In Memory of Versailles

It is with heavy heart that we bid fare-thee-well to FBRN Foster Dog Versailles. At the tender age of a year and a half, Sy was surrendered to us by his owners who were financially and emotionally exhausted by Sy's complex assortment of physical ailments that caused him to regurgitate his food, have difficulty breathing, and seemingly waste away before their eyes.Despite several veterinary recommendations that he be put down immediately, we took Versailles to a special care foster home in Southern California where he was able to see the best specialists. He enjoyed his time there and was happy and affectionate despite his troubles. Everyone loved his sweet ways and distinctive "Marty Feldman" eyes. Versailles was a charmer. Alas, the specialists concluded that he was suffering from a laryngeal and tracheal collapse. The only possible action would have been a permanent tracheotomy which would have resulted in an inevitable outcome of death by pneumonia.Versailles deserved a kinder and gentler end than that, so wrapped in his foster mom's arms, he quietly bade the world goodbye. We are glad we were able to know him, and love him, and tried our best to help him. He was worthy, and he had those goofy eyes. We'll never forget Versailles, and we are grateful to all those who endeavored to help him in his quest for a better life.