This is our tribute to our beloved dog, Maggie, and a shout-out to Dr. Melissa Vollaire for her compassionate care and service she brings to our community. She has our highest recommendation. Maggie graced our lives 12 years ago when she showed up as a stray on our doorstep. After weeks of posting her as a missing dog it was evident that she had chosen her forever home and we had found a beautiful little dog who was practically perfect in every way. Little did we realize how much her 11 pound presence would fill every corner of our home and champion our empty-nesting transition poised with her affectionate companionship. She was a bright hello every morning to wake up to and a happy goodnight at the close of every day curled up at our feet. She was sheer happiness to live with, an enthusiastic joy to come home to and fun to take on outings. She never forgot her girls and loved every visit with them and welcomed a growing family. In an age of uncertainty and unrest, she was always peace. She was light in darkness, joy in despair, therapy in distress and an eternal source of love. There are fewer things more difficult in life than the last farewell. But when Maggie had loved as much as she could it was time for us to return her love with a compassionate and timely goodbye. We can’t say enough about how right and peaceful it was to have Dr. Melissa’s service available in our home. She was empathic and compassionate from our first contact with her, quick to respond when we reached out and easy to text arrangements with. She lovingly caressed Maggie and assured us of our right decision and timing to help her transition from her suffering and pain. It was such a comfort to share Maggie’s last moments holding her in her own home where she was comfortable and least stressed. We could not begin to thank Melissa enough for her guidance and wonderful service as she helped us bring a dignified and compassionate finale to our special little Tibbie’s life. Everything about Maggie from our first day with her to the last was practically perfect in every way.
