Madison's in heaven now...

[ParNone]

Maddie was a once in a lifetime dog. Well girl actually. She never thought of herself as a dog. I didn’t either. She was always My Girl. Before I decided to get Oz, I had a talk with Maddie and Murph, to get their okay, and I told them that no matter what, she would always be my “Bestest Girl” and Murph would always be my “Bestest Boy”. And no matter what the future holds, when I meet up with her again on the other side, she will still be my one and only “Bestest Girl”.

I can’t imagine ever having anyone in my life that could be more special. I’m not sure why I was chosen to be so blessed to have been given her. I keep thinking of that Sound of Music lyric… “Somewhere in my youth or childhood, I must have done something good”. I’ll have to ask my mom, because I don’t ever remember doing anything that spectacular to deserve MaddieRoo. Anything short of finding a cure for Cancer, wouldn’t have been a big enough feat to deserve her.

She was my Gift from God and I knew it was only a matter of time before God would want someone as extraordinary as her back. I guess even God eventually started missing her lil’ kisses on the nose; her cute lil’ yodel, when she was really happy; her excited lil’ tail wags about the simplest things, like a drink of water or the sound of her name; her way of making you feel special, because there was no better place in the world for her than being next to you, even if it was strapped on your back in a backpack being hauled all over creation, as long as she was with you, she was in 7th Heaven; her lil’ shimmy dance over her food, after she’d tossed it across the room and then pounced on it; her spunky lil’ spirit and Murph and Oz have the missing hair to prove it; and being kicked in the head with her back footies, because you were taking up too much space on the pillow. I miss everything about you Maddie. Sure could use your comforting presence right about now.

I wish our ending hadn’t been so chaotic and panic stricken for me. I would have sung your favorite little song to you as you passed to the other side. I know you knew how much I loved you, otherwise you wouldn’t have held on waiting for me to get home, so I’d be with you in that last moment. I’m going to hold onto that forever. And in case the dead really can hear our thoughts, this one’s for you Maddie Roo:

Sung to Moon River
Maaaadddd Rooieeee… Mad… Mad… Mad… Mad… Roooooo... It’s Maaaaddie… MaddieRoo… Mad… Roooooooo… It’s Maaaaaddd Rooie… Mad… Maaaaddd… Rooie…

No lyrics more special than your name, huh MadGirl? I love you, MaddieRoo. Save a spot on the pillow for me.

Par…

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Oh my gosh, Par. I was wondering where you were. I was in tears reading that heartfelt post.
RIP sweet Maddie. Have fun at the Rainbow Bridge...

{{{HUGS}}}

[K9soul]

I was in tears after reading your beautiful post about Maddie.

Run and play at Rainbow Bridge forever sweet girl. I hope you meet and play with my two sweet boys, Cody and Willie.

*hugs*

[RubyMutt]

What wonderful words you put together for Maddie. It sounds like the two of you had (and will have again) a very special relationship. Maddie was just as lucky to have you, Par, as you were to have her. I'm sorry your days on earth together have ended I hope Oz and Murphy will help you through these difficult times, I'm sure they will.

RIP beautiful Madison

[Cincy'sMom]

What a beautiful tribute to your Maddie. She was a beautiful girl and she will be missed.

[clara4457]

Par - I am so sorry for your loss. Maddie is in my thoughts and prayers as are you. Rest in peace Maddie Roo - you will be missed.

[Pam]

As Phred would say "my eyes are leaking." My heart is broken for you ParNone. What a tribute. Maddie, those 4 poodles that greeted you at the Bridge used to live with me. I know they will show you around. You will be sorely missed here at PT but run now and enjoy your new healthy body. (((Big, big hugs to you Par))))

[ParNone]

Thanks everybody. Murph and Oz are being very helpful.
They're not quite as comforting as Maddie was, maybe
because she was female, but they sure are trying. Oz brings
me his toys to throw and Murph has even started laying beside
me some, while I watch TV, so I can pet him. I've been slightly
amazed that Murph really does seem to miss Maddie.

Par...

[lovemyshiba]

I am so very sorry Par.
Words cannot express how truly heartbroken I am over the loss of your beautiful Maddie girl.
I'm sorry, but I am in tears right now, and can't think of the right words to say.
Your tribute is simply beautiful, and I know how much you loved Maddie, as we all do.

May you rest in peace, beautiful Madison, and enjoy the Rainbow Bridge, where you are now healthy once again.

I am so sorry Par, I can only imagine the heartbreak that you are feeling right now, as well as Murph and Oz.

I didn't even realize our sweet Maddie was sick, I wish I had been able to keep her in my prayers every day.

I'm very very sorry, and I keep rambling because I don't know what to say.

[Moose]

Oh, Par...I'm so sorry.

Your post honestly brought me to tears...I can tell how much you loved that little girl.

I really wish I could say something helpful, but I'm at a loss for words...I truly am sorry and am here if you need to talk.

[ParNone]

hi lovemyshiba,

She had a metasized tumor that I had removed in Jan of
this year. I had decided because of her age and other
health issues, not to put her through chemo, so I was more
or less staying in denial about her having a problem after
that.

She started breathing a lil' heavy a couple of weeks
before she died, but I thought it was allergy related, because
it seemed better once I started giving her benadryl. The
day before she died, she was still eating and everything.
A couple of days before that, she'd been playing with Oz.
Well taking one of his toys away from him. So I didn't
realize how bad off she was. It all happened so quickly.

I should have realized something was wrong, when she didn't
growl at Murph that morning, but my mind was on a project
I had to get done for work. I got home at 10 that night and
she was sitting on her bed, with her head craned upward,
trying to breath. I scooped her up and put her on the bed
and I was holding her and hysterically asking her if she was
okay. I said "I love you", then she gasped a couple of times and
went limp. So then I was shaking her and hollering at her
to hold on as I raced out with her to the emergency room,
but I knew it was too late. I know she was holding on for
dear life waiting for me to be with her, I just pray she didn't
suffer long that day waiting for me.

Par...

[KYS]

I am so sorry! Through my tears, no words I can say will
make your heart stop breaking.
Precious Maddie, will be missed so much.
Sending lots of hugs and thoughts.

Karen (((.u.)))

[robinh]

Oh ParNone, I am so sorry! There are no words to express my thoughts. I will miss hearing of your Maddie's antics to cheer us up.

My thoughts are with you. RIP Madison, Momma's Bestest Girl!

[micki76]

Oh, Les. I’m so incredibly sorry. I just don’t know what to say except that I’m sorry. I'm just sobbing, I can feel your pain in your words.

Play and fun at the RB Maddie, and listen for that voice that you love so much.

[ChrisH]

Oh, Par, I am so, so, sorry. {{Big hugs}}

Rest in Peace sweet Maddie girl.