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.

[chessielover]

Parkersdad.

Allow me to offer my deepest condolences too on your loss. Please know that I believe it meant a lot to your wonderful Shelby that you were there with her to help her over the Rainbow Bridge. I know it's so very hard, but I have found some comfort for my own loss that the last thing on earth that my Sophie heard was the words "I love you." I know that Shelby heard you and knew you were there and loved her always.

Your last picture really showed her spunk and personality too. She was lucky to have found you and you are an amazing family to have given her such a wonderful home.

Please keep in touch and know that we are here if you need us.

Hugs,

Chessielover.