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yes, rivie is getting her artemisinin -- we started it as soon as the order came - i think she has taken it for 9 days now - thanks. how is neyla doing?

our thoughts and prayers are with you - so sorry -- subway was just beautiful.

it's good to read all the updates - rivie is having a good weekend - a zoomie around the back yard and threw off her collar so she was naked this morning even -- a favorite thing she used to love to do!! the tumor still looks about tennis ball sized - no "major" growth (in naked eye apperance anyway - for those of you who don't know rivie's is on her ribcage). she is still eating well (LOVES her chicken breasts and snacks). i know there is a brick wall coming up around the bend, but for now we are upbeat and enjoying every minute. thoughts and prayers with subway & his people - we are so sorry.....

thoughts and prayers coming your way - so sorry you have joined our cancer club - we really don't want any new members

go joe!! we're cheering for you!! thanks for the update, jane - you better run to the store for some more steak and liver before joe comes home are you done with your house re-do for joe?? we're anxious to hear he's home!!!

that is what this thread is here for -- we are all in this together - how are you doing today (other than the hangover from the hard lemonade?)

karen - no words can express -- just know you are in our thoughts and prayers - wish i was there to give you a big hug -- and share a glass of that hard lemonade with you.

so good to see an update, jane - joe sounds like he's doing well (oh how we all know the gsod - lol) don't tell rivie there's steak -- she is so happy with the chicken breasts (as long as they are processed in the food processor for her)!!!

thoughts and prayers are with you - i know exactly what you mean - your blog had the words i felt, but couldn't form -- i hate this (*&^*&&*(& os

thanks for the update - you know our prayers are with you!

checking for an update?? thanks

karen - tears are streaming -- hugs to you -- my heart breaks for you and for myself, too - as i know it is coming all to soon for us as well. you have an understanding audience here you know!! you gave chase love and a wonderful home - and now you are giving her the honor of releasing at the right time - as painful as that is, i hope it is comforting. my dh and i have been over this recently with rivie's diagnosis -- rivie was a brood momma - a bit older and we considered this when adopting her - but decided if WE could bless HER for even a year and give her a loving home like she had never known that would be enough -- well, 5 years later i have gotten so selfish and it is not enough for ME!! i want her with me always - but she WILL always be in my heart - chase will be with you always - just not in the form she is in right now - and if there are no doggies in heaven, then i don't want to go either - just send me where they go

suzy - you are in our thoughts and prayers - know we are here and we do understand - i hope that is somehow comforting...it has been for us teri

no help or advise from me -- just sending hugs and prayers your way teri

so glad your surgery went well!! congrats -- can't wait to hear about homecoming day and see pics.

made me laugh - i needed that this morning...i am worried about anubis - i pm'ed and no response and they haven't checked in - anybody know? thanks for the 1/2 tramadol idea - rivie is doing well the last few days and i'm going to try this idea out - thanks! i'll try to make you laugh again -- i was awakened last night to "very loud whiney breathing" sounds -- of course i panic and jump out of bed to check on rivie who is all spread out on her bed sleeping like a log -- it's win having a bad dream just gotta love em! thoughts and prayers with all of you today - specially joe, pack, chase, anubis, johns mom -- well, the list goes on - my prayers are with all of us! thank you my friends -- i know we're all understanding & in this together no matter the path we take --

so sorry for this news as well - you will also be in our prayers - any decisions yet? know we are here for you -- hugs

our prayers are with you - nothing else to say -- hugs

thanks, guys for all the updates - it is good to keep in touch!! i wish we could go to toronto - but that is not an option -- we have a great vet surgeon in okc we saw-- just not an option. glad sirocco is hanging in there - we treasure each day!! never know what tomorrow will bring...

our prayers are with you

yes, we do understand -- hugs & prayers.

jane - same here - just checking in for an update -- you're in our prayers -- teri

thanks kyle. We lost our other grey to osteo so i have been there too, on the floor with an icepack. i think it was more pain than anything, she got her pain meds at 7 or 8pm and this was 2am or so. and once I got her to eat - I posted before I fed her - today took a little convincing, she didnt want to eat standing and so she had breakfast in bed but she seems more comfy now. at least she isnt panting at the moment. i am waiting to hear from the cardio, but other than my thought of lasix just to help remove some fluid, I don't think there is anything the vets can do. every day she is more and more decrepit and honestly she looks like she is dying. she went out of the dog run into the bog yard (a treat for her) and laid down in the grass, but she was actually weak in the rear end today, and I think she had to rest as much as anything before trekking back in. *** ok definitley weak, she is really having a hard time walking. she is trying to limp with both left side legs being favored. uugh. if this continues, today might be the day. I just don't know, and I know no one can make that decision for me. but I really do think that if we haul her into the vet for anything, she wont be coming back home with us. so I want to be sure when I take her in, ya know? I don't want to wish something other than what I choose. either way... my twin sis is coming over this aft to say her goodbye's and then other than my inlaws (who will stay with my 3 kidlets) everyone has petted her one more time. but looking at her now, snoozing seemingly comfortable I can't imagine it, but 5 minutes ago when she was up panting and looking awful... uugh. good thing I am not going anywhere this week. eta; my typing blows because I sliced my finger and the dressing makes it really hard to type! oh man if I think I type every word twice. I should not fix the typos and let you all have a giggle.. all i can say is that our prayers are with you - we send tons of hugs your way.

jane - you and joe are in our thoughts and prayers this morning

oh so sorry - please let your sister know there is much support here on gt - it somehow helps a little bit. teri