Kumbi died uexpectedly June 8 2010

[Ladybug]

Re: Kwali (ndd), Kumbi (dd) and me (Carol, ndh)

Carol,

When I said "wonderful news", I meant because "Kumbi's NOT leaving Earth - maybe a few more years", not that he has tracheal collapse. Sorry if anyone misunderstood.

Linda/Ladybug

[eileen]

Re: Kwali (ndd), Kumbi (dd) and me (Carol, ndh)

Carol,

When I said "wonderful news", I meant because "Kumbi's NOT leaving Earth - maybe a few more years", not that he has tracheal collapse. Sorry if anyone misunderstood.

Linda/Ladybug

oh Linda, I think we can ALL agree that this IS wonderful news!

I doubt anyone will misunderstand your meaning.

[Patty]

Re: Kumbi's NOT leaving Earth - maybe a few more years

Going to bed for an hour. Details later.

Carol,
I do hope you got some sleep. How are things going?
Patty

[CarolW]

Re: Kumbi died uexpectedly this morning

Kumbi died unexpectedly at 6:30 this morning. I took him to the vet anyway, compressing his chest through the drive, KNOWING it was no good because he was dead. Waited two hours till they opened, and talked to the vet on duty today, a new vet who works there part-time, Dr. Ute Mannhardt. I'd seen her around the clinic a few times - delightful person. Dr. Amanda is away at the ACVIM conference in Anaheim, but I phoned the conference center and left a message for her. No guarantee she'll get it.

Dr. Mannhardt agreed to do a quick post-mortem today.

Dr. Carla Bell had the day off, but dropped by anyway, and worked on the post-mortem with Dr. Mannhardt.

Kumbi had a liver tumor that got into his lung as well, and there were a few other things that Dr. Carla will tell me about later.

Kumbi had spent all day yesterday hospitalized for monitoring, as they tried him on a small dose of prednisone.

All the same, he coughed most of the night, and died this morning. Not one of us could have predicted this. The vets did their best, and I did my best, but we couldn't save him. Even if I'd had money for extensive diagnostics, I doubt we could have saved him; I just would have had him put down earlier.

I WILL be planning to get another dog, not a diabetic dog if I can help it, just because it costs more than I can afford. It's SO tempting to take another diabetic dog, because I have the skills! But, no way. I'll be on a search for a small dog, probably not a puppy, and this time, I may try for a dog who is very sociable with other dogs and people.

Of course, I am stunned. I'll be very busy, though, so my tears will be moderated and come slowly, as they did when I lost Kwali last 3 November (2009).

I'll still be with you all here.

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 19:42:21

[BestBuddy]

Re: Kwali (ndd), Kumbi (dd) and me (Carol, ndh)

Oh Carol,
I am so sorry. Sometimes it doesn't matter how hard we fight it is just not enough. I feel your pain and know it will come in waves that you just have to ride out. Kumbi certainly has earned his wings and there are so many waiting to greet him.
Jenny

[Joan]

Re: Kwali (ndd), Kumbi (dd) and me (Carol, ndh)

I am sitting here in tears, just imagining how you are feeling right now. Nothing I can say will make it hurt less, I know. Just know that many prayers and hugs are going out to you.

Run free little Kumbi.

Joan

[Patty]

Re: Kwali (ndd), Kumbi (dd) and me (Carol, ndh)

Carol,

I am so very sorry to hear about Kumbi. My heart is broken for you. You devoted all of your time, energy, resources and love that you had to give. It was apparent in every one of your posts.

God Speed sweet Kumbi.

Patty

[Dollydog]

Re: Kwali (ndd), Kumbi (dd) and me (Carol, ndh)

Oh Carol, I'm so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you....you worked so hard to keep him and he was such a little trooper! It's been such a short time since Kwali passed away.
Rest in peace dear sweet Kumbi....you've earned it.
(((HUGS))) for you Carol,
Jo-Ann & my Dollydog angel & Victoria

[k9diabetes]

Re: Kumbi died uexpectedly this morning

Carol... I'm so very sorry. No one was a more dedicated diabetes parent. It is especially hard after losing Kwali not so long ago. I know that Kumbi was a wonderful blessing in your life and you in his.

Natalie

[CoolGram]

Re: Kumbi died uexpectedly this morning

Dear Carol,

I am so so sorry to hear this news of Kumbi's passing. I've been checking back to this site all day, waiting for news, but fearful of what I might read.

I wish with all my heart that I could find some words that would give you comfort. I do want to say though, that even though I haven't known you for a very long time, I knew you well enough to know that you were absolutely the best and most devoted mom to Kumbi that you could possibly have been.

I'm sending you a warm hug, and will keep you in my prayers.

Carolyn

[CarolW]

Re: Kumbi died uexpectedly this morning

Dear forum buddies all,

Thanks for all your good thoughts and your good wishes. It's going to be hard. I've been through this numbers of times before. Doesn't make it any easier! I know many of you have lost dogs as well, and those of you who haven't may feel even worse pain for others than those of us who HAVE!

Let your imaginations not run wild! Kumbi, of course, will live in my heart as long as I live.

I'm going through that first stage - expecting to see him on his bed, checking to find out where he is, listening for him, and so forth.

It's lucky I have large tasks ahead of me, as those will help assuage the pain some. In the end, though, we just have to travel the road.

I'll be reading here every day, I hope! doG willing and the creek don't rise! Do keep up all your good work with your diabetic dogs!

With lots of love, hugs, and thanks!

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 22:24:45

[Noodle]

Re: Kumbi died uexpectedly this morning

Carol, it's just heartbreaking to find your post about Kumbi. He could not have been more loved and cared for and was fortunate to have you in his life...and he in yours I'm sure. You gave Kumbi & Kwali a wonderful home. The next dog to enter your life will be one fortunate pup.

Love, hugs, and a huge smooch from Noodle.

[diggydog]

Re: Kumbi died uexpectedly this morning

Carol,

I am so very sorry to hear your news. What a brave little dog kumbi was.
Take care of you.

Hugs xx

[Ladybug]

Re: Kumbi died uexpectedly this morning

Dear Carol,

I'm so sorry...words escape me at the moment. Take care of yourself.

Linda/Ladybug

[eileen]

Re: Kumbi died uexpectedly this morning

Carol,

I'm so sorry to read this news....my heart goes out to you.

hugs