As some of you already know, we lost our little girl yesterday. We got her back from the vet on Wednesday evening. The vet was flushing her kidneys for two days because her creatinine levels were too high, causing her to not eat but drink a lot of water. Anyway, we got her back so she could recuperate until her next check up next week. It wasn’t two hours later she started vomiting fluids again, and she got weaker. At 9pm she had a seizure which caused her to lose function in her hind legs. We stayed up all night to keep an eye on her. At 5am she had another seizure, worse than the first. It was the most heart wrenching thing to witness – seeing her try to fight to hold on but knowing she was probably suffering. With a heavy heart, we decided to make the call. At 6:48am on Valentine’s Day, she passed away. Thankfully the made it quick and painless. She’ll be cremated sometime next week then she’ll be home with us again permanently.
Laika aka “Mamas”
2004 – Feb 14th 2013
Thank you all for your kind messages and loving thoughts. I know time heals all wounds, but she was more than just a beloved pet and best friend and companion. For right now, her passing has left a void so big that trying to imagine doing anything else but mourn and remember her for the next week or two is just not possible. I know you all understand, but I will be back at a later time and back to reviewing. In the mean time, I have some posts scheduled to go on through the rest of February. So, until then, be happy, make others happy, love and be loved. Oh, and happy reading.
xoxo
Michelle
Oh, Michelle… My heart aches for your loss! Sending lots of hugs your way. xoxo
I am so, so sorry – losing a family member is a terrible event to have to go through. We’ve been there more times than I like to think about, but I’m thankful for every one at the same time. Warm thoughts and lots of love to you. What a precious girl she is in the photo.
Oh Michelle, I am so, so sorry for your loss. ((((hugs))))
So sorry for your loss, hon. Sending you lots of hugs. xoxo
I am so sorry for your loss sweety! I am sending you lots of hugs and kisses. Know that we are here for you and that we love you!
I am so sorry for your loss. I have been there and know how hard it is. Try to think of the good times with your girl.
I’m so sorry, Michelle. I know how much it hurts. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. In the meantime, give yourself permission to mourn and remember her. xoxo
Oh Michelle, as someone who has lost a pet, and who has had to make that call, my heart goes out to you. God bless, and just get some rest. Your little girl is safe and happy where she is now, with no pain. Hugs!
I am so so sorry for your loss. Our family recently had a very similar situation occur with our lab mix, Max. Heartbreaking when they try so hard to stay with you, but just can’t do it anymore. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Becca
I’m so very sorry to hear about your loss, Michelle. I’ll be thinking about you. Sending you big hugs, sweetheart.
Oh, my friend, I’m so sorry. I burst out crying when I read this. I’m still sniffling. Our animals are part of our family just as surely as humans are. We’ve been there and had to made “that call” several years ago with our beloved beagle. We may be nearing that time soon with our Boxer rescue dog. She’s 14 years old and can barely make it up the stairs anymore.
You’re in my thoughts, honey. You and hubby and sweet Laika. *hugs*
I am so sorry for your loss. I just lost my boy of 14 yrs the same way a week before Thanksgiving. I still cry when I think about it. “The Call” was the worst experience of my life but I know it was the right thing to do, though it doesn’t help the hurt and loss you feel. My heart goes out to you.