Bonniebank

I'm speechless Rozzie. Just couldn't believe another one. God how terrible for you. Lucky Jump to have had you and Mr R. :D

Where? Send me the link! hehe

He's waiting for you at the but his heart is ALWAYS with you.

and the vet did.................thanks to your unselfishness. There is no way on this earth that you have let her down....quite the opposite. ;) RIP old girl (now young). No more pain. :D

So sorry for you Weimlover. You fought one brave battle Misty. You're all better now. :D

Run when you wish and rest when you want now Sophie Girl. :D ;) Rozzie, this has been one hell of a sad winter for you. What can I say?

No you didn't do anything wrong. Life just sometimes deals us a really rotten hand of cards. I'm so sorry you lost your handsome boys and your little bunnies. You'll see them again one day.

But you WERE. Or am I stupid in believing that we can be with someone spiritually? Just my opinion but I firmly believe that we are always with the ones we love no matter how far apart we are. Night night Bayliss Angel. Forever young now.

I found the movie and saw Queen Roo! How beautiful she looks!

Thank you SS & Hesapandabear for taking the time to post these words. Is there any way these poems can be pinned (I think that means permanent???) on the Rainbow Bridge forum so that anyone can read them when they need to? I know there will be a lot of people who will find comfort in these poems (as I have).

I am SS, and thank you so much. I'm sure these words have brought comfort to many on here at this time.

Oh Rozzie! How much can one person bear? Few people would give their hearts to these oldies only to have it broken too soon. It's just not fair. Fly free Dave old chook , now a spring chicken again!

Because we love them. but more than that......because THEY LOVE US.

How beautiful he IS Colleen. You must miss him terribly. Sam

You may have missed Frost's lovely contribution to this forum Kozpink. http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...id=1120705&

Thank you Frost. :p

She was very lucky to be so loved.

Poor Rozzie. You've had more sadness than you ever deserve lately. 2 little buddies both forgetting to wake up. You have to wonder don't you? Another star in the sky.

I'm so sorry Varicool. Her last days with you were probably some of the best in her life. What a beautiful soul she looks like. Finally no more breeding and rest for you Hope.

Thank you dandydog. It would be hard to miss my feral "full on" gang at the park! and thank you kozpink. I know you guys are mourning Queen Roo.

How's she going? Will you be taking her to the vet tomorrow? Would it help to get the lend of a dog to help her through? Please let me know how she is.

Another reply: Hi Sam, So sorry to hear about your friend's loss. Poor pup, and how dreadful for her. Liver shunts are not uncommon in Australian Cattle Dogs and I have a friend who had all her dogs tested free of charge from memory because one had it. It was to aid research into the problem. I can ask my friend the name of the woman who did the research , see if I can get a phone number and your friend may care to talk to her. Betty The link for the group is: [email protected] Just join and introduce yourself and tell them you are the owner of the pup I have been asking their advice about. Can't hurt to try. Let me know if you have any probs joining. Sam

My Sheltie list mob just got back to me with a couple of replies. I think it may be easier for you if I send you the link to this group and you join and speak with them yourself. It's only a small group but they are wonderful caring Sheltie people. The following is a link to one of their websites. There is a puppy in her Rainbow Bridge section and Puppy Section that passed over at one month old due to liver shunt. http://www.shekkeina.co.uk/ Do you feel up to joining the group to talk about Loch? If not, would you like me to post your email address? In the meantime, these are the 2 replies so far: Hi Sam, yes, but I think it was an "external" shunt and was successfully operated on. I will ask for more information if you like. Barbara B Hi Sam, I lost a month old pup with liver shunt about 3 yrs ago. She was fine and developing normally till 2 days before she died, of course she had to be my pick of the litter. The valve that bypasses the pups liver so that mum can clean the blood, should close when the pups are born but doesnt in Liver shunt. The toxins therefore build up in the pup to an unsunstainable level and as they become more active and are weaned results in increasing levels of toxins. The pup cant dispose of them, as their liver is not working, resulting in either death or a very sickly pup. I know their are operations but my vet said it was a poor prognosis and usually a sickly pup for the rest of its life. There's a picture of her on my website on the 'rainbow bridge' page and also a few details on the puppy page. Bfn Sheila www.shekkeina.co.uk www.naats.co.uk Take care, Sam

Definitely. May I say I love that photo with the sheep (nose to nose) on your posts!

p.s. I'll also post on an international Sheltie list I belong to and a veterinary forum. The veterinary forum is for discussion of cases only and seeking personal advice is not allowed but I don't think they'll mind if I simply ask whether they have experienced liver shunts in Shelties. It's a USA forum and most of the members work in the critical care (emergency) field. I'll let you know if I hear anything.