With broken hearts, we share the devastating news that our sweet foster Stick has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Stick went in for a routine dental and sadly, passed away soon after. It appears she suffered an embolism – a rare complication that is sudden, tragic, and impossible to predict.
Though her time with her foster family was short, it was full of affection and playfulness. This was Stick’s foster family’s very first time opening their home to a dog in need. While they were unsure of what the experience would bring, it quickly became clear: they had gained a new family member, one full of unconditional love. Stick’s bond with her foster sister, Aggy, was instant and beautiful, and the girls quickly became best friends.
Stick was a gentle soul, full of quiet joy. A small roll in the grass, a toy by her side, and a snuggly blanket were all she needed to feel happy. Her foster parents proudly watched her health improve with a change in medication, and her personality blossom – especially with a little help from her foster sister Aggy, who showed her how to “dog.” In videos her foster mom would share, you could hear her heartfelt adoration watching Stick doing the simplest of things – it’s clear the love ran deep, as does her loss.
Her foster dad says, “She was our little girl,” and all of us at BTRC are so grateful that Stick was surrounded by so much kindness and care until her very last breath. To Stick’s foster family, and to her family before, we are so sorry for your loss.
Run free, Stick. You will be remembered always. ❤️
We asked her to pose for a picture for her big debut, but she was too busy exploring all the new toys in her foster home to stop and say cheese (but something tells us if we asked her to EAT cheese, it would be a different story!).
This 7-year-old girl is as adorable as her name (chosen by her tiny human sibling). Stick’s family experienced an unexpected change in life circumstances, and she was left alone for longer periods than her family thought was fair. With the hope of finding a home where she wouldn’t be on her own so frequently, BTRC was contacted to help.
Stick has Addison’s disease, which means her body doesn’t produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. This might also be contributing to her skin issues. We look forward to her first vet appointment so we can learn how to best manage her health, as we know when properly treated, dogs with Addison’s can live normal lives.
With a foster family that is home often, Stick is enjoying lots of attention, and her BT foster sister is showing her the ropes. So far, Stick knows where the best pee spots are in the yard and where the sweet spot is on the couch – the one that gets the most sun rays.
We look forward to learning more about this sweet girl and will be sure to update you soon!
Stick is being fostered in Fall River, NS, and is not ready for adoption.
