Sad news

[Marion]

My poor old dog Xena, our Rottweiler has cancer. Doc says it looks like it spread from her bones to the rest of her body. Not much hope and not much time left. She is almost 12.
He gave her pain meds ($50 per bottle) for the next 2 weeks. and now it just waiting and see how long she has left. I feel very sad right now. I knew the day was coming when we had to say goodbye to her, but I guess it just was not real. I do not want to see her suffer. I watched my dad die of cancer and there is no way I will have any one not even a dog go through this if I have anything to say about it. So now it is just a matter of time and we will have her put away. Everyone will be here for easter and we will all say goodbye and then we will see how she does from there and take it day by day. Sorry guys, I know there is much worse out there and people suffer every day , but I love my dog and today I am hurting and sad and just need to share!

[*eng*]

Marion I know that all us dog and pet lovers will relate to your feelings.A dog is man's best friend and I can't bear to think of life without ours. Thinking of you both.xxxx

[Winnie49]

Dear Marion i know too how you feel and how at home you feel about your dog, she was with your for bright your life and now she have to rest so you must have to be strong now
Sometimes we say is just a dog but is our best friend and nobody can change the love we have to our four feets friend so dear all my love for you!
baci

[CrystalInMinn]

Marion, it's a hard decision to make but you are right... no need to suffer. My heart goes out to you.

HUGS,
Crystal

[sacannon]

Oh I am so sorry Marion! I do know how it hurts. We were all so attached to my mom's dog Star and when we lost him it was like losing a member of the family. It didn't matter that he was a dog because he was more than that to us. So I truly understand and feel so bad for you. It will be good that the whole family will be there for Easter to see him.

[OnieRN]

We Are Sharing Our Heart Felt Sadness with you! I know how hard it is to have our pets so sick. Gosh these little guys are our family too! I know this is so hard for you! I will feel the same way when our sweet Buster's time come.

We love you!

[O2BNGdHope]

I feel so sad for you but look at it like this. The dog has lived a long life and it's time would soon be up anyway. This way, the Lord has given you the time to say good-bye to a very good friend of the family. It's hard to think of her not being around but maybe this way would be easier on all of you. You would still have suffered emotionally if you'd just found her somewhere but this way you can prepare yourselves for the loss. I'll be thinking of you.

[rosana brito]

OH! Now! Poor Xena, I know as Marion feels itself, these are our more amables friends, I feel very in knowing of this, nor can think as to make and as it to comfort, and also very hard this pain!

A fort hug, is not sad ok

kisses

[eye]

Awe Marion my heart goes outto you.You are doing the right thing.Bone cancer is very painful and you are wise not to let her suffer.It is heart breakin for you but that is why God has left us a spot in our brains for good ole memories and a heart so we can love.I wished I could help you Marion.You are so nice and kind and I am proud to say I know you xo.Take care.:)

[Smile]

Marion: As I read your letter I cried because it brought back the memory of our dog. She was a black lab and almost 18 years old. She was a part of our family and grew up with my son. Although we knew it was time ,I still feel a guilt. I held her head while the doctor did his job. There was no pain and she really just went to sleep. But my husband and I were a mess when we left. I remember bad times in my life when she seemed to know and would put her head on my lap. Or crawl in bed with my son (even though she wasn't allowed on the bed)...lol....But the comfort and love she gave us will always remain in our hearts. We have another dog now and love her dearly but at the same time Holly is still a lost but not forgotten part of our family. They teach us how to love with out expecting anything in return but a hug..........My prayers will be with you and your family.........xoxoxo.......Lois

[srussell]

Feel your pain Marion... we lost a Black Lab right around Christmas about 3 years ago from cancer. it happened so fast that we didn't really have any time to do anything.

You have my deepest sympathies...

[fourfoxes]

Oh, Marion, that's sad. We lost our dog just this past June from cancer. He was 12. I know exactly how you feel. This whole family was sad for days on end when we lost our Buddy. Dogs are part of the family.

[GrannyScraps]

Oh Marion, I feel so bad for you.... It's so hard to say Good-bye to our beloved friends.... but, always remember that a gentle passing is the last give of love that we can give them!!! {{hugs}}

[MaggieMae]

I'm so sorry, Marion, so sorry! It hurts so much to lose a pet. As long as she's comfortable you can enjoy being with her. My dad died from cancer, too, and I'm so glad we are allowed to help our pets on the journey. Bless you and your family - will be thinking about you.

[Marion]

Thank you all my friends for all your thoughts and sympathies!
You are the best!

[crops2dawn]

Ohhh Marion, I got the goosebumps ready this...My heart goes out to you!!! I keep on writing stuff and then erasing it, cause I just dont want to say the wrong thing... I have never lost a pet.... well, when I was little, and I dont remember. But having 2 of them now, I dread that horrid day! Please know that your in my thoughts!

[Granny]

Marion, my heart is breaking for you all. It's one of the harderst thing to go through!!! I always swear too that I will not go through it again.

I wish I could put my arms around you and confort you. I'm with you in spirit if not in person.

Hugs,

ST

[spanielmom]

My heart aches for you Marion. I had to put a cat down after 13 years and it's not easy when they are such a loving and devoted part of the family. I don't even want to think about the day when we will have to put our spaniel down. I'm glad you were able to share. Perhaps we can all share in the grief so that your heart doesn't break. I'm thinking about you all and saying prayers.

[grannywin]

I also grieve for you and your family. I think animals manage to work their way into our hearts even more than family. Continue to share your sadness with us and maybe we can bear some of it for you.

[Manatee25]

Marion, my thoughts are with you. Loosing a pet is very hard indeed. We love you and hope you comfort at this time

[GrannyScraps]

Marion, my heart is breaking for you all. It's one of the harderst thing to go through!!! I always swear too that I will not go through it again.


Amen, Granny..... I always swear that I will not go through it again, too..... I lie to myself..... seems that we just need them and the unselfish love they give us..... I have found that scrapping about loving them and having to let them go was a way to help ease my grief, maybe that will help you too, Marion!!! {{hugs}}

[lila2002]

Marion i am so sorry! this is such a hard thing to go through. but its one of those things around the corner once you have opend the door of your heart to those furry friends.
i lost my dearest cat a couple of years ago and still miss him.

wishing you strength and sending you prayers
take care

[pkdoll]

Marion my heart is breaking for you! I know how much you love your dog and how faithful he has been to not only you, but the rest of your family including all the grandchildren. I feel soooo bad for you. Please know that we all care very deeply for what happens and you are in our thoughts. Just know that you can at least say your good byes--but that certainly will not make it any easier. Take care my friend.

[wolvsie35]

Marion, my heart bleeds for you...I know how sad it can be... I lost my last dog to cancer as well...I had to let him go when I saw the pain was taking over, and I didn't want to see him suffer anymore...I will pray you get through this...Time heals the heart..((HUGS))

[Moonfairy]

Marion sorry to hear about the results from your dog.Glad you made the decision not to let her suffer to long,since they can't speak,they can't tell us in how much pain they really are.I know this is heart breaking but at least you have 12 years memories to cherish.Prayers are with you to be strong through all of this.

[mswizard]

Marion, I just now read this thread. I am So sooooo sorry to hear about your beloved dog! My thoughts and prayers are with you...losing a family member is ..well...it's unthinkable. I'm here for you!

[Pink Lollipop]

Marion,

Don't feel too sad. (Is ok to moan but not too long cos they will be sad too.) They are still watching over you in heaven like our whose beloved pets have pass on. Few months back my 2nd hamster had pass away and it takes me few weeks to get over. God bless you.

[Marion]

I have been praying that God would let me know when the time would come. This morning she got up and could not walk at all. Even her front legs would not work. She was all wobly and in pain. We called the vet and had her put down.... I feel stupid sitting here with huge crocodile tears typing away, but I miss her! I am glad she is no longer in pain and got to keep her dignity. Just thought I would let you all know. You have all been so kind, thanks!

[OnieRN]

Oh Marion,

I know you feel so bad! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

[sacannon]

Oh I am so sad for you Marion, I know how you feel. We still miss Star so much. My mom has a new dog now and that helps, but Star will always be special to us just like yours was to you! That will never change.

[Smile]

I am crying with you Marion and I send you a big hug. You have lost one of your best friends and the tears just prove the love in your heart..........xoxoxo.........god bless

[*eng*]

The most loyal and forgiving member of anyone's family has to be their dog. They never bear grudges and will always love you foever. Thinking of you Marion and dreading the day we have to make the same decision. Imagining it makes me fill up.You have wonderful memories ,no one can take those away. x

[Granny]

Ah, Marion, I'm so sorry. I hope you sit down with Jim and you both have a big glass of wine and remember the good times you had with the little one. She was so fortunate to have enjoyed a loving, kind family and to have enjoyed so many happy years.

I hope you feel the great big hugh I'm giving you...

[MaggieMae]

Marion, I am so sorry and so glad that you knew when the time had come. Your last act of kindness is the hardest! Please know that I care so much.

[twpclerk]

Oh Marion, I think we have all been through this and we all know that those crocodile tears are not silly, but are helping you to heal. I'm so sorry for your loss. HUGS!! Marion, I feel so sad for you and your family.

[O2BNGdHope]

Words just aren't enough at a time like this. Sending you a big hug as we share in your loss.

[jamiept]

Just catching up a little, tears, going out to you!

[spanielmom]

Oh Marion - don't feel silly - I'm crying too! Sending you big hugs!

[Wickel]

Thinking of you ! I borrowed your l/o for this card, hope you don't mind ;)

[eye]

I have been praying that God would let me know when the time would come. This morning she got up and could not walk at all. Even her front legs would not work. She was all wobly and in pain. We called the vet and had her put down.... I feel stupid sitting here with huge crocodile tears typing away, but I miss her! I am glad she is no longer in pain and got to keep her dignity. Just thought I would let you all know. You have all been so kind, thanks!

So sorry for your pain.Come here well I hug yah.I wish I could ease your pain.

[pkdoll]

Marion I too am mourning with you. That is so hard to do, but know that you did the right thing by your beloved pet. You will always have the memories-no one can take that away from you. Hugs going out to you.

[Marion]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! You are all such good friends. The house is so empty tonight... Granny, Jim and I just did sit down with a glass of wine as I was reading your message. How did you know?
Thanks again all!!! You are the best!!!!

[Granny]

Great minds think alike!!! Marion, don't take too long before you go out and get a new pup. I know it sounds like treason right now, but a house is not a home without a four legged creature running around, and it would be a tribute to how much your little one added to your lives.

Big hugs,

ST

[GrannyScraps]

Marion, those aren't "crocodile tears".... those are real tears of loss and sadness!!! I know how much you miss your beloved friend.... but you weren't selfish forcing her to stay with you while she was in pain.... I hope you have lots of pictures that you can scrap to help you remember all the good times!!! I'm sending big hugs to you....

[crops2dawn]

Ohhhh Marion, how sad!!!!!! My heart is breaking for ya. You certainly did the right thing, although its the hardest thing to do. Just know that she is no longer suffering. Sending ya big
{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}

Will you get another one?

[jazzieal]

Marion..so sorry about your dog..wish I could give you a big hug right now...dont feel foolish about your tears...they help to wash away some of the pain...

[wolvsie35]

Marion, my love goes out to you...This is never an easy thing...I have tears falling for you as well...I love animals, and to lose one is heart breaking...Time will help ease the pain...Love ya sweetie...

[Winnie49]

Sweetie time will help you but time never will make you forget you dog, all my love with you
baci