We Lost Our Shelby Girl Today, She will be missed Options

[Parkersdad]

Our 15 year old Golden Retreiver mix Shelby was put to sleep today. We rescued her 10 years ago from a family in Arizona that could not care for her any more. We live in the Sacramento area and had to drive to Nevada to pick her up from the owners boyfriend. They warned us she was a terror and a runner. But after a couple weeks of love and attention she turned into a loving member of our family. She was having age related problems but suddenly crashed last night. Three years ago she had a kidney removed due to cancer and it apparently came back. We took her to the emergency Vet and the found a massive abdominal bleed probably from her spleen or liver. After consulting with her primary Vet and the emergency Vet everyone concurred it was time. Due to her age and condition it was doubtful she would have much more life left even if she survived the surgery. She passed as we held her and told her we loved her. When my boy Golden "Parker" passed 6 years ago everyone was so helpful. Its not any easier this time. Our hearts have been torn out and while I know better it seems that the pain will never end.

[Juturna]

Dear Parkersdad,

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your beautiful Shelby. This grief journey is very painful and I'm glad that you have shared with us. Even though Shelby had a long life and pior health issues, it is especially painful and shocking when our canine companions go down hill suddenly. Nothing really prepares us for this. And it is not any easier just because you went through it before.

Please be gentle with yourself. This is a one day at a time journey and tonight will be difficult. Also, I trust you know that the tears help to wash away the pain.

I hope you will contiue to let us know how you are doing.
With peace and healing thoughts,
Juturna