mrsmcd7 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 (edited) He developed sudden pain Friday afternoon. Went to hospital and got pain meds, tried to take him home Friday evening, pain and anxiety worsened, returned to hospital last night around 10. By this afternoon they couldn't get the pain and anxiety under control. It was awful. We decided to end his suffering. She thinks it was spinal tumor. Earliest MRI would've been Tuesday. Couldn't let him suffer on until then. He was 10, I wouldn't have put him through continued suffering / surgery etc. We will miss him so much. He was the best dog. Edited September 15, 2018 by mrsmcd7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Fly fast and free sweetie. Send your family a sign as soon as you can. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 I’m so very 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...
Houndtime Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 What a fast turn of events! I am so sad and sorry to read this. Take comfort in knowing that your sweet boy is at peace and pain free. He is running, once again, with the wind. 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...
Neighsayer Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Hugs and peace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 My heart goes out to you. May your memories gradually displace the profound sadness you feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I'm so very sorry. He was too young and it was all too sudden. Godspeed Max. 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...
Time4ANap Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I'm very sorry for your loss. This decision never gets any easier and you relieved him of all that pain. That's the ultimate act of loving your hound. Run pain-free, Max. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I am so sorry! Godspeed Max. Fly fast and pain free, best dog. 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...
schnookums Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Sorry to hear of your ordeal with Max. Thank goodness you had the strength for that most dreaded decision. So very sorry he had to leave so soon. Good Boy Max. Run over the bridge happy and pain free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, Max. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 His last feelings were that the pain was gone away at last, and he was safe with you. I am so sorry. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 So very sorry for the loss of your Max. Remember all the good times.... Max had the same owner as our wonderful Nixon (Starz Sammie ) 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...
RaineysMom Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I am so very sorry :( :cry1 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I'm so sorry you lost your precious Max. It's heartbreaking to see our babies in so much pain, and have to make the most difficult of decisions. 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...
mrsmcd7 Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 Thank you. Right now I'm crying a lot and feeling a lot of guilt about putting him to sleep. I know it will get better but this is so hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I’m so sorry for your loss...may you get comfort knowing you made the most loving decision for Max. 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...
Dawnnziggy Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I am so sorry! I have had to make that kind of decision too. It hurts a lot! I am so sorry you had to go through this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AmberGusDad Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Thank you. Right now I'm crying a lot and feeling a lot of guilt about putting him to sleep. I know it will get better but this is so hard. You didn't put him to sleep. You relieved his pain and made him whole once again. Be kind to yourself.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AmberGusDad Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Thank you. Right now I'm crying a lot and feeling a lot of guilt about putting him to sleep. I know it will get better but this is so hard. Please allow me.... I became intensely interested in grief counseling after my daughter was murdered nearly 23 years ago. I now do grief counseling, at the doctoral level. I am always astounded by the number of people who take so much guilt unto themselves for behavior and results beyond their control. How foolish for us to assume responsibility for that which is beyond our ability to understand, no less to control. We can only do our best, with the best intentions, based on what we know. Beyond that... it's a crapshoot. A survivor.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmcd7 Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 Thank you to everyone for your comfort. This forum of other Greyhound owners has been so nice and supportive. Max was my first dog. I will always love him and will see him again one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 My deepest sympathy. I so understand. Believe me you did the right thing. In your heart you know he told you it was time. He also knew that you would do anything for him because he knew how much you loved him-and always will. Perhaps he will send you a sign to reassure you. Regardless, love never ever dies. It is energy like everything else and cannot be destroyed, even by death. Max will be with you always. :f_red :f_red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmcd7 Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) Please allow me.... I became intensely interested in grief counseling after my daughter was murdered nearly 23 years ago. I now do grief counseling, at the doctoral level. I am always astounded by the number of people who take so much guilt unto themselves for behavior and results beyond their control. How foolish for us to assume responsibility for that which is beyond our ability to understand, no less to control. We can only do our best, with the best intentions, based on what we know. Beyond that... it's a crapshoot. A survivor.... Thank you Edited September 17, 2018 by mrsmcd7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I am so very sorry it turned out this way. It is so hard . Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill419 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I'm sorry for your loss but know that you did the right thing. Quote PRINCESS ANGELS: SUSIE (BANDIT SUE) 3/26/1991-5/13/2006, TIPPER (MPS KRISTINA) 7/23/1999-2/4/2008, LADYBUG (BB'S LADYBUG) 5/19/2005-7/9/2008, HAPPY 12/2000-10/9/2013, RICHY (DON L RICHY RICH) 11/5/2002-5/17/2015, DARREN 9/24/2005-3/2/2017, TUCKER (AWESOME ABILITY) 12/29/2004-12/4/2017, BUG (BB'S DANCING BUG) 5/19/2005-11/17/2018, Dee (KIOWA DIANDRA) 10/9/2007-6/20/2022, Buddy (PJ PLUTARCH) 11/21/2013-9/8/2023) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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