Tralee Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) Australian Champion Allarme Arctic Gem (aka: Sooki) 9:11:2004 - 10:2:2013 Sooki collapsed after her usual walk on Sunday afternoon with laryngeal paralysis. She was not fit to be restored to normal health in Veterinary care. I sent her off after 8 years, 3 months and 1 day. Too young, too soon, she was denied the light of day. Romans 13:12 the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armour of light. http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=EZZSTiHbNps&feature=endscreen Edited February 17, 2013 by Tralee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellnme Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I'm so sorry to hear, Tralee. Never easy making the hard call. Sleep well, Sooki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 farewell sweet Sooki. Long will your memory fill the hearts of those who knew and loved you. Enjoy the great tratturi of the skies with your illustrious ancestors. so saddened by your loss Paul blessings H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Goodbye Sooki I am sorry you have lost her so young Tralee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tralee Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Thank so much for your sympathies and compassion. I also received many tributes to her in the Man Thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogie Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Sorry for your loss Tralee. RIP Sooki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralee Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 We gained some comfort today when our new Vet. explained that laryngeal paralysis is a degenerative disease. It can also be symptomatic of general neuropathy and other peripheral neuropathies can appear in 12 months. Although Sooki was yet still young, she passed on from natural causes. I am somewhat content, that she gave me as many good years as she could, and we gave her the same in return. Rest in Peace my sweet satin coated angel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 R.I.P Sooki sorry for your loss Tralee, I remember your posts from when you first got Sooki, treasure your memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 RIP Sooki, you were loved. So sorry for your loss Tralee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I'm sorry she's gone so soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumbeat Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 So sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelodysMum Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. Thinking of you at this sad time. Rest easy Sooki! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Avanti* Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 My condolences on your loss, RIP Sooki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Shepherd mom Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss Tralee, it's never easy to say goodbye but it sounds like Sooki had a great life and was very loved. Fly with the angels beautiful girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poochmad Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 So sorry for your loss Tralee, that would have been a hard decision. She was a beautiful looking dog. The music was beautiful. RIP Sookie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I just picked this up. Im so sorry Tralee - thinking of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralee Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 I just picked this up. Im so sorry Tralee - thinking of you. Thanks Steve. Its much appreciated. She is survived by my two boys; her kennel mate Winja and her first born Flynch. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Very sad. You may be interested to know that when we did our health survey we had 72 responses for Maremma Sheepdog [whelped in Australia] and of them there were 7 deaths as a result of this. Might be a good idea to be entering this data into the mix for pedigree profiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralee Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) Very sad. You may be interested to know that when we did our health survey we had 72 responses for Maremma Sheepdog [whelped in Australia] and of them there were 7 deaths as a result of this. Might be a good idea to be entering this data into the mix for pedigree profiling. According to the Vet its a common problem with working/large breeds. Apparently, its not genetic, but I can't see how they can make that claim. Its, like hyperthyroidism, could happen but very rarely does. You may be interested to know that I took her in to the Vet to have her breathing checked and they were too busy to do a full work up. A week later she collapsed. Notwithstanding, I am much more cautious walking/running my dogs now. Sooki was the reason for, and the result of, the "Fact or Fiction" thread. Her Breeder was my first mentor. My gratitude to both of them and others we've met in our humble saga is insuperable. I notice at Mass they have changed the words: this 'saving cup' to this 'chalice' It breaks me up in increasing repetition. No one said it would be a rose garden along with the sunshine. Happy Easter to you Steve. Edited March 31, 2013 by Tralee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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