Saturday, June 7, 2025

Saying Goodbye to Allie


My son Dan and Allie a few years ago


Rest in peace Allie, 14 years old, over the rainbow bridge, 6/6/2025


Belle, on the sofa, Allie on the red bed. Last night when Dan and Michelle got home from work they found Allie in much distress, laying in her bed. Michelle contacted the vet and before they could do anything she died. 
Today Dan buried Allie with her sister Belle. Allie is the only dog to die at home. They are both traumatized as is Zoe. Belle passed over the bridge in 2020, and in the same year Zoe, the Mastiff puppy came and Allie took over the care of her baby that was bigger than she was in just a few weeks. Daniel buried Belle's ashes with Allie.


Allie and Zoe  in 2020. Dan had recently lost Harley, a feral kitten he had brought inside. He buried Harley in his back yard and now Allie and Belle are there too. It looks so sweet I told him to add each dog and cat angel to the rocks as a memorial garden.




27 comments:

Shug said...

Oh Sandra, I am so sorry... It is so hard when we lose our beloved pets. after all, they are a part of us. And yes, Allie will forever be in your hearts...

ZOOLATRY said...

Rest well, softly in peace forever, Allie ~ a life well lived. To Dan and all the family left behind, treasure the memories of the one who gave so much to you and know that you always gave in return.

jabblog said...

Oh, how sad is this. Losing a beloved pet never gets easier. They give so much and ask so little. Condolences to Dan and Michelle and the remaining household.

Debby @ My Shasta Home said...

Breaks my heart - I know how incredibly hard it is to lose our furry companions. That loss is in my future - in a year or two… You try to prepare but are never ready. My condolences 💐

Mari said...

I'm so sorry. Those furry friends are part of the family. Hugs to all of you.

Sandee said...

So very sad to hear. They are such wonderful family members. Losing them is so heartbreaking.

Big healing hugs all around. ♥

Brian's Home Blog said...

I am sure sorry to hear about dear Allie and Harley too, those are such sad losses for Dan and his family.

Debby@Just Breathe said...

I am so sorry for their loss. I will keep them in my prayers.

Kit, Kat, Rocky & Cali said...

I’m so sorry! 😢 They always take a piece of our heart. 💔 Hugs to you, Kit

Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryu said...

So sorry to read about the death of Allie. Each loss is painful in a new and deeper way.

Mevely317 said...

Oh no, nooo! I'm so sorry this beautiful girl's life was cut short. Thank goodness her dad and mom were there so she didn't die alone.
That was so good of Dan to prepare her final resting place, no doubt watered with their tears.

Chatty Crone said...

I am so sorry - rest in peace Allie. It is like losing a family member. :(

catladymac said...

Prayers for many good memories to help ease the pain .

Ginny Hartzler said...

Had she been not feeling well? What a shock, all of a sudden!

CheerfulMonk said...

I'm so sorry! Pups bring so much joy, and heartbreak when they go.

Walter & Angel Millie said...

We're so sorry to hear about Allie. It sounds like she was a sweet girl.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

May their memories be a blessing.

pilch92 said...

I am so sorry.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
Trust Blogger to have delayed delivery of this news... So very sorry for this news - please pass on condolences to Dan and his furmily... with a hug and wag from YAM-aunty xxx

lexitheschnauzer said...

My deepest condolences to Dan. We all know what he and his wife are going through. Our dear pups are never with us long enough.

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

So sorry for your son's loss of Allie. Soft woos and gentle hugs to him (and you) from all of us.

Woos - Misty and Timber

messymimi said...

My heart aches with and for all of you, may Allie rest in peace.

Ann said...

I am so sorry to hear this. I know how heartbreaking this can be. Such a sweet memorial to their sweet babies. I like your idea of a dog and cat angel.

Pamela M. Steiner said...

OH no! I am so sorry to hear this news. I know your family is heart broken. My heart goes out to Dan and Michelle. I love the rocks in memory of their sweet furry friends. May God bring comfort to their hearts today. (((Hugs))) to you too.

Sparky said...

Oh, gosh, that breaks my heart about Allie and the others. 💔 So so sorry. Pets are like family, at least, they are for me. They give us so much and they only want loved. May all our hearts heal soon. Love ya. 💖

DeniseinVA said...

Oh no, I am so sorry about this. So heartbreaking! Sending love and hugs to all of you.

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

We are so sorry to hear of Allie's passing. It leaves such a huge hole in our hearts when they go.