Grieving
Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 6:43PM 
We just lost Adele's smallest girl. She initially looked and acted fine, but never ate as well as the rest of the litter. Where her siblings ate twice each feeding she would only eat once. At first I thought she was just going to be a tiny one.
Yesterday she developed stomach distention and stopped eating. It is looking like her gut needed a little more time to mature. With Adele being sick before delivery and losing fluids it played a part, I am sure and most likely due to where she was implanted. It is hard, but it is reality. Some puppies no matter how hard you try are simply not capatible with life.
She passed away peacefully in my arms. I carried her close to my heart all day.
We apologize to Brewer's dad who arrived just after the loss.
Needless to say we are all dealing with the loss here, but rejoice that the rest of the pups are doing so well. They are gaining like crazy - 1oz a day. They are healthy and attempting crawling already.
Reader Comments (24)
Oh, so sorry and sad to hear this. I thought they were all doing so well. My heart goes out to all of you and to Adele. Bigs hugs to all! Xoxo
Thanks. She was just a tad off from day one. I knew either she had tummy issues or was going to be small. I had to let it play out with the assistance of our vet. No need to make you worry before we knew which. My vet already took me for an emotional ride re: Adele. I couldn't do that to all of you.
It was better on my watch then Dennis'. But still this one hit me so very hard. Can't stop crying.
I am going to have to remortgage the house with these vet bills. Poor Adelie. She said her goodbyes.
The rest of the pups are fat, eating and active. I do not even have a concern with them. Plus the vet says the rest are quite healthy but I knew that.
My heart just breaks for you. So happy you were with her all the way through.
Yes. Glad it was me instead of Nathan and Dennis. Having a very stiff drink of gin and tonic.
Hugs to all , we know how much you care.
Oh, I am so very, very sad to read this!! My heart goes out to you and Nathan and Dennis and of course Adele!!
Was it the pup that the vet originally thought was too large when xrayed?
I hope the gin and tonic makes you feel a little better!
Ruth and Katie
No, this was the smallest.
Thank you!!
I'm so sad to hear this. My hearts breaking for everyone at Talemakers. Big hugs to all of you.
Oh no!
So sorry for your loss.
Hope Adele will adjust to losing one of her pups?
So very sad. Z
I'm deeply sorry to hear this, Darlah. All I can say is that heaven got another angel today. After I read what you wrote, I took Ines into my arms and I kisses her like crazy. Please know my thoughts are with all of you.
Darlah, so sorry to hear this. It breaks my heart when you lose one early, so I can only imagine how you must be feeling.
The time has come I think you know
the Lord is calling so I must go
I love you so much; I wish it wasn't so
I wish I could stay; I don't want to go
You're the best family a dog ever had
so kind and gentle never mean or mad
I'll never forget the day that we met
I was so lucky to become your pup
You opened your door and showed me your heart
I'll never forget you; we'll never part
You loved me and cared for me over the days
you taught me everything and took away my fears
The Lord is calling now I must go
but before I go I want you to know
I know it hurts to lose a pup
but I'll always be with you even to the end
(Modified from poem of John Quealy)
Darlah, I'm deeply sorry that you are hurting
Please know that we are all giving you a virtual hug
So sorry for your loss, our love to all. X
I am so very sorry Darlah. It must have happened just after I left.
We are all grieving the loss of this precious puppy along with you.
I'm so sad for your loss. Hugs to all of you.
So very sorry for the loss of this precious little pup.
My heart goes out to everyone in the family.
So, so sad. My tears are making the screen very blurry.
Thank you... Feeling guilty that the worrying is gone. Just transitioned to sadness - if that makes sense.
Sherry: It happened after you left and just before Michael arrived for Brewer. Want to say the dogs LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that shake and wobble and make noise toy. They love the puppets and I have such fine toys to share with the pups and the adults. It's like a birthday to them. So appreciative!
Oh Darlah, I just read this. You know, all our dogs passed in our arms. Even Rudy who we rushed to the Emergency Vet passed just before I passed him to the Vet Tech. That is the way it should be, they can feel the love, we all know that. You gave her the finest care but it was just not meant to be. Thank you so much for all the caring you show to all the dogs, pups and adults. You are truly incredible. Big hugs from Ed, I, Patches and Radar 😢
I am sorry to read about the loss of the puppy. They are so precious. My thoughts are with you.
It is hard when you have others that need attention. But I do know she was comfortable up against me and was so till she passed. You have to remember I went through this recently with Emmy's pup. With each death it is I that is with the dogs with the exception of Wasabi. Nathan says his goodbyes and prefers to see them alive. Wasabi killed him for weeks. Usually he has to go to the car while I remain. Neither is wrong. My feelings is my emotions is secondary to their perceived comfort till the end.
She did not cry. She just passed. It was extremely difficult as with each breeding, they would not be without our decisions (with the exception of Saffron). So, we carry the weight even though one can't control life. She was not meant to be. Perhaps she would have if Adele didn't get sick, didn't lose her water weight, was in a different horn but its not healthy playing the could have, should have game. It is what it is. Although it hurts deeply I am richer for spending my time with the pups.
Now she is in peace and I get to spend quality time with the healthy nurturing to be all they are meant to be.
Bless you Darlah, you are really special.
Such heartbreaking news ! I feel so badly for all of you.
Hi Darlah, Nathan and everyone at Talemaker, I am so sorry for your loss
We are all so sorry for your loss. Hugs to all of you.