Lil One Passed to the Rainbow Bridge
At 11:17am today we lost the fight but she was in my arms and glad I had the last moments with her despite how difficult it is. Spirit let out a gutteral cry when she passed then ignored her. It is obvious she is feeling the loss. Sprit is such a special dog - to embrace, love and then feel immense loss. I am so sorry that I put her through the loss. Willow and the other dogs sniffed and walked away.
Here is a video of her after passing - my memorial to her. Do not watch if you can't.
As the houurs go by, Willow is now looking for the pup and seeking comfort. I need to do blogs. Don't feel like it but must.
Thank you for the consoling words. Nathan said he can not handle loss. Who can. So he protects himself by not getting close till we have play sessions. I have been the person who in pouring rain brings a dog to the vet to be euthanized as it is time. I am always the person bearing the hard load. Today it feels like too much and sometimes I wish I was Nathan vs. me.
I usually can get a puppy to rally though it is rare that I need to. This time I failed. That hurts.
Darlah
Reader Comments (18)
Oh, I am so sorry for Spirit, Willow, you Darlah, Dennis, and Nathan.
You did absolutely everything an excellent breeder could do, losses will happen, still tragic and heartbreaking.
Cry some tears, collect yourself and rejoice in the health of all your other pups, sending you hugs and a shoulder to cry on.😘
I am so, so sorry for this loss. My heart breaks for you and for Spirit and Willow. I can only imagine how hard this is...I've shed a number of tears myself. Please try to be kind with yourself ...you gave her every comfort you could right to the very end. Today will be a hard day but get some rest. Tomorrow will be a new day and you have 17 glorious pups waiting to see you (some for the first time as their eyes open) and your heart will ache a little less....
I'm so very sorry, Darlah.
Oh, it is heartbreaking to hear this. The lil one touched all our hearts and shall never be forgotten. Now there is one more angel in heaven.
Dear Darlah, Nathan and Dennis, i am fighting the tears as I write this note to you. We have been following Lil One’s progress every day and have prayed, despite her ups and downs, that with your tremendous care, the strength of your love and her sheer determination, she just might turn the corner.
Darlah, there are no words I can say to ease your pain. I just want to say that I think you are a remarkable person. I don’t know you yet, but I can tell from listening to you each day as you provide us with updates, how much love and care you give to each of the pups, I know they could not be in better hands.
Our hearts are broken for Willow and Spirit and for each of you. May you find strength from the love of those that surround you.
Sincerely,
Susan and Dan 💔🙏🏻
Hi Darlah, Nathan and Dennis
I have been following the blogs each day and cannot stop thinking of your loss today. It brings so much sadness to my heart and I feel your pain as though it was my own. To lose such a sweet little thing is quite heartbreaking. I am soooooo sorry for you and wish I could reverse what has happened. Sending positive thoughts to you all and especially to Willow and Spirit.
Sue and Bruce
So sorry....it's heartbreaking. Thinking of you
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of this sweet innocent little puppy. So sad! 🥲
So very sorry to hear that your wee one could not survive.
She looks so sweet and peaceful.
Fly free, wee one🌈
Big hugs to you.
I cannot say any more than all the special words of the others who have posted. Know that we care deeply for all the Talemaker family , and send much love to you.
Gerda, Kizmet and Tre 💕
So sorry to read this sad news.
Such sad news. It seems so cruel to lose such a little angel. You all did everything you could possibly have done. Hugs to all !
Darlah, I’m so sorry to hear about this terrible loss. This is very sad and my heart goes out to you, Spirit, Willow and the entire Talemaker family xo
This was sent to me when our little Maple Leaf passed; when I read it today, I thought of you.
For Darlah
I WILL WAIT FOR YOU🌈
I came to you late last night so I could be with you
while you slept.
I lay my head upon your pillow, while next to me
you wept.
A gentle smile kissed your lips, as I licked
away a tear.
As I lay beside you I could clearly see the
tiredness that you wear.
Your unwavering care and love you give
is a gift; it was not you who failed me,
it was my body that gave out.
Until your time to join me comes, I will be waiting
Ifor you through the years.
❤️ your LiL One
So sorry to read this. I hope you find some peace knowing you did everything you possibly could. Sometimes it’s just out of our hands.
Thinking of all of you and sending hugs. Your Loss is unmeasurable but know that you did everything possible and God chose her to go to heaven.
So sorry Darla about the loss of Willow’s puppy…we think you are doing an amazing job.
Rui & Carole
So very sad. I'm so very sorry.