winnie Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Following heart hound Faye Oops diagnosis with osteosarcoma in October 2011, we attended a talk given by Dr. Couto. He compared osteo in retired racing greyhounds, AKC greyhounds and galgos. Dr. Crouto has said that he just doesn't see very many cases of osteosarcoma in galgos. I remember thinking that we needed to get a galgo because I simply could not face this demon again. We adopted Beatrix from Spain in October 2013. She wasn't fostered first. We picked her up when she arrived at JFK. She was 7 y/o and fit in well with our pack. I have fallen in love with this breed - similar, yet different from the retired racers we've had. Beatrix had her baggage, but watching her transformation has been so incredibly rewarding too. She is a sweet, goofy girl at home. In public, she tends to be aloof. I often wished others could see the Beatrix we know. The limping started about a month ago. We took Beatrix to our vet three weeks ago. X-rays appeared to be clear and he suspected a soft tissue injury - possibly a MCL/ACL. He gave us medication and told us to limit her activity. None of us suspected osteosarcoma. Beatrix seemed to be better with the medication until this past week. She started dragging her left hind leg and stopped getting on furniture. Our vet referred us to a specialist. We were thinking she might need TPLO surgery. Instead, the vet diagnosed her with the unthinkable - osteosarcoma in her pelvis. There is absolutely nothing to be done. We don't know how much longer we'll have with Beatrix. We have medication to keep her comfortable. I'm a strong believer in a day too early than a day too late. We know our days with Beatrix are numbered and won't prolong her pain. I have to leave for a business trip Monday to Thursday and hope she'll be here when I get home. I know that DH will do what is right in my absence. I just hope that I get to see her face and hold her one last time when she crosses the bridge. Galgos are wonderful dogs. Since adopting Beatrix, we added Encarna to our pack in July 2016. I have absolutely no regrets. We thought adopting a galgo meant that we could escape this horrible disease. We were wrong. We have sent Beatrix's x-rays to Dr. Couto. He confirmed that it is uncommon, but not impossible. At the very least, maybe Beatrix's case can help his research. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I am so sorry to read this. Spoil that little girl rotten. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I am so sorry for this sad diagnosis. 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...
Remolacha Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Oh No, I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 We are so sorry for the awful diagnosis. We've been there and know how miserable it is. 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...
greysmom Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I'm very sorry you're joining this horrible club. {{{hugs}}} 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Oh, no. Oh, no. I often wished others could see the Beatrix we know. Through your posts on GT, we can "see" her in all her lazy, goofy sweetness. 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...
spottydog Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 So not fair! Take lots of pictures of your pretty girl...hugs to you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brindlehound Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I'm so sad to read this. She looked so good at GIG. Quote Carol, missing Magic (1/5/01 - 4/15/15) but welcoming Fuzzy's Joy Behar (Joy) into my life on 5/31/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 So sad! Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I'm so sorry. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 As one who has been there also I am so terribly sorry about the diagnosis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Sadly, we've been in this club before with greyhound Faye Oops. I just wasn't expecting to be here with our first galgo. I just hope that Beatrix's 3.5 years as an American made up for whatever she endured for 7 years in Spain. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I'm so sorry you're facing this. 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...
tbhounds Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I'm sorry to hear this. I had joined the "club" recently myself-sucks. I remember Tina Solera's (Galgos Del Sol) lost her beautiful Lucas to osa and I thought how awful knowing osa was supposed to be rather uncommon in the galgos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I had to read the title twice as I thought OS was almost non-existent in galgos, too. I'm so sorry to hear that she's got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 My heart aches for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettobug Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Sadly, we've been in this club before with greyhound Faye Oops. I just wasn't expecting to be here with our first galgo. I just hope that Beatrix's 3.5 years as an American made up for whatever she endured for 7 years in Spain. Oh, absolutely. Quote Current Crew: Gino-Gene-Eugene! (Eastnor Rebel: Makeshift x Celtic Dream); Fuzzy the Goo-Goo Girl (BGR Fuzzy Navel: Boc's Blast Off x Superior Peace); Roman the Giant Galoot! (Imark Roman: Crossfire Clyde x Shana Wookie); Kitties Archie and Dixie Forever Missed: K9 Sasha (2001-2015); Johnny (John Reese--Gable Dodge x O'Jays) (2011-19); the kitties Terry and Bibbi; and all the others I've had the privilege to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 I'm sorry to hear this. I had joined the "club" recently myself-sucks. I remember Tina Solera's (Galgos Del Sol) lost her beautiful Lucas to osa and I thought how awful knowing osa was supposed to be rather uncommon in the galgos. I'm so sorry. We adopted Encarna via Galgos del Sol. Travis, who runs Love, Hope & Believe Galgo Adoption in the Chicago area lost one of his galgos to osteosarcoma too. I hate this F*** disease! Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I'm truly sorry that this has happened to you and Beatrix. I know of at least 1 case of osteo (verifiable) in Spain and with the importing of dogs (Ireland) to beef up their galgo lines, it may only be a matter of time before the rates of osteo are relatively equal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I am so very sorry both Beatrix and you are having to go through this. Sending gentle hugs 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I'm so sorry you're facing this beast again. Hugs to all of you. 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...
robinw Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) This news really, really sucks Edited May 15, 2017 by robinw 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...
Tracey Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I'm so sorry Beatrix received such a heartbreaking diagnosis. You all are in my thoughts. 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...
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