Miss Cholla, Our Cholla Bay Matriach Dog
Frankie and I are very sad to announce that Miss Cholla, the matriarch dog of Cholla Bay for the past 19+ years, has made her way across the rainbow bridge and is once again a youthful pup… We all know that she is already schooling the dogs in heaven.
Yesterday she arrived at our Cholla home to tell us it was time to start her new life. We spent the day together doing all the things she loved so much, cheese for breakfast, lots of her favorite treats, lots of loving pets, a golf cart ride throughout her loved Cholla Bay, a slow walk through the Hood, a final view of the Sea of Cortez and finally a slow walk home to Bedrock where Kelley & Dave, Randy & Char and Frankie & I were joined by a gentle veterinarian from Penasco who put her to sleep. Her earthly remains were placed in the the beautiful Bedrock backyard she called home.
I’m wiping tears as I write this announcement. She will be truly missed in Cholla Bay with so many loving memories of her special life that was truly blessed.
Rest in Peace everyone’s “Miss Cholla”
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Youthful Cholla 2005 Swimming 2008 Final Golf Cart ride 2013
May 14th, 2013 at 3:44 pm
So sorry for your loss. I too have tears while typing this.
May 14th, 2013 at 4:01 pm
So sad to hear about Cholla, but am happy that she passed surrounded by her loved ones. She will be missed.
May 14th, 2013 at 8:34 pm
So sad to hear about Cholla. So glad you were home and was able to spend time with her. Tears galore.
May 14th, 2013 at 8:38 pm
well, now i really need to write that article . .sugar. . .im glad you guys were there as well… so sad
May 15th, 2013 at 1:04 am
So sad
As long as there are men and dogs, dogs will die and men will cry. As long as there are men and dogs.
May 15th, 2013 at 2:31 am
Sad new for sure. The heart warming side is Shirley was bathing her babies tonight explaining to each one of them what a good life Cholla had and every door in Choya Bay was open to her.
May 15th, 2013 at 4:27 am
I’m so sad to hear about Cholla. The Hood always provided her with safety & Love & I know you & Frankie was a big part of her Happiest days. I feel you will rest a little better that she is comfortable. Thank You for all the love you gave her
May 15th, 2013 at 1:51 pm
Owen & Shirley, Your comment was especially true as Cholla had a special gift to arrive at somebodies house, befriend their pets and become part of their family if only for a one day visit. She has so many homes in Cholla that she made her regular visits to say hello. She lived her life as she wanted with the freedom that no other dog in Cholla will ever know. More tears…
May 20th, 2013 at 4:41 pm
I know that was such a hard day for you and Frankie. Our dogs become a huge part of our lives and they love us unconditionally!!! They always greet us with a smile and our hearts just go out to them. I know that Cholla knew you were giving her all the love she needed that day and it was a good day for her. She is in the best place now and a perfect dog again. Hugs to you and Frankie for doing a final good thing for Cholla.