Today is a sad day for the Strickler Family. We had to say goodbye to our beloved Maggie Dog. We are so sad, but we are also so grateful for the MANY very happy years we had with her.
We hadn't talked about her recent struggles on the blog, but she has been having trouble for over six months. After many urinary infections, we found out she had an inoperable bladder tumor, and over the course of the past couple of weeks, her quality of life decreased rapidly. We know we made the right decision, but that definitely does not mean it was easy. We will miss her terribly; I think we'll hear the toenails on the floor and the barks at people who DARE walk down our street for years to come.
Here are a few good Maggie memories:
Who wouldn't love that snout??
She was so photogenic!!
Christmas 2006 with Gram
Our little family - Christmas 2006
Christmas 2007 with Gram and Pawpaw in the background
Thanksgiving Day 2008
She just found out she's going to be a "sister." She is thrilled - can't you tell???
October 2009
Will and Maggie doing what they loved to do, where they loved to do it
Spring 2010
August 2010
Headed to the park
August 2010 with Papaw
October 2010
Will (fortunately for Maggie) had moved past trying to stab her eyes :-) and loved saying "HI" to Maggie and giving her enthusiastic, loving pats.
We are so glad that they loved each other so much!!
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. I know how hard it is to lose a great pet. Our thoughts are with you.
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