I sat on the floor in disbelief.
Siobhan - my collie, my girl, my #1 demo dog, my coworker and friend of nearly 12 years was breathing raggedly. Her head and muzzle were swollen beyond recognition. Her eyes were glassy.
Her vital organs & all systems were shutting down. But she continued her fragmented, agonal breathing.
I had spent the last 24 hours with her, medicating her continuously to try to control her pain, and praying for a miracle.
The rattlesnake that had bitten her packmate, Trinity, had also gotten her. ... read on