A sad day for us!

Hey guys!
A said day for us. Those of you that know me, know we have a beautiful pug named Miss Gertrude and a rottweiller named Josie. Josie has been around for 9 years and was a wonderful dog. She has suffered from seizures the past 8 and it's been really rough on us. Lots of extra care is needed for a dog like this. Many nights spent awake while we help her through her seizures, stroking her, telling her it's o.k....Josie passed away today. She was fine all week, but then I came home on friday, and I found her lying on her side and unable to get up.....We took her to the vet, put IV's in her, gave her steroids in her legs, but she still couldn't get up. Apparently, The seizures cut off blood circulation to her brain and made her unable to stand. Making the tough decision was one of the harder things we've ever had to do...She was alert in her mind, but not her body. They say they are just pets, but anyone who has had a dog or cat, or any other animal for an extended period of time knows otherwise. I'm really sad right now, so is Steph. We did all we could, but know it's probably better for Josie in the long run. I did not post more pictures of Josie and I regret that. I know no one will feel the same way we do, but I wanted to thank Westpark Animal Hospital for helping us out so much and being so comforting..Josie is in a better place and no more pain..Sorry for the down blog, but I feel better typing it
Thanks!
Glenn


