03/24/2016
It’s with deep sorrow that I have to share the news that another beautiful soul has earned her angel wings. Sweet Molly came to us from a high kill shelter in Charlotte where she was dumped as her eyesight was declining. Molly immediately stole the hearts of her foster moms, Nancy and Sally, and everyone in her Daisy family – she stayed with Nancy in Charlotte after first coming into rescue and then came to Charleston and her foster mom, Sally, so we could take her to our ophthalmologist, Doc Anne Cook. Unfortunately there was nothing that could be done to save Molly’s eyesight and we learned that she would eventually become completely blind. A little thing like losing her eyesight didn’t slow Molly down one bit, she was a happy, outgoing Labby girl who loved life and everyone she met. When Molly’s forever parents met her, it was an instant love connection. Molly still had partial sight and Teresa and John immediately consulted with a trainer to help their girl adjust to their home and her declining sight. Their chocolate Lab, Moose, fell in love with Molly as well and the two became fast friends. Molly eventually lost her eyesight, but her spirit never wavered, she continued to thrive and spread joy wherever she went. She adored Moose and when Teresa and John came home one day and nobody greeted them at the door, they discovered Moose couldn’t stand up by himself and Molly was sitting behind him so as not to accidentally step on him. After Moose crossed over the rainbow bridge, Molly started going to work with her mom, Teresa, and became a welcome member of the team. She loved going out to restaurants, to the beach and everywhere she could with her mom and dad. Molly was such a happy girl and you’d never know she couldn’t see, her tail always twirling circles, Teresa and John called her their whirli-gig. A friend told Molly’s mom, "It's true how uniquely wonderful Molly was. She had a special gift and I'm so glad she was able to touch so many people. What a great legacy she is leaving behind!" Molly left behind a beautiful legacy – her strong spirit and joyful attitude remind us that life is a gift to be cherished and love can conquer all. From the moment Molly came into rescue, her life began again and she made the most of every day. Molly was loved and cherished by her mom and dad, she was their sunshine and they were her whole world. In honor of Molly, take a moment today to count your blessings and tell your loved ones – both 2 legged and 4 pawed - how much they mean to you. Please keep Teresa and John in your hearts and in your prayers as they grieve the loss of their beloved girl. And please say a prayer for Molly’s foster moms, Sally and Nancy – without these amazing women we couldn’t continue saving our precious Daisy Dogs. Many blessings, Auntie M