It is with heavy heart that I have to tell everyone that we lost little Miss Flag girl today. Today was my friend Patti’s funeral service that I had all intentions of going to as she was part of CRROW and loved the Chesapeakes with all her heart. She helped so many of them and was in favor of me and my breeding of Chesapeakes even know she rescued them and found forever homes for them. I only knew her a hand full of years but what she leaves behind in my heart will remain forever. The above little angel dog she made for me after Norman passed away. I will cherish it and her memory forever. I hope Miss Patti held little Flag girl as she made her journey to her new home.
Today I received a cherished gift that landed here at the most precious time. My friend Paulette herself is raising a litter of nine Chesapeakes that were born a couple weeks ago. While hand feeling them and caring for her litter she took the time to mail me her Aunts cross necklace. She said her Aunt always had custom jewelry and that she always told jokes and loved animals. I am blessed to have received this beautiful necklace and will hold it close to my heart along with little flag girl. It’s already around my neck.
The pups are one week old today. This picture was taken before I lost the little girl. The niners are no more. Miss Flag was the smallest from the start but she bounced back so well and out weighed the smallest boy. She must of aspirated milk when drinking last night and when that happens they can go pretty quickly, which she did. I took her to the vet near my home as I knew she wasn’t well, when I got there he told me she was doing fine got me some antibiotics and said I have nothing to worry about. Well nothing to worry about passed away 1.5 hrs later. I knew in my heart there was something wrong and there was. My friend was visiting and said something about not breeding as it’s too hard and John made such a valid point that if us the caring people that do everything for our pups and dogs stopped breeding no one would be getting good dogs. The heartache is a price we pay so others can have a faithful friend for hopefully many years. I feel everything happens for a reason, what that reason is I don’t know yet but for now I will be hugging and kissing the eighter’s and hoping nothing happens to them as one sad call is enough for a litter.
Peace and love!
awww I am so sorry for your loss, rest in heaven with Miss Patti little one, she will look after you <3
Thank you so much Jenn.
So very sorry for your loss and pain. Condolences.
Thank you Terry.
That’s really sad, I’m so sorry.
Thanks Jodi!
I’m just heartbroken for your loss, both for your Chessie comrade and Miss Flag Girl. ?
Thank you Monica.
I’m so sorry. Each little life is so precious….and to have lost your friend as well….my heart is with you.
Thanks a bunch Jan.
I am so sorry JoAnn. It is because of amazing breeding programs like yours that there are such wonderful Sand Spring Chessies out there making the world a more beautiful place. Give the 8’s my love.
Thank you Melissa, love has been given.
So sorry for both the loss of your friend and your pup.
Thanks Deb, breeding sucks at times eh?
I have read this now four times…
Each time it hurts much
Bless the puppies and All of the brown dogs and you and John.
I am glad the cross was received today…
Hugs
Thank you for the beautiful necklace.
So sorry for the loss of that little girl. Love is the most wonderful and the most hurtful emotion. It is not only hard to lose a tiny puppy, it kills humans to lose any dog. The love far outweighs the heartache which is why you and others will continue to love dogs and let them into your heart. We wish the rest of the tiny fur bundles health and strength to keep on.
You are so absolutely correct, thanks for your kind words.
I am so sorry for your loss of both the precious pup and your friend. My heartfelt condolences to you, JoAnn. Your friend will take charge of the little flag girl and hold her close. May they both rest in eternal peace.
Thank you so much Sue.