Sad news
14 March 2020
Unfortunately my beautiful girl didn't make it. I've been completely heartbroken and a total mess. Which is why the update has taken a while to write. Chloe was my special girl - sassy, independent, demanding, cheeky, and loved getting cuddles (on her terms though). I'm still crying as I write this.
The surgery started well, but then when they opened her up, they saw that it was so much worse than they had anticipated. Her liver was completely through. It wasn't just the liver lobe torsion. Her one kidney was done for as well and there were other issues. They would have had to cut away most of her liver, remove her kidney and spleen, just to give her a chance. The phone call was the worst, and I wouldn't wish it upon anyone. I had to make a decision right there and then. There was no time to think it through. Do I let her go, or should I let them remove all those organs? Her life would have consisted of continued vet visits, many medications, and not being able to do all she loved to do, and for such an independent, fierce girl her life would have been miserable. My brave Chloe fought until the end, not wanting to give in to the disease, and we did everything possible but ultimately it just wasn't enough. It wasn't her time, but life really sucks sometimes.
Rest in peace my darling Chloe. We miss you so much. The house feels so empty without you. <3