An autopsy is supposed to be forthcoming. Noone really knows right now why she died. Obviously she had a compromised immune system. There are those who question whether she should have been moved when she was. She had only been given a clean bill of health from the vet in Harnett County on Monday and moved from NC to TX on Friday.
Transportation is stressful on animals and is probably more so on sick animals.
Stress is known to affect the immune system adversely. It is a shame that Duchess' life had to end so young. Maybe, however, those in North Carolina and the rest of the United States can now see that we have a long way to go to protecting our companion animals. We need to fight for tougher laws and penalties against animal abusers. Please take up the torch for those like Duchess.