MP_the4pack Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I sent Diamond, my beautiful precious Diamond to the Bridge yesterday. She made it 6 months as a cancer survivor. And they were good quality months. She wasn't feeling well on Friday. Not eating. For her, that's a major sign. The vets felt she had an ulcer. Sent us home with meds. But Saturday she was having a lot of difficulty with her left hind leg. She couldn't get up without me helping and she needed her sling to go up and down her ramp and to squat to do her business. But her appetite improved. So I thought she just overdid using that one leg. She had a terrific dinner on Sunday night. (I made her something special as I already feared the worst and wanted to at least give her a final meal). She snarfed down that and her ice cream. That girl LOVED ice cream. But yesterday, she didn't eat her breakfast. A favorite of liver and eggs. I took her back to the vets and she had two problems going on. She was starting renal failure. If that was her problem we could have worked on her diet and add some meds and kept her around for a while. But it wasn't. We xrayed her leg. The OS was back. I might have been able to have her a few more weeks with pain meds if that were the only problem. But with her kidneys in failure, she couldn't take the strong meds needed to stop the pain. I sent her to the Bridge on the xray table. She is reunited with her sister Pearl. I was so hoping to have a little more time to heal from that loss. Here she is enjoying her last Dewey, still whole. (her leg was amputated the weekend of Dewey the following year). Refusing to give into her sister, when Pearl wanted the sofa. She was the only one who would stand up to her. When she first came to me I almost called her Tarmac, Delta, Airport, etc because when she arrived at Newark from Fla, her crate broke and she got loose. Of course I was sitting there waiting, wondering why they hadn't brought up my dog yet. Delta Airlines arrives at Terminal B at Newark. She was found at Terminal C! In her escape, she degloved her left hind foot, you can see it still wrapped in the photo. So her first trip as a future 4-pack was to the vets on a sunday. She had the funniest sit. She sat way back on her hipbones. She always came to me at 9:30 at night. Like clockwork. Asking for ice cream. When she was still able to do stairs, she would join her sister in our game of Yoo-Hoo. (a hide and seek game we played in the basement). She slept in the corner bed. That was her bed. Now, still with three others, no one is in the bedroom at night anymore. As a tripod, she knew her limitations. When she got stuck, unable to move or get up, she would whimper lightly. It was her call to me for help. Even if her butt slid off the bed, she'd whimper asking me to pull it back on. She was the quiet one. But still had a sense of humor. She was also proud. No ramp for her to get into my car. She jumped up even as a tripod. My sisters. My Beautiful Gems. Gone. Diamonds are a girls best friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Oh my gosh, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed Diamond. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Liz_in_PA Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Oh, I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Oh Mary Pat, I am so very sorry for your loss again. May they be together at the Bridge watching over you. Putting her out of her pain was the right thing to do. Hugs to you. Run free Diamond, you were so loved and will be so missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9Cookies Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Oh no. I'm so very sorry. She looks like she was a sweet and sassy girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyt2love Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Diamond. Run free, sweetheart ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 That was absolutely beautiful, as it would be for your beautiful girl. There are no words to express my heartfelt sympathy for your losses. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyChester Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 My deepest sympathy, Mary Pat. What a lovely girl and what a terrible loss for you. At least the sisters are reunited at the bridge. Run free, beautiful Diamond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adrianne Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I am so, so very sorry. It hardly seems fair to lose two so close together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 What a terrible stretch you have had. I am so sorry for your losses. Rest well beautiful sparkly Diamond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 (edited) Mary Pat, That is two beautiful girls you have lost recently and my heart is breaking for you. I am very sorry. Run free Diamond, find Pearl and run free... Edited April 20, 2010 by Charlies_Dad Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 That brought tears to my eyes...what a special angel Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Oh Mary Pat! I'm so so sorry! Run free Diamond! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 That last photo … MP, my heart is breaking for you. I am so sorry. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SueG201 Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss, but smile when you think of the sisters reunited at last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss. Diamond was such a sweet girl and I wish you had been given more time with her. Your two girls were truly gems and very special. May you find comfort in the memories of your lovely girls. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss I was hoping she would make it longer than this. What a trooper she was/is. Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I am so very sorry for your heartbreak. May God bless you and turn your tears to smiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I'm so sorry Mary Pat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss. Diamond was a beautiful brave girl. Godspeed Diamond! Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I'm so very sorry. Godspeed Diamond. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Diamond. Run pain free at the Bridge, Sweetheart. Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fionasmom Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I am so sorry. I had hoped you would have more time with your beautiful girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I'm so very sorry Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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