With the end of summer, school vacation was over and it was time to increase our work load. I contacted the Lake Avenue Elementary School in Saratoga Springs and was advised that Casey, Sally, and I, would be part of the program, as soon as we could be scheduled. I also contacted the Maple Avenue Middle School in Saratoga Springs and was told that Casey, Kirsten, and I, were included in their plans.
On Monday afternoon, September 30th, Casey and I were at our usual job at Saratoga Bridges. It was on this occasion that Casey turned down carrots. You have to understand that Casey rejecting food is a real rarity. I can't say that it hadn't happened before, but previously Casey had made a hog of herself at the previous job, and was just too full to eat.
Several things happened Tuesday morning, that set off alarms. Casey was unable to get up from the floor without my assistance. Also, and this is really unheard of, Casey turned down breakfast. My home healthcare worker was present that morning, and we both commented that Casey seemed wider(bloated) than usual.
I called a taxi and took Casey to the vet. The vet listened to her heart and did an ultra-sound on her. The ultra-sound showed that she had a large tumor on her liver and listening with the stethoscope, revealed an arrhythmic heartbeat. The vet, who was familiar with and fond of Casey, said to me, "You have a very sick dog." At that point I made a decision which pained me greatly, but I'm sure was correct. Casey was euthanized on 10/1/14 and subsequently cremated.
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