Remolacha Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I am so, so sorry That is so unfair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 You know, when we adopt a pup we never really know what's in store for us. We all hope that we'll have many years together, but it doesn't always turn out that way. All you can really do is enjoy every day you have with them, and as you have with Murphy, love them like crazy. I'm glad that you and Murphy found each other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inugrey Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I'm sorry you got this news. We opted for prednisone and not chemo when Inu was diagnosed with lymphoma. It works fast and he felt great for a bit longer. Quote Colleen with Covey (Admirals Cove) and Rally (greyhound puppy)Missing my beloved boy INU (CJ Whistlindixie) my sweetest princess SALEM (CJ Little Dixie) and my baby girl ZOE (LR's Tara) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggysMom Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I am so sorry. It is just terribly unfair that you will have to lose him so soon after adopting him. Of course, all Murphy cares about is that he is with you now, where he belongs. He will be happy for the rest of his life, and that is all any of us can ask for. Quote 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...
Guest RMarie Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I'm very sorry!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatricksMom Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 As long as Murphy still greets us at the door, loves his tennis balls (which he can catch!) and other toys, and enjoys affection we'll be together. Hopefully his drug regime will keep him pain and discomfort free for a while, and he's loving the actual meat in his meals. It absolutely kills me, but when the time comes I've checked out a very well regarded company that handles euthansia in the home. In the meantime, thank you so much for all your support. He's a very special boy and I'm a mess at the moment. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I'm so deeply deeply sorry about this diagnosis. I wish I had chosen the route of palliative care with Beanie's also. My thoughts will be with you and Murphy during this time. This is so unfair, but Murphy is so blessed to have found someone who really loved him to be there for him during this time. Can you just imagine him still in that backyard alone going through this . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryhndsr4us Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I'm so sorry. Murphy is so lucky to have found a home where he will get all the love and affection he deserves. I'm sure you will spoil him as much as you can. Be sure to take lots of photos, I'm so glad I had lots of all my angels. Quote Sue ,Sky and Dood, Bridge angels Clark, Gypsy, Dreamy and Sneakers, Oshkosh,WI Heartbound Greyhound Adoption<p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 He was waiting to leave with love. I'm so sorry. No judgement here. You know what's best for him and your family. Sometimes the treatments can take more out of you than the illness. Exactly this. I will only add that our hounds live in the moment and don't seem to understand why we are so sad. Cherish every moment you have together. 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...
seeh2o Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I am so sorry to read this. He couldn't be in a better or more loving home. He's lucky he's with you. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I am so sad and sorry to read this. I hope Murphy has many more good days with your family. No matter how long they stay, they never stay long enough. 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...
Guest Adrianne Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I am so so sorry. No judgment here. Love him. There's joy to be experienced and memories to be made even in the final days. And he knows he's loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I'm so sorry. I know how tough this is but - I believe Patrick sent him your way. He knew you'd take good care of him and show Murphy the same love you showed Patrick. You may have thought you needed Murphy. Patrick knew Murphy needed you. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I'm so sorry. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 This is really unfair. I'm so very sorry. Quote 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I am so sorry. As others have already said, this is beyond unfair. I know one thing, the days he will remember will be the days with you and the love he receives. 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...
Guest dmt Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I am so sorry for you and Murphy. At least he knows love now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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carronstar Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 No judgements. This started long before you ever knew Murphy. All he will know with you is love, and tennis balls, and food and cuddles and everything that is wonderful in his life. What an amazing gift that is to give him. Love. Love. Love. For you, this is beyond unfair and so very sad. Hold on to the fact that you are giving Murphy the very best life he could have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatricksMom Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Thank goodness the Predisone seems to be working very quickly. Already the lymp nodes I can see are substantially smaller, hopefully that means some of the internal swelling is down and Murphy will be more comfortable. Other than the rain, he's had a good day--lots of cuddling, a visit to the office staff, a little bit of catching his tennis ball before he settled back down to cuddle it, mommy buying him a ton of chicken at Costco. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatricksMom Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Here's a classic Murphy photo--he loves this bed best so we move it from room to room for him: Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Sooooooo handsome . 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...
Yamaha_gurl Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Quote Greyhound Collars : www.collartown.ca Maggie (the human servant), with Miss Bella, racing name "A Star Blackieto" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Here's a classic Murphy photo--he loves this bed best so we move it from room to room for him: He's gorgeous. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cristar Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Sweet little bugger. It's going to break your heart when it happens but you have done the most wonderful thing ever for this poor boy. You are giving him love. That's all that counts - he will leave this world knowing that after being ignored for so long, someone finally came along and loved him for exactly what he is - a sweet, gentle greyhound. You've done good. You've helped another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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