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.
Condolences on your loss.
A wonderful tribute to your companion. You may be interested in Rainbow Bridge (http://rainbowsbridge.com/). When our little rabbit passed away, we put a memorial there where our friends everywhere could see it online.
15 years is a long time; you were blessed.
A prayer and a hug of comfort for you. I am so sorry, I know how you feel. I lost my Toby in Jan.
REH,
I’m so sorry. My wife and I lost my dog of 12 years at Christmas 2008, and her beloved Sheltie four months ago. We loved your remark about Lola being a “person in a fur suit.”
Prayers going up!
Hoss
REH,
I’m so sorry. My wife and I lost my dog of 12 years at Christmas 2008, and her beloved Sheltie four months ago. We loved your remark about Lola being a “person in a fur suit.”
Prayers going up!
Hoss
How wonderful for you to have found that of love, affection, and companionship. I pray that you will be blessed again.
She lived a good life and had her best friend at her side when it was time to go. What a wonderful dog!
J6P and Ranger
"Out of all God's creatures, dogs are no doubt the best at teaching us loyalty, being faithful to their masters through both the good times and the bad. Indeed, if we could always be as supportive of each other as our hounds are to us, earth would be a lot more like heaven" --Tom O'Toole, "From Tilly to Eternity."
I am so sorry you lost your furbaby. It is so hard to lose them. :(
Thanks for sharing everything about your dog. Sounds like she was a real blessing, and did so much good in just a few years. R.I.P.
Oh no, Ex-h, I am so truly sorry. Thank you so much for letting me know. Being a cat shelter of sorts, I know how hard it is to lose one, especially after 15 years. They say it’s even harder than to lose humans, in a sense, because the only emotion you ever had with your canine (or feline) companion was love.
I am grieving with you. I will light a candle for dear, beloved Lola today.
I'll say a little prayer for your comfort and healing.
You gave Lola a good doggie life.
I’m very sorry for the loss of your beloved companion
Your tribute is wonderful.
I’m a Fellow sufferer of “lost my best friend” syndrome.
Prayers for you in your grief.
She was beautiful. I can see her personality and how great she was. I am so sorry for your loss. Been there and now we have four rescues that we love dearly.
(They all love air-conditioning and chicken jerkey). Heh.
I felt the same thing after losing “the best dog in the world”,
After a week of crying, I adopted 2 more.
I’m sorry to hear of the loss of your dear friend Lola. Best friends are the hardest to lose. Thanks for telling us the story of Lola. This story tells us a lot about you too.
Yes, that was a great comfort to me...and her last “gift” to me.
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