My Marly Girl

14 years, 2 months, and 21 days was not long enough. This is my tribute to my beautiful, smart, loving, super-sweet Golden Girl, Marly. She got her name from our then 14-year-old daughter who loved the movie, Marley & Me. Since our Marly was a girl and the movie Marley was a boy, she wanted to drop the e, so we did.
We got her as an 8-week-old pup and have made so many fun memories over the years. It was hard watching her grow old and not being able to do all the things she once loved doing, like chasing the ball for hours, hiking, going on long walks, attending events, playing tug of war, chasing birds, swimming (gravel pits and the Gulf, but not our pool for some reason known only to her - maybe because she couldn't touch the bottom)…. She liked hanging out with us at the pool. We would throw the ball around the lanai and she would retrieve it and then insist on dropping it into the water but only through the middle of a blow-up donut float.
She was truly Queen of the Ball. When she was younger, she could play ball for hours and would be so sad when we would make her come inside. We continued this ball playing in our front yard when we moved to FL. It was because of her that we met some of the friends we have today. In this past year, ball playing was usually just keeping the ball near her and occasionally carrying it in her mouth. Sometimes we played soccer, rolling it to her when she would lay at the edge of the driveway. That was her way of letting us know that she wanted to play.
Once we moved to FL and had crosswalks, we noticed that she always walked on the white line when we crossed the street, whether she was on leash or not - she always Walked the Line.
We found new ways to spend time with her as she aged and she even met a new boyfriend, Murphy, later in life. They had about 4 years together and enjoyed swapping drool, begging for treats, CrunchyO's, of course, taking short walks, playing with toys, stealing the toys from each other, showing off for neighbors, greeting walkers on the sidewalk….. I'm sure I've forgotten a few of their favorites. It was a time that we all looked forward to every day.
I tried to make her video short, but I just couldn’t stuff 14 years into a short window. Marly was so precious to us and I have thousands of pictures and videos so I picked some of my favorites. We gave this amazing girl the best life we could and in return, she loved us unconditionally and showed it every day. I know with all my heart that she made me a better person. Our family feels very fortunate to have had someone so special in our lives that makes saying goodbye so very hard. I miss her so much:(
She has been the hardest goodbye. MyMarlyGirl 12/30/2008 - 3/21/2023 RIP Sweet Girl
Music: I Will Always Be With You - Sheena Easton & Jessi Corti (All Dogs Go To Heaven 2); Back Together Again - Alexandria Corn; So Sad You’re Gone - Steve Jacobson (The Spreading Love Project); My Old Dog - Greg Marsh, Jeff Wolinski, Jeff Bober & Greg Fenlon

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  • @daveiwhittle
    @daveiwhittle18 күн бұрын

    Beautiful girl who was obviously loved RIP sweetheart

  • @csganley
    @csganley Жыл бұрын

    Thank you all for your kind words. These past 2 weeks have been hard but every day I try to remember Marly with more smiles and fewer tears. She was such a beautiful sweetheart, so loving, smart, fun, and she loved us......I miss her:(

  • @kiszmyazz1026

    @kiszmyazz1026

    6 ай бұрын

    Know the heartbreak just put my 14 yr old dog down

  • @chiefhachiko1935
    @chiefhachiko19358 күн бұрын

    RIP Marly you will always be remembered forever and never forgotten by your family. This was the best way to tribute to her.

  • @TeresaCatherine-wi9co
    @TeresaCatherine-wi9co2 ай бұрын

    Pretty dog. She was lucky to have your love.

  • @daisymaefrench4041
    @daisymaefrench4041 Жыл бұрын

    I know the heartbreak of losing an animal. They love you for YOU and don't lie, cheat, steal or try to hurt you. I believe they are better than many of the people walking the earth today. Thank you for giving this beautiful dog such a good life where she was loved and cared for. It will come back to you in good luck and good health for the rest of your life.

  • @nrmandario3798

    @nrmandario3798

    Жыл бұрын

    I knew people, friends and family give up or leave their love ones, but I haven't heard of a single dog abandoned his human friends or family member.

  • @sqd37l
    @sqd37l Жыл бұрын

    such a beautiful girly. I love all dogs

  • @debrablumrogers5096
    @debrablumrogers50963 ай бұрын

    RIP Beautiful Marley,you will be greatly missed sweetheart.Mama will see you again someday God says so.! Godspeed x 🐾🦮❤️🌈

  • @susansmith4003
    @susansmith4003 Жыл бұрын

    Rest peacefully Marly ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

  • @mohseenansari3780
    @mohseenansari3780 Жыл бұрын

    One which we love ❤ r always in our heart. Thank you so much for giving so much love ❤

  • @ChristineDixon-ge3xs
    @ChristineDixon-ge3xs2 ай бұрын

    Rip beutifull fur baby

  • @sbechdolt
    @sbechdolt16 күн бұрын

    A great dog with her ball.brings tears to my eyes.sorry for your loss.hope they are well in dog heaven where they belong.

  • @marcythemermaid
    @marcythemermaid Жыл бұрын

    so so sorry

  • @thegreenberetlife0191
    @thegreenberetlife01919 күн бұрын

    God bless Marly, you will be reunited!

  • @michaelmcknight8419
    @michaelmcknight8419 Жыл бұрын

    Love wins again and again. Cherish your memories and she’s always there with you

  • @stevewilson3531
    @stevewilson3531 Жыл бұрын

    Our pets lead us from patience to love and then to loss....but it is always a journey worth taking. RIP Marly

  • @motortrain9000
    @motortrain9000 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your pup's life with me. She is beautiful. Dogs are angels on earth ❤

  • @leeoneill
    @leeoneill Жыл бұрын

    I lost my beautiful best mate Casper on 28 Feb from cancer and I've been grieving since. He was so beautiful and everyone loved him. I'll never never forget him, my beloved best mate. This has me crying. RIP my beautiful best mate

  • @deepaktom1443
    @deepaktom144310 ай бұрын

    I'm sorry for your loss. RIP Marly.

  • @MandyLucas-bh8lh
    @MandyLucas-bh8lh5 ай бұрын

    So sorry for the loss of casper now he has crossed the rainbow Bridge but he is with his furry friends sending you all my love and thoughts run free and God bless friendxxx

  • @sakofree
    @sakofree Жыл бұрын

    Such a sweet girl I know she will be missed rest in peace Marly

  • @jasonmorris880
    @jasonmorris880 Жыл бұрын

    RIP Marly you always be remembered forever. I know how it feels I lost my puppy two months ago he passed away from cancer it was the hardest thing ever. He was my best friend ever

  • @crusader2112
    @crusader2112 Жыл бұрын

    Rip Marly God Bless

  • @Stargateobsession
    @Stargateobsession Жыл бұрын

    Lovely tribute. RIP Marly. I'm so sorry for your loss.

  • @rogerbenker1288
    @rogerbenker1288 Жыл бұрын

    😭😭😭❤🇧🇪

  • @ronduckett5017
    @ronduckett50176 ай бұрын

    My 1st doggo was a golden mix. Hard to find a better breed!!! That was 1977. Well, in 2006 a little black and tan long haired dachshund came into my life. Had to let my ANGEL go year and a half ago. It sucks but I wouldn't want to live without the memories!!!

  • @PattyKalt-jq3hw
    @PattyKalt-jq3hw Жыл бұрын

    Sweet Memorial to her❤

  • @Franklin6300
    @Franklin6300 Жыл бұрын

    The most beautiful memorial for a beloved dog I have ever seen. Marly had a wonderful family to love who gave her the best life ever. Thank you for the life you gave her. My condolences to you and your family. She will be waiting at the rainbow bridge for you to be with you again.

  • @johannesramharter1139
    @johannesramharter1139 Жыл бұрын

    💖💖💖💖💖

  • @donabeth4561
    @donabeth45613 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful thank you so much for sharing this. I can see what a wonderful soul and loved family member Marly was 😢 So sorry 😞 💔

  • @marthaschiantarelli4271
    @marthaschiantarelli4271 Жыл бұрын

    So touching

  • @Hendopomeranianpuppy
    @Hendopomeranianpuppy Жыл бұрын

    RIP MARLY ❤ New friend ❤ woof so beautiful

  • @kimgates9193
    @kimgates91938 ай бұрын

    This made me cry. What a wonderful dedication to your friend.

  • @tomburke9778
    @tomburke97785 ай бұрын

    So sorry for your loss. RIP Marley 😢

  • @doc2398
    @doc2398 Жыл бұрын

    Rest easy, Marly!

  • @Sanholomc
    @Sanholomc Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful girl I'm so sorry for your loss thank you for taking such good care of her ❤️

  • @linasliauteryte9127
    @linasliauteryte9127 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful dog😪😪❤️❤️❤️❤️😪😪😪

  • @jasonbaker5760
    @jasonbaker5760 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, wonderful Marly ❤

  • @reginagrobosz8807
    @reginagrobosz8807 Жыл бұрын

    💖

  • @user-ke6jo9yc2z
    @user-ke6jo9yc2zАй бұрын

    😭😭😭😭😭😭😭❤❤❤❤❤

  • @laurae6658
    @laurae6658Ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤😭😭😭🌈

  • @Deeptesha
    @Deeptesha26 күн бұрын

    What happened with marly?? Was she sick???

  • @ronduckett5017
    @ronduckett50176 ай бұрын

    My 1st doggo was a golden mix. Hard to find a better breed!!! That was 1977. Well, in 2006 a little black and tan long haired dachshund came into my life. Had to let my ANGEL go year and a half ago. It sucks but I wouldn't want to live without the memories!!!