My Sweet Little Nyla Girl's on the Bridge.

[Sjacksun]

Nyla was sadly diagnosed with nuerological deficiencies with a possibility of "water on the brain" (can't recall medical term, hydracephalitis?) in addition to not ever drinking any water, she was exhibiting stunted growth, unsteadyness on her feet, anemia, possible vision loss, pacing, and deep sleeping to the point of incontinence. The Vet was pretty certain she had a condition from birth of "prosystemic liver shunt" tested for same and was surprised to find her blood CBC did not support that diagnosis. The vet indicated she felt certain her symptons indicated serious nuerological damage. We nursed her along as long as reasonable and feasible on the goat's milk diluted with water (she never did drink any plain water), gave her 7 months of a loving dedicated home. Today she exhibited the first signs of labored breathing, muscle spasms, extreme weakness, I was surprised how very quickly she was playing one minute and unable to breath the next. I knew her situation was serious and rushed her to the Vet, we discussed the impossibility of treatments, quality of her life and I made the difficult decision to help her little sweet life continue on Rainbow Bridge.

Now as many of my Rotti lovers have experienced, my head tells me all the right decisions were made with love and my heart aches with the empty place Nyla occupied for 7 months, time will heal.

Thanks for all the wonderful loving advice, support, encouragements and understanding shared in many of the posted and private emails.

God bless.
Steve

[Dugganmom]

Wow i am so sorry....It broke my heart to read your story!!!

[Silvermarten]

Bless you for making all the right decisions for Nyla.
Your care and love obviously made her time here very special .
To help her leave this world painlessly at the right time was the ultimate gift of love .

You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time .
Jenny
{{{hugs}}}

[damp]

Sorry very for your loss!

If you goggle Hydrocephalus, you will see, you made the right decision and what was best for Nyla.

[mmilard]

My heart breaks for you. She was blessed to have you in her life, as you took such good care of her right up until the end.

Time will heal, but their memroy will last forever. (((((HUGS)))))


Fly on the wings of angels sweet girl.

[Ilovemypuppy]

I am so sorry for your loss..it's obvious this little girl meant the world to you and I am sure she knew that...bless you at this very heart breaking time.

[llwaxan]

Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers...

[KatMc]

Steve,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Any day we have to let them go, is a day too soon. She will live in your heart and your memories forever.

Kathy

[StephanieandToby]

I am so sorry for the loss of your girl...and such a heartwrenching story...Rest assured, she is in excellent company at the bridge.

[tilly]

so sorry for the loss of nyla, and for your heartache.
RIP nyla.

[MissingTalon]

Gosh, I'm so sorry, Steve. I know it hurts, but you did the right thing.
Pat

[hannahjoe]

WOW, I am so sorry to hear this terrible news. She is now at peace, hopefully you can start to bend from the heartache of missing your friend.

[Madrocs]

So sorry for your loss. You made the right choice, even though it hurts.

Godspeed Nyla

[SABELLESMOM]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Oh MY! What a heartache this must be for you. Treasure up in your heart your memories of her and eventually there will be a time you'll consider them a blessing.

[AngelBunny]

You showed Nyla the depth of your love and compassion for her by freeing her. I am very sorry for your loss.