Almost three years ago, we took in our neighbor's little dog when she became unable to care for her. The little Yorkie-****zu cross had been an apartment dog all her life and became our neighbor's when her adult children moved into a place which didn't allow pets. The little dog had never learned to play, had been fed the cheapest dog food and had numerous issues.
When she moved in, our Border Collie was wise enough to give her space and the two got along well.
About a month ago she started having fainting spells and it was discovered she was suffering from congestive heart failure. Medication relieved the fluid build up and she had a good month. This morning she was in distress and was rushed to the vet. It became apparent she was at the end of this road. Bella was laid to rest this morning with her toys and blankets under a new blue spruce tree after out Border Collie had a chance to say "goodbye ". It is going to be rough when our granddaughter gets home from school, as this happened after she got on the bus.
This part always sucks.
Goodbye, Little one.
Les