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. I’m so sorry for both of your losses! 😢😢💔

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  2. I’m so sorry to hear this. Rachel, do uou have an email to which I mihht send s note? Even a throwaway one? If so pls send to maxkakaako@gmail.com. Thsnks, Tom

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  3. I’m so sorry for your loss. Losing an animal companion is horrible. I still miss my cat and it’s almost been 10 years. He was the best cat 🙏

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  4. My deepest condolences dear. My husband and I still share tears over our doggies who passed away years ago…

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  5. How heartbreaking! Sending much sympathy!

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  6. My heartfelt condolences.

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  7. Rachel, I’m so sorry and saddened for your loss, I really have no words to adequately express the grief. My thoughts are with you, Jean Krueger

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  8. Just read it now… so sorry for your loss.

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  9. Wonderful images. Wonderful memories.
    Goodbye Miss Ellie… She was loved, and she loved. What more can we ask?

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  10. What a beautiful tribute to Miss Ellie. My heart aches for your loss.

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  11. So sorry! I cannot even begin to imagine your grief and how empty your home must feel now. My heart aches for you.

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  12. Just read this…so very sorry! Peace to you and your Mom.

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  13. sdsikes1966's avatar Home With Grace and Joy

    This is heart-breaking! I am so sorry you are having to go through this again and so soon! Praying for you!

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  14. I am so very sorry. Dogs are family members, and I know you are hurting. Hugs. Love.

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  15. I’m so very sorry for your loss…

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  16. I am so sorry for your double loss. Going home to no dogs is so painful. I’ve been where you are and my heart goes out to you. Thank you for sharing Cricket and Ellie with us. I will miss them. Take care.

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  17. I am so sorry to hear, Rachel, I am sure she had a wonderful life. I remember all your posts about her. hugs.

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  18. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss of Ellie, Rachel. Happy Holidays.

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  19. I am so sorry for your loss. It is always so heartbreaking to lose a pet. I love my Ming Ming so much. Big hugs.

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  20. What sweethearts I am so sorry for your losses. 💕

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  21. I am so sorry for your lost, Rachel

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  22. I am so sorry for your loss, Rachel.

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  23. I am so sorry to hear that you have lost both of your fur babies. I’m sending you big hugs ((()))

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  24. My heart still reaches out to you with the loss of Cricket & Ellie. Our home is petless for the first time in our 62 years together … and I know the loneliness you must be feeling. S’pose you’ll find another any time soon? I am seriously considering it. God bless you, Rachel!

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  25. Rachel, I am reading this months after its posting, having taken a long break myself from blogging, but I wanted to offer my deep condolences. Seeing Ellie’s sweet face over the years, I feel I got to know her a little, and I can’t imagine the hole she is leaving in your life. I am holding you in the Light, as the Quakers say.

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  26. Very sorry to know. Heartfelt condolences.

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  27. The ‘Happy Ellie’ photo is so good. We are dreading the fading away of our collie, Tess, which, at best, is only a few years away…

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  28. The hardest part is losing them. We get into the ride knowing how it ends, but we would do it all over again.

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  29. I know I’m late, but I wanted to say sorry for your loss of little Ellie. What a sweetheart she was. x

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