. Maddie, Meg and WilliamMaddie died suddenly this afternoon.
The vet said that she had been looking brighter and more comfortable all day and thought it had been a sudden cardiac event. I couldn't really speak to her on the phone but managed to tell her that I would pick her up immediately.
The sing song nurse was on duty, which was kind of unfortunate and I didn't trust myself to talk to her or to the vet, and picked Maddie up and left the surgery in silence.
We buried her on the field, and steve, the local gravedigger kindly and without any undue fuss came over and helped me dig her grave properly.
We shall miss our old girl..... Loyal and eager to please , she always lagged behind the others in everything she did, but had the spirit and a personality as big as a lion.
Below is a blog from last year: I think it remains a fitting tribute
http://disasterfilm.blogspot.com/2009/09/maddieevening-stroll-and-new-plans.html
Oh dear. I'm so very, very sorry.
ReplyDeleteThe worst news - I feel for you in your loss!
ReplyDeleteoh John. I'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteJohn, words fail me now - my heart is aching for you - I am so sorry. Unfortunately those little Scotties don't give us much warning when they need to go.
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Lynn
Oh, John, I'm so sorry. I wasn't expecting it at all and your words leaped off the page at me. What a sad way to lose a cherished friend. I've never met you - never will - but have come to love your blog and to care about your animals, and often read bits to my partner and send him pictures of the turkeys or Albert.
ReplyDeleteI hope that the first intense grief passes quickly for you and that you find comfort in the company and care of those who depend on you. You're in my thoughts today, as you often are anyway.
Gabriel
Oh, this hurts. Terrible news. I'm so sorry this happened.
ReplyDeleteSo very ,very sorry.I know your heart is broken...
ReplyDeleteOh John I am so deeply sorry.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you.
Dear John. So sorry to hear this news.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
John, All the best to you and Chris at this time. What a shocker! Take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry.
ReplyDeleteOh, John, I am so sorry, there really are not good words.... I know how you loved Maddie. My heart goes out to you, I wish I could take away some of the sadness, but only time will help.
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I am so, so sorry. I came to your blog expecting to hear Maddie was better, I never expected such sad news. Again I am sooooo sorry.... sending you a warm hug...
ReplyDeleteOh john I am so so sorry, I wish I could jet up to wales and give you a hug.
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nothing anyone says right now helps im sure -just remember -she led a charmed life,she was one very lucky doggie,much loved pack member,and spoilt rotten to boot!when i die and come back reincarnated as a dog-please let it be in your home xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry, John. You are wise enough to know that, eventually, you will find comfort in memories of her, but I wish that you didn't have to go through this period of pain.
ReplyDeleteI've sent you an e-mail, but will say here what I said in my e-mail, I'm so sorry for your loss!!
ReplyDeleteLosing a good friend is always devistating. Whether they have two legs or four.
ReplyDeleteI'm terribly sorry for you loss.
John, I'm so very saddened to hear this about your Maddie. I'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteYou poor people, our hearts ache for you.
ReplyDeleteLove, Inky and Molly
Like everyone else, I checked in expecting, hoping to see that Maddie was better.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry.
oh my goodness, I never expected this, that is so sad.....
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry....sending you both a big virtual {{{HUG}}}
Gill in Canada
Oh my God....I can't believe what I read. I'm so sorry. Love to you xxx
ReplyDeleteOh, John, my heart is heavy as I read about your beloved Maddie girl.
ReplyDeleteNo words can comfort.
RIP dear Maddie, you were loved beyond compare...
Hugs,
Jo
I'm so VERY sorry for your loss! We recently lost one of our fur babies. It just doesn't seem right.
ReplyDeleteJohn I'm so sorry to hear the sad news about Maddie. My heart goes out to you and yours. Take good care of yourself....Maura
ReplyDeleteseen no more, but felt more than ever - peace oxoxo
ReplyDeleteI am a friend of Golden Pines,
ReplyDeleteI heard this very sad news about your Maddy, and I wanted to tell you we are so sorry this happened. We know your hearts are breaking.
You did everything you could for your special friend, and now it is so hard to say goodbye
I send love to you and your family
tweedles
Oh my God, I am so sorry.
ReplyDeleteThey leave the biggest holes in our hearts. The suddenness doesn't help.
You're in my thoughts.
We are friends of Kim at Golden Pines. So sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful tribute allowed us to know her a little better. We'll see ya at the bridge sweet Maddie. Run free.
thank you for all of yor comments.
ReplyDeleteIt was very sweet of you all.
xx
Oh John I'm so sorry, there's nothing anyone can really say that helps very much I know. All these kind little notes of empathy are a tribute to your way of communicating your personality and lifestyle which simply jumps off the page and into people's hearts. Kind thoughts, Kathy
ReplyDeleteOh no, not the news I wanted to read this morning. I am so sorry and my condolences to you both. It is so very hard to lose our furry loved ones. Maddie was a lovely girl.
ReplyDeleteJust popped by to catch up with your doings only to hear such sad, sad news. I'm terribly sorry John. You and Chris, and of course the other animals who will miss her just as much, have my very greatest sympathy.
ReplyDeleteWarm hugs from a heartbroken girl.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful relationship you had to give up, with a pup who connected with you in such a unique way.
This poem was given to me when we lost MoJo. It has brought tears and comfort.
www.petloss.com/rainbowbridge.htm
I'm so sorry to read the news of your sweet pup, Maddie.
ReplyDeleteawww, I just read thorugh and got caught up. So sorry about Maddie, she was a darling.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. You definitely hit a chord for me also, I have lost my own that I also feel were my family. I will be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteJohn, so sorry to hear the sad news. I've been following Maddie's struggles through your blog and was hoping for a speedy recovery. Take care and know we are thinking of you and Chris. Lane
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for you loss. Deepest Sympathy.
ReplyDeleteJust driving by from Texas and thought I'd stop and tell you how sorry I am...I lost my Corky last Monday...(((hug)))
ReplyDeleteMy heart aches for you during this difficult time.
ReplyDelete~K
So very sorry about your Maddie. What enormous caves they leave in our hearts. We just lost our JoJo a few weeks ago and will be reeling from it and feeling her absence for a very long time. She, too, went suddenly. She had some health issues but we were not prepared for her sudden downturn. From one aching heart to another, I truly understand and I'm very, very sorry.
ReplyDeleteVery sad to hear of Maddie's passing John. Our sympathy to you and Chris for your loss.
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BabyRocketDog,Hootie
Cassie and Patrick
I'm so sorry, John.
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