It has taken me almost one month to write these words. It all happened so quickly that it almost doesn't seem possible.
In early December we noticed that our girl, Rina, had a swollen abdomen. She was spayed, so I knew she wasn't pregnant but that is the best way I can describe the way she looked. A trip to the vet determined that she had fluid in her abdomen, which they drained and sent to the lab to try and determine where the fluid was coming from. Two weeks, and many, many tests later, we were told that she had a liver shunt that was not repairable.
On December 22, 2007 our beautiful, sweet little 20 mo. old girl went to the bridge. My daughter and I were there with her, and it was very peaceful.
"Rest in Peace" is not appropriate words for my girl, Rina never "rested"
I am sure she is at the bridge playfully tormenting all the other rotties, shredding dish towels and stealing stuffed animals....all of her favorite pasttimes during her short lift here with us.
Play nice, and TRY to be a good girl Rina.... until we meet again
