We are so sad. Picked up puppy at airport last night, 10:00. She was very dirty, as had been traveling in her little crate since 3:45. She flew from Kentucky to Cincinnati to here.
She seemed so tiny, frail. Brought her home, gave her some food and water, introduced her to Isabella. Well, puppy was scared to death of enthusiastic, tail wagging, barking big sister. She cried out in distress.
I took her to "her room", cleaned her up, against her will gave her some Nutrical and tried to get her to drink some more water. She threw up a couple of times. I thought it was from the stress.
This morning, I went into the bathroom to little piles of diarrhea. . . she was very weak, but wagged her tail when she saw me. Tim immediately took her to the vet.
They were concerned about all her symptoms and said they would I.V. her and keep her for the day. Two hours later, we lost her.
After the autopsy, the doc called me. She had Parvo. We could not have saved her. The stress of the trip most likely exacerbated it, but she was so tiny, bony, that she did not have much to fight with.
We have spent the rest of the day and night washing floors, laundry, decontaminating our home in protection of Isabella. She is current on her vaccinations. But it is still scary.
Our hearts are heavy. It will be a while before we recover from this.
November 20, 2007
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I'm so sorry. Prayers are coming your way!!!
Leigh Ann
wow!
i read your comment on dilligaf, and thought you meant your "sister".
and even though we don't know each other, i thought i'd pop over and offer my condolences. which, on finding out she was a dog, i am more than willing to do.
we had a dog from a rescue early this year, and although we loved him dearly, he wouldn't settle, so we took the difficult decision of returning him to the kennels.
boy that was hard.
and the other day we were looking through some pics on the pc, and came accross photos of him. well, the boy started crying, as did the wife, and i welled up too.
anyone reading this, and thinking "get a life", you don't know the companionship of a dog!
enough from me, hijacking your comments box.
i will make it my duty to return again.
((((H.G)))) I'm so sorry to hear this. A terrible thing to happen.
Very sorry to hear - how terrible.
Hope Isabell is fine - in my prayers.
What a sad way for life to settle on your new pup. I am so sorry. All my love.
shouldnt tha sellers no that stuff?? n return ur money at tha very least? m very sory tho bcos i no u wantit sister 4 bella:o( i will only use my reg name su u dun fells worse
xxx
dxe
ps even so i hope ur thanksgiving is lovely as u deserveit
xx
dx3
Cappy,Katherine, I tried to visit you to thank you both for your kind words. But alas, I am an outcast to your blogs!!! (Just being drama queen!)
All of you are so kind.
i'm so sorry you guys. i know your heart is aching and i'm sending you hugs and my condolences.
i hope Isabella doesn't get ill and that your hearts heal.
it seems weird to wish you a happy turkey day considering you are grieving but i hope you have a good one though. oxoxo
Oh, I am so sorry. What an awful thing for you and the new 'sister.'
Thinking of you,
Biddie
I am so sorry about that. That is horrible for you, tim and isabella. It just breaks my heart that the owners had to of known how sick she was. You guys are in my prayers.
Oh, my Lord, hattigrace - I'm so very very sorry - what a horrible thing for your bouncy puppy and for the poor little baby - I feel so sad for you guys and I'm angry as well at the people who did this to you - and for what they put the puppy through flying her in such a condition, and then to expose Isabella to such a horrible disease - watch her carefully even though she's had her vacs.....
The only condolence I can offer, is I know puppies go to heaven too - after all, if Jesus is coming back on a white horse, then that's proof there's animals up there - and you look in their eyes and know they have a soul.
Heidi-My heart goes out to you and your family. Losing a pet, especially to Parvo, is very traumatic. At least she didn't suffer long and is in a better place. After all, I believe that all pets go to heaven.
Jenn N
I'm so sorry!
I know a few friends who have lost pets recently and I saw this and thought of you.
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....
Hope you are enjoying thanksgiving .
Sorry to hear about your loss... Parvo is nasty. I had some friends who went through the same thing with a new puppy from the pound. Horrible. Hope you're feeling better soon.
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