Guest shanesmom Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Prince was a special boy. A huge 120 pound German Shepherd who saved my mom's life. A couple of years ago, he suddenly stopped playing, lost his hair, refused to eat and lost thirty pounds in just some weeks. She took him to 2 vets several times and then a specialist who said there was nothing wrong with Prince and that she should get a check up. She did and it turned out she had stage one pancreatic cancer. This kind of cancer is usually never discovered in stage one because there are no symptoms that early. She had only had an occasional stomach upset but really no serious pain yet. She had surgery which removed the cancer completely and did not even need chemo because it had not had a chance to spread anywhere else yet. She is cancer free. As soon as she came home from the surgery, Prince started eating and playing again. He knew she had cancer but just did not know how to tell her. We are so grateful to him and to the vet specialist who truly understood how smart dogs could be. He will be so missed. He was her medical service dog and by her side 24/7. He was only 7 years young. Just this morning he showed signs of having trouble breathing. She took him to the vet but it was too late. He was in complete heart failure and his lungs were completely filled with fluid. I know Elton was waiting for him at the bridge. They were the best of friends. Always snuggling together. I'm so worried about my mom. She is so lost without her Prince. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 How incredibly sad; he was far too young. My sympathies to your Mom. Godspeed Prince. 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...
Batmom Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 What a handsome and remarkable fellow. I'm so sorry for your and your mom's loss. Run with the wind, big fella. Quote 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 boondog Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Not Prince! I'm so sorry, Ingrid. I can't imagine how heartbroken your mom must be. We really loved having him come to our picnic. He was truly an amazing dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I'm so sorry, Ingrid. Hugs to you and your mom. Godspeed, Prince. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Blitzkrieg Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 very sorry to hear German Shepherds are truly amazing dogs godspeed big Prince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Such a beautiful, sensitive, and well-loved handsome man. I am so very sorry for your and your mom's loss. Please take good care of yourselves. Godspeed special boy, Prince. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). 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...
Hollis Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I am so so sorry Quote My sweet angel Tanner-"Showoffs Magic" 79D-82695. DOB 7/22/99. Gotcha Day 6/20/05. Bridge Day 3/11/10. Big Beautiful Brave Angel Norm-"Showoffs Storm" 89B-83263. DOB 8/16/99. Gotcha Day 3/24/06. Bridge Day 4/20/13. Angel Girl Bree-"Breezy Betty" 201A-93631. DOB 2/05/01. Gotcha Day 5/11/10. Bridge Day 10/07/11. She reached the beach.... Maci-"CF's Owhatanite" 44H-29320. DOB 10/05/04. Gotcha Day 10/11/11. Greta-"Greta's Milam" 90B-54582. DOB 9/17/10. Gotcha Day 11/30/12. Bridge Day 03/30/17. Ben-"P Kay Key Train" 63A-61271. DOB 6/2/13. Gotcha Day 12/26/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 What a beautiful and special boy. I'm so sorry. My condolences to you and your mom. He was far too young to leave. Quote 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...
Greydawg Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 So sorry it was his time to leave your mother. Gentle hugs to all of you who loved her charming Prince. (How intuitive of the vet to suggest that Prince may have sensed something wrong with his beloved mama.) Quote Cheryl - "Mom" to RUNNER (Gunnah, born 6/15/2012) and FARGO (Ridin Shotgun, born 8/21/2015). Missing my Grey-Angels HEISMAN (RX Heisman) (3/29/2005-2/1/2016) and ALEX (Bevenly) (4/15/2005-6/7/2018). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 What a wonderful dog! I'm so sorry for your mom's loss 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...
GreyTzu Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I am so sorry. GSD's have a special place in my heart. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Prince was indeed a special boy. My heart goes out to your mom - I know their bond must have been a very strong one. I'm so very sorry for the loss of her beautiful Prince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I am so sorry he was very handsome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I'm sorry for your Moms loss Quote 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...
fliggie Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Prince Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostr_Mom Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Beautiful boy. Rest well Prince. My condolences on your loss. Quote <p>Mom to Kyle (Diehard Kyle) & Angel Gracie (KB's Sankey) Foster Mom for AFG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 What wonderful dog & vet. Prince was handsome, smart boy. Sending hugs to your mom for her loss. Run free Prince & send your mom that you reached the bridge safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CherylB Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 what a wonderful story and special boy. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Cheryl, mom to Remy and Woot. Always in my heart Haley, Henry and Sheba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 so sorry for the loss of Prince. (((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))) Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 How humbled I am in the face of Prince's great love for your Mom. He is clearly a hero-clearly an angel. My deepest sympathy and I'll be praying for your Mom during this terrible storm. :f_red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I am very sorry. Prince was a beautiful pup and I hope your Mom will time heal from this heartbreaking loss. Quote 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...
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