This blog post is the hardest post ever!! Sharing that my darling Miss Bella has crossed over the rainbow bridge.
My heart is absolutely broken and I’m struggling to work or do anything but cry. I’ve tried to make this post blog since Saturday!!
I mentioned on my last live video that Bella has cushings disease and kidney and liver (and gall bladder) issues. They put her on meds but the meds were making her sicker. I’m going to share the full story of last week here because I won’t be able to talk about it without sobbing.
Dave and I left for Orlando on Sunday (Feb 11th) and flew to Aruba on Monday (Feb 12th). We were there for 3 nights and had to come home early. Bella wasn’t doing well. Brooke stopped giving her the meds as they were making her worse. Based on her blood work, her kidneys were failing and it was only going to get worse. In the past month her health deteriorated so much…she stopped coming downstairs to work with me, stopped eating food. I’ve said for years that Bella loved food the most and then me 🙂 For her not to eat…something was really wrong. I wish I had one more day to pamper her and show her my love but after looking over all our photos and videos the past three days… she knew how much I loved her.
Before I made this post I wanted to create a nice video and a photo collage. But, it’s so painful right now. I will work on it as time allows and post it when I can.
Miss Bella was:
- a Cavachon (half King Charles Cavalier and half Bichon Frise)
- 12-1/2 years old
- Born September 7th, 2011 and passed February 17, 2024
- Bella and Friends Stamp Set was designed for my one Million in Sales
- Shown on the Weather Channel when Dave was shoveling snow
- She was the kindest dog and wouldn’t hurt a flea
- Her hair was so incredibly soft
- Had the longest eyelashes
- We had so many nicknames for her – Bella Roo, Roo Roo, Tatonka (buffalo), Hufflalump, Bellafonza, Misses Fantail (her tail waved like a fan).
My iPhone created this collage of photos and I didn’t have to anything but upload it.
On Sunday I made a blanket for her so that we can bury her in our back yard with Gizmo. I decided to use the same flowers in some of my previous quilts since I have pictures of her on them.
The picture below was taken in July of last year (2023).
Rest in peace my darling Miss Bella…I will miss you forever!!
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Heartbroken for you. 💔💔💔
My heart breaks for you. Losing this part if your family is soooo difficult. Holding you sll in prayer. The grief is real.
I’m so sorry. My heart is breaking for you. I know the love that a special 4 legged furry babe can bring to a family. It’s just never long enough.
Angie
My heart is breaking for you. I pray you find comfort in knowing she was loved & all your wonderful memories. God bless & keep you. Much love & hugs heading your way.
Take comfort in the great life you gave her.
Angie,
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your precious Bella. Animals are humans life line in my humble opinion. May your memories lighten your day when all else fails.
So lucky to have have been loved by her! She had her best life with all of you. It is such a hard loss, I understand♥️.
Angie, you are a beautiful person with the most amazing heart! May the memories of your beautiful pup bring your heart joyful healing!
Dearest Angie, My heart is breaking for you and your sweet Bella. I am so sorry to hear she is gone. You loved her well and she knew it. She is no longer suffering and is at peace. Our fur Babies are so precious to us more than children sometimes. May your heart heal with your good memories of her.
Praying for peace and comfort. I know your heart is broken. Big hugs to you.
Oh Angie – what a beautiful quilt so that Bella will always be wrapped in your love. And she’ll live forever in the Bella and Friends stamp set – what a tribute to you and her! Our fur babies always take a piece of our hearts with them. I pray for your comfort and peace as she will always be watching over you and in your heart.
We lost our beloved Dakota in May. I know how you feel. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Sending love & hugs.
My heart breaks for you. I am so very, very sorry!
Angie, I am so sorry to hear of Bella’s passing. Our fur babies are so special and give us such sweet love. I have lost 3 kitties to the Rainbow Bridge. Our current one is already 15. Your Bella & Friends stamp set will now have special meaning and will be kept forever. May your heart heal as you remember her always.
So sorry for your loss. Pets are truly members of the family. Prayers for you!
Angie, I’m so sorry for the loss of your furry family member 🐾. I’m sure everyone will understand if you take some time off. Praying for you and your family.
Angie, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss or your Bella. I’ve watched her grow on your blog and feel a small part of your pain. Take care and remember Bella lives on in all of our hearts (and stamp set). Many hugs and prayers to you and your family.
I totally get your heart break. They love us so much.
I am so sorry and send hugs.
Angie, Bella will never be forgotten by so many. Each of us who owns Bella and Friends will think of you and her with love. Her legacy will live on through the stamp set you designed.
I am heartbroken for you. I lost my yorkie at age 9 after 2 years on meds for cushings. It was horrible. Prayers for peace and comfort.
I wish I was near to give you the biggest hug, I am just so sorry! We all know how much you loved her and the feeling was mutual!! Please take care of yourself! You and your precious family are in my prayers!!
Angie, I am so very sorry for your loss. You can take comfort in knowing that you gave her a wonderful and loving life. Take heart that she is no longer suffering and is at peace.
Hugs…
I am so sorry you lost Bella. What a tough time you have had. Please know you all are in my prayers
Angie, I am so sorry to hear about Bella! Wish I could give you a hug!
Angie and family,
So sorry to hear about Bella. Pets are a part of our family and when they leave us for rainbow 🌈 Bridge it leaves an emptiness in our hearts. What an awesome video. Lots of good memories. May God give you peace.❤️🐕🐾
Angie,
I am sooo very sorry.
May all the beautiful memories of Miss Bella bring comfort to you and your family.
oh, Angie! I know the grief you feel and it’s awful. Take comfort that Miss Bella had a wonderful life and knew how much she was loved. And treasure the memories. One thing I always do is to say a prayer to thank God for the wonderful gift of pets. Take it easy, you have been through so much recent grief. Hugs and prayers to you and yours.
So very sorry for your loss our darling fur babies are so much a part of us saying goodbye is just the hardest thing we do. Hugs dear girl and don’t rush into anything till you are ready.
We will all be here when you are ready and we all share your grief.
The quilt is very beautiful and so perfect for Miss Bella! Sending love and {{hugs}} and prayers that you will be blessed with comfort from Above Angie. <3
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Of course she knew how much she was loved. It is so very hard losing a fur baby. They are a family member. I have her stamp set and love it.
Angie, my heart breaks for you. Our fur babies certainly steal our hearts and bring us so much joy. I know the loss you are feeling all too well. Keeping you in my prayers. Big hugs.
So sorry to hear about Bella. Yesterday we found out that our 9 1/2 year old Basset Hound has hemangiosarcoma with a tumor of the blood vessels of the spleen that is unoperable. The vet said maybe 6 months more or less. I am devastated as we don’t have children as Teddy was our fur baby. I know the loss you are feeling, all too well.
Crying with you as I write this. Know that she knew how much you loved her. Praying for strength for you and your family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I lost my girl last Memorial Day and I still have trouble dealing with it, there is still many tears. My Dixie was a couple weeks short of 15. Nothing that is said can help the pain, it is just something that we have to go through as fur baby parents. I can tell you that I pray that all the cherished memories help to ease the pain in your heart until you meet again at the rainbow bridge.
Angie, I’m so sorry to hear about Bella and all the loss you have had recently. Take care of yourself.
My heart breaks for you. I know how hard it is to lose a pup. My Reeses passed away a little over 4 years ago and my heart still hurts. I couldn’t function and was so depressed. They are our babies, they give us unconditional love. It is evident Bella was loved so much. She was a lucky little dog. You’ve had so much the past several months. I got another puppy 2 weeks after I lost Reeces, I couldn’t handle being alone. He is so cute but full of mischief. I have the Bella stamp set and absolutely love it, it is adorable like Bella. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
This made me cry. She looks like the teddy bear I lost in August. He was 13. A teddy bear is bichon frise and shihtzu. I feel your pain. They bring so much joy into our lives and never live long enough. So very sorry for your loss. Take care.
I’m so sorry, Angie. My heart is broken for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hi Angie, I am deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved Bella. I can only imagine the pain and grief you must be feeling right now. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Bella will always hold a special place in your heart and will never be forgotten.
With heartfelt sympathy!!
I’m sorry for the loss of Miss Bella. They are part of our family! Hugs to you!
I am so terribly sorry for your loss of your precious little Miss Bella! She certainly lived her best life with a family who adored her.
Bella was such a cutie1 My heart goes out to you, as it’s so hard to lose our furry companions. My little Frankie died a year ago, Feb 16. I miss her so.
Angie my heart breaks for you. I know how hard it is to lose your furbaby Bella was so cute and very special. ❤️🐾🙏🏻🐾❤️
I’m so sorry for you and your family on your recent losses. It’s so hard. I’m glad you’ve got so many great memories and photos to share with your friends and admirers. You’ve got a lot of us that enjoy your creativity that you share with us so thank you!
I am so sorry about your little Bella. It’s devastating when we have to say goodbye to our fur babies. The pain is so hard, but I can’t imagine my life without them. Maybe when your heart is ready, you can find you another companion to help keep you company. Not replace her but help keep you company. Some people do not want to experience that pain again and that is ok too. Hugs and prayers.
I am so so sorry for your loss. There just are no words. Thankfully you have wonderful memories to sustain you through this tough time. Take care. RIP sweet Bella.
I’m so very sorry, Angie. My heart breaks for you and your family. Miss Bella was so loved and she felt that love every day of her life. You will carry her in your heart always. Sending hugs and strength your way.
O my dear Angie, I am soooo sorry about Miss Bella. I loved her like she was my own. I have always had doggies in my life & it is heartbreaking when we lose them. They are special, they are our kids & we cherish every memory we have of them. You have been through so much in these last several weeks, my heart goes out to you. Always remember the power of prayer, he is always there for us & helps us get through the hardest times. Love, Peggy
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Oh Dear Angie, I’m so sorry, it’s so hard to lose our pets , there like family,
Sending thoughts and prays , my friend,
Hugs
Frenchie Hum 🌹🌹🌹🌹
Angie, I’m so sorry about Miss Bella. She was a blessing to many people. Just think
of the happy moments she brought into your life and to others. I know how you
feel, we lost our dear little Buster just a few months ago. He was a wonderful cat,
18 and 1/2 years we shared his little life. God blessed us with having him. I am happy
you thought of the quilt. Love and prayers.
Beautiful quilt for sweet Miss Bella. I am so sorry for your loss. I’ll be keeping you in my thoughts.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose a cherished baby like Bella. Remember the good times with her. Lots of prayers for you and your family. Your friend. Jayne
Ang,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Bella. I feel your pain. Take care and may your loving memories help bring you peace. But, it’s hard, I know. Bella will be remembered, especially when I use her stamp set. Hugs and prayers to you and your family.
Angie, I am so sorry for your loss. Loosing a beloved family member is always the hardest part in life. You‘re in my prayer and thoughts. Hugs, Sandra