Guest HeatherDemps Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Dempsey is gone. We had to let him go about an hour ago and just got back home from U of I. I'm numb but my heart is shattering into little pieces. I don't think it has fully hit me. I felt at peace when I made the decision and knew if we pushed it further, it would be about me and not him. An xray did not show another osteo tumor etc. I couldn't leave him in ICU for more meds and tests. He was in such a panic with being back there. There were no guarentees and with him only having 3 legs and being 12.5, I don't think he would have fully come back from this. He was such a good, good boy and I told him that and that I loved him and that I'll see him again. I pray that I really did make the right decision. The is the first pet I've had to make the choice for and he was with me over 9 years. God, I love this dog. Thanks for all the well wishes and support. Hugs, Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I am so sorry! Only you know Dempsey, you did what you felt was the right thing to do...no second guessing Dempsey is running healthy whole and free with the rest of our Angels. May the love you shared together help heal your broken heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Morgaynn Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I was really hoping Demsey would pull through. I'm sorry that you had to let him go, but he is now running young and free again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Heather, I'm so sorry you had to let him go. Sometimes the right thing to do is by far the hardest. Godspeed, gallant boy. Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I'm so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I am so very sorry 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...
MandysMom Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I'm so sorry. Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jerrybird Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I'm sorry. You did what was right for Dempsey. Sometimes there just is no other choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Oh Heather...you made the right decision...you and Dempsey both know that. I know how you are feeling...it seems in my case there is always that guessing...did we go too soon...too late? Remember Dempsey is not gone...he is away in a beautiful place surrounded by our Angels where he runs and plays on all 4...Where he watches over you...he thanks you for not letting him suffer. His spirit is with you always until you meet again. 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...
Guest LolasMom Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I am so very sorry. Run free precious boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I hope you realize how much you did for Dempsey from the beginning. I have admired you since that beginning. He's got a big group to meet him. Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Naty Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I am so very sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest trevdog Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear this.....sending lots of hugs to you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tennesseegrey Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Your story is exactly what happened with my Rosie just 4 weeks ago. I certainly pray for your heart to heal. You really did do the right thing, you would have hated to see Dempsey live unable to get up on his legs and walk and it would have been so hard on him. He's running free now and enjoying his new life and you'll be together with him again soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 My heart goes out to you. He was a wonderful dog. May you find peace and comfort as you begin your journey. Soar High Dempsey. 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 KRKWMU Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Oh no. I am very sorry. You all fought this cancer so hard. Run free, Dempsey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I am so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I'm so sorry Heather Run and play Dempsey 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 gottaluvgreysindy Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Just seeing this and my heart is broken along with yours.....May God embrace you and comfort you at this heartbreaking hour. I'm so sorry. Runfree Dempsey....you are whole again sweet boy. Your mommy loves you like crazy and it shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilversMom Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I am so sorry for you. Val Mom to Nodens( Carl Lackey)and Pywackett (kittie) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 So many broken hearts. Dempsey was so lucky to have you as his mom. His needs always came first. I am so very sorry, but he runs free of all pain. May you find comfort. God speed Dempsey 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 SoulsMom Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Oh no I'm so sorry. There are no words . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I'm so very sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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