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Australia lost a very beloved, very old soul yesterday. Maggie, who is believed to have been the oldest dog in the world, crossed the Rainbow Bridge at a remarkable 30 years of age.
While most dogs live between 11-15 years of age (and for some lucky ones, a few years more), this amazing Kelpie more than doubled the average life expectancy.
Owner Brian McLaren, a dairy farmer in Woolsthorp, Victoria, confirmed the news to The Weekly Times.
“She was 30 years old, she was still going along nicely last week, she was walking from the dairy to the office and growling at the cats and all that sort of thing,” he told the newspaper.
Two days prior to passing, McLaren said her health began to deteriorate.
“She just went downhill in two days and I said yesterday morning when I went home for lunch … ‘She hasn’t got long now’.
Maggie passed peacefully in her sleep, curled up in her bed.
“I’m sad, but I’m pleased she went the way she went.”
Rest in peace, old girl.
kawter
Oct 9, 2017 at 7:03 pm
so sorry to hear about maggie
Chris Davison
Apr 20, 2017 at 6:40 am
Sorry to hear you lost your beloved Maggie she will be sadly missed R.I. P. Angel
cindi oflynn
Apr 26, 2016 at 2:53 am
so very sorry to hear about maggies passing. I know you will miss her dearly but she will one day see her daddy again ,then the two of you will be together forever.
Judith Troughear
Apr 21, 2016 at 5:09 am
Maggie it seems your time on this earth simply suited you totally. What an an absolute star , you must have brought such happiness & love to your family & enjoyed their company just as much. RIP lovely lady, you have earned your rest. Thoughts are with the family you leave behind as this is a mighty loss in their lives!!
Ginny
Apr 20, 2016 at 9:20 pm
Obviously she lived for so long because her life suited het so well. Maggie got to spend her time with her favorite person, doing just what any dog would love to do,
Kathleen Atherton
Apr 20, 2016 at 3:36 pm
What a wonderful life Maggie must have had to reach the grand old age of 30,have another wonderful time in doggie heaven RIP condolences to the family who have had the pleasure of your friendship for so long,
Cynthia Bassani [email protected]
Apr 20, 2016 at 3:16 pm
God bless your wonderful dog her life was great. she is in doggie heaven
Jay
Apr 20, 2016 at 12:26 pm
I wish all dogs could have that sort of life xxxxx
Kelly Walker
Apr 20, 2016 at 9:08 am
Maggie was one of the lucky ones, her life must have been perfect to live this long. Thank you human dad for giving her such a great life. She will forever be apart of your life as you will hers. RIP beautiful soul.
Nancy Hudak
Apr 20, 2016 at 7:21 am
It sounds like she had a perfect life and a death that many of us would hope for. Maggie, rest in peace girl. You had a good run. My condolences to the people who had the privilege to share her life. It must be an enormous hole now that she is gone. Thank you for sharing her story. ❤️
Jeanette hardman
Apr 20, 2016 at 7:16 am
oh how lovely to have been loved for 30 yrs..how devestating for your dad.God bless xx
sandy
Apr 20, 2016 at 2:23 am
very sorry for the loss of your faithful companion. RIP Maggie
Sandi
Apr 19, 2016 at 10:08 pm
OH my gosh…your friend for 30 years….I can’t imagine the huge hole left in your heart and your life. My heart aches for you and your sweet Maggie. She was blessed to have someone who loved her as much as you loved her. RIP sweet baby.
Anna
Apr 19, 2016 at 7:53 pm
I am so sorry for ur loss….could u please share what u fed ur,sweet angel?
SUSAN BLANCHARD
Apr 19, 2016 at 3:50 pm
Rest in Peace Maggie. Run and play over that Rainbow Bridge now and be young and vibrant once again.
Joanne Coote
Apr 19, 2016 at 1:18 pm
Incredible – how lovely that she had a great family. RIP.
Kathleen Dunn
Apr 19, 2016 at 11:23 am
So sorry for your loss of your beloved Maggie.
Kathleen Dunn
Apr 19, 2016 at 11:22 am
So sorry for your loss!
Linda
Apr 19, 2016 at 11:19 am
RIP sweet girl. You are running wild at the Rainbow Bridge. You were 210 yrs old in human age. RIP….
Sandy Ely
Apr 19, 2016 at 10:39 am
RIP precious lady. How wonderful to pass so easily.
Carole
Apr 19, 2016 at 10:38 am
Sorry for your loss. RIP dear soul…