bc friend Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Katie went to the Bridge this morning, with my vet's kind assistance. She went gently in my arms while my vet softly talked to her while injecting her and with a well-known vet tech petting her. A bc/springer mix, she was not the border collie I was hoping for when I adopted her after I lost Meg. Katie's hunting instincts were much stronger than her herding instints but she was a wonderful family dog - always happy, bouncing around, seemed like a perpetual puppy who loved all people but especially kids. The neighborhood children will miss her - we always had to stop multiple times on her walks so she could greet everyone. Thankfully she was only sick a few days and didn't seem to be in pain, just acting more like a severe case of flu. Although we initially thought it was hemangio, it turned out to be lymphosarcoma. The pathologist who performed the analysis of her detailed bloodwork done at an outside lab strongly suspected that it had penetrated to her blood marrow. Although her lymph nodes were only slightly enlarged, her white blood cell count was 78,000 (lab normal is 4500)- the highest my vet had ever seen - with 72,000 being leukocytes. Her abdomen enlarged considerably overnight with free blood and on her skin under her white markings, she had splotches of petechial brusing of the skin. There was no doubt she was bleeding out. My vet did not believe surgery or chemo would help and recommended euthanesia. Katie will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryP Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I am so sorry for your sad and sudden loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbear Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I am so sorry. I was so hoping it was something benign. Run free, Katie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I am so sorry to read this. Godspeed, Katie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedismom Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. She was well-loved and sounds like she was such a sweetie. Run Free Katie girl... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss of your very special girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I am very sorry to hear the news. Rest in peace, Katie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. Run free sweet, Katie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz P Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 RIP Katie. You did your very best for her, and that is all that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy in AZ Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 You have my sincere sympathies. Even though she is gone too soon,you did right by her. RIP Katie. You will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody & Duchess Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 We never get to have them the length of time we wish, it is always to short and they are dearly missed. Katie was blessed to be loved by you, so sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aljones Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Much sympathy on the loss of your Katie. She was clearly a sweetheart who brought joy to your life, and I hope your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I'm very sorry to hear you have lost your beloved Katie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbc1963 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Very sorry. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Good Shepherd Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 A great big hug from Albuquerque Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 I am so sorry. Run free Katie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 I am so sorry to hear that you lost Katie. She was obviously well loved by all. Tonight a star shines for Katie...run free at the Bridge pretty one. You will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin's person Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Rest in Peace and Godspeed, good girl, Katie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushdoggie Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. Its never easy and especially being so young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach BCs Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Rest in peace, Katie. So very sorry for your loss... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc4ever Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Oh no. This is not the news I was hoping for. I'm so sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DixiesDad Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 RIP Katie. Run free at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 I'm sorry that you had to say good-bye to your sweet Katie. You did right by her, as much as it hurts to see her go. RIP,Katie. Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted February 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Thank you all - your comments are comforting and mean a lot. The grief is the price we pay for their love and companionship - this loss was just so unexpected. Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. It's never easy, but so suddenly has to be hard. Rest easy, Katie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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