Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - My Darling Baby Girl Holly

My Darling Baby girl Holly passed away on the 26/02/2010 with AIHA she was 12 years old we have had her since she was 5 weeks old. This illness took a hold of my baby girl so quickly. My heart aches daily my life is empty,her remains came home to mummy and daddy last week,I feel so proud that I had her for the amount of time I did but I so wish I had her for longer. Please pray for my little girl, thank youxxI

Diane Luton England

Diane, I am sorry you had to say goodbye to your dear Holly too soon. I don't care how old the dog may be it just happens too fast sometimes. It does take a while to start to heal but it does get easier in time. I still hold onto the anger about this awful disease but I find myself smiling when I remember silly things my girl used to do. I am sure Holly is at the Rainbow bridge playing with a lot of other great dogs waiting for the time you will be reunited.

Penny Lytle Creek Calif

Thank you Penny, I found this site just by chance and I am reading the posts to give me some hope for these ongoing sad and lonely days. I have photos and memories surrounding me but I feel so guilty that there was something more I could have done. I am angry, the fact that I took her that day for a blood test to check platelets and to then find out she was bleeding internally was heartbreaking, I continually picture the vet saying Diane it is time to let her go, that night we came home without our baby girl. I know she is now running and bringing love to everyone who meets her at Rainbow Bridge, but oh how I wish she was with me. I have to go the tears have arrived but thank you for replyingxx

Diane Luton

Diane, I am sorry to hear about your Holly. There really aren't words to describe the loss. The anger, the guilt, the devastation....people on this site made clear to me one thing when I lost Macy two months ago: no one could have loved her more, gave her a better chance to beat this disease, or could have given her a better life. I hope you find comfort and know for sure that the same was true for Holly. Much better to have had these wonderful dogs in our lives for the amount of time we did, than never at all, right? Take care of yourself, cry, laugh, and know in your heart that she is ok and you will see her again. -Darren

Darren Long Beach

Dear Diane Please accept my heartfelt condolences in the loss of your Holly. I agree it is very difficult when we loose one of our best friends and in time the pain will lesson and Holly will forever be in your heart. We have a saying on this forum and it is "no regrets", we all do or did the best we could under the circumstances we are given. You had the courage to let Holly go and do what was best for her despite how loosing her would make you feel. R.I.P Holly With sadness, Cheryl & Ginger

Cheryl & Ginger Pinevile Pa

I am so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you.

Mardi Northern Calif

Diane -- I am sorry to hear you lost your beloved Holly to IMHA. Like many others here, I lost my dear girl, a wonderful beagle named Wiley, to IMHA in May 2005. The grief is terrible -- because this disease is such a surprise and it moves so quickly -- but in time you will be able to handle it. This wonderful forum was and continues to be helpful to me in my grief --people here understand what has happened and are able to provide comfort. To echo others' comments, we all wish we had more time, and try not to beat yourself up with regrets about what you did/didn't do. It's only natural for humans to do this, but you made the best decisions you could at the time. You and Holly obviously shared a wonderful life together, and those memories will comfort you the rest of your life. She'll always be with you. The tears will continue to come -- at moments when you remember a particularly sweet time or wish again to snuggle your girl and pray. Let those tears fall, and then smile as you think of the good times. Please take care and let us know how you're doing.

Brenda VA

Thank you all for replying this site is a godsend and as I sit here with my photos and memories of my sweet darling baby Holly I pray that she is in that special place where one day I will get to see that beautiful face and experience that sweet nature that made me the person I am right now. To all of you thank you so muchxx

Diane England

Dear Diane, I am so sorry for your loss of your darling Holly. May your happy memories comfort you during this difficult time. Thinking of you, Sam and Millie.

Samantha Geelong Australia

Diane, I am so very sorry to read of your loss of Holly. This is so sad. I hope Holly is running free and playing her little heart out, at the bridge. Take Care ((hugs)) Jess, Keiko and Hushi

Jess BC

Diane, so sorry to hear that you lost your beloved Holly. My heart aches with you. You have my deepest sympathies and condolences. Run free Holly. Johnny & Tessy

Johnny

Diane, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss your most beloved Holly. Please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss. When you feel up to it, I hope you will visit the Loss & Grief page at the Meisha's Hope AIHA/IMHA Web site: http://www.cloudnet.com/~jdickson/loss.htm This page was written with input from those who have lost their dogs to AIHA/IMHA and contains many resources that will be helpful to you during these most very difficult days. Once again, my deepest sympathies to you on your loss.

Joanne MN

Dear Diane, my name is Jo and I just wanted to let you know that my heart goes out to you. I also wanted you to know how much I appreciate you taking the time, in your grief to reply to our thread about our beloved little girl Amy which I wrote on behalf of my dad. Nothing anyone can say will take your pain away and you will never "get over" losing Holly but as each day passes you will find yourself smiling more about the happy memories and crying less over the sad ones. Our thoughts are with you.

Jo Teesside

Diane- I am literally crying for you as I read these threads. Losing a companion after years of loving them and being loved by them is the worse pain ever. I pray for your comfort and that the pain eases and is replaced by memories of good times and love. Take care. Christina

Christina Nashville

I am so sorry for your precious baby. I lost my Buddy in january and my heart still aches. Just try to think of all the happy times you had with Holly. My deepest condolences and if you ever need support come here on this site. Everyone on this site has helped me tremendously. lucy

lucy ny

Thank you all so much for your words of comfort, I miss my baby girl so much that each day is filled with memories, I know the last act of love I could give her was to return her to life at the rainbow bridge, but why does my heart ache so much,I miss her bark her sweet and gentle nature her greeting me when I came in from work, but most of all her presence, I have her toys, bowls everything still in its place to move on seems so not right, when I find myself smiling during the day I feel guilty, my thoughts should be consumed with her. As a nurse I see struggle daily yet my baby struggled to the end, that final day was heart wrenching oh to hold her once more. I thank god I found this site and you wonderful people have been so supportive. Thank you so muchxx

Diane Luton

Diane, I know how hard it is to get through each day at first but never feel guilty that you can still smile. Holly brought you such happiness each day she spent with you and she would want you to continue to be happy. She will be with you always in your heart and perhaps when you are ready you may take in another dog that needs someone to love it too.

Penny Lytle Creek Calif

Diane, I know exactly what you are going through. It is two weeks tomorrow that I lost my darling, Shih Tzu, Mickey to this disease. He died within (2) days of being diagnosed. I am and still very devastated. I cry all the time and very depressed. My house is so lonely without him. He was my best friend. I guess time will heal all pain to a certain extend, but we will never forget the happiness they brought into our lives. Take care, Kathy S.

Kathy S Pittsburgh

Our 12 year old Sarahbear has been diagnosed with this awful disease. Her platlets are under 9 so we are on borrowed time. I would like to know what the end stage symptoms are and how much will she suffer. If anyone can tell me the details of their final journey of man's bestest friend I would greatly appreciate it. I need to know what to look for and how to make her passing as loving and gentle as possible. She is not responding much to treatment, however the bleeding gums and urine has stopped - for now.

Rikke Australia

Rikke, I started you a new thread. Just stating it here in case you aren't familiar yet with the forum.

Johnny

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