Monday, January 16, 2012

little chocolate bella











We lost our younger lab, Bella, over the weekend.
It turned out she didn't have cancer but rather
one of the cruelest infections I've ever seen.
It just wouldn't respond to any treatment
and she was losing the ability to breathe.
She was only eight years old.
She was the most affectionate, loving pup we've ever had.
Things just aren't the same around here without her.
She and my husband had the deepest bond of all.
He's a little lost without her constantly by his side.
Our son understands but he's been quiet.
Our older lab, Ballou, has been laying on Bella's blanket.
Our newest puppy, Maisy, keeps going outside to look for her.
It's crazy how deeply our hearts can ache over the
loss of a beloved pet.


24 comments:

  1. So Sorry for your Loss! My heart goes out to you and your family!
    Your in my thoughts and Prayers!

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  2. So so sorry for your loss.We know too well what it's like. It's not easy.
    Our prayers are with you and your family.

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  3. oh i am so so sorry! thinking of you and your family.

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  4. You and your family are in my prayers. The loss of a family pet is very great. My Tina passed away last March of cancer. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of her. She was only 9 years old.

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  5. So sorry to hear of your loss. Pets really can become so dear to our hearts, and I know it aches when they pass on.

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  6. My eyes welled up with tears reading this! Our lab Shadow is 8 years old and I was just telling my neighbor yesterday how, when she passes, I will be beside myself with grief. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

    Hugs,
    Linsey

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  7. I am so sorry for your loss. Seek comfort in each other.

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  8. I'm so sorry. Pets really are like family. We lost our lab a few years back and I know how heartbreaking it is. I'll be thinking of you!

    Becca

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  9. I'm so sorry for your loss. Dogs are such givers of love, and require nothing from us but a little love in return ... and leave a hole in our hearts when we lose them. {{hugs}}

    Patty

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  10. I am so sorry to read about the loss of your beloved puppy. Animals are such an integral part of the family and I know this has to be difficult.
    Jane

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  11. It's been 5 years since we lost our little dog, and while reading your post I remembered the profound sense of loss I felt when she was gone. My thoughts are with your family in this sad time.

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  12. I'm so sorry, Gina-- it's so hard to lose a beloved dog. HUGS. Love ya.

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  13. Oh so sad. I am sorry for your loss. They really are part of your family and sometimes more loyal than some family or extended family and friends. Wishing you comfort through this time.

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  14. I'm so very sorry. I'm getting all teary eyed. Dogs can be very much a part of our family, and their loss is deeply felt. I'm sending peaceful and comforting thoughts to you and your family.

    Take care,
    Tracy Screaming Sardine

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  15. Oh Gina, I'm so sorry! How hard it must have been for you to even write this post. My heart goes out to all of you, esp. your husband. Sounds like Bella was his special dog.
    Hugs,
    Rose

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  16. oh Gina, I am so, so sorry....it is always so hard to lost a family pet, and she was young too...I know your whole family is hurting, please take care and hope time will heal your hearts soon......devon

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  17. My heart breaks for you. Our Riley will turn 8 this year and I already fear losing her. I can't imagine going through my day without her. So sorry for your family's loss.

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  18. This is heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. As the owner of an 11 year old Jack Russel I don't know what I will do when that time comes, my heart goes out to you.

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  19. Gina, So sorry to read this post. It's amazing how pets become so close to us - and we don't even speak their language. I hope and pray you and yours will have peace.

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  20. I'm so sorry to read this (and sorry I'm so late before I saw your post). What a loss it is for all of you. i dread when that happens to us.

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  21. Oh, my goodness, Gina. So sorry to hear of your loss. Big hugs from me.

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  22. So sorry to hear the news. Pets are my family.

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  23. I am so sorry about Bella. It's so tough loosing a pet. They have a way of clinging to our hearts.

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