western australia

Matilda's gone droving in Heaven

@JudyEv (326100)

Rockingham, Australia

December 29, 2020 5:07pm CST

Some time ago now we met Matilda, a three-legged kelpie who was a great character. The loss of a hind leg never seemed to worry her and she enjoyed a great life on a farm. As she aged, she graduated to a bed in the kitchen rather than being a purely outside dog. We stayed on the property in south-west Western Australia for a few days and got to know Matilda and the other two Border Collies. We took photos of the family group and the dogs had to be part of it. That was fine for a while but then Matilda got tired of the whole ‘sit’ and ‘smile’ commands. She hobbled off about ten metres from the family, sat with her back to us and absolutely ignored any commands or coaxing. She had obviously had enough. Now she has passed away. Her family will miss her terribly.

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Dec 20

So sorry. She will no doubt me missed. She was beautiful.

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Dec 20

She was around before the two children were born so very much part of the family.

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@CarolDM (203451)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Dec 20

@JudyEv I do understand.

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@RebeccasFarm (86833)

• United States

29 Dec 20

Aw Bless RIP Matilda what a lovely doggie she was. Thanks for telling us about her Judy.

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Dec 20

It's always sad to lose a pet.

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@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

30 Dec 20

It's always sad to lose a pet. But she is probably happier now.

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@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

31 Dec 20

@JudyEv Happy New Year Judy, only four hours and a few minutes to go here!

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Dec 20

That's possibly right.

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Jan 21

@valmnz Thanks for the good wishes and all the best to you too. We saw the New Year in but were in bed by about 12.10!!

@DianneN (247103)

• United States

29 Dec 20

It's awful when a beloved pet passes and so heartbreaking. I'm so sorry to hear this. May she rest in peace, the poor dog. I'm sure she lived a wonderful life.

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@DianneN (247103)

• United States

1 Jan 21

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Dec 20

She had a very good life with the family. Her last day, although they didn't know it, was spent on the beach.

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@JWMILLER (3280)

• Westmoreland, Tennessee

29 Dec 20

Nice story, made me smile. Been watching Mac's daughters...lots stuff happening in Queensland.

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Dec 20

It's not a bad show that although he did have rather a lot of daughters.

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@kobesbuddy (74676)

• East Tawas, Michigan

29 Dec 20

Matilda will be greatly missed by everyone who loved her. Three-legs doesn't mean very much, to a dog that receives kindness and a beautiful life on a farm! Kobe hates a camera, taking his photo is a chore:(

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Dec 20

I'm reading a book written by a vet and he says dogs have three legs and a spare. They manage very well most of the time.

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Jan 21

@kobesbuddy Matilda had lost a hind leg but she still managed well.

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@kobesbuddy (74676)

• East Tawas, Michigan

31 Dec 20

@JudyEv I had a dog with one crippled front leg. Wiffy did great, with three legs!

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@rebelann (111239)

• El Paso, Texas

30 Dec 20

Awww, how sad for her family.

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@rebelann (111239)

• El Paso, Texas

31 Dec 20

It does seem that more people pass in November and December than at any other time @JudyEv .... well, deaths not related to covid that is.

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Dec 20

Yes, it was sad and right on Christmas too.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61047)

• United States

30 Dec 20

She sounds like she was a very special dog.

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Dec 20

She was dearly loved and well looked after.

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@FourWalls (62360)

• United States

30 Dec 20

Oh, how sad. Farewell, Matilda. Prayers for the family

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Dec 20

Thanks. I know they will miss her.

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@wolfgirl569 (95535)

• Marion, Ohio

30 Dec 20

I love her color. She is young and running on all 4 now.

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Dec 20

She'll be having a ball now, that's for sure.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (58049)

• Centralia, Washington

30 Dec 20

I'm sorry about dear Matilda. I have a deep fondness for Kelpies and for sure Heelers. (Duh, huh?) They're such smart characters.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (58049)

• Centralia, Washington

31 Dec 20

@JudyEv My Sally (Heeler pup) suffers now in old age cause she has been playing enthusiastic ball since she was weeks old.

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Dec 20

They are dogs that need to work, aren't they? The Border Collies were always trying to round up something.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306725)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

30 Dec 20

She sounded like a real character. I'm sorry she's passed.

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Dec 20

She was funny on that day. It was as if she were totally deaf. lol

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@pjmurphy (2500)

• United States

30 Dec 20

Sounds like Matilda lived a lovely life and will be missed.

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Dec 20

Yes, that's about the truth of it.

@Deepizzaguy (94773)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

30 Dec 20

I am sorry to learn that your pet Matilda has passed away.

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Dec 20

Thanks.

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@Deepizzaguy (94773)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

31 Dec 20

@JudyEv You are welcome.

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ElusiveButterfly

@ElusiveButterfly (45939)

• United States

31 Dec 20

Sounds like an old sweetie. We really want a dog, but knowing that one day they will pass really tugs at my heart.

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ElusiveButterfly

@ElusiveButterfly (45939)

• United States

1 Jan 21

@JudyEv we have had birds and cats. I was sad to lose our birds. But, when my cats passed, that was more difficult. We cannot have dogs where we live. Little Miss really wants one.

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Jan 21

I know it's awful to lose them but how many years of pleasure are you missing out on? And your dog would have a lovely life with you.

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Jan 21

@ElusiveButterfly We had our little cat for 16 years so there is a big hole left when they leave.

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@snowy22315 (170310)

• United States

31 Dec 20

That is sad, it is always bad when a 4 legged furry friend passes away.

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@snowy22315 (170310)

• United States

31 Dec 20

@JudyEv Oh for sure! Probably more because they were special.

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Dec 20

Or even a 3-legged one!

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@snowy22315 (170310)

• United States

31 Dec 20

@JudyEv oOh for sure!

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@allknowing (130064)

• India

7 Jan 21

They go, leaving behind indelible memories. Preiti has done that to us. I miss her so.

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@allknowing (130064)

• India

7 Jan 21

@JudyEv I have no plans but our house is filled with cats now (lol)

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Jan 21

@allknowing How many cats at last count? Actually, it was Preiti's name that made me remember who you were!!

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Jan 21

I remember your stories about Preiti. Have you got another dog now?

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@LadyDuck (458730)

• Switzerland

30 Dec 20

Poor Matilda, I am so sorry and I am sure her family is missing her.

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@LadyDuck (458730)

• Switzerland

31 Dec 20

@JudyEv They miss Matilda as you miss Herc.

Pets are family.

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Dec 20

She has been part of the family for a very long time.

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Jan 21

@LadyDuck They are indeed.

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@Dena91 (15907)

• United States

30 Dec 20

Very sorry Matilda crossed the rainbow bridge. She was a very pretty girl.

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Dec 20

She was much loved.

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@Hytton03 (5454)

• Philippines

30 Dec 20

Oh sad, sorry to heard.

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@JudyEv (326100)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Dec 20

Thanks. She'll be missed.

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