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.
rachelmankowitz 
I’m sorry! My deepest condolences… Prayers
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I’m sorry! My deepest condolences… Prayers
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A lovely photographic tribute to your beloved Ellie. So very sorry, Rachel. It seems you gave her one of the toughest things: a peaceful, comfortable end without the need for medical intervention. Thinking of you and your mom.
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I am so sorry for your loss. 😦
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Oh how I feel for you losing your Sweet Ellie now too. At least they are running and playing together. Hugs.
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Such a loss, both Cricket and Ellie now can run and play on the rainbow built by tear of the humans who love and miss them. We keep you in our prayers.
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I’m so sorry Rachel. My heart breaks for you and your Mum.
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I am so sorry. 💔
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Oh Rachel!! My heart simply breaks for you and the silence must seem deafening. The pictures show the beautiful life of love and companionship you and your mother gave Ellie!
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We never have enough time with our fur family members, however you gave Ellie the best life possible with the precious time you had together. Sending loving thoughts and hugs to you and your mom, as you grieve (double grieve) the loss of Ellie so close after Cricket’s passing. 🐾
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Beautiful photos. Sorry to hear about your loss.
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sending strength and love to you. losing a pet can be harder than losing a human but they always stay in your heart.
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I am so sorry to hear this. Hope they are together again somewhere.
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I read this and just couldn’t believe how soon after losing Cricket, Ellie is now gone too. 💔 As you said, Cricket must have called to her and now both are running pain free together. It’s never long enough, but you sure gave them a lot of love in their time with you.
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So sorry to hear of your loss, I know only too well how the canines in one’s life become so interwoven with one’s whole life pattern, a very special kind of love.It’s so important to know that they were loved.
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Deeply saddened to hear the news about Ellie especially too soon after Cricket….Do what you need to do to find comfort and strength.
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Rachel, I have been making a long-distance move and have managed very little Internet time the last few months. Your posts about Cricket and Ellie are ones I have been dreading, since you left no doubt about the directions of their stories. I am so sorry. To lose one was heartbreaking; to lose both so close together is almost beyond bearing.
I think your friend who said Cricket tapped Ellie on the shoulder was probably not far off. My aunt was determined and engaged in life well into her 90’s until her little sister–my grandmother–passed. She just stopped fighting nature after that, and though it was longer than two months, we lost her shortly thereafter.
I must put everything else aside this morning to shed tears for you and your babies. I hope you are comforted by the knowledge that they lived lives full of happiness, and security, and love because you made sure it was so.
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So sorry for your loss
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I was so sorry to read about Ellie’s passing.
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Oh, no…. there really are no words. I am so sad for your little family and the huge loss of both of these special spirits. Thank you for sharing them and their lives with us all. Hugs from afar.
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I am so sorry, Rachel. I know your pups were such a comfort to you – and you to them – and that their loss is very deeply felt. Hopefully, when the time is right, you will be able to find a new companion to fill the holes in your heart.
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Oh Rachel, I’m so, so sorry. Wishing I had words to help ease your heartache. I know it’s not the same, but they will always be with you. Sending you love and light.
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So sad. Sorry for your loss. Losing a dog is definitely losing a member of the family.
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Going out on her own terms is a gift, but losing a much loved dog is a pain like no other.
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Dear Rachel –
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Our pets make such a profound impact on our lives, which is why it hurts so much when they leave us.
I know you loved Ellie with all your heart and I know she loved you and your mom.
You were each other’s blessing for sure.
Please take care.
Geof
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I’m very sorry for your loss. It sounds like Ellie had a great life, and I know you have a lot of happy memories of her.
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I’m so sorry. It must be awfully quiet and still. Such big love was quite a blessing.
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My heart holds yours while you grieve Ellies loss. Loosing 2 pup dogs in such a short time is devastating. You were the best mom❣️. To die at home was a gift.. hard as it is❣️
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I’m so sorry to hear this. Having lost both of your dogs so close in time together is just too much. I’m sending my condolences to you.
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I am so sorry to her this my heart goes out to you. I know you gave her a very happy life. The memories are dear to you and those times you spent together. Much Love xx
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Big hugs to you. 😪
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Love is all…transcends forms and time itself. May the Blessings Be!
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So sorry. My son’s lifelong pal (a cat) passed not long ago. Part of his process was writing about the love they shared and putting it together in a “chapbook”. Then he self published it. Not for public consumption; but for his. Something to put on his bookshelf.
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So sorry to hear about Ellie’s passing. Your time together was a blessing for you both. Take care as you grieve over this loss.
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I am so sorry, Rachel. I hated to “like” this because I know how much you are hurting. I am so thankful that we have Heaven and reunions ahead, but how great the loss now. May Jesus strengthen your heart and give you His peace and joy.
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I am so very sorry Rachel to lose both dogs in such a short space of time is very distressing. It has been a few years since I lost my little girl and although Benji is great and I love him dearly – I still miss her. With all the problems with Annabell, I have been kind of out of things of late so I am sorry for the delay in writing to you, but please klnow I am thinking of you and Mom. Alaso please note that this email address will be ending shortly.
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I’m so sorry about Ellie’s loss so soon after losing your Cricket. I know that pain well and It’s so very hard to let them go.
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Now you made me cry, So sorry but I agree Ellie missed Cricket too much and went to be with her sister. They will both be with you in spirit and in your heart. I know these early days are the hardest but does the future have another dog or dogs in it? I know many years ago when I still lived in Latvia my first cat a wonderful darling girl named Cha-Cha died in my arms at 12 years of age. I last several months then just had to have another cat. My husband and I adopted a male cat this time and called him Sid. Sid was with me for 13 years. During this time I lost my husband and I moved back to the US and of course, took Sid with me. He was in pouring for his Papa and in my new place here in Florida where I live now he found his way up to the roof top and sat there in the night meowing for his Papa and finally a couple of years later joined him. I said, Hey, guys thanks for leaving me all alone but I know I will be with them again some day. Now I have two cats a brother and sister named Freddie and Morticia. All the best to you and virtual hugs.
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Oh, je suis si triste d’apprendre cette nouvelle! Repose en paix Ellie
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Look how happy you made that little dog. You gave her love and a family.
So hard when they leave and you have had 2 losses so close together.
Sending love x
Thank you! She really was a happy girl!
I’m so sorry for your loss. Please pass condolences on to your mom as well, because I know she’s deeply affected too.
I’m happy you guys got to celebrate Ellie’s birthday, but it saddens me to know she’s gone soon after. I think you’re right, that she and Cricket are playing. And I believe we’ll get our loved ones restored to us one day. That includes pets. They’ll be there to greet you when it’s your time to graduate. And it will be a wonderful reunion. Blessings 🙏🏻
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The end of an era. I’m sorry you have to go through this. You gave the pups such love!
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Rachel,
I am in tears for you and your Mom. I can’t imagine losing both dogs so close together. I recall the posts when you first adopted Ellie and how bad her life was before you. You saved her and gave her an amazing, love-filled life.
My sincere condolences for your loss,
Peggy
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I still remember (from your October 28th Ellie’s Heart post) Ellie unexpectedly (and in a way that makes me think of the words paranormal and preternatural) begging for Cricket’s loved foods and seeming like Cricket was being brought back (or maybe spiritually letting both you and your mom know that she’s not really as gone as she may seem to be) in Ellie’s form. With Cricket’s indomitable spirit in mind and her impact on her sister, I would not be surprised if another joyful or at least comforting surprise (similar to Ellie eating those foods) happened to both of you and somehow because of Cricket and Ellie. Hopeful for that.
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I am very sorry.
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So sorry. xx
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Frankly, I put off reading about Cookie. Such a death really gets to me. But now Ellie. I’m so sorry for the deaths of both your canine friends (and family). The photo essay you have posted here is a wonderful tribute to Ellie and her life–via lively moments. Yes, I shouldn’t be surprised that Cookie called to and tugged on Ellie. They had terrific lives here with you. However dogs are grateful, they were and are, so deeply.
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So sorry for your losses xo
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I am so sorry for your loss, Rachel. Our pets leave such a big hole in our hearts when they go. Such sweet memories.
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