R.I.P Lila My baby, Lila, was the perfect girl and we will always love her with all our hearts. We got her from a family where Lila's primary caretaker was going off to college and he needed to rehome her. From the beginning, we noticed things were a bit odd with her. After taking her to get spayed we were told she had erlichia and started her on an antibiotic treatment. Also, Lila's sternum stuck way out.. the vet said she probably had it broken as a baby! She was always very frightened and would run away whenever we would get near her. She never did get over that, but she was finally making progress and starting to trust us. We only had the honor of her in our family for four months. I'm not sure what happened and the vet couldn't say. We are still quite perplexed. I think that makes it harder, because we still have so many unanswered questions. It was a normal day. The dogs were lying around, playing, eating as normal. After I fed Lila, I sat on the bed and started browsing the net. She was normally a hearty eater and after about 5 minutes, I wondered why she wasn't going to her bowl to eat. My other two dogs came up in the bed with a very grim look on their face. I knew immediately something was wrong. I looked over the side of the bed to check on Lila, who had just been taking a nap on her dog bed with her sister, and there she was.... On the floor, on her side, mouth foaming profusely, Bowels released, her body shaking viciously as though she was running, her teeth clattering, so tightly clenched. She was having a massive grand mal seizure- staus epilectus... By the time it was all over, it had lasted over 30 minutes. Now, Lila had never had a seizure before. I started screaming... I panicked, I didn't know what to do! It was about 9 pm at night. I have never experienced something so intense. My husband and I grabbed her and rushed her to the emergency animal hospital. I made him (safely) pass a couple red lights - they were not going to be the cause of my Lila's death. We got her to the hospital. About 30 minutes later, the doctor called us in. Said we're sorry but Lila didnt make it. They had given her Valium upon her arrival, and an anti seizure medication and started her on oxygen therapy. She was blue when we arrived at the vet. They shot her heart with atropine several times and were able to bring her back a couple of times, until they lost the fight. We still don't know what happened. They tried to draw blood to test it and give us answers but they said her blood was already too thick to test. I still go through it in my mind. If only.... If only I had done this... Or that... Lila passed away on May 17th, 2013 at about 10:15 pm. We had a granite memorial made for her with her picture. And i had all the photos we ever took of my beautiful little girl printed so I can make a photo album or something. And we are going to plant a Lilac bush in her honor. I thought that was an appropriate choice. We got her cremated and I bought a little urn. I'm considering if I'm going to spread or bury the rest of her ashes. We haven't held her memorial service yet. I think we dread bringing up those feelings again, but she deserves a proper ceremony. I love that little girl, and at only 2 years old, her time was cut much too short. |
Oh my gosh, how sad. Its always sooooo hard losing one and espically at such a young age. Time does make it better but I know how hard and I still cry at some I have lost even years ago. They just take a piece of your heart. I have lost two that had seizures before hand and that image is hard to get rid of in your mind. Hope you will feel some better soon and I am so sorry you lost your baby. RIP sweet baby girl!! |
How heartbreaking. She was too young. I am glad she had the time she did with you. |
I am so very sorry over the loss of your precious Lila. It is so hard to loose these litle souls...I wish you would have had an autopsy done...that would have given you answers as to what happened, and it may have helped give you closure. You can rest assured it was nothing you did or didnt do....you had already noticed some issues with your baby that were obviously "structural".....bless your heart, I will pray for srength for you to get thru this....I still grieve over my precious little Hailee...... |
Your story has me crying again. I just lost my sweet Abigale yesterday. I'm so sorry for your loss of Lila but so thankful for the love that you gave her during her last 4 months. She sounds like a sweet sweet baby girl. Rest in peace sweet Lila. |
Rip Lila I am so sorry for your loss |
My gosh, reading that I'm just heartbroken for you. I'm so very sorry she passed so quickly, so young, so perplexedly. I wish you had answers bc I know what a struggle it is to not know for sure what happened. You sound like such a wonderful doggie Momma, and it's clear you gave her a loving life and embraced her with so much love. I wish you healing and am sending good thoughts your way. RIP little Lila :love:. |
Reply - memorial service Thank you to everyone for your heartfelt responses. Im so sorry for those of you who have also experienced a loss of a beloved pet, and who understand firsthand how painful it is. We had Lila's memorial service yesterday - it was beautiful and sad but I think that it might help with giving us closure. We've also adopted a Yorkshire puppy named Teddy. We will never be able to replace Lila but we can share all the love we have for her with another sweet little dog and hope to make a difference in his life. Again, thank you all for sharing in our story and in this painful part of my family's life. |
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your precious girl. RIP Lila. Hoping Teddy can help to mend your heart. |
I am so sorry... rip Lila |
very very sorry for your loss! may lila rip. |
I am do sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Lila |
This is so heartbreaking! I totally understand how you feel....I lost my little girl, Tameka when she was 10 yrs. :( R I P lil Lila! |
That\'s so heartbreaking, Melissa. I know what you mean about the dogs taking it so hard too. Many years ago when my little pug Pugs tragically died my mastiff Sparky was just so depressed for days. You could really see the anguish on her face and she needed extra hugs every bit as much as we did. That\'s just so tragic to lose Lila so young, and I know that seizure is going to be so hard to get out of your mind the same way Minnie\'s is in mine. But you have fight through and remember the good times. I know it\'s hard and every time I get one of those really bad memories I have a good cry and then think back to my favorite ones to bring myself back into a better mood. Just stay strong Melissa and don\'t ever bottle anything in. If you need to say something or to look back on a great memory, we\'re here and we\'d love to hear more about little Lila. RIP to your special girl and one day I hope you grow a new piece of your heart to love another; we never get the piece back our beloved babies take with them when we lose them. I know I\'ll think of Minnie every day until I die. |
What a tragic story and terrible way to have to say goodbye to a beloved little Yorkie! I\'m so sorry that all of this happened and you had to see it but little Lila was loved and wasn\'t alone when it all happened to her and that should be such a comfort to you. It sounds as if she had a wonderful few months at the end of her life and no doubt was coming to learn that people really are loving, kind and gentle and that she was finally safe. Sadly whatever medical condition or situation caused this will probably never be known but at least you can rest assured that you made her life so much better those last 4 months. Your baby is at the Rainbow Bridge now and playing with many of our beloved pets and knows no more pain and trouble. I hope and pray that your pain of loss is less and less every day until one day there are only sweet memories left of Lila. I\'m glad you have other sweet doggies to see you through this awful time of mourning and I know it must help. |
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