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Goodbye My Sweet Baby Girl

Posted : 9/5/2008 10:49:37 AM

My baby girl, Amber, lost her battle with PLN (protein losing nephropathy) yesterday. I unfortunately had to make the decision to end her suffering.

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Mark and I took Amber to the vet Thursday morning (September 4, 2008). I carried her from the car and walked in the door and started crying. They put us in a room and I sat down holding my baby girl. The vet came in and gave her the first shot to relax her. We then put her on the table and laid her down on her side on her baby blanket. The vet gave her the next shot and within a minute she was gone. Just like that. She's gone forever. I took off the little ribbon I had put on the top of her head and Mark removed her collar. I kissed her goodbye and the vet came back in to pick her up so we could take her baby blanket home.

It's just so unbelievable. I miss her so much. But I know we were lucky to have her the extended period of time that we did.

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The above is from my blog which I hope will help others with dogs suffering with PLN - Amber lived for MONTHS longer than the vets expected. I hope my blog gives others inspiration and possibly helps to keep their babies just a little longer.

http://fortheloveofamber.blog.com/2008/1/

calliecritturs

Posted : 9/5/2008 11:00:37 AM

My heart weeps with you -- I am so sorry. The first few days are so very difficult -- please feel free to draw strength from those of us here -- many of us have been thru similar. Your vet helped her passage across "Rainbow Bridge" be far easier with the relaxant shot.

Many hugs.

JackieG

Posted : 9/5/2008 11:34:16 AM

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your precious girl. It's never easy whether the end is sudden or we know it is coming. These dogs just are so much a part of our lives and they love us despite our grouchy days and the times we are too busy for them. I have tears in my eyes for you and your family and I send heart healing vibes. You loved her and she knew that right up to the moment you let her go.

Anonymous

Posted : 9/5/2008 11:36:52 AM

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Run free sweet girl!

claire300

Posted : 9/5/2008 3:29:38 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss. Amber was a very lucky girl to have you by her side during her illness AND to see her on her way to the beautiful, painfree Rainbow Bridge.

(((hugs)))

sheltiemom

Posted : 9/5/2008 3:54:34 PM

Dogmama217.

I have just spent the last 15 minutes reading your blog about Amber.

You have done absolutely EVERYTHING humanly possible for Amber... you are her Angel... and one of the best dog-mommies EVER !!!

Happy trails Amber !

shadowsgin

Posted : 9/5/2008 4:16:09 PM

I am here at work with a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. A familiar feeling for what you are going through today. I am so sorry, it will get easier as time goes by but for today it is tears and sadness. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Run free sweet Amber, no more sick days for you!

westiegirl3

Posted : 9/5/2008 5:41:12 PM

I grieve for your broken heart. Cherish the shared love and wonderful memories. Sending hugs across the miles. Run Free little Amber!

dogmama217

Posted : 9/8/2008 10:08:31 AM

Thanks so much. I really kept the blog as a personal diary to remember what Amber would eat, wouldn't eat, how she was doing on what day, and memories of some of her last good days. I'm not sure what i did right to be lucky enough to have her with us longer than expected, but I hope the blog helps just one person with their dog. Although I had months to "prepare", I still can't believe my baby is gone.

diane

gradyupmybutt

Posted : 9/8/2008 3:46:00 PM

Diane, my heart is breaking for you. You did the best & most loving thing for your girl. Run free, sweetie!

Auburn

Posted : 9/10/2008 10:51:30 AM

I am so sorry for your loss and feel your pain....run free Amber and play with my little Angel April.

Sandy's Mom

Posted : 9/16/2008 7:58:08 PM

oh, i'm so sorry for you loss. She was MUCH too young. I know how you feel, i really do. Not a day goes by that I dont miss my Maggie and it's been almost 2 years already. Let's hope they are happy at Rainbow Bridge.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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DogsRMyLuv

Posted : 9/17/2008 9:02:12 PM

I am so sorry to hear about Amber. I want you to know I'll be thinking of you during this difficult time. Run free sweet girl.

dyan

Posted : 9/17/2008 9:08:11 PM

I am so sorry. I lost my baby girl Bubblegum in March,,,I still miss her so much that it hurts every single day. I understand what you are going thru. I promise....it does get better even though you will always miss her.

You ended her suffering... bless you for that. You stayed with her until the end and gave her the confidence to leave her suffering behind knowing she was with the people that she loved the most. She will be forever grateful.... be in peace knowing that.

racuda

Posted : 9/18/2008 9:47:23 PM

Your account of this touched me so much. I lost Duncan suddenly at 5 years old, two years ago. It does get easier. The grief gets blunted by time, but the pleasant memories remain for a lifetime.