If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you’ve probably already seen the news that we lost Holly this week. It was heart breaking and so sad, but she was 13 and unfortunately got sick. The vet didn’t think she was going to recover and it happened quickly over the weekend. The vet thinks it was vestibular disease (which causes vertigo and nausea) and after 3 days of not being able to get up and walk and not eating, Holly was so very pitiful and Mark made the hard decision to say goodbye to her. The vet came to our house and it was peaceful, but oh so sad for us. We both cried, but she lived a long good life with Mark and then here with us the last 3 years. Mark got her when she was 3 months old, so she was very special to him.
This pic was July 30th and was the last time she came out of the fence to sit with Mark after he mowed the grass. She did that pretty often the last couple of years and I’m so glad I got this picture of them. Happy days and we didn’t know how close we were to the end. We knew she was definitely getting more feeble and this would probably be her last year. She lived a long life for a big dog.
She was a sweet dog and she and I bonded the last 3 years. I know she will always have a special place in our hearts. Mark loved her dearly and is so very sad, but we know time is the healer. I just wanted to let you all know too. Our backyard will be so quiet without her presence right now, she loved being on the porch.
Our pets are so precious and a part of our families. Sorry for your loss and I hope the pain of your loss subsides quickly and is replaced by all the wonderful memories. ❤️
I’m so sorry.
So, so sorry for the loss of your fur baby. I know how heartbreaking it is. I just lost my beloved cairn terrier Molly in March. She was just a couple of weeks shy of her 14th birthday. I still tear up when I think of her.
So, so sorry for the loss of your fur baby. I know how heartbreaking it is. I just lost my beloved cairn terrier Molly in March. She was just a couple of weeks shy of her 14th birthday. I still tear up when I think of her.
I am so very sorry for your loss — both of you! I’ve been through that so I absolutely know what you’re going through. Just know that she had a good life with you all. Prayers to you.
June
I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you.
Rhoda and Mark, I am so sorry to read about Holly’s passing. My heart goes out to you both. It is never easy to lose a precious pet. A pet becomes such a part of our life and it is so hard to say good-bye, I know.
Such a nice picture of Mark with his Holly.
You will both have so many precious memories of her! Hold on to those memories!
I am so very sorry to hear, the loss of a pet is so very hard on the heart. What a wonderful picture you captured of them both.
Sending sympathy for your heavy hearts. Her memories will continue to be a gift.
I am so sorry for your loss. I know she was dearly loved….a beautiful dog….and I hope you find comfort in your memories of her.
Heartbreaking loss. Strength and peace to you both through this difficult journey. My coworkers sister paints amazing pet portraits. I did this for my husband after we lost our sweet pup years back. It still hangs in our family room. It has honestly been such a comfort to our entire family. Happy to share her contact info if you might want to do this for your husband at some point. Keeping you both in the light.
Hi, Colleen, thank you so much, I have someone locally who does the same thing and I’ve already contacted her.
So sorry for your loss. She was very loved and had a good life with you two.
I am so very sorry for the loss of Holly. I know she crossed the rainbow bridge knowing she had a wonderful life!
I’m so sorry for your loss and sadness.
Sorry for your loss. We too lost our Golden suddenly 2 weeks ago he would have been 14 in Dec.
They are such a part of our families and will be dearly missed.
So very sorry for your loss.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Your beautiful memories with her will carry you through these difficult days ahead.