MerseyGrey Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 1 hour ago, ramonaghan said: Checking in for the vet report. Thank you. I don’t know how to write this. We said goodbye to Buddy tonight. The vet thought that with him not improving much and the blood markers from his test a couple of weeks ago that lymphoma was an increasingly likely scenario and thought that it was the right time to let him go. In true Buddy fashion, he made it as awkward as possible - he wouldn’t lie down, he wouldn’t offer his leg up, he wouldn’t keep still and he bared his teeth to warn the vet off. Eventually he slipped away and he looked more peaceful than he has done for a while. I’d managed to convince myself that he was going to recover from this so we are in shock. I knew it was going to be hard if we did have to make this decision (I was hoping that he would go in his sleep so I wouldn’t have to make the choice), but I wasn’t expecting to feel like this. I miss him so much already. Our hearts are broken Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Oh, Ellen, I'm so sorry. I was afraid of this when you didn't update. I am heartbroken for you. Please know you and Dan did everything you could for Buddy, and then some—no wonder he didn't want to leave you! We will miss him here so much and fondly remember his sweet senior romping in the garden. Rest well, Buddy. You were such a good boy. 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...
MerseyGrey Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 22 minutes ago, ramonaghan said: Oh, Ellen, I'm so sorry. I was afraid of this when you didn't update. I am heartbroken for you. Please know you and Dan did everything you could for Buddy, and then some—no wonder he didn't want to leave you! We will miss him here so much and fondly remember his sweet senior romping in the garden. Rest well, Buddy. You were such a good boy. Thank you. I will do a proper tribute when I’ve pulled myself together a bit Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 You know, sometimes these dear souls will rally just before they leave, almost as tho they want their bright and usual behavior to override the sadness of late so that the good is how they are remembered. Buddy perhaps was trying to do that for you, a glimmer of the young man you loved and who loved you so in return for so long Ellen and Dan, I am so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are broken with yours. Such a good fella. Rest easy sweet boy. 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...
MerseyGrey Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, FiveRoooooers said: You know, sometimes these dear souls will rally just before they leave, almost as tho they want their bright and usual behavior to override the sadness of late so that the good is how they are remembered. Buddy perhaps was trying to do that for you, a glimmer of the young man you loved and who loved you so in return for so long Ellen and Dan, I am so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are broken with yours. Such a good fella. Rest easy sweet boy. Thank you Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Oh, Buddy. So beautiful, so smart, so much his own dog. And he loved you so much. But he did it his way. Be good to yourselves, in his honor. 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...
AUSgrey Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 From Oz, sending you and Dan our kindest thoughts - Buddy will be greatly missed. We are looking into the future with our senior dog and know that we can learn from such gracious people as those on this forum. Thank you and all the very best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 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...
GreyPoopon Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 3 hours ago, FiveRoooooers said: You know, sometimes these dear souls will rally just before they leave This is so very true. Several of mine have done so. It's very very hard to say goodbye under any circumstances, but not having a definitive diagnosis makes it even tougher. You did as much as you possibly could for him, and yet he wouldn't eat. You might not be able to accept this now, but it was clearly time. I'm so very sorry. Godspeed Buddy. 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...
Remolacha Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 I am so very sorry you had to say goodbye to Buddy It is possibly the hardest thing we ever have to do, but you did the best for Buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 I am so sorry! I really thought he had turned the corner and was going to improve. You took such good care of him! Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted October 11, 2023 Author Share Posted October 11, 2023 Thank you all so much. Your words are a real comfort. I’m so grateful to be part of this community Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 I'm sure many of us have learned a lot about about Buddy's ups and downs, and it will certainly help other hounds in the future. You did all you could do for Buddy and more. I have added Buddy's name to the list of Bridge Angels on GT. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, 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...
LBass Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 I'm so very sorry that your wonderful Buddy is gone. My heart is heavy for both of you as you navigate this huge loss. I'm grateful that you shared stories of Buddy with us here over the years. Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 What a wonderful life Buddy had with you and you with him. That knowledge doesn't make the pain any easier at this moment but hopefully in time. I am deeply sorry that it was his time. I enjoyed reading about him and seeing his photographs. Wishing you and your husband peace and comfort. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted October 11, 2023 Author Share Posted October 11, 2023 5 hours ago, macoduck said: I'm sure many of us have learned a lot about about Buddy's ups and downs, and it will certainly help other hounds in the future. You did all you could do for Buddy and more. I have added Buddy's name to the list of Bridge Angels on GT. Thank you Thank you all for your kind words Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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