Blog: Thank you everyone…
Hi everyone……
Thank you for the outpouring of love and support for my dog Daisy today. Sadly, she passed this morning. Obviously I am extremely upset and saddened. It has been a really hard day.
I can say that the bright side is that she only had one night of suffering. Just a few days ago she was trotting around the recording studio and was the center of attention. 2 days ago my Mom said “how’s Daisy been?” And, I said “Man – she’s a trooper! Just happy to be out and about with me, tail wagging……you’d never know she has a heart problem”
She always got tons of love everywhere she went. People thought she was a puppy even thought she wouldve been 11 in September. Everyone spoke of what a sweet dog she was. I am so thankful I was in town and able to be with her. She knew I was there and went so peacefully. It was time – that was one hundred percent clear.
For those who wrote in from my camp – please know how much fun Daisy had with all of you this past year. Whether it was at my house or the recording studio, she was never without a lap to sit on or one of you to play with. Know that she truly is an angel now and she is with Rosie who passed last summer. Those two were quite a pair! Sibling rivals!
The best thing you can do for me, for Daisy, and for yourselves is to remember how much fun she was to have around! We are all lucky to have had so many great times with her! She relieved a lot of stress and kept everyone’s spirits up.
The love and loss of a pet is deep. It hits you when you least expect it. They are the epitome of loyalty and forgiveness. They never ask why you got home late, they’re only happy to see you. So, for anyone who has a pet – enjoy every moment and learn from their unconditional love.
I am sad tonight but, I am also celebrating Daisy’s life and I am so thankful that she somehow found me and that I had the honor of being her owner. People would say “she’s so good” and I’d say “I can’t say thank you for that cuz I have nothing to do with it. I just lucked out!”
She was truly my little buddy – in the car, my local coffee place, the studio……… I will miss hanging out with her. She was great company and a great friend! But, I have a feeling she’s hangin’ around as I write this as she was never more than two feet away from me! If I woke up to walk somewhere in the house she’d wake up from a sound sleep and follow me.
I’ve always joked that her goal in life was “to be a good dog”. She definitely accomplished that! I am so lucky to have had her in my life.
You cannot fully prepare, but I did know this was coming at some point soon after she was diagnosed with an enlarged heart. It wasn’t a total shock and, again – she didn’t have a prolonged period of pain and fear and suffering that many animals and humans face. I am so thankful for that. Her quality of life was great til the very end.
Again – thank you all for your concern, sympathy, and love……
Say a prayer for Daisy tonight because a spirit cannot be born and cannot die. She’s everywhere now so tell her how much you love her!
Thank you everyone….. G’nite
Deborah
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Hang in there Deb! I will be thinking of you and Daisy tonight!
Rob
xx
Wow Deb, that letter brought a tear to my eye and reminded me of when I had to put my cat down. You’re right, there’s nothing like the unconditional love of a pet. I’ll keep you in my thoughts.
Deb!!.
What a great feelings!!!.. Thnxs 4 share this with all of us.
I only said… a pray, a cheers and a big aplausse 4 the big and the memory of DAISY!!!
Spotlight (Brian)…from Chile
So sorry to hear about Daisy’s passing! Keeping you in my prayers! Take care!!
deborah,
what a beauitful note. it is a sad time to loose a beloved pet. they come into our lives and change us for the better.
thinking of you…..
Hi deb, That was a very moving letter from the heart, and i feel your sadness but you can
be proud of giving daisy the best life possible…
Losing a loved one is so difficult weather that is a pet makes no difference.
My thoughts are with you,
Take Care,
Glen xx
Also my dear dog Diana passed away last friday 20th March. I truly understand your feelings. R.I.P. our lovable dogs. Bye!!!
Dear Deborah,
So sorry to hear about Daisy’s death! God created human and animals for us to appreciate his creation.
Don’t feel too sad about it, Daisy was such a blessing to you and many others when she was alive.
You are in my prayers, take a short break and we are waiting for you to write more new songs for us to hear.You have been a gracious and excellent owner to Daisy and i am sure that she knew it.
Amen!
Eunice
🙂
Deborah,
Daisy and you are in our prayers today.
Allen
Thanks Deborah for sharing your thoughts about Daisy. Our prayers will be with the both of you.
Let me share this story with you. We had a dog named Princess she had 2 prevoius owners before us (they were my husbands co-workers) well before she was with any of them she had orginally came from a abusive home. Our friends had way to many dogs and they felt like she needed a good home. So they gave her to us. We had her about a year. There was a neighborhood male dog that looked like he had been abandoned so luckily we kept him and they eneded up breeding in June 2008-
well she ended having puppies on July 28, -which the night before she never showed any signs of problems or nesting or anything,
I wake up at 8am and I find her on a blanket on the floor at the foot of my daughters bed. I noticed one puppy was very cold and too the side of the others. It had died. I took the puppy away. Well she had 2 puppies alive. But I still Knew she had more to birth.
I worked with her all morning trying to help her give birth to the 4 baby. Delivered around lunch. Well she was still acting like she had atleast one more inside her. I was getting tired so my sister took over. We finally called the vet up and they said bring her down.
This was around 445pm. He took her back and came out showing us what he pulled out. Felt and looked like something hard. He didn’t give her any shots just sent her home. Well the next. She was doing fine on Tuesday just week but fine. 3 puppies nursing and doing good. Well we leave on Wed July 31 to go to Dallas and she was little sick that morning but nothing to major. We asked me brother n law to check in on her and puppies.
On Thurday morning we wake up to head over to Six Flags from our motel room and (me,my sister,my daughter,my husband) our having a good time, Right after we get finished on 2 rides I get terrible ill – I felt Like I wanted to “throw up and pass out” My sister is feeling the same way. My brother n law calls about an hr later and tells us that he went to check on her and couldn’t find her -the male dog pulled my brother n law by the leg and led him to her. She had died under my bed. He buried her. My brother n law had assumed we were coming home that night but we had already paid for the 2nd night. We had to call friends up too help take care of the puppies. demi lovato was at six flags that night -we seen her concert. after the concert we were debating on what to do. It wasn’t til about 9pm that it really hit my daughter. She was sad and in shock. We said we will just got motel sleep and get up next morning and come home.
We ended up loosing 2 of the 3 puppies within 1-2 weeks after they were born.
We still have one left and I tell you he is spoiled rotten.
I had to learn all over again how to wake up at all ours of the night and day to bottle fed him. I also had another nurse friend of mine helping me when I was working and she wasnt working to help get him raised. He’s at 8 months old now.
My mom said ” you should have taken her with you on your trip” I said mom what if she would have died on the trip then what.” My mom was trying to make me feel guilty for not staying home and taking care of her. My mom would have taken care of her but she was 70 miles away. There were alot of could’ve beens and should’ve beens but that was the first time I had ever had a prg dog to take care of and deliver on my own.
Now I know what to do the next time. Leave her/ him with a friend.
Thanks Deb for letting me share this.
It’s hard for me to gauge the pain you feel at this time by the loss of Daisy. I can not say that she is better now, just for comfort. All I can say is that this great love, treasure it and bring it with you (and . Fuerza Deb! My best wishes and positive energy…desde Chile: Alfredo
What a beautiful letter, Deborah. You’re in my thoughts.
You are not only a great songwriter, you are just a great writer period, that was a very touching note. Thinking of you
Thank you for taking the time to write this. Losing a pet is never easy; we give them so much of us. I was a technician at a veterinary ER and one of the worst things is when people prolong an animal’s fate because they can’t say goodbye. In the end, they cost themselves and their pet’s so much exertion. Letting Daisy pass with dignity is truly the best thing that could’ve been done. It is good she didn’t suffer very long and that you were able to be there to comfort her.
Do what you need to do in order to take care of you now. Pets and people don’t ever really leave us. Daisy lives in your memory and in your heart. She will be ageless and always healthy. Always your ‘good dog.’ 🙂
You are both in my thoughts.
Deborah-
I so sorry!! To loose a loved pet and friend is one of the hardest things in life. It always made me smile to see her in your pictures, she is a cutie.
The love and companion of a dog is the best. They are so accepting and giving.
I share your loss.
I’m sooooo sorry to hear about DAISY….i know what U are
going thru, and it is HELL…..sorry about ur loss DEB…love U…LOU CASS
RIP Daisy
Hey Deb, sorry for your loss 🙁 we all know how much you love your pets especially Daisy. We have a dog which is a little over a year old and Im sure we would all be devistated if anything happened to her. They are little people. Im sure you have nothing but great memories and shes in a better place 🙂 Time will make it better.
Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….
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there is a video by ccvariety on youtube with deborah and daisy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NPF96-iGrU
So sorry about Daisy!!
I am so sorry for your loss!!
Enrique and I are inseperable too!!!
God Bless.
Hugs.
Jane & Enrique
hi deb – so sorry for your puppy… you were obviously a very loving owner… like you said, she is still around in spirit…
hugs,
a guy from the 141 days…
Even in this rough emotional time for you, you’re able to still give inspiration. My thoughts are with you as you handle this great loss. Remember, Daisy may not be with you physically, but you’ll carry her in your heart and she’ll be with you in spirit! May the pain ease soon, but never the memories. They are what will inspire you!
Hugs!
-Sean 🙂
It’s never easy losing a pet. I’ve lost many over the years and it’s always heartbreaking.
Just focus on the joy they bring and it helps.
Hang in there 🙂
Deb,
This post that you have written about Daisy is really beautiful…..
I wish you love.
Keep the joyful memories close.
Love,
Betsy
Deborah,
I will say a prayer tonite for you. The note you wrote shows how much Daisy meant to you. The many comments you have received shows how much you mean to us.
God Bless,
Jack
GySgt., U.S. Marine Corps, Ret.
Hey, just wanted to sent too you all my thoughts and sending Daisy a prayer, she´s now running around on heavens playground !! I´ve olso recently lost my sweet dog Lady, and she will forever be missed and will forever be in my heart, like your daisy !!
We have to think of all the good times we had with them and think that they have no pain no more and they had a good life here !!!!
Take good care , and the memories no one can take away from us ……. Love from Zessa in denmark
I’m sorry to hear about your loss. I know how hard it must be. While I’ve not had a dog myself, my mother had a black cocker mix named Daisy for twelve years and her passing two years ago was a tough one for all of us. Stay strong and remember that her memory will be with you forever.
Wow, I teared up as I read that. As I am writing this my little dog, Zoey, is curled up next to me, and I’m appreciating her just a little bit more right. Dogs are family members, and I’m very sorry about your loss, Deb.
Nice to meet you Deb.
My name is Jun live in Japan.
I love you and your songs very much!
And,,,
I am very sorry about Daisy(;_;)
Daisy was very happy because loved much from Deb.
Daisy is alive in your heart forever.
Deborah Gibson’s Dog Daisy Dies | popdirt.com
hey deb sorry about your dog dasiy well hang in there we all love you so i hope you feel better.
Knowing the loss of a Grandparent, friend or even a pet can be extremely devestating…I know how it can be. I just lost my Grandmother in December 2 days before my birthday and I have also had two dogs of mine pass. One of cancer and one due to overexposure to the heat. I was upset by the loss of all. But the loss of my dogs at different times was the most heart breaking. My deepest of sympathies along with my thoughts and prayers are with you. You have always been in my heart and you are there even more now. I love you Deb and I am will be with you in thoughts and prayers.
Love, your Official MySpace Atihead of the Airwaves,
Aaron Joseph AJ Richard
I want you to know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers. You also have all of my support. Yes our pets are very special to us and they do bring lots of joy into our lives. Hang in there. At least you got the memories to go by for the rest of your life. I have 2 cats and if I’d lose one of them I’d be devastated. So I’m sure i know what you’re going through.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I lost 2 dogs with in 3 months of each other. The first was hard as he was my best friend, and went to work with me too! The second was totally unexpected and was harder on me.
It is a cruel twist of fate that our pets do not have the same life spans as humans, but because they love unconditionally they just do not need as much time on earth as us.
Hi Deb, So sorry to hear she was a beautiful dog. I’ve lost a few and you are right it is very hard as they have their own personalities. Enlarged heart hey…… must have been from all the love you gave her and all she had to give. God bless Deb and my prayers are with you through this tough time.
Deb, I want to send you a big hug. I lost my boys Buddy (a stray black cat) & Stormie ( a rescued Siamese) a year apart. Both of them were so loving.. they were my kids for over 12 years. I miss them so much.
I am so sorry for your loss.
So sorry about your loss. I have 3 dogs and I don’t know what I’d do without them. My heart goes out to you. Thanks for being such a good doggy parent!
Deborah,
I’m so sorry to hear about Daisy. I lost my beloved dog in December, and it’s hard to explain how such a little dog could bring so much happiness to my life. Even though she’s gone, my memories of her continue to bring a smile to my face on a regular basis, and I hope memories of Daisy do the same for you for many years to come.
You describe the relationship between a dog and her person so well. I’m sorry for your loss. My very first dog, Flash, passed away nearly ten years ago from an enlarged heart and not a day goes by that I don’t think of him. He taught me a lot, that dog. I’ll say a little prayer for Daisy tonight and let her know what a good dog she is.
I’m sorry to hear about your loss. Losing a pet is very hard. From the pics on the site I think she was the cutest dog I’ve ever seen. She’ll be with you always in your heart!
Deborah,
I am so sorry about Daisy. I know how it feels to lose a pet, as I have lost many throughout the years. Just because it is an animal doesn’t mean it is any easier to deal with when it happens. I could tell how much you cared about her. I will definitely be thinking about you and Daisy tonight. I am also sending out a big hug to you and Daisy because like you mentioned, she was never far behind. Stay strong. XOXO
Dear Deborah,
I’m praying for you tonight. Your letter touched my heart. I remember all too much the sadness of a loss of an amazing puppy I had a few years ago. I tear up thinking of the day I’ll lose the one I have now. You are right, it is complete unconditional love. He follows me everywhere and just like Daisy, wakes from a deep sleep when I leave a room. You were blessed to have her and heaven is smiling tonight with her there. She is absolutely beautiful.
Love from Louisiana,
Hope & Brad
Deb I experienced something last week that changed me for life and opened my eyes of the power of prayer. I just finished my 6 week small group Re-Set Journey with my church tonight. I used the Prayer experience that my church thought us the this past week and a half. I plugged into it as Pastor Brian would say yeah he isn’t your average Pastor. I sent a prayers to you and Daisy.
I agree with you about Daisy is still with you and she is your angel. I still feel like my old dog comes too visit every now and then too check on me to say Hi.
Stay strong and take care.
Erica
Deborah,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know exactly how you feel, pets are like family to us and in 2004 we had to have our westie put down and it broke my heart and cried for two days straight, but now I realize she is at peace and better now as I am sure Daisy is now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Lee
Deborah,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Daisy. I know it’s hard because our pets do become our children.
I hope you find comfort in all the good times that you shared with her and know that she’s watching over you.
Take care and stay strong (from another pet parent)
Sarah
My heart goes out to you. When I had to put my cat down after 12 years together it dang near broke my heart. Take time to grieve – it does get easier. They truly are a part of our families.
Hi Deborah i am so sorry to hear about your loss and being an animal lover that i am i know that your loss is a sad one. I just recently got done saving beautiful female pit bull from neglect and was about to bring her to a new foster home because i wasnt sure if i could manage with another dog since i had 3 already. Well after having her for only 4 days i drove 4 hours to boston to drop her off at a rescue home. Well after i dropped her off and i saw her sad eyes as i drove away i became sad and distraught and was forced to pull over the side of the road, After a 20 min wait i decided to go back and bring back this beautiful dog…after only 4 days i was in love with this dog and knew she would fit just fine at my home. Thats the power a beautiful pet can have on a person so i feel your hurt and tonight i will make sure to give my whole crew a big hug on your behalf…may daisy enjoy her new wonderful life in doggie heaven 🙂
Thank you for all your wonderful thoughts and beautiful music
Deborah,
I’m sorry to hear about Daisy.I had alot of deaths last year in my family inc 2 cats.Socks was almost 12 and my little kitty in Nov there wasn’t anything wrong with her I came home and she was dying.They’re just like children and are there when you need them.I certainly know how hard it is to lose a pet.I’m glad you were there for Daisy,I’m sure that meant alot to her.
I will keep you in my prayers.God bless