Hannah

The Greatest Dog in the World!

This is a picture of Hannah. She is the greatest. She won't be with us much longer as cancer is claiming another victim. Her time with us is short. I created this web page as a tribute to her. Before I had met her, quite a few years ago, dogs were just nice pets that people had. They were just there. But Hannah changed all that. I learned so much from her. Imagine the animals that people take for granted taught me something! She taught me about love. She showed me that you can actually really feel love for an animal. From this I learned that you could love someone who was adopted as much as your own. Let's face it, we adopt dogs. I now look at all dogs differently. They aren't just there anymore. They are wonderful animals. They have personalities, and they really are our best friends. I often feel that they are more human than a lot of people. I will end this tribute by giving a simple THANK YOU to the most wonderful dog I have ever known. Thanks Hannah, you have given me more that I could ever repay. I LOVE YOU!!!!

My heart is broken. Hannah passed away today 9/6/99. A piece of me is gone. She will live in my heart forever. I will miss her!!

Even the clouds cried.....

November 22, 1999  It has been a couple of months since Hannah passed away.  I am still sad over losing her.  She will always have a special place in my heart.  I often sit and think of all the fun we had.  There are so many wonderful memories.  She is truly more human than most people I know.  I love you and miss you my puppy!

January 11, 2000  Some more time has passed.  The loss of my friend still hangs heavy in my heart.  I fondly remember the fun we had.  Thank you for all your love and friendship.  You are the best!

May 11, 2000 Even more time has passed.  I miss Hannah very much still.  I often think of her and the funny things she did.  I feel like she watches over me even now.  It is still very difficult when I do or see something that I know Hannah would have loved.  I am just extremely sad that our beloved friends are only with us for such a short time.

September 2000 from Hannah's Mom.... It is the one year anniversary of Hannah's death.  The daily crying over such a great loss has stopped, but my memories of her both happy and so bravely fighting a painful illness are still fresh and able to start the never ending tears of grief I feel.  She had such a beautiful and docile personality.  I miss her companionship and devotion the most.  I miss having her run with me when I leave a room making even little things seem exciting.  When I see pet owners treating their older pets like it is just another day, I wish I could make them see the importance of spending more time with their precious pet before time stills away the paws and kisses.  Even a year later if I could have one thing it would be MORE TIME.  Hannah you are loved   still.....

January, 2001  Even more time has passed.  I still miss Hannah very much.  I find that there are many times during the day that I am reminded of her.  I have found that there are a lot of Golden Retrievers used in television commercials, and magazine ads.  So I see alot of them, which remind me of Hannah.  She will always have a very special place in my heart always.

September, 2001  from Hannah's Mom... It doesn't seem like it could possibly be 2 years since Hannah has died, but it is true. She left a great big hole in my heart for wet noses and furry kisses.  I miss her funny ways and demanding time keeping (8 o'clock bedtime and don't be late) attitude. I miss her companionship AND STILL TWO YEARS LATER I CRY WHEN I TYPE THIS. Peace Hannie

November, 2001 from Hannah's Mom... I am finally brave enough to watch the video tape of Hannah's last days.  Calling her my puppy and watching her lovingly give her paw and kisses tears at my heart.  Now since time has passed, I see how sick she was then and still willing to please.  Her death was so very painful, but I would not trade knowing her to avoid that pain.  When songs tell of undying love and best friends, I will always think of Hannie, my pal.

March, 2004  Hannah has been gone for some time now.  She is still in our hearts.  We still think of her everyday.  For those of you who have lost a dear friend, consider doing what we have done.  We have decided to help those less fortunate dogs.  We joined our local humane society and foster dogs and do some work for them.  This way we can give back to our friends....even if it's just a little.

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