Today's Blog Post is dedicated to my dog Aura, who passed away from a Brain Disease today at the young age of 3 years old. Those who have pets can understand the impact on ones life a pet makes. They become part of your family, your best friend.
From the moment I got Aura, she held a special place in my heart. Originally I had got her for my dad to help him deal with the loss of my grandmother. I drove over 2 hours each way to get Aura from a small town north of Kitchener. As soon as I put her in my arms, I knew I found my best friend. I brought her home and my dad fell in love with her as well. We decided to call her Aura because of her good "Aura" about her and energy. Unfortunately my dad passed away 2 weeks later. So here it was, just Aura and I...all we had was each other.
Through all the rough times she was always there for me, and I for her. Times when I would come home upset, or crying she would always comfort me and help me get through it. We also shared so many good memories, going to Woofstock, play dates with other dogs, movie nights, cottage getaways together, car rides, play times... anywhere I could bring her I would. When she started to get sick end of September, it just broke my heart. I slowly saw this wonderful spirit deteriorate but despite it all still kept her good spirit and had a smile on her face. Here I was in the position that she needed me and knew without a doubt I would do everything I could to help her, through MRIs, extensive testing and everything I wanted to be there for her just like she was there for me. And while I sat at home crying about how much she had to go through and how heartbreaking it was, she still managed to get up and try to lick the tears off my face.
When she had a seizure at home a couple days ago was horrible seeing her go through that especially since she was doing so well. I rushed her to the hospital where she could get the care she needed. One of the last memories I have with her was seeing her in emergency on IV. Once she saw me she managed to get up enough strength to lift her head and give me a kiss on the face, I gave her a kiss too and she passed out again. I will always remember that moment with her forever. Then comes today... when I was told she could come home this morning but needed a bit of TLC I was so happy. Couldn’t wait to bring her home. However just when I got to the hospital she had another seizure, one she was unable to recover from. Unfortunately the brain disease she was suffering from had taken its toll. So many emotions surround me as I think about the wonderful dog and friend she will always be to me and hoping that wherever she is in heaven that shes no longer in pain, running around playing frisbee and enjoying herself, knowing I will always be thinking of her and how she touched my life.
I also want to send a special thank you to those that have supported both Aura and I through this illness: Toronto Emergency Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Huska, Dr. Cutler, My work and all our friends (both 2 legged and 4 legged). Your support and prayers got us though this very difficult time.
Through all the rough times she was always there for me, and I for her. Times when I would come home upset, or crying she would always comfort me and help me get through it. We also shared so many good memories, going to Woofstock, play dates with other dogs, movie nights, cottage getaways together, car rides, play times... anywhere I could bring her I would. When she started to get sick end of September, it just broke my heart. I slowly saw this wonderful spirit deteriorate but despite it all still kept her good spirit and had a smile on her face. Here I was in the position that she needed me and knew without a doubt I would do everything I could to help her, through MRIs, extensive testing and everything I wanted to be there for her just like she was there for me. And while I sat at home crying about how much she had to go through and how heartbreaking it was, she still managed to get up and try to lick the tears off my face.
When she had a seizure at home a couple days ago was horrible seeing her go through that especially since she was doing so well. I rushed her to the hospital where she could get the care she needed. One of the last memories I have with her was seeing her in emergency on IV. Once she saw me she managed to get up enough strength to lift her head and give me a kiss on the face, I gave her a kiss too and she passed out again. I will always remember that moment with her forever. Then comes today... when I was told she could come home this morning but needed a bit of TLC I was so happy. Couldn’t wait to bring her home. However just when I got to the hospital she had another seizure, one she was unable to recover from. Unfortunately the brain disease she was suffering from had taken its toll. So many emotions surround me as I think about the wonderful dog and friend she will always be to me and hoping that wherever she is in heaven that shes no longer in pain, running around playing frisbee and enjoying herself, knowing I will always be thinking of her and how she touched my life.
I also want to send a special thank you to those that have supported both Aura and I through this illness: Toronto Emergency Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Huska, Dr. Cutler, My work and all our friends (both 2 legged and 4 legged). Your support and prayers got us though this very difficult time.
