Maty Elder
March 22, 1996 - September 15th, 2004
We lost our dear sweet Maty, "meepies" very suddenly to hemangiosarcoma. She went for her favourite walk and swim in the river here in Calgary. She loved to swim and chase after the splashes in the water. She was full of life that morning, little did I know, hours later, she would be gone.
Maty collapsed at the edge of the water and had a seizure. I thought for sure she would be okay, the vet can make her better......I rushed her home, she worsened.....Maty was very cold, and couldn't get up to walk for more than a few steps... I could see it in her eyes, she was in trouble and we rushed her to the vet.
Still thinking, Maty just needs some medical intervention, but I thought she would be okay. She was so healthy and wasn't ever sick....
The ultrasound on her heart showed that there was a tumour, the size of a baseball. It had ruptured, and she had fluid around her pericardium. We went through all the options, but the outlook was grim. Maty was so peaceful the entire time - she maintained her dignity through it all, never motioning to get up. I held her in my arms as she was put to sleep....I felt her take her last beautiful breath of air.....it felt like mine too....part of me left with her.....
My heart broke when we had to put her down. I never thought in a million years, that I wouldn't take her home from this trip to the vet. My heart is so heavy with tears, the pain and emptiness I feel can't fit words. Maty was so beautiful - as all goldens are - she was a member of our family.
We are better people for having her in our lives - she taught us so much - unconditional love, loyalty and her legacy of life will be with us eternally. We will see you again Maty.
Eternally,
Judie, Brad, Emily
George and Sherry