I am so very sorry. 
Godspeed sweet Shade, and gentle hugs to her loving family.
So very sorry. You did everything that anybody could do. Godspeed, Shade.
I am so very sorryā¦Iām sitting here crying with you. Godspeed Shadeā¦sheās now free of pain.
I agree with Squish (and have learned a lot from Squishās posts, thank you!). You cnigh, have done the best you could by your good dog. You have been brave and caring, thoughtful, patient and decisive when necessary. Iām impressed with you.
I note that Houndhill, and all her ranting about the evils of spaying, has disappeared. Interesting, that.
Peace to you, cnigh. You did the best you could do with what you had.
Thinking of youā¦ Godspeed Shade. I know from experience that they never leave us. They are always there looking from above.
FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND
Youāre giving me a special gift,
So sorrowfully endowed,
And through these last few cherished days,
Your courage makes me proud.
But really, love is knowing
When your best friend is in pain,
And understanding earthly acts
Will only be in vain.
So looking deep into your eyes,
Beyond, into your soul,
I see in you the magic, that will
Once more make me whole.
The strength that you possess,
Is why I look to you today,
To do this thing that must be done,
For itās the only way.
That strength is why Iāve followed you,
And chose you as my friend,
And why Iāve loved you all these yearsā¦
My partner 'til the end.
Please, understand just what this gift,
Youāre giving, means to me,
It gives me back the strength Iāve lost,
And all my dignity.
You take a stand on my behalf,
For that is what friends do.
And know that what you do is right,
For I believe it too.
So one last time, I breathe your scent,
And through your hand I feel,
The courage thatās within you,
To now grant me this appeal.
Cut the leash that holds me here,
Dear friend, and let me run,
Once more a strong and steady dog,
My pain and struggle done.
And donāt despair my passing,
For I wonāt be far away,
Forever here, within your heart,
And memory Iāll stay.
Iāll be there watching over you,
Your ever faithful friend,
And in your memories Iāll run,
ā¦a young dog once again.
I have followed this post from the beginning and was very saddened to read she didnāt make it. Know that you did everything you could for her. My heart goes out to you.
I have had two experiences with pyometra. One was my then 11 year old doberman. She came through surgery just fine and is 12 1/2 today. I didnāt think it was something that would repeat so decided not to have her daughter spayed. Bad mistake. She recently developed pyometra. She made it through the surgery but passed that night. Tomorrow will be two weeks since she died.
I will not allow another dog to reach her senior years unspayed.
Godspeed.
RIP - My Beautiful Girl
Shade was a wonderful girl to the end. She went very quickly and peacefully. We were all with her, her boys, my husband and myself.
We will always miss her.
Crying with you.
Rest in Peace Shade :(
Just read this entire thread from the beginning. Iām so very sorry, cnigh. Giving my sweet dog sitting at my feet so extra love right now on behalf of your sweet Shade.
So very sorry, cnigh. What a rollercoaster youāve been on. Lots of us know just how that feels, which is why weāre crying with you.
crying with you too.
I am sorry for your loss
Cnigh, I am so very sorry for you and your family about your loss of Shade! It is always a hard thing, but you did your very best for Shade, and she was fortunate to have shared her life with you.
Camstock, Iāve actually been following this thread closely, just didnāt feel I had anything further to add. I didnāt mean to rant, I was trying to be supportive of the OP, and perhaps provide some food for thought with research findings on the some of the relative risks as well as benefits of elective ovariohysterectomies vs intact bitches. I hope some did find this information interesting and potentially helpful. We each have to weigh these relative risks vs benefits for our own bitches.
Again, cnigh, I am so sorry about Shade! Sleep softly, Shade.
Iām so very, very sorry to hear Shade couldnāt pull through. You and your husband are amazing and have huge hearts. Every dog should be as loved as Shade.
Hugs to you and your DHā¦
No words, just sorrow and hugs.
So very sorry. Hoping all the love and positive thoughts from COTH are helping to ease the pain.
