The Hawkins Fam: Update on Dakota....

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Update on Dakota....

So, we got the results on Dakota yesterday. The good news, she doesn't need heart surgery! That's great! The bad news is....she has chronic renal failure and it will eventually kill her. There isn't anything they can do to help her. It makes me crazy, she is only a year and half and it's such an old dog thing. Anyway, I hate the fact that I am so attached to this poor thing. She just looks at you with those eyes and you can't help but love her. She looks pretty bad and I don't know how much longer she will live. Lovely. I never thought it would be me that is so attached to an animal. I have never been before, but I seriously love this little dog. It was really lonely the day she was at the vet all day. Such is life I guess. Poor thing.

4 comments:

Maines said...: Im so sorry. It is amazing how much you grow to love them. She is so cute, and such a good dog. I am glad she isnt in pain and you can enjoy her for a little while longer. Its a better alternative than having to choose to whether of not to pay for her to have surgery and not being able to afford it. Cute Dakota.; July 1, 2008 at 10:20 AM
Val said...: We totally can sympathaize how hard it is to have a sick dog. Our dog is getting so old, and her health is deteriorating. I am so sorry that she is sick. Bad timing for you guys. Keep us posted on her condition and our course on yours. Tell Jake Happy Birthday!!! I hope you have a great day.; July 2, 2008 at 8:42 AM
Paul & Pam Ledesma Family said...: Having a pet can be a wonderful thing until something like this happens and you wonder why you feel so attached. I think being this close to delivering your little girl makes this sad news that much worse! It is so hard to loose an animal that you have cared for and loved, even for a short amount of time. I'm sorry that you are going through this and I want you to know that I am thinking of you and hope for the best for you, Jake and Dakota. Just know that you have given her all the love that a dog could have with a wonderful home to live in. Love you, Pam; July 2, 2008 at 10:35 PM
Teej and Jenn said...: We are so sorry to hear that there is nothing you can do for her. I know how much you guys have attached to her so I can't even imagine how hard it is going to be. Even though Harley has his puking issues I could never put him down. He is part of our family and basically one of our kids. Give Dakota a love for us.; July 7, 2008 at 10:48 AM

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