She was twelve years old when she left Terry and I. Lena leaves a lot of sons and daughters to bring joy to their owners. She leaves us grieving for her and abundent with rich memories of her life with us.
Terry and I were gifted with Lena when she was seven years old. She was at the end of her life as a breeding dog. My good friend, Teresa Osborn, gave Lena to us. Lena lived out the rest of her years as a two dog family with many acres to roam.
Lena was aptly named. She came over to you hoping to be petted. When you started to pet her, she leaned into you. She loved the company of humans. Lena only knew the best of humans. Her life was filled with love from her puppy years, as a kennel dog and as an inside house dog with her family.
Lena died of cancer. It had filled her stomach and her liver. Lena left this world peacefully with her head on my foot with me sitting on the floor beside her, petting her.
She gave her heart to us and we experienced an obediant, well trained loving German Shepherd dog. What an experience that has been.
I told Lena to come back to me when she was ready. I’ll let you know when she shows up again at Hidden Paradise Ranch.