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I list Bella on Saturday

This is my favorite pic of Bella.

For those of you who don't know Bella's story she was my rescue. I rescued her from a shelter 2 years ago when she was about 8-9 years old. It was obvious Bella had a hard life. She had at one time had puppies, who knows how many litters. She had severe dry eye that had probably gone untreated for years, double ear infections, narrowing of the ear canals, a skin infection, very underweight, nearly deaf and blind, and was in such bad shape, the shelter would not spay her because they didn't believe she would make it through the surgery.

After I got Bella, I was afraid she was Diabetic because she drank all the water I gave her, no matter how much it was, and wanted more. It took me a couple of weeks to realize she wasn't diabetic but had been deprived of water in the past and was afraid she wasn't going to get more. That realization almost broke my heart.

I originally intended to foster Bella until she got well but what can I say, she was my foster failure. She was the sweetest dog ever! Bella went peacefully in her sleep. When I found her Saturday morning, she looked like she was sleeping. RIP Bella. I am going to miss you so much.

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Title above should say I "lost" Bella on Saturday

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I am so sorry.

I am so happy that she was to have experienced the love the last few years of her life ( a love she should have had her whole life) you were able to give. You have a huge heart and I hope you are able to find some comfort in the days ahead. RIP Bella.

We are so sorry :(

You did so much to makeup for her early troubles - I sounds like she had a loving and comfortable life when she found you.

Rest Easy Sweet Bella -

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So Sorry

RIP sweet Bella.

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Deepest condolences, Jacinda!

You are a true hero to Bella. Her last years were with you, in love and peace and harmony. You gave her a life she never had before. She's free now of pain and physical problems, running and playing with all the others at the Bridge. Keep all her memories in your heart! Our prayers for courage, strength and comfort.

: ( that girl....

totally stole my heart!  This picture is my favorite of her.  So sorry for your loss. 

RIP Bella.  Go hang with Ozzy and all of the other great bullies (and spaniels) at the bridge!

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Jacinda, I am deeply saddened by this news.

Bella was a girl of my heart, and I thought you were a magnificent foster failure:-) I loved her to pieces. She had the sweetest little face.

My heart goes out to you my good friend. I love you.

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Amy and Sophia

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What a beautiful girl Bella

What a beautiful girl Bella was. RIP sweet girl

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So sorry......

she is a beutiful girl......god bless you for saving her and giving her a better life.

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Ohhhh

This breaks my heart....blessings!

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Oh no...

Sweet, sweet Bella.  I'm so sorry, Jacinda.  I loved that girl... what a little angel.

At least her last days were spent in comfort and with all the love she deserved. 

RIP, beautiful girl.  You were the best "failure" I ever met.

So sorry for your loss- Thank you for making her last two years

so amazing.  She went knowing she was loved and cared for...... 

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So Sorry...

for your loss. She spent the last 2 yrs of her life being pampered like she deserved, and from that pic, she looked like a happy girl. So sorry for your loss. She was very lucky to have found you.

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What a beautiful girl...

I'm so sorry she's gone but glad she had such a wonderful home for her last years.

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Jacinda, I am so sorry

I remember when you brought Bella home to foster and when you knew she had to become a permanent member of your family.  We know how much you will miss her but I hope knowing how you made her last two years so happy, comfortable and loved will bring you lots of comfort.

Sweet dreams, Miss Bella.

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Monica, Maude and Gus

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I'm so sorry.....

she was a beautiful girl & had the best life with you.  RIP sweet girl.

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Cathy & Zimmer

www.midatlanticbulldogrescue.com

 

 

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I'm so sorry for your

I'm so sorry for your loss....but I'm so happy that Bella had such a wonderful and loving home for the last years of her life.  

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Bella was so lucky to have you.

Thank you for taking such care of such a beautiful Bella. Her last two years were filled with love and caring, thanks to you. You are a special person to take on this responsibility. We mourn with you.

So sorry - thank you for

So sorry - thank you for giving Bella the best two years of her life

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I'm so sorry for your loss, sounds like you gave

her some wonderful years before she passed. Bless you for that.

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Ashley, Baron and Duchess

Vancouver, Canada

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Bella was a beautiful girl.

I remember Bella's story

She lived being loved and well cared for, can't get better then that.

I'm sorry for your loss

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Lynn King CPDT-KA

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so sorry to hear about Bella

She had the best years of her life with you!

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God Bless Bella and you both....

What a beautiful dog and what a beautiful story.

So happy for Bella that she got to spend her senior years in a loving home.

Godspeed Bella---my boy Walter is waiting at the Rainbow Bridge. He loves pretty girls:-)

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I am so sorry for your lost

That is a beautiful picture of her. At least she had time to find a real mommy and loving home. You are her Angel and I do believe she knew it. She was very to have you. She is waiting for you at the bridge and you two will be together again. I am truly sorry for your loss.

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Karonelaine

Oh, so sorry for your loss. 

Oh, so sorry for your loss.  I lost my Bella on 11/13/11 and still cry EVERYDAY.  She was my first baby and my buddy.  Came everywhere with me and the kids...she was definitely one of them...the FIRST BABY.  My heart goes out to you because I know how much it hurts.  OUr Bella was with us from about 11 weeks and she died a month before her 10th bday but lived it up till the last day!  They are our loves and I would love another, but, the pain is so hard when they go.... 

Hope you are feeling better.

aww. so sorry..

happy for your 2 years of happy times with her. It's so very hard to see them go, but if I had to choose a way they will pass, it would be peacefully in their sleep.

Hugs from Elaine, Junior, and Izzy

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  • Vern-Rory-Teresa's picture

    Love to you and Bella - thank

    Love to you and Bella - thank you for loving her and giving her a happy life :)

    I'm very sorry for your

    I'm very sorry for your loss.  She was a beautiful girl.

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    so sorry :-(

    what a sweet girl. {{hugs}}

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    heaven needed another bully angel...

    i am so sorry... i love her picture ... it looks like she is looking at bdw !

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    sincerely, christine

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    dear jacinda......

    i am so sorry to read of bella's passing. you made her life complete and she felt safe and secure enough to say goddbye in peace and happiness. she will watch over you forever!

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    Sorry for your loss

    Bella is and was a sweet angel. Her story brought tears to my eyes because of what she must have went through, but also because I know she found happiness, peace and love in her final years. I'm sorry for your loss.

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    oh I'm so sorry.

    You gave her a wonderful life in your home and heart.  I'm so sorry to read about her passing.  She was a beautiful girl.

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    My swimming bully buddy!

    My swimming bully buddy!

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    I'm so sorry!

    `Please take my deepest condolences. Heaven has one more star now. RIP sweet Bella.

    Suse & Lulu/Germany

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