My puppy girl, Millie. She was the epitome of unconditional love until the bittersweet end despite her many health issues. An email to my co-workers follows, posted here so I will not forget. May her soul be resting wherever she may be...

"Well, we took her in and she had lost another two pounds since Friday. Vet indicated that we could repeat the blood work and head in to a more aggressive treatment plan, but that may still have her in the horrible condition she was in within a couple of months. She was dehydrated too which, for a dog with kidney disease, is a huge problem as drinking extra fluids is the way they regulate themselves. Wasn't herself at all. She was pretty much catatonic all the way up to the point Mike came in to say his goodbyes and damn if she didn't stand up and wag her tail! I am glad she was able to say goodbye to me, Jayson, and Mike. Mike and I stayed with her until the end. We were both a mess. Jayson was too, but he didn't want to remember her lifeless... his last memory is her wagging her tail at all of us. I'm still pretty much beside myself but I know it'll get better in time. She is resting and no longer in pain and/or feeling badly."


Millie Senko: 9/28/02 - 1/21/14