Guest LovesDoggies Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 (edited) Hello, This is my first post on this board. Sally O'Malley was my very first dog. I had always been a cat person, but always wanted a greyhound. I adopted her three years ago. She was eight years old (almost nine.) She would have turned twelve on Christmas Day. In early January of this year, she was diagnosed with Lymphoma. She just happened to be at the vet for dental work, and her doctor noticed that her lymph nodes were enlarged. The diagnosis was confirmed shortly thereafter. She went through a 6 month chemo protocol. She did amazingly well (due mostly to the early diagnosis, she never felt sick from the lymphoma). Everyone at the vet hospital loved her. She was always so sweet and willing to cooperate with her treatments. She went into complete remission. Her treatments ended in late August (she had to take extra time btw some treatments, so the protocol took longer than 6 months.) I thought I would know her for two more years, at least. She did so well with the chemo. She became increasingly finicky with her food recently and then last week began vomiting after eating sometimes. She was diagnosed with pancreatitis and her liver was affected too. She was in the hospital for a few days, but she was not improving. She stopped eating. I brought her to the vet to say good-bye on Thursday. She was my sweetest and first baby girl. I loved her so much and am filled with sadness from her loss. She was my first doggie, and because of her, there will be many more. I 've attached my favorite photo of her here. I just want everyone to see how precious Sally O'Malley was. Thank you for listening. Edited December 3, 2006 by LovesDoggies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximum Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I'm so sorry for your loss of such a sweet girl. Quote My boys, together again... A hui hou kakou, my loves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Welcome to GT. I am sorry about your Sally. We went thru the same thing with Comet. Got him at 12, lymphona lumps presented on Christmas Day, he was gone in less than 10 days. I'm glad you had so much time - although it's never enough- to spend with Sally after diagnosis. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I am so sorry... Welcome to Greytalk, we're here if you need to just write about Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest argolola Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I'm so sorry for your loss. She sounds like a real sweetheart-she is an angel now. May God bless you and heal your broken heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytgirl Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 hello, I am so so sorry for your loss of this sweet girl, she is obviously very loved and missed. Sally will now be running free from pain at the bridge sending you lots of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I'm sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Sending my sympathy Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 run free Sally. I am so sorry for your loss. cherish the memories. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Run free sweet baby girl. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShelbyzMom Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I'm sorry for your loss welcome to GT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 (edited) i'm so sorry. i can see by your post and her photo that Sally O'Malley was indeed very special Edited December 3, 2006 by robinw Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest lds001 Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 She is precious....such a sweet face. i am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 what a beautiful angel...I'm so sorry for your loss Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Sally O'Malley has the most beautiful eyes ever. She was clearly a very special soul and I am so very sorry for your loss. May your love for her continue to bless your life, as it surely blessed hers. Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I'm so sorry for your loss. Gina talked about Sally O'Malley all the time and i know she was a particular favorite of hers. I'll miss hearing about her. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goddessgina Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I'm so sorry for your loss. Gina talked about Sally O'Malley all the time and i know she was a particular favorite of hers. I'll miss hearing about her. Sally's passing has left a hole in all the hearts of those who knew her. She had a wonderful soul. My days just won't be the same without our visits. You might recognize Sally from an issue of Celebrating Greyhounds this year; she was pictured in my article on pet sitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet baby girl. Run fast and forever healthy sweetheart. Godspeed... Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Sally O'Malley. Take comfort in knowing she is at peace, pain free and running once again with the wind. I do hate cancer. It is thief that robs us everyday. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fastgals Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I'm so sorry. God bless and care for Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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