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Sabel news.... :( prayers needed

Hey guys, i know the power of this board and could use some extra prayers for our little girl..As most of you may remember, we adopted Sabel over 5 yrs ago. We knew then that she had a grade 4 heart murmur and has been on daily meds. We thank our lucky stars daily that she has been soo strong throughout all of this. However, Sunday afternoon, we began to see the effects of this condition. In short, she began retaining fluid. It was really weird, cause it only affected her right side sunday then monday morning we noticed the retention spread to her left side as well. All through belly and chest area. We took her to the vet yesterday, to have our thoughts confirmed, her heart is failing. She was pretty stressed out from being there and all the testing, poking and prodding and the vet (not our normal vet - she's on maternity leave- AGAIN!) suggested leaving her there overnight on oxygen. he felt she was having trouble breathing. Tim and I didnt necessarily agree that it was heart related stress breathing but from everything they had been doing with her (xrays, ekg, bloodwork). We knew she wasnt having difficulty breathing at home. So we brought her home on Lasix. Hoping to get the fluid reduced/eliminated. We know there is nothing we can do, no heroic measures we can take... and we knew 5+ yrs ago this is probably what her future held... None of that makes it any easier right now. She's home and resting comfortably. I must say last night was probably the best night's sleep she's had in months (she's never a very restful sleeper). I am just not ready to say good-bye... but whoever is? We have made her the promise that she will not suffer. We will not prolong her life to save ourselves the heartache of losing her... but damnit... i'm not ready!! So any extra prayers anyone has to spare... we'd sure appreciate them.

here are a few pics of our little lady...
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Here with Big sister Tonka-too!
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Her and her Daddy (who is not excepting this fate at all right now)
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You have mine as well

We will be thinking of you all

lynsiesplace

Monica-Maude-Gus's picture

Keeping Sabel in my prayers

I pray that you and your husband have lots more time with your girl. She is such a sweetie pie.

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Sending lots of healing thoughts & prayers

Sabel is such a beautiful girl! Lots of prayers coming your way.


Niki & Buddha

sending prayers out

for her , she is a beauty and praying she can be helped.

InekeV's picture

Prayers for you and Sabel

Nobody is ever ready to make that decision....

Sabel will tell you when it is time. You can ask your vet (or another vet) to come to your house to give her sleep.....

Lots and lots of strenght!!!!

Ineke and Zorro

Awh Tracey,---

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your sweet girl. You have been so fortunate to have Sabel in your life...I'm sure she is just so happy to be home with you and in her familiar surroundings.

{{{{HUGS!!}}}}

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I'm so sorry

to hear about Mabel.... my thoughts & prayers are with you.

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Sending lots of prayers

I hope all she needs is an adjustment to her meds.

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I'm so very sorry to hear this

I will keep you all in my thoughts

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Oh, such A PRETTY LITTLE LADY she is...

my biggest and best prayers are out there for her at this time. It is such a difficult time when things start happening & as you say, you are never ready for it. My husband has told me HUNDREDS of times...just hug them and kiss them and love them up...you just never know...

My thoughts are genuinely with you at this sad time.

Much love to you all, I feel so sorry for your husband too, he sounds like one heck of a great guy!!! lucky you and Sabel.

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prayers for all of you..(nm)



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Thanks Penny...

we just found out today Chester is not responding to prednisone alone as his level went down to dangerous levels ahagin andhe will need another immunosuppresant drug added. This is so difficult, I worry what all this is doing to his body...on top of it Lily's issues...my life is completely upside down, they are my life, my soul, my everything...

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Sending lots and lots of huge prayers to Sabel

I truly hope her condition vastly improves and she remains healthy for many more years to come.



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Well, that just plain

Sucks. I am so sorry to read this, Tracy.
Thank you for giving this girl five plus wonderful years! Sending out good thoughts and prayers for Sabel's comfort, and strength to you and the hub.

Olivia/Kano/Q-Ball
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My heart goes out to you. You have our prayers for your little b

Bernata

I am still praying for your girl, and always hope for just a little more time, hugs & kisses to the babies

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Tracy, i am going through exactly thesame thing woth Lily, my he

Lily is on Lasix and other heart meds to strenghten her heart but she is filling up with fluids way too fast again. We increased lasix last Saturday and we will take it as far as she lets as as she shows she is not ready to go, she is full of life and joy. Hugs.

how very hard.............

prayers are with you.

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I am sorry

that is so sad. sad.gif You have my prayers

Cathy
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I am so sorry to hear this....Prayers for sure coming your way

that picture with Sabel and her did is so sweet.

Kathe, Travis & Jake

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I am so sorry. She is a pretty girl! Hugs to you and your hubby.



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Thoughts of support are yours. nm



And always .....Winston

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Oooh no, prayers are sent your way for sure!

Sabel, your in my prayers!

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I am so sorry to hear this and I am praying

for all of you.

Prayers and thoughts coming your way.

you have my prayers

for sabel and your family

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