Today sucks, I mean it totally sucks. Back in January the Vet did a biopsy on a lump on the side of Rambo's head and found it was cancer. Rambo is between 11 and 14 yrs old, his history didn't include his birth year when we got him from the rescue group. The vet said that at his age an operation to remove the tumor would probably kill him and also at his age he could die of old age before the cancer took him. He has also had a constant ear infection caused by the cancer that he gets meds for and ear cleaning every two weeks. He was just at the Vets on Monday and everything looked as good as it could under the circumstances. Well it seems that the cancer is going to beat old age. We have been watching for the signs, man they sneak up on you and happen before you are aware of them. He hasn't eaten in a couple of days, he refuses Milkbones and pork rinds (his two favorite treats). He did take some mini-marshmallows a little while ago and started choking on them. If he is not sleeping, he is standing in the middle of the room or hall with his head hanging down and is totally oblivious of everything. The tumor is now almost bigger than his head. When he is standing like that I will sit down beside him, let him rest his chin on my hand, stroke him and talk to him. Today I did that and the found that his ear had started draining on my dress and looks really bad. We have a 3:20 CDT appt with the vet today and we are so afraid that we three will becoming home without him. Oh, god, I hurt.
(((Hugs))) I am so sorry to hear about your beloved pet. It is the hardest thing to do but letting go shows how much you love Rambo. Peace to you. :'(
I feel for you. We had a dog in Fla. that had to be put down and we couldn't even take him to the vet. Our neighbor did it for us. After he got home I tried to pay him for doing it and for the vet bill, but he wouldn't hear of it. It's like a direct member of your family passing on. ((((Hugs)))
Oh Toni what can I say? One of the hardest things we have to do for our pets and companions is make the decision about when their time with us must end. My heart goes out to you at this, the most difficult of time, and to Rambo who has been so brave. Do let us know what happens at the vets won't you - if you can? I'll be thinking of you and keeping my fingers tightly crossed for you all.
***Hugs*** to all of you. I'm so sorry. Its never easy to lose someone you love. And a faithful animal is just as hard. We are all here for you Toni, in spirit and heart.
Many hugs Toni. I can feel your pain. We just put one of our cats down the day after Easter this year and I still haven't been able to put up a post. I will at some point but just not there yet. Please know my prayers are with you all and Rambo.
I know how you feel. We had to do it once. It truly does suck! I'm sorry that it's happening to you. Dogs are sure man's best friend in my book. dooley
Toni, I was just looking back at the photo you posted of Rambo in an old topic and this didn't make your story any easier to hear. Whatever happens I'm sure Rambo knows you love him very much.
I hurt so much, we all do. The Vet agreed that it was time. Amanda chose to stay in the other room, but Randy and I were with him the whole time. It was quick and painless ......and gut wrenching. But you know, Monday night I had a dream about Rambo. I saw him young, running and playing...didn't think much about it until this morning when all this started. He was not much of a player when we got him, his previous owner had been an elderly lady who loved and spoiled him but never taught him to play....we would throw a ball out back and he would just sit there watching it. So we believe he is waiting at the Rainbow Bridge for us...probably for Amanda more than us tho since she was his special one.
"Rainbow Bridge. Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends, so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigour; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they miss someone very special to them who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break away from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together." Author Anon. Hope this helps Toni.
I am so sorry for all of you. I type this with tears in my eyes because we have been there and it is a horrible place. Deanna :'(
I am so sorry for your pain. I have been there and it DOES suck and hurt... You know that Rambo knows you love him very much. He is out of pain now. Let that be a comfort to you. Many HUGS to you all.
I am so very sorry to hear about Rambo.My heart goes out to you all.I know how you feel.It hurts and I understand gut wrenching. I have a little Prissy Girl that will be waiting at Rainbow Bridge as well as three old English Sheep dogs Marvin ,Wally and Hank.I just pray nothing happens to my little buddy Oreo.
Very sorry for the loss of your pet. our animals are big part of our lives. And its just not easy letting go of them. I'm sure Rambo is at peace and out of pain. Prayers and thoughts are with you all.
