Guest frase24 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) I thinks it's time to make the decision for my Ebony to leave us. I wrote a post about a week ago asking how long after the diagnosis of bone cancer should I think about putting my Ebony down. I was overwhelmed from the replies from you. I read so many stories that sounded exactly like mine. All the replies were so helpful and I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart. GreyTalk.com is like a big family with the same joys and concerns. Saying that I had Ebony out yesterday to go to the bathroom. She is limping real bad on her leg and was walking in the back yard sniffing around and she tripped and fell and injured her bad leg even worse. Now she bears no weight on it and just sort of drags it around while she hops. I don't think it's broke, she never cried or anything. But like most of your dogs they never do when they get hurt. I'm amazed and so is my vet at her pain tolerance. Ebony can barely get up anymore and her quality of life isn't what it should be. All her senses are still there, but I know even with the medication she is in a lot of pain. One of the best pieces of advice that I have gotten from you is "better a day too early than a day too late". It makes so much sense. It's such a tough decision for me because when she is lying down you swear there is nothing wrong with her. Her ears still perk up and she still plays with you when you rub her tummy. Ebony is my first dog. I'm so glad I rescued her and I thank all of you for rescuing yours. They are a wonderful breed that I knew nothing about before I got her. I don't know if I will get another dog but if I do it will be a geyhound. The only thing stopping me is the feeling I have right now going through this. I'm going to the vet tomorrow to pay him and get the paperwork out of the way so when I go there again I don't have to deal with any of that. Sometime this week I will go there for the last time. Again I thank you all for your advice and prayers. I would like to wish happiness to you and your dogs. It was such a comfort to know how many people who don't even know me care about my situation. Edited May 4, 2009 by frase24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 It's never an easy decision. Give her lots of love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest MnMDogs Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 One of the best pieces of advice that I have gotten from you is "better a day too early than a day too late". It makes so much sense. It's such a tough decision for me because when she is lying down you swear there is nothing wrong with her. Her ears still perk up and she still plays with you when you rub her tummy. This is exactly what we went through with Matty. We had to let her go 6 days post dx of OS, as her quality of life diminished so quickly. She could no longer take the long walks she loved, or play like the puppy she thought she was. But laying down - you'd never know anything was wrong with her. It's a heartbreaking decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'm sorry you have to make this decision. Prayers sent to give you strength. Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hollys2hounds Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Giant hugs. :grouphug :grouphug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Sending gentle hugs. 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 houndstooth4 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 It's never easy, and no matter what you do, you'll second guess yourself. The day I had to let Treat go, she looked at me and I just knew. I knew that she was ready to go and tired of the fight. She gave it all she had to stay with me, I believe, but her body just couldn't keep up with her spirit. I wish you peace in your decision and hope you find comfort as your heart begins to heal. It's just so darned hard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'm sorry, most of us know first hand just how painful this decision can be. I just never want my dogs to ever suffer because I can't bear the pain of letting them go. My thoughts are with you and Ebony. Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 It's perhaps the hardest thing you will ever have to do! Be strong for your girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 My heart is breaking for you. It's such a hard decision to make. However, giving her the final release from pain is the greatest gift of all... made from a place of loving kindness. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Ebony this week. Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 A piece of my heart will be with you and your girl 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'm so sorry you're having to make this most painful of decisions. Osteo is a blind monster, and too many of us know exactly what you're going through. You know your girl best, and know when it is time. I'm so sorry she couldn't stay with you longer, but doing what is best for Ebony is the most loving gift you can give. You and your sweet girl will be in our thoughts tomorrow. 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...
PrairieProf Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'm so sorry you're not getting more time with your sweet girl. But it's clear that you're making the right and loving decision. With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreysAndMoreGreys Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Osteo seems to be one of the toughest cancers for us humans to get our minds around Basically our dogs seem totally healthy other than this one limb/area that is causing the problem. It sucks, plain and simple Be strong for Ebony. It won't be easy and it will be one of the hardest things you will have to do. But it's the final gift you can give your girl. I am sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytnorth Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'm so very sorry that you don't have more time with her. My thoughts will be with you and Ebony this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WarmheartedPups Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 You are doing the best thing you can for your special girlie...I am so very sorry. My heart goes out to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I am so very sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 hugs to you and prayers for a easy trip to the bridge Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valencia Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'm so sorry you have to make that decision, it is truly the hardest one I have ever had to make. It's so very hard when their spirit is still strong, but their body cannot keep going on. I could not agree more with letting them go a day early than a day late; I said goodbye to my Sydney Sue this last Monday because I knew she couldn't keep going on. I let her go on a good day, and it was so hard, and so bittersweet, but it was also so the right thing to do. I wish you much strength, you are a very good dog-mom to let your baby go instead of suffering. It's hardest on those left behind. :grouphug Shannon, mom to Shae, Jesse James and Linus the Chinese Cresteds,and bridge angels Sydney Sue and Stewart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottandjo Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I too unfortunately know how you feel. You can know in your mind and your heart that it is the right thing to do, but that doesn't make it any easier. Best of luck in your decision and enjoy the time you have left. You are in my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I am so sorry for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Osteo seems to be one of the toughest cancers for us humans to get our minds around Basically our dogs seem totally healthy other than this one limb/area that is causing the problem. It sucks, plain and simple Be strong for Ebony. It won't be easy and it will be one of the hardest things you will have to do. But it's the final gift you can give your girl. I am sorry I am so sorry. 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...
Guest whatahound Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I am so sorry about your friend, I know how you feel, reading your story brings tears to my eyes, I always go by a saying an old vet told me once "She was a good friend to you all her life, it is time to be a good friend back" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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