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.

[romore]

It really hurts, we had to let our toy poodles cross the bridge last week, but at 13 her time had come. Let the tears flow, in time you will start to smile at the memories. All the best.

[Uppercrust]

Sorry for your loss.

[willi4nd]

So sorry for your loss, glad the last few years of her life were with people who loved her.

[pulsar]

Doug,

So sorry for your loss. Although we know its the right thing to do; it's so terribly heartbreaking.

Thanks for making Jill's life golden.

Tom

[Farmerjon]

We are sorry for your loss. We recently lost our 13 year old Border Collie to a series of strokes and even though we know it's their time it still hurts and we miss them and we go though it over and over because they give e us so much love and trust.
Jill had a much better life thanks to you.

[DOTLDaddy]

We will miss you, Jill. 😞

[NCWriter]

Thank you for posting that lovely photo. Her face is so wise. What a lucky doggie she was to find a forever home with you.

[RBak]

So sorry, Dr. Doug. This is something we pet owners go through again and again, yet we always seem to get another pet after we lose one. I'm glad you and Jill had many good times together. May you be comforted by your memories of her.

Rita
Andy the sheltie, still hanging in there with his liver problems
Nicky the Tennessee Walker, still not slowing down at age 17

[BCSnob]

I'm sorry for your loss. It's hard to let them go.

[magnusfide]

We grieve for and with you. Thank you for giving her a beautiful and loving home.

[otis-agnes]

My sincere condolences. I hope my goldens get that beautiful white face. Agnes

[Boxer_Lovers]

Bless you for saving this beautiful dog. Jill will be faithful. Even now she's waiting at the Rainbow Bridge. We share your grief.

[Campinghoss]

My heartfelt condolences to you Doug. There is not much anyone can say when one of our dogs leaves us. The good side is at least she had 5.5 yrs of the good life with you and your family.