Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Millie and I have lost our friend Will

Hi Everyone, Today our darling cat Will passed away. I know this is not IMHA related, but I feel like everyone on here will understand our loss.... I have spent so much time fighting IMHA with Millie, and I lost Will in less than 2 hours. He was only 5, but had so much fluid on his lungs he could not breathe. I don't know where this came from, he was fine today, then all of a sudden, couldn't breathe. I am just at a loss as to how random this is and how this can happen. How can we beat IMHA, but lose our precious baby so quickly? Thanks for letting me get this out. Sam & Millie and our angel Will.

Samantha Geelong

dear samantha. you must be wondering what you did so bad in a previous life,to deserve this.just when you think things are on the up something else happens.im sure everyone on this site will be sending you all their best wishes and support. my condolences and best wishes. john & amy.

john teesside uk

Samantha & Family, Please accept my heartfelt condolences in the loss of Will. Feel comfort in knowing that you gave Will a great life while he was with you and for some reason God had bigger plans for Will and you were hand picked to take care of him while he was here on earth. R.I.P Will With Sadness, Cheryl & Ginger

Cheryl & Ginger Pinevile Pa

Dear Samantha, Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your friend.I am sure Millie will be grieving too. You two really need each other now. Thinking of you, Brigitte

Brigitte BC Canada

I am so sorry for your loss of Will. I know how you feel. Sometimes when it happens so sudden it seems to be worse for us to cope with. I lost Buddy within a few weeks of diagnosis. It hurt me so much and it still does. My pug who died of itp a couple of years ago hurt less because we were expecting it and preparing ourselves. There was a couple of months.I remember telling my husband that he was going to die. well no matter what just remember that you were the best mommy ever and will always be. This web site has helped me so much. My heart goes out to you and your family. hugs lucy

lucy ny

Samantha, I am so very sorry to her of the loss of your dear Will. I truly can relate to the suddeness of this loss. I lost my dear sweet Maddie, an non AIHA dog to a stroke last July. Maddie was gone only 7 hours after that stroke. Like you I wondered how this could happen so suddenly. I still miss Maddie and all my canine gals so very much but time does lessen the pain so that later all you are able to remember are the good times that you have spent with your furry friend.

Joanne MN

Samantha, I just had a thought. I am certain the loss and grief site on Meisha's Hope page would be relevant to the loss of a cat too. maybe you can do some reading there and it might help a little. Best wishes, Brigitte

Brigitte BC Canada

Samantha, so sorry to hear you lost Will. You've got my sympathies and condolences. RIP Will Johnny & Tessy

Johnny

Sam, I am so sorry for the loss of your kitty. We are never ready when they are old but any sudden loss seems to just compound the pain. Hugs Penny

Penny Lytle Creek Calif

So sorry to hear of your loss. The support from this group, even when not AIHA related is so amazing. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Jessi BC

Dear Samantha, I'm very sorry about Will passing so suddenly like that....without a warning that something was terribly wrong. I'm learning that life in the "Animal Kingdom" sure is different with regard to diseases and death. I know of many dogs/cats that "just died"...seemingly out of nowhere this happens. Obviously there is always a cause, but without an autopsy, many pet owners are left dumb-founded, blind-sided, and bewildered. Again, I am very sorry, and please know you and Millie are in my thoughts and prayers...... Tammy and Cody

Tammy/Cody N.J.

So very sorry to hear of your Wills passing. My thoughts are with you...

Mardi Northern Calif

Thank you for all your support. I am missing Will desperately today, but we've decided to adopt again. My husband read in our local paper that the shelter is getting an influx of unwanted cats due to new cat curfew laws in Geelong. We have just visited them, and we decided to rescue a lovely tabby who should settle in with the dogs and my other cranky cat! Not a replacement for Will, bit a life we have saved. They had just euthanised 32 cats this morning and my heart broke even more. Life has to go on, and Millie has her heart specialist appointment tomorrow. Hoping for some good news from that check up. Thank you all for your support, Sam and Millie.

Samantha Geelong Australia

Oh, I forgot to mention that the vet thought it was aggressive lymphoma that took him. It could be, but we'll never know for sure. She did show me an X-Ray of his lungs - they were just full of fluid, and she tells us there was nothing we could have done that would have saved him. I am comforted by that, I just didn't have the chance to say good-bye.

Samantha Geelong

Dear Samantha and Millie Im so sorry to read of the loss of Will - too sad - hard to know what to say, such a young kitty. Im pleased for you that you are able to save another life - why am I not surprised? I miss Riley, but I feel for Bonnie, I know she is lonely. I saw where a cat and a little dog had been found curled up together in regional Victoria in a laneway - I have enquired about them. Who knows wha is around the corner? All my best to you - Will had a good home - and probably crammed a few lifetimes into those years. Silka

Silka Melbourne Australia

I am so sorry for the loss of your cat, Will. ((hugs)) to and smoochies to Millie from Jess, Keiko and Hushi

Jess BC

Samantha, Sorry to hear of your loss of Will... Hope the new cat brings you lots of love and fun times.. Samantha & Madison

Samantha Perth

Samantha, how heartbreaking, I so sorry tp hear about Will. take care and ((hugs)) Laurie

Laurie CA

Samantha, I am so sorry about your Will! I have experienced the pain of losing a precious cat and grieve with and for you. I think it's beautiful that you chose to turn your grief into a positive expression by adoptiong another who needed home and love. You're right, there's never a replacement for any of our babies, but you obviously have alot of love to share and this new baby is very lucky. I hope he/she will help you heal and bring you lots of comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Christina

Christina Nashville

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