Open pyometra . . .
Please, pray for Miss Belle. Pray that the antiobiotics help her. Pray that she isn't in pain. Just pray for her. J |
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| Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Belle.........
Bless you both... |
| Belle is in my thoughts and more importantly, my prayers. What is open pyometra? It doesnt sound good...but anything that has open at the beginning and a latin derivitive word cant be good....give Belle a big kiss for me and a hug for you! |
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| Are you considering surgery at all? Does she seem to be doing better after the anti biotics? The open seems to have better chances of healing than the closed...my prayers are with you..
Darcy |
| My thoughts and prayers are with you. |
| Poor Belle and poor you. I'm so sorry. I wish you guys the best.
Jill |
| Poor Belle, she just seems to go through so much, and you with her *hugs* I hope she gets well quickly. |
| Jil and Belle-
Belle, you've been through so much I hope you weather this storm as you have all the others. Jil, I will pray that all goes well. If all our prayers helped last time they will surely help again. |
| We're praying as hard as we can!!!! Let's hope it works. |
| I didn't have the heart to type this last night, but since I'm at work and already practically bawling . . . we got three days of antibiotics last night. If there's no improvement after three days, well, I just can't type that.
Her spirits seem good; we slept on the living room floor last night and on the kitchen floor where we shared my blanket & pillow. She's having a hard time getting up, which makes changing her diaper interesting. The quantity of discharge coming out is amazing me. But it's a good thing. And it's killing me. |
| Jill, I can't even imagine how you must feel. I do know that Belle is a lucky girl to have you, and we are all here to help in any way we can, at anytime. |
| Oh Jil! Bless your heart! I am so very, very sorry! I'm in tears now typing this message. I'm going now to say a special prayer for you both. |
| I'm so sorry to hear this. The poor thing, but hopefully the antibiotics will help. My prayers are with you and Belle.
Karen |
| Jil, this is heartbreaking! Poor Belle has been through so much. I will keep you both in my prayers,
Sue |
| I just got back from the house and she was in a different place than when I left her and there were no "trails" across the floor so I assume she got up. The drainage seems less than last night/this morning and her belly doesn't seem as distended.
Gotta love the power of sheepie lovers. I know, we're not out of the woods by a long shot, but I feel a bit of relief. This girl is such a trooper!! Jil |
That's a good start  |
| I am really hoping that things continue to improve!
Like you say, she's really has been "such a trooper!" She'll let you know if she doesn't want to fight the good fight anymore. |
| GO BELLE!!
We're still praying! I hope she can hear us and keeps improving. Whatever you need, let us all know. |
| How in the world did I miss this?! My favorite Sheepie girl is sick again?!! Gash darn it razzle frazzle of all the blink dinky luck!!!!!
Jil- I'm so sorry to hear about this latest struggle with poor Belle. Thank god she has you to take care of her... only imagine if she was still stuck out in those awful peoples yard. Huge white light and prayers from us here in MN... Let's hope for continued improvement! Keep us updated! Karen  |
| Poor Belle.
All my relatives are round tonight reading this so she will be in everyones prayers tonight. |
| Hi Jil,
I'm so very sorry that you and Belle are going through this. You're right Belle didn't deserve this and neither do you. I'm heartbroken to hear of this latest battle which you two must fight. I pray she'll recover and she'll continue to fight for her and for yourself. Your overwhelming love and support is giving her the will to keep fighting, that I have no doubt. It comes through in all your post - your love and dedication to her, and vice versa. She's one very special girl and I hope you are looking after yourself as well. Hugs to you and belly rubs for Belle and Kaylie Marianne and the boys |
| Well, once again, never underestimate the power of sheepie prayers.
When I got home from work she was waiting for me at the door - without her diaper! Apparently she'd decided it was unnecessary (not so says Mom) and slipped out of it in the kitchen. Again, less drainage than earlier. Plus she trotted outside and then trotted back in when she discovered it was still hot, muggy and miserable. She's taking it easy near the a/c vent right now. So, should we bet on how many lives Miss Memphis Belle actually has?  
Remember, we're not out of the woods and because she's not spayed this can become chronic, and probably will. The vet was hoping to prolong her life another 3-4 months after this. All I know is that I'm going to sleep a whole lot better tonight, even though it will probably be on the floor with an extra pillow for the furry pillow hog. Jil |
| You're absolutely right, Jil. Never underestimate the power of prayer. I'm glad your girl is feeling a little better tonight and I hope you will get a good night's rest. I know how emotionally draining it is when our babies are sick. And poor Belle has been through more than her fair share lately. It's exhausting for you both. Take care! I'm continuing to pray for you both and believe that she'll pull through this one, too! ** hugs** |
| Maybe Belle is part cat Get some rest tonight, I know you really need it. |
| That's good news Jil! I hope you and Belle have a good night. |
| ((((HUGS)))) Prayers definitely heading your way. I hope the antibiotics help her. |
| Jil-
How is Belle this morning? |
| Good morning Jil and Belle .
Happy to hear that your great girl is doing better. Where there's love, there's hope. I'm pulling for you. A big hug to Belle from me .
Uncle Pete |
| Oh!! Thank goodness! So glad to hear Miss Belle is feeling better! Big sigh of relief! Can she be on some sort of preventative medicine to keep it from reoccurring? I don't know much about this....
Karen |
| She's a bit better this morning, getting up a bit better and I think there was less drainage. Yes, there must have been because I didn't change her at 3:00 this morning. I just crawled up to the couch from the floor. She didn't seem as interested in me being on the floor last night and I think she would have preferred the bedroom, so that's the plan for tonight.
The question of the day is do I just get more pills or have her examined first? My heart says examined, my wallet says ARE YOU CRAZY?? Come on, you know the heart wins every time. Send food. And beer. Not necessarily in that order. Jil I think I'm getting punchy, does it show? |
| I think you are punchy, didn't you see the beer truck in front of your house Good news about Belle! |
| Well, shoot, that's the problem - I'm not at home, I'm at work!!
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| He'll wait for you |
| I'll be home in a few hours to check on her, but that truck had better be refrigerated! |
| Coldest beer you'll ever have Oh, and the nacho people will be there also. Jalapenos? |
| Jil, Im at a loss at what to say..Tears are near..Keep it up and give Belle 2 kisses,one on each side of her muzzle for me.... |
| Okay. She's okay again at lunch, but there's still a good bit of drainage. I only have antibiotics through tomorrow morning, so we have an appointment at 3:00 tomorrow.
I'm afraid I'm going to have to make a decision here that I don't want to make. How do I tell this precious girl that aside from surgery, which she probably wouldn't survive, there isn't anything else I can do for her? Especially when she looks at me with those sheepie-Belle brown eyes? J |
| You don't tell her... she trusts you to do what is right for both of you.
...and she's right to put that trust in you. You love her so much, only you can make these very difficult decisions. Just tell her how much you love her, again and again and again. And again. I hope she improves, and I'm thinking about you all day long. |
| Oh Jil, I didn't see this til now. I am praying so hard for you and Belle. Give her kisses from Auntie Paula, one right between her beautiful brown eyes. |
| Jil-
Belle will let you know when it's time. Just hold her and love her as you've always done. My thoughts are with you and Belle. We are all here for you. |
| We're here for you too....hugs and good wishes to you and Belle.
Meg and Samantha |
| I'm so sorry Jil. I wish there was something I could do to make Belle all better. Give her a big squish from all of us.
You and Belle are in our thought and prayers. Jill |
| I'm sorry you are faced with this decision... but you will know when to make it and how.... it is the hardest thing to do if it comes down to that, but also the kindest if need be. |
| My heart is breaking for you, Jil.
I pray she responds to the treatment and you recieve a good report tomorrow. |
| HIl, I've been busy at work this week and didn't see this. LOTS and LOTS of prayers and hugs and positive thoughts and sheepie slobber coming your way, from me and Tasker. I am so very sorry.
Ginny |
| Good luck with Belle tomorrow. We're hoping for the best news possible for you. Again, our prayers are with you. Belle is so loved. This has got to be so difficult for you. |
| We are keeping our paws crossed for you!!! |
| Well, she's still not eating very much, she's not even interested in her cream cheese/pill combo, but she does eat the Wellness biscuits, much to Kayli's chagrin 'cause I'm not giving her any. She will eat a bit of food if I put the Iams gravy on it, but only that which has the gravy.
There's still quite a bit of drainage, but she doesn't seem to be as warm today, so hopefully the fever's gone down. She's having a hard time getting up, moreso than usual. I guess we just wait till 3:00. I passed along everyone's hugs and kisses last night and after a while I got this look like she was saying "alright already, I get the picture, I'm working on it." |
| Good luck this afternoon! We're still sending lots of prayers your way! |
| We are sending all positive thoughts Belle's way. |
| Ditto to the above - positive thoughts and prayers coming your way. We're all hanging out around here this afternoon hoping for a good report!! |
| I have some very sad news.
I received a call from Jil today. Because of some recent storms she does not have power and asked me to give everyone an update. Unfortunately Belle decided that it was her time to cross the Rainbow Bridge. Jil gave her kisses from everyone, by name. (I'm sure that she got all of us too!  ) Then it was time for her to get the rest that she has deserved. Her last months with Jil more than made up for her rough start to life and now she gets to run and play forever.
Jil will be back online once they restore power. Everyone be sure to keep her in your prayers and don't forget about Kaylie; it seems like she is mising Belle too! |
| Still no power, I'm at the library and I'm sure everyone thinks I'm crazy, sitting here with tears streaming down my face.
Belle made the decision at 3:30 and is now running like she never could here on earth at the rainbow bridge. She's barking at the bicycles and telling everyone that the sweetest sheepie ever has arrived. When the vet left us alone to make the decision, she & I talked, she licked my face many times and then laid down. I gave her a kiss from everyone by name and Mandy was right, I think I did remember everyone; I had to tell the vet to come back in a few more minutes because I wasn't finished. I held her close, stroked her head and told her how much I loved her. Kayli was confused when I came home without Belle and was still looking for her when I left. Even Otis was looking. The house is incredibly empty as you can imagine. No thumpa thumpa thumpa as she shuffles down the hall. No furry head looking for skritches. Godspeed Gwendolyn Memphis Belle - September 26, 2004 - June 30, 2005 (I'm sure you agree, only the good years are worth mentioning.) Jil |
| Oh NO!!!
Jill I'm so terribly sorry about Belle. I'm so heart broken to hear about her passing . In this very close sheepie forum she was a family member, one of our own. I feel such sorrow and can only imagine how much you are grieving for her. Please accept my condolences and thank you Max for passing on this difficult message. Marianne and the boys Jil, just edited my post as I see you've just posted while I was typing my message. I want to let you know how much Belle was loved on this forum , but you know that. She was a special girl and will be forever in your heart. Hugs to you at this difficult time. |
| Dearest Jil, I am so sorry for you. Belle is now romping around happily....Please accept my condolenses...even though I havent been interacting on this forum for a long time, everyone has become great friends. I would just like to give you a big computer hug and tell you it's going to be okay..Panda and I will say our prayers for Belle tonite... |
| I have turned the border of the forum black as a symbol of our sorrow over Belle's passing. |
| Jil,
Every time I read this post the tears come. There just seems to be no words to say that can even begin to express my sympathy. What a very sad day for you with more to come I am sure. Keep Belle in your heart and when you are sad think about the happy times and the joy of being "Belle's Mom". Hugs and tears for you. Ginny |
Jil I am so sorry for your loss of beautiful, sweet Belle. 
I wish there was more I could say, other forum members have eloquently described Belle's happiness, joy, and well being at the Bridge. She understood, and I think she knew her time with you would be short, but so wonderful for both of you. |
| We are saddened at the news of your loss
of Miss Belle, a very special sheepie with a very special Mom. Our heartfelt sympathy to you, Jil. Bogart will help me plant a miniature rosebush in her memory........she's forever in our hearts too. Our thoughts and prayers are with you..... All our love, Zahra and Bogart |
| Oh, I'm so sorry. This has been such an emotional thread. My deepest condolences go out to you at the loss of your Belle. Bob and I send you a big hug.
Karen |
| Oh no.... I'm so sorry. I don't even know what to say, I'm in tears.. I'm sending lots of thoughts and hugs. |
I took this last night, her last night with me. I'd spent the last three nights with her on the floor, so the green blanket & the pillow were for me. Goofy dog, she was actually lying on the floor between her bed and the couch with her back legs up on her bed. I got up for some reason and this is what I found when I got back. 
J |
| Oh Jil,
I am so sorry to hear about Belle. I don't visit the Medical and Nutrition page very often and stumbled across this. I am still trying to see through the tears. She was very lucky to have you even if it was for a very short time. She is in a better place now.... Healthy & Happy Please accept my condolenses HUGS Elissa |
| You must be heartbroken. I am so so sorry. I love that you took her
picture, it is very special. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and Belle. Shellie, Vic and the Kids |
| Oh my heart is so sad. Most of us never met Belle but she was special to all of us. Even though she is physically gone, her spirit and heart will remain forever. God bless.
P.S. Jil, I e-mailed you. |
| I'm having trouble typing because I can't see through the tears streaming down my cheeks. I'm so sorry, Jil.
What a blessing it is to know that you made her last nine months here the best ones of her entire life. She knew complete, unconditional love in her lifetime. She was with someone she loved and trusted to help her make the decision when it was time to cross the bridge. Who among us could ask for more? Now she's healthy and happily running and playing. Beautiful Belle~We love you! |
| I just read this whole thread. What a heartwrenching story. So then I went back and read all the old stories about Belle. There were so many days of fun and joy and such wonderful pictures that capture those times. And so many times you signed off with "Life is good." I hope some day all those happy memories will be all you think of when you think of sweet Belle.
Warmest best wishes, Valerie |
| Jil,
I also went back to read some of your previous posts as I had never really gotten the whole "Belle story" since Ive only been around a short while. I love the pictures you posted back in Oct, especially Belle sleeping on the day lillies. What an ANGEL you are for making the last 9 months of Belles life so filled with love and care. What kind a monster could have allowed her to be treated the way she was. And now I know FOR SURE that Belle is dancing around sheepie heaven singing the "I had the best Mommy in the world" song. Ginny |
| Jil,
I'm so sorry, but now Belle's pain is gone and she can be the happy and carefree dog that she should have been able to be for her entire life--not just the good months you gave her. I'm thinking of you... |
| Jil,
M heart is breaking. Even though I haven't posted directly on this thread, we've spoken often and you know the sadness that's in my heart right now. I'm even more upset now that I had to miss the Philly picnic and never had the chance to meet you and Miss Belle in person. She was a very special dog. For having such a horrible life, everyone would have understood if she were neurotic and untrusting of humans. But no, she was just the polar opposite - the sweetest dog she could possibly be. She knew she had a protector in you, she knew how much you loved her, and she returned that love ten-fold. My deepest condolences go out to you in your time of grief. You will forever keep her in your heart. You can comfort yourself knowing you made the last year of her life happy and secure. You did all you could humanly do. And it was exactly right. You loved her so fully, now let yourself grieve fully. Thank you for sharing her life with us, and thank you so much for each hug and kiss you gave her from Drez and me. We're always here for you. Love, Chris |
| Dearest Jil...
I am so deeply grieved to hear of sweet Belle's passing. I'm sitting here at work with tears running down my face. Thank you for the kiss by proxy-she was my favorite sheepie girl, even if I never got to give her a hug in person. Thank you for sharing her with us- all of the good times, and all of the bad ones too. I know that she is up there at the Rainbow bridge with all of our fuzzy friends running around and having a great time, but missing you too. Hugs, prayers and tears from Bell Bell and I over here in MN. Karen |
| Very sad for the loss of Belle. |
| So sorry to hear this news about Belle.
Lots of hugs and prayers from Mitch and me at this time of sadness. |
| Jil,
Our deepest condolencies on the passing of Belle. In time, things will get better, and Belle will never forget how nice you were to her while she lived with you, and her spirit and memory will live forever in your heart. Our prayers will go to you andBelle tonight. Danita, Saul, Lennon and Sofa. |
| Dear Jil-
There are no words that will ease your pain. Belle was happy and well loved because of you. Be proud that you gave her such a happy few months and know you were meant to be there for her. Holly |
| Jil,
You were the angel that Belle needed, now she will be your angel! All of us are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Leslie |
| Jil,
I am so, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sue |
| Dear Jil,
I am so sorry about Belle. You did everything you could to help her live the rest of her life happy and comfy. Please accept my condolences. Meg |
| Please accept my deepest condolences, I didn't realize Belle had gone to the rainbow bridge until I saw the "In Honor of Miss Belle's Memories" on the forum page, and I just thought that it couldn't be!! She was such a sweet, beautiful girl who, from the pictures I've seen, was very happy with you, hugs your way,
Sharon |
| Very sorry to hear the news. All you can do is just be thankful that Belle is no longer suffering. You have my deepest sympathy. |
| Such a special girlie sheepie...Belle
Sorrow fills our hearts for you...her wonderful mama! We know Belle was greeted at the Bridge by all of our puppers that have passed & now runs freely with them! Please accept my condolences... Diane ... tears flow freely Atlanta, GA |
| Jil,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and Kaylie. You gave Belle the best 9 months any sheepie could have. You had such patience and love for her, and it was quite easy to see, that she adored you. Beau and I enjoyed the trip to Philly with you and Belle. Belle is at the Rainbow Bridge now, running like the wind. Karen and Beaumont |
| Jil,
Please accept my belated sympathy. What a wonderful mommy you were to Belle. You are in our prayers. Maggie is here with me as I read this and she senses my sorrow and sends her love to you and Belle. Take time to grieve, but always cherish the memories. Belle will always be with you to strengthen you. Thank you for sharing your cross and Belle's suffering with us. Barney, Maggie and George |
| Jil,
I have avoided reading this thread for fear of what I'd find. Seeing all the posts I prayed it was for good news, but it didn't happen. I'm am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for taking Belle into your home and heart. Such a sweet girl who finally found happiness with you. Yes, it was a short time together, but what joy you brought you her! As long as you remember Belle, she lives on. sheepieboss |
| Dearest Jil,
I am so sorry for your loss. Belle was special to all of us on this forum, we loved her and cheered every time she overcame a new physical ailment. We were thrilled when she responded to your love and all the medical treatments. I loved to read about her whenever you posted a new antic--Belle running was my favorite. Your love made all that possible. You taught her that people can be trusted, and that love made her happy and secure. She will be happy, healthy and loved forever now, not just by you but by all of us who had the privilege of reading her story. I wish I could give you a big forum hug to let you know that we are all thinking of you. You did the hardest job of all, you rescued Belle knowing she had severe health problems and could not live long. You are an angel to have opened your heart and given all that love knowing there would not ever be enough time. You are a brave soul with an extra special enormous heart. I know that heart feels broken now but you gave Belle the two greatests gift you could have given: first, love when she needed it most, and then to let her go when she needed that most. Please take care of yourself now. |
| Jil,
I know that the decision you made was a hard one, but the right one. I am soooo sorry for your loss of Miss Belle. I don't know of anything to say, that hasn't already been said. I will keep you in my prayers, and Pud sends sheepie kisses and love. Take care and remember she is happy and healthy all over again at the bridge. |
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