Expressions of Sympathy for Linda Antonelli

Painting by Walter Williams

 Here are some expressions of sympathy by NEBTR members for Linda Antonelli, who gave everything in an attempt to save these two precious babies.

Linda:

I am so sorry.  What a tough week for you.  Thank you for opening your heart and homes to these two girls.  If they had any kind of a shot at making it, it would have been with you.  Sadly, they were both too far gone.

Beth

North Wales, PA

That's is just awful and heartbreaking, so sad for Little Girl and Linda.

My Josie was rescued from a puppy mill at 12 weeks old and she had pneumonia. She ended up in the hospital for a month and when we brought her home, we had to get her right back there. This went on for the first 6 months of her life; which is why she is not socialized very well with other dogs. But she is alive thanks to all the people dedicated to keep her so.

In any case, it a terrible disease for little dogs, especially young ones or whose immune systems are compromised. We did what we could. She was comfortable in her last days, thanks to Linda.

Stacie

This is just to sad to bear. Two little girls in a week. Thank you to Linda for showing them both love and kindness. They knew what that was in the end..... ~Liz~ Newtown Square PA

This breaks my heart.  My family donated online yesterday to help Cabbage Patch in in her fight.  This story touched our souls and we are beyond sad to hear of this news. 

Linda - you are an angel.  So sorry for this loss...  Jill Atcheson

In all of my anger, and the need to wish Little Girl a good life over the Rainbow Bridge, I failed to tell you, Linda how sorry I am for your loss - you gave Little Girl a warm home, good food a big heart and the love she might have never known. My prayers are with you.

Someone had said that this anger we have should fuel us even more so that we can save all those who need to be saved. I concur!

Joyce
Atco, NJ

This one hurts. Well they all do, this one is just killing me right now.  I was so hoping she was going to win.  Thanks Linda for fighting for both of Lily and Cabbage Patch/Little Girl and giving them love and a warm soft place to land

With Sympathy,
Erica
Harrisburg PA

Linda,
I am so sad to hear this and I am very sorry for both your losses.  Thank you for opening your home and heart to both these babies who were is such tough shape.  You gave them love, care and peace.  Run free at the bridge sweet babies.
Cindy Kaiser
Albany, NY

So sorry to hear this.  Linda I know this must be very difficult for you and you did everything that could be done.  RIP Little Girl.

Leslie
Morgan, PA

OMG!  Poor Linda, she must be devastated.  Especially as Little Girl was making progress.  RIP Little Girl, Run free at the Bridge.  Joan S Ontario Ny


So sorry linda to hear this you did all you could and they knew love run free lil one.  Tammy Horan


So sorry to hear about Little Cabbage Patch--how terrible to lose both
those little pups. Pat

Linda, I'm so sorry.  Two dogs so close together, very tough.  You gave it your best, thank you.

Ginny

This is so heartbreaking.  After hearing about her passing I am finding comfort in the fact that she was loved dearly, more than she will ever know, in the last days of her life.  Our pain (and I think Linda would agree) is worth her knowing love and not losing her life at the shelter.  Run free pretty lady and my thoughts are with you Linda.  You are a hero.

Sara
Collingswood

I am so sorry. Linda my heart breaks for you. You are a saint for taking them both. A very sad day.
Jill
DuBois Pa

Oh tears for these poor little girls. Breaks my heart over and over.

Thank you Linda. They were so lucky to have you as their loving angel until the end.

Run free little Cabbage Patch.

xo

Jenn
Staten Island, N.Y.

I am so sorry to hear this.   I was just starting to think that she was going to make it.  Linda you did all you could and I truly believe that she knew what real love was before she passed.  Run free at Rainbow Bridge Little Girl.

Tears flowing,

Karen

I'm so sorry for both losses. So heartbreaking. Linda, hang in there and know you did everything you could. Thank you for giving them so much love.

Raelynn

Phoenixville, PA

Dear God, so sad for Linda, I know she put her all into trying to save these babies! They passed warm and loved and in a better place than a shelter. Let all the anger, hurt and sadness fuel our passion to save all those still in need! So many tears and prayers! I feel physically sick over this news.
Maria
Newington, CT

Little Girl Cabbage Patch Goes to the Rainbow Bridge

We lost Little Girl Cabbage Patch this morning. She succumbed to pneumonia which developed overnight. She was put into an oxygen tent early this morning at Linda's vet but all his heroics to help her could not. Her body was too compromised to fight it off. Sadly, she was beginning to gain weight and know her way around Linda's home. Yesterday she had her first firm poop. It was looking so good for her. Losing both these little pups from the same shelter this week is so hard on Linda. They both had pneumonia. We tried.

Sheryl Trent, President, NEBTR

 Linda Antonelli, her foster mom, writes:

"With a heavy heart and major tears, our little girl passed away today. She woke up in the middle of the night tucked under my arm breathing heavy and congested. I rushed her to my vet this morning. An x-ray showed pneumonia when just five days ago her lungs were clear. They put her on oxygen and after 45 minutes were going to put her on a nebulizer and I.V. From one room to the other she died. My vet tried to resuscitate her but she was gone. I made her a new batch of food 9 p.m. last night for today. She gained two pounds. I did all I could, but mix pneumonia with a sick dog and that's a death sentence. Now I know why Lilly died. I'm very angry right now. Little Girl was like my little sparrow following me around the house and she was eating so well and then BAM, she's gone. I hate the owners and I hate the shelter and I'm so very sad. I tried so hard to heal her and she was gaining weight and doing well. This did not have to happen. I'm sorry to post this and thank you all for the well wishes. And I'm sorry that I'm angry but I'm human. My girly girly, I will so miss her. UGH UGH"

Little Girl Cabbage Patch

Cabbage Patch Little Girl was walking the streets in NYC, picked up and brought to the Manhattan ACC shelter where promptly she was put on the euth list. She was emaciated and dehydrated.

She was brought to the home of Linda Antonelli after our intake coordinator Jerrilyn Walter and our rescue sisters who scan Petfinders found her, and she was taken out of the shelter and brought to Linda's. Linda made sure she got a much needed vet visit, bath and some good food.

 Little Girl Cabbage Patch surrounded by her bodyguards.

Little Girl Cabbage Patch writes, "Hi everyone. It's me Little Girl a/k/a Cabbage Patch. Just taking a break from eating my lunch and thought I would say hello to everyone. Thanks for all your Prayers and Good Thoughts. I'm feeling a little better and Love Aunt Linda's cooking."

She is getting the best care possible from Linda, but isn't out of the woods yet.  Send good thoughts Linda's way and say a few prayers for this baby.

Cabbage Patch Update

Cabbage Patch was picked up Sunday morning. Her condition was not very good; her breathing is labored, her bones feel like paper and her tongue hangs out of her mouth. One of our intake coordinators, Jerrilyn took her home and fed her pieces of turkey and mashed pumpkin. she is very hungry! 

She has problems eating so we will get her checked to see what is going on in her mouth. This baby wants to live and took her bath well, especially the warm blankets she was wrapped in afterwards. She is alert, hungry and trying to smell things. We will continue to give you updates, today she is going to see the vet with her foster volunteer, Linda. 

Good Luck little Cabbage Patch!! We are pulling for you - your safe now.