It is with deep sorrow that I tell everyone that Princess went to the Rainbow Bridge on Christmas Eve. I knew since Jan 2. that she would be leaving me. She had DCM and about July the vet discovered lung cancer so it was a matter of time. the pills she was taken was causing renal failure and the last few days she didn't want to move, her legs would not hold her and we all knew it was time. I miss her so much. I love you my beautiful baby.

Ella:
I am very sorry for your loss.
I know exactly how you feel having been there nine times myself since 1986.
I know that Princess is waiting for you, a young doberman, free from all diseases,
able to run and enjoy herself again, free from pain.
I am sure that in time you will honor her memory by rescueing another girl.
I am sure that Arda will help.
Go with God princess, run free.

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Ella
I will never forget when Princess owners brought her to second chance and said her ear was torn off when she got caught in a fence. Just the look of them we knew better, and it made me hate the human race once again. But YOU restored my faith again.. When you took once look at her and said she was beautiful and the one for you. Many come in for the perfect dog, but you took her baggage an all.
She had the life we wish all of them could have. Thank you for helping her unpack.

Baggage
Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed,
All nicely tucked in my warm new bed.
I'd like to open my baggage Lest I forget,
There is so much to carry
- So much to regret. Hmm . . . Yes, there it is, right on the top
Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss,
And there by my leash hides Fear and Shame.
As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave - I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain.
I loved them, the others, the ones who left me, But I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me.
Will you add to my baggage? Will you help me unpack?
Or will you just look at my things - And take me right back?
Do you have the time to help me unpack?
To put away my baggage, To never repack? I pray that you do - I'm so tired you see, But I do come with baggage
- Will you still want me?

----Evelyn Colbath - 1995

Thank you everyone. It's getting a little better. I know it will just take time. thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

Ella, my condolences also. I share your pain and grief. The severe pain will pass and you will have uncountable good memories that will bring a smile to your heart. You truly did help her unpack and made up for the misery she went through before God sent her to you.