Kandy went to be with her Creator this afternoon. She was suffering so badly, bleeding and showing signs of sudden blindness. I can't believe how fast this all happened. Two weeks ago she seemed like a happy go lucky little pup (albeit elderly) without a care in the world. By noon today she couldn't stand up without falling over, bleeding from her behind, panting, foaming at the mouth because of all the vomit.

The vet got the messages I left at the clinic and came to my house. Kandy died peacefully here in the house and is finally out of all of her pain. Now the hurt only intensifies for me. I miss her so much already, she was my rock, my friend, my companion, I can't believe she's gone.

Thank you Lightning Strike for this forum. I don't know what I would have done without it. I'm sure I'll be here often.

Erin

Erin.....

I have sent you an email.....
Know that all of us here send you are consolences and find comfort in knowing that Kandy is at peace.....and most of all in knowing that her spriit will live on forever....

Love,
Karen

I was hoping against hope that Kandy would rally awhile. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and with you. Rest in peace, Kandy girl.

May you find the strength to bear the sorrow and work through the strong emotions that you are dealing with. It does get better for you in time.

<hug>
Ken Albin

Dear Ken,

Thank you so much for the hug. I took Kirby for his first walk alone today because I knew the longer I waited the harder it would be. I keep looking out the window where Kandy used to bask in the sun and the emptiness of the grass is like a punch in the stomach every time. The same with all of her places in the house.

The worst part right now is that I keep thinking I hear her breathing. I have been by her side for the last three days non stop, listening to that labored breathing. I don't know why I keep thinking I'm hearing it.

Words of comfort from everyone on this board have been so precious to me. Thank you.

Erin

Im so sorry Erin, its such a hard time and we know how much your heart is breaking.

Love Sue

Me too...I'd wake up many times a night to be sure she was all right, help her to the potty, pet her...my sweet girl...I lost her 3/22, it is May, I am just now beginning to be able to sleep thru the night...I understand what you're going thru...big hugs...