Our cherished Aleya~Chayley died 6 hours after having a botched (elective) c-section
performed. We were new to breeding, actually sooner than planned as we did not intend for
Mavryck to breed Aleya at this heat cycle. Her pregnancy went well – she was happy, healthy
and had apparently “read the book”. In our “heart of heart’s”, we know she could have
naturally whelped this litter and would have been able to raise her litter. Sadly, she was
robbed of this experience. In hindsight, we know we were coerced into following vet’s advice
for consenting to an elective c-section for Aleya by a vet who played on the special bond of a
family with their cherished family companion. Four precious puppies were whelped, within 2
hours we were leaving the vet clinic with Aleya and her litter and 6 hours later, Aleya~Chayley
hemorrhaged to death in my arms after purging a huge gush of blood from her mouth.

Her spirit prompted me to carry on for the sake of her litter. Within 24 hours one of the
puppies joined Aleya in Paradise, “Rainbow Bridge”. This was Aleya’s first litter and she was
so, so excited and happy. We know she would have been such a superb momma to her
babies and with one joining her she could fulfill that wish.

Our gratitude is extended to Niki & Fred Fuhr, D’Vine Papillons, for generously sending their
Japanese Chin bitch who had just finished weaning a litter of her own, Meredith; to be our
litter’s surrogate “Angel of Mercy”. She was shipped all the way from Kansas for this special
mission. Upon her arrival, and my seeking Aleya’s blessings on this arrangement, she and I,
along with my sister; Missie, joined forces and brought the remaining 3 puppies through.
Aleya’s spirit was finally at peace.

While Meredith’s milk supply was not sufficient, her mothering skills were wonderful.

These beautiful babies of Aleya’s are all loving life today.
We are grateful to each of the extended Karyzma Families which have brought these special
butterflies into
their hearts and home and clearly love them so.

Aleya’s Legacy Lives On… As does her sweet spirit

Moral: Breeding is not for the faint of heart.

Karyzma’s Olivia Dawn Shine’n Bright As The Sun

July 16, 2007 ~ August 9, 2007

Olivia~Dawn's Wish
Keep your halo polished
Share your favorite things with others
Plant a garden for the butterflies
Say something nice to someone everyday
Be patient with those who don't fly as fast as you do
Talk to the plants to help them grow
Always tell the truth
Think good thoughts
Sprinkle a little stardust wherever you go...

'Till we meet again...
rest peacefully my
special little cherub

Heaven's the place where all the dogs
you've ever loved come to greet you!
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