Lost a great dog today

[ladypanther]

Molly:

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A wonderful friend and companion died unexpectedly on Saturday.

She was a native of Polk County ( I think...at least where she was found...and likely had been abandoned).

By birth, expected to be a hunting dog, she was instead a lover. Sweet natured, she sometimes chased things for fun, but never hurt another creature. She was sweet, loyal, smart and had an independent spirit. She never met a fence that she could not get out of or break in to.

She is survived by her adopted son, Max, another 4 legged housemate Maggie, and her loving owner Melissa, aka, ladypanther, and several other 4 legged friends.

A celebration of her outstanding life was held on the beautiful spring day that she departed this world. The burial was at the edge of the woods that she loved to roam and where she could monitor the groundhog den she recently discovered and keep watch over the house that was her home.

This dog broke my heart today. She was about 8 years old. She had no signs of illness. When I found her today there were no signs of any problems. My guess has to be something like a heart attack.

I think that Molly was supposed to be a hunting dog but that she failed hunting class....she hated loud noises...especially gunshots. Likely her first owner just turned her loose. She was a full Treeing Walker Coon Hound. When I found her years ago, she had what looked like a tumor on her leg. The vet said it was from being kept on concrete. Molly fixed that....the first piece of furniture she found in my house was my bed. She slept in that bed every night for nearly 6 years. Molly was a great dog. She had that wonderful hound bay. I will miss that...and I will miss her.

[Guest CatofWar]

Sorry to hear. I know how hard it can be to lose a pet. When my boy went it was like I lost my first born. She'll be waiting at the bridge for ya.

[jasonluckydog]

Im so sorry for your loss...

I guess your so lucky to have a great friend for many years but the pain of the loss is so hard yet we continue this cycle.......God, I love my pooch and his days are #ed and the thought of loosing him tears me up.

[Matt Foley]

So sorry, ladypanther. Let me tell you something. A lot of animals get treated like crap in this world. Molly was one of the few that hit the lottery when you found her. Hope that's some consolation. Hopefully it will be when the pain of losing her wears off.

[PanthersFanNY]

Sorry to hear about that, it sounds like you gave her the absolute best life she could have asked for, and it sounds like she was a great pup.

[Hawk]

very sad indeed...sorry to hear it

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Sorry to hear that.

I'm going to hug my dog right now.

[tarheelblue89]

Really sorry to hear that, worst day of my life was when I lost my first dog about 5 years ago.

At least you gave a much better life then she would have had.

[panther4life]

no words can compensate for your loss. However I feel obligated to state i'm sorry to hear about your loss.Also wanted to echo what meat said too.

[dimbee]

My heart goes out to you. That was a great write-up, I must say

[sunbunny]

(((hugs)))

I'm so sorry.

[charlotte49er]

Sorry to hear that LadyPanther.

I will keep you in my prayers.

I even get beside myself when my cat goes out and doesn't come back in right away when I call her.

[pstall]

hang in there..dogs are awesome for a reason

[The Saltman]

sorry to hear!! :sad: