Molly 16-284
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| Golden Retriever | Born: March 2014 |
| Female | Weight not specified |
Status: Deceased
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Sunday, June 7, 2020
Hello!
I have tried to write this and send it a couple of times in the last couple of days, but I just couldn’t, it has been a very emotional, trying week.
It was funny, yesterday morning, Lilo's (20-059A) mom, Julie, sent me a message and an adorable picture of Lilo and her sister, Mazey. We exchanged messages, I cried some more. In the afternoon, I saw a post by RAGOM on FB talking about the happy future of this sweet little girl, along with her picture. It seemed to be a sign.
This made me feel just a little stronger, a little bit better and reminded me that there is hope in the future. I should also add that Julie had changed Lilo's name to Molly, so I feel like my Molly will live on through that sweet little girl!
So, yeah, it is with tremendous sorrow to let you know that our dear, sweet Molly girl has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. As the storm was moving out Tuesday night, the sky cast the most glorious golden hue, like nothing I have ever seen.
It had just been a few hours since we'd been at our vet's office and our wonderful Dr. L. helped our sweet girl cross. I couldn’t help but think that this colorful display from the Heavens was love, light and hope sent from our sweet Molly girl, just one last time.
The process of helping to ease Molly’s pain and suffering was only made more difficult with the pandemic, but I was thankful we were able to be with her, masks and all. She was so tired, hurting, breathing had become difficult and she suffered a massive seizure in the afternoon. She was very much not her usual self.
The mass we had removed in April of 2019 was malignant, it had returned, metastasized. I am so proud of my boys, they loved her so deeply, and they were calm, collected and so extremely compassionate throughout, I just don't have words to express that.
Molly suffered numerous health issues in her short 6 years, but you would never have known it. She was a fighter.
She was always happy and loved life more than any being or creature I have ever seen. She was always a light, and I always thought if you could see love, she was an obvious definition of it. It radiated from her.
She had a big, beautiful smile. She was always a constant, she was always the epitome of joy. This easy-going girl was loved by everyone who knew her, even people that weren’t “dog people” loved her. We could take her anywhere and she was always up for adventure.
I believe our adoption journey was one of certainty, of connections and fate. We adopted her in March, 2017. She had a rough start to life, living as a breeder, ending up in a situation of pretty significant neglect with puppies who were near death and health conditions no dog should ever have to experience. It didn’t take long for her to realize what being in a loving home was all about and man, was she grateful for it.
She gave her fosters a run for their money, going through an emergency case of bloat twice and another trip to the doctor for eating a chocolate cake off the back of the counter with her cone on after surgery.
A few weeks after we had her home, she managed to open a locked container of dog food, ate about 5 pounds worth and had to spend the night at the vet. Food was her friend, but her digestive issues were not.
Her fosters felt like family to us from the very start, and I could not be more grateful for what they have done for her, the advice, support and friendship they have given us. Their bond with Molly was evident, she was a special girl.
With their encouragement, we became fosters for RAGOM at the beginning of 2019. A big thanks also to RAGOM for such wonderful support for saving lives and taking in these beautiful dogs and helping them find their forever homes. Our lives have been forever changed by not only our adopted girl, but by the fosters we have had as well.
She was my best friend, she was our Molly girl. She loved camping, hiking and her swimming pool, though any mud hole or water puddle would certainly do!
She loved to cuddle, could not get enough affection and of course, she was my shadow, where I went, she was never far behind. She loved to play with our lab mix, Topper, and enjoyed showing the ropes to the 3 fosters we’ve had over the past year.
She had a silly side and was sometimes clumsy. We once had to hoist her out of a bog when we were up north camping. She just stepped right off the edge of the walkway and “plunk,” in she went, happy as a clam.
I like to think we gave her the best life and did our best to keep her as healthy as we could, I know we could not have loved her more. I will always remember her looking at me with that big snoot and her sweet smile. (Until we meet again my sweet girl.)
I have so many pictures - it's hard to decide which ones to send! So many great memories!
Thank you, Amy, Juston, Henry, Harry, and Topper
Monday, February 27, 2017
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Thursday, February 9, 2017
This past week has been an "interesting" one for Ms. Molly, or should I say, The Unsinkable Molly! Saturday night, we were all sitting on the couch when Molly started gagging. Assuming she was going to vomit, we led her to the door and went outside with her.
She kept gagging, and within about a minute, we noticed her abdomen begin to swell twice its size. This meant she had bloat. This can happen with larger-breed dogs, where their stomach twists and gases begin to build up in there. We knew time was of the essence and rushed her to the emergency vet.
She underwent surgery to release the gas, whereby her stomach untwisted itself and was tacked in place, so it won't happen again. Since she was scheduled for a spay, this procedure was also performed.
She is recovering at home well, with a cone around her neck. Don't feel too sorry for her, as she has quickly learned to maneuver around the house, so much so that she managed to nab a piece of chocolate cake set about 30" back on a high kitchen counter.
Yes, The Unsinkable Molly made it through all of these incidents in perfect health. Her bloodwork tests showed all of her bodily functions to be completely normal. Did I tell you the cardiologist said all of her heart-related tests were "unremarkable" and are normal?
This young lady has Personality Plus with a calm, quiet nature. She is gorgeous and well-trained, except when it comes to food!
Because she is a retired breeder dog, RAGOM requires that her Forever Family have another medium-size or larger, confident dog. I must tell you that Molly has absolutely No confidence problems, so nothing to worry about there. She isn't even three years old yet and is a Great Dog!
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Good news for Molly! Cardiology tests and chest X-rays showed that although her heart is not operating at 100%, this is not a problem that needs to be addressed with any medications. The current functioning of her heart may have to do with her background as a breeding female in a business.
Molly is now ready for her spay and is available for adoption! Let your Placement Advisor know if you think you may be a fit to be Molly's Forever Family!
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Happy New Year, Molly! From Trish T.
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Molly is doing better and better. She has learned not to jump up when she first sees us and has become very good about staying down! Her fur has started to grow and is looking good. Between having her fur trimmed off while she nursed her puppies, and the skin infection, we aren't real sure how long her coat will be -- from our experience, it can take up to a year for dog's coat to grow back.
Behaviorwise, Mollie is a good alert dog -- surprisingly, she has a fierce bark for such a calm temperament. She leads the pack inside the house, when there is a strange noise outside. Her intent is simply to alert us -- when anyone comes in the house, she immediately softens up and wants to be petted. And she quiets right down if we tell her it's okay.
Our household has three resident dogs, including a one-year-old puppy who tries to act tough when she has a toy, even though no one is interested in it! Molly ignored Kassidy's antics when she first came. Finally, after about three days, she apparently had had enough. Kassidy was fooling around on her back, when Molly suddenly stomped her front legs on each side of Kassidy's face and stared at her in the eyes. That's all it took, and now Kassidy doesn't mess with Molly!
Even though Molly is under 60 pounds, she has a strong build with long legs and big feet. At times, her posture is slightly swayback, but that may be from her pregnancy, as her nipples and abdomen are beginning to shrink and tighten up. She receives lots of exercise, which helps. Her hips were judged to be good by two vets. Her rear legs are set a little father apart than other Goldens we've seen, but she has no fur and feathering to soften the look of her bone structure at this point.
Healthwise, the vet said Molly has small cataracts in her eyes, which are not a problem, and that they may not grow. However, it is possible that they could grow at some point, eventually leading to blindness. Molly will be finishing up all of her medications this week, except a final tapeworm pill in 3 weeks. The vet exam revealed an irregular heartbeat, so Molly will be seen by a cardiologist this week. We will keep you posted.
Monday, January 16, 2017
Thank you so much, Trish T., for giving Molly a Happy New Year icon donation! Yes, it has been a happy new year for Ms. Molly -- she has begun living her Golden Life -- a life without puppies and with proper health care, food, and exercise in a loving foster home!
Molly is super loving and attached to her humans. We are teaching her not to jump on us when we first arrive back home. She jumps, cries, and claws, ramping up her emotions. She is learning that there is plenty of love to go around, and she doesn't need to demand our attention when we get home. We don't respond when she presents this behavior, and tell her to sit. When she does, she is rewarded with pets on the head and calm words of praise.
We were surprised when we gave her a bath that she was so calm and obedient. This makes it easy to give her the medicated shampoos needed twice a week to help her skin recover from infection and lower itching. We notice dandruff on her back after baths, which is the old skin being discarded.
Molly has free roam inside the house day and night. She likely would kennel up with no problem, given her upbringing with a breeder. She does not chew anything she shouldn't, although she is more than happy to check out what's available on the kitchen counter if we are not there. We have learned to keep all food off the counters and in the cabinets or fridge.
Our three resident dogs and Molly accepted each other with no problem. Molly loves to go on car rides and walks, as much as our other dogs do. It is fun to watch them get so excited and barrel into the car together when Foster Dad says it is time to have fun!
Healthwise, Molly completed the ear infection ointment today. Her ears are no longer swollen and don't seem to bother her. In addition to the skin and ear infections and general deworming treatments, Molly began meds for giardia and tapeworms this past week. She has a check-up exam with the vet this coming week. We will keep you posted on her progress.
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Original Initial Bio:
Ms. Molly is a purebred Golden Retriever female, recently retired from a breeder with her two puppies. She will turn 3 years old at the end of March, weighs 57 pounds, and is a sweetheart.
Molly came into RAGOM appearing somewhat thin with skimpy fur and dry, flaky skin. During her first vet visit, her vaccinations were brought up to date, and she was prescribed medications to address infections in both ears and her skin. She will have a follow-up exam in a couple of weeks. After she regains her health, she will be spayed. For now, Molly is unavailable for adoption.