Alivia was recently diagnosed with Cushing's - Alivia has passed

Mary Beth,
I just want you to know how sorry I am to read about Alivia, and that I meant to post to you sooner. My heart aches now for both you and Addy. I just posted on her thread about when I lost my Angel Dakota a few years ago, and it was Jasper (my cushpup) and I who were left behind. He struggled so with her loss, and I really had to make sure that he was doing ok. I began to see subtle improvements in him as he adjusted and had more of my time and attention, but he really had a hard time of it. The vet ended up putting him on a low dose of antidepressant medication for a couple of months. I was not thrilled with that, but had to try something, and it really did help him get over the hump.

It sounds like your Maxwell is adjusting and coming out of his shell and enjoying himself more. It is so good to see that happening, and I hope he continues to get back to his happy go lucky self.

I'm sorry to read about your knee issue and illness. That is a lot to deal with along with your loss. I am hoping that the lung issue is nothing more than residual infection from the flu. I am sending positive thoughts.

I am thinking about you, Maxwell and Alivia today, and sending love and support.

Big hugs,
Tina and Jasper

Thank you, Tina. I appreciate the kind words and your concern for us. I am trying to remain positive and think that the lung issue is a side effect of the nasty flu. I have to get my blood re-checked this week because it also effected that!

Addy, you and I will miss our heart dogs forever. We did the best we could for them and would gladly do it all over again if we had to. I am certain Maxwell and Koko knew Zoe and Alivia were sick and patiently waited in the background for their turn. Their turn has come to be the main focus of attention - they deserve it. I think you are absolutely right, the 4 of us will heal together, while our two little angel dogs watch over. <3

Sending hugs right back at you, dear friend.

Mary Beth,

I never knew this until my father's lung specialist mentioned it, but even a bought with pneumonia can leave scars on your lungs. I'm hoping that this is the case with you and nothing more serious. If it is, please make sure that all of your doctors have the new xrays and test results so that you don't have a unnecessary scare later on. In a way, it's like you have a new normal that they need to be made aware of.

With the recent sadness on this forum lately, it's been hard to come here but the information that I've learned I swear has saved Daisy's life and I feel that I must repay this here and stand by through thick and thin.

Sending virtual hugs to you. I'm so glad that Max is perking up. Losing a member of your family is an adjustment for everyone, regardless of the number of legs that they have :)

Gosh Mary Beth, 2014 can only get better for you!! You poor thing, I am going to have bundle both you and Addy up and cart you both off for a bit of rest and relaxation at a spa in Bali or somewhere exotic for some serious pampering! If I had won Lotto on the weekend that would have been at the top of the list.

I hope your upcoming tests show everything is just the lasting effects of that nasty flu on your body and once you get your knee replaced you will be striding about with Maxwell on lovely walks by the summer. Sending you lots of hugs as you deal with all this xx

Today would have been Alivia's 16th birthday. I had hoped that we would get one more celebration together, but that was not to be. Instead, I picked her ashes up from the funeral home today. They also made beautiful paw imprints for me and gave me locks of her fur. My sweet little girl.

Happy Birthday, Alivia!
I hope you are pain-free at last and running around with your sister, Patches. Maybe you've even met Zoe by now. You took a piece of my heart with you and I'll love you forever sweet girl.

Happy Birthday Alivia

May your spirit run free

love
sharlene and molly muffin

Happy Birthday, dear Alivia!

Oh Alivia

I just know Zoe is throwing a huge party for you.

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Awww Happy Birthday Alivia!!! May you be springing about at the rainbow bridge enjoying your special day and I hope your with Zoe and you're both pigging out on all the tasty treats you love! Hugs Mary Beth xx

I'm sure that as newbies on the block, Alivia and Zoe are the belles of the ball on the bridge fighting off the boys.

Happy Barkday Alivia!

Max, take care of mommy for us please.

Mary Beth, paw prints _ how sweet.