The veterinarian explained the panting that is so characteristic of lymphoma. As the white blood cells multiply and the red cells die, the dog has increasing difficulty getting air in her lungs. Also Prednisone can cause panting. By this morning, Alanis was very anemic and was showing signs of the jaundice that would indicate the disease attacking her liver. In such cases, a dog can be given a blood transfusion; but neither the vet nor I saw anything good in putting Alanis through that procedure merely in order to gain a few more days.
So she's gone.
She was a very ladylike Airedale, like someone schooled in manners and deportment.
She disliked being on the grooming table and would give me mournful looks, as if to say, "I have put in my time at this; I'm supposed to be retired."
She hung out with Miro when he was little. As he got older, I think she found him too much of a heathen.
Dec. 8, 2000--June 25, 2013
Oh, Sherry, I'm so sorry your dear Alanis is gone. I will look for her very bright star in the sky tonight. I'm glad you had so many years with here (never enough!) and many wonderful memories. I know she'll be waiting for you at the Bridge. Blessings to you, Sherry.
ReplyDeleteOh no. I just read your other post first. We are so, so sorry about Alanis. You are in our thoughts and I hope you find solace in knowing that you gave Alanis the best life possible, and that you gave her the most selfless gift a pet owner can give their animal.
ReplyDeleteSure it was not an easy decision, but you did what was best and with all your love for her.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Alanis with us.
Our thoughts are with you.
Take care
Lorenza and mom
Sherry, I am so sorry. I know this is a hard time right now and I want you to know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers for sure. Big hugs and loves to you, my friend.
ReplyDeleteSherry,
ReplyDeleteMy heart is so heavy for you right now. At this raw point of the grieving process, words are of little comfort. I have always taken comfort in what the Psalmist said in Psalm 36:6 "You preserve both man and beast." There it is...all the words we need. You WILL see Alanis again in heaven. Only her physical body is gone. But Alanis lives on with the Creator of the Universe. Be kind and gentle with yourself throughout this grieving process. Loss takes time to get over. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry, run free sweetie
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
Oh no. I am so very sorry. I can't even imagine what your going through tonight. I know your heart is heavy and your eyes are flowing. Know that Ma's crying right along with you.
ReplyDeleteAlanis is out of pain, and is running free and with furends over the Bridge.
Let me know if you need anything.
Kisses,
Ruby's Ma ♥
Thank you, everyone, for your kind condolences. No one understands as well as other people who have shared life and love with an animal.
ReplyDeleteOh no. Sherry, we are so incredibly sorry. We wish there was something we could say to make this all better, but know there is not. Thank you for loving Alanis so much, and so well. We send love, purrs and prayers to you.
ReplyDeleteFly free, sweet Alanis. You are forever loved.
Our hearts are broken for you, Sherry. Alanis was a beautiful girl. Godspeed♥
ReplyDeleteLove ya lots,
Mitch, Molly and Sue
So sorry you no longer have Alanis....what a sweet girl she was. {{hugs}}
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry. I know how painful this is for you. For Alanis, it is peace.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for taking such good care of her, she sounds like she had an amazing life. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteSorry for the loss of Alanis, though we didn't know her, it's always sad when we lose a furpal. Just Know she is waiting at the bridge for all of us to join her and run free furever!
ReplyDeleteThe Mad Scots
I didn't know her but I'm saddened by the loss. I'll be 11 next month and Scotties aren't long lived. I'll be there all too soon.
ReplyDeleteWe popped over from Ruby, just to say how sorry we are, and Kyla ( above ) don't say that.. xxooxx
ReplyDeleteMollie and Alfie
It is always so sad when another furbaby leaves us - big hugs and kind thoughts to you
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to here about Alanis. I loved reading about her and Miro's antics. It's horrible losing a furbaby. Saying prayers from one of Miro's dirty dozen brother's parents, Brad and Jen in NY.
ReplyDeleteWe came over from Ruby. We've been there and can relate. Hope the kind words are comforting like an old warm blanket wrapped around your shoulders. Our thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteSherry, I am so sorry to hear about Alanis. My heart breaks for you. It is so hard to let one go, but even harder to see them ill. She was a beautiful girl.
ReplyDeleteOur dear Harry has lymphoma. He has been on prednisone for 4 months. We just took him to the vet yesterday to get blood work and we are so hoping for a remission.
Sherry, I read about Alanis on Ruby's blog. We are so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteSusan and Wrigs
Oh Sherry, I'm so sorry. I didn't realize Alanis was gone until I started reading your most recent post. Our thoughts are with you, it's hard to lose a member of your family.
ReplyDeleteShe was a lucky Airedale to spend her life with you and your pack.
Wyatt's mom
Run free Alanis. Sending hugs across the pond to you Sherry.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry. Run with the wind Alanis.
ReplyDeleteLove Ruby & Penny
Sherry, I am so sorry to learn of Alanis' passing. I've been out of the loop for quite a while and trying to touch bases now. I'm sorry I wasn't there for you when she went to The Rainbow Bridge. She was indeed a lady Dale. X-Cassie
ReplyDeleteBabyRocketDog & Hootie send you their best terrier lovin'