several months ago
when I was feeling at an all time personal low
I was
on the interwebz
as usual
trying to distract myself
I was looking at other chihuahuas
to see if they were like Pixie
or not
and
I stumbled across
a FB page
called “Love for Mia (cleft palate chihuahua)”
the page is dedicated
to a 1.5lb chi
born with a cleft palate
that everyone suggested
should be put down
at birth
along comes Sue
she and her husband
felt that even though
Mia couldn’t feed herself
and would need constant
hands on care
she still deserved a life
so they adopted her
and loved her
and traveled with her
a couple of vets tried to
repair her mouth
but it wasn’t fixed
in a manner
that lasted
maybe
she was just too small
over the months I’ve watched
Sue and Mia’s escapades
I guess I’ve become
kind of attached…
like apparently 7000+
other FB fans
I liked what a positive message
Mia and Sue were sending animal lovers
cos I’m a sap like that eh?
Mia traveled to exotic places
with Sue
she also went to restaurants
on planes
and for groceries
Sue posted pictures of Mia
and videos of her playing
and she fed Mia by tube
in her chest
5 times a day…
that’s commitment.
Mia and Sue were inseparable
in a way that only a true
dog lover will understand.
On Wednesday
Mia passed away.
she didn’t suffer long
Sue wouldn’t allow it
she was at the vet’s
due to an infection
her breathing
(which was always iffy)
got worse
and when the prognosis
got to the stage
where there should
a decision made
Sue
with all of her love
for Mia intact
took her home
and allowed her to die
with dignity in her arms.
I have been strangely affected by this
this death
of a wee dog
that I’d not ever met
there’s been
a real sadness
for me
since I read the news
and I’m quite surprised
and how strongly
I’ve been affected
I can’t help but think
what a wonderful thing it was
for Mia to have a life
that affected so many of us
positively…
when truly?
at birth?
they wanted to euthanize her.
What a blessing Mia was
from afar
and how very helpful
it was for me
to watch Mia
and stop worrying about myself!
R.I.P little one
I’ll see you someday
over the Rainbow Bridge.
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and liking Mia a couple different times.. My eyes are now soggy, knowing that she is gone.
~~~~~~~~MIA SMILES~~~~~~~
You truly honor Mia and Sue with your words. God bless you.
What a wonderful poem and way of expressing yourself. I only got to know Mia for about 3 weeks but followed her everyday just about all day long. She did teach so many people so much. I miss her and love her to death just as you do and many others that never even had the chance to hold this little baby. But so thankful Sue shared every moment with us of the days gone by, for many times she made me smile when i didn’t feel like it. We will all one day get to meet her! Love the poem!!!
What beautiful sentiments…thanks for sharing… I find it astonishing that the common thread that is connecting more than 7000 people is a tiny pup
named Mia…
Thank you so much for posting this it’s lovely. I found Mia’s page only days before she passed. I sit here sobbing after reading this. My heart aches for Sue and the loss of her dear Mia. Loving animals all my life, I still cry for all of the ones that have passed on. I lost my beloved Great Dane only 5 months ago and still cry and miss her horribly. To love a pet is the greatest feeling, but when you loose them they take a part of your heart.
I think Mia had that effect on alot of us. We fell in love with her.
I feel the same exact way. I never met this little angel, but she has touched my life so much. This poem says it all. I find myself on FB not playing games like I always do, but I find myself on Mia’s page. Tears have filled my eyes for the past week. I constantly think about her. She really has touched my heart. Mia angel you rest in piece baby girl.
You took the words right out of my mind/mouth.
Awesome expression of how many ppl feel about
the ties that binded Mia, Sue, Gary & all of us.
RIP Sweet Sweet Mia ^_^
Thanks for stopping by my blog, commenting, and leaving a link to your poem about Mia! I so enjoyed reading it! I have a feeling the miracle that is Mia has only just begun. God Bless!
Beautiful!!! You wrote exactly how Mia has touched me also.