Chorney suffered from Progressive Myelopathy. This disease is more common in large breed dogs, and most common in Shepherds. The information highway between the brain and the spine degenerates, leaving the dog with the inability to know where their back end is, what it's doing and what's going on with it. It's 'progressive' because it moves up the spine from the tail, and eventually takes over the back legs, bowels, bladder, and then the other organs. In the past few days, Chorney had lost the ability to walk almost completely. There was no fun in her life. It was time to let her go.
I'm so thankful to have had her for 13 wonderful years. She was such a tropper. She was our security guard, our playmate, our friend, a part of our family. The house is so strange without her here.
This trip couldn't be coming at a better time. We all have something else to focus on, and what better than a trip to beautiful Playa.
Rest in peace, baby girl. You'll be in our hearts forever.
6 comments:
I am so sorry to hear about Chorney. As you know, I am going through something similar with Professor Jiggs right now. Words cannot make this situation any better. Please know, though, you are in my prayers. Enjoy what she brought to your lives. And enjoy the trip as a celebration of her life.
I'm so sorry. You know when the time is right, but it is still hard.
Take care.
I am so sorry about Chorney. Remember all the good times you had with her and be glad that she didn't suffer too much.
Enjoy your trip as much as you can.
Beth - You were a good mama for Chorney. We are thinking about you and your family.
I am sad to hear about Chorney. 13 years seems like such a short time,doesn't it? I realize that big dogs have shorter lifespans and 13 is about average for a GSD, but still it just seems so short a time.
regards,
Theresa
Thanks to everyone for your kind thoughts. It was a rough go, but we're all adjusting. This trip was the best thing and timed perfectly.
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