Saying Good-bye to my Lollipop
Sunday morning after our very successful Moolah for Mutts fundraiser I wanted to thank all our supporters, donors and sponsors for being so generous and spirited, and for making the event so much fun.
I actually awoke earlier than usual and went to check in on my girl, my soulmate,
Lolli, she was pushing 18 years old, 50 pounds-but going strong.
To my surprise, Lolli was having a massive seizure, it lasted about 10 minutes.
I held her close and made sure everything was very soft around her. She never came back fully. Lollipop passed peacefully in my arms Sunday morning. We always had an agreement that I would not let her suffer. I think she let me know- in that way of communication you have with someone you have spent 15 years with.
Anyone that has been to the Muttville HQ’s knew and loved Lollipop, she was the beginning of my rescue life, she was patient and put up with the changing doggie personalities that she would have to share “mom” with. In fact she has had to share me with over 550 dogs through the years!
Lolli came to me from the SFSPCA when she was 2 years old, she was the most athletic, outgoing girl. She was a challenge, ripped up any books that were left out, growled and told off dogs that got in her face, but she was her own girl, and mine of course. She refused to sleep anywhere but right next to me from day 1. Loved to swim, hike, run on the beach. Her last week she played at the park and barked at a dog that got in her face!! I will miss my girl.
Say a prayer, light a candle and hug your dogs….for Lolli poppy-seed-cake
sherri |
07.14.10
Lolli will be deeply missed. She was not only a beauty, an athlete and Sherri’s loyal devotee – but so affectionate and generous. I didn’t know Lolli in her ripping-up-books days, but soon after I knew her as the understated one, the quiet leader. She took care of her pack, including any pack visitors (like my little guy) that might tag along. She not only told off dogs that bugged her, she told off dogs that might be bugging any of her charges. And yet she was still a lover, a sweetheart. A benign monarch. A queen. Sherri, so sorry for your loss.
jane |
07.15.10 10:09am
Sorry for your loss, Sherri. She’ll be waiting at the Rainbow Bridge.
KellyA |
07.17.10 03:32pm
So tough losing a loved one, take care, vendetta
Vendetta |
07.17.10 10:01pm
Truly sad for your loss Sherri.
Lollipop was a very lucky girl. And you were very blessed to have had her in your life for so many years.
RIP Lolli and God bless you Sherri & Muttville.
Your supporters,
Rocco, Brownie, Linette & Brad Atterbury
lzatterbury |
07.20.10 10:40pm
Hello, Sherri,
As I celebrate your Jefferson Award, my heart is also saddened for you on the loss of your precious Lollipop.
What a covenant you made and had with her thru all these 15 years. And you kept that commitment last Sunday morning as you honored the agreement you two had. I, too, believe Lolli will always stay with you in your heart and that the love you two shared is rooted in eternity. Someone once told me, “To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is to never die.”
My heart reaches out to you, Dear Sherri. I will light a candle and say a prayer….
Betty Carmack
bcarmack |
07.24.10 05:59pm
I said goodbye to an old canine friend the other day. He was the last of “the original gang.” As the years pass, the Rainbow Bridge seems to be continually crossed more frequently than I would care to experience. I had asked my beloved Barney (the Beagle) to take care of Hank.
I’m sure he’ll care for Lollipop as well. I’m glad I had the chance to meet her … though but once. How special she seemed … in her “grande damme” manner @ the door.
Again, I’m sorry for your loss, Sherri. Lolli knew you could handle things from here … even w/o her physical presence. She’s right. I guess that Jefferson Award was/is for you both!!
Blessings … Madeleine, Dillon and Tyler
MDT |
07.24.10 10:33pm
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