Karen, My heart aches for you. I had a Shih Tzu named Tai for 11 yrs. She was my "daughter" as I have no human kids. One day I noticed through her thick coat she had lost alot of weight. I immediately took her to the vet. Under the fluorecent lighting in his office we could see she was jaundiced (yellow). I was told she probably had a liver tumor. She had no symptoms other than the recent weight loss.The vet told me she was terminal, nothing could be done but to keep her comfortable. I was in shock to say the least. My baby, my best friend was going to die. Well, that was on a Wednesday. By Friday morning she couldn't even lift her little head, & didn't recognize me. I had to make a decision. I couldn't bear to watch her suffer. I had her put down Friday morning. That was 8 yrs. ago. It took me all that time before I got another baby because I was heartbroken. I have her ashes in a beautiful box on my dresser where I see her everyday. Anyhow now I have my 2 beautiful Chi kids & my life is so full because of them.It was worth the wait for me. I have always loved Chi's & wanted them & couldn't be happier with them. As a matter of fact, I am getting another! My friend who is a breeder has a gorgeous silver merle male who will be mine shortly, (as soon as I get the money together,LOL). He's a tiny 3lb sweetie I plan to breed with my Cebeigne. I miss Tai, & no other could ever replace her, but the love I feel for my new kids is just as deep. These sweet animals enrich my life so much I can't imagine my life without them. I only wish they lived as long as we do. I am praying for you. Cyndie
--- In [email protected], "Karen Duff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Just asking for your prayers for my beloved little chi, Rosie. She was 16 on July 6, 2005. I was in the hospital last week to find I had a non-evasive tumor in my bladder (thank goodness). My daughter was watching my 2 chis, Pedro who was 18 in August and Rosie. She called to tell me Rosie was having a hard time getting around (arthritis). We decided it was in her best interest to put her down, so we did. We miss her very much but we also know she is at peace and feeling much better. It is so sad to see them suffer. I still have Pedro and my daughter and grandsons have Ziggy who was 1 on November 19th. > Just wanted all of you to know...and say a little prayer for Rosie. Thanks. > Karen > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Fair play? Video games influencing politics. Click and talk back! http://us.click.yahoo.com/u8TY5A/tzNLAA/yQLSAA/MJOolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
