Talia had
lived a life of abuse and neglect, a fate even worse than that a breeding dog.
However, all
that changed when Annie and kids, Hilda and Darren, decided to adopt Talia,
knowing that she was 13 years old, blind, at risk of suffering a cardiac arrest
any time and given 3 months to live. http://hopedogrescue.blogspot.sg/2013/10/talia-my-incidental-adoption.html
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| Talia is featured in HOPE's 2014 calendars. (We still have calendars for sale) |
What a big
heart this family had – and Talia blossomed in their hands. With a new family to
love and spoil her, she started looking younger, happier and her health
problems seemed to be under control.
Talia had 9
months of happy family life with Annie and the kids, and their other dog, Spike.
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| Darren and Hilda with Spike and Talia |
A few days
ago, Talia started getting picky with food and then eventually stopped eating
and drinking. She was 15 years old and the vet diagnosed that 90% of her
kidneys had failed.
Annie and
family decided to bring Talia home.
Although blind
and unable to walk, Talia’s final wish was to smell the grass and feel it under
her feet. So today, the family took her to the Botanical Gardens and Hilda
carried Talia on the grass to sniff and walk abit. Talia had a pleasant day and
as they headed home, she crossed the Rainbow Bridge, feeling extremely
contented, loved and happy.
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| Off to the Botanical Gardens |
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| Talia and her best friend, Hilda |
From the
bottom of my heart, I thank Annie and family for adopting a blind 13-year-old
dog with a host of problems, knowing that she didn’t have much time on earth.
You have made Talia a very happy dog. What you have given her in these past few
months were more than she has ever experienced in her entire life and for that,
I am eternally grateful. Thank you.
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| Farewell sweet Talia |
Talia will
have a private cremation tomorrow, attended by HOPE volunteers, family and
friends.
Rest in peace,
Talia. You will be dearly missed.
