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Run Wild and Free Gretel Garbo
Topic Started: Apr 13 2018, 02:43 PM (586 Views)
bballmom
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In November 2013 our rescue pulled a black pit bull from the pound named Gretel Garbo. She had been a breed dog, her teeth were worn down from having to eat off a cement floor, she was under weight. But she LOVED people. The pound thought she was about 7 yrs old when we rescued her. In June of 2014 her foster family had to move and she needed a new foster. So my family took her to foster. She was wonderful. Just so very loving. Her favorite thing to do was snuggle with whomever was on the couch. She was so patient she let us dress her up in a variety of outfits, hats, whatever. She even gave grandma so many kisses when she visited that she essentially washed off all her make up on 1 side of her face.

Gretel's only fault was she did NOT like cats. Which made her hard to adopt out. For some reason people who wanted a 7 yr old black pitbull seemed to always have cats.

We ended up having Gretel with our family for over a year. She ended up finally being adopted by the family who would dog sit for us when we were out of town. Their daughter asked for Gretel as her 18th birthday gift. Because the parents loved Gretel as well, they didn't have cats and Gretel got along with their existing dogs they agreed.

I've loved getting updates on Gretel's escapades over the past 3 years. But sadly today Gretel's mommy let me know Gretel passed over the rainbow bridge this morning. Her legs were just too weak and she was in too much pain and pain pills weren't helping her get comfortable anymore. I hope that Hercules and Penny met her this morning and the three of them are running free with no pain now.

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iluvsuomi1989
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My deepest and sincerest condolences on the passing of Ms. Garbo.

My, but she was quite the fashion icon, just like her namesake. She is rockin' that look up in Doggie Heaven, I'm sure.

Thank you and all other foster families for what you do for these dogs until they find their furever homes.
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BrightEyez
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Awwwwwwwwww, such a cutie! I am so glad she was rescued and given a great home for those few years. *hugz*
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DieselsMom
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Awww, rest in peace Gretel Garbo! She was a cutie!
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KellBell
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Such a happy face! Rest in peace Gretel!
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Sarcastic Pants
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NO. I am sexy and pretty.
What a stunner. RIP, pretty lady.
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Kittycorner
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What a beautiful and loving dog. I hope she's having a ball over the Rainbow Bridge.
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Sew Birdy
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Good Tidings
Awww, I'm getting a little misty, here! Love your post!
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Puddles
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I’m pleased she passed over the bridge after knowing love with your families. She looks a right little snuggle bug. Pits/staffies are the best pooches.
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FWIFE
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Rip Ms Garbo
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Crochet Lady
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What a happy baby she was. So sorry for your loss. I have lots of furbabies waiting at the Rainbow bridge for me. I miss them all.
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Figment
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(((b-ball)))
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AquarianGrandma
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Purple Enchantress
I'm sorry for your loss. {{HUGS}}
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Chocoholic
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I'm so sorry for the loss that all of you have suffered. She seems like that smile of hers touched many.

They come into our lives, makes them richer, steal our hearts and are gone way too soon.

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getrealgirl

What a lovely tribute to a very sweet girl. I wish all the Gretels would find people like you FIRST.
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dink
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What a great dog!
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PinkPaws66
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Boss Cat
At least the last part of her life was really happy!
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NomNom
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Christmas devil
I am so sorry :(
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