Dolly Hooyman: February 1997-March 2007

Sandishooligans · March 24, 2007, 02:46:52 PM

Dearest friends,

We sadly tell you that we had to let our dear Dolly go today. The decline in her health was borne out, as the x-rays taken today showed a mass in her liver and other things happening in her gut. She was our brave sweet girl to the end, and went to sleep without one little whimper.

The decision was very hard. They could have done test after test to determine what the mass in her was but it would have only lead to a diagnosis. Not a cure. Dolly really was ready to go, we feel. She was not eating and yet was bloated like a balloon. She didn't even raise her head to us today when we readied her for her final ride to the vet.

This is a hard loss for us. I know that many of you knew our Dolly. She was one sweet li'l Grub who was, indeed, loved by us and many of you here, too.

Sweet Dolly, rest in peace.

Sandi and Mark

MyLittleBoo · March 24, 2007, 02:52:45 PM

Sandi & mark~ You are all in our prayers today!!

We are soo sorry to hear about Dolly... This is heartbreaking... I am at a loss for words... I haven't been on this board for long, but she seemed to me a wonderful little angel.... Emmy will always look up to her I am sure, as I cannot get her to quit grubbing... Godspeed sweet Dolly, you will be greatly missed by all!!! My Boo will welcome you home... Prayers, rays & lots of puppy kisses coming your way from Idaho....

I will light a candle right now... With love and tears ~ Tara & EmmyLou

Valerie · March 24, 2007, 03:42:11 PM

I am sitting here with tears in my eyes. I am so sorry for your loss.

Rest in peace, Dolly.

Love,
Cookie and Valerie

Ruth in MT · March 24, 2007, 03:53:56 PM

Dear Sandi and Mark,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your sweet Dolly.

TerriL · March 24, 2007, 03:59:40 PM

Oh Sandi, I am so terribly sorry to hear this news. My heart is just breaking for your family. Please know that we are there for you. Dolly will be missed so very very much. Hugs to you all and special belly rubs to Madaroo.

Roberta · March 24, 2007, 04:13:16 PM

Love and Hugs to a you both at this time. Nothing anyone can say at the moment helps, we are all here for you's.
Love Roberta, Nick and monsters.

DeeanDave · March 24, 2007, 04:29:59 PM

Sandi, Mark, and Madderoo ~~ Our hearts ache and tears fall as we read of Dolly going to the Bridge. She will always be in your hearts ..... and ours.....and know that she will be watching over you. Prayers and hugs to you........we're here for you. God-Speed, Dolly-Angel.....We love you. Dee, Dave, Sarge & Looie

Merion · March 24, 2007, 05:05:07 PM

We are so sorry to hear about Dolly. The girls have given us all so much enjoyment with their adventures. Sending

and

to you all.
Merion & the ZZ's

Frankys_mom · March 24, 2007, 05:16:32 PM

Our family is terribly sorry for your loss. Sending lots of prayers your way.

Rich · March 24, 2007, 05:36:25 PM

Our hearts go out to your family - we always enjoyed the stories about Dolly and felt she was one of our Wiener Writings extended family. While we know that no words can help, know also that we so wish that they could.

Dee Dee and Hallie · March 24, 2007, 05:43:44 PM

Oh Sandy. I couldn't believe this when I read your news. I had a terrible feeling about Dolly's symptoms, they were very close to what happened with my Dad's Jody. But I didn't expect this awful news today. I am so sorry...and am so glad I was one of the privileged ones from this board who had the honor to meet beautiful Dolly the Grub. Many prayers for you and Mark and Maddie. Really wish there were more we could do to help you through this hard time.

Teresa · March 24, 2007, 06:06:47 PM

I am so sorry for what you are feeling and going through today. Having gone through the same thing twice before, I know the pain and helplessness you felt, and the loss you are feeling now. I also know, that Dolly, without being her usual "grubby" self, wouldn't be Dolly at all. You are right, she let you know it was time and you took her cue and did what she asked. That was greatest final gift you could give to her. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through the next few days and weeks. Please give many belly rubs to Maddie. I know she must be lost right now without her sister.

Doxherding Karen · March 24, 2007, 06:22:43 PM

Sandi, Mark and Madderoo - Our hearts here at The Herd go out to you and yours. Guinness lost his best friend Cooper, (the border collie/lab Wiener Wannabe) just last September, and having Merlin, Beau and Roscoe join The Herd has been a great comfort to me and to him.

Remember, heaven is where all the dogs who ever loved you will be waiting at the gate!

Karen and The Herd

doxielady5569128 · March 24, 2007, 06:45:06 PM

I am so sorry to hear about Dolly!! I will be praying for you and your family. Porky Pie sends lots of love and licks to Maderoo.

Barb · March 24, 2007, 07:24:11 PM

Sandi and Mark,
I am so sorry...so so sorry...I can't hardly type - I am crying so hard.....it is such a shock when they go so quickly. I know you both are devestated. You did the right thing for your baby girl - the final loving act as parents - to let her go to a place where she is running around and getting into everything.

Dolly was a special girl to all of us - she will be greatly missed - my heart goes out to you - the next days, weeks, months will be hard - but we are here for you - when you need us.

Hugs to you Sandi - the big bed will be very lonely tonight.....I just can't believe she is gone.

Love,
Barb

Kari · March 24, 2007, 08:02:15 PM

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers! I was so sorry to hear this. Please let us know if we can do anything for you and your family!

Brekkesmom · March 24, 2007, 08:14:08 PM

Oh, my! I am crying with you! Sweet little Dolly? I am so sorry that you had to send her off to the Bridge and I am proud that you knew it was time to send her off in dignity! We who have met Dolly mourn with you. Brekke sends slurpy kisses to you, Mark, and Maddie. Tell Maddie Brekke knows what it's like to lose a sissie and be the only doglet.

LUVMYGUNNER · March 24, 2007, 08:41:21 PM

So sorry for your lose. Rest in peace pretty girl.

papbouv · March 24, 2007, 09:10:19 PM

Extreamly sorry for your great loss got shivers when I read you post it is so very hard to lose a Fur Kid I still miss my Jake, You did the best thing you could do for her it is so hard you never know if they are in pain or not so it was for the best.Hugs & Prayers to all of your family.
Papbouv

cheryl186 · March 25, 2007, 07:55:38 AM

So very sorry to hear about Dolly. Our hearts go out to you all at this time. God Bless you all and know that Dolly loved you very much and knew how much you loved her. She is running and playing at the Bridge now. One day you will all see her again...

Mike · March 25, 2007, 09:01:57 AM

My heart goes out to you and Mark. I enjoyed being able to meet Miss Dolly and Maddie. Everytime I eat some shortbread I remember her enjoying a piece as well.

Beth · March 25, 2007, 09:05:29 AM

Sandy,

I'm so sorry to hear this news about Dolly. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Beth & Chilie

roisinmarie · March 25, 2007, 09:10:51 AM

i have tears in my eyes it is always hard to lose a animal they become part of the family don't they. my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time lots of love bruno and roisinxxx

Delia and girls · March 25, 2007, 09:40:22 AM

Sandi, Mark and Maddie,

So sorry to hear this. Like everyone else, it took me by surprise. I applaud you for having the courage to send her to the Bridge with dignity and not keeping her because it made YOU feel better. May we all have that courage when the time comes.

Thoughts and prayers coming from Texas. I'm so sorry.

David C. · March 25, 2007, 09:43:38 AM

Sandi and Mark,

We are so sorry to hear about Dolly's passing. Having heard about all the stories of Dolly the Grub it was if we knew her, even though we never met her. You absolutely made the right decision to send Dolly on to the Bridge. We faced very similar circumstances with Rudy in his final days. Sending rays and prayers your family's way.

David, Margie, Jessica, Zora & Zeke

papbouv · March 25, 2007, 01:32:15 PM

I think it is amazing how they let us know when it is time its like they know we can do something for them they always know Mom & Dad can take care of them no matter what. I for one am glad we have that option for them I spent many years in hospitals watching humans go though terrible pain,laying their being vegetables and allot more in away we treat our Fur Kids better than humans but I also saw greed in family's& fighting among family's too so understand why they have the laws they do.
Know you will be very sad they leave a great hole in our hearts when they leave us it has to be true they meet us at Rainbow Bridge in the future.
Papbouv

PattyInAK · March 25, 2007, 01:45:54 PM

I couldn't believe it when I read the news about Dolly. What a sweet girl she was, and you guys were great parents to her. You did the right thing in helping her to go. Its never easy, and its always so sad when you have to say goodbye, but its your final gift to Dolly. Lots of folks here know what you are going thru right now and you know that we understand and are here to help in anyway that we can. Rest in peace Dolly.

Jeri · March 26, 2007, 09:26:21 AM

Sandy,

We are so sorry. Our thoughts are with you.

Jenny G · March 26, 2007, 10:15:27 AM

Oh no! I am so sorry for your loss, Sandi. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Lots of hugs coming to you.

dotzmom · March 26, 2007, 10:21:38 AM

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
WE'LL BE SAYING A PRAYER FOR ALL OF YOU.
I KNOW THE PAIN ALL TOO WELL BUT
REMEMBER WHAT A GREAT LIFE YOU GAVE
YOUR BABY DOG AND HOW HAPPY SHE MADE YOU.

GOD BLESS YOU,

LISA W.
DOTTIE 4 YRS ~ FRANKIE 2 YRS
ALONG WITH A ZOO OF CATS & BIRDS

Dachsmack · March 26, 2007, 12:03:41 PM

Sandy,

I'm so sorry to hear about Dolly. Do you think it possible that Ivan and Dolly could have met by chance today at the Rainbow Bridge?

MindyKay · March 26, 2007, 01:26:29 PM

So sorry to hear about Dolly's passing. Rays and prayers from Iowa are on the way.

Cheryl · March 26, 2007, 06:23:11 PM

Sandi..so sorry for your loss of sweet Dolly.. I don't post much on here but I've read all the stories about her and enjoyed every one of them...she will be missed greatly..my thoughts and prayers are with you

Cheryl ...Mom of Abby & Roxie

Dianne · March 27, 2007, 03:37:16 PM

Condolences from our family to yours. With a 16 year old fur child of our own we understand what you are going through.

I'm sure she's basking in the warm sunshine at the bridge with Max, Bambam, Ladybug...and all the other loved ones.

Cocoa, Patches, Dianne & Ken

April · March 28, 2007, 02:03:39 PM

OH no! I've been away for a while and didn't know anything was wrong! It sounds like it all happened relatively quickly so she didn't suffer and knew she was loved until she passed. My thoughts are with you and yours.

Jen · March 29, 2007, 06:17:22 AM

Sandi,

I am so sorry for your loss :(

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family!

Hugs
Jen & the Crew

Dolly Hooyman: February 1997-March 2007

Sandishooligans