My Beautiful Daisy

[royalarrival]

Since October 31, 2007 my world has been upside down. I question myself if I am dreaming. How can my Daisy be gone.

I remember the day her name called out to me.

Spring of 2001 we lost our Rotti/Lab cross to a hit in run. It happened infront of my husband and the neighborhood kids. The police took a report that printed in the newspaper. A women that had a litter of Rotties called my husband to offer the pick of the litter for free. My husband wanted my tears and pain to end. Two weeks after the loss of Blue, my husband dragged me to see the pups. I remember telling him over and over again "all pups are take home cute" and that I wanted my Blue back. I made it clear we were not going to bring a pup home. I sat on the floor with a large litter of pups. All girls except one boy. The lady told us the boy has an umbilical hernia and would be going to a relative to ensure proper treatment. I can tell my husband wanted the boy. I was thinking of Blue. I played with the pups while the lady and my husband talked about the individual pups info. The lady named all the pups for record purposes and stated we could rename the pup we pick. I felt bad for taking up her time because I wanted blue and was sure to walk out empty handed. Then I heard her say "Daisy". My back was to her at the time. Something about that name. It called to me. I turned around and asked her which one was Daisy. (I know you should pick a pup by looks, temperment, genetics and all that stuff) I remember the ride home holding Daisy in my hands. She was so small and cute as a button. She didn't stay small for long. When she was about 5 months old I noticed a lump on her belly button. She had a small umbilical hernia. We had it repaired when she was spayed.

We graduated 3 levels of obedience. She won 3 trophies as a local fun show. What made her special had nothing to do with those accomplishments. It was the crowd she would drawl at the playground. She loved to play on the junglegym. Latters, slides, tubes was no challenge for her. It was the dressing up for Halloween with my Daughters to go trick r treating. She was my right hand gal to help keep an eye on my Daughters in public. When they were toddlers, she would warn me if one or both were straying to far. Her love noises she made when we snuggled on the couch. She would back up to the curtains to massage her butt...lol. It was as if a semi truck backing up to the dock. She loved to sing with the girls and I. She was comical yet noble. She had moments of stubborness but was always loyal. She went everywhere I went. She was completely dependable.

Daisy would have turned 7 on February 21, 2008. Immune-mediated Disease cut her life short. But it was just a limp! Who would have thought a limp could turn into a life threatening situation. We still are not sure what kind of Immune Disease she suffered. She showed multiply signs of different kinds of immune diseases. Nothing was text book about her situation. She survived for 3 weeks after being diagnosed. She had good days, but mostly bad days. Complications with treatments followed by "I think we are going to get through this" came to a hault when she stopped eating all together. She cried while hiding under the bed or behind the recyliner. If there is a empty bed or chair Daisy is in it. I knew a decision was going to have to be made.
The day she passed the vet said she was anemic. She lost 3.2 pound in 7 days. (She was 85 pounds in May and past away at 63 pound) The vet predicted the immune disease was attacking her bone marrow. I held her head in my arms and kissed her. Daisy made a love noise as she closed her eyes and went to sleep.

For the past two weeks I have been trying to comes to terms with this. I feel like I am in a dream. I will wake up and she will be there. I feel she is all around me. Daisy isn't gone! I think to myself. Yet as I lay on the couch her body is not at my feet. When it is time to let her out to potty she isn't there to walk out the door. No goofy dance when it is time to eat. When those moments happen I make myself think and do something different to escape the pain.

Today I had to pick up Daisy's remains. Her beautiful urn sits on my table forcing me to deal with her death. All that is left of my beautiful Daisy is the memories.

[hokisteph5]

What a beautiful tribute to Daisy.

[AngelBunny]

So sorry, so very very sorry for your loss.

[Debbie Ervin]

I am reading this with tears in my eys, as I had to deal with my 1st Rottie Thor passing froim imune mediated poly-arthritis. It was not simply thing. He was 6 y earls old when diagonised, and he passed at 9 and 1/2. We went through a whole lot since the protocol for immune disease was high doses of predisone and Thor could not tolerate it was painful for us. I know so well how you feel as I just lost Ceasar on Oct 15th and still can not believe he is gone. We have his remains back and they sit with Thors and I can not even look at them as I want my Ceasar. Time they say will heal what we are feeling and we need to keep one thing in mind. Suffering is not want we want for those we hold so dear and love so much!!!! God Bless Daisey and she is in heaven with all our babies who have passed. God Keep you strong...... Debbie

[Lola B Marie]

This was such a beautiful tribute to your precious girl. I always believed that we are blessed once in a life time with our heart dog, sounds like you were blessed twice. I understand how much you hurt over the loss of Daisy. I went through it with My Sheena Marie in 04. I didn't think I would ever recover. We have Lola now (my wild child) but not a day goes by that I don't remember and honor the memory of my sweet gentle girl. You and your family sound so loving and kind. Perhaps that's why you have such wonderful dogs. I am so sorry for loss.
RIP princess, fly with the angels and find my Sheena Marie, she's the rottie running with the half eaten bloomers.

[Clafca]

We understand how you can feel, we just lost our MAX 3 weeks ago and its very hard to go on, we were lucky to have it with us for almost 13 years but the vacumm he left in the house was huge.

No one can imagine how large is the place these gentle beasts take in our lives and i wish you like others has done for me to have the courage to accept her loss remembering the good moments.

I'm sorry for you.

[Troodie's Mom]

What a moving tribute to your girl, and I am so sorry for your loss. It's the great stories like this that remind me again and again what wonderful dogs our rotties are.
She will always be your Rottie Angel now.

[royalarrival]

Thank you for all of your condolences. They mean a lot to me.
My sympathy goes out to everyone that has loss their furry family member.
It is comforting to know that Daisy is in good company while waiting for me to meet her at the bridge.

Some people have already asked me (even told me) to get another dog right away. It makes me wonder if they ever had the privilege to have a companion at that level. I don't know what the future will bring for me. The wounds are to fresh to think about that.

....and yes, Rotties are wonderful loyal dogs. Rotties will always have a special place in my heart. Daisy has her own special place in my heart.

[Sam's Mom]

My condolences on the loss of your Daisy...I totally understand your feelings as I was in your shoes about a year ago. As you said Rotties are wonderful...and the loss is profound. Know that your girl is happy and running painfree at the bridge till the day comes when you meet again. May your saddened heart recall the precious memories that will bring a smile to face soon.
Again so very sorry.

[rottgirl]

What a moving tribute to Daisy. Take comfort in knowing she is now pain free. I'm sure Blue was front and center to greet her at the bridge along with all our other rottie angles.

RIP Sweet Daisy girl (tell Snickers (6/04) I still miss her everyday)

Michele

[livertw]

I am so sorry for your loss. I have a real soft spot for dogs named Daisy. RIP sweet girl.

[Nina&Bill]

Oh I'm so sorry! She was so young. And how awful about your Blue. Believe me, I know how you feel about not being ready for another dog. And I know all too well how you're feeling without your Daisy. I'm so sorry. She sounds like a lovely, delightful girl.

Nina

[Sheenagirl]

I am so very, very sorry for the loss of your Daisy.
Beautiful tribute to your special girl. I truly believe we will be together again with our beloved furry family members until then you have wonderful memories to help sustain you.
Daisy is in very good company at the Rainbow Bridge.
RIP Daisy - fly high with the angels...

[marya]

I just lost my dog on November 17th so I know what you are going through. She had behavioral issues but nonetheless no matter what, they are part of our lives. Your Daisy sounded as though she was a real sweetheart. Everyone has told me that time will help, and be sure that it will. You will never forget her.

MaryA

[LUVMYROTTNBOY]

So very sorry to hear about your loss.

It breaks my heart when I see another rottie go to the bridge I have 3 dogs at the bridge, two rotties and one notweiler. The day I lost my first rottie (Sugar 6.5yrs old) is a day I will never forget June 21, 2003 1am.