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My Precious Dog Passed Away Close To Her 11th Birthday, This Is The Story Of A Lifetime With Her
This is Lola. She passed away close to her 11th birthday this year. I have only a few memories without her being a part as she enjoyed everything we were up to. Life has its ups and downs and sometimes our pets are the most loyal friends that we have. Sometimes they are all we have.
Lola was my companion through everything and when I look back I see myself as a little lost girl when I first met her. As a introvert and highly sensitive person, I feared a lot about the world outside and she was my comfort during hard times and depressions.
She was the reason to get up in the morning. She was there when I fell in love for the first time, got pregnant and gave a birth to my daughter. She helped me to overcome the seperation and the start of a new life of a single working mom.
There was her, my daughter and our new family member Esther. We were alright. We were all there, at that time when you fell asleep and never woke up.
I remember being so shocked by how the world just seemed to continue just as before, as nothing happened at all. Birds were still singing, people were talking and traffic was crowded. But inside everything had fallen apart.
I am so grateful to have shared so many beautiful moments with Lola and I know that she will be waiting for me.
This is my favorite photo of her. She looks so calm here
She was the tiniest little baby, always snoring
And since she was young, she was always charmingly creative
After some time, her little baby sister was born
There were some fights..
But both of them loved each other unconditionally
When she grew older, she enjoyed peace and silence
We took selfies together
And had lots of fun
Besides happy fun times, she was an animal right activist and stood up for her friends
She broke the rules on the tram when it rained outside
She had such a big patience
We surprised her with adopting Esther, a senior stray dog from the streets of Romania
Together they were the crazy pack!
After all, Esther was probably her best friend
Even though we made fun of her sometimes, she knew that we loved her
We noticed that her paws were in pain, therefore, we had to find a way to carry her
Her first operation went well
Years later, she had her second operation. It was a few days before Christmas
After her operation, something felt wrong. I had a bad feeling
I didn’t want to know but here we are. She was very scared
This is one of the last cuddles I remember
Esther was there too, she just didn’t show up for the photo
Goodbye, my sweetheart
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Zori the degu 5 years ago
That's exactly what a human-canine relationship of a lifetime should look like! It is such a heartwarming collection of photos! I'm so very sorry for your loss, I'm sure she is indeed waiting for you somewhere.
Rebecca Bachatera 5 years ago
The onion-chopping ninjas are at it again. I'm not crying, you're crying!
Shay Tracy 5 years ago
My own sweet Charlie turned 11 in October. I found him in 2007, right after I got back from Iraq. He had to leave me this past Monday, and I just got a call that I can pick up his ashes after work today.
I'm a f*****g mess, and I am so very very sorry for your loss. IMG_4783-5...a7a5d0.png 
Katrina Ladesic 5 years ago
So sorry for the loss of your furr baby. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thru this tragic time.
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Janelle Albrecht 5 years ago
I am so sorry for your great loss. She knew that you loved her so much! Thank you for giving her a wonderful life. You made the best decision for her to let her go.
Melissa del Vico (Post author) 5 years ago
Thank you for your sweet Words Janelle.
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Greta Toločkaitė 5 years ago
that was one happy loved doggo, and seeing this, i am not as sad that he passed as i am happy how he lived <3
Lani 5 years ago (edited)
I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful girl! "How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard"
dismas666 5 years ago
Very touching and thanks for sharing. Having lost my canine friend 10 years ago i can relate. it never goes away really, i still think about her!
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace.” - Milan Kundera 725-5c21c7...196b4a.jpg 
Joy Kinas 5 years ago
I am so sorry. Such a wonderful sweet tribute to a beautiful girl. I have now 7 of my own. I love them so much. Crying with you.
therealpixie 5 years ago
Those of us to have been lucky enough to have a long term relationship with a dog know the exquisite pain you are feeling now. Bless you and your little family.
Patrick Horton 5 years ago
She had a great life. She was loved and cared for. She lives on in yours and your daughter's memories.. You showed your love and compassion at the end. Much respect.
Rebekah 5 years ago
What a great life of adventure and love you gave her. And she gave you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dorothy Berry-Lound 5 years ago (edited)
My little dog (a long haired chihuahua called Holly) and I were inseparable. She crossed the rainbow bridge nine years ago but I still think of her most days. I can still feel her snuggled into me and sometimes I see her out of the corner of my eye. I remember everything and still love her to bits! Thank you for sharing the story and lovely photos.
bv7hearts 5 years ago
I lost my best little friend almost three months ago and I miss him every day. I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts and my heart. <3
We'llSee 5 years ago
omgosh I'm crying so big, this absolutely broke my heart, for you, my baby looks just like your Lola minus the long hair, he just turned 11 last year and my fear is over the top, I try , so hard to make every single day great for us, for him, I don't know how much time we have but I don't know if my heart will withstand losing him, he came into my life after so much trauma, I came very close to not making it, the problems, now, I suffer from are made livable by my family and Irwin (my baby) is the biggest reason, his unconditional love for me, my love for him is the greatest I've ever freely given to anyone. My heart breaks for you, breaks so badly. Godspeed for peace.
Melissa del Vico (Post author) 5 years ago
I understand your fear. These special boundaries makes one very vulnerable. You will go strong enough and your bond with your baby is forever. I wish you beautiful moments with Irwin and remember the two of you are connected forever and there is a big magic in that❤️
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MayThePooBeWithYou 5 years ago
This is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing this!! Sorry for your loss.. she is in good hands now <3
Laura Stehle 5 years ago
Oh my God, I feel your pain and I am so very sorry. My heart and prayers go out to you and your precious family.
Daniel Pongen 5 years ago
Before my Rottweiller baby girl Ponyo came into my life, I can not understand how people can cry for their pet. After having her for two years, she died due to Canine Distemper. I can still recall myself sitting beside her and crying so hard 😭😭
Katrina Ladesic 5 years ago
So very sorry for the loss of your furr baby. As a mom of a Chihuahua I know your pain they become our children. They are the best.
Stan Brooks 5 years ago
Thank you for this. It so touched me and was the best after holiday gift. I am very sorry for your loss, but thankful for the loving home you gave your friend.
bademlicikolatta 5 years ago
made me cry :( lovely angel..so sorry for your loss and understand you very well. ı believe too that we'll be together with our beloved ones when we die. she was lucky to have you,such a sweet and loving family. ı hope you have good memories for all of your life..until you see her again..
Joanne Hofsess 5 years ago
I just lost my little girl (shih tzu) after 15 years. I know exactly what you are going through. It’s so hard not having her in my life.
blugeagua 5 years ago
This makes me want to cry. I remember the day when I lost my Molly. She was 12 years old and had terminal cancer. It was an amazing 12 years we had though.
Aperture Laboratories 5 years ago
I'm so sorry! Lola seemed like a gorgeous, amazing animal. You relationship seemed really special.
Mare Freed 5 years ago
I'm crying for you on Christmas Eve, Melissa. Lola was so fortunate to have a dog-mommy who loved her so much. She's watching over you. Sending you love.
Mare Freed 5 years ago
I'm crying for you on Christmas Eve, Melissa. Lola was so fortunate to have a dog-mommy who loved her so very much. She's watching over you. Merry Christmas to you and your daughter and Esther, and Lola in heaven.
RLLMV 5 years ago
I had a dog named Lola once. She was the sweetest girl ever. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Karasi Mills 5 years ago
What a sweet girl, I'm so sorry for your loss. She was lucky to be loved so well for her whole life
Donna Wade 5 years ago
So sorry for the loss of Lola... What a beautiful story and life you all had together... I'm sure she's waiting at the Rainbow Bridge for you guys... God Bless
Ingredients of Love 5 years ago
Hi there - what a beautiful dog. She looks like a long hair chihuahua. One of mine passed away about half a year ago. This is a beautiful post and thank you so much for sharing.
HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK 5 years ago
This makes me want to give a shout to all our canine friends who have passed, they all meant so much to us and we will never forget them. RIP Jess, Sam, Tea, Rocky, Handsome Pete, Fat Mike, Rebel, Rambo, Tara, Cody and Maurice, i will never forget you.
Nicole Benoit 5 years ago
We never truly lose the ones we love, they live forever in our hearts!
HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK 5 years ago
This just kills me reading this, makes me think of all mine i have lost over the years, everyone of them took a piece of me with them, they are our loyal companions, our best friends and our family. RIP Lola, its obvious to see how much you were loved and loved your family right back. Lovely photos, just remember the good times.
Melissa del Vico (Post author) 5 years ago
So sweet words, Thank you so much🌹
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Tami Spitz 5 years ago
What a sweet precious baby. Thank you for giving her such a beautiful life with your and your daughters love every single day.
Sam Kim 5 years ago
I am sorry.. What a beautiful dog she was. Thank you for sharing! This makes my heart sad but warm.
Zori the degu 5 years ago
That's exactly what a human-canine relationship of a lifetime should look like! It is such a heartwarming collection of photos! I'm so very sorry for your loss, I'm sure she is indeed waiting for you somewhere.
Rebecca Bachatera 5 years ago
The onion-chopping ninjas are at it again. I'm not crying, you're crying!
Shay Tracy 5 years ago
My own sweet Charlie turned 11 in October. I found him in 2007, right after I got back from Iraq. He had to leave me this past Monday, and I just got a call that I can pick up his ashes after work today.
I'm a f*****g mess, and I am so very very sorry for your loss. IMG_4783-5...a7a5d0.png
Katrina Ladesic 5 years ago
So sorry for the loss of your furr baby. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thru this tragic time.
Load More Replies... Janelle Albrecht 5 years ago
I am so sorry for your great loss. She knew that you loved her so much! Thank you for giving her a wonderful life. You made the best decision for her to let her go.
Melissa del Vico (Post author) 5 years ago
Thank you for your sweet Words Janelle.
Load More Replies... Greta Toločkaitė 5 years ago
that was one happy loved doggo, and seeing this, i am not as sad that he passed as i am happy how he lived <3
Lani 5 years ago (edited)
I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful girl! "How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard"
dismas666 5 years ago
Very touching and thanks for sharing. Having lost my canine friend 10 years ago i can relate. it never goes away really, i still think about her!
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace.” - Milan Kundera 725-5c21c7...196b4a.jpg
Joy Kinas 5 years ago
I am so sorry. Such a wonderful sweet tribute to a beautiful girl. I have now 7 of my own. I love them so much. Crying with you.
therealpixie 5 years ago
Those of us to have been lucky enough to have a long term relationship with a dog know the exquisite pain you are feeling now. Bless you and your little family.
Patrick Horton 5 years ago
She had a great life. She was loved and cared for. She lives on in yours and your daughter's memories.. You showed your love and compassion at the end. Much respect.
Rebekah 5 years ago
What a great life of adventure and love you gave her. And she gave you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dorothy Berry-Lound 5 years ago (edited)
My little dog (a long haired chihuahua called Holly) and I were inseparable. She crossed the rainbow bridge nine years ago but I still think of her most days. I can still feel her snuggled into me and sometimes I see her out of the corner of my eye. I remember everything and still love her to bits! Thank you for sharing the story and lovely photos.
bv7hearts 5 years ago
I lost my best little friend almost three months ago and I miss him every day. I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts and my heart. <3
We'llSee 5 years ago
omgosh I'm crying so big, this absolutely broke my heart, for you, my baby looks just like your Lola minus the long hair, he just turned 11 last year and my fear is over the top, I try , so hard to make every single day great for us, for him, I don't know how much time we have but I don't know if my heart will withstand losing him, he came into my life after so much trauma, I came very close to not making it, the problems, now, I suffer from are made livable by my family and Irwin (my baby) is the biggest reason, his unconditional love for me, my love for him is the greatest I've ever freely given to anyone. My heart breaks for you, breaks so badly. Godspeed for peace.
Melissa del Vico (Post author) 5 years ago
I understand your fear. These special boundaries makes one very vulnerable. You will go strong enough and your bond with your baby is forever. I wish you beautiful moments with Irwin and remember the two of you are connected forever and there is a big magic in that❤️
Load More Replies... MayThePooBeWithYou 5 years ago
This is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing this!! Sorry for your loss.. she is in good hands now <3
Laura Stehle 5 years ago
Oh my God, I feel your pain and I am so very sorry. My heart and prayers go out to you and your precious family.
Daniel Pongen 5 years ago
Before my Rottweiller baby girl Ponyo came into my life, I can not understand how people can cry for their pet. After having her for two years, she died due to Canine Distemper. I can still recall myself sitting beside her and crying so hard 😭😭
Katrina Ladesic 5 years ago
So very sorry for the loss of your furr baby. As a mom of a Chihuahua I know your pain they become our children. They are the best.
Stan Brooks 5 years ago
Thank you for this. It so touched me and was the best after holiday gift. I am very sorry for your loss, but thankful for the loving home you gave your friend.
bademlicikolatta 5 years ago
made me cry :( lovely angel..so sorry for your loss and understand you very well. ı believe too that we'll be together with our beloved ones when we die. she was lucky to have you,such a sweet and loving family. ı hope you have good memories for all of your life..until you see her again..
Joanne Hofsess 5 years ago
I just lost my little girl (shih tzu) after 15 years. I know exactly what you are going through. It’s so hard not having her in my life.
blugeagua 5 years ago
This makes me want to cry. I remember the day when I lost my Molly. She was 12 years old and had terminal cancer. It was an amazing 12 years we had though.
Aperture Laboratories 5 years ago
I'm so sorry! Lola seemed like a gorgeous, amazing animal. You relationship seemed really special.
Mare Freed 5 years ago
I'm crying for you on Christmas Eve, Melissa. Lola was so fortunate to have a dog-mommy who loved her so much. She's watching over you. Sending you love.
Mare Freed 5 years ago
I'm crying for you on Christmas Eve, Melissa. Lola was so fortunate to have a dog-mommy who loved her so very much. She's watching over you. Merry Christmas to you and your daughter and Esther, and Lola in heaven.
RLLMV 5 years ago
I had a dog named Lola once. She was the sweetest girl ever. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Karasi Mills 5 years ago
What a sweet girl, I'm so sorry for your loss. She was lucky to be loved so well for her whole life
Donna Wade 5 years ago
So sorry for the loss of Lola... What a beautiful story and life you all had together... I'm sure she's waiting at the Rainbow Bridge for you guys... God Bless
Ingredients of Love 5 years ago
Hi there - what a beautiful dog. She looks like a long hair chihuahua. One of mine passed away about half a year ago. This is a beautiful post and thank you so much for sharing.
HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK 5 years ago
This makes me want to give a shout to all our canine friends who have passed, they all meant so much to us and we will never forget them. RIP Jess, Sam, Tea, Rocky, Handsome Pete, Fat Mike, Rebel, Rambo, Tara, Cody and Maurice, i will never forget you.
Nicole Benoit 5 years ago
We never truly lose the ones we love, they live forever in our hearts!
HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK 5 years ago
This just kills me reading this, makes me think of all mine i have lost over the years, everyone of them took a piece of me with them, they are our loyal companions, our best friends and our family. RIP Lola, its obvious to see how much you were loved and loved your family right back. Lovely photos, just remember the good times.
Melissa del Vico (Post author) 5 years ago
So sweet words, Thank you so much🌹
Load More Replies... Tami Spitz 5 years ago
What a sweet precious baby. Thank you for giving her such a beautiful life with your and your daughters love every single day.
Sam Kim 5 years ago
I am sorry.. What a beautiful dog she was. Thank you for sharing! This makes my heart sad but warm.
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