Your Pet's Age
She was 17 1/2 when she crossed the rainbow bridge in August 2016.
Your Pet's Breed
Long hair, mini Dachshund
How and when did you get your pet?
I saw this tiny girlie sitting in her water dish in a pet store window in 1999. Please don't judge me because at that time I had no idea of puppy mills (my fur son is a rescue and we actively support rescue causes). All I knew was pure and absolute love at first sight. It took 2 months, but on June 30, 1999 my fur daughter came home with me.
What does your pet like to do for fun?
Carmel loved her duck toys. She had several including her first toy, Duck, followed by Fluffy Duck, and Yucky Duck. Her friend, Patches, came to visit one evening. When Patches wasn't feeling well, my sweet girl went to her toy box and lined her ducks up in a row as an offering to Patches. Patches's mom and I still talk about Carmel putting her ducks in a row to help cheer up her friend.
Do you have anything else to share about your pet?
I never had human children, so Carmel was my world and my first born fur child. I was a helicopter mom to the nth degree. She was so beautiful and we were in need of extra money at the time so I entered her in a pet beauty contest. The picture here was her girlie girl photo and entry to the contest. The cash prize was to go into our "buy a house fund".
She clearly was the most beautiful of all of the contestants, but a turtle won because it turned out to be a paid popularity contest and I couldn't afford to buy her votes. I was devastated. Carmel took it all in her usual happy go lucky way.
In her memory, I lost my Carmel in August 2016, and in honor of her birthday, February 24, I am entering her in this contest. Hopefully she will win and have the much earned (albeit posthumous) glory of not only being the most beautiful pup, but the most loved fur girl in my world!
We love and miss you Carmel Marmel! May you always enjoy your eternal sunspot baby!
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Thanks for your vote for my girlie!
Carmel Ann's story is so sweet. I'm glad you were smitten and gave her a happy life. Our dogs come to us in many ways so don't apologize for how you two found each other.
Thank you! You are very kind! She was the most amazing dog! I miss her every day!
A very touching story about Carmel Ann. She left you with precious memories and I hope she wins this contest for you.
Thank you! Your comment is very kind! She really did touch my heart and soul!
It's always hard to lose a dear family pet. And she looked like such a love! I'm approaching the final years with my Chow Chow, Honey and dreading it. She has grown up with my boys and I don't know what we will do without her.
Since your dear fur baby has passed on, I'm changing the title of your post to "In Memory of Carmel Ann".
So sad to hear your sweet fur child is in her golden years. It is so hard to watch them age. Will send up lots of prayers and wishes that she ages gently and sweetly like my girl did. She was loving until her final breath. Thanks for updating my title. I find such joy in my memories and her photos. Give your girl an extra ear rub from me.
Thanks for the kind words. I surely will do that. :)
Carmel's upcoming birthday... Feb 24...always makes me sad; however, I really try to focus on all of my happy memories! She is greatly missed and will always be loved!!!!
Very beautiful tribute to your baby. I, too, have no human children and got my 4-5 year old Chihuahua mix (rescued from the street) 4 years ago. I cannot imagine my life without him. I've heard it said that the best way to honor a pup that's passed is to rescue another one.
What a wonderful, bittersweet post. Animals are not with us nearly long enough! You are so blessed that you found each other. Nothing replaces them in our hearts, ever, but a new pet eventually brings new love and adventure, and the pet that has crossed over the bridge watches and smiles, knowing we'll all meet again some day.
Thank you for your kind words! It's going on 2 years and it is still so hard. We do have a fur boy who is amazing and loving and a rescue blessing!
Thanks for reaching out! Your kind words touched my heart!
I vote yes!
sorry for your loss. we just lost our 14 yr old mlti-poo
Sending you my most hearfelt condolences on your loss. May you find comfort in your happy memories of your fur baby!
Oh, how adorable she was, such a cute face! And that was a precious picture.
Thank you! She was the most beautiful pup! She lit up a room! I often took her to nursing homes and her tiny size, pretty face and calm demeanor cheered many a resident!
She is the most adorable doggie I've ever seen. The expression on her face says it all. She was loved and well cared for by her family. What a gift to have such a beautiful animal.
Thank you! Your post touched my heart. I miss her more each day. She will always have a piece of my heart. You are so kind to warm my heart with your words.
Oh my goodness! What an adorable face, alert ears and lovely pup, Carmel Ann was a complete sweetie! You'll see her again one day when you too, cross the rainbow bridge to heaven. I absolutely have faith that the Lord allows our pets to enter heaven, it wouldn't be much of a heaven without them there to greet us. I fully expect to see Buddy, my German Shepherd, Sparky & Shadow, my two Border Collies when I pass as well as Snuggles Von Ratnick the first and the second, my Syrian Golden hamsters! : ) Love and hugs to all of those missing their fur babies!
Thank you!! She was a beauty inside and out. The sweetest little personality too! Loving and kind. You know, I needed your message, as she has been on my mind a lot lately and I have been missing her dearly!
Thank you for commenting!! Yes, I too have faith that I will see her again.
Very ironic also that you have a pup named Buddy who was a GS that passed. One of my dearest friends, who passed 15 years ago, she lost her Buddy before she died and I have been thinking about both of them also. Thank you for reaching out!
My own dachshunds are beautiful, but little Carmel Ann is the sweetest thing I've ever seen. She looks so small and vulnerable, yet trusting and ready to love anyone who cares about her and treats her with the kindness and understanding that she deserves. One of my friends once said to me that of all animals, God loves dogs and donkies the most. Because their heart is pure, and they are able to forgive and forget things that people would never forgive and forget. They are faithful servants, patient and persistent, and will stand by your side, every day of your life, until death us do apart.
Your post brought me to tears!! My girlie was my best friend. I used to call her my "first born" because I never had human kids! She was the most loving and kind and funny little pup!! I am sure your dachshunds are just as awesome! I would love to see photos! Thank you for reaching out and keeping her memory alive!!!
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