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Or sign-in if you have an account.Cia Edmonds has updated her Facebook page with this image. Photo by Cialater /FacebookCia Edmonds, the mother of 12-year-old Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor Maya Gebala, has lost her dog.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorThe mother of two, who posts on social media under the name “Cia Later,” recently changed her Facebook cover photo and profile picture to include images of what looks to be a small French bulldog, along with a sad story.“I’m sorry I didn’t fix that fence my boy,” she begins in the recent post. “He was unfortunately too good at escaping. A small town boy, didn’t know a city.”She adds: “I brought him to the hospital to see Maya, almost everyday. Yesterday though, I brought maya home to us. We were throwing a ball for him in the back yard, then in a second, he was gone…. Within minutes, he was hit by a car.”She adds thanks to a woman who stopped, saying: “It isn’t your fault, thank you for showing compassion. He was just a little guy, and his injuries were bigger. I sat with him last night, and rubbed his ears, while he fell asleep for good….Bye little man. We’ll miss you. I hope you’re running free now, with nothing to hold you back.”Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againMaya has been undergoing treatment at B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver since she was shot by Jesse Van Rootselaar, 18, during a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on Feb. 10 this year. Six people were killed at a school and two others in the shooter’s home during the attack.Last month Maya’s father, David Gebala, wrote that her condition had improved enough that she was able to leave the hospital for a day out at a nearby botanical garden. His update in a Facebook post included a collection of photos showing the girl at Bloedel Conservatory.Around the same time, her mother shared news that Maya’s condition had been improving steadily and that she had started communicating with the use of a tablet.“In the past week or so, Maya had made some incredible strides,” her mom wrote. “It just clicked. Her responses, her reactions. I made her a ‘yes/no’ button set she’s learned to use. I found an app on her iPad for non verbal communications. She’s learned to be more deliberate with that as well.”Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.