Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Lola passed

Lola died on Sat morning. Her lungs has accumulated fluid and she threw a clot. She had only been diagnosed 29 days before. I know that I do not have to say how completely devastated we are. I feel I may never return to "normal". Thank you for your support while I was here.

Courtney SLO

Oh, Courtney! I know words can't heal the sorrow you're feeling, but please know how sorry I am about Lola. I can tell from your posts that you were a good mommy to Lola and did everything humanly possible that you could for her. May God comfort you and bring healing to your broken heart. Karen

Karen NC

Courtney, my deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your precious Lola. I hope you can find peace knowing that you and Lola shared the best of life with each other. Come and visit here often because the kind words and shared pain will help at this unbearable time. Just knowing the bond we share and that we all understand the frustration of this devastating, swift disease helps you know you are not alone. May God Bless you and lead you to a place of peace and comfort, knowing You and Lola will meet and play again when you reach the Rainbow Bridge. sharon and angel Brandy

sharon pa

very sorry to hear of Lola's passing... i am thinking of you...

josh/sway california

Courtney, I am so sorry for your loss. It is such an awful disease to fight and lose to. Hopefully someday with all our help no one will have to know the pain you are having to deal with. Lola knows how hard you fought to save her and will be waiting at the bridge for you. Penny

Penny Lytle Creek Calif

Courtney I was very sorry to hear of Lola's passing and I know how heartbroken you must be. Please try to find comfort in knowing that you did everything you could possibly do for her and I am sure Lola knew how much she was loved. Often with fighting this disease things are so out of our control and despite doing everything we can possibly do and more the battle is sadly lost. I hope and pray that someday there will be a better treatment and no more of our precious dogs will be lost. With our deepest condolences Cheryl & Ginger

Cheryl & Ginger Pineville PA

Courtney, So very sorry to here about Lola's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead. Lola was lucky to have a loving Mom like you and you or her will never forget all the love you gave each other. Please take care. Linda

Linda Sapphire

Dear Courtney -- I am sorry to hear of Lola's passing. Please know that you did all that you could do for her. The grief from losing a dear dog to this horrible disease is hard to bear, so please take care and take comfort in the memories you have of your wonderful life together. This forum is also helpful for handling your grief, since so many of us have lost our dogs in the same way. My husband and I lost our dear Wiley to IMHA in May 2005, and this forum remains a big comfort to me.

Brenda VA

Dear Lola: Please say *hi* to Stormie for me and tell her how much I love and miss her! Courtney, I am so very sorry that Lola earned her wings...so sorry. You are not alone...please take care of yourself and give yourself lots of time to grieve. It's a process. Mrs. Gates

Mrs. Gates Michigan

Dear Courtney, I am so sorry to hear about Lola passing. I can imagine the hurt is more than you can bear at this time. I hope, though, over time this hurt will be replaced by the wonderful memories you have of her. People who love dogs are very special and they stand out among the crowd. Your warm and caring nature impresses those around you, even if they do not know that you are this way because of your sweet Lola. My deepest sympathy, patrice

Patrice NYS

Thank you all for your support.

Courtney SLO

I'm so sorry to hear of Lola's passing. My deepest sympathies to you. I know how you feel having lost Miracle to this dreadful disease last month. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Ramona Lafayette

well, it'll be a week tomorrow since Lola's passing. I continue to cry every day, but I do manage to squeek in some good memories too, which bring more tears. So many losses, it just breaks my heart.

Courtney SLO

Courtney, I'm so sorry that you are hurting. After I lost my 13-year-old cat, I cried all the time. The house felt so empty without her, but in a way I could sense her presence. Nine years later I still miss her, but it has gotten easier and I can smile when I look at her pictures and remember her unique personality and some of the funny things she did. I didn't really want to get a dog after I lost my cat, that was my husband's idea. I had had her during my single days and we were best friends. It felt almost like a betryal to get a dog. Of course, I fell in love with Darcy. The funny thing is that Darcy has always loved cats. I believe it's because she sensed my cat's presence, maybe her smell or something, and that is why. Pets bring so much joy into our lives. They get right inside our hearts. Unfortunately, there's the sorrow when we have to say goodbye. Courtney, I pray that God will ease your sorrow and you will be able to smile when you think of the joy Lola brought into your life. Karen

Karen NC

Courtney, I hope that your wonderful memories of Lola may help your pain to find ease and your heart to find healing. And it's okay to cry and count weeks...it let's us keep them close as we work to heal... Warmly, Cheryl (and always Barkley)

Cheryl Medford

Courtney, I'm so sorry about Lola's passing. After being part of this forum for a month now I feel like these dogs are all part of my life too. You obviously did everything you could for her, and I hope you can find comfort in that fact. And thank you for all of your wise words and encouragement to the rest of us during our own trials and tribulations with our dogs. You've been a great source of knowledge and we all appreciate that. Treat yourself gently Courtney, and allow as much time as you need for your grieving. Jane

Jane MN

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