glittergirl1970 Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 i adopted dixie 2 1/2 years ago. she came to the cleveland kennel in pretty bad shape. they knew she had to be over 10 years old, she was missing fur and starving when they picked her up. she was rescued by some wonderful folks at the kennel and the senior sanctuary for dogs. i was so lucky to have had her these few years. she was so funny and sweet, she won everyone over and as my friend becca said, she had more "fans" at the kennel then any other dog. she was even on the local news once, as a "spokes-dog" for adoting senior dogs. it was halloween and she got to wear her pink dress and tiara. now most dogs don't like costumes, but dixie totally hammed it up. she pranced around and loved all the attention. they even showed video footage of her on the nightly news later that week. i wrote about her on my blog and incuded some amazing pics. go take a look and see how beautiful (and funny) she was. she was my heart dog and i was so lucky to have had her in my life there last 2 1/2 years. link to dixie's send off.... ok, i am crying at work again, time to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorra's Pappy Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Sorry to hear about your loss, but it seems like you have some wonderful memories of her. You were both very lucky to find each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 I am so sorry to hear about Dixie but am very grateful that she had a wonderful and happy last few years with you. It was a GOOD ride for both of you, wasn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg's mum Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 All of us understand your loss and your memories. What joy you had with her though and such a sweety! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deneen Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 I am so sorry for your loss, but I am so glad that the two of you had a few years of happiness and joy together. *hugs* ~Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Anne Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 My heart aches for you. I know to well the loss of a special friend. It is obvious your life paths were ment to cross, how very special for both of you to have found each other, if only for a way to short time. Everyone here on these boards hurt and feel your saddness, when we have to say a "temporary" good bye to another precious friend, even if we only knew her through cyber space... ((((( hugs))))) I'm sooo sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karrie Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 (((HUGS))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Oop Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 So sorry to hear about Dixie. You gave her a great last few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheri McDonald Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Hugs from the McD pack, Dixie was a goreous girl and I am sure you gave her the best years of her life. I see that everyday from our old Buddy we aquired. He will live his last years in comfort and love just as your beautiful girl did. Bless you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Oh I'm so sorry. I'm tearing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy in AZ Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Bless you for making her final years so special and giving her the love and security she deserved. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Elle Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 I am so sorry for your loss, and so glad that you took Dixie into your heart and home. I am especially happy that she acted as a spokesdog for adopting elderly dogs. Old dogs are great. Thank you so much for sharing your love of Dixie with us. Hugs from Jester and me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 So sorry for your loss. Not right now, but later you will find comfort in the joy you got from her! Know that we are all there with you and feeling some of your pain. You gave her a wonderful life for a short while, but it was probly what she would remember the most. Bless you all, take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Love to see the pics on your blog. What a beauty she was. I should hope to grow old as beautifully....pink dress and all! Thank you for rescuing her and giving her so much love! Feel better Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandra s. Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 I'm so sorry. I have nothing to add to what the others have said, because it's the simple truth: She was very, very lucky. Thanks for sharing the pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileyzookie Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Sending you hugs. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Im so sorry. Take comfort you gave her a great life and she didnt continue to live like she had been. Im so sorry you have to go through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking in a 'senior' girl and loving her even though you knew the time might be too short. It takes a special person to do that. Everyone loves a puppy...but there are not enough people who see the magic of a senior. Thank you for giving her some truly golden years. She will remain forever with you in your heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie+Tess&Kipp Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you both brought each other a lot of joy, though, and I'm so glad you shared the photos. Some of those photos were just hilarious. Looks like she was quite the character. Allie + Tess & Kipp http://weebordercollie.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 I am so sorry for your loss. Dixie was a lovely girl and she was very lucky to have you make her golden years so loving and special. Making the "right" decision for our old infirm ones is never easy but I'm sure Dixie would thank you for it if she could. I'm sure that you will remember her with joy as your grief eases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuuli Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoBC Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 I'm so sorry for your loss. Like Sandra said I don't have much to add. I know that Dixie enjoyed the last few years of her life with you, without you she wouldn't have had that. I know it's hard not to think about losing her, but try to remember all the fun and love you guys had together. You both are very special. Stay strong and rememebr, she'll always be with you no matter what. God Bless you, and Dixie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glittergirl1970 Posted July 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 thanks so much, everyone, for the kind words. don't be sorry for me. it was painful to lose her, but my gosh, i was lucky! i had 2 1/2 years with the most amazing dog. and someday i will adopt another senior dog again. someone from the cleveland kennel rescue group wrote this to me, and it meant so much: "You noticed those little, special things about her that no one else would have noticed. Her hairy fancy feet, her 'wild' side, the way she 'twisted' & 'spinned', her sensitivity, the special way she looked at you with love, and her sense of humor! I always pictured Dixie as a 'stand up comedian'...if only she were human. Those are just some of the special things about her that you appreciated. She was always smiling and laughing...and I know that she is doing that now. Dixie is so grateful that she was given the second chance to have a LOVING family-who laughed with her every day, and not to mention the biggest 'fan club' any other dog from the Cleveland Kennel has ever had!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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