12/23/2025
As the day winds down, I want to post a very emotional and personal tribute to a wonderful family.
Heaven gained two angels on Friday. Two beautiful souls who have been amazing companions to their human counterparts are no longer suffering
I met Alice Lee and Stephannie Lee in 2010, on an emergency basis with a kife threatening situation
We all kept positive thoughts, and were as proactive as possble in his care, and he pulled through
Since then , I have treated Gizmo for that and recently severe liver disease
His soul brother, jagger, and I crossed paths with aging gracefully, and we had been managing severe heart disease and CHF for years successfully.
On Thursday evening, jagger developed catastrophic CHF and was rushed in.
By Friday, it was evident that there was no more we could do for him and his heart had finally collapsed.
Jagger was Steph’s first childhood pet.
The heart wrenching decision was made to put him to sleep as he was struggling despite all treatment efforts.
We had a long family talk, and the family also decided that Gizmo should not be without his brother of 16 years, as his liver and QOL were failing. I absolutely agreedand supported their decision based in kindess and love, with emparhy for Jagger and Gizmo, over a little nore time with their humans
They were so bonded that one would not survive without the other
So Friday, I had to help two beautiful souls cross the rainbow bridge, together.
They will be joined in their spirits, as they were joined in mortal and delicate life.
They are some of the kindest people who have been with me since 2010, as several others have.
These two little ones have always held a place in my heart and are deeply engrained there, as they are in the dedicated staff who adored them as well.
Elizabeth Apaka. Sara young
The sadness and void of losing that first pet, especially, makes my heart hurt for Steph, and this family has absolutely ALWAYS done right by their beloved furry companions.
Always kind, always compassionate, and always supportive , and I am blessed to call them my friends
We love you and miss you Jagger and Gizzie.
You are the last of the OG from 2010. One of our first new hospital clients along with Cynthia Haden and Orlando Gonzalez and Fran Sullivan Treas Melanie Treas Harden and several others ; all amazing genuine kind hearted empathetic people
I am so thankful to have joined them in their journey of life, and to have been able to help them
❤️🩹❤️🩹🐾
Dr. Brandwajn and the staff at All 4 paws veterinary hospital
