7.15.2013

Our Sweet Pup.

I wasn't expecting to write this post, but yesterday, my family lost our sweet yellow lab, Maggie.  She was 13 years old and had been sick for quite some time, so the decision was made to end her suffering.  It was a very peaceful process.

When Maggie entered our family 13 years ago, I don't think anyone expected how she would change our lives.  We never had pets growing up, and Maggie just melted all of our hearts.   As a puppy, I remember that she was SO tiny that she was able to fit under the couch and sleep:)  She's been there for my parents and my three siblings day in and day out, and her sheer presence could cheer anybody up instantly.  And just like we never anticipated how much we could love her, we never anticipated how hard it would be for her to leave us:(

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A trip to the park

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Maggie, on my wedding day


Rest in peace, sweet girl.  We will never forget you!

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37 comments:

  1. RhianneJuly 15, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    Oh Meghan, I'm so sorry xx

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  2. ChristineJuly 15, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    she was a beauty! so sorry to hear of her passing.

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  3. NeelyJuly 15, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    A's dog had to be put to sleep this weekend too :( so sorry Meghan

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  4. kilaxJuly 15, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss, Meghan. It is amazing that we can have such deep connections with animals and so sad when we lose that. Hugs to you!

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  5. Heather @ From Here to ThereJuly 15, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Awe, so sorry to hear about this Meghan! Animals really do display true love and emotion and they become such an intricate part of a family! :(

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  6. ZoëJuly 15, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss :(

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  7. AnneJuly 15, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    I'm so sorry, Meghan :( Maggie looks so sweet and happy in the pictures. My pups are the first dogs I've ever had, so although I completely understand how much you can love a dog and how big a part of your life they become, I have no idea how hard this must be.

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  8. taraJuly 15, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    This makes me so sad! :(

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  9. KattrinaJuly 15, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Aww, that is so sad. Our family dog died a few years ago, three days before I left for the Peace Corps. I think I cried every night for an entire month. It is the saddest thing ever. It made me not want another dog - for a week. I now have a dog and my parents have two!

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  10. Selma @ Crazy Little World Of MineJuly 15, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    So sorry, girl. :(

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  11. AnonymousJuly 15, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Meghan, What a beautiful tribute to your loving dog Maggie. She will always be in your hearts. My prayers go to your whole family at this sad time. Dogs do change your life for the best and Mags knew you all loved her so very much. Just remember the Rainbow bridge you will meet again. Hugs, from Tim's Mom, Rene'

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  12. AmberJuly 15, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    Oh Meghan, I'm so sorry to hear this! Losing a pet is like losing a family member. Praying for you and your family! xoxo

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  13. JamieJuly 15, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    I'm so sorry, Meghan! Maggie was a beautiful girl! I know you have wonderful memories of her that will help you get through this hard time.

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  14. KarenJuly 15, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    I'm sorry for your loss. :(

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  15. LWLHJuly 15, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    I'm so sorry girl, what a beautiful and loved pup!

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  16. RebekahJuly 15, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    So sorry for your family's loss. She looks like she was a sweet girl!

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  17. KatrinaJuly 15, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. :(

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  18. SaraJuly 15, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    So sorry about Maggie. I know this isn't an easy thing to go through but you wrote her a Beauiful tribute.

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  19. Why Girls Are WeirdJuly 15, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Aw I'm so sorry for your family's loss Meghan. Losing a pet is just as hard as losing a human member of the family. Keeping you in my thoughts!

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  20. Melissa SJuly 15, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    Oh, Meghan I'm so sorry. It's so hard losing a pet as they become members of the family. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts in your time of grief.

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  21. XaarlinJuly 15, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    So sorry to hear this :(

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  22. UnknownJuly 15, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    I am so so so sorry. You know I'm a dog lover, my heart goes out to your smiley during the loss of such a special pooch. Xoxo

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  23. Kelly @ Running KellometersJuly 15, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about your pup. It is never easy to lose a pet! :( So sorry for your loss.

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  24. EliseJuly 15, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Losing a pet is the hardest thing! I'm so sorry! Thinking of you.

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  25. Leeann @ Join the GossipJuly 15, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Aw she's so beautiful! I'm sorry for your loss. People don't really understand that pain unless they have a dog :(

    13 years is a long time, though. I bet she had a wonderful life with you all and knew she was very loved!

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  26. MirandaJuly 15, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    what an adorable dog, I'm so sorry for your's and families loss! :(

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  27. TylyJuly 15, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    I'm so, so sorry. Dogs are family! I have a Maggie too, and I will give her an extra hug in your Maggie's honor. <3

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  28. UnknownJuly 15, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Aw, I'm so sorry! It's amazing how much space in your heart those little furballs take up!

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  29. AprilJuly 15, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    Aww, RIP Maggie.

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  30. meghanJuly 16, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    I'm so sorry Meghan. Dogs are so wonderful, and I'm sure Maggie was a sweetheart.

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  31. ShelleyJuly 16, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    It's so so hard to say goodbye to beloved pets. I am so sorry! She is in doggy Heaven with my old dog Lance! He got a tumor and we had to put him down when he was just 2.

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  32. krystalJuly 17, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    So sorry to hear! :[

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  33. Christine @Fancy FunctionJuly 17, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    I am so sorry to hear, but know she is in a better place and no longer suffering. It's never easy though, believe me, I know all too well.

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  34. MelissaJuly 18, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Oh, I'm so sad for you...I'm sure how much she was loved though, and I'm sure she had a happy life! Thinking about you and your family!

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  35. MeghanJuly 24, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    So sorry to hear this! Losing a family pup is hard! *huge hugs*

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  36. Whitney @ EHFARJuly 27, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    I'm so sorry :-(

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  37. Mrs. W.August 7, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    I'm really behind on my blog reading, but I just wanted to offer belated condolences. Losing a pup is always so tough. :( Hugs to you and your family!

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