[Doodlebug]

Shellie, please don't blame yourself for something that was an accident. Accidents happen in life and we can't control them. My mom died as a result of a household accident and I blamed myself because I was going to stop by and see her and I changed my mind at the last minute. The agony I went through telling myself that if I had only stopped by I might have been able to save her. At some point I had to forgive myself and go on living and realize that it wasn't my fault.

Shellie, as the others have said, you and little Cassie need each other more than ever now. Please hold her close and know that you are the reason this pup has made it through the tough struggle she has fought to survive. I'm sure your very presence is so reassuring and calming to her. She needs you and you need her. And your dad needs you. And we need to know that you are Ok.
Hugs, Jean