This is our Maggie Mae. I wanted her LONG before she came into our lives. As a young girl, my family had a beautiful German Shepherd that had had a litter of pups. All of the pups were given away but one. A sweet solid black pup. I vaguely remember the neighborhood children coming over for the big arrival of all of the puppies and seeing the only black one born, all of us wanted to keep her. We had gone on a trip to visit my grandparents and upon our return both Princess, the German Shepherd and the little black pup were gone. I saw neither again and never knew (until many years later) what had really happened to them. I just knew they were gone and I wanted that black pup back. I told stories of her to my young girls to the point that even they wanted a black pup too. When she finally arrived, Maggie Mae fit into our family as if she had been there from back when I was just a little girl.
She was the most amazing Black Lab and graced us with more than 14 years of love, lessons, and memories.
Miss her terribly.
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Sure looks she was a sweet dog. I have a black lab /chow who loves to love. Something special about a lab. I like your blog.
Thank you Caroline. Labs are amazing. They have a special place in my heart. : )
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Aww..Hugs to you. Nothing compares to the love of a dog, in particularly a lab. They just love, LOVE!!
I lost my black shepherd to bone cancer. I still choke up almost 4 years later. But, I also have a 14 year old lab. Her name is Beauty but should have been “Love”. I know we will be saying goodbye sooner than later but am grateful for all she’s meant to us.
You are so kind. Labs love so completely. I am sorry to hear about your shepherd. It is so hard to say good bye. I am hoping that Beauty has many good days and moments left. : ) Each moment is a gift!
What a sweetheart! I know what it’s like. Having to put my adorable Idgy down after 16 years was so heartbreaking. But caring for her as attentively as I did during the last 12 months while she declined may have been one of the most selfless things I have ever done. I’m sure she taught me more than I taught her. Still haven’t figured out why dogs live such short lives.
Thank you so much. Mags was a sweetie…very regal too. I am so sorry to hear about your Idgy. It is such a terrible thing to have to go through. We really are given a gift when we are blessed with the companionship of a dog. They teach us so much in so little time. I just wish there was more time…I know I most assuredly need to learn more!
What a great photo and I can understand how Maggie will be in your heart forever! Dogs are prime examples of what it means to give unconditional love.
Thank you. You are so very right. There is no other way a dog can love…they do so unconditionally. Love them!
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Oh, hello Maggie Mae pup! How pretty is she! I completely understand the love you have for her. It is hard to explain to someone who doesn’t feel that same attachment, but the hurt is strong. Seeing her face look at me literally has me in tears. I do believe we will see them again.
Thank you so much. She has definitely had an impact on our lives and leaves imprints and pawprints all over my heart. : ) I agree, we will see them again one day.
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