05/30/2026
This isn't the news we wanted.
Harley's full work-up yesterday revealed he has a collapsed trachea. Any stress, even just walking a few steps, causes his trachea to nearly close completely. Miniatures are prone to this condition, and we couldn't find any trauma or specific cause. The veterinary team took radiographs, performed an ultrasound, and scoped him. Surgery has a very poor prognosis and is not recommended; just the stress of it could be fatal.
We knew his breathing was a sign of something very serious, but hoped it was something treatable that could at least give him more time.
We'll call on Monday to make the appointment to lay him to rest.
Our hearts are broken, and we are so sad we didn't have more time to show him how good life can be. We will give him the best life we can until we say goodbye.
We are thankful the Sheriff's office rescued him from that situation, and he didn't suffer and die alone and forgotten in that pasture.
Sometimes all we can do is give them peace and end their suffering.