I haven't posted in a while - (been very busy with my new baby girl), but I just wanted to share with you all that the time has come for my family to say goodbye to our sweet Bella. Bella has been sick with a staph infection for several months now, and no antibiotics or other treatments we've tried are clearing it up. We've had biopsies, and test after test. Recent bloodwork shows that her body is shutting down, and she is clearly suffering. Our hearts are broken, but we know it's time. We will be going tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.
Bella came to live with us almost 6 years ago when she was 2 years old. While we did not adopt her from a rescue group, she did come from a home where she was being treated terribly. She has given us more joy and more laughs than I ever thought a dog could. She loved everybody she met (just not other dogs). I had hoped that she would get well and be able to enjoy the newest member of my family. Sadly, that's just not meant to be.
If you could keep us in your thoughts tomorrow, we'd sure appreciate it. I honestly don't feel like I have the strength to do this, but I know I have to. It was just be selfish otherwise, and I love her too much to let her suffer any longer.
xoxo
Oh, what a sweetheart she is! ((( Hugs ))) & prayers! soo sorry!
((((Kim))))
I'm so very sorry. Many thoughts & prayers for you.
Rest in Peace Bella.
Dawn~Stryker~Jayda
So sorry!
RIP Bella.
sweet, sweet bella.....kim
we are so sorry you've had to make this decision. thanks to you, your girl knows and will always have love. she will be your Angel, and watch over you and the new little one until you are together once again. she is ALWAYS in your heart.
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Prayers for You & Bella
Kim,
My prayers for you & Bella & your family.
~Amy
I'm so sorry to hear about Bella...
such a difficult decision, but know you are doing the best thing for your beloved girl
Kim, I'm so very sorry
theis is one of the hardest thing any of us will ever have to do.
This world is not conclusion;
A sequel stands beyond,
Invisible, as music,
But positive, as sound.
Sherryl, Onslow and Buttercup
So, so sorry Kim
I have always loved Bella. I am sure the pain is deep now, but she will be free of pain and running like a puppy again. Dignity is sometimes hard to give when your heart doesn't want to give her up, but you've definatley made the right decision.
Hugs to you and your family.
Kim, I'm so sorry to hear this
My heart goes out to you and you will most definitely be in my thoughts.
Sending lots of prayers and hugs.
"I love Ozzy"
Karen and Ozzy
so very sorry........
kim i am so very sorry. please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers. rest in sweet peace beautiful girl.......
I am so so sorry
Bella looks so sweet.
Hurley 2-1-08
So sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry to hear about Bella. Our thoughts and good wishes are with you.
so very sorry you and your family are facing this...
you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Beth & Jasper
Kim I am so sorry
for your loss with Bella, she had a wonderful life with you and lucky you found her. thankyou
Kim... our hearts are with you today....
With all our heart, we wish you a day where you see your Bella in peace, and free of pain. I hope the happy times you had with sweet Bella will comfort you and your family.
Lots of love, and lots of hugs from us today. If you need anything, just ask.
So sorry to hear this...
Prayers are on the way.. RIP Bella, your a beautiful girl!
Suse & Lulu
I am so sorry for your loss...
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time...
Kim
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I am so sorry Kim
I am so sorry to hear about Bella.
Elke & Rocco
Love & Peace
Is youz my mommy?
So very sorry
Go in peace Bella. Know that the right thing to do, isn't always the one we would prefer.
Perserverance isn't a long race.
It's a series of short races,
ran one after the other.
-In memory of Casper
I am feeling so very sorry for you BOTH....
Be Strong for Bella...she needs you more than ever tomorrow...much love to you all and my loving thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Andrea, Ruby, Lola and Jigger
XXOO
Wow..
I had no idea a staph infection could not be cured. That's so sad... and she's only eight. Very sad.
Godspeed, Bella.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
heartbroken....
Kim, I am so sorry to see this. I saw some posts on Facebook but came on to BDW to find out what was going on and am utterly heartbroken!
Prayers are with you at this time. It is the hardest thing to do but you have to for Bella.
Sending prayers and good thoughts so that tomorrow everyone will be at peace knowing Bella is not suffering anymore and is in a place where she will never know sickness again.
RIP Sweet pretty Bella!
Sending my sincere sympathy...
I'm so sorry.
Oh no, Kim!
I am so so sorry
My heart is broken for you & your family.
Many prayers and much love coming your way...
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...
Kelly and The Carverbullies
www.carverbulls.com
Having to say goodbye.................
I am so very, very sorry that you have to make this difficult decision. I will be praying & thinking of you & Bella. Try to stay strong, because; this is the final "Gift of Love" you can give your beloved Bella.
so very sorry...............
and my prayers are with you.
I am so sorry.
Our hearts are with you.
Woof!
(((KIM)))
Oh Sweetie, I am so sorry you are having to go through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Bella and your family tomorrow.
Andre'a
~ Soon to be Momma of Frodo by rescue adoption in May!!
Kim, I'm so sorry...
it is such a hard decision to make and so heartbreaking. Give Bella lots of love tonight.
Kathy, Ollie and Chester
Very sad to hear this...
So sad to hear about Bella, I will miss seeing pictures of that special girl. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim, Bella will be missed....
Much love coming your way, tonight and tomorrow and in the days to come. If you need a shoulder, I'm here.
Cathy Miller
My life is full of bull.
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Oh no, oh Kim... I"m so sorry.
How awful. I'm so very sorry. What a sad decision you have to make.
You are in my thoughts... lots and lots of love coming your way.
Julia
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Sending lots and lots prayers to Bella
I hope the kindest angels of all escort across the rainbow bridge and into the meadows of heaven.
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sorry to hear about Bella..
will keep you and her in my thought tomorrow
sometimes is a hard decision but she will be out pain then..
hold your head high..you are making the right decision
So sorry you're having to endure this.
My prayers are with you for the strength to get through this. Bella will always be there through memories.
Oh no!
I am so sorry.
Cathy
when she first came home
so sorry...
hugs to you and Bella...you love her so much..I'm very sorry she couldnt get better
much bully love~Christine, Dupree, Marley and Savannah
So very sorry to hear about your Bella
It is the hardest thing to do, yet the most unselfish. If you can look at her and see how many days out of the week are bad vs good, and they outweigh the good, then the time has come, hold her, kiss her and tell her how much you love her. Please try and be strong for her as she will feel your pain and sadnes. She is going to a better place where she will run and play with all hr bully buddies who are waiting to welcome her . God bless her and your family at this terrible time.
Sweet friend, I am so sorry about Bella girl.
Kim, I can't tell you how very sorry I am. I know the loss will be tremendous to you, but she had SUCH a wonderful life with you. She will feel so much better though in Heaven. And she has lots of good friends just waiting for her...I bet Isabella will show her the ropes (and where the treats are kept!) in no time:-)
I am here Lady. I will be praying for you...have been now for some time, ya know....Lots of love to you Kim.
Amy and Sophia
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm sure that she made as big a difference in your life as you did in hers.
Kim, I am so sorry
I know how hard this is for you. Sending you big hugs.
Janice
I am sorry
I am so sorry to hear this, Winston sends wet sloppy kisses to you and your family. Again I am very sorry.
Oh, Kim...............
We are so sorry to hear the news. It sounds like a good, long relationship you've had and we know Bella was well loved and taken care of with you and your fam. Rest, sweet Bella. Run free and suffer no more. You were loved more than you know.
Oh, Kim...
I am so sorry you guys have had to make such a difficult decision for your sweet girl. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Safe journey to the Bridge, Bella.
Olivia/Kano/Q-Ball