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| Marilyn Monrow crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Tuesday,
November 13, 2007. Her trachea collapsed and there was no way
to revive her. While she is gone in body, in spirit she will live
forever, and we will continue to see through her legacy, Marilyn's
Voice. |
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| A
note from Kristina Lange |
To those of you who knew Marilyn,
you are crying along with me at this moment. Just thinking about
her sweet little personality and that silly tongue makes the
tears well up in my eyes. For those of you who didn't get the
chance to meet her, it is hard to explain in words how special
she was. Marilyn had such an uphill battle with all her ailments,
it is a wonder she lived 6 years. She was such a mess the first
time I laid eyes on her, I knew she would be my little angel
and I would help her recover. Through 2 painful surgeries, she
finally had a healthy mouth free of infection and also free
of teeth! Her little tongue fell out the side of her mouth,
especially when she was very relaxed. Unfortunately, the removal
of her vocal chords by the puppy mill operator would be her
demise. Ultimately this would contribute to her sudden death.
From the moment I took
Marilyn, I knew she was meant to be for me. I knew that her
health would always be an issue, though. Because of her 4 year
past as a mill breeder and the barbaric way they removed her
vocal chords, she would never really breathe correctly and oxygen
intake was at a minimum for her. This is why she was always
so docile! Because she was so tiny and cute she would get throngs
of people asking about her. This opened the door for me to explain
about the horror of puppy mills and what places like Petland
are really about. I would tell her story over and over to strangers
and they would cry when they learned about her painful story.
I would let them hold her frail little body and they would instantly
fall in love. They would connect with her and vow to tell everyone
about puppy mills, so that other dogs would not have to suffer
like Marilyn did. It made Marilyn more than just another pretty
face. She had a purpose and I truly believe she knew it.
When I started her training
for therapy dog work I never thought she could do it. Little
Marilyn, amongst all the big Labs and Goldens she seemed to
get lost. She ended up being the superstar and passing her TDI
test with flying colors. SHE wanted to help others. We would
get ready to go the hospital for therapy and she would dance
around, knowing what was ahead. Once at the hospital, she would
draw a crowd, since people couldn't resist that little face.
As usual, I told anyone I could about puppy mills and how she
was able to escape from that life. I was always so touched how
total strangers would weep as they heard about her terrible
past. She loved going from room to room, sitting on the bed
with patients and soothing their aches and pains. Even people
who didn't like dogs wanted a visit from Marilyn; she was that
special. One woman who was in a great deal of pain said "I
wanted to die today; I gave up my will to live. Now that Marilyn
showed me how she healed, I think I can too." Marilyn slept
on her chest, right next to her heart for 2 hours and never
moved. She knew how good she made people feel. Our visits always
seemed to touch at least one person.
Marilyn,
because of you there is a Marilyn's Voice. This rescue is helping
all the other little babies who wouldn't have a chance otherwise.
There will never be another like Marilyn, that 3 lb. fluffball
made so many good things happen in this world. I know she made
me a better person. I will miss you my little muffin. |
| Love, Mommy |
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| Below
is a place to post/read any stories, memories or thoughts about Marilyn
Monrow. |
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| trish |
2008-06-28 |
| She will always be remembered. |
| kris lennon |
2008-05-09 |
| oh wow - this is just so incredibly sad. I had the pleasure of meeting Marilyn at a Petland boycott in Cleveland Heights. She truly inspired. I am just now finding out about her passing. She was an inspiration in life and remains an inspiration. I am so so sorry to hear about this. She was beautiful in so many ways.
Kris Lennon
Volunteer for Carolines Kids Pet Rescue |
| anelia schneithorst |
2008-04-23 |
| After i finnaly found out Marilyns story i cried, i felt like i knew her all of my life. I can only imagine, Kristina how you must feel. God Bless you |
| bethany e. toma |
2008-04-17 |
| Ive never met or even seen Marilyn, but I wish I had. She seems like such a sweet little puppy. Lauren Bozik is one of my friends and she told me all about her and I came to this site to learn more. I will do what I can to be Marilyns Voice. |
| anelia schneithorst |
2008-04-17 |
| i am a friend of Lauren Bozik but when i heard about Marilyn i just had to find out her story but i was too late to meet her. I really hate the fact of Puppy Mills and what greedy men do to the puppies. i am so glad that you guys are doing this. I am also very sorry that Marilyn died before i could meet her. i am sorry for the people that knew her to. I know she is very happy you guys are still saving puppies. |
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