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Half asleep but with one eye open because Ijust opened the refrigerator door. Maggie had more attitude than any dog I ever owned. And I will miss her greatly. -- Photo by Pat Bean

I can’t stop crying long enough to write. Maggie’s gone to doggie heaven and whomever’s in charge damn well better make sure they treat her well. We lost the ear-infection battle.

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Posted in Travels With Maggie | Tagged dog heaven, Maggie, pat bean, postaday | 51 Comments

51 Responses

1. on March 8, 2012 at 7:45 pm | Reply Sherry Phillips

   I’m so sorry to hear that. I know she provided you with years of comfort and companionship on your travels.

   
   
2. on March 8, 2012 at 7:45 pm | Reply Robin

   I am so sorry, Pat. This is such sad news. Big hugs to you.

   
   
3. on March 8, 2012 at 7:56 pm | Reply Nancy Franke

   I’m so sorry Pat. No one knows how much our “fur kids” mean to us, how much love and companionship they offer. Maggie knew she was well loved, and I hope that will be a comfort for you in the days and weeks to come.

   If there is a “rainbow bridge” in heaven where our beloved pets are waiting, I hope Maggie and my Barney are taking turns chasing each other.

   
   
4. on March 8, 2012 at 8:02 pm | Reply Bob Sanchez (@Desertwriter)

   Pat, I am so sorry. She was such a wonderful companion for you.

   
   
5. on March 8, 2012 at 8:03 pm | Reply Susan ideus

   Oh, dear Pat, there are no words adequate to tell you how sorry I am for your loss & pain. Please know you are in my thoughts & prayers. Sending you a huge virtual hug.

   
   
6. on March 8, 2012 at 8:11 pm | Reply morezennow

   Oh, Pat! I am so sorry! Oh no…words cannot convey my sorrow over her passing but please know you are in my thoughts.

   
   
7. on March 8, 2012 at 8:16 pm | Reply magsx2

   Hi,
   I am so very sorry to hear this news. I know how heart breaking it can be to lose a treasured pet.

   
   
8. on March 8, 2012 at 8:21 pm | Reply Kate

   Pat – I am so sorry for your loss. My heart definitely hurts for you. Thinking of you at this painful, sad time.

   
   
9. on March 8, 2012 at 8:24 pm | Reply Sherry Wachter

   Dear Pat,

   What sadness. I wish you were close enough that we could give you hugs while you cry. We loved Maggie, too, in just the short time we knew her. I don’t know if you can find comfort in this, but my sister, who loves dogs deeply, has told me that she often sees and feels her animal companions around her–and so do her children. They are not given to flights of fancy, and my sister is one who, of all people, I would not expect to experience such things (she was a reporter for a long time, like you, and very much believes in verifiable facts). And yet, her loved companions who have passed continue to be an active, comforting, and very tangible presence in her life. Keep an eye out for Maggie–I have a suspicion she may continue to travel with you–and I can’t imagine a girl like her doing it and not letting you know she’s there.

   
   
10. on March 8, 2012 at 9:31 pm | Reply Len Leatherwood

    Oh, Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t even imagine the pain associated with losing your beloved companion. I am holding you close over the airwaves and sending out prayers for you and Maggie. May light perpetual shine upon her!

    
    
11. on March 8, 2012 at 9:33 pm | Reply Martina

    I’m so so sorry to read this Pat. I am sure Maggie will always be a part of you and your travels. Hugs.

    
    
12. on March 8, 2012 at 9:39 pm | Reply Elisa

    I am really very sorry to read about the loss of your Maggie….

    
    
13. on March 8, 2012 at 9:49 pm | Reply 4amWriter

    Pat, I am terribly sorry for your loss. I know what a special companion and a comfort she was. I think everyone who reads your blog will miss her greatly.

    Thinking of you,

    Kate

    
    
14. on March 8, 2012 at 9:59 pm | Reply Teri

    So sorry for your loss.

    
    
15. on March 8, 2012 at 10:31 pm | Reply lavenderdragonfly

    Ahh Pat, I’m so sorry your sweet Maggie is gone. All the love you gave her, she took with her and all her love stays in your heart where she’ll now play with the butterflies of your joy and run through the mountains and valleys of your feelings touching you with memories that will intertwine with all the seasons of your BEing. Holding you in hearts arms of love my precious friend. Hugs

    
    
16. on March 8, 2012 at 11:45 pm | Reply Deborah Lee

    I’m so sorry she’s gone from you, but she’s having a great time in doggie heaven. Sending lots of light and love your way – and a great, big hug!!

    
    
17. on March 9, 2012 at 12:21 am | Reply bearyweather

    I am so sorry for your loss … I feel your pain, I have been there. From all that you have written about her, I know in time all the “life” you shared together will outweigh the pain you feel today. Sending you warm thoughts.

    
    
    • on March 9, 2012 at 3:35 pm | Reply Pat Bean

      Thanks Beary. The joy she brought already far outweighs the pain. I treasure my time with her. Thanks for your kind thoughts. They do help. Keep writing … Pat Bean https://patbean.wordpress.com

      
      
18. on March 9, 2012 at 1:40 am | Reply allevenson

    😦

    
    
19. on March 9, 2012 at 1:49 am | Reply Nancilynn

    Oh my dear sweet friend
    My heart aches
    And breaks in
    Concert with yours…
    May the sweet lass bring light
    To the other side and know we all
    Hold you both
    In our hearts
    During the painful transition.
    My love, Nancilynn

    
    
    • on March 9, 2012 at 3:26 pm | Reply Pat Bean

      Poetic and heartfelt as always, Nancilynn. Thank you for your kind thoughts and sweet words.

      Keep writing … Pat Bean https://patbean.wordpress.com

      
      
20. on March 9, 2012 at 2:13 am | Reply Joanne

    I’m so sorry for your loss..my sympathies to you and all who knew her..a devastating loss.

    
    
21. on March 9, 2012 at 2:24 am | Reply Linda Hoye

    Oh Pat, I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no words….just know there are prayers and virtual hugs being sent your way.

    
    
    • on March 9, 2012 at 2:37 pm | Reply Pat Bean

      Thanks Linda, especially for the virtual hug. They do come across the computer.

      Keep writing … Pat Bean https://patbean.wordpress.com

      
      
22. on March 9, 2012 at 2:55 am | Reply Wazeau

    Oh dear, I’m so sorry. I’m thankful for all that you shared here on your blog about her.

    
    
23. on March 9, 2012 at 3:22 am | Reply Cathy

    So sorry to hear of your loss. I loved reading about you and Maggie…man’s best friend. May you find comfort in the beautiful memories you created together.

    
    
    • on March 9, 2012 at 2:34 pm | Reply Pat Bean

      Thanks Cathy. My blogs contain many of the memories Maggie and I shared.

      Keep writing … Pat Bean https://patbean.wordpress.com

      
      
24. on March 9, 2012 at 9:03 am | Reply TBM

    Oh Pat I’m so sorry to hear that…You are in my thoughts and I know she will be pampered.

    
    
25. on March 9, 2012 at 4:31 pm | Reply Janet

    So very sorry Pat, she was the best companion. What I time you 2 had – that will always be with you.

    
    
26. on March 9, 2012 at 5:31 pm | Reply Trinity River

    Oh my goodness. I am so sorry for your loss. 😦 I’m glad you believe she is in doggy heaven. Of course she is.

    
    
27. on March 9, 2012 at 8:18 pm | Reply Marian Allen

    Pat, I’m so sorry! I knew something was up when you didn’t post for so long, but I hoped it was something happy. 😦 I feel a little like I lost a friend, too, you made Maggie’s presence so real to me here in your blog.

    Please keep sharing part of your life with us. It’s like starting the day having coffee with a cherished neighbor.

    HUGS,
    MA

    
    
    • on March 9, 2012 at 9:58 pm | Reply Pat Bean

      Thanks Marian for your kind words and letting everyone at the Cafe know. I’m better today but still can’t focus. I’ll post a blog about Maggie tomorrow and then hopefully get back to my daily routine. I just need one more day of aimlessness.

      Keep writing … Pat Bean https://patbean.wordpress.com

      
      
28. on March 9, 2012 at 8:43 pm | Reply Lisa

    Dear Pat, I am so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Our animal companions bring us so much joy and love. Thinking of you and of Maggie.

    
    
29. on March 9, 2012 at 8:50 pm | Reply Maryann Miller

    So sorry for your loss. All of us who have fur-friends know how much this hurts. Keeping you close in my heart.

    
    
30. on March 9, 2012 at 8:55 pm | Reply Holly Jahangiri

    Pat, I’m so sorry for your loss. 😦

    
    
31. on March 9, 2012 at 9:57 pm | Reply Stephen Tremp

    So sorry to hear of your loss … pets are so much family and a part of our lives. Let’s rejoice for the amazing memories and enrichment Maggie brought.

    
    
    • on March 9, 2012 at 9:59 pm | Reply Pat Bean

      Maggie left me a lot of memories, especially since it was just the two of us against the world for eight years. Thanks for your kind thoughts Stephen.

      Keep writing … Pat Bean https://patbean.wordpress.com

      
      
32. on March 9, 2012 at 11:10 pm | Reply morganmandel

    I’m so sorry to hear about Maggie, Pat. I know what hell you’re going through, since we’re on our fourth dog now since the DH and I have been married. Each one has been special. If it’s any consolation, at least Maggie was able to experience your love, and you have some wonderful memories to cherish.

    Morgan Mandel
    http://morganmandel.blogspot.com

    
    
33. on March 10, 2012 at 2:40 am | Reply Bella Remy Photography

    Dear Pat, How absolutely tragic, and what an incredible loss of your best friend. Maggie was truly fortunate to have a partner in you. She will always be in your heart.

    
    
34. on March 10, 2012 at 2:59 am | Reply Kathy

    Pat, I’m so sorry. You and Maggie were devoted friends, the kind it’s hardest to lose. I can imagine the joy she must have felt being your partner in adventure. Thanks for sharing her with your readers so we could love her too.

    
    
35. on March 10, 2012 at 4:40 am | Reply Dani G.

    Oh, Pat. I wish I could just hug you. I know how bad it feels to lose a pal like this. Beaming you with lots of light, friend!

    
    
    • on March 10, 2012 at 4:17 pm | Reply Pat Bean

      Your light warms me.

      
      
36. on March 10, 2012 at 7:10 am | Reply Cara Lopez Lee

    What a sweet picture… I’m sorry you lost such a dear friend.

    
    
37. on March 10, 2012 at 2:36 pm | Reply Sylvia

    I’m sorry for your loss. I’ve been following your blog and know how Maggie was the perfect traveling companion. God Bless.

    Sylvia

    
    
38. on March 10, 2012 at 2:43 pm | Reply Helen Ginger

    I understand how you feel, Pat. I cried for days after our miniature Schnauzer, Ruffles, died. I felt lucky, though, to have been with her for almost 19 years. I know you feel the same way about Maggie.

    
    
    • on March 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm | Reply Pat Bean

      Thanks Helen. Losing a pet is part of loving them. I sometimes wish I thought a parrot that has a human life-span was as companionable as a dog that has only about 15 years to live out their lives.

      Keep writing … Pat Bean https://patbean.wordpress.com

      
      
39. on March 10, 2012 at 7:03 pm | Reply Colline

    I am sorry to read of the loss of your dear companion.

    
    
40. on March 10, 2012 at 8:19 pm | Reply kristi

    I am with my RV group in Mantica, CA. I just told another RVer about you and Maggie at breakfast. Now I read about Maggie’s death and my heart just aches for you. Sending light and blessings. Kristi

    
    
41. on March 11, 2012 at 3:39 pm | Reply cooperstown

    So sorry to hear about your dog Maggie, hope you are doing well.

    
    
42. on March 23, 2012 at 3:25 am | Reply Evie

    Pat, I am SO sorry to hear about this. My heart hurts for you. 😦

    
    
    • on March 23, 2012 at 1:53 pm | Reply Pat Bean

      Thanks Evie.