11/06/08
In loving memory, our first born and
very special Spanky x Tawny daughter, Mollie, who is loved by her dear parents
Cliff and Shirley. We are so very sorry for your loss.
The Gift of
Life By Shirley Hardesty
To Dr. Nick Neutzling, DVM
Animal Medical Clinic of Gulf Gate; Dr. Heidi
Ward, DVM Gulf coast Oncology/Internal Medicine; Dr.
David Doyens, DVM Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Sarasota; and
any Vets or staff that contributed to Mollie’s excellent care.
One
year ago on the morning of January 28th, 2005, Mollie was in severe pain
and bleeding internally. Her gums and tongue had turned white and her eyes
were glazed over. She lay in my arms, very close to dying, as we drove to
Sarasota
hoping Dr Nick would be there. By the Grace of God he was arriving very
early for surgery, but not expecting Mollie for surgery.
Working
alone, Dr. Nick attempted to stabilize Mollie, as we comforted her. As his
staff came in, they began quickly taking X-rays and Ultra sounds. Dr. Nick
consulted with Dr. Heidi Ward, Internal Medicine Veterinarian as to what
Mollie’s options might be. She was in agreement Laparotomy/Exploratory
surgery was her only option. At the time of surgery, she was bleeding
profusely from a badly bruised and swollen liver and gall bladder. Dr.
Nick gave us little or no encouragement for several days after the
surgery.
Mollie
was unable to take anything by mouth for eleven days, after which time she
developed Pancreatis. Dr. Ward treated her for this condition. She
performed Ultra Sounds and administered heavy medications for 24 hours. If
she responded to treatment, she thought
Mollie should go home for a
short visit. Those 16 hours were very frightening. We were very anxious to
return her to their care in the morning and she was anxious to go back to
them.
She
spent nine days in a bassinet at Dr. Nick’s office and 11 nights at the
Emergency Veterinary Clinic where she received one on one care and lots of
love. The Emergency Vet Clinic encouraged us to visit Mollie any hour
during the night, which we did.
Mollie
was so sick there were times we considered to let her go. But Dr. Nick
insisted she was a fighter with a will to live and he would do whatever it
took for this to happen. Mollie never hesitated to return to any of their
offices. She was a very sick dog for many months. With the prayers of our
entire community, Dr. Nick’s skills and encouragement, Mollie did
persevere. One year later, Mollie wants to thank everyone for her GIFT OF
LIFE.
On
November 6, 2008, God decided that our dear Mollie needed to come be with
Him and his other beloved furry friends.
Rainbow
Bridge
When
an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet
goes to
Rainbow
Bridge
.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run
and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and
comfortable.
All the animals that had been ill and old are restored to health and
vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just
as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each
miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops
and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body
quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green
grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet,
you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy
kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and
you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from
your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross
Rainbow
Bridge
together .... In loving memory of Mollie and Dr.
Nick. They are forever loved.
