Molly GH-1205

Gone too soon from our lives, but she lives on, forever in our hearts.

7/15/2015 – 2/21/2024

Molly spent her first chapter as a Breeder girl (mom to many lucky dogs) in Southern Maryland, and was adopted in the late summer of 2021. In turn, this shy, sweet, and dainty lady came into GoldHeart on April 7, 2022, after her new owner felt his girl needed a home where she could get more attention and spend more time outside in a fenced yard, which she loved almost as much as her squeaky balls and stuffed toys. From the day she came through our door with her tail glued between her legs, Pete and I knew this girl needed to stay with us for her third and final chapter. She was so loving, but equally fearful of so much, certainly more than we have seen with the many other dogs we have been blessed to share our home with.

In 22 months, she taught us that being kind is something we need to do every day. I hope we helped her let go of many fears and all that knew Molly, could see her transforming into the loveliest, kindest dog ever. She never had a cross moment with anyone, and adored her golden brother Dasher, fosters Katie, Goose, Hank, and most recently Annie (all of GoldHeart). She also loved frequent visitor Tootsie. She only barked 3 times and play growled just a a few times. These moments were magical and made our hearts sing to hear her unleashed joy finally revealing itself. She got to hang out outside lots in her yard, go camping with us, and took two trips with family and friends to Cape Charles, and loved our daily walks, – she had the most perfect “heal†ever (only needed a leash because she did want to investigate the squirrels), treasured constant ball chasing (every time she went outside Molly waited for the ball to be thrown) and she delighted all during our many Sunday football get-togethers.

We discovered a growth following her 8^th Birthday (August ‘23). It was in the perineal region. It was surgically removed, and the biopsy revealed a grade 3 soft tissue sarcoma (aggressive and rare). Because of the location, margins were minimal, and we started radiation in hopes of stopping regrowth. Sadly, It came back during treatment in November ’23, and the prognosis was grim. We decided to do all we could to make her final time the best naturally. She had almost 4 more months, not knowing she had cancer – and living life to the fullest without fear. We were sure her last day was full of yummy treats, a long walk to see her many friends, enjoy ball play, and many kisses, hugs and gentle words. She passed peacefully at home with a final gift of euthanasia with Lap of Love, surrounded by her two and four legged family. At the very end, Annie barked and barked as her spirit left, and Molly’s tail was curled, but suddenly raised up and down several times, then rested fully extended…ready to wag in her next life. She came with it glued between her legs and left with it wagging…a transformed beloved Golden girl.

“It came to me that every time I lose a dog, they take a piece of my heart with them, and every new dog that comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all of the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and as loving as they are.” – Anonymous

We love you Sweetest Molly!  Marie and Pete Martinez