Jill's final trip

[dturm]

Jill's final trip was today. She had 5 1/2 years with us where she learned to love RVing. She had the scourge of Golden Retrievers, hemangiosarcoma. Tumors were in her spleen, liver and skin and probably had metastasized to either her brain or spinal cord or nerves to her front left leg. There was really no option other that to eliminate her suffering.

Those of you who met her at the Old Fella Rallies got to see the gentle soul she was. She had a tough first 7 1/2 years, mostly ignored and left outside with little human interaction. She had heartworms and multiple intestinal parasites along with being pretty thin when we adopted her.

It took her about 6 months to get past the OCD behavior that was her mechanism to cope. She grew to love the RV and camping then her housemates, first Charmin then Henry and more recently Kaylee.

This was taken about a month ago at Paynetown SRA near Bloomington, IN (her favorite campground). Jill is telling Kaylee that she doesn't have to chase EVERY squirrel away.



RIP, Jill.

[sher9570]

Dr. Doug I am so very sorry for your loss. It's so wonderful that her last 5.5 years were with you and your wife, she's was so fortunate that you found her.

I love that beautiful white face too, what a sweetie!
Hugs to Kaylee, she'll be confused I'm sure.

Sher

[colliehauler]

What a wonderful tribute to Jill. I think Jill had found the promised land in you and your wife. It sounds like she had a loving home where she was wanted and appreciated, what more can a dog ask for?

Rest in peace Jill.

[mabynack]

I'm sorry. It really hurts to lose a pet.

I've fostered 83 animals for the local rescue and I get really attached to the ones who have had a rough start in life. The ones I remember most are the ones who have been abused and mistreated. My animals are my family members.

[raindove]

Doug and Sandy, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. It's never easy. Find comfort in the happy life that you provided for her. She knew love with you.
Wanda

[xteacher]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for rescuing Jill and giving her the best, well-loved years of her life!

[BuckyBadger]

Sorry for you loss, It's always tough to lose a member of the family

[Sandie_t]

Thank you everyone for your caring messages...we loved our baby Jill and will always have her in our heart. We miss her so much:( Thank you Richard for all your kind words.

Sandy

[Dixie_Flyer]

Sorry for your loss. I have always loved the older dogs more because they really know how much has been done for them. Their love is steadfast and pure with a loyalty that equals none other. Jill was a sweet soul and will be missed at the next Old Fella Rally. God bless you and thank you for the work you do in helping the animals that come your way.

[rockhillmanor]

dturm wrote:
Jill's final trip was today. She had 5 1/2 years with us where she learned to love RVing. She had the scourge of Golden Retrievers, hemangiosarcoma. Tumors were in her spleen, liver and skin and probably had metastasized to either her brain or spinal cord or nerves to her front left leg. There was really no option other that to eliminate her suffering.

Those of you who met her at the Old Fella Rallies got to see the gentle soul she was. She had a tough first 7 1/2 years, mostly ignored and left outside with little human interaction. She had heartworms and multiple intestinal parasites along with being pretty thin when we adopted her.

It took her about 6 months to get past the OCD behavior that was her mechanism to cope. She grew to love the RV and camping then her housemates, first Charmin then Henry and more recently Kaylee.

This was taken about a month ago at Paynetown SRA near Bloomington, IN (her favorite campground). Jill is telling Kaylee that she doesn't have to chase EVERY squirrel away.



RIP, Jill.

So sorry for your loss. It never does get easy losing them.:(
What a beautiful dog so regal looking. She was one very lucky dog to have found you as her owner to spend the best part of her life with.

[RandyandMarla]

Doug and Sandy, our hearts go out to you. We are in the same situation with our Golden. Macy is thirteen and suffers from tumors and has a bad hip. This will be her last camping season also and I know that she will let us know when it is time. It breaks my heart to think of losing her, but I also don't want to see her suffer. Goldens are the sweetest dogs.

[Deb_and_Ed_M]

It just seems like yesterday, that you were trying to win her trust as a new adoptee..... so sorry her new and so-much-better life was cut short 😞 Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Deb

[Murphsmom]

Run free, Jill! There are many new and old friends waiting to welcome you at the Rainbow Bridge.

Doug and Sandy, we grieve with you. One day before too long, Jill is going to pick out someone else for you to love and who will love you back. You will know that she had a paw in whoever enters your lives next.

We lost our Golden in January and the Lab/Chessie in April. Every time we look at Ollie, our new Lab rescue, we know that Gus and Murphy are laughing at us from the Bridge. They knew what they were doing.

[corgi-traveler]

Sorry for your loss. It was a rough day for a lot of us.

[Dave_Jeanette]

So sorry for your loss and thank you for giving Jill the great life she deserved.