Guest GreytfulJack Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Yesterday was a very sad day for me. My Casey, who was 13 in December, passed away. Casey became sick in November. Her lymph nodes in her neck were swollen and she was running a fever. Her other nodes were not swollen. We initially thought she had an infection in her mouth but we were unable to get a good look inside. My vet put her on antibiotics and we went back a few weeks later. At this time she was feeling good but the nodes were still a bit swollen. The other nodes were still normal. We decided to continue another round of the same antibiotic. In January, she became sick again when the lymph nodes in her neck became really enlarged and her fever spiked. We ran bloodwork and there was no sign of infection. The vet considered that she might have Lyme so we decided to try Doxy. She responded immediately and the nodes in her neck shrank so we thought we were all set. Until they started to grow again.In two weeks she spiked another fever and the other nodes were now swollen. Yesterday, a simply aspiration showed what we then feared....Lymphoma. Casey was a senior when I adopted her. She was my third greyhound and she walked into my heart and home like she had been there her whole life. It all feels empty now. I know there are others here who connect with this pain. Today I am tired but I am peaceful because I know she is no longer not feeling well and I know I did the right thing. I hope she is playing with all the other greys, eating lots of toast with warm butter and laying on every available couch heaven has to offer...I love you Case. xo...Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytluck Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I'm so sorry for your tremendous loss. Run Free Casey. Quote Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smiley Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I am so very sorry. Sending you gentle hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greys4Us Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 First of all, I'd like to send my deepest sympathy to you and empathy for the loss you are feeling. I know how you feel. But to me (and I'm sure Casey), you are a hero. Thank you for taking in a senior dog and giving that dog your love for the time she had left. Since dogs live in the moment, the last moments of her life were spent in the company of someone who loved her very much. Thank you for the time well spent with a dog that only knew love while she was with you. She will occupy that special place in your heart that she deserves. And you will be a better human because you loved her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss of Casey. Any hound that loves buttered toast has to be special Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest isntitgreyt Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss. Run Free Casey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I am so sorry for the loss of your Casey. 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...
Guest IrskasMom Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I am so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Buttered toast. That's a special girlie. I am so sorry for your loss. And, what the others said, thank you for opening your heart and home to a senior, Casey sure won the lottery on that one. Old dogs are the best dogs. Sending you Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I am sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GreyPoopon Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Casey Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SueG201 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Godspeed Casey pls give your mama a sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I'm so 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...
Houndtime Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss of sweet Casey. 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 God speed baby girl 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...
tornadosgirl Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I'm glad to hear that you're at peace.......Casey was well loved and although I know it hurt your heart, you gave her the most loving gift you could give by releasing her from her pain. I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Casey. Quote 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...
Cully Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Run free sweet Baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 So sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I'm so sorry. 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...
Guest vahoundlover Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I am so sorry Godspeed Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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