It is with a broken heart that I post to say we said goodbye to our sweet Callie girl today.  It was definitely the hardest decision I have ever had to make in my life, but I know it was right.  She put up a good fight against her cancer and remained in good spirits until the end, not showing us how much pain she was really in.  Its amazing how stotic dogs can be!  Over the past few weeks she dropped so much weight, despite still eating as normal, and her breathing became more and more labored.  In the last few days she struggled to get comfortable lying on her side, which was her favorite position to be in, and got tired pretty easily after little activity.  But through it all, she still wagged her tail, ate and begged for food or treats, and was the sweet dog we loved for the past 7 1/2 years. 

I am at peace with our decision to end her fight before she declined any further, as that would be too hard for us to watch.  But I miss her so much already and I don't know if its really even set in that she is gone.  I dread going to bed and not having her here or waking up in the morning without her.  She went peacefully today as my husband and I stroked her fur and told her how much we love her. 

This website has been such a wonderful resource to us since we found out she was diagnosed with OSA back in July.  Thank you all for your responses to our questions and your comments.  It has been such a big help.  It is nice to know others know what we are going through and can relate to our struggles. 

Rest in peace sweet Callie girl...you will never be forgotten!