Karen and Aimee Harris
In dog sitting we meet lovely souls, beautiful healing souls. This is a tale of such a soul, one that Phil and I came in contact with through our dog sitting job. We have taken care of Aimee on a few occasions, enough to fall head over heals in love with her. Aimee was a rescue dog that was adopted and cherished by her mom, Karen. She had been living on the streets and was only 9 months old when Karen adopted her. When Aimee's mom contacted us, she let us know Aimee's story and that she has separation anxiety.
Aimee was nothing short of a joy, a love and the best puppy we have ever come across. A delight in every way, we spoiled her and she entertained us. Inquisitive, loving and she was fast. We called her, White Lightening Moonshine, she loved to run.
We loved her!!!
When Phil didn't feel well......Aimee was there to take a nap with.
She was a true therapy dog in every since of the word. She helped Phil, but not only that she was her mom's best friend. Karen and her husband are on a journey of their own with his early on set dementia. Aimee was Karen's companion dog, her company and her love. Each time we got to stay with Aimee was happiness, we had another visit coming up in a couple of weeks. Phil and I were counting down the days. We brag to everyone about this wonderful puppy, this loving soul named Aimee Harris.
Then devastating news....unbelievable news....I've been crying for 24 hours news....Little Aimee got out and when she returned home was very ill. She had ingested rat poison, one that there is no antidote. Oh the agony of that news....Her mom described a horrific painful end. Why would we have poisons that we don't have an antidote for? My heart breaks for the loss of Aimee, what her beautiful mother is going through and I don't want anyone else to lose their love to such a horrendous death.
Bromethalin
While this type of mouse and rat poison sounds like some ACR types (e.g., bromadiolone, brodifacoum) This is a mouse and rat poison doesn’t have an antidote, and works causing brain swelling (e.g., cerebral edema). Clinical signs include:
While this type of mouse and rat poison sounds like some ACR types (e.g., bromadiolone, brodifacoum) This is a mouse and rat poison doesn’t have an antidote, and works causing brain swelling (e.g., cerebral edema). Clinical signs include:
- Lethargy or anxiety
- Walking drunk
- Vomiting
- Tremoring
- Seizuring
- Coma
- Death
Treatment includes inducing vomiting, administering activated charcoal, IV fluids, anti-seizure medication, muscle relaxants, and supportive care. http://www.pethealthnetwork.com
Your pet can ingest the actual poison or an animal that has ingested the poison, either way it can be lethal. Please make sure you research what you are using to kill rodents. It makes its way into the food chain, and this is a cruel way to die. If your animal ingests a poison call your vet immediately.
Karen sent a picture and a video of little Aimee, while she was sick.
Hard to look at, but sometimes you must realize how horrible this could be for an animal and their family.
(Don't watch if you are sensitive)
To Aimee, I know you will always be with us in our hearts. I hope that I can build the awareness of what using these kinds of poisons can do. Read the labels and know that sometimes other animals and humans can get to these poisons.....
To Karen we send every bit of our love, compassion and condolences
It was our privileged to know you Aimee, and I hope you are running where you are now.
You are in our hearts Aimee - always.
Thank you for your love.
To: Karen and Aimee
You filled our hearts with love.........
Linda and Phil
Linda and Phil
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