Guest ellieb Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) We took Indigo to the E-vet, last night, for a limp. She has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her left shoulder. The doctor on call said, "Maybe 6 months." I'm not sure it will be that long. The bone is so fragile, she could break it very easily. Amputation of the leg would ease the pain, but won't prolong her life. Chemo is a crap shoot and would cause her a lot of discomfort. I won't do heroic measures at her age (She will turn 11 on June 19th.) - just to keep her around for my own selfishness. She is my Velcro dog. I am trying so hard to be a "big girl" about this...and failing miserably. I hope she will let me know, when it is time. Please, please...keep us in your prayers. We don't need a healing, just a peaceful twilight in my beautiful blue girl's life. Thank you~ Ellie & family Edited March 29, 2011 by ellieb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I am so very Sorry.... Many prayers and good thoughts... :hope Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Oh no. I'm so sorry to hear this news. Gentle hugs to all of you. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) I am so very sorry. We are also battling this horrid disease. Please give Indigo a hug from me and know that we are all hoping for many, many good days and weeks ahead. Edited March 14, 2011 by Charlies_Dad Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swifthounds Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 First, I am so sorry the news was not better. Second, you're not failing miserably if you're thinking of her best interest over your own. Wishing you both peace and good times for as long as you have together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I'm so sorry Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I'm so very sorry. Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I am so sad and sorry to read this. 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...
Jiffer Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Big Hugs. It's never easy.. knowing I just had to make the decision myself.. and it sucks, but you'll do what's best for your precious girl. Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I am so sorry for the dx. I have received it twice now and it never gets easier. I sometime look at my pack of 5 and wonder who will be the next one to fall for this terrible evil thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SueG201 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 my first greyhound was dx at age 5 with osteo of the shoulder, she only made it 4 wks past diagnosis, I am so sorry , this is a very painful nasty cancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bethac Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 This brings tears to my eyes. I am so very sorry you got this dx. I hope you can keep her comfortable with pain meds. She looks so beautiful in your siggie. Sending hugs your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyB Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Ellie I'm so sorry. Sending hugs for you and Indigo Nancy with Rocket, Umeko and Sasha Missing Albi, Kassie, Ramm, Ruby, my good boy Marvin and Mickey (BT) NANCY B'S COLLARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I'm so very sorry. I know so very well the terrible blow those words are. I hope for many many pain free days you can enjoy together. Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I'm so sorry to hear the news. She's so beautiful. While any decision you make is the right one for you, I did want to let you know what I did. Diamond was 2 weeks short of her 12th BD. I chose amputation. While she lasted only 6 months, she was very happy and pain free. Just remember, whatever you do, you're doing it out of love for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dmt Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Sorry to hear this news. Sending many hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tydyelady Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I am so sorry to read this. Hugs and strength being sent to you. 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...
greysmom Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Another vote of support from an osteo household. You are not alone, and as long as you do what's best for her, it's the right thing. Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I am so very sorry. My heart is breaking for all of you dealing with this demon. I know when I went through it I was nearly broken. Sending lots of good thoughts and prayers for Indigo and hugs for all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) Oh no, my heart just breaks every time I hear of another precious pup diagnosed Please know that we are all thinking of you and Indigo and hoping you have many more good days left. Edited March 14, 2011 by RileysLegacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 i'm very sorry to hear your news 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...
RobinM Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I am so very sorry. I am so very 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...
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Guest ellieb Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 my first greyhound was dx at age 5 with osteo of the shoulder, she only made it 4 wks past diagnosis, I am so sorry , this is a very painful nasty cancer I don't want to push our luck and have her end up with a painful fracture. She cannot even walk down the 3 concrete steps to our back patio. I am carrying her. I am hoping when she "tells" me it is time that our vet might come here and ease her on to the next phase. I am really hoping she can pass here, on her bed with all of us loving her. My heart is breaking. Your kind words, thoughts and prayers do help SO much. Thank you all. Ellie I'm so sorry. Sending hugs for you and Indigo Thank you, Nancy. You have kept my beautiful girl in gorgeous collars for her time with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueCrab Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 So, so sorry. Love on her while you can and spoil her rotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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