Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Ebby has gone to the bridge

Lesley has been having trouble posting so she emailed me and asked me to post this for her. Joanne Ebby passed on yesterday evening. We had gone to the vet to visit her. She was lying quite peacefully in an incubator (the sort used for premature babies). They had her in an incubator so she could get oxygen. We were able to open little port holes and touch her and talk to her. She was sedated, but we could tell from her eyes that she knew we were there and recognized us, at least for a few moments. We stayed with her for about an hour, just petting her and telling her that we loved her. We discussed taking her home, but they told us the strain of moving her, plus not having oxygen, would probably be to much for her. We could see that she was very ill--too ill to appreciate being at home instead of at the clinic. She had a lot of fluid in her lungs, and the oxygen they were giving her made it easier for her to breath. So we left her, planning to come back the next morning, and hoping to keep her going as long as she was not suffering. She wasn't at all distressed when we left, but was lying peacefully in the incubator. Really she was too ill to know if we were there or not. A few minutes after we got home the vet phoned and told us that Ebby had passed away. So now she is with our other Chi, Daisy, at the Rainbow Bridge. Daisy is very brave, spunky little Chihuahua so she will look after Ebby at the Bridge. And I know many of you reading this also have fur kids at the Bridge too--maybe Ebby will meet them too. They will all be young and healthy again and playing in the sun (or shade, or snow, maybe, if that's what they like). Here are some links to pics of Ebby and her family. Hope these work. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2104/2145172885_68403a30bd.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2313/2145148875_5063b2d19a_b.jpg Thanks so much to everyone who expressed concern and offered advice. Lesley

Lesley

Leslie, I am so sorry to hear about Ebby, may she rest in peace. Yes, she will be at the bridge waiting and playing. You are in our thoughts and prayers, a big paw hug from Kent, Christine

Christine Florida

I am so sorry for you loss. I went to the candle link and lit a candle in her memory. You and Ebby are in my thougts and prayers

Betty Dallas

My Hunter has been at the bridge since Odt. 16, 2003 because of this unrelently disease. he was the most gentle of souls and he may be a big golden retriever, but he loved all dogs and i know he will help Ebby and all otahers to awai their mastes. I am so sorry to hear of anothr one gone.

Sandra

Dear Lesley, My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I know how much you wished Ebby to be with you still. Your great love for her showed when you decided to keep her as comfortable as possible. Please accept my deepest condolences for your great loss. patrice

Patrice New York State

Lesley and family Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of you beloved Ebby. It sounds like she waited for you to have that one last visit with her and then she knew it was okay for her to go and met up with Daisy. Rest in peace little Ebby, you and your family are in our hearts and prayers.

Cheryl and Ginger Pineville PA

Lesley and family, It is obvious by the pictures how much Ebby was loved. I am glad you were able to visit with her last night and see her resting peacefully. I am sure she got a very energetic welcome at the bridge and will play there until you meet again. Penny

Penny Lytle Creek Calif

Hi Lesley Im so sorry to read about Ebby. My thoughts are with you and your family. Lisa

Lisa West Aust

Lesley, So sorry for the loss of your Ebby. I lost my Popeye last night as well. I know what you must be going through.

Allison TX

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