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The first walk she was able to take at full strength, she dragged me across three yards after a cat. I had to use a small fence post to stop her after being covered in mud face down. She stood proudly in her spot, tongue hanging out and wagging that bushy tail of hers. Always a diva and always the center of attention.
Belle was a december puppy. She was born into a home that no longer wanted puppies or dogs in general. She and her brother Malakai were found locked in an abadoned home closet. They were about to be turned into animal control when my family and I stepped in to take care of them. Malakai was too far gone to help but we managed to save Belle. She was roughly a year old when we took her in.
As we watched this poor pup recover and grow stronger, she came out of her shy personality. I knew she was going to be a handful after awhile. She started playing and running, just being a dog again. She loved our German Shepherd/Rottweiler mixed named Bear. The two of them adored one another.
Sadly when she turned fifteen she developed a tumor in the back of her throat and on her jaw. The vet didn’t recommend surgery due to her age and the chances of success. She stopped eating/drinking and no longer had that pep in her step. We could all see her hurting. She passed gently with family in the vets office.
I’m grateful to have given you a loving home. I’m thankful for all that you taught me.
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Webinar: A Conversation on Pet Loss with Author E.B. Bartels
Join us for this exciting event
In honor of Rainbow Bridge Memorial Day (August 28), we are offering a 20% discount on Silver and Platinum memberships throughout the entire month of August. By joining us, you will have the unique opportunity to create a lasting online memorial for your pet, complete with photos and stories you can cherish.
Navigating Pet Loss & Grief, hosted by Moose’s
March, this webinar is designed to support pet
owners through the difficult journey and depth of
pet loss, anticipatory grief and understanding
guilt. This webinar will also provide 3 key
takeaways for the management of grief,
Featuring insights from renowned experts
Colleen Rolland, Association of Pet Loss and
Bereavement and Dr. Nancy Curotto, Pet Loss &
Bereavement Specialist. Attendees will have an
opportunity to ask questions of the experts.
We understand that the holidays can be a difficult time for pet parents missing their fur babies. APLB will be extending our hours this year to help you – we’ll get through this together.
Sun Dec 24: 2 – 4 pm EST
Sun Dec 24: 8 – 10 pm EST
Mon Dec 25: 8 – 10 pm EST
Tues Dec 26: 8 – 10 pm EST
Wed Dec 27: 8 – 10 pm EST
Fri Dec 29: 8 – 10 pm EST
Sun Dec. 31: 2 – 4 pm EST
Sun. Dec 31: 8 – 10 pm EST
Mon Jan 1: 8 – 10 pm EST
Sat Dec 9: 7- 9 pm EST
Sun Dec 10: 7- 8:30 EST
Sat Dec. 23: 7 – 9 pm EST
