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05-30-2011, 11:58 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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RIP Atlanta
Atlanta came to us a short 5 years ago. We originally purchased her for her bloodlines, but soon found out that she was suffering from 3rd stage heart-worm @ the young age of 2 years old. Although our vet advised us to put her to sleep I didn't have the heart to take her life. When she first came to us she was way under socialized and was scared of every noise and people including myself. Once we found out that she had untreatable 3rd stage heart-worm I decided that as long as our other guys in the house were protected that she had as much rights to be in here with all of us. Soon she began to trust only myself and I could say that she really know what love was about as she gave me 5 loving years and received the same from Cathy and I. She always greeted me after being at work or out of the house with a big smile on her face all the time and always showing affection whether it was laying in my lap on the couch or at my feet. Although knowing this day would slowly creep up on us some day I never showed it to her. Even tonight after she ate her diner she came and laid at my feet where soon I discovered her to be having problems breathing. This girl had taught me so much about unconditional love that no other one of our dogs had. Today I watch her give Cathy a hug which she had always done with me, but until now haven't seen her do with Cathy. I made a comment saying that she has finally accepted Cathy as she had me a while back.
Altanta passed away at 9:39pm last night where she was most comfortable, at my feet close to me. I held her while she took her last few breaths. She will be missed terribly and am grateful for our short time together. So my girl until we meet again go run and tell Rena and Ben that we love and miss them as they will be there waiting to bring you across 
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05-30-2011, 12:04 PM
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I am so sorry - what a preventable tragedy! Heartworms......
Run free Atlanta.... Lee
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05-30-2011, 12:15 PM
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Location: Washington
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Chuck, I was very sad to read this on FB. At least she is not in any pain. She is with Ben and Rena now waiting for the rest of her family.
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05-30-2011, 12:21 PM
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Location: The UK
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Your girl sounded like such a sweetie, So sorry for your loss..
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05-30-2011, 12:24 PM
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Location: Kings Illinois
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Thanks Kendra, Lee you are so right about this disease and that we received her at the young age of 2, we then knew that she was never given preventative. Had she been able to take treatment for the heart-worms I would have had it done.
Cathy and I were laughing this morning about when she came to us and that I would have to put a leash on her to get her into the house due to all her fear, Then she bonded with us and soon all her fears slowly went away.
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05-30-2011, 01:13 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Kingston, IL
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What a pretty girl she was, I am so sorry for your loss. It is heartbreaking that she had such a preventable condition. Bless you for giving her a chance to shine and show her what love was all about.
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05-30-2011, 03:04 PM
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Location: Central CA
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Hugs and hang in there. I'm so sorry the time finally did come. She was lucky to have your love and patience when she needed it most.
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