Chloe was a family dog for a few years before my daughter Paige moved out and took Chloe with her, which was appropriate because they had become a fully bonded pair. She then became my granddog and got to hang with me from time to time. Chloe would stay with me every time Paige travelled. Here she is shortly after we first adopted her back in 1999 with Paige, then a gap toothed ten year old! And a more recent one of them together. She stayed with me back in 2010 when Paige was on her honeymoon. And a couple artsy ones I took of Chloe with my two. She's been slowing down for several years now, and this last year had a variety of ailments, nothing life threatening but her age was definitely showing--she was 14. The last month has been rough, and by this last week it was obvious she wasn't long for this world. She had renal failure, and passed away peacefully on Saturday night, in my daughter's arms, after everyone got to say goodbye. Chloe was family. This is very hard.
So Sorry about this. It does hurt, they get into you very soul and leave a large hole when they pass. Our Field Spaniel Rambo passed almost 5 years ago and I still can't look at his photo or think about him for very long without breaking down.
Sorry to hear about Chloe. It is hard to loose a family member. Remembering the best times helps to fill the void. Jerry
sorry for your families loss at least now she is young and playful again waiting at the rainbow bridge for all of you to come play with her
Ronni, I am so sorry for your families loss. The death of any of our close family members is very painful. Bless you.
My heart goes out to you and your family as I know just how it feels when a favourite companion passes away. Now Chloe is at peace and your memories of her will be with you forever.
So sorry to hear of your loss Ronni. She was a lucky pup to have such a loving family around her. As your family was blessed to have a loyal fury family member.
Thank you all so much for your condolences. It's been a very difficult few days. My daughter is taking it very hard, though I worry she doesn't have the time she needs to grieve, with River her 18 month old toddler, and 6 months pregnant with baby #2. Eileen, I said very similar to Paige. In fact I even created a bit of prose for her, in hopes that it would help her, which she said it did. Chloe will always be with you. She's doggy breath panting in your face, River giving Mo-Mo kisses, the sound of carpet scritches. She's the scent hound's nose to the ground, naked tennis balls, the silky touch of a crushed velvet freshly clipped coat. She's the feeling of a wet kiss on your nose. She's the tongue that goes on forever, the Elvis smile, and yes, even the annoying bark. She's your history, your home, your shadow, and the heaviness on your feet in bed. She's your first dog, your crying pillow, your best friend, and maybe even your annoyance, but nothing on earth can separate you--not time, not space, and not even death. You honor what her beautiful soul saw in you because she will live on in your heart and in your memory, and in the hearts and memories of everyone she loved and who loved her. She will always be with you.
Ronni that's such a lovely piece of prose and I'm sure your daughter really appreciated your words. I just hope that she can, slowly, get over her loss and remember all the good times she and Chloe spent together. Give her an extra hug from me please.
