Rascalmyshadow Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 For anyone that would like an update, tomorrow we give our little chi girl Claudia her wings. Things seemed to be improving (although her breathing didn't get better)after high dose cortisone, she started behaving more like her old self, however it was only for a short time, the last few days we've had sudden aggressive behaviour again, a couple of weird shaking episodes (not her normal cold shivering), then last night my husband noticed her eyes looked different, when I checked this morning she has a lump above her eye with swelling around the outside of the eye, seems to have come up very quick. Just to make everything worse her grade 1 luxating patella has become so bad she can't use her back leg properly. After trialling everything the vets have suggested and with no other options left we have made the appointment for tomorrow afternoon. I guess I knew this was coming but she's only 5, she should have been with us for 15-20 years. For such a tiny dog we're going to be left with a huge hole in our lives. No more making sure her heat mat is on the right temperature and her crate kept comfy with lots of clean bedding, no more making sure we leave extra blankets on the couch for her to snuggle into, no more looking before we sit incase she's asleep under a blanket, no more constantly checking where she is incase she's been locked in a cupboard etc, no more giving a mid day snack to make sure she doesn't have a sugar drop, no more having her run up my back every time she sees me bend over to tie a shoe, pick up something off the floor etc and no more having to pick her up or lock her up before anyone comes through the front door. 2 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Everyone here is praying for you and your little girl tonight RMS. You will get through it , knowing this is the last great gift you can give her. Mac will look after her for you until you meet again. Take care. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 awww.. RMS ..it will be a sad time . it will also be a relief of sorts - she will not be feeling awful anymore ... Thinking of you . <3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Life can sometimes be so cruel. Little Claudia had the odds stacked against her healthwise, but she had everything going for her when you became her mum, RMS. Deepest sympathies, to you all; our thoughts will be with you and Claudia. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 It's tough isn't it Rascal. It's Claudia's final gift you are giving her As WM says; there are some special dogs in dog-heaven that will show her the ropes. Thinking of you, B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 They leave such a huge hole in our hearts & homes. Especially the high maintenance /special needs pooches. Big hugs to your family RMS. I hope she has a nice day with her family. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 We can never guess which dogs will have the greatest impact on us, some are only with us a short time but leave the biggest hole. Life with dogs is about making those choices for them that they can't make and each time we wonder did we get it right. Will be thinking of you today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappi&Monty Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Sending big hugs You’ve been the best human she could’ve found, and it’s good you recognise that despite not being really old, she isn’t living her best life anymore. Thinking of you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodoggies2001 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I'm also sending you and your family big hugs. Even though Claudia is so young, it's the quality, not the quantity and I'm sure in your heart you know, you are doing the best thing for your little girl. It's always a hard decision but rest assured, she is going to a better place to be free of her demons. Take care and know we are all thinking of you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 thinking of you and little Claudia today. As twodoggies said it is not the quantity of the time spent together but the quality of the bond that makes such time so very painful. Playing god never sits easily on our spirits. Granting Claudia a gentle leaving is a great gift that you are making out of love.. Claudia will always be part of you because of the path you trod together ... love and blessings H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsmum Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 So sad for you. It will be hard, but it's right. Hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Nobody have done more or tried harder. And now you are doing the hardest thing .. giving her relief from pain and confusion. Such a hard thing for us to do, though. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazm Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Such a sad time. My thoughts are with you. Reading about what you and your family have been through I understand that it has been quite tough for sometime. I do believe that you have tried your hardest for this little love and making the right decision is so very hard. But right. It’s a shame she is so young but I believe God takes all the good ones. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 All the love in the world to you, Claudia and the rest of your two and four legged family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Thinking of you. I understand how hard it is, even tho' it's a gift to your little darling to be at peace. Her life might not have been long but, measured in the quality of life & love you gave her, it was her time of joy. Hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazydoglady99 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Oh so sad rascal. Big hugs to all of you x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I'm so sorry Rascal. I'm sure Claudia is very glad she found such a wonderful family. Run free tomorrow without a care in the world beautiful girl. XXX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) Sorry I haven't responded to anyone's posts it's been a very hard week. Our girl is now at rest surrounded by roses in our beautiful garden. Not only did we have to say goodbye to Claudia but also to my husbands parents gorgeous Siamese cat Kai. 10 years ago she came into the vet I was working emmaciated, with infected eyes, bad teeth, cat flu and a nasty abscesses, her condition was so bad the vets wanted to euthanise, I took her home, got her well and my husband's parents adopted her, she was estimated to be at least 8 years old at the time. Through out all these years she never forgot and would promptly park herself on my lap the minute I arrived or show off by tearing around the house like a crazy kitten. Thankyou for everyone's support, now starts a new chapter in our lives. Edited January 26, 2018 by Rascalmyshadow 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillybob Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Im am so sorry for the loss of two love ones, one is hard but two is terrible. Thinking of you and sending you strength and love. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-j Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Sorry to hear of your losses but you can console yourself with the fact of without you their lives would have probably been a lot shorter and decidedly less quality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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