12/06/2025
Amber
First, let me extend a great thanks to Assistant and Doctor for helping Amber Rogers across the Rainbow Bridge to join her sister, Mollie, who left before her (with the assistance of Gentle Goodbyes also).
Amber belonged to one of my patients who could no longer care for his dachshunds. Having dachshunds myself, I eventually took his two sweethearts to join my pack. Amber was an Elder and had large mammary tumors, in addition to limited mobility. I was told that she probably wouldn't survive the surgery to remove them, so for the almost 4 years she was with us she had large tumors that limited her mobility. It didn't limit the love she gave us, and we will always miss her "neck loves" and "twerking" (dancing on her back) that stole our hearts and kept us entertained. Because she required hands-on care, such as being carried to the p*e pads, we brought her with us to the Oregon Coast for our anniversary trip in May. She enjoyed the one on one attention and extra treats. She began sleeping more when we returned, and recently was unable to tell us when she needed to potty. It was time to let go. At 19 years old, she had a full life and a set of parents who adored her. She was the Queen of the pack and slept in bed with us so we could monitor her needs. Letting her go was heartbreaking but with the help of Doctor and his assistant, the transition to the Rainbow Bridge was calm and beautiful. I know that Amber Rose and Mollie Janeen are chasing squirrels and meeting our fur babies that greeted them upon arrival.
