Posted on 08/07/2010 7:30:33 AM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie
"Lola "... Loyal, conservative Canine Freeper and dedicated K-9 companion of Recovering Ex-Hippie, passed away August 3."
I am heartbroken that my wonderful doggie, Lola, died Tuesday morning. She was 15 years old and had been adopted from the Doggie Orphanage in Cleveland. She then moved with me to Jacksonville, FL.
Always a Patriotic Pupster, Lola was called upon by the CIA after 9-11 to break up “Terrorist Squirrel Cells “ in our woods….a calling she dedicated herself to with great enthusiasm. She was the mascot for a fund drive to raise money for the New Orleans Humane society during Katrina.
In 2004, she campaigned along with Freeper Chieftain’s canine, Brenda, for George Bush. Lola also campaigned for Sarah Palin’s VP run with her sign “Pets for Palin”.
She was a big fan of Free Republic, especially the Doggie Ping and the Live “24” TV show thread!
Lola was also a therapy dog and helped many people with emotional problems as my co-therapist. She was a participant in group therapy, child therapy and even on occasion, marital therapy. In 2007 she was called to duty at the Lake City, FL VA Hospital to mentor veterans in the Substance Abuse Residential Program, visiting the unit several days a week. The veterans delighted in Lola, and knew whatever they confided in her would be kept totally confidential. She touched so many lives!
Lola was my faithful companion for 15 years. I learned much about love and loyalty, honesty and compassion from this Person in a Fur Coat. In the last year, Lola had problems with arthritis…we made adjustments in our lifestyle. Freeper Chieftain often had to come over and help me get her to the vet. Her difficulties increased in the last few months. I learned that love sees “the other“ as “perfect“ no matter their frailties, and they are as “beautiful” as ever, maybe more , as the years go on.
On the morning of her last day, she lay there sleeping while I sat there petting her, and comforting her….then she just stopped breathing and was gone.
This is when you learn the value of true friends. My friends, Glenda, Kim, and Jane came to console me. Then our good friend, master finishing carpenter and true conservative, Terry, built a light maple coffin for Lola. Terry and Freeper Chieftain helped me bury her Tuesday night….and now it is very quiet and I miss Lola so much.
Please say a prayer for her and for me, or chant. Thanks for listening to my grief.
What a sweet pup!! I’m so sorry.
A special thanks to Freeper Chieftain for putting this thread with pictures together for me so that I could post it.
He truly knows what the spiritual meaning of Friendship is and lives it everyday!
You must be devastated. Thanks for sharing her story with us. I hope you will find another dog to rescue and share your life with. Regards.
Condolences.
Sorry to hear about your loss.
I’m so sorry REH. I know how hard it is to lose a loved pet.
Sorry for the loss of your friend. I know how painful it can be, to lose an animal you’ve grown so attached to. I’m so sorry.
Sorry to hear.
It’s a wonderful gift to have such a companion.
I’m glad she did not suffer and you were able to be of comfort to her in her time of passing.
...take comfort in knowing she was well cared for.....rescued by someone who was able to take care of her so many years. You did an excellent job and I’m sure she was very thankful and showed it in many ways.
So sorry for your loss, but what a beautiful story you have shared. If you haven’t read “Rescuing Sprite” by Mark Levin I highly recommend it, and you may want to post your story of Lola on his website he has a page for pet stories and is very supportive of shelters. God Bless!
Ping.
There must be something wrong with my computer...the screen’s all blurry.
God bless you, REH. All good doggies go to heaven, I’m certain.
The heartache will go away with time, but the memories won’t.
btt
Thank you...That is so beautiful!!! I will keep this...I have never seen this pic.
I am so sorry for your loss—and as a dog owner/lover, I can really feel for you. It’s great that you rescued this beauty and saved her from who knows what horrors, and maybe one day you will be able to rescue another sweetheart.
Lola will always be with you & one day - she'll guide you to the right doggie to mend your heart & share your life in the same way that she did.
((((HUGS))))
What a beautiful tribute to Lola.
What a beautiful girl. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss.
Godspeed Lola.
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