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Devasated. Miller died last night.
After taking Miller back to the vet yesterday morning for more fluids, they advised us to take her to a well recommended emergency vet for the rest of the weekend. He called last night at 9:30 and said her organs were beginning to fail. Our options were to send her to Va Tech's Vet School or a place in Richmond he knew of where they had specialists. We talked it over and called him back to say we'd send her to Richmond. He told us to come to his office immediately because he didn't think she'd make it. She was gone before we got there.
We weren't with her and didnt get to say goodbye and I am heartbroken. Miller was by my side for 2 deployments and all the other times DH was away. She never left my side in our house. She even lay next to the bathtub while I took a shower. Our house seems so empty and lonely now.
I went to bed crying and woke up crying. I never imagined we wouldn't come home with our dog last night.
Re: Devasated. Miller died last night.
I'm so sorry. Losing a pet is so hard, especially when they've been your constant companion.
Miller was so lucky to have you in her life and you were lucky to have her. I'm sure she was a very happy dog and knew how much you loved her. From your posts, we know how well you took care of her. Most people would've given up when they heard their dog had diabetes in the first place.
Again, I'm so sorry for your loss. If you need to talk we're here.
Thank you all so much. I'm very very sad, but rationally I know that it will get better.
We've put all her stuff away, but left a picture up on the mantle. We know we'll get another dog one day, and of course go through this all over again.
I am so sorry to hear that your Miller passed. It is so hard to lose such a good and faithful friend.
It is strange how one life is created and one life is lost in such a short time.
This poem is a sweet way to think about where our beloved pets go when they die.
http://www.rainbowbridge.com/Poem.htm
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Oh no! I am so sorry. Losing a part of the family, even a pet (especially a pet), is extremely hard.
You'll have my prayers that you and your DH will make it through this difficult time.
I'm sorry for your loss. Know that we are all here for you. It's so hard to lose a pet because they really are members of the family.
::HUGS::
Omg-I just read this post... Wow---poor Miller went through a lot... sounds like she just couldn't take it any more---
She sounds like she was a wonderful dog, though, being by your side and all... how sweet! I'm sorry you lost such a treasure!
I'm really sorry to hear about Miller. Our dogs are so much a part of our families...Don't tell DH this but truth be told there are times when I love my Sam a little more than DH
I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you and your DH can help each other through this. Lots of thoughts to you both.