Lost of our girls last night

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Mita was only 7 years old. Showed zero signs of anything wrong. She gobbled her breakfast, got her coconut oil and treats and hauled *** out the doggy door. She spent the morning running with the boys. I was at Walla Walla to shoot the Wally race...Ernie texted me to call ASAP. I popped into Chris Whites motor home for some quiet...Ernie was frantic. She came home to find Mita with a very swollen belly and unable to stand or walk. I gathered up all of my camera crap and took off. It was the longest 200 miles I have ever driven. Met Ernie at the Emergency vet. We were told that based on what she saw, Mitas gums were no longer pink, her bloodwork showed she was anemic and several other things that she thinks that Mita had a tumor of some sort that had ruptured. She went on to say that she has been seeing an alarming increase in this in larger breed pups. Outlook for Mita was very grim sounding. Imaging...that was needed at another clinic...depending on what it showed surgery. The vet informed us that these cases never end well, even with surgery she may have 6 months of existing before she succumbs to whatever the cause of the tumor was. When they let us in to see her she did not even lift her head off the floor. She was very cold. We decided it was in Mitas best interest to not suffer anymore and had her put to sleep. I am heart broken....and very confused.
When you take a pup to the vet they always ask if the vet is eating-drinking-pooping normally, if their activity level has been normal. In Mitas case everything was completely normal. She had never even had a visit to a vet other then routine check ups and a broken dew claw. So if everything is normal how are we supposed to see this coming??
Rest in Peace Baby Girl....you family misses you with all their heart....
 
Such a beautiful dog. So, so sorry for your loss. God knows you made the proper and only decision you could. May peace be with you.
 
Sorry for your loss.
We are never prepared for the day and healing takes some time.
 
Sorry for your loss-it never gets easier either. You did what you needed to do for the dog’s comfort and that is very commendable. Prayers that God will comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
 
they are a family member. It never gets easy!!

THE RAINBOW BRIDGE POEM
“Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….”

— Author unknown
 
So sorry for your loss, much too young for something so sudden must be extremely difficult and heart wrenching. My thoughts are with you and your family while you are in this difficult time. Remember all of the happiness that she brought you and the unconditional love she shared with you.
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Beautiful dog.... A loss to the family.... Hold your head high. Looks and sounds like it was a good life. Nobody has a crystal ball to predict something like this....

Grieve but in no way beat yourself up. Your option that was taken is best for the dog....

JW
 
So sorry to read of your loss. It never is easy, especially when it’s so unexpected.
 
Sorry for your loss
We had that in 2017 when one night our girl looked a little thick around the middle, measured her than next morning she was 1 inch larger and lethargic, took to the vet unable to do ultrasound as tech on holidays could have gone to specialist hospital but would have cost $1200 dollars for ultrasound and consult, local vet suggested exploratory surgery, which was approx same cost, so this was done found to be riddled with cancer, lost her that day 2 days before her 12 th birthday
 
I am awful sorry, Doug. Please give Ernie our condolences as well. I've had to do that for a few cats in my life and it's just the hardest thing to do.
 
Sorry for your loss. Our pets are family contrary to what some think. I know how hard it is, but making the decision was the right thing.
 
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