I lost my Allie tonight.

[k9Karen]

My heart is broken. My little girl started coughing and gasping for breath right after we went to bed. I first thought she had some hair caught in her throat or had another hair ball. It wasn't very bad to start and it only lasted a couple of minutes. She settled down and I think went to sleep. She slept for about 30 minutes then started coughing again. This time it had a different sound. It sounded bubbly and foamy. It didn't stop so I called my vet's office. They are open for emergencies 24 hours. The vet immediately gave her Lazix (is that right? The diuretic) and took a chest xray. It showed an enlarged heart and fluid in her lungs. The vet was treating symptoms and admitted she couldn't be sure what the underlying cause was. I left her in their care and was on my way home when they called to tell me she was failing fast. I turned around and went back. Allie was obviously in distress and she was coughing up bloody fluid. The vet said she thought her chance of surviving was no more than 5% and that she was obviously suffering. My sweet girl was sent to The Bridge a few minutes later. Allie is the 4th Sheltie I've lost, and it never gets any easier. Damn I hate this part of having pets. Run free little girl. Go find Mickey and Angel and have fun herding each other.

[Marty]

I'm so sorry, Karen. My heart is breaking for you...run free sweet Allie.

[Tina B and crew]

Again, I am so sorry Karen. No, it never gets easier. (((hugs)))

Run free and play hard sweet Allie.

[Tambrey]

{{{Karen}}} my tears are falling with yours...no...it never gets easier...

I imagine she has found the others by now and is enjoying feeling young and frisky once again...one day you will meet up and get lots of doggy slobbers!

[oconnorjoy]

I am so sorry for your loss Karen. My thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP Allie

Joy

[Traci]

Oh noooooo, Karen, what a heartbreaking tragedy for you. I know how much Allie meant to you (as all your babies do), I cannot imagine the shock and heartache you're going through right now. Please know you're not alone, we're right there with you, shedding tears beside you and feeling your pain. I wish there were something I could say to help ease that pain.

Safe and gentle journey, sweet sweet Allie, you will be missed so much (((((((((HUGS))))))))))

[Cleo]

I am so sorry. It doesn't get easier. How could it, they are our babies.

Safe and gentle journey Allie.

[Shannon's Mom]

Karen,

I am so sorry for your loss. I know Allie meant so much to you. My tears are flowing as I read your post. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Safe journey, little Allie.

[E's]

You are ever in my thoughts, dear friend Karen!

[k9Karen]

Thanks so much everyone. I miss her. Just a few minutes ago, I was finishing my dinner and had one French fry left. I was full and I knew the dogs would enjoy a little treat. Without even thinking, I tore it into three pieces. I think Dylan and Foxy were both happy - after they got their piece, I tore the other one in half, so they each got 2 pieces. I guess it will take a while to get used to the change (and to stop crying every time I think of her).