Tallgreydogmom Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Godspeed Sweet Lois Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Oh, I'm so sorry. I know how hard your decision was, but it was made out of love for your precious girl. Now free of pain, she knew she was loved till the very end. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Brian, I am so so sorry.You did a very selfless thing, and Lois knew how much you loved her. Your girlfriend and yourself will be in our prayers. Please try to find comfort in the fact that you did what was best for your girl. May she watch over you Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HersheysMom Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I'm so very sorry. Lois was a lucky girl to have known such love in her life and have had such wonderful care. I'm sorry you had to make such a painful decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I am so sorry. That final act of love is so, so hard. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5blackgreys Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I am so sorry to read of Lois's passing but I hope you and your girlfriend can take comfort in the fact that she's now running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Godspeed Lois. Quote , Phoenix, Okie, Casey, and Ellie the Galga; with Aggie, Alexa, Bear,Cody, Gianni V., Missy B, Babette, Bernice, and BooBoo at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gottaluvgreysindy Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. Run free sweet Lois. I HATE cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 This disease is nasty and terriable. My grey died from osteosarcoma on 5/1/08. It metastasized and we had to put my grey down due to neurological complications and too much pain. The x-rays of my dog's cancer showed that it ate through his entire leg and hip and was spreading. Out of the blue one day he just started acting funny and ran into a fence. Look I know from experience what a difficult situation you are going through and the only advice I can give is spend as much time with your buddy as you can. Keep her comfortable, give her lots of hugs and kisses, and be by her side no matter what the future holds. Giving her lots of love because love is the best medication. I am so sorry this happended to your hound. It happended to mine and writing this is making me cry. So I wish you the best of luck an will pray for your hound. I agree wholeheartedly with the above. Work with your vet, work with your heart. You will know the right course to take. What my vet told me when Scarlett went through this was that if she needs more pain meds, then adjust the dosage. Sadly, you are not looking to extend time but to make time comfortable for her. If you can, take some vacation time and be with Lois. And give her any darn thing in the world that she wants to eat. Now I'm starting to cry. Lots of prayers for you and Lois. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stretchy Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Oh Brian, We are so sorry to hear that Lois has passed. Please give your girlfirend and Gabe a hug from all of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paulamariez Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 OMG, I am soo sorry about Lois. That was so very fast to lose her. It sounds like she had a wonderful family who loved her. Remember she'll always be with you, as you carry your beloved memories of her in your heart. It's one of the hardest and most heart breaking decisions to have to make, but be certain that Lois is well and running again, with lots of greyhound friends with her at the Bridge! Tiger, Bueller and Domino are sending you some sad doggie kisses. I'll send Nikki, Chief and Bandit to meet up with Lois at the Bridge. They'll show her the ropes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte_gracie Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I'm so sorry for the loss of your Lois. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I'm so sorry. It's always soooo hard to do the right thing for them at the end. Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious girlie. You will be in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystella Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Brian I am so sorry Lois, sweet girl, we will see you later. Quote Take the time to stop and smell the flowers - appreciate your everyday ordinary miracles Carolyn, Faith, Jeff Gordon (aka Jeffy) and Oscar the chilla. Desperately missing our Stella, we'll see you later sweet girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest houndstooth4 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I am so very sorry! Cancer seems to attack so rapidly that it's frightening. You're in our thoughts today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 May you find the peace and comfort you deserve. You did right by Lois. Her memories will remain alive in your heart forever! Run free sweet Lois.... 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...
Guest Redpack Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I went through this recently. I am sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I'm very sorry Brian Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Naty Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Brian, I'm so sorry. Lois is no longer in pain. This is the hardest thing about being owned by our hounds but its the best gift you can give her - the freedom from pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longdogs Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 (edited) Having been through the distress of losing a grey to osteo I've been avoiding reading this thread. It looks like things happened for you as they did for us and there came a time when the best pain relief option is the final one. I truly believe the very worst thing is to let the pain go on beyond the point where any relief will only ever be very temporary. We do what we have to and I empathise with the sorrow you must feel. Edited July 3, 2008 by longdogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I am so sorry to hear of Lois' passing. It is never easy letting go but knowing that she is no longer in pain and she is running free and waiting for you at the Bridge will help you and your girlfriend. We lost our Angel Vinnie to osteo as well and we did the amputation and had started chemo and lost him 3 mos after diagnosis - others on here have lived longer and some have even beaten this horrible disease - I wish you had had more time with your sweet girl. There are many bridge babies up there who will help her learn the ropes until you meet again. Hugs to you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhoundluv Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I am so very sorry for your loss. I understand the pain. We lost our Briny to bone cancer yesterday. I know it just sucks. Brindy just turned 8 yrs. old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gryhndmom Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Hi, sorry to hear about your Lois. IF you can keep her comfortable until Tues the radiation will significantly reduce the pain or atleast it seemed to for my CindiSue. I would continue with the pain meds and keep her as quiet as possible. No stairs and no jumping on and off furniture. I had to keep my sofa facing the wall when I was not home . Ultimately though you have to gauge her quality of life. Is the pain constant and severe? Is she still happy? I would only take her out on a leash, even in fenced yard as you dont' want her trying to run or doing something to injury herself. A leg with Osteo can easily fracture. You love her so you will know in your heart what is best for her. I wish the best for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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