Nina died today. Last night we were at the emergency veterinarian with Nina, Jackie's senior German Shepherd. She survived breast cancer and a major intestinal surgery just a few months ago, but she suddenly stopped eating and started to vomit and poop blood. The veterinarian couldn't do much for her last night except give her subdermal fluids, take X Rays, and put her on some medications. He said to see how she was today and, if she wasn't feeling better, to consider the hard decision.
Well, today she wasn't feeling better, and Jackie knew it was time to send Nina on her way, away from the misery. She went peacefully, with Jackie, friends, and her daughter Ally around her.
We celebreated Nina's life. Jackie departed from this food strike briefly to have half a vegetarian Subway sandwich and three or four glasses of champagne. I had two glasses of champagne.
Jackie said goodbye, and she's left for the weekend. She needed to get out of the house, and she took Ally with her. I'll see her Monday, our Fresh Choice day.
Goodbye, Nina. We will remember you as the sweet old girl who put up with chickens trying to steal your food.
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