Ellie Mae
Shining Bright in Heaven
11/22/2008 -
07/25/2018
Ellie Mae was definitely one of a kind. She was amazing. She was so affectionate–LOVED to snuggle up against me to watch tv. She also loved to make me laugh. She knew exactly how to do it. When I was reclining on the couch, she would get up with me and then bury her muzzle against my neck and “huff,” which would send me into hysterics. This would delight her to no end.
She was the smartest dog I ever ever known of any breed. She understood a huge vocabulary of words that she was never taught. She connected the words and the meaning. When she went suddenly blind two years ago, she quickly understood the additions of: left, right, slow, careful, back up, and stop,
Her nose prints are still on almost every wall in the house from her guiding herself around. I haven’t been able to bring myself to clean them yet.
There was no dog that was loved more.
Memorial created on September 13, 2018
by Lori
I am so so sorry about Ellie Mae. Like Gloria said, it feels like we know you and Ellie personally from your description of her and you and her sweet personality. You will see her again. My little sheltie, Darby, passed in June of 2016. When Darby was alive, whenever I was in the bathroom and the bathroom door was closed. She would stick her long sheltie nose in and open the bathroom door to check on me. When she died I was devastated. About a week after she passed, whenever I was in the shower, I would notice the bathroom door open just a little bit after I know I had closed it. This happened about 3 times. Then one day, when I was sitting on the throne, so to speak, I watched the bathroom door open by itself. I was speechless. Then I started putting 2 and 2 together and I figured it was a sign from Darby in her silly gentle way, letting me know that she was okay and that everything would be okay. She came when I needed her most just like when she was alive to comfort me. Even though, I was really really sad, that gave me some sense of peace. Hugs to you and Ellie Mae up in squirrel chasing unlimited treats heaven.
It was so tragic to read of dear Ellie Mae’s passing.
Your beautiful post made me feel like I was there with both of you. Such sweet memories.
RIP sweet Ellie Mae… We will miss you!