RIP Sweet Tinkerbell

[jsvera]

It was only a few weeks ago Tinkers was diagnosed with cushings. After about ten days on meds one morning she was vomitting and I noticed her belly was swollen. An xray showed either gas or liquid filling her belly. There was so much swelling that her trachea was moved from where it should be. They removed 320cc of fluid from her belly then sent her for an ultra sound. The ultra sound showed severe pancreatitis and peritonitis. She had a weeks worth of IV antibiotics and fluids plus oral meds. Didn't eat for a week. She finally started eating a little and moving around a little and I thought she had turned the corner. The next day she started having trouble breathing. I rushed her back in this time for a chest xray which showed one of her lungs had collapsed. My poor baby! She was so tired of being poked and prodded and feeling miserable. I think her eyes told me she had had enough. I had to let her go. I know it was the right thing to do but the tears just won't stop flowing.

[Squirt's Mom]

Tinkerbell's name has been added to the In Loving Memory thread for 2012 where she will always be remembered by her family here.

Please know we are here for you any time you need to talk. We understand those tears that come with no warning and that ripping pain in your gut. As time passes, you will find the memories of your life with Tinkerbell will bring more smiles than tears. One day you will feel the softest of touches on your cheek and you will know that is your precious baby girl telling you she still loves you and is always with you.

Many hugs,
Leslie

[jpatterson]

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your precious Tinkerbell. I lost my Copper yesterday. Know that I will pray for you and lift you up for comfort and peace. Like you, I fought hard to keep my Angel and letting him go was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. I believe Tinkerbell and Copper are free of their pain and disabilities and finally running like puppies again. There will be a day when Tinkerbell and Copper will be in our arms again and put those sweet wet kisses all over our faces....I just know it!! Hugs to you as you go through this terrible loss.
Janice