May. 30th, 2009 at 6:52 PM
2008 ARWNY Akita Fun Day 6 by =WolfSilverOak on deviantART
In Rachel's own words...
And on a less happy personal note, Faia - my old VKH, mammary cancer adoptee from the Lorber situation in 2005 - has been very ill and having lots of problems for the past 3 weeks. She is home today after spending nearly 20 days at the clinic on all sorts of IVs and meds for a weekend of spoiling and then she will be crossing the Bridge on Tuesday. She is 14.5 years old near as anyone can figure - lived with VKH (no eyes) for who knows how long and with mammary cancer in her lungs for at least 4.5 years. She has fought the good fight for 4 years longer than anyone thought she would or could - am always amazed by that Akita spirit. She has definitely taught me many things not the least of which is that there is no such thing as handicapped dog b/c no matter what problem they have -- they have no idea they are not normal and live their lives accordingly! No matter how late it comes one is never ready but am struggling to make it a very happy weekend for her. Lots of yummy meals in the works over the weekend!
I am honored to have met you, Faia. Give Dante my love when you see her.
Faia will pass on, June2nd, 2009, at the age of 14.5 years, +/-, the same age as Dante was.
mood: 
depressed
depressed