Run free sweet Della...

[JanS]

Last night was the last time we saw her out doing what she loves - running full bore. A darn fox walked into the yard when we had them out and she can't resist them so she took off after it and gave it a run for it's life. We know her heart couldn't take that anymore and she had been doing great as long as we keep her quiet and we both knew this was going to be too much for her but she goes deaf when it comes to fox. After running around like a maniac after it she must have gone down and that was it.
The really devastating thing is that we combed the woods for hours and still haven't found her so we can't get closure. I'm positive she could not survive the heat and bugs for this long with her condition, even though we're not going to give up looking.

I kept going out through the night to see if maybe she had just collapsed and came back later but that didn't happen. We both knew she was gone last night but we couldn't give up that glimmer of hope.

February 17, 2009 - July 2, 2020...
This is the last photo I took of her...

 

[Tropicalbri's]

Run free and high sweet, loyal, smiling, beautiful girl.
You carry all our hearts with you.
Sweet girl you have many of our babies to greet you.
Chase the fox, the deer, play and live free!
We love you Della.

 

[Gelcoater]

Oh no.

 

[Rits]

So devastated with you Jan... I couldn't believe it was her time. She will have many great dogs waiting for her and she's reunited with Boris again. I will be thinking of you guys this weekend. If you need anything please let me know.

 

[Lizbeli]

Oh my goodness. Im crying for you.. I can’t imagine not being able to find her.

 

[obbanner]

So sorry! I hope you can find her and get closure. God bless you and her.

 

[Ingrid H]

Well, shit... I'm so sorry.

 

[MyBuddy]

We are all hurting with you and your husband. Its heartbreaking and frustrating that you can't find her. I wish I lived closer! I'd gladly help in your search.

RIP Della. You will be missed.

 

[AnnV]

Oh No. How sad.

 

[jazzies mum]

I'm crying with you. And not being able to find her must have been so heart breaking, not to mention stressful. Did you take Albert out with you searching? He might be able to help find her. She was a goer right to the end, and will be so missed by all!

 

[Lizbeli]

^ I was wondering the same. I have no clue how big these woods are, but curious if Albert would naturally follow her scent.

 

[JanS]

Thank you everyone.

Did you take Albert out with you searching?

Yes and he couldn't come up with anything either. Poor baby is so sad today since he looked to her for everything.

I have no clue how big these woods are

They're huge and she covered a lot of ground while we could still see/hear her.

 

[Gpcoguy]

So sorry to hear that. My last dog went out and never returned. The not knowing is the worst part. My condolences

 

[CRDobe]

Oh Jan, I'm so so sorry. I have no words, but please know you are in my thoughts.

 

[Ddski5]

Damn damn damn.

Queen Della....left us doing what she loved to do.

Very sad for y’all, I hope Albert can adjust.

 

[Kaiser2016]

Oh Jan, I’m so very sorry. I feel sad for Albert since he followed her every move. I’m hoping you and your hb will be able to find peace in all this. RIP sweet Della.

 

[Ravenbird]

I was crying when I saw the subject title. My heart breaks for you. Prayers for closure. Big tight hugs to you.

 

[Maja Rocks]

Jan I am so sorry reading this is heart breaking.
I can only imagine how hard this is.
MR

 

[Dogs4Life]

Same as @Ravenbird . Hate reading those titles.

Prayers for you Jan!! Who knows she may have broken through the other side and kept chasing!

 

[Antman408]

I’m sorry for your loss, I hope you find her soon to give her a proper goodbye.