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[Warrior2022]

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@Mistic wrote:

I don't know where to start...  Everything is going wrong.  Heart rate up.  Labs are off the chart, and in the wrong directions.  Ultrasound showed two spots, not sure if it is the C word or not till more testing in the am.  The only thing that they are sure of is that "something" set all this in motion, and it hit him like a speeding train.  How does a Dog go from one day to being fine, and the next the train hits at full speed?  I've had a dog with cancer, and it comes slowly, not all this at once like this, and this bad.  Specialist Vet said it is possible that the vaccines turned his system into overdrive, and set all of this in motion, but there is no test to prove it.  I feel so guilty.  I contemplated only getting the Rabies shot, as he is in his own yard only, doesn't go anywhere, no dog parks, etc.  BUT we have a neighbor with a ton of Ferel cats that they let run wild, and they do get into our fenced yard.  I was afraid that he could catch something from them, so I said yes to the other vaccines.  He is almost finished with his red blood cell transfusion, and will get platelets next thing tonight.  Then it is a kind of wait till final word on the two spots.  I'm not looking for a pity party for one, but my heart is broken.  I know he is a Dog, not a person, but he has given me so much comfort since I lost my Dad in February, and lost my Son Andrews God-Father last month,who was like the Brother that I never had.  Thank you for listening.  I just had to let it out and write it down.  TY 

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Awe, he's not just a dog!  He is your baby!  Prayers for you all.!

[Mistic]

Phoenix is coming home this afternoon.  Nothing left to do.  He needs to be surrounded with the people who love him, and in his own home.  Not in a kennel at the Vets Hospital.  The Vet has changed all his meds, comfort meds, etc, to liquid and/or pill form.  He is still walking, and not in pain, and will be able to go outside and lay in the grass if he wants to.  His own bed.  His own blankets.  And he can have "anything" he wants to eat, if/when he feels up to it.  

This is going to be so hard, but it is what is best for him.  We did everything we could do.  The Vets at both Hospitals did everything they could do.  His body just did not respond.  I can't fix it, but I can make sure that his last days are as good as possible for him.  He deserves that.  

Another Heartfelt Thank You, To All Of You Here.  Such Kind And Caring People.  

[geezerette]

@Mistic

I am so sorry about your beloved Phoenix.  Please do not feel guilty about this.  You did everything you thought best and continue to do so. He is where he would want to be now—with you.🐾💔

[NickNack]

I'm very sad for you and Phoenix.  You did everything you could for him, and he knows how much you love him.  I'll keep up the prayers and good thoughts for a peaceful passing.

[doxie1]

@Mistic

My heart aches for the sorrow that you are experiencing. It is never easy to lose a pet since they seem to carve chunks out of our hearts.Try to remind yourself of all of the great memories that you have because of Phoenix.  There is a part of me that is happy that he had you. He had you for all of these years and you have gone above and beyond with providing care for him. I am happy that you had eachother but wish it could have been longer!

Be kind to yourself.

doxie

[denisemb]

I am so sorry to hear about Phoenix. Even though I didn't post I've been sending good thoughts.  Now I will pray for you to have the strength to get through this.

These glorious aanimals are not "just pets".  They are family and friends.

I hope Phoenix will get his appetite back, so you can spoil him.  Give him big hug from me.

[Kittehsister]

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@Mistic wrote:

Phoenix is coming home this afternoon.  Nothing left to do.  He needs to be surrounded with the people who love him, and in his own home.  Not in a kennel at the Vets Hospital.  The Vet has changed all his meds, comfort meds, etc, to liquid and/or pill form.  He is still walking, and not in pain, and will be able to go outside and lay in the grass if he wants to.  His own bed.  His own blankets.  And he can have "anything" he wants to eat, if/when he feels up to it.  

This is going to be so hard, but it is what is best for him.  We did everything we could do.  The Vets at both Hospitals did everything they could do.  His body just did not respond.  I can't fix it, but I can make sure that his last days are as good as possible for him.  He deserves that.  

Another Heartfelt Thank You, To All Of You Here.  Such Kind And Caring People.  

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((((((((((@Mistic and Phoenix)))))))))))

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[candys mine]

@MisticI'm so sorry Phoenix hasn't responded as we'd all hoped for.  But you are absolutely right that what matters to him most is that he be with you in his own home with his own familiar bed and toys and beloved voices to comfot him. 

As always,  prayers of peace and comfort going up for Phoenix Rising and his loving family.

[Mistic]

Hello Kind Ladies ~ As of midnight tonight, Phoenix is still with us.  Right now he is snuggled up with Dustin (His Dog Whisperer) on the family room floor.  They told me what to feed him, if he would eat...  Well, he is eating ~ Chicken & Rice.  Ate a scrambled egg, etc.  He drinks a ton due to the steroids.  We are dealing with the diarrhea as best we can.  Lots of baby wipes, Clorox wipes for the floor, and mopping after that.  Sorry if that is TMI.  He's walking, and following us around, and if we happen to have to go ourselves?  He waits outside the bathroom door.  As of yesterday morning right before we picked him up, he had ZERO platelets.  I see no sign of pain at all. I don't understand how he is getting around?   We are pretty much just living moment to moment with him. 

Thank You for all of your kind and caring words, thoughts, etc.  I saw where someone prayed for us, and then the Mod deleted it.  So Sorry for that, but I did get to read it before it went poof!  Thank You!    

[Drythe]

@Mistic

Blessings & soft {{{{{HUGS}}}}} to you, your family, and Phoenix.

You are doing such a wonderful thing for this doggie whom you love so much.  You are giving him a chance to be in the place and with the people he knows, loves, and trusts.  I can't even imagine anything more wonderful you could do for him.

I've been where you are, and I know no words of mine will help, but please know I am holding all of you in the Light.  

Bless you for the love you have shown this family member, you are giving him the last, hardest gift of love you can give.