Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Stella Forever has crossed the Bridge her way


Jo, 
Stella's mom sent this message to Ann
This is 

Stunning Stella's story.

I am here to let you know my sweet girl Stella died last Friday. She had not been feeling well for a few days, she moved outside under her favorite tree, then when that didn't seem private enough, she moved under our small back porch. I called to her, but she ignored me, (Thursday night) and sometime Friday morning, she left for the Bridge and her many good friends who were already there.

I can't even begin to tell you how much I miss her. Our daily lives together were comfy and happy, very routine and when I called her, she came, wagging tail and looking happy. In her short illness, she ignored me completely and concentrated on her end.

As many of you know, I found her at a shelter, telling the tech I wanted a good natured female dog. She told me Stella was good natured when she came in but after living in a cage for 3 months, she just was getting sadder every day (one of those unpopular Black dogs). I took her home with me, and after she got caught up on her running, she was just the best dog I could have imagined.


One of her favorite roles was The Cranky Aunty to all the young pups who came on board (blog or FB). She let them know in no uncertain terms how and when they should be behaving.


She was buried at a friend's farm and I will always miss her.


​Posted by Jo McKnight (former blogger). Please leave comments here, or on Facebook as there is no current blog. Thank you.​
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22 comments:

  1. My Mind's EyeSeptember 12, 2017 at 11:32 AM

    Jo,
    It is Madi and Mom and we remember you from when we started blogging in 2009. I remember that you and Stella were devoted to one another. Madi and I are so very sorry for the loss of your precious black beauty!
    Cecilia and Madi

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  2. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥September 12, 2017 at 11:54 AM

    Oh dear, we are just so saddened by this. We have been friends with Jo for years, although sadly not in close enough touch as of late. We know how much she is going to miss sweet Stella. She was a beautiful dog, in ALL ways.

    Hugs and Woos - Lightning, Misty, Timber and Mom

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  3. The Adventures of the LLB GangSeptember 12, 2017 at 11:59 AM

    We are so very sorry to here about Stella, she was one of our first Blogville furiends...Run free sweet girl, we are sending big hugs to Jo!

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  4. Yamini MacLeanSeptember 12, 2017 at 12:11 PM

    Hari Om
    Oh no, another departure; the heart aches for those left with loss... YAM-aunty xxx

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  5. UnknownSeptember 12, 2017 at 12:20 PM

    Her pictures tell me that Stella was a sweet beautiful girl. I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear friend.

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  6. MurphySeptember 12, 2017 at 12:36 PM

    We did not know her but we know that pain. POTP to her family!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  7. KismetSeptember 12, 2017 at 12:44 PM

    Kyla (RIP Dec 2014) and Kali are black rescues. It's harder to get them adopted. Sorry about Stella. Get another black rescue to honor her-she would want it that way.

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  8. da tabbies o trout towneSeptember 12, 2017 at 1:03 PM

    We are truly sorry ~~~~~~

    Godspeed your journey to heaven Stella ♥♥♥♥

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  9. catladymacSeptember 12, 2017 at 1:18 PM

    Run free, Stella, with all your old pals ! POTP for those you left behind !

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  10. ZOOLATRYSeptember 12, 2017 at 2:27 PM

    Have always loved you, Stella Girl, and always will ... and love your sweet Mom, too! Be at peace now.

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  11. RangerSeptember 12, 2017 at 2:35 PM

    Sooooooooo... sorry dat Stella left you. She was lucky dat you found her and took her home. You were lucky to share your life wiff such a beautiful Stella.
    Hugs,
    Ranger & Mom

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  12. NanaNor'sSeptember 12, 2017 at 2:47 PM

    So very sorry for your loss; I know Stella is running free and happy as can be. You gave her the two best days of her life-the first one being when you adopted her and the second one being when you let her go. She would tell you not to be sad and that she'll see you again.
    Hugs,
    Noreen and Hunter

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  13. LBJSeptember 12, 2017 at 3:47 PM

    Jo - what a precious little soul you saved (I was a rescued mixed breed senior "black dog" as well). I know how much it hurts right now but she left knowing how loved she was.

    Abby Lab

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  14. DukeSeptember 13, 2017 at 2:23 AM

    We are so very sorry for your loss. Huge hugs to you♥

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  15. Peachy, Stippie, Angel Binky and GrannySeptember 13, 2017 at 8:39 AM

    So sorry for the loss of your beloved Stella. Soft Pawkisses to comfort you <3 Fly free beautiful Soul <3 <3 <3

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  16. M. K. ClintonSeptember 13, 2017 at 8:59 AM

    I am so sorry that Stella had to leave for the Rainbow Bridge. Bless you for giving her a happy life.

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  17. easyweimaranerSeptember 13, 2017 at 9:06 AM

    I'm so sorry and my tears are running with the tears of her furmily...

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  18. pilch92September 13, 2017 at 6:45 PM

    I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl.

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  19. ~Kim at Golden Pines~September 14, 2017 at 4:23 PM

    OH NO, I didn't see this! I'm "friends" with Jo on FB, but must have missed her post. But I've been so consumed with our own loss of our beloved Josh on Monday, that I've lost track of kind friends - The Rainbow Bridge has been a very busy place. But knowing that our Josh is with new friends like Stella, brings comfort.

    Thanks for posting - I'll visit Jo on FB...

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  20. DukeOctober 15, 2017 at 7:32 AM

    We are so sorry to hear about Stella. It's never easy to lose your treasured furfriend♥

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  21. rottroverOctober 15, 2017 at 5:33 PM

    Jo, I'm SO sorry for your loss. I just know she is watching over her Otto. Sending hugs...

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  22. TimberLoveNovember 15, 2017 at 7:52 AM

    We send gentle wooooos,

    NukNuk & Family

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