Saturday, June 4, 2011

Daisy's Shiloh Journey Has Ended...

"They will soar on wings like eagles;

They will run and not grow weary,

They will walk and not be faint."


Isaiah 40:31


Extremely Sad news as Daisy was gently euthanised on our June 2nd, 2011 vet day. We had to make this heartbreaking decision due to her advanced arthritis that she had developed in her neck. Because she was a dwarf she had birth defects, her head was too large for her body and as she aged it caused very bad arthritis in her neck vertebrae. We went as long as we could, but we could not allow little Daisy to suffer or be in pain. Daisy passed very quickly, completely surrounded by her Shiloh Family. She had a very good last day with lots of treats and attention and passed in the early evening in the area where she had lived.


I have included some photos below- but it's just too hard to write this. How can you describe this little girl? She was such a beloved member of our rescue, she touched everyone's heart that she met and was everyone's favorite. We are all just devastated.


Daisy lived an excellent life at Shiloh, she wanted for nothing and ruled her piece of the ranch with an iron hoof. She loved to chase the dogs and pigs and would periodically be found bossing the pigs around in the Pig Palace. She wandered freely all of her years at the rescue.

We miss you Daisy, may you always wander freely at Shiloh...













Daisy's grave at Shiloh in our new Memorial Garden...




Visit Daisy's Greener Pastures Page here.

5 comments:

Mikey said...

Oh how heartbreaking. She surely touched all of us when we met her. May she rest in peace and know that she is missed.

Dom said...

Aw, Daisy was one of my favorites. RIP cute stuff.

Anonymous said...

My heart is broken. I so enjoyed reading about Daisy on your blog. Such a bright soul. Daisy will be missed.

--Christi

Cheri said...

I am so sorry for everyone at Shiloh. It wont be the same without Daisy.
The gentlest and strongest soul a person is lucky enough to know. She may have been very small and
deformed, but you didnt notice once you got to know her, her intelligence and kind soul overshadowed her defects. I will miss you Daisy

Mom said...

I know you will miss her terribly. She was very special. I'm so glad we got to meet her. You gave her a wonderful life at Shiloh and I know she was happy there, having the run of the place and getting lots of love and attention. She's at peace now.