My sweet Tinkerbell
As most of you know, I adopt senior dogs, and I have to say it’s one of the most rewarding things in my life. When you bring an old dog into your family, you know their time with you will be shorter than with younger dogs, but you never really think about that.
Yesterday I had to say goodbye to Tinkerbell. She spent the week being treated for an unknown illness, and we watched her progressively worsen each day. She had test after test, IV after IV, plasma, and ultrasounds. By yesterday she could no longer stand, eat or drink. Three different doctors could not figure out what was wrong with her.
I held her in my arms when I said goodbye. She is finally at peace and no longer in pain. I will never have the answers I desperately sought regarding what was wrong with her. The vets say it was probably something neurological, but they don’t know for sure.
I only had her for 1 ½ years, but my mind is filled with images of her doing all the quirky little things she always did. She had almost all of her teeth pulled, but she had one left that stuck out when she slept. On the other side of her mouth, she didn’t have any teeth, so her tongue would hand out.
My sweet, deaf, completely unique Tinkerbell, we were blessed to have had you in our lives. You gave us nothing but love and laughter. We will miss you so much.
Hug your dog today and plant a kiss on its head in honor of Tinkerbell.
Hugs,
Anne
37 Comments
Penny
Pets are family also. So I know your heart is broken. But she is at peace now. So sooty for your lost. Blessings to you!
Debbie MacRae
So sorry for you loss!😢
Karen S
I’m so, so sorry Anne!
Josefina
I know how it feels to lose a fur baby. Sorry just doesn’t help somehow. Only time will help. I congratulate you for your courage in taking in senior dogs and giving them unconditional love. I lost the fur baby I loved for 18 years in 2019 and I don’t want another one. Hubby got one though so I am enjoying her and loving her as well. Take care.
Debbi
Bless you for giving her such a wonderful forever home. I gave all three of mine a kiss in honor of Tinkerbell and saved the biggest snuggle of all for my own deaf senior girl with a snaggle tooth.
Linda
So sorry for the loss of your sweet Tinkerbell. I too have adopted senior dogs and tried my best to give them a happy last few years. In truth it was those sweet dogs who provided happiness to me. Thinking of you.
Kelly Davis
Oh my heart breaks for you, but I know in this sadness your heart was blessed and Tinkerbell was so blessed to spend her twilight with you. Love and prayers.
Sharon
So sorry for the loss of your Tinkerbell. How fortunate you were to have had each other.
Anita Keeton
Dearest Anne, you are one of the kindest people in the world. To give an older dog happiness and love is so honorable. May your grief be lessened by your memories of your sweet Tinkerbell! Sending love, strength and prayers.
Anita
Kristie Michalowski
I’m so sorry for your loss of Tinkerbell.
CarolE
She knew she was very much loved by you, a very beautiful gift.
mimisdarlins
Anne, I am so very sorry about your sweet Tinkerbell. I know the sadness of saying goodbye to my furry little friends…very painful. Take comfort in the knowledge that you made her last years happy ones. ❤️
Jane Sowards
Our pets provide love and comfort when they are alive and wonderful, happy and sad memories when they are gone but they always leave their love in our hearts. Blessings
Hildy
I’m so sorry.
Pat
So sorry to hear Tinkerbell has passed away. She was so sweet and I know how much you loved her
Marge
Dear Anne, With heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your sweet Tinkerbell. Not gone… just gone on ahead.
Karen Seitz
I am so very sorry. It is so hard to lose a family member no matter how long they are with you. Hugs.
Barb Haakonson
Sorry for your loss, hard to lose a beloved pet.
Andrea
So sorry for your loss. It is very hard to say goodbye.
LindaSonia
I’m weeping – so very sorry for your loss of sweet Tinkerbell – Hugs to you and God bless you for adopting the senior dogs.
Sandi
I hope it was the best year and a half of her life!! Blessings to you. Hugs,
Dee Winter
I too am facing this eventuality and it’s so hard. Please accept my sincere condolences. Hugs from us.
DeAnna Dodson
Bless you for loving her and giving her the best time of her life. She was so precious. Wish I could give you a hug. <3
Michelle
So sorry. I also give senior dogs a home for their last days. Knowing that their time is limited doesn’t make it any easier to say Goodbye.
Karen
So sorry for the loss of your sweet Tinkerbell. Our last dog of blessed memory was a local rescue as is our current pupper. They give nothing but love all their lives.
Leigh
My heart goes out. It is never easy even when we know it is right for them.
Katherine
Bless you for giving that little fur baby her last wonderful year and a half. She was so fortunate to have such a loving home. I know, as the Queen said, “in the fullness of time”, you will bring another little one to your home but until then, keep thinking about all the happiness you have shared with Tinkerbell and your other dear little fur folk.
Jane Lemley
It made me cry just to read it. So sorry 😢
Linda Bird
Sooo sorry for your loss. Each pet is such a blessing. Tinkerbell was lucky to have you in her life.
gloria
we honor your girl…………..
gloria g.
thank you for sharing her with us…….we too adopted an older blind dog….she is the joy of our life………..wish I was that loved……….one day she will meet tinkerbell……….what a plan they will have…..growing up I too had an adorable brown manchester named tinkerbell…..we will enjoy them while we can……..adopt always………..gloria g.
Perci
Bless you and Tinkerbell, Anne.
I am sure she appreciated every moment of love you offered.
Perci ❤️
Ella and Annie 🐕🐕
JanetF
Oh Anne, I am just so sorry for your loss. You were such a gift to her … and she to you.
Linda
Rest well sweet Tinkerbell. You will always be your Mama’s little girl. ❤️
Dee Maxson
Hugs ❤️
Liz Morgan
I am so sorry for your loss. I too had to say goodbye to two of my babies. It is heartbreaking but I do know they are free of pain and are being quirky now.
Suz Kuhns
I know from experience how hard it is to lose a fur babyj. Thank you so much for giving senior pups a loving home. Tinkerbell was so fortunate to have you!