Yesterday we had to say good-bye to a member of our little family.
We’re not really sure how old Ally was – she found us about fourteen years ago when she decided that our street looked like a fine place to stop and rest awhile – so we always pretended like she was an ageless angel dog. She was gentle, patient, loyal, funny (oh yes ma’am was she ever), and as sweet as she could be.
My husband would tell you that she’s one of the best friends he’s ever had.
And our little guy would tell you the exact same thing.
Ally loved chasing a laser pointer, treeing cats (but only in her sleep), curling up on a Costco dog bed, waiting to see what might fall from the kitchen table, riding to school with Alex, indulging in an occasional plain McDonald’s cheeseburger, and sleeping in our foyer so that she could keep an eye on the whole house. She also cultivated an impressive appreciation for white bread.
She was the best dog. And from the time she found us until the time she left us, she brought us so much joy.
We will miss her like crazy.
Such a sweet face. I’m so sorry for your loss. Our pets leave us too soon.
I’m so sorry.
Oh, no. I’m sorry. That’s one of the most painful things ever.
Thinking of you. Letting go of our furbabies is so very hard.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear. Our pets are important members of our families and I understand your sense of loss. Hugs to you…
oh dear, so so very sorry. We lost our wonderful lab of 13 years about 1 1/2 years ago and only a month ago were we ready to bring another bundle of fur to our house. Those pets are such wonderful best friends to have and such a great sorrow to lose.
I am so sorry for your loss. Our pets are like family, and as was said above, they leave us all too soon. God bless you as you mourn this dear doggy.
I’m so sorry. I have two dogs and a cat and they are definitely like family. It’s hard to lose them, but they bring so much joy while they’re here.
I’m so sorry!! Our dog is 11 and we are already dreading the day she passes. She’s been the best. Just like Ally.
So, so sorry for your loss! All dogs go to heaven xoxo
I am so sorry for your truly terrible loss. (And I really, really mean that.) Our sweet lab Cosmo has many of Ally’s same fine talents, and as his days pass by I continue to fool myself into believing that he’ll be with us in his current good (but aging) health forever. If anything ever happens to convince me otherwise, I’m going to be LAID FLAT for more than a day or two. :(
But just think how happy and spry she is today where there’s no limit of food, water and balls to chase!
Oh, Sophie. I am so sorry. I loved when you posted pictures and stories about Ally, loved to hear about another family who loves their pup like my husband and I love ours. I’m so glad y’all have many, many sweet and funny memories of her. Saying a little prayer for y’all today and as you get used to her spot being empty.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. I’ve been there and know how heartbreaking it can be. Praying for comfort, especially for your little guy.
Sophie, I am so terribly sorry. We had to say goodbye to our darling Duke last year, and miss him still … our pet are important members of the family. I wish you all peace and happiness in the memories of the good life you gave your sweet Ally.
I’m so sorry. We had to say goodbye to our “Allie” this summer and it was really hard. So hard on my 4-year-old daughter that I listed it on her kindergarten application in response to the question, “What difficult situation has your child faced?” It really was the most difficult situation she’s faced in her life. Hope your good memories bring you all smiles in your sadness!
It’s always so hard to say goodbye to them. Their lives never seem long enough, no matter how old they live to be in dog years. Love that y’all thought of her as your ageless angel dog. It is my belief that because our God is so awesome and loves us all so much, they will all be right there waiting for us with wagging tails when arrive at heaven’s gates.
Oh, my heart aches for you. I am so terribly sorry. There is nothing in this life so perfect as the love of a dog!
“You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us”. Robert Louis Stevenson
So very sorry about your loss :( I had to put my 12 year old dog down in July. Hardest thing ever :(
I am so sorry you had to say goodbye to such a great little buddy. What a cutie.
I’m so sorry, Sophie. I love you.
Makes me cry remembering our Selah – it’s been 5 years and I still miss her.
I’m so sorry for your loss. What a sweet friend!
Sophie, I’m crying as I write this. I relate so much to your family’s love for this sweet angel dog. We also had a sweet angel who left us a few months ago. I still miss her and catch myself looking for her in her favorite spots in the house. God bless all our little fur children for the love they share with us and the many smiles they bring. God bless.
so sorry. we have an aging dog & I dread the day we face this.
I am so sorry for your loss! *trying hard to swallow away the lump in my throat after reading your sad post*
Gonna hug my furbaby extra tight today, in honor of your sweet one.
Hugs from Texas,
Cristi
This made me cry! We have an ‘angel dog’ that showed up 7 years ago. Something special about the dogs who choose us! So sweet! My sympathy to your little family. I seriously will say a prayer for y’all.
Oh, so very sorry. Losing a pet is so hard…dogs fill a place inside a home that nothing else seems to fill. Thinking of you and your boys today.
So sorry for your loss. Hugs to you.
Such a sweet post about your precious Ally. Sorry for y’alls loss… but the best news is y’all will see her again one day! =)
So very sorry… just watched the video you posted about how much Ally loved to ride in the truck taking your son to school. You can hear the joy in his voice. I think the way we treat our pets says a lot about our true character. xoxo
Oh gosh, I was sad reading the news. I am so sorry. She sounded precious.
Just look at those sweet little puppy ears….such a sweet girl. I’ll bet she was a great snuggler, too. I can tell that she was well-loved. My sincere condolences to your family.
This makes me want to cry…….right here at work!!! I’m so sorry for your loss!!
So sorry for your loss. There is nothing like the love and companionship of a dog!
So sorry for your family’s loss.
Crying and remembering all my old loves that have passed.
I am so sorry, Sophie. There is nothing that rounds out a family quite like a beloved pet that is the object of everyone’s affections. I am so sorry for all of you.
Oh, Sophie! I am so sorry. Pets are an important part of the family and leave a hole when they are gone. I hope your fond memories of all those great years make this time a little easier.
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. We lost our dear boxer, Gator, (yep named after that wonderful SEC team and my alma mater) in January of 2012. We now live in another house, in another state and I still look for him everywhere! Just remember our pets are patiently waiting for us at the “Rainbow Bridge.” That poem brought me great comfort when our Gator left us. We know we will see him again, as you will see your beloved Ally. Hugs!!
We lost one of our dogs, Precious, last week. So sorry. Truly my husband’s best friend. My constant companion.
pets are important members of the family, even when you are aggravated with their messes and promise never to have another, we always love them and miss them dearly. I think it helps us to teach our kids compassion and empathy. Sorry for your family’s loss of your beloved pet.
I am so very, very sorry. I have a lump the size of a rock in my throat right now. All of us who love our furry family members can relate, although we don’t know your exact pain. Just know that many are praying for you and and hoping the ache will ease soon.
Well said, Lisa. So sorry, Sophie.
I’m so sorry… I had to say goodbye to my cat, Zoe on Tuesday. I know how you are feeling.
I’m so, so sorry. Sending prayers up now.
I’m so, so sorry for you all. I know how that hurts. I’ve no doubt you gave her the best 14 years of her life. Hugs to all of you.
Oh, Sophie, I am so sorry for all y’all. Love and hugs from Houston.
Oh, Boo Mama Family, my whole heart hurts for you. We love our beasts because they are part of our family, and because they’re the parts of our family that we either chose or chose us, they’re the ones we like the best, too. And the hole left never quite goes away. But if we get REALLY lucky, another furry beast chooses us, and finds a spot in your family and in your heart that you never knew about. But that’s a thought for later. Right now, y’all hurt, and I hurt for you. But there is a newly-warm Costco bed and the tantalizing aroma of plain McDonald’s cheeseburger in the air in heaven right now. (Cooper likes his with mustard and pickles, Cody likes his with ketchup and pickles. No onions because my word the vapors, and Cody discovered in a very painful but funny way that he does not like mustard.)
I’m so sorry. We lost our 12 year old dog a few weeks ago and it’s still really hard to think of her without crying. They snuggle themselves right into our hearts and bring so much love and joy to our families. I hope your sweet memories will bring you comfort.
I am sorry! We had to have our 11 year old family dog put down yesterday and it was so sad. We got HoneyPot when our boys were 6, 3, & I was expecting our 3rd. Now, we have five and our oldest is 16…so we have a lot of memories with her! It was a very sad day at our house as I am sure it was at yours :(.
Hugs, Sophie. To your whole family.