 To the Magic Bullet Fund In loving memory of Chloe and to help other dogs survive cancer  |
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Paid
$1062.08
Donations:
$70.00
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| In July 2006, Chloe
was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She needed chemotherapy to help her
fight it. In February Chloe was doing well in chemo, with few or no
side effects, but then she began to have difficulty breathing...her
lungs were becoming filled with fluid. Chloe had chest taps periodically, but when it became necessary too often, Jacie knew that her beautiful girl could no longer fight. The Magic Bullet Fund is very sad to say farewell to Chloe. I extend my deepest sympathies to Jacie, her loving mom. Laurie Kaplan |
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After a seven month fight against ovarian cancer, Chloe
showed the first real signs of any discomfort,
and as I held her while "Dr. Jenny" did another chest tap, I
realized that it was time for me to consider that the cancer may be
taking over. I wrote to Laurie (The Magic Bullet Fund) to update
her on Chloe's condition and to share my mixed emotions and she
very wisely advised me that Chloe would let me know when it was "time."
That Tuesday night, Chloe had a difficult time breathing while lying
down to sleep and I made the decision to take her to "Dr Jenny" on
Thursday so she would not be in pain. Wednesday, Chloe was in excellent
spirits as we took the day off and relaxed in the sun, played for
a bit, got brushed, took photos, went for a ride in the car
(where she proudly held her head out the window), visited some of
her friends, went for a short walk by the ocean and shared lots of hugs
& kisses. My sweet, loving, dedicated, intelligent, beautiful,
funny, shiny, playful and thoughtful best friend did in fact choose her
time - at the end of our perfect day together doing all the things
she loved. Chloe passed at home in my arms Wednesday evening,
February 8, 2006 while I whispered in her ear over and over "You're
a good
girl and I love you."
I thank God for the privilege of
being owned by Chloe for the (all too short) time that He allowed.
Chloe taught me many lessons and I am better for having known her. I
have made many wonderful and cherished friends through Chloe. Friends
that have offered their love and support, such
as Dr. Jenny Schiebert and Shadowridge Veterinary Clinic, Auntie
Karen, "Big Daddy", "Uncle Rob" and "Auntie Laurie" Kaplan and The
Magic Bullet Fund ~ without their love and support, Chloe would
not have had the rich and healthy life that she did.
Thank you and may God bless you and your "Angels"-
Jacie, Chloe, Simon and Hannah