On the loss of my friend, companion and guardian.........

 

My little friend, my companion, my shadow and bed mate passed away today. She became very ill so Margaret and I rushed her to the veterinarian's as an emergency. Dr Haynes said she had neurological damage and her symptoms were indicating a brain tumor or bacterial meningitis. She also had something wrong with her spine. Dr. Haynes did all he could to help her and after 3 days in the hospital there was some improvement so he allowed us to bring Daisy home. Dr. Haynes was very kind and tried very hard to be compassionate with me when giving Daisy's very poor prognosis. Of course, I was so ecstatic about her surviving her terrible episode that I didn't want to think she could not get well. This week she started to suffer a lot of pain and was loosing the use of her back legs so we again rushed her to the animal hospital. Dr. Haynes once again explained Daisy's condition and asked about my thinking of putting her to sleep. I said let us try some meds and acupuncture. He said fine, that worked well with some of his patients. But please not to let her suffer. So we headed home with Daisy well medicated and pain medicine for her to take at bedtime. Daisy gained very little pain relief. I cried all night as Daisy lay on her pillow beside me. Around 3:30 AM I gave her an extra dose of pain medication and we were both then able to sleep. Margaret, Jim and I took her to Dr. Haynes at 4:30 PM and she was put to sleep. There is more to her story but that is the main information.