It’s hard to say goodbye
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It is with great sadness that we had to say our last goodbye to Keesha today, our 11yo Keeshond, that has enriched our lives in so many ways. Following her constant battle with allergies and repeated infections, the only avenue left was to finally find some peace from all the pain and suffering caused by her underlying condition (atopic dermatitis). |
Over the course of the year, and primarily during the high-allergy season, we would come home to find her literally chewing her tail (until it was bleeding and swollen), or having a bad case of an ear infection, or an infection in her belly and the constant scratching of those areas that’s associated with atopic dermatitis. To top all of that, last year she developed Pancreatitis from the constant corticoid-steroid based medication she was on to relieve the symptoms. The only cure (for up to 90% of cases), a drug called ‘Atopica’ can be given to battle the condition; Keesha was on Atopica for 7 days, before the last round of belly infections took it’s toll on poor Keesha’s body.
Keesha touched so many lives, and I’m sure she will be remembered for her wonderful temper, and complete, unconditional love she was so happy to give to everyone around her. A big thank you to all the wonderful staff at North Rd. Vetinary Clinic, especially Caroline and Jenny; thank you for your professionalism and compassion - you each helped along that hard road Keesha had to travel.
I never knew it would be this hard to say goodbye - rest in peace Keesha, we will miss you greatly.
chris on October 7th 2004 in Uncategorized
5 Responses to “It’s hard to say goodbye”
Gilles responded on 08 Oct 2004 at 5:01 pm #
Sorry again to hear this sad news my friend. Although I’m sure this is very difficult for you and your family to come to terms with , given the pain you have described above that Keesha had endured, I’m sure this was best for her.
Gilles
[jc] responded on 13 Oct 2004 at 11:15 pm #
Hi buddy. Once again sorry about your loss. Our thoughts are with you guys. I too have been in the same position and as Gilles mentions in the previous comment, this was best for her.
Peter & Stella responded on 17 Oct 2004 at 12:06 am #
Hi Guys, once again we wish to offer our sympathy on your loss of Keesha.
If it should be, that I grow frail or weak and pain should keep me from my sleep, then, you must do what must be done, for this, the last battle, can’t be won.
You will be sad, I understand, don’t let your grief then stay your hand. For this day more than the rest, your love and friendship stand the test.
We’ve had so many happy years, what is to come can hold no fears, you’d not want me to suffer, so, when the time comes, please let me go.
Take me where my needs they’ll tend, only, stay with me to the end, and hold me firm and speak to me, until my eyes no longer see.
I know, in time you will see, it is kindness you do to me. Although my tail its last was waved, from pain and suffering I’ve been saved.
Don’t grieve it should be you, who decides this to do, we’ve been so close, we three these years. Don’t let you heart hold any tears.
Smile, for we walked together for a little while.
PC responded on 03 Nov 2004 at 4:20 pm #
CB,
The hardest choices in life are often those that affect ones closest to us. Logical tells you the choice is for the best, but how can logical prevail when the heart says no, for you hate to hurt those that you love.
The head says it is not hurting, and the heart knows this, but the decision to act is evitable harder to perform. Your decision to act was the right one as sad and hard it was to speak out, Keesha would have agreed with you. There is nothing more you could have done and you have done everything.
Remember the fonder memories of Keesha as there are so many to re-kindle your time together
Always together forever.
from all at the Civi’s
chris responded on 05 Nov 2004 at 12:53 pm #
Thank you all so much for your kind words; both myself and Ange really appreciate it.