Bad News with Lolly

Just got back from the vet and we heard some very bad news. Lolly's heart's right valve is not closing properly and it's a birth defect. Since it's the right side of the heart, it is pretty much impossible to treat. She is only 8 weeks old and her heart is already enlarged. The vet says she will go into heart failure within a year and within 6 months she will start getting very sick. We are completely devastated and don't know what to do. The breeder is going to take Lolly back and let her live with her mommy for however much time she has left. Sorry if i am a bit incoherent but this is just too sad...what should we do now...took us so long to finally bring home the perfect puppy and now this. We are completely heartbroken.
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I am so sorry to hear the bad news.
I am so very sorry! :ghug:
I'm so very sorry.

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Cindy
Words escape me and that never happens. Jen and I are beyond sorry.

Vance & Jen
That is such sad news. Although she has only been with you a short while, I am sure you are already completely in love with her-she is such an adorable girl. :ghug:
I am so sorry, very sad :ghug:
That's just awful, I'm so sorry! :(
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So very sorry....... :ghug: :ghug:
I'm so sorry you're going through this :(
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:ghug: :ghug: :ghug: So sorry! :pupeyes:
Oh I am so terribly sorry. I wish there was something we could say to make it better. :cry:
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so sorry.... :(
I'm so sorry for what you are going through right now :cry: Give Lolly extra cuddles from all of us here on the forum. :ghug:
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I'm sorry. Such sad news.
Lisa Frankie and Mattie
I'm so sorry.

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I'm so, so sorry for both you and your dear Lolly. :( :ghug:
That is sad news. :cry:

Great BIG :ghug: :ghug: to you and Lolly.
I am so sorry. :ghug:
I'm so very sorry.

:ghug: To you and Lolly .
So very sorry to hear about Lolly. :(



Magda
I'm so sorry this is happening to you and Lolly. Hugs to both of you.
Oh, how very sad.... Sorry to hear this.

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:hearts: Big hugs to you and Lolly girl. :hearts: I'm so very sorry :(
Very sorry to hear this.
Such devastating news! I hope she is comforted in being returned to her momma. I hope that the breeder does actually live up to that promise and let's her enjoy whatever time she has remaining. Poor pup. I can imagine the grief you are feeling and my heart goes out to you.
oh no this is so sad for you and your family so very sorry :ghug:
My heart is breaking for you and Lolly :hearts: :hearts: :hearts: :hearts: :hearts:
Oh, no :( I'm so sorry. :ghug: :ghug: :ghug:

Kristine
This is horrible news. :(
Any chance of getting a second opinion?
We are so very sorry to hear this. Virtual hugs and support to you all.
Oh no, I am so very sorry.
Hugs,
Robin
Thanks so much everyone. It's really not anyone's fault. We did the research found a good breeder and both parents and all Lolly's siblings are healthy. I guess this is just a freak case. We are going to bring Lolly back this weekend and the breeder has promised to make sure that Lolly lives a happy life. What do you guys suggest we do in the meantime? How do we go home to an empty crate? Even my cat has bonded with Lolly. They love to play with each other and take naps together.
Obviously, everyone here feels that you'd prolly like another puppy and would be willing to help if that is your wish. If it is, you should first check with your breeder to see if they have any leads for you. If not, let the community know your wishes. You're in a great family here...

Vance
I'm so sorry for both of you.

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This is terrible news. I am so sorry.

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Laurie and Oscar
I am so very sorry :cry: :cry: I hope the breeder lives up to their promise and allows Lolly to live with her Momma for the time she has....No words will make you feel better but here are some hugs :ghug:

As far as what to do with the crate, etc...put it away for now so you don't have to look at it every day...store everything in a safe place and feel free to grieve...Its okay to cry..is there any way the breeder would pay the health bills and Lolly can stay with you? Would that make you feel better to keep Lolly for the short time she has...something to think about....If the breeder is willing to take her back and not resell her, I assume she will refund your money as well, she should be willing to do all of that yet let you keep her if that is what you want...

Sending my thoughts and prayers to you and Lolly.....
This is just terrible news. I imagine the breeder will honor your contract and provide you with another puppy.

So sorry to hear about your sad news??
I'm so sorry for this devastating news.
:ghug: to you and Lolly-pup
I can't stop thinking of you guys. I hope that you are getting comfort knowing that Lolly was and is so well loved, by both you and her breeder, not to mention all of us on the forum who have fallen for her sweet face!
Loved her name such a pretty baby and am so sorry to hear the news, just heartbreaking :ghug:
oh bless her. I am so very sorry that this is such sad news. Your family must be devastated. I hope that Lolly has a happy(albeit short) life reunited with her Mum. She is such a cute bundle of fun. Please keep us updated and dont disappear we are all here for you. Hugs to you all....xxx Cuddles for little Lolly xx
Go bears. Rachel.....just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and hoping that things are getting a little better. :ghug:
I am so sorry to hear about Lolly. That is such a heartbreaking situation to endure.

Allow yourself time to grieve and move forward with whatever works for you.
:( How terribly heartbreaking for you and the breeder, Im so so sorry:( hugs to you xx
So very very sorry. :ghug:
Been away and just saw this thread. So sorry hear this. Prayers sent.
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