Monday, September 5, 2011

Tessa Mae

My sweet friend's 13 year old Great Dane, Tessa Mae, passed away on Friday. Tessa was a special, beautiful, sweet girl, living much longer than the average Dane.  I think her longevity is a testament to how very much she was loved and cared for by her family. This is the slideshow my friend created to celebrate Tessa's life, which she gave me permission to share here. Rest in peace, beautiful girl.

26 comments:

Rosie Grey said...

I'm so sorry for your friend's loss, Gail! What a wonderful slideshow and I LOVE that song with it!

Hilary said...

Awww I'm sorry for your friend's loss. This gentle giant sure lived a loved life.. and beyond the years that most of this breed have.

Michelle said...

What a sad loss. My heart goes out to your friend. I enjoyed the video...and I thought the song was a perfect fit.

Nancy said...

Beautiful dog -- lovely tribute, dear. :)

TexWisGirl said...

she was certainly beautiful and talented and sweet. what a wonderfully long life!

Rosemary Aubut said...

Great slideshow Gail! What a beautiful dog that I am sure will be truly missed, wonderful tribute!

Tricia said...

Oh, that is so sad. Having just lost my sweet kitty, I know how hard that is.

Unknown said...

I am so sorry to hear about your loss.. It is always so hard to lose a pet.. Your slide show is wonderful..

Hugs, Linda

Anonymous said...

She did live for a long time! What a wonderful sweet face she has. So sorry about your friend's loss...

Lisa Gordon said...

I am so sorry Gail. I know how this feels, and unfortunately, I think I am going to experience it again soon with my little 15-year-old toy poodle Bert. They become such a part of your life, and there is an enormous empty space when they are gone.

bluntdelivery said...

awwwww. boo hoo.

my friend has two indoor great danes. they are really sweet dogs! and i was terrified of them as a kid.

feel bad for your friend ;(

Nadine, Chewy and Lilibell said...

My heart and condolences go out to your friend for her loss. I couldn't watch the video though, I'm at work and I know I would be bawling by the end of it.

Shug said...

Hi Gail....

This saddens my heart...My condolences to your friend.
Hope all is well with you...have a wonderful evening..
shug

Leontien said...

i am so sorry for your loss the slide show was just very lovely and i really can tell that she was really loved!

I am glad your have such nice memories of her

Leontien

Justine said...

how very sad, great slideshow

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful dog - and such a sweet tribute. For a dog that large to live that long is amazing - obviously she was loved and well cared for. Sweet thoughts sent to your friend!

Anonymous said...

Oh, Gail...I'm so sorry!! I hope you're doing okay. How we get so close to our pets..it's scary! My mom's visiting now so I haven't been on the internet much. I'm glad I saw this.

Anonymous said...

i'm such a blubbery fool, that brought tears to my eyes... I love hearing about how well an animal is taken care of... Beautiful dog... God bless Tessa Mae & her owners!!! =)))

hootnonny said...

Such a sweet tribute to a loyal friend! So sorry for your friend's loss!

Charlotte Wilson said...

What a beautiful tribute to Tessa Mae! The song and photos were perfect.
I used to hang out at dog shows years ago, learning about different breeds. The Great Dane is such a gentle dog who loves his people. They usually die around 7 years old because of a big heart. So sad.

Maureen said...

What a pretty girl, with a sweet face. It's so hard to lose our fur babies. Hugs to your friend.

Reena said...

So sorry for your friend's loss ... what a lovely tribute to a loved family member.

Pat said...

My condolences to your friend for her loss. Tessa Mae was a beautiful dog and the slide show documents what a big part of your friend's life she was. Tessa will be forever in her heart.

La Vie Quotidienne said...

Such a wonderful tribute to a glorious, sweet friend. She was so beautiful...the picture of her leaping over the hurdles is amazing. I know that this breed is rather short-lived so as you said you were lucky to have her with you so long. It is so hard to loose a beloved pet.

septembermom said...

I'm so sorry for your friend's loss. What a beautiful, regal dog.

Andy said...

Oh, so sad. They are such loyal friends.