Today we put down Serena. It was not an easy decision. Since the weeks that we brought her here from Connecticut, I noticed her chest swelling up. Her breathing more challenged. Recently, she has been crying out in pain, losing her ability to control her bladder. Literally wetting herself and not know. She had a vet appointment on the day we flew to Jersey to say our final goodbyes to Debbie. The vet noted that her heart murmur had gotten worse, her swelling was fluid build up. She had new meds to help, but weve noticed the last few weeks a big change in her. Her cough had increased, vomiting, bleeding when she urinated was also happening. It comes at a difficult time because of our recent loss. It was extremely upsetting to choose this. The vet told us it was okay. That they could see her pain and discomfort. I still remember the day I went and picked her up. She was so cute. Such a little ball of fur. I chose her because she was black. Can still seeing her as a puppy trying to walk and flipping over herself. The time she fell off the hassock and I panicked and went to vet. She injured her ACL. Still limped to this day. She was so beautiful. Especially after the groomers. She loved to get pretty. When wed get her home shed prance and play, snuggle in the blankets. Even now she would be like that. Youd almost think she was a puppy. The vet said they could tell she had onset dementia. She would go walk around and stop and just stand there. She was the momma of the four legged here. She taught Charlie to be patient and respect her space. She loved Emma. Would clean her face like a good momma. When we came home today Emma knew something was different. She snuggled me, sniffed me, ears back, looking at me expectantly. Then she walked around the house sniffing. Charlie was also subdued. They know. I dont think I really thought this day was coming, well I knew, but I was hoping she would just go to sleep one night, and be at peace. I didnt want to see it happen. I loved her dearly. Thank you all for loving her. Garland thank you for being her buddy. I was going to wait to tell you all, but I needed you guys to know. I love you guys. This was not a happy day for us.
Posted on: Sat, 02 Aug 2014 02:33:18 +0000