’m so sorry.


Kinja'd!!! CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Rainbow
10/14/2019 at 09:17

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I'm so sorry. I know how hard it is to lose a furry family member


Kinja'd!!! Stephen Rivers > Rainbow
10/14/2019 at 09:35

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Been in your shoes all too recently sir. You did your best. She would’ve stayed forever if she could’ve. Good job taking such great care of her. She can rest now. 


Kinja'd!!! TheRealBicycleBuck > Rainbow
10/14/2019 at 10:37

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Sorry for your loss. I think d ogs are especially difficult to lose since they are so loving  and forgiving. In time, the memories will become sweet instead of painful. I hope you find solace in your friends, family, and doggy companions Maggie left behind.


Kinja'd!!! smobgirl > Rainbow
10/14/2019 at 11:10

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I’m so sorry. Losing pets is so hard.


Kinja'd!!! Shamoononon drives like a farmer > Rainbow
10/14/2019 at 15:02

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So sorry for your loss.  My boy went down last summer.  It really sucked.  I wish you peace.