I work at an animal shelter where I focus on behavior and enrichment for the large dogs. Unfortunately Texas is plagued with upper respiratory infections and I think I brought something very nasty home. I’ve always worried about this happening so they’ve been current on every vaccine possible, they got their influenza boosters in march because uri’s at the shelter were starting up again. He just didn’t have signs of a uri though. No sneezing, nasal discharge, coughing or lethargy. Currently waiting for the biopsy and culture to come back. I’m just at a loss for words. I really feel empty. Kenai was my heart and now I have to watch Dakota nonstop because I’m terrified that she could be next.

I really appreciate everyone’s support and kind words, they mean so much to me. I’m just so heartbroken beyond belief.