Goldie was reported to be a 12 year old pregant shepherd. She was on the euthanasia list at an area shelter. I contacted the shelter and tagged her. I made the comment that I doubted she was pregnant, most likely she had a tumor. The next morning before we transported Goldie, a shelter volunteer took her to a vet and it was confirmed - Goldie had a large tumor attached to her spine.
The shelter asked if we still wanted her and we said yes. Our vet advised us that there were no treatment options so it was just a matter of letting her live out her days. Goldie had 12 of them to live out. Her foster Mom picked her up August 5, 2009 and Goldie enjoyed almost two weeks of special dinners, lots of pets and a comfy place to sleep - which was one of her favorite things to do. Katie called me this afternoon very upset. She was crying so hard I could barely make out what was being said. She told me that she went to work this morning and came back for lunch to find that Goldie had crossed the Rainbow Bridge. She said it had just caught her off guard and she wish she had known today's was Goldie's last one so she could have stayed home with her. Goldie received several wonderful gifts from Katie - the gifts of love, comfort and dignity. For almost two weeks, Goldie was showered with love and she relished in it. Goldie was surrounded with a comfortable and caring environment where she felt safe. Goldie was given the dignity to pass on her own in her favorite spot. For an old shelter dog - that's like winning the lottery. Our hearts go out today to Goldie and to Katie who loved her. Please keep these two wonderful ladies in prayer.
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