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Our beautiful blind girl Patti died tonight, just a few minutes before 7 p.m. She passed away here at home peacefully, lying on a big soft fleece bed in the dog room, covered with a fleece blanket. It was three weeks since she was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma. She was one of our stars, a favorite of volunteers, employees, visitors and media over the years. Only four dogs have been with us as long as Patti — Widget, Goldie, Cedar and Libby. So she was a fixture not only of the sanctuary, but of our hearts as well.

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  1. Amy S. Avatar
    Amy S.

    such a sweet, sweet face. I’m so sorry for the loss of Patti. It’s never easy. I hope she is running free with no worries or pain up in heaven.

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  2. Melinda Lee Avatar
    Melinda Lee

    RIP Patti. you were blessed with an awesome home and will be missed by everyone. So glad you got to crossover at home.

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  3. suzanne Avatar
    suzanne

    So sorry to hear this. Rest well sweet girl.

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  4. Lindsey Avatar
    Lindsey

    Rest in peace, sweet Patti. You are truly loved and will be missed greatly. Steve, much peace to you and Alayne.

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  5. tweedles Avatar
    tweedles

    Patti is now in the arms of the angesl.
    Run free sweet Patti
    tweedles

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  6. Julien Sharp Avatar
    Julien Sharp

    Peace to you dear Patti. What a soul. What a love I feel in my heart for Rolling Dog right now to have given her so many years of love and protection.

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  7. Moon Rani Avatar
    Moon Rani

    Please accept all my sympathies on the loss of dear, sweet Patti. The photo you posted is a lovely one, and it’s how I’d like to remember this sweetheart. Even though we knew it was coming soon, Patti’s passing is still a heartbreaker.

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  8. Ann Avatar
    Ann

    Steve and Alayne, I’m so sorry about Patti’s passing. My heart is breaking at this very sad news. She was a sweet, gentle special girl. Thank you for giving her such a wonderful life filled with love.
    R.I.P. Sweet Patti

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  9. Rosa Ranno Avatar
    Rosa Ranno

    Patti is over the Rainbow Bridge. No longer Blind and running free with all others who have crossed. God needed another Angel(: He only chooses the BEST!

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  10. KARLA Avatar
    KARLA

    What a lucky girl she was to have lived the remainder of her life with you. My condolances

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  11. Kate & Luke Avatar
    Kate & Luke

    Glad to hear she passed away at home all snuggled in bed. Big hugs from MT.

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  12. Peggy Avatar
    Peggy

    I’m so sorry you had to say goodbye to your sweet girl Patti. If there is any solace, it is that she left on angel wings surrounded by all your love. My heart goes out to you all.

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  13. MaryGrace Brown Avatar
    MaryGrace Brown

    A star has a new wag on its tail. Bless her and all who have had the pleasure of knowing her.

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  14. Carla Polastro-Nigro Avatar
    Carla Polastro-Nigro

    Dear Alayne & Steve, please accept my heartfelt condolences.
    I’m so sorry for your loss.:-(°°°
    You’re in my thoughts and prayers.

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  15. ginger Avatar
    ginger

    The right words just don’t seem to exist with the loss of sweet Patti. I send you, Alayne, and all her animal friends big hugs for comfort and condolences.
    ginger, Tobias & Tlingit

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  16. Tonya Allen Avatar
    Tonya Allen

    I’m so sorry. At least you were able to have these last few weeks with her, and it’s good that she slipped away peacefully at home. We’ll miss Patti but we’ll always remember her, and the wonderful life you gave her.

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  17. Lindsay Mathieson Avatar
    Lindsay Mathieson

    I’m so sorry, our first boy Bobbie died from complications of the same cancer.
    She was a wonderful girl, lucky to love be be loved, to know joy and comfort.
    Dog bless all of you.

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  18. Jessia, NL Avatar
    Jessia, NL

    ((Hugs)) and love… it never gets any easier and my heart goes out to you all, Steve and Alayne and her doggie friends.

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  19. Sandy Shubert Avatar
    Sandy Shubert

    You are doing heavenly work. RIP Patti.

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  20. Dee Avatar
    Dee

    So sorry for your loss and thankful that Patti was able to be home when she crossed. Who couldn’t love that sweet face?

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  21. Leximou Avatar
    Leximou

    May you glance up one day and see her silhouette romping freely among the clouds, no longer hindered by earthly discomfort or lack of sight.
    Thank you for all you do for these special of God’s creatures.

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  22. melissa bowker Avatar
    melissa bowker

    I am new to the Rolling Farm and am already so touched by all you do. How sorry I was to read about Patti but happy too because I know how much she was loved and what wonderful opportunities she had being in your care, and she knew this too…sincere sympathy to you and the farm family
    I know if I ever won the lotto I would do exactly what you all do for as many animals as I could keep up the great work
    fellow animal lover
    KY
    KY

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  23. Peggy S. Avatar
    Peggy S.

    Sweet Patti free at last. She will be missed by y’all and all her fans. She knew the good life – so deserved – at RDF. Well done.

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  24. Adele Avatar
    Adele

    Extremely sorry for your loss.

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  25. Marie Dalzell Avatar
    Marie Dalzell

    I am so sorry for your loss. Rest free, sweet Patti 😦

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  26. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    So very sorry for your loss. Patti was one of the lucky ones to know love and a kind hand. RIP sweet girl.

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  27. Sonja Avatar
    Sonja

    I am so so sorry……
    Patti will be missed but she will always be in our heart. RIP sweet Patti

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  28. Mary H. Avatar
    Mary H.

    Steve and Alayne: I have been a quiet yet devoted disciple of RDR for many a year. Reading the headline of this post was like waking up to find a family member has passed. Heart wrenching news. Godspeed lovely Patti. God Bless all those she leaves to grieve her passing.

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  29. Mary Ann Avatar
    Mary Ann

    So sorry. Sweet Patti knew she was loved. All the best to you.

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  30. Barb Ribinski Avatar
    Barb Ribinski

    My condolences to you both. Patti was such a lucky girl and had a wonderful home where she was loved and safe and happy. No dog could ask for more than that. She will be missed even by those of us who never got to meet her but through your writing and photos.

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  31. Maureen Hadley Avatar
    Maureen Hadley

    So sorry for your loss. Patti was a beautiful girl, and I’m sure she will be missed by all who knew her. God bless her…

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  32. BethAnn Avatar
    BethAnn

    So sorry to hear about Patty. What a beautiful soul and my heart aches for your loss. RIP sweet girl.

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  33. Mary Ann Avatar
    Mary Ann

    I have to say more. After reading Patti’s story, she found the “good life” and knew love. You gave her so much and she realized it.

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  34. Lynda in Michigan Avatar
    Lynda in Michigan

    Dear sweet Patti. You will be missed.

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  35. Amber L Avatar
    Amber L

    Godspeed, Patti.

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  36. cslvestropez@yahoo.ca Avatar
    cslvestropez@yahoo.ca

    Big hugs to you and Alayne. There are no words……..

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  37. gayle Avatar
    gayle

    Beautiful Girl!

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  38. Nancy Longfield Avatar
    Nancy Longfield

    Dear Alayne and Steve and all you lucky residents of the RDF–So, so sorry about Patti–thinking of you with love and sympathy–Nancy and Ladybug in SC

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  39. Lisa K. - San Diego Avatar
    Lisa K. – San Diego

    God bless you through your grief. I never met Patti, but loved that girl and that precious face! I’m very sorry for your loss.

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  40. Barbara Techel Avatar
    Barbara Techel

    Oh dear, I am so so sorry for the loss of Patti. Such a gift to so many… my heart is with all of you.

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  41. Lori Bodily Avatar
    Lori Bodily

    I am so sorry. She will be watching over you and I am sure her spirit will always be with you for the changes you made in her life!

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  42. Chloe Avatar
    Chloe

    Sending love to you all. Thank you for rescuing this beautiful soul who will be deeply missed.
    Patti~ may your beautiful soul run, play, and bark with abandon as you experience the unbounded!

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  43. Valerie Avatar
    Valerie

    My heart is absolutely breaking…….you were all very very lucky indeed to have each to love and comfort….God Bless you Patti xo

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  44. Lisa Lashaway Avatar
    Lisa Lashaway

    So very sorry.

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  45. Anne in FL Avatar
    Anne in FL

    My heart aches for you in the loss of beautiful sweet Patti. May she rest in peace and your hearts be eased knowing what a wonderful life you gave Patti. You showed her that life situations can change and how good it can be. Bless you for blessing her. Rest sweetly in peace Patti.

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  46. Angela Avatar
    Angela

    Rest in peace sweet and beautiful Patti. It sounds like death came for you while you were in a warm and loving place on your blanket. I am glad about that peaceful spot. Bless your hearts, Steve and Alayne for giving this beautiful multi-colored girl the love she deserved.

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  47. J.B. Katz Avatar
    J.B. Katz

    so sorry to hear about Patti. you certainly gave her a wonderful life.

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  48. melanie Avatar
    melanie

    So very sorry about Patti, she was a beautiful soul and you gave her the best life possible. She’s now “watching” for you at the rainbow bridge. love to you both!

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  49. Mircat Avatar
    Mircat

    I’ll bet those were three of the best weeks of her life being lavished with love. Wishing you strength as you deal with the loss of another one.
    Hugs and Purrs, Miranda

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  50. Colleen & Wes Vermillion Avatar
    Colleen & Wes Vermillion

    Dear Alayne and Steve,
    We have you both held closely in our hearts. You just have to keep the thought that Patti knew exactly how much she was loved.

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