Sweet GracieDoodle Passed Away February 21, 2018

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

With sad heartbreaking news our sweet beautiful intelligent silly best friend passed away from bloat 2 months shy of her 11th birthday.  She was the love of our life and moving on has been so hard.  I haven't posted in years on DK and just now have figured out how to get back to posting.  I did inform some of the people I know here through Facebook.  Graciedoodle was in the best of health, perfect athletic weight and very agile.  We have known about bloat since the day we brought her home so always took the necessary precautions against playing or activities after eating or drinking.  Our vet told us it can happen in older deep chested dogs due to the lenghtening of muscles and ligaments the stomach can get sloppy and sway around more.  Just a quick movement as jumping up on the bed or turning wrong can cause bloat (hard to believe it is that easy).  Gracie died in my arms at 3 am on the way to the ER.  

We now are waiting for a new little girl to be born any day.  I know it is soon but when you both are in your 70s you need to not spend time "thinking about it".  We loved Graciedoodle so much and need to keep loving a beautiful Doodle girl.

WE WERE THREE HEARTS BEATING AS ONE!!  

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I am so sorry Nancie and you know that I know your pain all too well. I hope they are together at the Bridge, sharing their tennis balls. Our two sweet blonde beauties.

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

So sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet Gracie Doodle.  She was so beautiful and may she rest in peace.  I understand why you cannot live without a doggie - my husband and I are the same way.  Our first doodle Charlie Brown helped us get through the death of our standard poodle.  Best wishes during this difficult time.

[J and Riley (and Luna)]

I'm so sorry, hugs to you.  

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Nancie, may your new pup have a personality all her own, but remind you of Gracie in some loving ways.  That way it helps keep the connection going....   PS when you get this little one spayed, you can have the vet perform a procedure that ensures that they can't get bloat. 

[Stella]

Oh, I'm so very sorry to hear your sad news. Hugs to you guys. 

[Debbie and Toby]

I am so sorry to hear this. Beautiful girl! Rest in peace, sweet GracieDoodle!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Nanci,  I am so sorry to hear about your sweet Gracie.  May she rest in peace.  A new doodle girl will help to heal your heart.

[Stacy]

I'm so sorry to hear this. It's so heartbreaking to lose them.

[Adina P]

Hugs to you.