Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - XxTrixie xX has crossed over...

Thursday 24th April was the saddest day of my live. As most of you are aware Trixie has slowly been failing. I took her back to the vets on Thursday, we were hoping the swelling around her neck/throat would have lessened, however it was becoming worse as well are the shoulder areas. I have known for a couple weeks she was not doing well, I hoped in my heart she would make a positive turn around but sadly it wasn't to be. Lymphoma had set in, even our Vet said since Monday she had deteorated, her breathing had become almost raspy/throaty, due to the swellings. When I would take her to the car, it was as much for her to walk a few small steps. The vet said if she was his he would put her to sleep before she got any worse, he doubted she'd last the weekend. Over the past couple weeks or so my greatest fear was something happening to Trixie whilst my daughter and I weren't around, that she'd be alone. I took Trixie home Thursday after our visit, my daughter had returned home from college, took one look at me and knew I was about to tell her something we have always dreaded. We cried, we held Trixie close to us, we talked to her, told her how much she was loved, thanked her for brininging so much joy into our lives. At 4:20 pm that afternoon, we were with Trixie when she crossed over, she went so peacefully. We kissed her, cried, told her she will be greatly missed. I felt a strong sense of release, coming from Trixie to me, difficult to explain really, as devastated as my daughter and I were, we both knew Trixie's physical body had become tired of the long struggle and it was time for her to be free. We will have her cremated and her ashes will be scattered at The Fleet, a place she loved to run, play and swim. Thank you all for the support you have given me over the past 6 months, thanks for the support you have given to everyone who finds their way to this forum. Love Tricia xxx A few photos http://triciaa.myphotoalbum.com/view_album.php?set_albumName=album01

Tricia UK

Dear Tricia, My sympathy to you and your daughter over your recent loss of Trixie. It is so difficult to lose our pets. On 3/25/08 - I had to make the same dreaded decision you did. I also understand the release and extreme peace just following his death. But, the tears followed and still come on occasion. Know of my thoughts and prayers, Ann Marie

Ann Marie FL

Trixie is a beautiful, regal girl and you immediately feel a bond with her and love her just looking at the photos. She will be with you always as our memories ultimately keep our beloved animal companions in their best and happiest of times. Thinking of you and your daughter. My wishes for your healing. Jan

jan philly

Tricia, I am so very saddened to hear of the death of your most beloved Trixie. She was such a very beautiful girl. Thank you for sharing your photos. Please accept my very deepest sympathies on your loss. When you feel up to it, could you please email me, jdickson@cloudnet.com since I would like to visit with you in private a bit. Once again, my deepest sympathies to you and your daughter. Be assured you both are in my thoughts and prayers during these very difficult days.

Joanne MN

Tricia, I am so very very sorry for your loss. Your battle with Trixie has been such an example of courage to us all. Our condolences.

jeanne texas

Dear Tricia -- I was sorry to learn that your dear Trixie has passed over. The pictures you shared with us were just beautiful, and it was clear that Trixie had a wonderful life with you and your daughter. Like you, my husband and I felt great peace that we were with our dear Wiley when she left -- that we had our time to tell her how much we loved her, how much she meant to us, and to say goodbye -- and we were together til the end. That peace and your wonderful memories will comfort you in the days, weeks, months ahead as you grieve for your dear girl. It is so hard to lose them to IMHA and then, in Trixie's case, the onset of lymphoma, but we have to think positively that we were blessed with these wonderful dogs who provide so much love and joy to our lives. Please take care and let us know how you're doing.

Brenda VA

Tricia, I am so very sorry to hear your news. You gave Trixie the very best chance and did everything you possibly could have for her. My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to all in your family. Jackie

Jackie pembrokeshire; west wales; uk

Tricia, my condolensces. You are very brave, and you let little Trixie go with grace and dignity, as hard as it was for you and your daughter. I am so sorry that Trixie has left you. Christine and Kent

Christine fl

Trica, I am so terribly saddened by your news. It is obvious by your pictures that Trixie had a grand life prior to this awful disease. You both fought as hard as you could but sometimes we have to give up the fight. I hope in the coming days you can look back on all the good memories of your life with Trixie and know that she will always be there with you in your heart. Sharing in your sadness. Penny

Penny Lytle Creek Calif

Dear Tricia, I'm crying with you and for you. Such sad news. I looked at Trixie's pictures and she was so beautiful. She has carried on but a part of her will always remain with you in your heart. I hope that one day, when your grief has lessened, you will be able to feel that part of her there with you and be comforted. Take care of yourself and your daughter. deb and Duck

Debbie BC Canada

Thank you all so much for your words of kindness and support. I know many of you here have gone through the same that we are going through, it isn't easy, we still expect to see our babies when we enter the room. Trixie seems to be all around us, no matter where we look. I think of her day and night and try to focus on all the wonderful times we had with her. She really was a gem and we could tell she loved the life she had, her personality/character came through in volumes. We were so fortunate and blessed to have had her in our lives, she will live on through our hearts. Tricia xxx

Tricia UK

Tricia, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are definately with you and your family. Steve

Steve Va

Tricia, I am so saddened to hear of another loss to this dreadful disease and such a beautiful girl she was! Trixie's love will always remain with you as your love will always remain with her. I am sure that it gave her great comfort to be with you and your daughter in her final hours. Please take care and just take one day at a time. Linda

Linda Sapphire

Dear Trixie: Say *hi* to Stormie for me! What a beautiful girl Trixie is! It's clear she is a princess...I'm so sorry for your loss. I, too, know what it's like having lost Stormie to AIHA. Mrs. Gates

Mrs. Gates Michigan

My hart breaks for you. I know how hard it was, but it was the right thing to do. She was such a beauty and looks very much like our Honey, an adopted golden retriever mix. I know she will be deeply missed, but she will live in your hearts forever.

Sandra Slayton TExas

Dear Tricia, My heart is breaking for you. It is so hard to believe that Trixie is gone. I had hoped that this diagnosis would not be the case. There was, in the end, not much you could have done to help her with this. *But you did do everything in your power to help her.* The love you showed her is something that she knew in her doggie way. Acceptance from her family is what she understood. It is the greatest gift that you gave her. Your family has been changed and you will always have a part of Trixie in your heart. If you have time in the coming days please go to this website to read this brief poem that I love so much. https://www.rainbowsbridge.com/Poem.htm All my love to you, patrice

Patrice NYS

Tricia, So sorry for your loss. She was a very special girl. I bet she is up there playing with my Popeye. Allison

Allison

My thoughts go out to you... I know when Bella was at her most pivotal, I feared the worst. I simply coudl not imagine the things running thru your mind right now and I know that it has to be very difficult, however, take solitude in the fact that Trixie is no longer in pain....

Jason Black Myrtle Beach SC

I still visit here regularly and it saddens me every time I read about another dog lost, but especially Trixie. I remember her being diagnosed around the same time as my Ernie and I've always followed her story closely. My deepest sympathy to you and your family on such a sad loss. XX

Sue Northants UK

Thank you all once again for your words of support. Sue I remember well both Ernie and Trixie being diagnosed around the same time. I can remember when you posted about Ernie being med-free :+) how wonderful it was to read that. I miss Trixie so much, she was a big part of our lives. When I think back, we rescued her, from what I understand, a not very good start in life, she was 16 weeks I believe. I look on her time with us as a new start for her and she received the love and care she so deserved. She was very happy and content,it shone through her. We were very fortunate to have had her in our lives. Her time with us came to an end, we have wonderful memories and feel blessed she entered our life. Thank you all xxxx Tricia

Tricia UK

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