| Posted by: HeatherLouise | Posts: 1 - Joined: Sun Jul 20th, 2014 09:03 am | ||
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On Wednesday 16th July we had to have our beautiful dog Lola put to sleep. She was only 8 years old. It was such a difficult decision to make, but I hope that for her sake it was the right one. Lola had been diagnosed with diabetes a couple of months ago and although we managed it with insulin injections, the side effect for her was losing her sight. Despite this, Lola managed to get around OK and still loved her walks even though she occasionally bumped into things... Wednesday started like any other day but ended as one I will never forget. Lola was fine in the morning, albeit a little slower than usual. It was in the afternoon that she had 2 massive epileptic fits which were the most horrific things to witness. We managed to get her to the vets, where he gave us the devastating news that Lola now had a problem inside her brain (he knew just by looking at her symptoms) which potentially meant that her diabetes was secondary and she possibly had liver disease. As the outlook was extremely bleak (treatment options were virtually nil) we realised that we had to make the heartbreaking decision to put her to sleep. I had been through this experience with my first dog Scooby so knew what to expect but that didn't make it any easier. She was very calm when we placed her on the table at the vets and I think even she knew that it was time.... It is 4 days since we lost her and it is incredibly hard to think I will never see her again. My 10 year old son was very very upset at the time, but has become more accepting as the days have gone on (as young children do). I however have major "wobbles" when I think of her or see other dogs. I came across her collar and lead and it broke my heart. I am awaiting the call from the vets to say Lola can be brought home..... That is going to be so, so hard. Her ashes will be scattered in the park near the duck pond which was one of her favourite places. I hope she is happy wherever she is now, chasing ducks and furries as she did before she became poorly. I will love and miss her always... |
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Hi Heather Louise.
I so sorry to hear about your Little Lola. I know how devastating it is to lose a beloved fur baby. However, you really did the hardest (for you and your family) and yet the most kindest, selfless decision for Lola. Lola will never leave you. She will always be in your heart. What gave me some peace after losing my fur baby is reading the Rainbow Bridge poem. It really is beautiful and I am sure that is where you're Lola is right now. RIP little Lola. Running free at Rainbow Bridge all mended little one xx