Today’s weather matched my mood

[Maddee_6333]

Feeling a bit low this week:

We had to say goodbye to our chronically ill Spaniel, Bella, on Sunday. We knew we were at the point where we had to make a decision about her final day, but ultimately it was taken out of our hands when she started fitting early in the afternoon. We had a lovely vet come to the house, so she died somewhere she knew surrounded by love.

Today has been Merlin’s and my first day without other company, so I decided to get us out of the house, and made today our long run day.

Having walked a decent distance to give Merlin a chance to pee and poo, I totally forgot to start my Garmin when we started running, so we did actually run farther than measured.

Garmin stats: 12.61k in 1:34:21.

Picture of Bella Dogga with Taylor B, and their very well deserved medals after an event in May 2017 (the last time she ran at an event).

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Sorry to hear of your loss. Glad you got out for a nice long run today. Take care and happy running

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you Grannytobe. I’m very glad I went out though I did have to make myself.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Maddee_6333]

Most of my runs have been "make myself" recently but Iin your case I'm glad it was a good run.

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

😞

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What a lovely photo of your beautiful dogs. I'm so sorry to hear about Bella but to go surrounded by love is all that you can ask for at such a time.

Well done on the time and distance you ran too. It probably did you both the world of good to get out although I'm sure you missed her ❤

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you x

[Fabulous450 Graduate10]

So sorry to hear about Bella Maddee. I hope precious memories will give you comfort in time. A big hug for Merlin too. 🤗❤️

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to Fabulous450]

Thank you 🙏 we are currently curled up on the sofa together.

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

So sorry about Bella . She had a really lovely life with you and all your adventures .

Glad you got out and ran. Sending big hugs 🤗🤗

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you.

I feel so much better for having got out.

[Debston Graduate10]

Sorry to hear about Bella. What a lovely pic of her looking very proud of her medal. Strange how running can help us through bad times, even if we have to force ourselves to get out of the door.

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to Debston]

Thank you.

It is.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Oh Maddee that is sad news It’s such a tug to the heart when a special pet leaves even though we know they won’t be here forever.

Sending you healing thoughts and a virtual warm hug

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you so much. She’d been ill for a couple of years, but was stable most of the time, so her getting worse all of a sudden was a shock.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Maddee_6333]

It’s always a shock when the end comes, running helps though it frees your mind take care

[trogdelight Graduate10]

Sorry to read about your loss. I'm sure she had the best life, and she died surrounded by those who loved her.

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to trogdelight]

Thank you.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Oh Maddee, I’m so sorry to hear about Bella - she looks gorgeous in your photo and I know there’ll be a huge gap in your lives. But she went surrounded by her loved ones and had a good life with you - it’s always a shock but you have lots of happy memories I’m sure. You did well to get out there and hopefully it will get easier for you soon. All the best.

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thank you.

[runwithdog Graduate10]

so sorry.it is a terrible thing to lose a pet.

that is a lovely picture and i hope soon the happy times will help with your sadness.

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to runwithdog]

Thank you. X

[FatterPenguin Graduate10]

That's terribly sad news - pets are such important members of the family. It sounds like she had a lovely life with you. She was a very beautiful girl too judging by her picture. I'm sure Merlin was glad to spend the day with you, having a run. X

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to FatterPenguin]

Thank you. She really was very pretty.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

So sorry to read about Bella, Maddee - I know you have posted about her being poorly. As others have commented - what a lovely life you gave her and what joy she gave you. Take care of yourself and little Merlin and I hope the running helps.x

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you.

Running certainly helped today.

[Cantstopmenow Graduate10]

Its heartbreaking. We lost our black lab in a similar way a couple of years ago. I hope that the ability to get out and run will be good for both you and Merlin. 🐾💖

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Thank you

[skysue16 Graduate10]

Oh so sorry to hear about Bella Dogga…..lovely photo of the two dogs.

Take care of yourself.

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

Thanks Sue 💜

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Aww I’m so sorry to hear about sweet Bella Maddee. 😢 She’s at peace and pain free now and you and Merlin can treasure her memory. 🐕❤️

I’m glad you got out for a run. It’s hugely therapeutic isn’t it, plus I bet Merlin had fun. I took my Lab out yesterday in the pouring rain for the muddiest, most puddly 10.5k ever. Loved it. 🏃‍♀️🐕👍

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

It was very therapeutic yesterday - managed to reached a point where my mind stopped churning.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Maddee_6333]

❤️

[linda9389 Graduate10]

💕💕💕

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

💜

[wyrdwolf Graduate10]

Losing a dog buddy is always so hard. I started running again for the first time in over 5 years after our much loved family dog died in the summer (he was 15 so a good age)! I found running very helpful, and it was good to get out and retrace some of the more adventurous routes we used to walk! 🐕

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to wyrdwolf]

💜

Retracing favourite routes sounds like a grand plan.

[Evol Graduate10]

So sorry to hear your news about Bella. Sending you a big hug xx

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to Evol]

Thank you 💜

[Granspeed Graduate10]

So sad for you. But you gave her a lovely life, and that part will stay with you. 💕

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

💜

[Getfitok]

So sorry to hear your sad news. Sending you a big hug. ❤️

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to Getfitok]

Thank you 💜

[misswobble Graduate10]

Oh dear, poor you 🙁. It’s so hard to say goodbye to our beloved pets. Being at home though, surrounded by loved ones and familiarity, is the way to go. You can’t do better for your pet. Peacefully and with dignity 😢

You’ll carry the memory of your sweet Bella every time you run 🙂. Merlin will help you over this sad time. Take care 🙂

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Thank you. I did get lovely snuggles after our run yesterday, mostly because I think I actually wore him out. X

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to Maddee_6333]

That’s best 😁👍🏃‍♀️🐕

I’ve got double dog duty today, and to give the hound a proper walk, i have to leave the pug at home.

We’re off out all together though in a minute. It drives me mad though as one is a tortoise, and the other 🙄 😁

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Hahahahaha. I have a friend’s 2 dogs a couple of times a week. One is a great match for Merlin, the other is an older Jack Russell who only speeds up when he’s on his way home. He has to be kept on lead till we turn round so he can’t make a break for home before everyone else is ready.

[roseabi]

Hugs xxxx

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to roseabi]

Thanks roseabi 💜

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So sorry to hear your sad news but glad you and Merlin have each other for comfort.

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, he’s definitely good for cuddles.

[Slinkymalinki Graduate10]

Oh that's so sad! Sorry to hear this. Well done for getting out at a tough time. Take her spirit with you on your runs. X

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to Slinkymalinki]

Thank you x

[Run46 Graduate10]

So sorry for your loss Maddee, I bet it took a bit of effort to get yourself out for a run but I'm glad you did. Am sure it did you and Merlin good.

Beautiful picture of a lovely memory...rest in peace Bella 💕

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to Run46]

Thank you 💜

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Sorry to hear this. Take care x