[observer]

I'm so sorry to hear this... I know what you are feeling. It doesn't happen in the blink of an eye, really -- they are pretty stoic about pain, and know they don't feel well long before it gets to the point where it shows. My girl Annie had a very similar situation, and once the downhill slide started, it was very fast indeed.

Know that she is free from all pain, and watching over you until you can see her again. She is in very good company in the meantime.

Fly high, sweet girl.