Ilsa

Delia and girls · March 05, 2009, 05:03:02 PM

Ilsa lost her battle with cancer last night.
18 Nov.1999 - 4 Mar.2009.
Our sweet girl will remain a bright glow in our hearts until we can join her again.
Ron and Delia

Marcia from MI · March 05, 2009, 05:41:53 PM

Eddie and I are so sorry, but she is chasing rabbits at the bridge with my Sam.

DeeanDave · March 05, 2009, 05:46:52 PM

Our hearts are saddened by Ilsa's passage to the Bridge. We are honored to have known Ilsa and have her visit us with Delia, DeeDee and Hallie in September 2008. Ilsa was a sweet girl. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Delia, Ron and Gretchen. God-Speed, Ilsa-Angel. Dee, Dave, Sarge & Duggie

Clarese · March 05, 2009, 06:30:49 PM

I'm so sorry, Delia and Ron. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet Ilsa - she was a wonderful, sweet girl. I will always remember her with a smile.

LUVMYGUNNER · March 05, 2009, 07:55:55 PM

RIP beautiful girl.

Rich · March 05, 2009, 09:28:34 PM

Words cannot reduce the grief at a time like this. She was loved, she will live forever in your hearts. We are so sorry. Farewell Ilsa.

papbouv · March 05, 2009, 10:08:48 PM

May Ilsa Rest in Peace so very sorry for your loss Hugs.Papbouv

sollysmom · March 06, 2009, 07:10:15 AM

I am so sorry to hear of Ilsa's passing. Know that she was met at the Bridge by all our companions that went before her. They are all now playing and running around pain free waiting for us. Do remember all the good times you shared with Ilsa, it does help.

Darcel

peterparker · March 06, 2009, 07:30:00 AM

So, so sorry for your lose. RIP Ilsa.

AnnieofNJ · March 06, 2009, 07:38:33 AM

Oh Ron & Delia, I am so sorry to hear of Ilsa passing. May you both find comfort in the memories of happy times spent with her.
Godspeed sweet Ilsa-Angel

Annie & the New Jersey Doxie Gang

Kari · March 06, 2009, 08:03:33 AM

Words are hard to come by at times like this because nothing can lessen the grief you feel. We are thinking of you and are so sorry for your loss!

janetleej · March 06, 2009, 08:39:35 AM

So sorry for your grief and loss. I bet she was met there by my little wire-hair, Ted. Take comfort knowing she was loved and cared for in a way that most dogs do not experience in their lifetimes.

Janet

Merion · March 06, 2009, 09:41:21 AM

We are so sorry that Ilsa lost her fight so quickly but at least she didn't have a long lingering end.
We all know how much you loved her and she loved you.
Now she is running around with the others at the bridge and having fun with them til you are all together again.

Merion & the ZZ's

Mike · March 06, 2009, 09:43:35 AM

I had hoped this would not come so quickly. My heart goes out to you.

Spanish Teckels · March 06, 2009, 10:47:02 AM

Oh no, Delia, we´re so very saddened by your loss of Ilsa, we desperately hoped she would share many more happy days with you all. God speed, sweet girl and bless all those who shared your love.

cheryl186 · March 06, 2009, 12:38:35 PM

Delia and Ron, we are so very sorry to hear of Ilsa's passing. God speed sweet girl....Our hearts go out to you...God Bless.

Dee Dee and Hallie · March 06, 2009, 06:53:55 PM

I still can't believe this happened either she was so happy and healthy and still acting like a puppy right until the very end. It is so unfair she touched many lives and has left a huge hole.

Barb · March 07, 2009, 11:30:53 AM

I am at a loss for words. My tears are flowing, I just can't believe it. My heart hurts for you, I am so sorry. Godspeed sweet Ilsa, you will be greatly missed.

Ruth in MT · March 07, 2009, 12:18:12 PM

I am so sorry for your loss.
Mama always referred to Ilsa as ... "What a wire hair is supposed to look like"
Luv,
eLlIe and Ruth

Roberta · March 07, 2009, 04:24:30 PM

God speed wee girlie, and watch over your mum dad and sissie. Delia and Ron our hearts go out to you at this time wish I was closer to give you's a hug.
Know that we are all here when you need us.
god bless
roberta and nick

Sadiesmom · March 07, 2009, 08:13:50 PM

I am so sad to read this. Please know I will be praying for your hearts and thinking about you all....

Brekkesmom · March 07, 2009, 09:11:22 PM

OMG! I was just chatting with Nikki and she told me! I had been so involved with school work and I am so sorry I didn't scroll down and realize before now! Rest in peace, Ilsa! You were joined at the Bridge by our dearest and best who have gone on before us to a better place, and they will certainly show you all the best sunny beams to lie in, and the best grassy spots to play!

May your memories of Ilsa be strong ones and happy ones.
May the wind rise to meet her back.
May there always be a refreshing drink of water
whenever she is thirsty,
and may she always have someone to toss a toy
or throw a ball when she wants.

Kelly · March 08, 2009, 06:40:47 PM

:comfort:Rays coming from Kelly,Blusky&Manny in Illinois!

Madderoos Mom · March 08, 2009, 10:59:05 PM

How did I miss this? So sorry! Please accept our deepest sympathy. Ilsa will be missed. ((HUGS)) to you.

JetEd73 · March 09, 2009, 08:31:02 AM

I just saw this post. So sorry for you loss.

doxielady5569128 · March 09, 2009, 09:15:34 AM

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss!

Also sorry I didn't see this earlier.

Frankys_mom · March 09, 2009, 11:38:59 AM

I have been away for quite a while.... so I just read this....
My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult.

Dawn

Delia and girls · March 09, 2009, 01:00:00 PM

Thank you, everyone, for your kind words and thoughts. They truly mean more than you know. We are all doing as good as can be expected. Gretchen is doing the best. We let her sniff Ilsie when she was gone. When we got home, she gave the little doggie bed Ilsa last used a good, long sniff and then it was she said, "OK, what do we do now?" She's really loving being an only child. Seeing her happy has helped tremendously.

Ron and I are not faring as well. Luckily, we have each other. Just as we think we're doing OK, one of us just breaks down. But ... we have no choice but to live this life we didn't want - minus Ilsa Jo Johns. She is the third pup we've lost but the hardest, by far. The other 2 were 15 and 16 and, although we loved them dearly, there is something to be said about seeing them lose their hearing, sight, etc. It's like when the time came for them, they were ready - their little bodies had gone as far as they could. Ilsa, though, was 9 and still had so many good years in her. And ... it didn't help that she was acting perfectly normal until 5 hours before we took her to the vet. This was what I had hoped for her - that she would not know what was going on until it was too late. I'm hoping she never realized she was leaving us. But it was the hardest for us. She left a huge hole in our hearts. Ron and I are trying to concentrate on Gretchen and making HER life the best it could be. It's a nice distraction.

Again, thank you. It's nice to know some people truly understand. Farewell my sweet baby girl!

JetEd73 · March 09, 2009, 01:21:49 PM

Quote from: Delia and girls on March 09, 2009, 01:00:00 PM
. Ilsa, though, was 9 and still had so many good years in her.

I know what ya mean, Simon-Angel was only 11....I feel so cheated that I didn't get to keep him to 15-16.

Teresa · March 09, 2009, 07:23:49 PM

I'm so, so sorry to read this tonight. I've been offline a few days. I know that Ilsa is happy and carefree, but it doesn't make the hole in your heart any smaller. I'm just thankful she didn't suffer and was able to play and be happy until so close to the end.
Know that we are all here for you whenever you need us.

PattyInAK · March 09, 2009, 07:44:09 PM

I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Ilsa, she was such a darling little wheaton wire. Nothing can ease the pain of losing one of these little dogs, only time. Know that a lot of your friends here know what you are going thru and we are always here for you.

Beth · March 10, 2009, 05:53:07 AM

I am so sorry to hear about your dear Ilsa. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

TerriL · March 10, 2009, 10:04:19 AM

Delia,
I am so so sorry to hear this news. I don't know how I missed the post. Your girl will be missed. Please know that you are in my prayers.

MyLittleBoo · March 17, 2009, 11:37:18 PM

I too am very sorry I missed this... My heart goes out to you, Ron & Gretchen.

Please know you are in our prayers...

RestInPeace precious Ilsa, you will be greatly missed.. She was a beautiful girl Delia! Healing rays & hugs coming your way...

David C. · March 18, 2009, 09:08:47 PM

I can't believe I missed post this for so long. We're all so terribly sorry to hear of Ilsa's passing. We hope that the pain of her loss will eventually fade so that only the happy memories remain. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

scootersmom · March 23, 2009, 03:28:14 PM

Oh Delia...I am so, SO sorry. *massive hugs* You and Ron are two amazing, loving people...Ilsa was so lucky to be part of your family, just as you were blessed to have her. I know there's nothing I can say right now that will ease the grief, but please do know I am thinking of you, and that Scooter sends love and mostly-toothless kisses your way. Farewell, sweet Ilsa. You just know Sparky-Angel will be delighted to meet you on the Bridge.

Ilsa

Madderoos Mom