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Ernestine
We found Ernestine at the Seattle Animal Shelter 2 years ago, as a
tiny puppy. We had been searching for a companion for our pug
Samson, and although we had been looking for another pug, fate
brought us a dachshund. She grew into a beautiful girl, who was so
sweet and loving, despite being a handful. Never short of
personality, she proved to be a challenge --- but with a big heart.
She chewed a hole in our brand new couch and housebreaking was an
ongoing issue. But despite her mischievous manner, she was so very
loving. She even treated the cat like
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her baby. She loved to sleep right next to us with her head on our
pillow. For a small dog, she was super adventurous and outgoing.
Last fall we went to a park to have our engagement photos taken, her
curiosity led her to step off the side of a dock and fall into a
muddy pond, while we were waiting for our photographer to set up for
the very first shot. And just a few days before she fell ill, she
was at the Magnuson dog park waterfront splashing in the water and
having the time of her life.
Ernestine suddenly became ill and it was soon discovered she had
developed canine autoimmune hemolytic anemia (her immune system was
attacking her blood cells). She had three blood transfusions but the
disease was far too aggressive for anything to help. The whole
experience was devastating - one day she was perfectly healthy and
the next day she wasn't.
She is survived by her brother, Samson the pug, our cat Ebenezer and
us (Will & Leslie) - who all miss her terribly. We are getting
married this August and it simply won't be the same without her.
It's been so difficult to accept that we only had 2 years with her.
We miss our sweet Ernestine more than words can express.Leslie H. |
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Revised
July 31, 2006
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