I really want to say Thank you to the veterinarians and everyone that tried to save Clints life! I'm simply devastated! Clint is my beautiful boy that you might remember him from being stolen out of my daughter's front yard and the great quest we all had to get him back Or you might know him from the dog shows that sweet bubbly border Collie with a Labrador personality. To me I remember my loyal companion! His AKC name was Companion's Make My Day and every day he did! Yesterday I woke and let the dog out like every other morning. Clint went out with the old girls, when it was time for them to come in, I started walking to get Grunt she's old and wanders the yard in the mornings till I get her attention to come in. But I saw Clint lying down as I walked closer I called to him, he got up took one step and collapsed letting out a cry, that I have only heard when animals are dying. When I started to do CPR he had his head back and sucking in air, no obstructions in his airway. At that moment I thought he was having a heart attack... What to do? keep him calm and get him stable. Knowing what I know now the trust this dog had in me to relax when he literally could not breathe. I called my daughter to come help because I did not want to leave him for a second. She helped me and we get him in the car and I took him to Dr. Roberts a veterinarian I trust! If you live on the gulf cost you probably know ROBERTS SMALL ANIMAL CLINIC one of the few clinics that doesn't practice canned medicine, they have real animal knowledge and common sense. Mrs Roberts Dr.Roberts wife runs the clinic. When we got in we saw Dr. Ryan Roberts their son, he examined Clint and did some X-rays. Looking at the X-ray he saw what most veterinarians would have missed. Because he had not had any trauma that morning. But 2 years earlier he was missing for almost a month and evidently had a very significant trauma . He had a diaphragmatic hernia that had broken open Clint only had a very small portion of his lung functioning. Dr. Ryan Roberts said this is bad, I have done this survey successfully before. But In the Clinic we do not have the equipment needed to do such a delicate surgery. Mrs. Roberts was assisting, she is such a wonderful strong Lady... I really think I would have lost it if it weren't for her. Dr. Ryan Roberts not only made the referral but also called me on the way. Dr. Ryan Roberts is a brilliant Veterinarian, he is also very caring! And I am truly grateful ! When we got to Singing River Veterinary Hospital the staff was so wonderful. Dr. Teresa was very honest with me that the chances were not good but she would do everything to save him. Before they took him back for emergency surgery they gave me a moment with him... This amazing dog that had to be in such distress, sat by me and licked my hand gently, looking up to as if to reassure me. Even with Dr Teresa's heroic efforts The tear in the hematoma was so severe it was impossible to repair. I am so heartbroken but I am grateful for the time I had with Clint, and for the extra two years that God gave him back to me. He was truly a great one! And I just miss him so much. read more