Farewell to Nala

Last week, Nala stopped eating, and I took her to the emergency vet in Kirkland. She had minor ear infections, but also had a very high temperature.  I took her home for a couple of days, but she got more lethargic as the week progressed, so we took her in on Thursday night back to the animal emergency hospital.  They discovered an inoperable tumor and internal bleeding.

Dr. Kissinger made her as comfortable as possible, and Nala made a valiant effort to survive.  We visited her several times a day Friday and Saturday, and she was alert and was able to walk slowly.

Friday night and Saturday morning, we met Dave and Kaila at the hospital to say our goodbyes.  We brought in her favorite blanket and biscuits, and spent several hours reliving her life and playing with her and holding her.  She reached out with her paw and put it on my hand like she often did to let me know she loved me.

Saturday afternoon, we made arrangements to let her go.  We held her while Dr. McGough put her to sleep.  It was very peaceful, and we will miss her terribly.