Kallie has passed

[Kallie'smom]

I'm so sorry to tell everyone that Kallie passed away. I just got home from the vet. They found that her lung was filled up with fluid and were going to give her something to get rid of that and antibiotics and send her home. The medicine didn't work and they don't know why. When I went to pick her up they were going to send her home with me. She wasnt much different from this morning, but not worse. As I was sitting there waiting for the vet to come in she got way worse. They were counting on her getting better in the next couple hours. She didn't even hold her head up anymore. She had a very hard time breathing, and the vet said there was no chance for her at that point, so we figured it would be best to put her to sleep so she could stop suffering. They said she would have died on her own really soon.

This past year because of her age and heath related problems I made sure I did not take her for granted, not one day. Cuz I knew that when this happened I could look back at all those memories.

Thank you everyone for all your help the past month. Everyone is so nice and helpful. I will still be around keeping up on everyones stories.

Tammy

[MiniSchnauzerMom]

Oh, Tammy....I am so, so sorry to read that your Kallie has passed away. My heart aches for you. I am at an absolute loss for words.

Peace, sweet Kallie.

With deepest sympathy,

Louise

[Roxee's Dad]

Dear Tammy,
I am so very sorry for your great loss. No words could ever express how we feel at times like these. I just know Kallie will be watching over you.

John (Roxee's Dad)

[Harley PoMMom]

Oh Tammy,

I am so, so sorry for the loss of your beloved Kallie. Although words cannot do anything for the pain you are feeling now, know that we are here for you.

With Heartfelt Sympathy,

Lori

[4Mikeydog]

Dear Tammy,

I am so sorry for your loss. I just finished reading your thread and I am at a loss for words as well.
There is no way to express the depth of one's feelings at a time like this....I wish you peace, comfort, and beautiful memories of your beloved Kallie.

with love,
Dorothy and Mikey

[BestBuddy]

Tammy,
None of us own our dogs we just get them for a while on loan but boy do we wish it was longer. I am so sorry it was Kallies time to go. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Godspeed Kallie
Jenny

[forscooter]

Tammy...

I was able to read to keep up this afternoon but not post. I came to see how you made out at the vet and my heart just sank.

I am so very sorry....you did such a wonderful job with Kallie during this whole thing. She was so blessed to have you...as I know you feel about her. You did everything right, everything you could...sometimes, for whatever reason and I am still trying to figure out why :(, love can't save those we love....and if it could, I know you would.

Kallie will always be with you....deep safe within your heart. That's where I keep my Scoobie. I wish you both peace...and I want you to know that I think you did more than all the right things by her.

Lots of hugs, Beth, Bailey and always Scoobie

[frijole]

Tammy

Sorry, I read your thread earlier and it just hit me hard... I couldn't post. I am so very sorry to hear this. I know this is sudden and certainly has to be hard for you. Please know that we are here for you. When you are up to it, let us know how you are doing. Rest in peace dear Kallie.

Kim

[Kallie'smom]

Thank you all for your kind words. It really helps to read all of your comments. I was so new here and you still show so much compassion. It was just the craziest thing to happen. So unexpected. I had such high hopes for her, with her treatment, doing everything right to make sure it all went well. Then to have something totally different happen just threw me for a loop. When you take (extra) care of a dog going thru a disease it seems you grow more of an attachment because you are with them, seems every moment, when they eat, drink, pee, poop, sleep (poke them to make sure they are breathing, she really hated that, lol), get up in the middle of the night, etc. Wow did my life revolve around her and taking care of her. When my other dog died a few years back it was different, he just wasnt there anymore, which was very sad but this is sooo different, he just needed to be fed and let outside, wanted couple hugs and kisses and for me to throw the ball. I don't know what to do with all this extra time on my hands, emptyiness, feel like I should be doing something, I thought you guys might know what I mean.

I am really doing okay, I have to, my husband had a total meltdown, so I try to be strong for him.

I am now armed with all this knowledge and will help whoever I can. I'm sure I will run across this disease again someday, I know alot of dogs!! Seems fairly common, and I might be able to spot it early and help them.

Thanks all,

Tammy

[lucygoo]

Tammy,
I just read your thread and I am so very, very sorry for your loss. I was so caught up in my own nightmare and you were so nice to me. I know you did everything you could. Rest in peace, Kallie...

Much love,
Gina and Lucy

[lulusmom]

Hi Tammy,

You are one strong lady and Kallie was blessed to have been loved and nurtured by you and your hubby. You are part of our family now and I do hope that you will stay with us and continue to post, when you feel up to it, of course. I think it is wonderful that you are ready to share your experience and knowledge with others, whether they be members or pet owners you meet in passing. Bless you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Glynda

[Kwiggles]

Dear Tammy,

I was so very sorry to hear that your dear Kallie is gone. I lost my beloved Joe just 3 days ago so I know the pain that you and your family are in. We must believe that time will ease our grief and eventually our feelings of loss will fade and be replaced by memories of the happy times and how much we loved them.

I was so touched by what you said about Kallie's illness bringing you closer- I felt the same way with Joe and after his Cushings diagnosis. I think it is a beautiful thing to be able to say that every one of Kallie's last days were special and that she truly knew she was loved. It just doesn't get any better than that.

Peace and comfort to you and your family and we will keep Kallie in our hearts.
Karen

[gpgscott]

Hi Tammy,

I am sorry I have not posted to you sooner.

It is so hard to loose one and I think even harder when we are put the the position of deciding the time. But I also know that is what we are put here for and part of why they love and trust us so much.

Blessings to you, your husband and everyone else to whom Kallie was important. Mine will all get special attention tonight in her memory.

Scott

[Kallie'smom]

Thank you so much to who ever put Kallie on the "Remembering all who have left us" list. It means a lot to me. And who ever got me over here to the new site!!

I showed my husband all your nice comments, that is really helping us get thru this.

I figured out how to post pictures in my album. Maybe I can get her in the memory album too.

Tammy missing Kallie

[lucygoo]

Kallie is beautiful. What a sweet, sweet girl. My thoughts are with you both at this most difficult time.

Take care,
Gina and Lucy

[Kallie'smom]

Thank you Gina. I've been following your progress with Lucy, anxiously awaiting the next updates! You make me laugh, which is great right now. My friends thought I was crazy too, following my dog outside to look at her poo, lol.

[fivebichons]

Dear Tammy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Kallie. It just isn't easy, no matter how it happens. I brought Lucky home and when you bring them home you think everything is okay as well. He died in my arms that night and I was in panic mode. Lucky knew. He made sure he went to every single special place that afternoon inside and out...every snuggly bed upstairs and down. He made his last tour. I just thought he was glad to be home.

I hope you have the chance to get the book "Dog Heaven" by Cynthia Rylant. It has been a Godsend to us. It is illustrated for children, but wonderful for adults as well. I know that my children are in Doggy Heaven and well cared for. It gives me a sense of peace and I hope it will do that for you as well.

God bless,
Heidi
Marco & Sophie
...and Friskie, Lucky, Cheri & Snicky from Heaven...

[Wylie's Mom]

Tammy,

I had just started to read your post... I'm so sad & sorry. I admire you for being so strong...I wonder if part of it is due to knowledge that you treasured every moment with Kallie. I saw your album - she was such a cutie. My pup will be getting a hug in memory of Kallie.

-Susy

[SachiMom]

Tammy & Kallie's Daddy,
My heart goes out to you. Doxies not only burrow deep under the covers, they burrow deep into our hearts. Her pictures are adorable. Take comfort in knowing that you did everything possible for her and her forever love proves it.
Godspeed Kallie. Find Sachi and you can both burrow to your hearts content.
Hugs ~ Mary Ann

[Rusty's Mom]

Tammy,

My heart goes out to you for your loss. Having lost Rusty almost 2 months ago, I can relate to your comment about all the extra time. I knew I would have some extra pennies, but I had no idea how much time the Cushing's disease took.

Something that eased my pain was to find a rescue group who was willing to take Rusty's extra things - food, treats, treatments, toys, etc. That's just a wee suggestion that worked for me. I felt as though his passing could be turned into a positive experience for others.

May your sweet memories guide you and your husband through your grief. My husband, too, took our loss very hard.

Blessings,

MJ

[k9diabetes]

Tammie,

I'm so very sorry to read about Kallie's passing. I know what a terrible decision that is to make and especially when it happens abruptly.

Godspeed to your little girl,

Natalie

[frijole]

Tammy,

Thanks for sharing Kallie's story and photos with us. She will be forever honored here. Rest in peace dear Kallie.

Kim

[bkdice]

This past year because of her age and heath related problems I made sure I did not take her for granted, not one day. Cuz I knew that when this happened I could look back at all those memories.

Good for you for loving your girl up the best way you could! I am so sorry for your loss. I do hope your happy memories help heal your broken heart.

All the best...

Bettina & Niko

[labblab]

Dear Tammy,

I am so sorry that I have not had the chance to post to you before now. And most of all, I am so sorry to learn of Kallie's passing. I've just now had the chance to look at your photo album -- what a dear little girl! :o

We would so much like to add the photo of your choice to our special "Remembering" album, and also to link that photo to Kallie's memorial line of honor on our "Remembering All Who Have Left Us" thread. If you will email us your photo, it will be our privilege to include it for you:

http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/showthread.php?t=295

Tammy, please remain with us here and post whatever comes into your mind or your heart. We can never change the pain of your loss, but I do believe that some comfort can come from sharing your special memories as well as the steps of your journey ahead.

With many (((hugs))) in loving memory of your precious girl,
Marianne

[Carol G]

I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you.

Carol

[Squirt's Mom]

Hi Tammy,

My heart just broke when I read about Kallie. You are such a great mom and you worked so hard to help her feel better but some things are out of our hands, which means there was another plan in place for Kallie. A plan that didn't include prolonged suffering and extensive medical intervention for her, or the pain of forcing you to watch her decline.

Her damaged little body couldn't take much more and you did the brave and loving thing by setting her spirit free. Kallie is now whole and strong once again, running and playing with others who have crossed the Bridge ahead of her. She will always be with you, watching over you with the same love and devotion you showered on her, waiting for the day when you can play together again.

Candles have been lit for you and Kallie at: http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=ccnet

Our deepest sympathies,
Leslie, Squirt, Ruby, Goldie and Crystal

[dees]

I am so sorry to hear about Kallie. Snickers passed away last week so I know there are really no adequate words. It does help to know that our pets are no longer suffering and you did everything possible and more importantly appreciated your time with Kallie. Best, DeeS

[Miko's Mom]

Tammy, I am so very sorry to read about Kallie. I was so happy to see that you counted one more day as a blessing. That was what I did with Miko. Christine

[lleigh]

Tammy,

So sorry to hear the news about Kallie. They are never with us long enough. Many wonderful furbabies are waiting to greet Kallie at the Bridge. Mine is the one with the big stick in her mouth.

Stay with us. I no longer have a cush pup but feel close to my baby in visits to this forum. AND, I learn more every day about many things, not just treatment of disease.

Lyn

[ladysmom06]

Dear Tammy,

I am so very sorry to hear about Kallie. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Luv,
Lynne and Angel Lady 7/98-3/09