Guest BlackandTan Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I have a question for everyone.... If you knew that a dog had an un-curable disease that vets said that they don't know how they have lived this long and then said they don't think the dog would even have another year... Would you adopt or foster it until he went to the bridge??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Yep, our hounds come to us with no guarantees, just as we have no guarantee for tomorrow. A lesson I learned from my first greyhound. I have learned to enjoy the moments with each and every one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I would. That dog deserves a home just as much as any dog. I would think most groups would keep the dog as a permanent foster in a foster home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest undergreysspell Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Absolutely, the hound would get the best care and all the love I could give it for whatever time it had left. Nothing in life is guaranteed. Special needs can be the most trying, but also the most rewarding experiences. The dog deserves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 If I could afford and provide the care that was necessary for them I would. Loss hurts, but the thought of them not having a family in the end is worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvEarsies Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Yes, without hesitation. Quote Bernadette with Jak, Horizon, Kota, Barnaby, Madison, Earl, Tiggy, Finney, Tommy, Woody, Tyler and Lincoln all at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Yes, if I had the means to make sure the dog would be comfortable. With the exception of Gracie, we've only adopted seniors. Some only lasted 6 months. Others as much as 2 years. What would be the alternative for the dog in question? Knowing love in the short term seems a better choice to me. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Yes, Noelle is one of those dogs & every day is a gift. I have learned a lot from caring for her & made many cyber friends thru her support group. I would hate to think a dog wouldn't get a chance to know love because it had something wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Yes. If I can give a pup the opportunity of a home filled with love for however long it is, I would do it. 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...
Moneypenny Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I would, I have a very soft spot for special needs and senior dogs I think this describes it very well. Quote Mom to Emmi (WM Lickety Split) & Asia (Devious Walker)Waiting at the Bridge: Shadow, Willow, Tony, Nina, Reggie, Sunny, Webb, Rosie, Rowdy, Ivy, Smoke & Raina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I would, I have a very soft spot for special needs and senior dogs I think this describes it very well. This. Without question. 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...
Batmom Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 If the dog fit well in my household and I could provide appropriate care, why not? 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 KennelMom Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 That pretty much describes Quilty when we adopted her. They trued to waive the adoption fee but i insisted on paying one bc regardless of how long we had with her, she had value like every other adoptable. Actually, she was priceless And I would make the same decision any day of the week. We did get lucky and had a year or so with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Yes. 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...
AKennelFull Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Matt, Do I know this dog? Kathy Quote ACT Greyhound Adoptions actgreyhounds@cfl.rr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 BTDT and would do it again as long as I am financially able to keep them happy and comfortable. While the loss is awful, I have still gained more than I lost. Those dogs teach you so much about life and dignity and acceptance. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest june Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) I fostered a Mama girl who I knew had osteo. I only had her for 11 days, but I loved her every minute. I don't regret it in spite of the pain of losing her. For 11 days she had a loving, forever home. Edited March 24, 2013 by june Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Yes. I did this with Susan, who was diagnosed with kidney disease the week we got her. Brambleberry offered to take her back before we got too fond of her (too late!) but though I knew she would be cared for there until she left this earth, I chose to keep her. As it turned out, she had kidney cancer and didn't last six months, but if I'd known that at the time I'd still have taken her. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex95lucy Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I'd take that dog in a heartbeat. Finances make no difference. If the dog needed care, the finances worked out, even if it took a while to get the bill paid off. Vets don't always know everything. They told me my kitten wouldn't live a year. She lived 7 fantastic years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BleuDog Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Oh yes, Oh YES!!!!!!! And LOVED each and every minute that we had together... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zombrie Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) I would - and I did. Sym Ace. We had him a week before he went to the bridge. Never regretted it. ETA For what it's worth, the vets gave Kodie 6 months to live when she was 2 years old. She's now 9. Edited March 24, 2013 by zombrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandTan Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 True! Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I would too. I haven't had a chance like that with a Greyhound, but I fostered 2 absolutely wonderful, perfect, geriatric cats ( probably about 14-16) who were given months to live. One had mammary tumors, and the other was operated on for cancer of the thyroid. She surprised us, and was with me for 2 very good years. It's worth it. Quote 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...
gazehund Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I would - and I did. Sym Ace. We had him a week before he went to the bridge. Never regretted it. ETA For what it's worth, the vets gave Kodie 6 months to live when she was 2 years old. She's now 9. Yep. Vets are far from the do all and end all of actually knowing how much time a pet will have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LittleGreys Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Yes, I absolutely would. And I have. One was a tiny puppy with a severe heart defect. I planned on having the surgery done to try to repair it, but he died before we could even schedule the surgery. My heart broke the night he died. I never thought it could hurt so bad. I still remember him even though it has been years since he has been gone. And I would do it again in a heart beat. Send one my way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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