We lost a close friend and family member last nite

[WarbirdTA]

Last night,
Around 8 pm, we (Lisa and me) lost a very close friend and a big part of our family.
Holley, our dog, a Keeshound/Chow mix of over 15 years, died.
She was very old and fragile, and during the last 3 days, due to our heat wave, had trouble breathing.
She got up yesterday in the morning, ate her food, and did her duty.
She then went back to her doghouse, and rested.
When Lisa came home for lunch, she came out for water, and back in she went.
Around 4 pm, she had trouble breathing.
Panting real bad.
I tried cooling her off with pouring some cool water on her, but it didn't seem to work.
Her eyes were open, and she didn't respond at all.
Then, when Lisa came home, she seemed to be aware that we were there.
Lisa tried to get her up, but she wouldn't move.
She had wet herself, and then the flies attacked her.
She both sat there, swatting away the flies, till around 8 pm.
I had walked away, and Lisa said she put her head up, and looked for me.
Lisa called me, and I ran back over to them.
Holley looked at both of us, took a very deep breath, and died.
It was very hard to take, as I said, we have had her since she was just a little pup, over 15 years.
She was a very big part of our family, doing so much with us.
Going shooting, long drives in alot of our cars, walking at the beach, barking at seals, chasing pelicans and getting washed away by a big wave, to even taking big drives with us on our move out here from the Los Angeles area.
We miss her dearly.
Rest In Peace little girl.
You are missed big time.
You were the best!!!

George

[simo]

Lisa & George,

Sorry to hear about Holley.
She was a cool old gal when I came and visited.
It is never easy to lose a "Loved One".

Simo

[atrain]

Very sorry to hear about your loss.

[WarbirdTA]

Thank you guys.
Throughtout my life, I have had dogs that were close to me, die.
4 of them, not counting Holley.
Holley was Lisa's first dog, and it has hit her hard.
She is always tearing up.
It is sad, to walk outside, see her doghouse, and no Holley.
I would talk with her all day long.
We do have 2 other dogs, but Holley has been with us the most.
I have never had a dog quite that long before.
She is missed very much.

George

[dreamn2]

Sorry to hear it George and Lisa, my thoughts are with you.

[92conv]

Sorry to hear guys.

[WarbirdTA]

Thank you guys.
I am sure there will be others that will go in our lifetime, but this one was kinda hard to take.
I'm sure it will be easier as time goes by, but she will be missed big time.

Again, thank you all,

George

[blue81ta]

Sorry to hear about your friend. I've lost friends myself and it's always hard. She was with you a long time, I'm sure you're very thankful.

Sorry for your loss.

[WarbirdTA]

Thanks Keith,
Ya, I know it's hard.
But yet I will always have dogs.
They are special to us.

George

[Dave80USATA]

Sorry to hear your loss...Lisa And George. It's a sad day whenever a pet passes. Had it happen as well....

[WarbirdTA]

Thanks Dave.
We know that we are not the only ones to lose a pet.
It is hard though.
We still miss her dearly.

George

[LadyTA74]

I just want to thank everyone for the kind words.
It has been very hard on us.
I still tear up every once in a while, but I think about the fun times that we had with her.
I miss my baby girl

[transamfan1981]

Very sorry for your loss. I know it's hard loosing someone you love, but you'll get through.

Steve B.

[WarbirdTA]

Thanks Steve.

George

[Allan Gartly]

Hello George Allan Gartly Here From Redcliff, Alberta,Canada. It's Been Sometime Time Since I Have Been On Your Web Sight. My Parents And The Rest Of My Family Are Very Sorry To Here The Loss Of Your Family Member Holley.We Loss Our Basset Hound On April 1/2009.Like Yourself I Raised "FRED" From A Pup. Fred Was 14 Years Old.And It Is Still Very Hard To Deal With.I Find Thinking About All The Good Times And A Few Pictures Of Him Helped Ease The Pain Some.Once Again Sorry To Here Your Loss. Holley Is In Dog Heaven.