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In reply to the discussion: My best friend is fading away. [View all]

Sucha NastyWoman

(3,015 posts)
4. How ironic that I am probably the first one to read this
Wed Sep 18, 2024, 12:52 AM
Sep 2024

I’ve lost my Roxanne four days ago. She was also born 2008. But her 16th birthday was August 26 so she did make it to that. Which amazed me because she was diagnosed with kidney disease that was untreatable three years ago. I thought I was losing her several times lately because she also had develop heart problems and was so weak that her legs would splay out when she tried walking on the slippery tile. She was so thin her hip bones just were like two pointy things, and the terrible coughing she had developed from the heart problems, and her breathing was very rabid and shallow. Tragically, this time she seem to lose her joy and interest in anything all so I decided to let her go. I never expected that she would make it to her 16th birthday, so I feel I got a big bonus.

I have three others of the same breed, Coton de Tulear, between the ages of 11 and 14. I’ll just say that it’s probably a lot easier for me than it’s going to be for you and I’m sorry for that but of course it’s still hurts. Right at this moment she would be snuggled right up next to me if she were still here.

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My best friend is fading away. [View all] littlemissmartypants Sep 2024 OP
I'm so sorry. Losing any fur baby is terribly difficult. sinkingfeeling Sep 2024 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author littlemissmartypants Sep 2024 #30
TY. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Sep 2024 #31
Holding you and your precious chichi in light and love. We are here for you both. niyad Sep 2024 #2
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I can feel your pain thru your words and wish more than anything there was something I could do or say Deuxcents Sep 2024 #3
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How ironic that I am probably the first one to read this Sucha NastyWoman Sep 2024 #4
I am so sorry. LoisB Sep 2024 #6
Lady of the Beasts, please take Your little Roxanne gently home in Your niyad Sep 2024 #14
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I am sad with you. Sending a big hug to you. LoisB Sep 2024 #5
TY ❤️ littlemissmartypants Sep 2024 #35
I'm so sorry to hear of Chichi's condition SheltieLover Sep 2024 #7
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Yw! SheltieLover Sep 2024 #61
There are no words that can make this better radical noodle Sep 2024 #8
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I'm not sure this will help, Abolishinist Sep 2024 #9
TY ❤️ littlemissmartypants Sep 2024 #38
Sending love and strength to you both. TommyT139 Sep 2024 #10
TY ❤️ littlemissmartypants Sep 2024 #39
They worm their way into your heart with very little effort. Tadpole Raisin Sep 2024 #11
TY ❤️ littlemissmartypants Sep 2024 #40
You are an angel in Chichi's life.. Permanut Sep 2024 #12
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Sending love and comforting vibes to you and your sweet dog. virgdem Sep 2024 #13
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The worst! Lulu KC Sep 2024 #15
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I'm so very sorry for what you are going through. StarryNite Sep 2024 #16
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Leaky eyes for you. Treasure your little girl. Backseat Driver Sep 2024 #17
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You *are* broken Roy Rolling Sep 2024 #18
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So sorry...it's indeed painful PortTack Sep 2024 #19
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Please accept the extraordinary Honor of JMCKUSICK Sep 2024 #20
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I'm so sorry. My heart breaks for you. Hugs to you and chichi. You will both be in my thoughts. HeartsCanHope Sep 2024 #21
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I'm so sorry to hear that wendyb-NC Sep 2024 #22
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I am so very sorry Laurelin Sep 2024 #23
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I'm so sorry. All we can do is share your tears. 70sEraVet Sep 2024 #24
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I'm so sorry, lmsp. I hope in time your precious memories brer cat Sep 2024 #25
TY ❤️ littlemissmartypants Sep 2024 #53
I'm so sorry you're losing your best friend. CousinIT Sep 2024 #26
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You sound like a wonderful dog parent. Basso8vb Sep 2024 #27
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littlemisssmartypants, My heart breaks for you and Chichi rockbluff botanist Sep 2024 #28
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Such a powerful presence for such a tiny being. You aren't alone, although it seems far too huge for one person. Judi Lynn Sep 2024 #29
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Im sorry for your pain Figarosmom Sep 2024 #58
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I think I may be broken..... Bayard Sep 2024 #59
Just learning of this now, lmsp True Dough Sep 2024 #62
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