FAREWELL FIONA

 Fiona came into rescue from a DC shelter two years ago-- she had to be shaved down because she was so matted and dirty.  

 She went to Lucinda and Roger's and we realized she had neurological issues.    So, she stayed with them.  

 She had trouble getting around, but she charmed everyone around her.  

 She dressed up for holidays...

 I think sweet Desi loaned her some outfits.    (Desi has plenty to share.)

 Fiona struggled a lot, but she kept on going.    Lucinda knew what meds she needed and did all she could for Fiona.    

 Lucinda sent me an email:   "Today we said goodbye to Fiona.   She came to us a little over 2 years ago from a shelter in DC where she was found as a stray wandering the streets.

 She had neurologic issues, but she was a happy dog.  

 She spent her time with us being spoiled and loved.

 She traveled to work with us every day and loved being a mascot.  

 She had numerous photo shoots (Desi let her share the limelight a little).  

 As her neurologic condition deteriorated, we took her to a specialist, but there was nothing else that could be done.    

  We spent her last months pampering her.

 She was handfed whatever she wanted and carried everywhere she needed to go.

 Today her brain disease progressed to the point that she could not remember how to swallow and she had difficulty breathing.  

 It broke our hearts, but it was time.   She left this world in her dad's arms.

 She deserved that after all of the love she had given us.      Adopting an older or special needs dog comes with a price, but we would (and will) do it all again, because every dog should have the chance to leave this world knowing that they are loved.  

 Desi was beside Fiona as we let her go and has not left the spot since.   They never seemed to be great buddies, but Desi is really missing her."

There have been too many losses-- four-- for Roger and Lucinda in the past two weeks.   They have taken in special needs' Pekes and have loved them so much, given them all they could possibly have.    Fiona was one of them.    She is now with Brumby, Rook, and Puji.    Our hearts go out to Roger and Lucinda-- their hearts have lost too much.    Run free, sweet girl!