Saying goodbye

On Saturday, Dec 22nd we said our last goodbyes to our Lovely Lucy.  One week prior, she had two big seizures and we thought that was it.  Lucky that our kids were all home from college and high school to spend time with her prior to this. Our local vet thought the seizures were unrelated to her cancer or chemotherapy that she had completed.  I somehow do not believe this.  The decision was made to put her on anti seizure meds.  Over the week she seemed to get weaker and was not the Lucy with the intelligent lights in her eyes. This past Saturday morning, she did not want to get out of her crate and was having a difficult time breathing.  Late morning, she had another big seizure.  As she slowly rested, her breathing became more difficult and she seemed to be asking us to set her free.  Our family gathered and made that difficult but necessary decision to set her free from her body. We are fortunate to have a vet emergency center in our town as our local vet was closed for the day.  It was here we thanked her for showing us so much unconditional love and said our goodbyes.  Her canine companion Ginger came with us.  She too said goodbye by staying by her side all morning.  Lucy gave us more than we could have ever asked for.  We will always have a special place in our hearts and will miss her dearly.

Thank you to all of the Tripawds community for your support, information and help through these last five months.  This site has been a place where I had found hope and comfort for the awful diagnosis that our dear Lucy was given.  I am forever grateful.