Thank you everyone for showing such kindness and love for my friend & family after the loss of their doodle Bella

[Colleen, Jake & Baxter]

A Terrible Loss-

My heart goes out to my dear friend and fellow DRC foster mom Diane and her family. Her Bella (picture below – white doodle on the left) is leaving this life very shortly if not already. Bella vomited this morning and peed orange urine and the whites of her eyes were yellow. They rushed her to the vet. After a very long and expensive day and a trip to another emergency vet to do an ultra-sound it was determined that she was in liver failure and there was nothing that could be done.

Bella is between 3 and 5 years old. Diane adopted her from a lab rescue in Kentucky. She and her girls originally wanted a puppy advertised on the rescue’s website. They fell in love with the doodle puppy but this white very dirty, scraggly and fearful dog caught Diane’s eye. Who would want to adopt this dog? Well, Diane spoke to her daughters and while they really wanted the puppy-they decided on Bella (her new name) instead. You see, Diane had already raised a family of boys but on a mission trip to the Ukraine fell in love with 3 girls (siblings) in 3 different orphanges. (It is quite a story) They are now Diane’s daughters.

Bella in her very short life became a BEAUTIFUL beloved dog of her family. Bella unfortunately was still very fearful of people but not her own. My own Baxter loved racing around the yard with her as she so enjoyed playing chase and they were doing it together just this week.

Diane and her girls have fostered over 20 doodles in the past 2 years for the DRC. I am so in awe and have been so amazed at the transformation that takes place in these doodles after she and her girls are done with them. I know that there are many, many families that now have a doodle because of Diane and her girls. They adopted another DRC doodle, Obie, because she and her girls loved him so much.

I would so appreciate your thoughts and prayers for Diane and her family as they grieve the sudden loss of their special Bella. Diane has been such a good friend to me and to the DRC and has always extended a helping hand whenever I needed it. I mourn with you my friend and my love, prayers, and condolences are extended to you and your girls.

 

Bella and her brothers.

[Pam & Trixie]

I am so sorry to hear this.  I will keep Diane & Her family in my thoughts

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

Losing a beloved pet is always hard, but when it's so quick and unexpected it's even more tragic.  I'm adding my thoughts and prayers for friends and family.

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Hugs and prayers to this special family going through such sadness.

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Sending thoughts and prayers for Diane and her family for the sudden loss of sweet Bella.

[ERIC A. NATER]

So sorry for your loss, and thankful for all the good work you do saving Doodles.

[Jennifer and Jack]

My love and prayers to everyone..She sounds like an amazing women!!!

[Jazz & Jane]

Bella will remember the mom that was her angel -- Diane. 

Bless this whole family, and heal their broken hearts with happy memories of fun times with Bella. 

[Cathy, Fozzie & Shaggy]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious doodle girl. Hopefully fond memories of her will comfort you all in the days to come.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Hugs and prayers to Diane and her family and friends. So sorry and sad to hear of Bella's passing.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

I am so sorry to hear this. Hugs and prayers for this very special family and beautiful Bella.  What a wonderful gift they gave to Bella -- a home and love. 

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Thank you so much for posting this for her.  I am so sorry about Bella.  I am glad that Diane and her daughters gave her such a loving home.

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

I'm a bit late in reading this, Colleen, but want you to know how sorry I am for Diane and her family!  We lost our first doodle, Tahoe, way too early also, so I know first-hand the hurt and loss that they are feeling.  I will include them in my prayers.  Hugs to you for being there for them and helping them thru this heart-breaking experience!