All Dogs Go To Heaven
Well, I only thought I was back…
Last week I was thrown a hear-breaking wrench that I was dreading and not expecting. The black lab that my ex-husband had when we started dating…just a puppy then…reached the end of her life here on earth. Yes…I believe all dogs go to heaven!
Duchess was a dream of a pet! She lived to please her master, and succeeded time and time again. Her one litter of pups produced 7 precious little black balls of fur that I fell in love with and cried each time one left for their new home. The one exception was the one little female we called Jane…Plain Jane…
My next door neighbors, and very dear friends, loved Duchess and decided to adopt Jane… who quickly became Annie…and Duchess and her daughter, Annie, saw each other almost every day. Annie soon grew taller than Duchess, but she never forgot that she was her mom. As any parent, Duchess felt the need to discipline Annie when she got too rambunctious and Annie would submit every time!
Duchess loved all children and they always seemed to choose her as their favorite among our dogs… Her gentle spirit drew them close and she relished in the affection they would give.
Our sweet Duchess displayed good things…unconditional love, affection, honor, loyalty, discipline, dedication…attributes that we strive to display and own. What an inspiration!
Duchess, you were such a good girl and loved us well. You will forever be missed, but never forgotten…
5/25/97 to 10/18/2012
October 23rd, 2012 at 7:48 am
Oh Kelley, What a beautiful remembrance of your black beauty, Duchess. Her name fit her well. I can see why she was always the favorite amongst children…….(out of the mouth of babes). I shed heartfelt tears as I read the entire post and there is no doubt in my mind that yes, Duchess has gone where the GOOD doggies go. Find comfort in knowing she lived a full life filled with love. *I am sure that Princess is a big comfort to you now….she will blanket you with love.
October 23rd, 2012 at 10:02 am
What a beautiful story. Im so sorry for the loss of your pet. We lost one of ours this year, just heartbreaking, but so thankful for all the sweet memorys. Bless your heart.
October 24th, 2012 at 1:09 am
Oh. My. GOODNESS! *HUG* I’ve been there.
She’s with my first and only baby doggy then– they’re having a blast.
October 24th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
Thanks so much, Grace!
October 24th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
Oh, thanks sweet Kathy! I’ll treasure all of the memories, for sure! Thanks for your sentiments!
October 24th, 2012 at 12:41 pm
Yes, I’m sure that Duchess is chasing beautiful ducks in heaven!
November 1st, 2012 at 8:52 pm
I’m still so sad about Duchess. She was such a good and faithful friend and you were such a good momma to her. She will never be forgotten. I love you dear Kelley!