Maralynn Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 I said goodbye to a part of myself tonight. Missy had been steadily fading the past week or so. She was still getting around on her own, but it was getting hard for her. Today she slipped hard on the floor was too sore to let me help her up even though she's been on regular pain meds. I knew it was time. I made the appointment, then dosed her up good on pain meds. An hour later she was able to get up and we made the final slow round to the barn to see the sheep and find a cat, then I just sat in the yard with her head in my lap and told her how good she was. It was good. She was so relaxed that I started to second guess my decision, but I knew the only way for her to be relaxed was through heavy meds and that her strength was sapped by a simple walk to the barn. I made a bed for her in the back of my car and my grandparents drove us to the vet. I held her and petted her on the way there then the vet came out to my car and I stroked her head as she faded away. I knew Missy was my dog from the moment I laid eyes on her. She knew I was her person a couple days later. We did almost everything together from that point on. She taught me what a Border Collie really was. Heart, work ethic and drive. I grew up reading Lassie and Lad books and now I had the dog I'd always read about. She was super smart and we could read each other's minds. Every dog I have from here on out will probably have the misfortune of being measured against her. Right up to the end she never quit trying, her body just wore out on her. She lived to please and would try just about anything I asked her to. She was my sidekick and traveled over A hundred thousand miles with me in the car. When I started full time as a nanny she started going to work with me. She was fascinated by babies and as those babies grew into toddlers she taught them how to play ball. Those kids are now 5 and 6 and still ask about Missy. Besides being my dog, she was my family's dog. She was the dog my youngest brother and sister grew up with. She knew how to raise my brother, too. As patience as she was with toddlers, she wouldn't put up with my little brother being annoying to her - she had a line and he better not cross it - but otherwise they were friends! My dad really loved her and last year when we had a professional come out to photograph the growing family he want Missy in the picture too. Today out at the barn she was still eyeing a cat. Last night when I let her out she looked at me like "well, as long as I'm up aren't we going to drive over to the other barn?" so we did. And I told her to "go bring" once more and helped her push the sheep out. They knew the routine so it was easy for her. But then she just stopped on the way back to the car like she didn't think she could make it into the car again. But I had a step there for her and she did. She was my good girl. I think in life all she really wanted was a place to belong and a person to please,. she loved to hear that she was a good dog. The sheep were a really nice bonus, but her people were still what she lived for. Run Free my very good Missy girl. You were one of the best things that ever happened to me. I was truly blessed when God sent you to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Mara, that was a beautiful tribute to your best girl. I know you knew this was coming, but still. Please accept my sincere sympathy for the hurt you must be feeling. I really admire how you handled her last weeks and how you gave her the most dignified, best possible ending to her good life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful dog. I'm so sorry, Mara; I know how hard your decision was. It sounds like you and Missy were perfect for one another. Godspeed, Missy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin's person Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 What a lovely way to send your girl on to her next adventure. I know your heart is aching now. Ours are aching with you. Godspeed, good girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushdoggie Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Beautiful tribute, I am misty. Godspeed, Missy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diane allen Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Lovely tribute, lovely dog. You were both lucky to have each other. Time will help heal, but Missy will always be with you. diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aljones Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss but grateful that you and Missy found each other and she enjoyed a long and full life with you. Thank you for sharing that lovely tribute to your beautiful girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G. Festerling Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Everyone, dog or human, deserve a life filled with so much love and respect as you two shared. Seems like it just never lasts long enough. Run free pretty girl. I am so sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdaniels Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Very beautiful tribute. My heartfelt sympathies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 I am sorry that Missy's time to pass on has come. You both were a very great blessing to each other, and fortunate to have had each other. She will always live in your heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Awww, Mara, I'm so very sorry. They take a piece of us with them, don't they? What a beautiful memorial to a beautiful dog, inside and out. You're in my thoughts. Run free, Missy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hugs to you and your family. What a wonderful life you shared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hugs to you and your family. What a wonderful life you shared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 I am so sorry Mara. What a lovely tribute to Missy. Run Free Missy. Good girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Mara, my deepest sympathies. Missy was a beautiful dog and your tribute to her shows that she was much beloved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shetlander Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. Missy had a great life and was well loved to the end. You were both blessed to have found each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 My deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your wonderful dog. Run free at the bridge, sweet girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbear Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Mara, that was a beautiful tribute to a life well-lived. I always loved seeing pictures of your gorgeous split-faced girl. I am so sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellie's Dad Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 I am so sorry to hear this. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Run Free Missy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 I'm so sorry. I know how tough it is. The pup is such a part of your life and who you become for having her. I keep thinking about "when Fergie comes back home...." But she is in her new home, waiting for us to come to the Rainbow Bridge. The ache won't ever go away. We still feel it for Vamp, who joined our family in 1967 and lived 15 years. But it does get less acute, eventually. At least, we hope so. You gave Missy as wonderful a life as she gave you. If that's any consolation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryP Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful dog inside and out. It's so hard to let them go, even when it's the right thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alchemist Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 I'm so, so sorry. What a beautiful tribute to a lovely girl. She will be sorely missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura L Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Mara, I'm so sorry about this. I loved to read your tribute to Missy though, it was obvious you two were meant for each other and you gave her a wonderful life. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Mara I am so sorry. That'll do Missy run free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Missy, you beautiful dog, you wonderful soul, rest in peace and know you'll never be forgotten. What a touching tribute to your special girl, Mara. Hugs to you and know I will miss her even though I never met her... So sorry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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