A great House of Puddles lady passed away today:( LAVERNE…
Howlllo Fellow Basset Hound and Laverne Lovers. Well, one of the many greats passed away in her sleep today at House of Puddles. Laverne was a fine old lady who brought so many of us joy. We all loved hearing Marilyn’s stories of her though out the years. She was actually a favorite of my nephew, Julian. He loves drawing and he picked Laverne as a special project after she went blind, like Emma. We packed up all of Emma’s eye medicine after we heard that Laverne was suffering from glaucoma and sent it to House of Puddles.
Here is the picture Julian picked out to draw of Laverne.
Here is the finished product we sent. Julian and I went out and picked out this frame that looked so lady like.
Here is a close up just of Julian’s drawing…..I just love how he used gray pencils to showcase the gray hair on her face. Just priceless!
Both Julian, (my nephew) and I know how hard it is for a hound to go blind. They stumble and fall but if they are lucky, they have humans like Marilyn to pick them up. I know there are many of you like that on this site. I know Julian and I are 2 of them.
DOG AND GOD SPEED LAVERNE……ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS AND SOUL….
Love, Cat, Chaps, Emma and Julian…..
Comments(12)
RIP sweet lady. Our thoughts with all who loved her.
Laverne was such a sweet lady hound. I am sad
she had to journey to the Rainbow Bridge today.
I’m so sorry to hear this news. Rest peacefully Laverne. I will light a candle for her.
Laverne rest in peace!! Sadie has save a place for you!!! Now all your days will be filled with sunshine and lots of love….when we look up at the stars at night we know you are shinning bright for us!!
Thank you, Cat, for the lovely tribute to Laverne. She was quite a character, full of “Lavernitude”. I will miss her greatly.
so sad to hear this news(((hugs)))
You could see the Lavernitude in her pictures.
My heart always breaks when we lose a Hopper but what a wonderful life she had with the love of Marilyn.
Rest in peace Laverne.
Kip, Gus, Bonnie and Charlie Bear
I am glad she went peacefully in her sleep. Chow down at the buffet sweet lady! We’ll ahrooo at you tonight when we see your bright light.
Sorry to hear about the beauty going to the bridge. I have told Marilyn many times how much it means to me and inspires me that she takes these old hounds and gives them much love and a beautiful home to spend their remaining days. God Bless you Marilyn, run free sweet Lavern.
Wanda slave to Sir Henri and Miss Riley
So sorry to hear the news of Laverne but nice to read your story and see Julian’s picture. I’m sure the hoppers will miss Laverne.
Peter
I did not know Laverne, but I am glad that when her time came she went quietly. I know all the hounds at the bridge will welcome her.
What a beautiful houndette Laverne was…my candle will be burning bright tonight…
Mary, Harley, Biggs and Leo