Lavinia Hyacynth "Vivi" June 9, 2004-November 28, 2010
 

Hi everyone, It has been a long time since my last post. But for those that may remember my beautiful angel dog, Vivi, and me, I wanted to post in her memory. Vivi, was born with an inoperable liver shunt. Over the years she developed kidney stones and congestive heart failure.....through it all she remained the most optimistic and happy dog you have ever seen. Vivi brought pure joy to all she met. When we were told she wouldn't make her 1st birthday, we didn't tell Vivi. It wouldn't have mattered as she refused to accept that fate. she turned 6 this past June and as we had done on all her birthdays, we celebrated and thanked God for another year with this remarkable little dog. The past 3 weeks, something changed. I couldn't really say exactly what but I could see she was slowing down. Still kissing me, still eating though not as much, still the world's best pooper(i say this because she was our little playdough machine).... all the liver related signs that I was well trained at looking for were unchanged. But something had shifted. She didn't leave my side these past weeks and i stayed home to be close to her. She had a great day on sunday and I was so happy as I thought she was getting better. She ate all her favorite foods and snuggled next to me all day as I was working on a research paper for graduate school. She had been shaking a bit but I thought it was from the cold weather. At 10pm my college age daughter, Lizzie, came home and was holding her, I gave her night time lactalose, we put her on the floor and she yelped and collapsed....I picked her up, she looked at me, and died in my arms. Although I knew she was and had been very sick her entire life, we had learned to live in the moment and in that moment she was gone. Her wonderful vet cried on the phone when I called to tell him the news. He had named her the miracle dog ....we had stopped looking at her medical charts years ago because he couldn't find a single scientific reason why she was still alive. I have been crying non stop. They say you have that special dog in your life that really, really gets to you and Vivi was mine. I have never known such a love in my life and I am surrounded by a family that loves me. I know that time is the healer but that is no comfort at the moment as all I want is to have my miracle dog back. I pray that I will see her again in heaven as i know she is there...happy and healthy and kissing everyone she sees. Rest in peace my precious angel. I will always love you.

I have tears in my eyes reading your post. God blessed you with such a special little lady and decided it was time for her to return to him and have peace. You too are a special person and gave this special gift a wonderful life and someday, as you said, you will go to him and be with her forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I'm so very sorry for your loss of Beautiful Vivi. You were blessed to have each other in your lives, and you made the most of the time you were given. What a beautiful tribute to your sweetheart little angel. You were very lucky to be able to spent time with her in her final days. Your love for each other will never die, you will carry it with you in your heart forever... RIP Little One... Watch over your Mommie, because she loves you alot and misses you even more...

I'm so sorry for your loss. I have tears in my eyes. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family. Rest In Peace Vivi.

It's obvious your little Hyacynth was cherished♥

I am so very sorry for your loss, you'll be in my thoughts. Rest in peace sweet girl.

I'm crying too. It is so hard to lose a beloved pet. I hope you will find comfort in knowing that you gave her all the love you could and she clearly loved you right back. And that her final moments were spent in the comfort of your arms.

I'm so sorry to hear about Vivi. I always remembered her because she shared the same name as my Mother, Lavenia, and that is not something you see very often!

Vivi was so lucky to have a wonderful Mom like you to love her and care for her, as you were lucky to have her also.

I pray that you will soon be able to find comfort and be able to smile when remembering her.

I'm so sorry.:( I was just thinking about Vivi the other day and went to see if you\'d been on. My heart goes out to you. RIP Vivi.

Thank you all so much for your kind words....for anyone who thinks their words don\'t make a difference....I can honestly say that they do help a lot. I am humbled by your support. Much love and gratitude, Kathryn

I am heartbroken for you and in tears. I am SO sorry for your loss of your precious little Vivi. I will pray for God to wrap his arms around you and comfort you. You and Vivi were both so blessed to have each other. I\'m so sorry it wasn\'t for longer. Hugs and heartfelt sympathy to you.

I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious Vivi. You are right, time will heal the hole that has been ripped in your heart. The day that you think of Vivi and smile through the tears, you have started the healing process. Having had my own little "miracle dog, Laciebug", I can tell you that for some reason it is so much harder to accept the loss of one that fought the odds and won for all those years. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

I\'m so very sorry for the loss of this special little girl. My heart is breaking for you. May your baby RIP now.

I am so sorry. I wish you peace.

Oh honey, my heart goes out to you. The loss of your sweet baby is so hard and it is obvious she was your much loved little miracle. Sending prayers for peace and comfort that you may soon be able to reflect on you beautiful memories and smile. Your baby will always be in you heart, just as you are in hers.
RIP sweet Vivi....we love you.