Good bye Ava

You know, from the sound of it, I'll bet Ava converted a few "non-dog" workers over the years. Those people, when they really get to know an animal, are changed forever. Job well done, Ava. And well done, Dan, for comforting Ava and making her feel safe and loved until her last breath.

What a sweet story! Sorry for the loss of the "Company Dog" - but it sounds like she had a great life. And what a terrific company to allow her to live with them for so long!

murphysranch wrote:
I'm so sad for your and the rest of your former co workers.

Don't be sad, Ava had a wonderful life and was loved and cared for.

I'm so sad for your and the rest of your former co workers.

So sorry for the loss of your GSD friend, Ava. Thank you for being there with her when she went to the Rainbow Bridge.

Our condolences....Maggie will help Ava chase those wascaly wabbits

CA POPPY wrote:
Your buddies at work will be seeing her out of the corner of their eyes for months. Those are some special relationships, the "company" dog or cat. My sympathies...

Ava had them trained well. She always had a unlimited supply of dry dog food and fresh water. But truth be told she ate more people food then dog food. She was a great rabbit hunter and could feed herself in younger years on rabbit's.

Ava had a bed in the control room and went in and out as she pleased. Her favorite thing was to go for a truck ride.

Years ago the safety director tried to get rid of her (to much of a liability). Long story short she outlasted the safety director.

Ava also had good vet care as well.

I had not seen Ava in almost a year and they called me when they took her in. She recognized me when she heard my voice. I held her while the vet gave her the shot petting her and telling her what a good girl she was.

Another company person dug a grave on his farm for her.

Your buddies at work will be seeing her out of the corner of their eyes for months. Those are some special relationships, the "company" dog or cat. My sympathies...

colliehauler wrote:
This morning a guy called from where I use to work that Ava was not doing well. I met them at the vet and Ava had health problems and recommended euthanasia.

Ava was a GSD that someone had dropped off at a early age by the plant. Ava has lived at the plant for 17 years. I had never have heard of a GSD living for 17 years but Ava did and will be missed.

God speed Ava.

17 is unusual and it sounds as though she had an excellent life. You have our condolences.

It is always hard to lose a beloved pet. You have our condolences