Allow me a moment of self-pity - Page 2

Mersha · ‎03-10-2010

Suzy, I am so sorry to hear of Cody's cancer diagnosis.

I had the exact thing happen to my Golden Retriever, Cody also, several years ago. He had a cancerous growth removed from his mouth but it was feared that the cancer had spread.

We also saw the doggy oncologist and decided to forego the chemotherapy so he could enjoy what time he had left.

He grew up with my grandchildren and always loved when they came to visit. He enjoyed those cool days when he could lie in the yard and bark at the random squirrels or rabbits that ran by.

In time, his health began to fail and we knew it was time to say goodbye. It is one of the hardest things you will have to do. It is the price one pays for loving them so much.

Enjoy the time you have with Cody and know that you and your family gave him a wonderful life.

"My desire to be well informed is currently at odds with my desire to remain sane."

Renata22 · ‎03-16-2010

Oh I'm so sorry. It's so hard to go through this. We've been through the cancer diagnosis twice, once for our sweet beagle and once for our precious shephard. We tried to cherish every day as long as they had any quality of life. When it was time, we knew.

I'm so glad your baby has so much love. Thank you for sharing your pain. You'll be in my prayers.

Luvtuna · ‎04-21-2015

I am so very sorry that you are going through this difficult time. We've been there and I know how hard it is. Take comfort in knowing what a good life you have given to Cody.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

@suzyQ3 I am so sorry your family and Cody have to go through this. I think you are doing the right thing by making him comfortable the best way you can and let nature take it's course.

Cody was fortunate to have adopted a wonderful family. I am sure you will make him as comfortable as possible before he has to say goodbye. Thank you for loving him and being a good caregiver. God bless.

PamfromCT · ‎05-22-2014

I am so very sorry for Cody and for you, the family who loves her so much. You gave her a wonderful life, and I know she loves you as much as you love her. This is such a hard time.

Been there, and my heart goes out to you.

bootsanne · ‎01-21-2011

@Carmie @suzyQ3 Carmie you said it so well. Your Cody had wonderful parents and you're doing the right thing by not doing the chemotherapy. A relative of mine took his beloved 17 year old cat to a specialty hospital near me. The cancer-stricken cat underwent chemo and radiation plus the trauma of a 5 hour round trip. The kitty only lived a very short time after this treatment. I hope our 4-legged treasures know how much we love them and don't want them to suffer.

goldensrbest · ‎03-10-2010

I am just so sorry ,been there many times, take this time to shower him with love ,treats and anything your baby wants.

When you lose some one you L~O~V~E, that Memory of them, becomes a TREASURE.

Misplaced Parisian · ‎07-21-2015

@suzyQ3 There are no words...I wish I could say something to help ease your situation, but I cannot. I am thinking of and sending love to all of you.

suzyQ3 · ‎03-09-2010

I wasn't sure at first about opening up here; I don't know why. But now I know that I needed to hear voices and thoughts other than my own. I am grateful to be in such compassionate company as I try to process what we've be been dealt here so out of the blue.

Yes, she is 13, and that is pretty up there for a relatively big dog. But I swear, no one ever believes that she is not a young dog -- hardly any gray, quick and eager, and still interested in squirrels.

~Who in the world am I? Ah, that's the great puzzle~ Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland

Jinlei · ‎07-25-2010

I am so sorry to hear this SuzyQ3. Our very first dog, a Shar Pei got lymphoma. We took him to IU vet school to have the cancer staged, and we decided to do chemotherapy. He was such a trooper, 16 weeks of chemotherapy once a week. After it was all said and done, he only got two months out of all that, and the lymphoma was back. Needless to say, my husband and I were devastated. We also decided we would never put our dogs thru that if it should ever come up again. Our next two Shar Pei's also developed cancer and we made them as comfortable as possible and spoiled them rotten. I hated to make the decision of when it was the end. In fact, I still cry about it when I think of them. It is a difficult thing to live through. My thoughts are with you and enjoy your doggie for as long as you have left. Sending good thoughts to you.