Goodbye, My Ellie

            Ellie died at home early Monday morning, after not eating much the previous day. She had her final bedtime hugs and scratches and then went to get a drink of water and rest by her wee wee pad, and by morning she was gone

A friend suggested that Cricket was getting bored alone in heaven and tapped Ellie on the shoulder, telling her to come sooner. I can believe that of Cricket, and I can believe Ellie would do that for her sister, but she is so deeply missed here on earth.

            It’s hard to find words for the loss of Ellie, on top of the loss of Cricket just two months ago, which has left the apartment so completely dogless. My greatest consolation is that Ellie knew how deeply she was loved, and we know how completely she loved us.

Meeting Ellie
Ellie’s first sleep at home
Ellie’s first complaint
Freedom from the harness
Ellie in therapy
Cricket and Ellie team up
Ellie in the snow
Happy Ellie
Ellie the gardener
Goodbye my Ellie. I will always miss you.

       

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About rachelmankowitz

I am a fiction writer, a writing coach, and an obsessive chronicler of my dogs' lives.

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  1. Oh Rachel,
    I’m so sorry to read that Ellie died.
    I hope you and Mum are okay knowing how deep your grief and mourning must be.

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  2. Oh no! Rachel I just loved your dogs, even though I never met them in the flesh. I’m so sorry. What more is there to say? Tears for you.

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  3. I’m so sorry for your loss …

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  4. So sorry to see this…. Sending you prayers and hugs 💔

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  5. I am sorry to see this but you know she was happy in her life with you. She knew how much you loved her.

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  6. Farewell, Ellie…so, so sorry, Rachel.

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  7. My hearts going out to you ❤️

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  8. I am so sorry, Rachel.

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  9. Aww I’m so sorry for your loss. Fly free now, sweet Ellie! Sending lots of hugs to you and your mom ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ

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  10. So very sorry to hear, Rachel. Sincere condolences.
    j

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  11. ❤ I am so sorry, and she passed knowing that she was deeply loved

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  12. No words can express my sorrow except, I am so very sorry, Rachel. Bless Ellie, bless Cricket, bless you and your mom.

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  13. I’m so sorry, Rachel. Love and peace to you and your mom.

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  14. Sincere condolences. Losing both in such a short time is surely heartbreaking.

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  15. Sooo sorry to hear this. It’s a nice tribute you’ve presented. Be strong.

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  16. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can fill that void very soon.

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  17. I am so sorry to hear that both Cricket & Ellie have passed away. It is so heartbreaking when they leave our sides. Our family is lifting prayers for you all. God bless and be with you.

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  18. So sorry to read this Rachel. You and your Mum have had a tough couple of months, sending supportive thoughts your way. Both your delightful dogs are now together in the big dog house in the sky probably reminiscing about their former heaven on earth and making all the other dogs jealous. I know you’ll miss them but you have wonderful memories to cheer you in your sorrow.

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  19. Rereading your posts about sweet Ellie, and remembering her and her being The Good One (in your May 26 post), I feel for you Rachel.

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  20. sorry for your loss Rachel, they’ll both will be wagging their tails when they meet you across the bridge!

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  21. I am so sorry for your loss. I cried just seeing this, I can’t imagine how you feel. God be with you right now. I said a prayer for them. God bless.

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  22. I’m so sorry to read this, I know what a dogless home feels like and my heart goes out to you. Your photos are a tribute to her happy life with you.

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  23. My sincerest condolences, Rachel. We are currently on ‘waiting time’ with Ollie, so I know exactly how you feel.
    Best wishes, Pete. x

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  24. Really sad to hear 😞 Hope you are keeping well ❤️‍🩹

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  25. So sorry to hear it. Take care of yourself.

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  26. So sorry for your loss, especially so soon after Cricket. At least you know you always did the very best for her & gave her the best life. Take care. Jeanette

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  27. I’m so sorry. Ellie was well-loved.

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  28. Very sorry for ur loss.. I can understand the loss as I had one at India. And I lost it..take care

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  29. My heart aches for you and your Mom. Ellie runs free now with Cricket, and they are both at peace.

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  30. I’m so sorry, Rachel. My heart hurts for you and your mom, we love them so much and they give us unconditional love. It’s so hard to lose them.

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  31. Sorry about your dog Ellie hope you are ok

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  32. Rachel, so sorry. We lost our dog earlier in the year. It is tough. Best wishes to you during this difficult time. Keith

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  33. Oh Rachel, I’m so very sorry for this second loss in as many months. Please know Elsa and I are sending oodles of poodles of comfort. No doubt, both Norman and Sam greeting sweet Ellie to show her the ropes at the Rainbow Bridge. 🌈💔🌈

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  34. I am very sorry to hear this sad news.

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  35. I grieve with you and think back through all the dogs you and I have loved and lost. And yet each one was completely worth it.

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  36. I am so sorry, Rachel! Your memories will stay with you and hopefully comfort you more as time goes on. 💔🐾❤️

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  37. I shall miss Ellie too. Lovely photos of her. Not stopping as just had cataract removed.
    Thinking of you Rachel.

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  38. Oh Rachel. I am so, so very sorry. Even though you knew it wouldn’t be long, it doesn’t make it any easier. My thoughts are with you and your Mom, and the image of Ellie and Cricket together are foremost in my mind. Peaceful that she died at home surrounded by love and familiarity. Bless you .

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  39. So sorry to read this, Rachel. A double blow for you. Lovely photos and memories.

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