Bad News

ggregu
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edited September 2016 in Your Pets #1

I've found out today that one of my lovely little Westies has a massive tumour in her intestine. The vet says it's not operable so we are looking at keeping her happy and pain free for as long as she has left. 

we've  had a great summer in the van in Cornwall but I never imagined it would be her last...

So sad.

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  • huskydog
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    edited September 2016 #2

    This is one of the down sides of pet ownership ,and I have been through it, so I know your pain,

    just be positive in that you have given her your best ,

  • moulesy
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    edited September 2016 #3

    Very sorry to hear your news. We've been there ourselves. All you can do is enjoy the rest of the time you have left together. You will know when the time comes to make that hard decision we are all faced with.

    Will be thinking of you.

  • spk
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    edited September 2016 #4

     you still have her so chin up.

  • ggregu
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    edited September 2016 #5

    Thanks for all your kind words. It's been a really difficult day. These are my second pair of Westies over the last 20 years so Ive had to make the difficult decision twice before but it doesn't get any easier. As SPK says I still have her at the moment.

    Gill

  • briantimber
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    edited September 2016 #6

    I think we all feel for you as most of us have been in very similar situations in the past. Life is tough, make the most of the time you have left and think positive. It's horrible, but unavoidable sadly.....Cool

  • Pliers
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    edited September 2016 #7

    Ggregu, awful news, we've been there, too, and know just what you're going through. Thoughts are with you.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited September 2016 #8

    Thoughts are with you ggregu, been there ourselves, more than once. Treasure the time you have, never easy.

  • Rubytuesday
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    edited September 2016 #9

    Heartbreaking Don't cry, she knows you love her and won't let her suffer ,

    here's wishing you have her for sometime yet.  Thinking of you 

  • EmilysDad
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    edited September 2016 #10

    Such sad news Don't cry 

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited September 2016 #11

    ggregu, such a poignant post, sad that you are going thru this again. As you can see you have support aplenty from fellow Dog lovers who've suffered the same as you have, me included. It never stops us from needing our Canine family members around us. We
    know the years we have with them will be so special & enjoyable that the thought of losing them will be denied by us for many, many years. I agree with others, enjoy your time together for as long as you can. You will make the decision to say goodbye at the
    right time, a Dog lover is one that puts the Dogs interests first-you are doing just that. My thoughts will be with you too.

  • ggregu
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    edited September 2016 #12

    Wow! You have all blown me away with your expressions of support. Thank you so much.

    Its difficult to believe that the dog who is rolling around on her back in the garden has this vile thing inside her. 

    Thanks for your kind thoughts everyone. X

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited September 2016 #13

    I've been through this myself recently, Ggregu, and still find it difficult to talk about. Be strong for your dog. There is some consolation at the end in knowing you've saved your dear dog from unnecessary suffering.

  • ggregu
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    edited September 2016 #14

    At least she enjoyed a wonderful 5 week holiday in your beautiful county over the summer Tinwheeler!

  • DSB
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    edited September 2016 #15

    Really sorry to hear this news ggregu. 

    David 

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited September 2016 #16

    At least she enjoyed a wonderful 5 week holiday in your beautiful county over the summer Tinwheeler!

    I'm glad to hear you have happy memories of that time.

  • KASTARIS
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    edited September 2016 #17

    Sorry to hear the sad news ggregu. We love them so much it hurts like hell when they get sick. Its coming up to a year since we lost ours with cancer. Everyone on here was so kind in their thoughts and helped a great deal. They told me I'd know when the
    time would come to say goodbye and they were right.  Enjoy your happy days together and all the great memories of the life you shared. X

  • ggregu
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    edited September 2016 #18

    Kastaris I remember your posts as I was away in the van at the time. I hope that time has been a great healer for you. Thank you for your kind words, they are much appreciated.

    Gill

  • KASTARIS
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    edited September 2016 #19

    Your welcome Gill..my thoughts are with you. X

    Kas

  • IanH
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    edited September 2016 #20

    So sorry to hear your sad news, Ggregu.

    Westies have such a lovely temperament and are always curious about what's going on.

    Enjoy your time with her and I'm sure you'll make sure that she enjoys herself and isn't in pain.

  • Kerry Watkins
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    edited September 2016 #21

    Oh such sad news. Our thoughts go out to you. We know how you are feeling as our 2 year old Labradoodle has lymphoma. Andrea and Kerry

  • Canenriot
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    edited September 2016 #22

    My heart goes out to you , I have had to make that heart breaking decision today for my boy and it hurts . 

  • ggregu
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    edited January 2017 #23

    My poor little girl has finally left us today. I'm utterly devastated but am glad that she is now at peace. 

    She had a lovely Christmas and New Year which she wasn't expected to make...

    She got to see all the people who love her one more time.

  • Metheven
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    edited January 2017 #24

    Very sad to read this 'ggregu', as one who has loved our dogs over the years and hurting at their passing I sympathize.

  • JillwithaJay
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    edited January 2017 #25

    Really sorry to hear your news but you've given her a happy life and done your best for her.

     

  • ggregu
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    edited January 2017 #26

    Thanks for your kind thoughts and sympathy. It doesn't get any easier how ever many times I do it. I am so grateful to my lovely vet who came to the house and was so gentle and loving in what she did.

    Vets really are very special people.

    Gill x

  • Kennine
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    edited January 2017 #27

    Sorry to hear of your loss GGregu. Dogs become so much part of the family and are sadly missed when they are no longer there. 

    K

  • moulesy
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    edited January 2017 #28

    So sorry to hear this news Gill. It's never easy when you have to make that final decision. But you will always have wonderful memories of your times together and so nice that you were with her and at home when the end came.

    Will be thinking of you.

  • Pliers
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    edited January 2017 #29

    Gill, so sorry to hear of your awful loss. We've been there too, and know just how you're feeling. Thoughts are with you. 

    😥😢😥

     

     

  • ggregu
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    edited January 2017 #30

    Thank you for your kind words and sympathy. She's left a huge gap in our lives but memories help to fill this.

    caravan won't be the same without her sitting on the front chest looking out of the window!

    Gill

  • Kerry Watkins
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    edited January 2017 #31

    Oh no that is such dreadful news. Our hearts go out to you all.

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