... for twelve years she lived outside, she never had a real home. Every now and then someone threw some bread at her. She had puppies perhaps, but who knows what happened to them. She became ill, poor Mollie had cancer. How desperately sad the fate of a dog like Mollie. A soft, gentle kind soul who never did anyone any harm.
But then, on 21st December last year, at last, Maries was able to rescue her and bring her to the Refugio. Where she lived for five months. Five months full of love - in a warm basket, with the best food and treats, with the correct medication and painkillers. And above all, so much love. She was cuddled and petted by everyone - visitors and volunteers, workers and students.
Sadly, love and care couldn't cure sweet Mollie's cancer. She has been released from her suffering now. We so hoped against all reason that there might be some miracle, but life isn't like that. Maries, who brought her to El Refugio and gave her so much love, says with much sadness 'there are sometimes those special souls who take a big piece of your heart. Mollie was that to me.'
I am writing this too with much sadness, but I want everyone who loved and cared for darling Mollie to remember, in the midst of their sadness, all the happiness and love they gave to her. At El Refugio, everyone knows they can't save all the dogs in the world but, as Fabienne always says 'you can save the life of one dog.' Mollie is a perfect example. Others might have said she didn't have a hope. Maries and Fabienne and everyone said - she may not have long but let her know love before she goes.
Everyone, Mollie left you knowing what love is. She was happy. Thank you.
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