My dog is a lot sicker than we thought**update p. 6 he's gone**

[yecats]

I am truly sorry to hear about Ranger but you are making the best decision for him and managing to give your family closure as well. He will know he was loved by all. My prayers are with you and your family.

Pea-N-me - thanks for sharing your story. It was inspiring to read and I wish you a quick recovery and certainly hope that the doggie therapy helps many others along the way.

 

[LindaG4458]

I am so sorry to hear about Ranger and his illness. We had to have two dogs put down in the last 10 months. It doesn't get any easier. The only thing that helped was knowing that they were suffering and doing this was to help them. We had them cremated and they are on our mantel.

This is the hardest part of having pets.

 

[Cebhfhionn]

I'm so sorry, Robin.....

 

[mickeyboat]

I am sorry Robin.

Denae

 

[chell]

Robin I'm so sorry. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. s for you too!

 

[Rock'n Robin]

Just a final update....
Dad and I picked him up from OSU around noon. He couldn't walk, so they brought him to the car in a wagon. The oncologist said it was either lymphosarcoma or thyoma; both are bad. The mass looked pretty big. He said many dogs with tumors don't show symptoms until it's too late.
Ranger rode all the way home in the back seat next to me. He either had his head on my leg or on the armrest (by my dad's arm) the entire time. He was equally attached to my parents as he spent every afternoon with them when DS was in preschool and kindergarten.
When we got home about 2:20 I tried to carry him in but I couldn't. I got our own wagon and pulled it into the family room. I put my throw blanket he liked on the floor and put him on it. At that point I noticed I had dog stuff on my shoes. I left him with Dad and went to put the keds in the washer in the laundry room. Of course I had to unload the washer first--this took me about 3 minutes. When I got back to the family room he was gone. He had died here at home on his own. DD#1 had gotten a ride home and had just walked in the door. He may have seen her but probably not. DH got home minutes later with my mom. We made the decision to bury him (already had the hole dug) before DD#2 and DS got home--after discussing what was more traumatic, not seeing him at all or seeing him dead. We decided it would be better to bury him. Unfortunately DD#1 watched DH load him back into the wagon in my blanket and pull him out back--she found one of his tennis balls and put a treat inside. I picked the other two up from school and told them and we all had a good cry.
I had images of us sitting here this afternoon, maybe on the porch in the sun, petting Ranger and telling him how much we loved him before we took him to the vet. God makes his own plans. Not only is it pouring rain but he was only home about 10 minutes. His body just gave out. I can't believe he was only showing symptoms for a week. I wish I hadn't spent that time in the laundry room, but I had no idea his passing was so close and I'm just glad my dad was there. Ranger didn't sigh, groan or anything to indicate what was coming.
Again, many, many thanks for all of the incredible hugs and support. The DIS is such a wonderful group of people. This has been a short, strange trip that I don't want to repeat soon, but at least I have had all of you with me.
Robin M.

 

[Lisa L from MI]

Robin
I have been thinking about you and your family all day.....I am so so sorry......

Lisa

 

[tmq2766]

OMG..... I am sitting here crying my eyes out!!!!!! I lost my bestest furry friend in April so I know how difficult it is to say goodbye.... Just know that I am thinking about you and your family. Again I am soooo sorry!!!!!!!

 

[Serena]

I'm terribly sorry Robin.


It does sound like he waited until he was back home.

 

[poohbear1029]

He went peacefully and with his family. You cant ask for better than that, if he had to go. I am so sorry for your loss....

 

[Otto's Doll]

Robin, hugs to you and your family. I am so sorry.

 

[perdidobay]

 

[decker96]

So sorry to hear about your dog. I had an Irish Setter as a kid that we had to put down because of cancer. It's so hard, especially for kids. Thinking of you and hugs to your family.

 

[Crankyshank]

Robin, I am so sorry

Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

 

[robinb]

Robin, I'm sorry for the loss of your furbaby .

 

[Poohbear123]

Our Maxx who was also a Golden, is buried in the back yard, where he loved to chase Lizards. His buddy P.W. is right next to him on the other side....

 

[~*Belle 2003*~]

I'm so sorry.

 

[CyranoJones]

I'm sorry.

 

[binny]

((Hugs))

Im sorry for your loss.

 

[WendyZ]

Robin...I am so sorry.

Take Care...your family will be in my prayers.