SARA'S SUDDEN PASSING
On the afternoon of September 26th, I carried Sara into our Vet's office. She had suffered a sudden physical downturn at home to where she could barely stand up! The exams pointed to cancer of the pancreas. I knew from her sudden change in her physical and mental state she was having a physical and mental battle going on in her. It had reached a point where she seemed to look up at me and say she was ready to move on after more than14 yrs. of a wonderful life. Rather than bring her back home to just waste away till she did pass away (she was not eating and keeping it down or drinking) the loving humane thing was to let her pass on painlessly and quietly on my lap looking up at me in our Vet's office as I told her how much I loved her...and will miss her smile every day of my life.
I'm Mark and my two "girls" are Sara and Katie. We have been experiencing the RV lifestyle since 2018 when I bought my 2008 Pleasure Ways Ascent RV. Now retired and after several years of traveling and having upgrades and improvements done to my old RV, the girls and I have settled into enjoying traveling, exploring and discovering the perks to RV travel and the freedom of that lifestyle.
These are the stories of our adventures on the road, the areas we explore and what we find of interest that you too might be interested in discovering. I began this channel from scratch, knowing nothing about any of this and I think I have steadily improved my methods and quality though I am far from "polished" like the more established You Tubers, but I am pleased with my progression.
So grab a cup of Java or what you please and enjoy each true story of our RV life of adventure and discovery that we present and please review our older videos also. We always are interested in our viewer's point of view and experiences if they have been to the location covered in any one of our video stories.
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So as the Girls and I always say; "We wish you happy trails and WOOF, WOOF!"
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So sorry about your sweet Sara! I lost my Daisy in January! She was my heart! Wish our furbabies could live forever! ❤
@doggonervn211
10 ай бұрын
It is so sad when I think about those " evil and hurt full humans" that are still alive but such a kind loving beloved pet as Sara must pass on...
@sandrap3047
10 ай бұрын
@@doggonervn211 I agree! Breaks my heart those evil people abuse dogs! Saw a story where a family sold their home & left their senior chihuahua outside to fend for herself! I would’ve drove to Arizona to pick her up if my car was in decent shape!
Her sweet paw prints will forever be on and in your heart, so sorry. 😥🐾 Some day you'll see her over The Rainbow Bridge.
@doggonervn211
10 ай бұрын
I plan to have both my girls' ashes and mine scattered up in the mountains in a field at their favorite alpine lake.
omg...not Sarah.... sooooo sad I cried watching your note...
@doggonervn211
10 ай бұрын
I find myself crying every time I watch my own video. I loved her so much having had her for so long...My heart has a hole in it that will take time to heal over, Hopefully Kate will help with that till she goes then I will go thru this all over again..
Dear Mark, my wife and I are so sorry to hear of your loss of Sara. We always have enjoyed your videos of your travels with the girls. We are dog lovers and find the loss of a companion is the most difficult part of dog ownership. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time, All the best Russ & Sharyn.
@doggonervn211
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for being viewers of our channel and enjoying our videos of the girls and I. Sara is deeply missed.
I did the same thing with my last dog Tabby who died at 13 and a half years old. I had her from birth. Watched as she was born. I know your pain. It will pass but you will never forget your friend and I go back to the little case of ashes and I look at the paw print and her photo and it warms my heart.
@doggonervn211
9 ай бұрын
So is mine warmed by the lock of her beautiful long red hair and her paw prints and all our photos and videos of her life with me.
Mark, I send you my sincerest condolences for your loss of your beloved Sara.❤
@doggonervn211
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kindness. Our pets are as dear to us as our children, and it hurts to lose one after what seems like such a short time in our lives.
I knew Sara and traveled with the 3 of you. She was a beautiful dog , Mark. I remember the time in Indian Bread Rocks camp, she and that big bull were nose to nose !!
@doggonervn211
10 ай бұрын
Yes, we have had quite the adventures together.
Mark I am so deeply sorry to hear of Sara’s passing. She always seemed to be so full of life. With the loss that we have had to bear the pain is eased by focusing on the good times and the passing of time. For me, when something triggers profound grief I have found a way to ease my pain. Mentally I force myself to “change the channel “ of my thoughts to the best memories. More of a celebration of life. It has helped me move through the grief and I hope that it might ease your pain. My thoughts are with you and I hope that this might be helpful.
@doggonervn211
10 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. I am doing just that, remembering all the wonderful times Sara and I with Kate have had over 14 yrs. I hope my video I am working on thru this deep grief, once done will do her memory honor as a loving pet.
So sorry for the loss of your sweet fur baby 🐶. You have many precious memories.
@doggonervn211
8 күн бұрын
I have many videos of our travels on this channel to relive my ties with them both. I am so grateful for that and having my Dog Travel channel to remember our adventures together over these many years..
I understand how you feel my world has been ripped apart. My sweet Pomeranian of 18 years just passed this Monday from a vestibular attack that didn't get better. This was my first time having to euthanize a fur baby. She was like my child. I am so sorry for the pain and grief. Your video helped me to see that I an not alone and its okay to hurt. They are not just dogs they are our world. The only time they leave us is for the bathroom and to eat. They are always happy to see us and their love is boundless and unconditional. We turn to our furbabies for comfort in everyway and that loss is felt in every possible way. Your channel should be bigger because you are helping people by sharing your experiences. This helped me more than I can express. The thing that helped me is knowing that my furbaby knew I loved her and would want to comfort me if she could and she would lick my tears away. It is why we turn to dogs in the first place they do not judge when we cry or hurt they are just there for us and when they cannot be there any longer they would still want us to be happy. She didn't leave a hole in your heart she made sure that the place in your heart is just for her. Thank you for your videos.
@doggonervn211
4 ай бұрын
Our pets are many times better than the people that surround us in everyday life! More empathetic and comforting and give us such joy and peace in this insane world we find ourselves living thru today. I plan to soon be getting a new 8-week-old Irish Setter Puppy this year. My son came up with her name, Ember! I thought it was perfect and is a good description of an Irish Setter's coat, red like the embers of a peaceful campfire. Katie is showing her age, she'll be 15 this June and I don't know how much longer she will be with me. The new puppy will be a companion to Katie till she passes and fill the gap for me from losing my two best dogs I've had. Ember (when I do get her) and I will have many new adventures in the future into my 80's traveling and exploring together. I hope you will follow along with us as we go into an unknown future in a crazy world.
Sorry to hear you've lost Sara, such a lively healthy looking dog,. My thoughts are with you.
@doggonervn211
10 ай бұрын
I miss her so much. She has been such a deep part of my life over these 14 yr. It is hard to accept that she is gone.
@HoodedMerganser1
10 ай бұрын
I understand, remember the good times you had together, take care
I am so, so sorry for your loss. You were so kind to me earlier today to respond to my comments on an older video. You are an awesome individual. May your many happy memories of Sara be some comfort you.
@doggonervn211
10 ай бұрын
Thank you and I am glad if I helped you thru your worry about your pet. They are stronger than many people's resolve is today.
Oh Mark I am so sorry for the loss of Sara 😢 It is the absolutely one of the hardest losses to experience.
@doggonervn211
10 ай бұрын
It was a shock to me. I had thought Katie would be the first to go with her three attacks of that canine vestibular disease, but she is still going strong thank God!
Sweet Sara sure was beautiful. My eyes are so wet and my heart aches for you. We have a lot in common as my husband and I are retired and love our rv. We had 2 Boston terriers, brothers Buster & Wilbur. Buster passed away almost 5 weeks now and I still cry. I miss him so much. You know exactly how I feel. As you said it was one of the most hardest thing you’ve ever been thru. It truly is. I came across your channel bc my Wilbur suffered his 1st episode of vestibular disease a week ago …just 3 weeks after busters passing. It’s unbearable to watch him and it’s 24/7 care. Like Kate, he started coming around after 4 days but is still very very sick. I need to also lift him in and out of the rv. He still walks in circles. I can’t bear to loose another loved pet. Your videos are so comforting and I can tell it comes from your heart. I hope your trip is enjoyable and I will pray your Kate gets better. Your picture of Sara wrapped in wings is absolutely beautiful. May I ask where I can get one for my buster? Safe travels & God bless 💜
@doggonervn211
9 ай бұрын
I am sorry for your loss and what you are going thru with how this vestibular disease is affecting your other pet now. I now fear she is slowly going blind because sometimes She will wake up and bark for me. The vet says that her eyes were beginning to "cloud up." As for those angle wing item, I scoured the internet for pet memorials. I think I found it on the site Perfect Pet "something." I found one sight that had the dog wearing a Christmas Cap and one without. I got one of each from the two companies, I can't remember their names, I am sorry. I do hope you will enjoy my coming videos of Kate's and My most recent trip.
@DogLoverMiami
3 ай бұрын
A Vet Opthalmologist specialist might be able to treat the cataract...I took my dog and the specialist said we see the cataract early enough to either get her eye pressure eye drops to lower the eye pressure and this could help the cataract lens fall back and then see from the retina in the back. Or, assist by the doctor pushing the cataract back out of the way of the right now of course numbing the eye with drops and sedation. It's not general anesthesia. Will be farsighted but better than nothing. The lens slowly falling back could be uncomfortable so vet prescribed anti inflammatory pain med just in case. Doing it now. Specialist says it takes a couple weeks. The eye pressure should get checked on all older dogs, especially when get cataract and sometimes they could have an ulcer in the eye that could be painful so it's good to get their eyes checked by a vet ophthalmologist. If they have an ulcer there are eye drops they can take or for whatever other eye issues. The eyes can have changes quickly when getting cataract so I have to take him often to get checked. The specialist told me to give my dog a supplement called Ocuglo which is really good for eyes. It has Lutein, which humans take for eye health. I'm so sorry about Sara. I came to this channel because my Chihuahua have vestibular disease. Thank you for sharing. You've probably saved dogs' lives showing that they can recover. Thank you. @@doggonervn211
So sorry to hear about Sara passing away 😞🙏 Take the time you need
@doggonervn211
10 ай бұрын
Working on my memoriam video to Sara, I am happily reliving all the adventures we shared in over 14 yrs of living together.
I'm so sorry for the loss of her. We just lost our sweet Pepper Anne of 16 years. It was so sudden, we barely got to say goodbye properly. There are no words that heal the pain, but my heart goes out to you, knowing just how painful it is.
@doggonervn211
10 ай бұрын
Thank you. I will be better prepared when Katie passes but even that will be hard.
So sorry, brother!
We are so sorry for your loss. She will be forever in your hearts. I also did a video of my beloved Charlie and it was good therapy for me.
I feel your pain and know how hard it is to lose a loving dog. I wish you the best!
@doggonervn211
10 ай бұрын
Sara has been a part of my life thru thick and thin, good and bad times for 0ver 14 yrs. Some marriages never last that long! I miss her dearly.
My heart is breaking my tears are flowing for you. Know this. That Sweetheart Sara had a beautiful life with you . I have two doggies that were cremated and will be placed in our caskets when it's time for us to go. I have a dog Sheena that is still wobbling with head tilted after a few months ago got old dog syndrome just like your beloved Katie. . I believe we will see our beloveds again. ❤
@doggonervn211
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for your heart felt words. I too plan to have my ashes and both Sara's and Katies ashes spread up in the cascade mountains at our favorite alpine lake field they enjoyed hiking to and frolicking in on our summer hikes there together. God, I miss her so darn much!
our animals helps us keep the purest and best part of us, our child heart and that's why they are so precious et why it is impossible de explain the deep and true sadness that we feel and go through. you're a courageous man, it's really hard to go through this but somehow we will always be better humans always and purer souls
@doggonervn211
2 ай бұрын
I am concerned that Katie's 15th year may be her last with me. Her three attacks of the idiopathic canine vestibular disease she has suffered from these past 3 years is gaining on her ability to support her hind quarters so she can walk!
GOD BLESS YOU AND SARA 😇
@doggonervn211
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for your prayers..
So sorry for your loss. Sara was such a sweet dog. 😢
@doggonervn211
10 ай бұрын
She was a big part of our home and family.
I’m so sorry for your loss of Sara 😭😭😭😭😭😭
@doggonervn211
9 ай бұрын
It still is like a wound to my heart. She was such an important part of my life for over 14 yrs.
When we saw the caption on your video, we could not watch. To close to home for us. So sorry for your loss! They are our family. They give us so much and are with us such a short time! So sad. Warm regards
@doggonervn211
10 ай бұрын
I find I cannot watch it myself all the way thru without still breaking down and crying.
@trishal2592
10 ай бұрын
😢😢😢
Very sorry for your loss. Just found your video's.
@doggonervn211
Ай бұрын
She was my "little girl' and missed dearly. Katie is holding on at over 15 but age is catching up with her too.
So sorry for ya loss
@doggonervn211
10 ай бұрын
Thank you
Losing a fur baby is never easy. :(
@doggonervn211
10 ай бұрын
The saddest part is I will be going thru this again...with Katie in the near future!
@nicklopez3133
10 ай бұрын
@@doggonervn211 Dang, am very sorry to hear that.
I just started following your journey with Sarah and Kate. So sad for your loss. Hope you recover well.
@doggonervn211
3 ай бұрын
Kate will be 15 this summer and nearing the end of her lifespan so I am preparing myself for that loss also. I would like to see her meet her little sister, like Sara my Irish Setter pup was to her when I first got her after Katie. They were only a month apart in age/weeks.