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What are your dog(s) names and ages:: Rio - Rest in Peace my little angel May 23,1996 - June 28, 2008 , Oliver -9

What is your dog's breed? (If you have more than one dog, please list a name followed by breed.): Maltese : )

About Me:: Love dogs in particular Maltese. Some people say I spoil my pooches too much.
I would do anything for my Oliver and Rio. I'm sometimes called the Maltese Mom !

What is one thing your dog does that reminds you to open your heart and love more deeply?: Rio and Oliver always have a happy face when I come home and make me smile no matter what. Rio is a very special Maltese. At 2 he had a blood disease and wouldn't eat, the vet thought he would not survive. He proved everyone wrong and bounced back after not eating for three weeks. When he was 8 he was paralyzed and could not walk. An operation was an option but would not guarantee he would make it. The vet suggested home therapy. Little Rio could not walk but he managed for a few months and before you knew it he was walking again. Unfortunately, a month after his recovery he was diagnosed with Mitral Valve Disease ( a heart condition). We took him to the cardiologist and Rio's survival rate was 1%. He had a heart murmur, ruptured chord and the disease. We thought we would lose Rio. The cardiologist said it didn't look good. Rio started taking medication and 3 years later he is still here. Now Rio has doggie senility but with medication he is doing well. RIO IS A MIRACLE DOG. Oliver my other Maltese takes care of Rio...so I am blessed to have both in my life. On June 28, 2008 at 5:15am Rio passed away in my arms. I had a beautiful funeral for him and he is buried in a fabulous back yard with trees and flowers, Above Rio's grave is his marker and a ceramic figurine of St Francis of Assisi. Bless my little amazing Rio. He will forever be in my heart.

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At 6:24pm on August 20th, 2008, Maggi said…: Thanks. He's my furry boyfriend...at least my husband tells everyone that. Yours are great too!!

At 11:43am on August 20th, 2008, Kara said…: I still have not had you added as a friend. So go to my site and hit "add as friend' and I will accept you. You need to go to my page to do it.
:)
Kara

At 5:28am on August 16th, 2008, vanessa said…: Thank you for the message. I just looked at what you said about your babies, I was so sad to read about Rio. But you are right he is with each day. I would love to put more pictures of my girls on here if I knew how to do it. I will ask someone. take care

At 9:59am on August 13th, 2008, Kara said…: It did not work, ask to be my friend and I will accept you.

Kara

At 3:17pm on August 12th, 2008, Kara said…: I asked to for a friend request from you on the 9th. Apparently I can not ask again. So look back to that date and see if there is a request and click on accept. If this does not work, go to my site and ask to be my friend and I will accept you.

Does that help?

Kara

At 12:59pm on August 12th, 2008, Kara said…: I will ask you to be my friend, it will contact you and you must say "accept". I just found out this way myself! So if you want to be someones friend ask them, from friend request, then they can accept you. I have already asked you once if I could be your friend, but it did not go threw because you need to click on accept. I will try it again.
I hope this helps, I had to learn on my own. :)

Kara

At 10:19am on August 12th, 2008, Kara said…: Your pictures are great and remind me so much of my grandfather's two Maltese dogs, his are both 12 years old.

Today is a bit hard. The cough suppressant is not working as well today or last night. I was up until 2:30 AM watching him. He did okay, just starting to cough now and has a deep cough that has some mucus in it. His respirations are increasing. Just tells me the tumor is getting larger and harder for him to breathe, it was already the size of an orange. He was not coughing at all earlier with the meds, I was surprized at that.

I imagine when it goes bad it will happen fast. I will not let him suffer. He still seems happy, not in any pain, just starting to cough. He has lost a total of 13 pounds, he only weighs 40 lbs right now. He is eating, I think the cancer is just wearing him out, he is so skinny. I opted for no Chemo as nothing could be done to save him, only hopefully extend his life a little, they were not even sure it would work at $500.00 one time a week. I did chemo with so many kids as a RN I opted not too, makes you too sick. They say it is not as hard on dogs, but dogs just do not complain as much, so I would not do that to him. He is on continuous pain and cough meds for comfort, and prayers. He deserved to go out a happy dog, so I just finished a little play and laughing with him. It is so hard to stay positive for him all the time. When I have to I cry, I can't hide it all from him, he is too smart.

Just praying he can breathe off of the one lung for awhile.

Kara

At 7:05am on August 11th, 2008, Maltese Mom said…: Went to visit Rio's grave. This is the first time that I have seen it with the granite stone marker. Seeing this made his demise final.
Oliver ran to the site - its like he knows Rio is there. I cleaned the marker and talked to Rio. I still can't believe my little guy is gone. Its like I have to pinch myself to realize that Rio is no longer with us. Rio mommie loves you and will never forget you.

At 2:45pm on August 8th, 2008, Kara said…: Thank you.

That helps me so much, I just want him happy and comfortable.
He just alerted me for an attack, and showing not many signs but weak and loosing so much weight. He is on pain meds and cough suppresents everyday.

This group has been almost therapy for me.
Not all people understand how much grief a death of a pet can cost someone.

I will accept all the prayers that can come!

Kara

At 10:05am on August 8th, 2008, Maltese Mom said…: Its been a month 1/2 since my sweet Rio passed to Rainbow Bridge. Each day brings a beloved memory of Rio and sometimes I shed a tear other times I smile and thank God for the time Rio and I had together. Life is full of cycles and it was time for Rio to rest. He is in good hands now and that brings me comfort. He will never be forgotten and he will always have a special place in my heart.

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