obituary dog Frieda
Our Frieda was a black and brown mixed-breed dog from Egypt. At the age of four, she came to her new forever home at Gut Aiderbichl and spent eight happy years of her life here.
Frieda’s horrific story was told to us by an animal-loving lady, and it took everyone’s breath away at the time. At around three years old, the good-natured dog had been horribly tortured by her owner in Egypt. One day he hung Frieda up by one leg. Frieda bit off her leg out of fear, panic and pain. A friend of the animal abuser took the badly injured Frieda to an Egyptian veterinary clinic so that she could be helped. Her leg had to be amputated up to the hip.
Under no circumstances was Frieda to be returned to her owner after quarantine, or even end up in a killing centre. Fate wanted Frieda to come to Austria and lead a safe and protected life as an Aiderbichler.
The initially somewhat intimidated dog turned into a cheerful and very playful dog. Frieda made friends with her fellow dogs at Gut Aiderbichl in Iffeldorf. She loved going for walks together and was delighted by every butterfly that accompanied her in the meadows.
The fact that she was missing a leg didn’t bother Frieda. Perhaps she had simply erased the horrific ordeal from her mind and was able to lead a carefree, joyful life.
Frieda was probably one of those animals who had to experience suffering and torment, but who nevertheless managed to forgive humans and lead a life of joy. Frieda showed no shyness or fear. She loved life and her humans and loved being cuddled, having her tummy rubbed and simply being allowed to be happy.
Recently, Frieda changed and we took her to a veterinary clinic for a thorough examination. There she was diagnosed with lung cancer and her body was full of metastases. Frieda was tired and degenerating, her usually cheerful eyes looked at us differently, as if to say: “I think my time with you is coming to an end. I’m slowly going to the big dog meadow on the other side of the river.
Together with the vet and the animal carers, it was decided to make Frieda’s journey to the wide open dog meadow easier. Nobody wanted her to suffer. All the animal carers who knew and loved the dog accompanied the brave Frieda on her way to the land without pain. Peacefully and quietly, with a tired smile around her muzzle, she began her walk over the Rainbow Bridge.
Life is like snow, you can't keep it. Consolation is that you were there, hours, months, years. - Herman van Veen
Dear Frieda,
thank you for allowing us to be your companions for many years. Despite painful experiences with people, you proved to us that you can find your own peace of mind by forgiving.
Your eyes always smiled and shone – you always wore the little crown on your head proudly.
Your story behindsst deep traces in our hearts and we will never stop, tell you about Frieda, the dog who forgave people. Take care, dear Frieda, and look down on the earth from your star here and there.
