Maggie was a little bundle of ginger and white fur when she came to us those 18 years ago and from day one she was the sweetest girl so gentle and kind. She gave back in spades the love we gave to her and we began to think she would go on forever; when she got to the age of 18 but unfortunately it was not to be.
6 months ago she had a stroke and it left her incontinent and with a tendency to walk in circles we coped for a long time [putting plastic sheets down when we had to go out, standing in the garden in the rain with her when she did go out, even when she got aggressive, but we knew this was not her fault] but then things became rough for her, she would walk behind furniture or into corners and not be able to find her way out. She just stood there staring at the wall; she had to be carried outside as the walking all got too much for her so we said enough is enough we are now keeping her alive for our benefit because
we could not bear to part with her.
So the decision was made it was time for Maggie to go to Rainbow Bridge and be renewed made well again and wait for me with my other dogs. I know we did the right thing for her but it is all still so painful. She deserves a fitting tribute for being a wonderful loyal affectionate companion for all those years. Till we meet again Maggie
you take part of me with you. xxxxx
Love you forever,
| Maggie |
| 5, Nov 2009 |
| Marlene Beck |