My heart is breaking for you. I am glad you are at peace with your decision and realize it is what is best for Rio and yourself.
The day after I brought Sophie home I went through similar situations with her and was up with her every 1.5-2 hours feeding her, watching her, sleeping in the living room floor..... I ended up admitting her to the hospital so they could run her LS test and monitor her in the fasting process since she was so small. It really gave me a 2 day break though & I was able to catch up on sleep. My story has a happy ending however and I wish that Rio's could be the same. Sophie ended up with cocidocous (sp?), which still can kill a dog but we have pulled through and are a TOTALLY different dog from when i brought her home.
I wish Rio the best and hope her original breeder can turn her around. I also am VERY impressed with Sammies breeder offer you a girl!!!
Take care and keep us updated on your
