romansperson Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Pumpkin left us today for a better place. We noticed things weren't right on Dec. 23 - her breathing was not normal. Things got worse from there and our vets couldn't figure out what was wrong, so we got a referral to the vet school here. They figured it out. She had cancer cells in her blood, and some fluid in her abdomen. Which was full of more cancer cells. The tumor was in her liver, and they told us it was probably lymphoma, and advanced. She'd only been visibly sick for about a week, but she'd probably had the tumor for awhile - it just didn't show itself until then. And Pumpkin was the tough kind of girl that wasn't going to let a little thing like cancer keep her from enjoying life - at least not until it overwhelmed her little body. On November 20th, we'd been so pleased she'd made it to her 13th birthday, and anyone who saw her couldn't believe she was that old. And now she's gone. Rest well, sweet girl. I'm glad that you weren't in pain and didn't suffer long. I'm sorry we had to take you to the scary vet school to find out what was wrong with those tests. We'll miss you, and your pups (she was a brood mama, with 23 offspring) have big shoes to fill. We'll see you again someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I am so sorry. I'm glad she didn't suffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gr8tscot Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I'm so sorry about your Pumpkin. I just went through the same thing with my Link earlier this week...we too were happy that he made it to his 13th birthday. They're now both playing in heaven--healthy and happily pain free. Take care... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mirthlesstroll Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Goodnight sweet angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytMuse Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 My condolences on the loss of your sweet Pumpkin. Run fast and free, beloved pup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest isntitgreyt Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Run Free Pumpkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Oh no I'm so very sorry! 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...
Batmom Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Nancy and Martin, I'm so sorry. She was a gorgeous -- no, a spectacular girl. Godspeed, Pumpkin. Quote 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...
Guest yipee372 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 How terribly sorry we are that you had to say goodbye to your beautiful girl. Brightness reigns in the night sky with this new star. L. Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowjay Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I'm sorry to hear about Pumpkin. My condolences to you and Martin. Quote Cody: (11/19/2000 - 1/7/2013): [CollateralDamage #92569] Cody's DogsterPretty: (11/1/1994 - 1/27/2007): [Bee's Prettyside #43811] Pretty's DogsterPinky: (4/25/2003 - 3/17/2014): [Wagtail Resolve #19753]Click here to learn how to find your hounds racing name, pedigree and racing history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I am so sorry Godspeed Sweetheart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FosterFlunker Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I am so sorry. She was a beautiful girl. Run free sweetie Quote Make a fast friend adopt a greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. Rest in peace, Pumpkin. 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...
Guest crazy4greys Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 She is beautiful! I am sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greythopes Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 What a gorgeous face. I'm sorry for your loss of your beautiful girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAlexTheDog Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 nancy, i'm so sorry to read this about pumpkin. i told gayle the news before i took s+k for their evening walk; i'm sure she's written to you by now. please give martin our condolences, too. Quote Steve, owner/photographer Crackerdog Photography, writer of ShutterHounds. Follow me on Instagram.Alex (Sanja Black Eyes [1989-2003] - Sanja Superfrank x TH's Fandango), Nikki (Ein's Ardonis [1995-2008] - Farmer Wilson x Legs Polly),Sadie (Carla Tar [2002-2014] - Coldwater Guv x Canatar), Katie (Leading Home [2003-2013] - Iruska Excalibur x Impress Me Much),Bean ([2013-] - DJays Octane x O Ya Cranberry), and Billy Bob (O Ya Billy Bob [2011-2020] Dodgem By Design x O Ya Cranberry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 You can see from those pictures how lovely Pumpkin was - inside and out. I am so sorry for your loss of her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourofem Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Bless her heart...thirteen good years. I'm sorry there weren't more. Rest well Pumpkin. Quote Blair, Stella (DND Heather), Lizzie (M's Deadra), Hitch (Hallo Dominant) and House (Mac's Dr. House) Missing my handsome men Lewis (Vs Lowrider) - 11/11/01 - 3/11/09, Kevin (Dakota's Hi Five) - 1/1/06 - 4/18/11 and my cat, Sparkle Baby - ??/??/96 - 4/23/11 "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is, in fact, the most precious and valuable possession of mankind." (Theodorus Gaza) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 What a beautiful girl. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Beautiful girl Send Mom and Dad a sign, Pumpkin. Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Rest well angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I am so very sorry :cry1 Run free, sweet Pumpkin. Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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