Sad News about Pat (and Traveler)!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Many times on DoodleKisses we make friends and then they are on here less and less and we wonder where they went or what happened to them.  One of the DK members I had the good fortune to meet because my daughter somehow ended up living in the same town was Pat (and Traveler).  We had the best time and laughed like old friends.  My daughter, who teases me all the time that DK is a cult, went along with me to meet Pat and even she admitted Pat seemed very normal and nice for another cult member.  Pat’s dog, Traveler, was a sweetie, slightly ball obsessed, and very devoted to Pat.

 

One day out of the blue Pat contacted a small group of members to tell us she was terminally ill.  The prognosis was bad.  Not much time to live with or without treatment.  Out of respect for Pat we kept that news to ourselves, but tried to stay in touch with her and cheer her up the best we could.  Over time we heard less and less from Pat and the last couple of messages I sent her went unanswered.

 

Karen (and Jack) helped me locate her daughters on Facebook and tonight I received a message back from her daughter Jennifer that Pat passed away from cancer on August 15.  As I write this, Vern is sleeping next to me with his paw on my chest and is a great reminder to me what we all have in common….our love of our dogs.  My heart always goes out to the dogs left behind and the heartache and confusion they must feel to lose their person.  For that reason, I was so relieved to hear from Jennifer that Traveler has found the absolute best home.  He is now living with Pat’s next door neighbor, a young woman who adores him and Jennifer states he has bonded well with her and it has been a great match.

 

I am going to post a couple of fun discussions we had at Pat’s expense. She had a wonderful sense of humor and I won’t forget her.  It just reminds me again that I  have made some wonderful and lasting friendships on a site I joined simply because I got a Doodle. 

http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/dk-people-are-the-nicest-p...

http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/toadgate-for-pat-and-traveler

http://www.doodlekisses.com/profiles/blogs/another-dk-member-checke...

P.S. Her daughter was fine with me posting a discussion on DK.  I know Pat had lots of friends here.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Such sad news, I had no idea.  Thank you Laurie for posting this. I will miss our Pat. I'm glad Traveler is in a loving home. Thank you Laurie for reminding us of the good memories.  RIP dear DK friend. 

[Carol and Banjo]

This is such sad news.    I'm glad Traveler has found a new home that Pat would approve of.    Thank you for posting this for all of us and for being there for her.     Rest in peace Pat.

[Wendy and Myla]

Such sad news - Pat participated in so many discussions and was always upbeat -  I had never heard of a dog named "Traveler" before I came on DK and "met" Pat and Traveler - absolutely love the name and so glad that Traveler has a home that Pat would approve of. I'm sure that it made Pat more at peace when her time was coming to an end.  Thanks for letting us know Laurie.  Rest in Peace Pat.

[Jennifer and Jack]

I am so sorry to hear of her passing..... I lost touch with her ..... She was so nice ...

[BG and Gavin]

Such sad news.  Pat was always an upstanding individual and I adored Traveler's name, as well as his beautiful lavender coat. I am happy to hear Trav is doing well in his new home. RIP dear Pat.

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Laurie ~ It is so sad when friends pass.  Nice to hear handsome Traveler has a wonderful forever home.  Rest in peace Pat.

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

Laurie,  thanks for letting us know about Pat, I've been wondering how she was. She had the best sense of humor,  she will be missed. I'm so glad that Traveler has a great home.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Thank you so much for posting this.  I knew Pat was ill and hadn't heard from her for such a long time that I assumed the worst, but hoped that I had just missed her posts. I am so glad to hear that Traveler has a wonderful new home as this would be my greatest worry also. 

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

To Everyone, I am reading all of the comments and it is so nice to see all the love for Pat on DK. 

[Charlotte and Bo]

Thank you for posting this sad news Laurie.  Although I didn't know Pat she seemed from her posts to be a person well worth knowing.  My thoughts are with her family and friends and I am happy to hear that Traveler will be loved and well taken care of until he finds her again.

[Becka]

I am so sorry to hear this. Thanks for this lovely tribute to Pat--she will be missed.

[Gail and Bailey]

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Thank you for letting us know. Wonderful to know that Traveler has a new loving home.