Please send prayers...

[EDuke98080]

Hope he will be ok

 

[Friendly Frog]

Oh my heart goes out to you. Please keep us posted. My fur baby is in my lap right now as I type this.

 

[WorldWacky]

Mickeyflower just posted some terrible news about her BFF's little boy. He was just diagnosed with leukemia. Please send those prayers her way.

Sebastian will be okay... they're pretty sure. He has no internal injuries. He does have a slight fracture in his left leg and in his sacrum. He has not lost any movement. The orthopedic surgeon will evaluate him and give us a call tomorrow. I'm a little worried about the bill. Just for the overnight care and the tests it came to $2000. The doctor was worried about his eyes at first as that could be a sign of brain damage, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Thank you all again for your thoughts. Have a good night everyone.

 

[disneym2m]

Just in case...I will send more thoughts, prayers, and pixie dust for you and your family....

 

[disney4dan]

I hope all is better, and I am glad the indications are hopeful. Good luck with this and explaining to the little ones. Showing them how much you care for this dog, as part of the family, is such a valuable lesson.

 

[es45]

Glad to read that he will be okay!

 

[Heluvsme]

We're praying too! Glad to hear he will be OK, but also sorry about the bill. We love our animals so much, I understand how hard it is.

~Dawn

 

[Kimberle]

Many prayers for a speedy recovery for your pup.

 

[WorldWacky]

It's not looking great after all. While Sebastian has no signs of brain injury, he would require surgery on his left leg for a hip joint issue, surgery on his right leg for a ruptured ACL and possibly on his right ankle - they're not sure if they're dealing with a ligament issue or many small fractures in his ankle. He'll be eleven in January and I just don't know if all of that surgery and recovery time would be good on an old dog. He's been such a good dog, always easy to take care of even as a puppy and it breaks my heart that I think I know that this will have a terrible ending. It would almost have been easier if the vet called today to say that he wasn't "with it" but he's as alert as you could be and I just don't know what to do. With the positive news from last night I told the kids this morning were he was and that he would probably be okay, but now... I'm absolutely sick over this whole thing. I'm waiting on a phone call from our vet and I just hope that he is brutally honest about whether Sebastian could handle this much surgery. Thanks again for all of the good wishes.

 

[WorldWacky]

And I just have to say that even though I love my dog, I feel terribly guilty that I've gone on and on about this after Mickeyflower posted such terrible news about her friend's little boy. Because when I really sit back and look at everything in perspective, he has had a wonderful life and my children are here healthy and happy.

 

[cathie1327]

Still praying for your family...making a decision to put an older animal through surgery like that is difficult...the alternative is even more difficult. I was so hoping he wouldn't have anything serious . Sending much comfort your way.

 

[WebmasterPete]

So sorry to hear about all this. With Max being sick right now, I understand what you're going thru. Hope it all works out for the best.

Pete

 

[sayhello]

You & your Sebastian are in my prayers & thoughts. I hope the decision, whatever it is, is one you can make with a clear heart.

Sayhello

 

[EDuke98080]

It's not looking great after all. While Sebastian has no signs of brain injury, he would require surgery on his left leg for a hip joint issue, surgery on his right leg for a ruptured ACL and possibly on his right ankle - they're not sure if they're dealing with a ligament issue or many small fractures in his ankle. He'll be eleven in January and I just don't know if all of that surgery and recovery time would be good on an old dog. He's been such a good dog, always easy to take care of even as a puppy and it breaks my heart that I think I know that this will have a terrible ending. It would almost have been easier if the vet called today to say that he wasn't "with it" but he's as alert as you could be and I just don't know what to do. With the positive news from last night I told the kids this morning were he was and that he would probably be okay, but now... I'm absolutely sick over this whole thing. I'm waiting on a phone call from our vet and I just hope that he is brutally honest about whether Sebastian could handle this much surgery. Thanks again for all of the good wishes.

I had a surgery done on my 11 year old cat last January to diagnose a lung issue. They took out 3 lobes of his lung and then gave him 2-4 months to live. He is still with us now and doing very well. I didn't know what to do at the time either and opted for treatment. He has had an excellent quality of life so far and I look back and am glad I chose the surgery. Most vets have a payment plan option for expensive procedures so maybe that would be an option for you too. I will say a prayer for your pup and for you too. I knnow how agonizing a time it is for you.

 

[Disney Khi]

 

[EKW]

Sending prayers for you, your children, and Sebastian. May St. Francis hold you all in his care through the difficult decision and days ahead!

Don't feel bad about how you are feeling...sadly, there is enough sorrow to go around. The fact that others are suffering too doesn't minimize what you are going through!!!

 

[*NikkiBell*]

A pet is as much of a member of your family as your children are. I don't think you should feel sorry about venting or asking for PD. Continue to do so and I hope that your furbaby will be home with you soon.

 

[WorldWacky]

Unfortunately, Sebastian has had another setback. The vet said his pupils are now uneven again and it could be a sign of brain damage. With that, the ACL, the hip joint and they found out that he does indeed have a broken ankle, we had to make the very difficult decision to let him go. We just can't see letting him suffer. These surgeries would be drawn out over several days or weeks and the recovery would be hard on any dog, let alone an older dog. I want to say thank you again to all of you. Your support has meant a lot. Now I need to think about happier things. It's been a long day.

 

[eeyorethegreat]

I just want to say I am so sorry that you are going to have to say goodbye to your furbaby. I had to make this same decision in June for my very best friend Toby. Again with our princess kitty Madge in August. It was agonizing to say good bye and I still cry and miss them both more than words can say. Sometimes though saying goodbye is the most compassionate and greatest gift we can give our furbabies. Thinking of you and your family.

 

[Kimberle]

Unfortunately, Sebastian has had another setback. The vet said his pupils are now uneven again and it could be a sign of brain damage. With that, the ACL, the hip joint and they found out that he does indeed have a broken ankle, we had to make the very difficult decision to let him go. We just can't see letting him suffer. These surgeries would be drawn out over several days or weeks and the recovery would be hard on any dog, let alone an older dog. I want to say thank you again to all of you. Your support has meant a lot. Now I need to think about happier things. It's been a long day.

I'm so sorry.