Well, for closure to this thread, my little girl did not make it. On Sunday morning, she was in bad shape, her condition dropped dramatically over two days and there was nothing left to do. No amount of love or money could save her. She has left a huge hole in our household. It is empty without her. No little paw prints where they shouldn't be, I still close the bathroom doors to keep her out of the toilet. Making a sandwich or preparing dinner is now a peaceful and boring experience --- nothing gets stolen. She is missed more than I can express in words.