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 Lily Goes to the Rainbow Bridge

It is with a heavy collective heart that Linda Antonelli has announced our loss of dear Lily. Heartbreaking when we receive them too late for even today's modern medicine. Run pain free at the bridge sweet girl.

Lily was rescued from the Brooklyn Animal Control Center after having been placed on the euth list.   

Linda writes, "Lost my foster Lilly today. With tears I tell you all it was only after 5 days of foster care. Ugh Ugh Ugh, I wanted to help that girl so bad but she was way beyond saving. I tried and she was just so neglected that she couldn't handle living anymore. I don't judge people but you all know how I feel about the owners who threw her out in the street. Ugh."

As Katherine DeCotiis Wiedemann wrote," I think she waited and waited for someone like you to come along, and when you did, and you kept her warm and gave her food and loved her, she finally was able to let go."

Linda comments, "Katherine. You are totally totally right. I thought about that all day today. She needed a safe place to die peacefully. I know you are right. She looked at me last night with wide eyes and I said hang on girl, we are going to the vet tomorrow. She was clean, had fresh bedding with all the new blankets, warm and cozy and I kissed her goodnight. When I sent her out this morning, she looked so bad, and I said, hang on girl, I gotta change my clothes and brush my teeth and we are out of here to the vet's. I hugged her and ran in the house. 10-15 minutes I came outside to get her and she was gone. As much as I was distraught, I thought, you are so out of your misery and in peace. I knew she was so very sick for a very long time. Thank you Katherine. Thank you.  My vet and I would have moved mountains for her.  At least she got five days with me instead of in the shelter or the street. Poor angel. I wish I met her months ago, I would have fixed her up. I'm so angry about this but it is what it is... I thank all of you for you gifts, love and support."

Thank you Linda for being there for her for the last days of her life. At least she got to know what real love is and was loved and cherished, if for only a short period of time.

How sad for both of you Linda. Thank God she didn't die alone in a shelter.
Thank you for doing everything you could for her. You took her in when no one else would.

Rest in Peace sweet Lily. - Jerrilyn Walter

Oh Linda, how awful for you. She was too far gone, but she went on a warm sunny day in a welcoming yard with birds singing around her. If she had to go, it was a beautiful place and time. I'm sure she appreciated all you did for her, as do we:)

Vicki Cuneo