Devastating news

[shirley walsh]

My beautiful Sophie died yesterday after suffering bloat again. During surgery she suffered a cardiac arrest and could not be brought back. I am totally heartbroken. She had been through so much with this dreaded condition . She would have been 9 years old on the 11th August. I was truly blessed to have her in my life.

[Laura Kolbach]

such sad news... :( poor girlie had to go through lots but is at peace now... wishing you lots of strength for the coming times :(

[silvia]

i am so sorry shirley to hear such a terrible news.. be strong, i hope with  lot of time only the precious memories will be left with you.. thinking about you ...

[shirley walsh]

Thanks Silvia....I am still in shock as it turned out her stomach had not twisted and things were going well when she suddenly arrested ( I was present at the time ) . I just can't get my head around it as I never expected this to happen. Maybe her circulation had compromised and toxic shock set in very quickly this time . I am not going down the road of having a post mortem as at the end of the day it changes nothing .Every thing is just so raw at the moment . Just another piece of my heart is broken. She was such a beautiful girl and will be missed terribly ..The last 3 years have been a roller coaster ride and now she is at peace

Thank you for your kind words ..It does mean a lot

[shirley walsh]

Thank you Laura...Just trying to get through the days at the moment.

[Laura Kolbach]

i marked you as friend here, along with a little message. i am not around here a lot, so forgot how it works, can you please check?

[James Doran]

My sincerest condolences for the loss of your girl Sophie, Shirley. She was beautiful indeed. I am so sorry that she didn't survive and reach older age. Still grieving for my own boy, so I understand completely. Sending my thoughts & prayers to soothe your broken heart.

[Carole Iverson]

Oh golly, I am so sad to hear this. Even before I became a member, just a short time ago, I read your posts about Sophie and bloat. Like so many others here, I was rooting for you both. What a sweet beauty she is, in heart and body. Again like others here, I know how it is to lose a beloved Setter. The memories of my first Setter, Tara, gave me so much strength and still do. I'm wishing you the same. My thoughts are with you, Shirley.

[alison higgins]

So sorry to hear the sad news. My thoughts and wishes to you.xx

[human friend]

When they are not there anymore and their place is empty it is, as you say, heartbreaking.. . Somehow, I hope good may come from this for you - somehow. :(

[shirley walsh]

Thank you everyone . My thoughts are all over the place going through the chain of events and thinking could this cardiac arrest have been prevented..I will have a talk with my vet once I am more together.

Shirl

[Cornelia]

I'm so sorry to year your sad news.. whishing you'll the strength and comfort you need in these days :(

[Howard Glansfield]

Joan and I are heartbroken for you,please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Howard