Thank you everyone, for your kind and caring words - I couldn't believe that when I checked my blog this morning, I had 19 comments - I really, really treasure the love that you showed her and all of us humans that were helping her. Everywhere in blogland, I have found tidbits about her, and I truly appreciate everyone for working so hard to spread the word about Shy Shy. Thanks A and E for all of your hard work - you were a light back in the day when I had no idea how to help Shy - and you have continued to be there to support and contribute however you could to help her. I made a list of the posts that I could find and shared them all with JH (my friend) and LU (JH's sister and Shy/Khloe's owner) - they were so touched to see how much she was loved by so many.
It seems cruel that the day after we reached our ChipIn goal for the surgery that she passed away. I had actually just talked to Dr. H (our ophthalmologist) about her appointment to check her retinas and make sure that she was still an eligible candidate and set up her surgery appointment. I came home 30 minutes later, and JH called me and told me what had happened. LU came home at lunch to let her out, and it looked like she was seizing on the couch and her gums and tongue were blue tinged. Thinking very quickly, LU gave her a bit of Karo syrup, thinking that she was having a hypoglycemic episode (related to diabetes). They took her to the ER right away, but it was just too late. I can't imagine how awful LU feels - but LU, it was not your fault and Shy/Khloe loved you so much. We all thank you for being there for her and giving her a wonderful place to live, even if just for a short time. You spoiled her like the princess she deserved to be, and I'm positive that her last month with you was the best month of her entire life. Is there a better way to go, knowing that you have a family and love by so many? I don't think so.
There must be a reason that her life was cut short and I'll hold on to the fact that she is up there in doggy heaven where she can see again and she doesn't need injections anymore. Maybe she can finally eat those tasty treats that she couldn't while here on earth. And maybe she will finally get to chase a cat... that seemed to be her life's ambition :)
As for the raffle and the ChipIn page, I will try to figure out if its possible to give the money back. The raffle ends today, so I will also be using an online radomizer (?) program to pick the winners of each item. For the money side - I'm not sure what else to do, unless we use the money to donate to a super awesome (or couple of super awesome) groups in Shy's name. That way her death and your amazing contributions will make a difference in the world. I don't have any in mind right now because I haven't had a lot of meaningful contact with rescue groups or animal-related organizations, but if we do that, I would like some sort of pit bull loving group. And hopefully one in Illinois, since that is where Shy came from.
By the way, KJ (I guess we know his name is Kyle now thanks to his post, ha ha) was very excited about writing his first blog post ever. He has been amazing, he is a wonderful, incredible man, and I am so lucky to have him in my life. Love you.
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I was one of the people who donated to Shy's fund and I just want to say that I think it would be great if you could find a cause to donate in Shy's name. Maybe to another dog who needs a similar surgery? I am so, so sorry for your loss and for Shy's family. My thoughts are with all of you. :(
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! This is one of those things were you just have to believe that there was a reason for it happening. I think donating the money to another bully rescue group would be a good idea.
ReplyDeleteI was so terribly sad to hear the new but it's wonderful that she inspired an online community to come together and show how much they care. I donated too and would love to see the money go to some other needy dogs. Have you heard about Gordon? He's got that same indomitable pitty spirit in the face of adversity and has been wagging that little tail at everyone despite the horrible chemical burns he was found with. www.onetail.org and www.trioanimalfoundation.org are working together to get him better and into a safe forever home. You can read about him on their Facebook pages or here on one of the board member's blog http://dogsinmycar.blogspot.com/2011/03/too-many-spokesdogs.html
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I agree, I think it would be wonderful to donate the funds you earned for Shy's surgery to a pittie rescue group, or to a pit who is also in great need the way Shy was. Maybe you could establish a memorial fund in memory of Shy. It would be a fitting tribute to Shy if she helped save another pittie. Thanks for pouring your heart into saving her!
ReplyDeleteAs one of the many who was honored to contribute just a small amount of money to help Shy, I would like to go on record as saying - please don't worry about getting my money back to me. It was a small amount of money, and by itself it can't do much, but combined with the donations of others, perhaps it can be put to good use elsewhere, in loving memory of Shy.
ReplyDeleteThank you for putting so much time and effort and love into ensuring that Shy had a better life, and I think she did have that, because of you. It was certainly shorter than we all would have hoped, but she knew love and good care, and a family of her own before she left this earth. So many others are not as fortunate.
I think it would be great if the money raised would go towards another pittie in need. I like Christine's suggestion of finding another pittie with a condition similar to Shy's.
ReplyDeleteI was so sad to hear this. I donated and would like to see the money go to another pittie in need or a pittie rescue if possible
ReplyDeleteAs another person who donated a small amount, I, too would like the money to go to a Pittie in need. Rescue, similar condition, or the like.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine how devastated her family must have been to find her in such a state. My heart hurts for them and for you. Hugs to you all.
BadRap is a good org - see their work at http://badrap-blog.blogspot.com/ or on their facebook page. Animal Farm Foundation is also a good org. both do their work for the pitbulls and work very hard at education about these great dogs. I am sorry to hear about Shy, it would be great to see the funds donated for another dog in need.
ReplyDeleteWe were so sad to hear this news, but we would like to see the donations that were collected for Shy/Khloe be donated to help another Pittie or two. Don't worry about getting my donation back, there will be another one out there that will need your help. Please make sure to let Shy/Khole's owners they made a very happy girl while they had her. She is running free of pain and seeing all the pretty flowers again. God Bless all you are doing. HoundDogMom (Sherri)
ReplyDeleteWe were shocked and saddened to hear about Shy. I think you're right that there must have been a reason it happened like it did.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if you've heard of Jimmy, the pit bull who had his nose cut off by a horrible person, but you might check out his blog and see if he or his friends could use a hand...
http://jimmys-journey.blogspot.com
It would be great to help another pittie in need.
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