You may have heard that Goldie left this world today, about five months after her osteosarcoma ordeal began. The good news is that she didn’t really slow down until this week, and only got really bad today, not eating, having trouble standing, etc.
The three of us here at the ranch worked together to give Goldie a good last day. after many calls, the guys found a vet who would come here so she didn’t have to be hauled in and out of cars. I sat with her for the last hour before the vet arrived, with her head on my lap or in my arms. It was very peaceful and loving.
It was important to me that she have peace. I have had too many traumatic dog passings. I don’t want more if it can be helped. We knew this was coming, so we could prepare.
Describing what a special dog Goldie was is difficult. People say all Great Danes are sweet dogs. That may be so, but this one felt like a friend, a confidant, and a guardian all rolled into one.
She was a Mighty Huntress of skunks and armadillos, she was a goofy dinosaur head when she got excited, her tail was a danger to men of a certain height, and she looked at you with those golden eyes, so full of love…
The few years we had with Goldie weren’t enough. But that’s what she had for us. We will treasure our memories.
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What a sweetheart. I’m so sorry she’s gone.
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Thanks, Ida.
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What a blessing to have such a wonderful pet as Goldie. I feel so sad for you all. My heartbreaks for your loss. Sending you hugs of comfort.
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Thank you so much.
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Goldie was a blessing – and your family was a blessing to her. Condolences to you and to Lee – and others who knew and loved her.
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Thank you, Barbara.
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Danes are wonderful dogs. You gave her love and everything she needed and more. I am sorry for your loss.
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Thank you so much.
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Your love for Goldie came through beautifully in your blog posts. All dogs should be so fortunate to have such a loving home. My condolences to you and your husband on her passing.
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Thank you so much.
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Great dog . They all are. My neighbor had two Great Danes
that liked me and would growl at the post man when we were in the front yard. Prayers for all the animals of the world.
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Yes, prayers for them all.
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