BauersMom Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 She has a mass on her aorta, and none of the options are good. We're saying goodbye tonight. With Buster Bloof (UCME Razorback 89B-51359) and Gingersnap Ginny (92D-59450). Missing Pepper, Berkeley, Ivy, Princess and Bauer at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I'm so sorry - I wish you had better news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest newbee Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 So sorry to read the diagnosis. My heart aches for you. This is a very difficult decision, but sometimes the only one that can be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I'm so sorry to hear your 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...
Burpdog Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Sending prayers for peace & comfort Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I'm so sorry to hear this. Just soak each other in today. Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggysMom Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Oh no. I am so sorry and will be thinking of you tonight. Wendy with Twiggy, fosterless while Twiggy's fighting the good fight, and Donnie & Aiden the kitties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Deeply sorry.....wish the outcome were different 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...
Guest Gemma Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Emma, my heart is breaking for you. Ivy will be deeply missed by all who met her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I am sorry to read this diagnosis. Prayers will be going out to you this evening. :grouphug 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...
BauersMom Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 (edited) Thanks, all. Certainly not the ending I thought it was going to be when I posted this. I started a Remembrance thread, way too soon to have to be there after Princess' passing this year. She had blood in her chest - and she was still actively hemorrhaging. The ultrasound showed some sort of abnormality with the aorta, though they couldn't say exactly what. It was likely a cancerous-something, but they also suspected an aneurysm. The vet wanted to do a CT scan to determine exactly what it was - but since I had taken surgery off the table, it really didn't matter what it was. The vet had a hard time with this - couldn't understand why I didn't want to do every last test to know "for sure". It was either something that was unfixable or it was fixable by surgery. And the surgery that they would want to do to "fix" the probelm on/near her heart would have required either breaking her ribs or opening her sternum and I wasn't about to do that with a 12yo (or, really, any age dog, I think). I'm comfortable with my decision. But my heart is shattered. She was so lively and full of such spunk, it was hard to see her today so not herself. Edited October 1, 2011 by BauersMom With Buster Bloof (UCME Razorback 89B-51359) and Gingersnap Ginny (92D-59450). Missing Pepper, Berkeley, Ivy, Princess and Bauer at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I agree with you, the "fix" is not something I would have done either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Please don't question anything you've done, Emma, everything you did for Ivy was b/c you love her. I'm so sorry for you guys. 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...
fliggie Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 You are the only one who knew the right decision and the right time. I'm sorry. My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9_Lady Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I am so sorry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 oh Emma, I'm so sorry! run free Ivy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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