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My Dog

Aug 16, 2008 12:53PM - 3 comments

Maya (dog) failed fast this week and she is now at peace. We were all with her and she was calm. The look in her eyes was one of knowing... Knowing that we were going to help her so that she could be at peace. The white blood cells had taken over at such a rapid pace knocking out the red blood cells. And, because of this, her breathing was very labored. She was in great discomfort and last night developed incontinence. She carried herself with such dignity. Such a prim and proper girl... she did not "walk." She "Pranced." So much pain for us... and, no more pain for my sweet girl. Her 11 year old sister, Maddie (dog) is trying to figure this all out....

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by marie3B, Aug 16, 2008 01:41PM
I am sorry for your loss.  I am happy that Maya spent her days with so much love surrounding her.  Maddie will be lost a while.. It took Karma months before she adjusted to life without Copper.  Love, Marie

by msjazz, Aug 16, 2008 02:15PM
I too am very sorry fo your loss. I know how much they mean, I hope you and your husband feel better soon. The last setter I lost 12 yrs ago, I cried for a month. Well, guess thats why I finally went and got Jazz. Same breed, different colors. Somehow taking care of a new puppy got me to stop crying. It seemed to be a pattern I got in, I tried to hold out.  Jazz is setter #3..( 32 yrs of setters). I had a black lab I brought when I got married at 18, a golden retreiver with setter 2 that came to our house and we couldn't find the owner,  and now a boxe/redbone mix that came to us also.( reincarnation of former dogs?  Love Donna


by Jan214, Aug 22, 2008 01:24AM
Mary, I am so terribly sorry I am just now seeing this and for your tragic loss.  I am glad that you were there with her and that she felt comforted by your presence.  I know you may not be ready yet, but I think Donna is right.  I think a new puppy to care for would make you and Maddie feel better.  Maybe being busy trying to figure out the personality and needs of a new dog would help to ease the loss of Maya.  Besides, there are so many dogs out there in need of a loving home and it would certainly get that and so much more from you.
Take care of you and do take time to grieve.  
Love,
Jan

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