mimosasmom Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I don't post on here much, I am on Facebook (Camille Wagner) more, and am friends with a lot of you there. I can't post on there right now because my kids don't know the bad news yet. We will tell them tonight. Mimosa is my first grey, adopted in 2006. She is my heart dog and will be 10 on February 23rd. She started limping a couple of weeks ago. Took her to the vet today and she was x-rayed and my fears were confirmed. Osteosarcoma in the left femur. (Not a definitive diagnosis, she would need a biopsy for that). I am heartbroken. I won't put her thru amputation and chemo. We are home now, with Rimadyl and Tramadol to keep her as comfortable as possible until it is time. My heart is shattered. Quote Camille, Mom to Cher and Centeno! Also the kitties: Dash, Tod, and Starburst.Waiting at the Bridge: Bam Bam, Mimi, Mimosa Grove, Magic, Roscoe, Buckwheat, Knick Knack, and Skylar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyhoundGirl Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I am so sorry to hear about your news. You and your family are in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm so sorry to hear this. Hugs to all of you. 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...
duncan41 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I am very sorry. Will keep you and your family in my prayers. Please give extra hugs, kisses and treats to Mimosa from me. Quote 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...
Acadianarose Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm so sorry. Hugs. Quote Payton, The Greyhound (Palm City Pelton) and Toby, The LabAnnabella and Julietta, The CatsAt the Bridge - Abby, The GSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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carronstar Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I am so sorry to hear this. Hugs to you and your family and lovely Mimosa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimosasmom Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thanks everyone. I dread telling my kids tonight. Quote Camille, Mom to Cher and Centeno! Also the kitties: Dash, Tod, and Starburst.Waiting at the Bridge: Bam Bam, Mimi, Mimosa Grove, Magic, Roscoe, Buckwheat, Knick Knack, and Skylar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm so sorry. Special hugs for Mimi. 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...
Guest grey_dreams Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm so sorry. That really sucks 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...
mimosasmom Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm so sorry. Special hugs for Mimi. Thanks.. Mimi is actually my other greyhound who is almost 11. Mimosa is our middle child and Bam Bam is the baby at 8. Quote Camille, Mom to Cher and Centeno! Also the kitties: Dash, Tod, and Starburst.Waiting at the Bridge: Bam Bam, Mimi, Mimosa Grove, Magic, Roscoe, Buckwheat, Knick Knack, and Skylar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thanks.. Mimi is actually my other greyhound who is almost 11. Mimosa is our middle child and Bam Bam is the baby at 8. So sorry about that. I was looking at your screen name and took "Mimi" from that. Please give Mimosa those special hugs, and some scritches for Mimi and BamBam. 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...
ramonaghan Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I am so sorry. You and Mimosa will be in my thoughts. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Sorry to see this. Cancer is so unfair so love your girl for as long as possible. Hugs to all in your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm so sorry. You should come over and peruse the Osteo Thread. There's a lot of good information, and we have several people who have gone the palliative care route to give you some ideas of things that worked for them. You should talk with your vet about adding in gabapentin to her meds mix. It really helps with the gastly nerve pain from osteo. Quote 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...
MP_the4pack Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm so sorry to hear the news. You are in good company, so many of us have been there already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPDoggie Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I am so sorry, and add my prayers for you having to tell your kids. Quote Amy and Tim in Beverly, MA, with Chase and Always missing Kingsley (Drama King) and Ruby (KB's Bee Bopper). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm so very sorry to hear this Our Nube too was diagnosed at 10 1/2. Definitely go to the Osteo thread, lots of good advice/info there. We did not amputate either and I don't know if the chemo and radiation was really worth it. The pain meds and controlling the pain seemed to be the most effective thing to do. Nube's sister made it almost as long as he did with nothing more than pain meds.... sending hugs. Cancer sucks. Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I am so sorry your girl has the evil monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabz Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 So sorry Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deboosh Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I haven't been on here lately either, but my heart goes out to you; I am so sorry. You've just experienced what we all hope won't happen. I wish you strength and wisdom when telling your family. Many (((hugs))). Quote Image removed, not within Signature Guidelines. Forever Home on December 20, 2012Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I am so sorry to hear about this dreadful News . Sending ever so gentle Hugs to Mimosa and the Family who loves her so dearly :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thinking about you as you tell your kids this horrible news. I'm so sorry. Please let us know how your sweet girl is doing. 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...
o_rooly Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm so, so sorry. There are no words. I've only come close to that diagnosis with Aston.. it is completely heartrending. We are all here for you. I have not had direct experience with osteo, but many here have. Quote every day a tiny adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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