We lost our sweet Vickie Mia yesterday, Monday, March 28th. She left this world with Sher, Harriette, and Wendy at her side. We were able to give our little paraplegic rat terrier a wonderful life these past three years, but as her back legs atrophied and she became increasingly fragile, there was no choice but to spare her from protruding bones and infection. Vickie adored her Mama Sher and only wanted to be with her. Sher tended to Vickie’s special needs with love and care.
Vickie had been adopted from a vendor at Miami International Airport who had found her wandering there. Her new parents brought her home and loved her, and when Vickie was disabled by a fall down the stairs, they did everything they could, including surgery to make her well. But it was not meant to be. When their full-time employment precluded them from giving her the care she needed, Vickie became a Sanctuary resident.
Run free over the Bridge dear girl. You will always be loved and remembered.
–Mama Harriette