Terry

Saturday, 9:31 pm

By Kate

Oct

06

2007

Terry continued to go downhill until she went into a coma early this afternoon. Her kidneys and liver shut down and finally, her heart. She died this evening at 7:26. She roused oh-so-briefly before she shuddered her last breath. I think she saw me, but who really knows. My poor beautiful girl is gone.

I still don’t know what happened. Or why. How does a dog go from vibrant and healthy to gone in two and a half days? I just don’t understand how that could happen. Because no one can tell me a cause. It’s hard to accept that.

I don’t know what else to say, really. Our Terry was such a sweetheart. Always gentle, never cross. And loving and full of mischief. She never failed to amuse even when I was madder than heck at her. She had a sense of humor, that’s for sure. And an enormous heart that included everyone she met. She was such an integral part of the family. I can’t believe she’s gone so suddenly. The house feels horribly empty without her. My heart does, too. She deserves more than these few words, but I think that’s the best I can do right now. I miss her so.