For The Love of a Dog
I posted this picture and story about Milkshake on Instagram last July, but in case you missed it here it is again…
“The love from this old dog has taught me so much: It knows no end, it has no limit and it will always be there. She’s my senior rescue (13) and she has congestive heart failure. We’ve known about her heart since July 2014 and she’s still with me. I don’t think her heart has finished teaching me yet.”
I have the hardest time writing about her on this blog. Somehow if I write about it here, it will make it come true. I’m not rational when it comes to her. We’ve known about her condition for over a year now. She saw a cardiologist (did you know there was such a thing for dogs?) in July of 2014 who told us she had 4 months. Maybe it was because he was the bearer of bad news, but neither Milkshake, my husband or I liked him so we’ve kept Milkshake under our local vet’s care. Just like people who have this disease, she’s been on lots of medications but she takes them without complaint.
This week her heart has been racing (A-Fib, a secondary condition) and we’ve added 2 more medications to her routine. She’s wearing down because of the heart rate and we’re hoping the medications help. I know as pet owners we take the good times with the hard times and we do it so willingly because of the unconditional love they give us. She’s not in pain but she is exhausted. I refuse to give in before it’s time. Say a prayer her heart can last a bit longer. Writing about it here won’t change a thing, but if you say a little prayer for her it might help.
Hugs,
Anne
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Karen
Are thoughts and prayers are with you, love Karen & Sapphire 🐾🐾
Anita R
Poor milkshake, I’ll say a little prayer for her and you. So sad when our pets don’t feel good.
Lea Kagel
Dearest Anne,
I just received this note from you about precious Milkshake and immediately offered my sincerest prayer for you and this dear pet.
My heart aches for you as I and others who have cherished pets know the deep concern for pets who are ill.
We know all too well the immense and profound depth of love we have for them and they for us. I recall my vet telling me that when the time comes I need to be strong for my pet. It is the only gift we can truly give them as they have so selflessly given to us.
I wish I could be with you to give you a great big hug, dear friend but I hope you can “feel” it thru this note to you. Have faith, as I do, that we will be with our precious pets again one day. They are Heavenly Father’s pure gift, a tender mercy that these pets have been created. They deserve to be in the highest of glories and they will. We just need to do all we can to be worthy to join them :).
You, sweet Anne, have provided the most loving care for your pets of anyone I’ve ever known. You will be blessed for that but in the meantime, have faith that miracles happen and that if it is Heavenly Father’s will that sweet Milkshake is with you a bit longer, than that is what will be. I cannot tell you the number of times my Ca-tiana has been near death and has rallied. She has had more than double her quota of nine lives. I believe in the power of prayer, Anne and many will be praying for Milkshake.
For what it’s worth, I am here for you anytime. Please don’t hesitate to call me (925-899-4877).
Warmly,
Your Friend,
Lea