It is with a very sad and heavy heart that I have to tell you guys about Indy. A seizure took her from us a few hours before Thanksgiving dinner. Her body remained but her cognitive function was gone. We took her to the emergency vet, and they suggested giving her 12 to 24 hours to see if she could recover from the post-seizure state, but she never did. Our vet's theory is that the osteo had already spread to her brain on a microscopic level at the time of the amp, and it had aggressively grown over the past three weeks. She was put to sleep with my wife and I at her side about 5 PM last night.

Even with our mini-schnauzer and our three wacky cats, something definitely feels different about the home. I knew this day was coming, but we'd thought we'd have at least a few months, not a few weeks. I take some solace in the fact that she outlived her racer brothers and sisters by a good two years, and her post-amp days were happy and pain-free. An hour before her seizure, she ate one of her favorite bones and took a nap. I like to think that's what her final experience was.

I'd write more but my wife and I are emotionally exhausted right now. More of my thoughts are here, though you'll have to filter out some of the writing-centric stuff:
http://mc-novel…..g.blogspot……s-art.html

Thank you all for your care and support during this time. I'd never, ever, ever hesitate to amputate again.

Words can't express how sorry I am for your loss. Indy had a wonderful and happy life with you and she knows that you did the best that you could for her while she was with you on this earth. She is now at the Rainbow Bridge meeting all of her new Tripawds friends. She is not suffering anymore and she is running and playing pain free. Again, please accept my condolences.

Mary & (My Guardian Angel "Angus")

I am so sorry to hear about Indy. I wish there were something I could do or say to relieve some pain, but I know there is not. Just know we are all here to support and listen whenever you need… I hope Indy met Shilo up at Rainbow bridge and they are talking about what wonderful parents they had who took every measure to give them a chance.

RIP….

Alisa & Angel ShiloAnne

I'm so sorry to hear about Indy.  Her avatar photo shows her sleeping, at peace; that is where she is now, with no more worries about cancer.  Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Di, John and Max & Linda

I'm so sorry for your loss.

One of my best friend's lost her old dog to cancer yesterday.

We are very sorry to hear of Indy's passing and would like you to accept our deepest sympathy at you loss.  The loss of any of our warriors hurts the entire collective of this community.  Indy and your entire family fought very hard and we were very hopeful for a good recovery.  I am glad that you will have you videos to help you remember your great times.

Prayers that you will find peace and that you will soon be able to remember your Indy with a smile and not just the canyon of a hole that now exits.

Bob & Cherry

I'm so sorry to hear about Indy.  She's obviously a very special girl, and well loved. We also send you peace and support.

Mary and Cemil