This precious, clever, funny little dog found Moogsdad and I fourteen years ago (we've had her for most of our nearly 16 years together), when she was a bedraggled, mangey little 19month old mess in a tatty rescue centre. We'd only gone to look.
She came home with us straight away and within an hour was sitting in the dirtiest bath water you ever did see.
From day one she gently trained us in the right way for Border Collie owners to behave.
She brought us a million lifetimes worth of love, fun and joy.
She had her little quirks - like barking at the full moon, hot air balloons and the birds twittering in the garden; never wanting to play with other dogs; avoiding all children apart from our own two.
After a desperately difficult few days we made the decision all pet owners dread. Seeing our dear sweet girl unable to walk, lying sad and uncomfortable brought that decision sooner than we'd hoped.
So it was, that at 9 o'clock this morning our beautiful Moog gently left us and drifted off into a sleep from which she'll never wake. We were with her to the end and leaving her broke our hearts.
Good dog, Meg - we feel lost without you but you'll be in our hearts for ever.
Moogsmum
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43 comments:
Oh, I am so sorry to read this sad news. Such lovely photos of her.
I am shedding tears for the stately, beautiful and lovely Moog. What a lady. We're sending thoughts and wishes to all four of you this evening.
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You know I am sitting here with tears. My heartfelt sadness for all of you.
Oh I am so sorry. I know that horrible sadness that you are feeling and I also know that nothing I can say will make it better. Just remember all the love and happiness that you have had from her and in turn given her. It is the most painful and hardest decision that we as dog owners have to make.
I am thinking of you xx
Oh Lesley, now you've made me cry with you. I've been dreading this day for you. At least now your sweet pup is no longer in pain. Sending you and your family big hugs!
A beautiful post. Big hugs. xxx
I'm crying reading this - my heart goes out to you all. We have made that decision in the past and it's never easy, but it is a kindness.
Treasure your memories
Huge hugs to you all
Chris xxx
So sad to read your news - sending love and hugs to you all. I hope it is some comfort to know she was well loved and had a long happy life. x
Oh, such sad news (yes, I'm welling up too). I'm so sorry, and I know what a difficult and heartwrending decision that would have been for you. It looks like she had a truly wonderful life with you - lovely photos.
Hugs
Rachel xx
Oh Lesley I am so sorry... we had to say goodbye to our girl two months ago and it is heartbreaking. I know you will always treasure your memories of her. Thinking of you all - Shell x
Oh hun, sniffing and sending hugs.xx
I'm so sorry. It's always hard to lose a dog who's been with you for what seems like forever. So much history.
Oh Lesley, I am so sorry. You've made me weep for your loss, and I am so sad for all of you. Will be keeping you all in my thoughts - take care of each other.
Tears here Lesley. I am so sorry. cling to your lovely memories and keep her in your hearts.
what a beautiful tribute. i'm so sorry for your loss.
Sending you all cyber hugs. It's the hardest decision to make but also the best. In time you will feel a sense of peace from Moog. She is in a better place - young, pain free and happy and waiting for you all.
Oh I am so sorry Lesley. It's heartbreakingly difficult to say goodbye to these furry friends of ours. Hugs.
I am so sorry that you have lost your little lady.We lost our Miffy 5 weeks ago at aged 15. The sadness at times was overwhelming.Hold on to the memories of all those happy years you had together.
Oh Lesley- I'm crying right now. I am so sorry. I've never met Meg in person but I've loved her, just reading about all the things she does, and the part of your family that she is. What a beautiful tribute to her. When our little Chompy passed (this was years ago), it was like a light went out and everything was oddly silent and and stuck and surreal for a while. It was a longer while than I'd expected, but shorter than I'd feared. We have only the happiest, funniest, silliest, precious-est memories of her now. And we don't remember (not much, anyway) of the anxious, sick days just before she left - just the best stuff. Big hugs to you - and take care of you, too, OK?
What a wonderful and happy life you gave that little dog, who got such a rough start! She brought you joy and you brought her kindness, from the day you brought her into a loving family to the day you made it possible for her to pass away in comfort and peace. So often it's the last kindness we can give - and how could we do less? - but the loss is still so deep. Much sympathy (and tears) to Moogsfamily.
So so sorry to read your news. Such a difficult decision to have to make. She looks such a beauty too. C.x
I'm so sorry to hear about Meg. She sounds like she was a wonderful companion and a great friend. I have lost several beloved pets and it is never easy.
A lovely tribute to a special friend. Sending you lots of love and hugs Lucy xxx
I'm so sorry. Take care.
Hugs
Like others, I am so sad at reading your news about Moog. All I can do is send you big {{Hugs}} and tell you I'm thinking of you all. Karen xx
oh Lesley, I'm so sorry to read this. I'm choking back the tears as I write this.
I've had to go through this a few times with family pets and it truly is heart breaking. Hugs to you.
RIP lovely Moog.
Monda
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I am so sorry to read your sad news, poor you and poor Moog. Sending you love and bhugs from all of us at Crafty Conundrum Jane x
I am so sorry to read about your loss. Dogs make the very bestest of friends and you have written a truly lovely tribute to her.
You are all in my thoughts.
Oh that is very sad news. Take care.
Oh no that is so sad :( It's such a horrible thing to have to let a beloved pet go, they leave a big hole in your life. Remember the good stuff.
big hugs
Twiggy x
When I first read this post I thought you would have many many comments, because I'm sure so many people wish they could help you deal with this loss in some way. But I didn't comment then, because I felt like there was nothing I could say to make it better. As I think about it though, I realize that there is some comfort in knowing that we all send you love, and that we have at least a little sense of what a lovely girl your Meg was. Take care of yourselves, Kate in Oregon (who dreadfully misses her best boy tuxedo cat, Loki, but would never trade having had the joy of knowing him).
Oh Mrs Moog, am so very sorry for your very sad news - having been in your situation i know how hard it is - am thinking of you and your lovely family.
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OH Mrs M, I am so, so sorry to read this news. I have tears rolling down my cheeks; I know what that decision and moment are like. Thinking of you all (((((Family Moog))))). xxx
So sorry to read your news...(((hugs))) to you all!
I'm so sorry about your loss, she was a beautiful girl.
I am so very sorry for the sad news. I am now in that situation so I know how hard it must have been Sheleg is are beautiful cat who is 18 yrs old and not as fit as she was but she still has really good days she is sleeping on my lap as I am writing this.
So sad for you & the family ...what a lovely life she had after a terrible beginning...How lucky you both were to find each other ....Hugs xxxx
Very, very, sorry for your loss. We know exactly how you are feeling, we too have just had a HUGE loss,our amazing newfie Sarge.
I am crying as I write this. Pets fill such a special place in our hearts and our families. Moog will live on in the wonderful memories she leaves you with, but I am sure you are all feeling very raw at the moment. Arohanui Moog's whanau.
That dreadful decision that all pet owners have to make. Our ancient collie Horace died last October and I still miss him in the empty kitchen every morning. I share your's and your family's sorrow.
Oh Lesley, I'm so sorry to read about Moog. Our four-legged family members become such beloved friends and deciding it's time to say goodbye may be the kindest and most loving thing that you can do for them when they're suffering but it is also the hardest thing to do. I hope that the beautiful photos of her and the happy memories associated with them win out over the pain of loosing her and bring you a lot of smiles in the future.
Dear Lesley ,I somehow missed this post ,my PC is on its last legs ,so doesnt always respond as Id like ,so very sorry to hear about Meg/Moog ,but what wonderful memorys ,of a very lucky dog who was rescued all those years ago ,and given such a wonderful life, what more could a dog want ?bless you and the family ....love Jan xx
Very sad to read this post (though I am late!), I hope you are all coping well. She had a good life with you all. x
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