07/23/2026
It's with an EXTREMELY heavy heart I post this update. As mentioned I took all to the vet. Babies got the all clear, but Butters needed IV meds/fluids. I expected this and was fully on board with that. When it came time for pick up, I received a call back letting me know that Butters passed away. She had some retained placenta, which caused an infection. These things sneak up and can happen so quickly, that by the time you can act, they're already critical. My family is absolutely devastated. Bubs came back to me (she's from my line) and I was going to guardianship her. She instantly fit in with the pack and very quickly decided Shaun was her person. For two years, we got her goofy, squargly, happy, gentle personality. I cannot explain how not hearing her ra rawr bark (ALWAYS two, never one or more ) or to be pestered to throw the damn ball she was absolutely obsessed with again is breaking my soul. The amazing care team at Lakeside Veterinary Clinic is something I cannot appreciate, compliment or recommend enough. They've seen me ugly cry more than any other humans. Bubs and her angel baby will be cremated together. The rest of her beans are still doing well, and taking to bottle feeds very well, but I remain very guarded as there are increased risks also. As of right now Nella has stepped up as their foster mom, and I'm hoping we can get one of the nursing ween mom's in my circle to start feeding them. Until then it's bottle feedings for me.
