45MPHK9 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I'm so sorry. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I'm so sorry. Your experience was identical to mine with my Pearl. I so wanted the chemo to work, but the cancer was too hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 It's never easy. I'm so sorry for your loss. 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...
carronstar Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) I am so sorry you have had to make this decision but grateful that you have the strength to do so. Being able to let your boy go at home, where he is secure and comfortable is such a gift. Know that you were not alone at 6:00 pm, you were held tightly in a circle of people who have all been through this. Cancer sux. Edited April 7, 2015 by carronstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest normaandburrell Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I hope that knowing you did what is right for him eases your grief. Run free, Deacon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukasmom Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 So sorry you had to say goodbye but it is the best decision and the only gift you can give him, freedom from a body that was failing him. He will love you more for doing this for him. Every time we bring a hound into our life we know that at some point we will have unbearable pain in our hearts as we say goodbye. Remember the good times because that is what he will remember. Please talk to him after he is gone, he will be back to visit you to make sure you are OK. He will always be in your heart. Sending gentle hugs and greyhound kisses- Jan, Luka and Carter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Thinking of you and hope Deacon's passing was peaceful Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I'm so sorry 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...
turbotaina Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundrop Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Thank you, everyone. We spent the entire day with him, just laying beside him as he slept. He did seem to want to go for a walk at one point, but he seemed a little disoriented and was drooling a lot (this went on for a lot of the day). I know this was due to extreme nausea and I have a feeling he was disoriented because his body was shutting down...it eased our minds a little in knowing it was his time. I had a little panic attack when 5:00 struck, realizing we only had an hour left with him, but on the floor we stayed. The vet arrived at 6:00 and explained the process. Deacon didn't like the sedative shot, and cried a bit - but he quickly fell asleep. We cried and spoke to him gently, hoping our voices came through and he wouldn't be afraid. The final injection was given via a butterfly IV, and he didn't cry, wince or react at all, so I knew he was sleeping deeply. He was gone in about a minute, and I held his paws and kissed his head while my husband lay behind him stroking him gently as he took his final breaths. We got his ashes back yesterday, so he is home forever. We miss him so very much, but we are also so happy that he was part of our lives for 6 years. I am so thankful that he didn't have to have any philosophical debate about life after death, and that he only knew he didn't feel well and wanted his misery to end. Him not eating for 2.5 weeks told us that much. I cannot tell you how grateful we are to have a service that will come to our home to do this, and then take him directly to be cremated and have him home the next day. We didn't want his final hours to be stressful or scary at all, and other than some discomfort with the sedative shot, he seemed peaceful and ready to go. Thank you all for the advice and kind words over the past couple of weeks. We prayed that we would have him longer, but the universe has other plans for him. Godspeed my sweet dear boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feisty49 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 My sympathy on the passing of your boy. Your words are beautiful and brought tears to my eyes. Run swift, sweet boy, and then take a nap in soft, green grass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 So sorry for the loss of your lovely boy. Rest well, Deacon. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 He was a very handsome boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Weeping here as well. My heart goes out to you and I am so very sorry. 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...
macoduck Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I have added Deacon's name to the list of Bridge Angels. 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...
Beachbum1 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 There are no words -- our hearts all hurt with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I am so sorry. What a beautiful boy he was and always will be. Run free Deacon, run free sweetie... 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...
carronstar Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I am so very sorry. Godspeed, Deacon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msnikkerdoodle Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Run free sweet Deacon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quarrystepper Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Thank you for sharing your story. I'm sure it will help others when the time comes, as did all the posts that came before you had to let Deacon go. Sorry for your loss. Quote Drew and occasionally DW Melody, with Rosie (AMF Ready Made) and Marvin (Bella Riddick) in Louisville. Forever missing Brooks (KC Bastone) and Kali (Swish). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greyhoundMINI Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I just read through this at work and am tearing up. I've been here too many times... and it never gets any easier. You did the right thing. Thank you for sharing. Run free Deacon. Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) Sending all our sympathy on the loss of your beautiful boy. We know how empty your home and heart feel now. Edited April 9, 2015 by EllenEveBaz Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieRhea Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 So sorry for your loss. The toughest part of loving our dogs. Run free beautiful Deacon be at peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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