That day always comes too soon
Marley and Boomer after I first got her in 2001.Marley was euthanized today and is with Boomer at the Rainbow bridge. Marley will be cremated and her ashes will join Boomer, who was her best pal for many years -- they were always the little old couple. I no longer have someone sassing me that it's time for dinner, or breakfast, or "I would like you to carry me back upstairs again" or "I went out. I may have peed, or I might not have. Either way I went out and came in so I would like a treat." My little old lady who loved to ride motorcycles, scooters, parties and dining out is gone, and there will never be another one like her. Ever. She was cool.
This photo was taken of Marley today. She was happy to be on my lap, but that was it. Whatever took her came on quickly. She had a pleasant day at the shop yesterday, eating treats and yapping, but then she threw up. At 3am she peed on the bed (because Chester had somehow shoved her out of her bed), and when I put her in the bathroom, she threw up more and kept trying to get between the toilet and the wall, pressing her head on the wall. This morning, she was uninterested in food. For those that don't know pugs, when a pug is uninterested in food, it's a medical emergency. I took her to the vet and left her because they were super busy, and around 2pm, the vet called and said it could be liver failure, it could be a tumor, we could do blood tests and all that. We determined it was best to let her go instead of doing all that so we scheduled for 5pm. About 15 minutes later he called again said I should come right away because she was fading, so I went and held her on my lap while she went to sleep very peacefully. Chester sniffed her a few times, and actually seemed concerned. Then he decided it was more fun to sniff the vet, but he was quite subdued on the car ride home.
I miss her. She was just a constant in my life for 8 years. I knew she was old, and decrepit, and that this day would come, but it's still very hard for me. I likely will close House of Marley -- I don't have the time, nor the motivation any more. And just who the heck is going to moan me awake every morning at the crack of dawn?
Labels: black pug, Marley, pug, Rainbow Bridge
posted by AndreaR @ 3:51 PM
16 comments
16 Comments:
Ohhhhhhhhh, I am so very sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful and wonderful little lady and we so enjoyed your blogs about her. We send you lots of hugs. Her memory lives on with all of us who had the pleasure of "sharing" her life through your blog.
I am so sorry. She was a good old girl. I always loved seeing her gray face! I know you will miss her but also know how wonderful it is to have had her in your life for the time that you did. Those memories will always bring a smile. It's so hard to say goodbye.
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your spunky, little ole' lady. That face!!!! Honestly she had a super, wonderful life with you.....listen closely for her pawprints on your heart, they will always be there.
With leaking eyes....
Punchy
So very sorry for your loss. That is the sweetest face, and we can tell that she was very loved. Sending hugs and kisses to you during this difficult time.
Love Clover & mom, Jess xo
P.S. We were sent over by Punchy.
I am so sorry for your loss. It is always hard losing such a sweet little baby, but just remember that you made her life special and she will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge.
Pug hugs and kisses,
Vikki and the Pug Posse
I had not known of your blog before, but found it through another pug blog. I'm so sorry you've lost your old girl. It will be hard, but the memories will be priceless. Hold tight to those.
I came here via Pug Possessed.
May I send you my most sincere sympathies. It's so very hard to lose a loved one, whether two or four footed. They are family, and bring such joy into our lives.
I lost my "old lady" a few years back. Adopted her from the county shelter. Gave her the best that I could, and she gave back 110%. I miss her, but am so glad that she was a part of my life.
You did the right thing. She didn't need to suffer. How blessed she was to have you hold her as she took her journey to Rainbow Bridge. And - I'm confident that my Miley will greet her and make her right at home.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I haven't been to your blog before but your post about your dear friend moved me. Marley will always be by your side.
So sorry for your loss. Marley looks beautiful and angelic in her photo. Glad you had 8 years with her, but know how hard it will be for a while.
Snortles,
Gen & Fuji
You and your family are in our thoughts adn prayers. It is obvious she was loved and you gave her a good life. Hold tight to your memories and the love adn happiness that she gave you.
Andrea, my heart breaks for you in the loss of your regal little lady. It is so plain how much you adored her, and how important she was in everything you do. I lost a little queen like her last January, and the ache never stops, but the good memories of the bossy gal who stole my heart are there, too. I am sending you hugs and much comfort in my thoughts today.
love and hugs,
Nancy and the fatties
Marley was a beautiful pug. She was lucky to have you in her life for 8 years. Even though we never met, she looks like she was the life of the party.
You are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Remember the good times and know that Marley is at the Rainbow Bridge with all the puggies that have gone before her.
Stubby xoxo
Oh honey! My heart goes out to you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers
What a darling little girl she was. The sweetest face. We are so sorry for your loss. My Fuji will soon be 11 and I too hate to see that day come for any of our pets. They bring such comfort and companionship to me. Once again I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry to hear about Miss Marley. We will all miss her very much. She is such a gem.
I am so sorry to hear about Marley, many hugs to you and yours right now from me and my crew.
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