My beloved Shelby

[Hoosier]

Yesterday we had to say goodbye to our beloved Shelby. She was not just a dog she was my baby. I had to spoon feed her just like you would a baby for the last 4 years of her life so she would eat her food with enzyme. She meant more to me than words can express. Her brother was laid to rest just this past July 25 less than 4 months ago and now my beloved baby girl. Shelby was only 9 years old. Aug 1-2019 to November 19-2019
When we got Shelby she was skinny and I said I have to take her to save her. She always had something wrong with her from ear infections to skin infections battling yeast and diarrhea a lot. When she was almost 5 she got really sick and lost some weight and had really bad diarrhea. Switching foods did not seem to help, but I found this forum that I can truly say saved her life. I learned so much from here and did everything I that was suggested and Shelby gained weight and got to 117 lbs. She was doing great. She was the best companion and was so funny. She brought us so much joy and love. She was the sweetest dog and so smart too. We had to spell words at times so she wouldn't know but she caught on and knew what some words spelled meant. She knew we loved her and we knew she loved us. She loved to paly ball and loved her orange chuck it the best not the blue on the orange one. She always greeted us everyone we came in the door no matter if we were gone for 5 minutes or 2 hours. She was always glad to see us. She loved to chase the squirrels and cats and did not like the dogs next door. She loved to bark at them to let them know it too. I did get my last kiss from her and she willingly gave it to me and licked my hand. I miss her more than I can express.
She will always be in my heart and she will and could never be replaced. Mommy loves you baby girl forever.

[jilbert57]

Sheila, I am so sorry you had to let Shelby go. It is such a hard thing to do. It sounds like she had a great sense of humor. Thank you for sharing her life with us.
God speed Shelby❤

Jill

[Sadie'sMom]

Sheila:

My heart breaks for the loss of your beloved Shelby and her brother. I can't imagine losing two fur babies so close together. I, too, have always loved our dogs like they were my children. Every day our pups teach us the value lesson of how to love unconditionally no matter what. I am sure Shelby loved and appreciated you so much because you saved her. Because of you she thrived and obviously had a wonderful, fun filled life. What an amazing act of unselfishness on your part to spoon feed her for as long as you did. You saved her....and she saved you.

Prayers to you as you grieve your loss. God speed Shelby - you were loved.

Lisa

[Madelon]

Oh Sheila, I am so so so so sorry. I remember when you first came on to the forum and the struggles you went through with the allergies. Shelby knew you loved her beyond measure and would do anything for her, which you did. Run free sweet Shelby.

[Jean]

hi Sheila

our pets are our family and as I have no children, more so

I am so with you here I lost my Kara aged 9 years 10 months this May and it hurts like hell

this forum was my saviour when she was diagnosed at 14 months old, and I will always be eternally in their debt

much love from across the water


Jeanxxxx

[Barb]

Sheila, I am so sorry to read of your loss of Shelby. You have been such a good "mum" to her.

There is no pain quite like losing our beloved pups. They truly take a piece of our hearts with them. But the emptiness we feel can become the space where their light shines through to us. May it guide you toward healing. We walk the path with you.

Barb

[Tuckaboo Pam]

Sheila, I am so sorry. She is in heaven now, where all dogs are good dogs, and all have homes, where there are fields full of squirrels to chase, and where the angels all have dog biscuits, which they feed her any time she wants. Sometimes you may feel her near, and that is because she has come back to check on you. I'm sure she'll bring her brother along, too. Take care of yourself---Pam