GreyKarma Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) Emily I hope things go well for Riley. If it is any help, my son's Shar-pei was diagnosed over 2yrs ago. His left rear leg is full of the tumor but amputation was never an option because of his skin folds and where it was. It does not seem to bother Romeo, other than some oozing that has just started, he was a rescue and is probably 12yrs old now. Edited March 31, 2009 by GreyKarma Quote CAROL & Molleigh (Queen Molly)My Angel Girl (Slippy's Molly) ~ Thank you for sending me your namesake ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tydyelady Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I am so sorry for you and Riley. Cherish each day. Quote Mom to Toley (Astascocita Toley) DOB 1/12/09, and Bridge Angel Opie (Wine Sips Away) 3/14/03-12/29/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Emily, I'm so sorry - that really stinks. Your decision will be the right decision. May you enjoy time together and find peace afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Sending prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoolaine Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear about Riley. I know he feels your love and that you will do the right thing for him. One day at a time is all you can do. PLease keep us posted on how he is doing. Hugs and prayers going out to both of you - and your husband too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 There's a whole community out here supporting you and the difficult decisions you face. You will know when the time has come. Until then, from our home to yours, prayers and hugs to your whole family. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidisMum Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Quote Christine- Mum to Betty (Nitro Ugly Betty), Hannah (Rj Have I Told U) and missing Heidi (Sendahl Eve) 04/21/2005-06/19/2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Oh Emily~ I am so so sorry. I know how much you love that boy. 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...
carronstar Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 My thoughts and prayers and hugs are being sent to you and Riley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anka Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I'm so sorry...you made the best decision, even though I'm sure you're struggling. Ricky and I are thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Oh, Emily, I'm so sorry that you and Riley are going through this very difficult time. You and your husband and Riley will be in my prayers. 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...
Guest vahoundlover Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I am so sorry I hope you have a lot more time with Riley to spoil him rotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 My prayers are with you. Riley is blessed to have a Mom like you that is willing to listen to him and put love ahead of selfishness ---no matter how much it hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Oh, I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrostyBottoms Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Geez Emily...I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml529 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I'm so sorry. Quote Melanie and Eric with Leminim and Eieio and silly kitty Elsa.See you again someday, my sweet Payton (Flying Payton May 9, 2000-March 18, 2012) Missing my sweet JJ, world's sweetest cat (April 1997-November 30, 2015)Stealing food in heaven, my darling Minnie (2006-April 21, 2016) Reunited with her favorite person in heaven, my Dad, Satin the skittish kitty (2002-May 7, 2016) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) Oh Dear, it breaks my heart to hear this news. Keeping you and Riley in my thoughts Edited April 1, 2009 by SoulsMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmilyAnne Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Hi everyone, thank you so much for your kind words. I am going to update you both on myhusband and on Riley in this post. My husband has gotten dramatically worse. He started throwing up every day from pain and even full doses of Vicodin were not taking care of all the pain he was in. he went to the doctor, and an MRI was taken the next day. We were not expecting to get the results until several days later, meanwhile my husband was in extremely bad shape. We went to the ER, and my husband was given Morphine and an anti nausea med. The ER looked at the MRI DVD and said it looked like nothing could be done except for him to learn how to cope with the pain for the rest of his life. I broke down sobbing in tears, and myhusband began to cry too. Then they said that it was possible a nuero surgeon would have a different finding so not to lose all hope yet. The neurosurgeon found that my husband has a tethered spinal cord, and that it is correctable by surgery. This is both very good and very scary news. Last time my husband went under anesthesia he had a near death experience. Needless to say, we are quite scared. The doctor said my husband can go ahead and be admitted into the hospital at anytime and have the surgery done. Very likely today or tomorrow. My husband is just trying to work up the courage to go in, and meanwhile is still in excruciating pain. Prayers would be very much appreciated. Now for update on Riley, after a few days on prednisone, he started to do better, swelling around tumor went down, and he stopped panting so much. This morning the vet called us to discuss Chemo for Riley. We have an appt. at MSU on Friday, to discuss wether or not Riley is a good candidate for Chemo, (one week from tomorrow) I've absolutely no idea what to do. My brain is just in panic right now and I cant think. Everything just feels like a horrible dream. I am trying to be optimistic. My hope is, that in several months from now, that my husband will be all recovered from his surgery, and will not be in nearly as much pain and will be so much happier, and that maybe chemo will work for Riley, and he will still be with us, and we will be moved to our warmer climate, and Riley's wrist will be all better and he will once again be able to enjoy walks. I really hate that I have to leave him behind when I walk Henry. And I hate seeing him pant in pain. It's so hard to know what is the right thing to do by *Riley*. It's possible if the chemo works, then he could live to enjoy a few more years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Oh, Emily, that is a lot to go through at once. Sending many positive thoughts for your husband and Riley. Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Prayers you all find strength at this awful time with difficult decisions ahead............ Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 This is a lot to go through all at once. You have shown yourself to be tremendously strong through all of this. Sending many good thoughts and prayers for you, your husband and Riley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Sending prayers for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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