She's Gone

[shais_mom]

Oh God, I am crying and shaking as I type this.
My beloved Shaianne died this morning. She woke me up today at 545 having a massive seizure, I thought she had bit her tongue but she must have been bleeding out of her mouth.
She lost control of her bowels and bladder. It took her awhile to get up and I thought once she calmed down she would be alright, I would give her a dose of her medicine and it would be ok. She kept pacing and laying down, getting up and laying down moving. Then she stopped panting and and I went and looked at her and she was bleeding again and had lost control again. I called my dad and hysterically told him I needed him, and him came over (about a half hour away). I was on the floor with her and curled up into a fetal position and then it was over. She looked like she had taken her final run. God, I miss her so much already, the house is too quiet. My dad came over, he was crying, my mom called, she was crying. Dad took her crate apart and to the garage, and her sheets, blankets, to bury with her. I told him to take her to their house, I just don't have the room here and she loved being there.
Kylie doesn't know what to do.
I called one of my best friends and she said there had to be something else wrong with her, and not epilepsy. Her stool had blood in it, when I wiped her off,she vomited a couple times a couple weeks ago I just thought it was cause I switched her food. She must have had a tumor, anuerysm, stroke or a heart attack.
My mom put it this way, "Now she can go and lick the hands of people who perished Tuesday." And I said "Now, she can run to her hearts content off leash."
I am really going to need all of you now, I just don't know what to do, Thank God she did this when I was here and not at work or wherever.

[Angels3]

I am so so sorry about Shaianne. It would have been such a shocking experience for you. But you were with her & that would have eased her distress.
That was such a lovely & wise remark your Mom made about how Shaianne would go to comfort those who died, with gentle licks on their hands. And your Dad was wonderful, too, to make sure that Shaianne was laid to rest with love & care.
I hope you can feel the hugs I'm sending you.

[Logan]

"Now she can go and lick the hands of people who perished Tuesday." And I said "Now, she can run to her hearts content off leash."

Oh, Staci, I am so very sorry. But what your mother said is so beautiful, I just had to repeat it. We are here for you. My email is in my profile, you use it, and if you send me your phone number, I will call you, talk it through, whatever you need.

Your beautiful Shaianne is with God, just like your Mom said, and she is happy and healthy and making all those new people in Heaven feel so much better. What a delicate and beautiful creature she was, and she touched each of us in a special, special way.

My heart is breaking for you, Staci. I'm so glad that Kylie is there with you. She came into your life for a reason, my friend. Hold on to her.

[AdoreMyDogs]

Oh my dear God. I am in absolute shambles...I am so, so sorry and so shocked. I don't know what to say. A friend has fallen today and I feel completely lost for words. Staci...from the bottom of my heart, I am sorry. Shai...you must have been needed in heaven, for this was unexpected and is so difficult for the friends you left behind. Shai, whenever I see fawn greyhounds I will always think of you, my distant friend. God I am so sorry, Staci.

[Pam]

Staci your post in the first one I have read in a while due to the events of the past few days. I simply can't believe what I am reading here. Your poor Shianne!!!! My heart is breaking for you. What a horrible shock this has to be. I know that you will need to talk and we will be here to listen and help if we can. When my Whitney died unexpectedly years ago the vet asked me if I wanted him to perform an autopsy. I said no becaused I didn't want her poor body violated. There have been times that I wish I had allowed it. Talk with your vet about what has happened. Stay in contact with your family throughout the next few days. This is going to be so hard for you. I am so sorry for what you are going through. My prayers are with you.

[Dixieland Dancer]

Staci I am so sorry about Shai. I have tears in my eyes and have actually relived a similar situation that occured to me years ago. The pain is so intense and almost unbearable. Rely on your family and friends. Call on us anytime you need to.

I am thanking God that he allowed you to be there with her in the final moments and that you have such a supportive mom and dad! I ask the Lord to give you special comfort during this time and to help you through this.

I also hope you can feel the hugs that I am sending you! God Bless and comfort you!

[zippy-kat]

Oh my goodness! {{HUGS}}

What your Mom said was absolutely beautiful.
If you need us at all, please don't hesitate.


"I know that God is depressed
and needs cheering. Why else
take this dog that I cherish so?"

[Gio]

Staci,
I'm devastated to hear about Shaianne. I don't know what else to say. I wish I could be there to hug you. Please take care. Gio

[3-greys-and-a-mutt]

Oh my gosh - I just posted a topic because today is buddy's birthday, and then I looked at other posts and saw this! I am in shock - it's so sudden. I feel as if it were my sweet Shaianne that died. This is so tragic, I don't even know what to say except I'm so so sorry for you. I'm so upset that I never got the chance to meet her when she was so close. She is now our sweet angel, looking down at all the Pet Talk dogs that she never met.
If you need to talk, me e-mail address is in my profile and I'll be home this evening.
I remember this time, you must feel so numb and disoriented and in shock. Poor sweet Shaianne; now she is healthy and running so fast on the other side of the rainbow bridge.

[Stenograsaurus]

Staci, I am so sorry for your loss. Thank God you were with her when she needed you. Your mom has a great attitude about it all. Shaianne is up there helping those who crossed over to the Bridge. Hopefully you'll find a little comfort in that. God must have wanted a special dog and you know how special Shaianne was. We are here for you. May God give you strenght to make it through the grieving process. I'm sending you hugs and strength.

[Rottie]

I am so sorry for your loss. What a blow! You must be devastated. I say this as tears come to my eyes, we all loved Shaianne.

[shais_mom]

OH God, I am sobbing as I read your replies. I knew you all would help. Heather, your quote is so true, he must have needed her more than I did.
Forgive me, but this is actually for the victims on Tues but it reminds me of my little girl. I can picture her with a halo on head as she runs around with that goofy smile on her face with her tongue hanging out.


The Angel you asked for
arrived slightly late,
her halo askew, in rumpled robes
looking almost harried
and rather un-angelic.



But Angels are more than
calm smiles, glowing faces
and chamber music in cumulus.
You need an angel with cool fingers
to touch your brow when weary,
bottomless eyes that you can rest in,
and a laugh that makes you smile
even when you don't wish to.



You need an angel to sing softly
when you are inches from sleep,
and that sweet voice
will touch your dreams
and ward the night from harm.



The angel you asked for
will not remember the times you faltered,
but will never forget the times you shined.
And there will always be a place for you
warm, near and dear
and if you weep, she will flutter her wings
and catch the tears
holding wide her arms to welcome you
to the home you miss, or lost,
or never knew,
because she's the angel that you asked for---
the only one who'll do.
And I'm sending her straight to you!



~Lisa Shields

[Snowy's Mommy]

Staci,

I am so sorry to hear about your tragedy. At least you comforted her in her last hours.

We are here to help you get through this.

Jordan

[Cinder & Smoke]

Rest in Peace, Dear Shaianne

Dad, Smokey and Cinder all send you our Sympathy , Staci.

Try a visit to http://www.petloss.com/ ~ you might want to place a tribute to Shaianne there.

/s/ Cinder, Smokey & Dad

[carrie]

Staci, I am so sorry to hear about this. Thank goodness you were there to comfort and reassure.
Your mother is a very wise lady.
My thoughts are with you, my email is available I only wish there was something I could do.
You had a special friend whose life was made special by your love and care.