My best and most loyal friend is dying ......

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by docicu3

I have tried three times before this to write this reply but I am so overcome by the swell of support and kindness from all of you, most of you I haven't met, that my keyboard stammers and stutters. In an hour 150 people looked at the original post and 20 from around the country took time from their busy day to ease my pain and support my family.

About a year ago I came upon a website about horse racing and somehow I left with a membership in a family from all walks of life that typifies what is good about the human condition and how we share each other's emotions good and bad, happy and sad.

Thank you all for your kindness during my hour of need and may we all pause for a moment this evening with whatever family means to you to simply enjoy the gift of the connection with them because it makes us all better people as you all have made me feel today.

Sumwonlovesyou........and it may be the community of Derby Trail.

God Bless You All.....

Isn't it unreal how a small virtual community can have such a REAL impact on your life and emotions? I read your post about your dog, and like many here have already expressed, I can relate exactly to your emotion and feel your pain. The way you wrote it out was very open and honest and therefore made it instantly obvious to everyone your dilemma. I think it says a lot that you chose this place, DerbyTrail, to express those emotions, private painful feelings. I think you did so because you needed to get it out, to tell people, and its here that you feel comfortable.
I admire you for sharing your feelings at this sad time. None of us are without this kind of pain from time to time, its the price we pay for loving our pets, or others.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by docicu3

I have tried three times before this to write this reply but I am so overcome by the swell of support and kindness from all of you, most of you I haven't met, that my keyboard stammers and stutters. In an hour 150 people looked at the original post and 20 from around the country took time from their busy day to ease my pain and support my family.

About a year ago I came upon a website about horse racing and somehow I left with a membership in a family from all walks of life that typifies what is good about the human condition and how we share each other's emotions good and bad, happy and sad.

Thank you all for your kindness during my hour of need and may we all pause for a moment this evening with whatever family means to you to simply enjoy the gift of the connection with them because it makes us all better people as you all have made me feel today.

Sumwonlovesyou........and it may be the community of Derby Trail.

God Bless You All.....

Doc, you're a great guy and it was really a pleasure to meet you... and as we are all fans of animals here we can share your pain. Hang in there and feel the support of everyone.
Regards- Phil

[Mortimer]

Doctor;



Mr. M.D. ...can you tell me..........oh skip it. Just trying to help out here.

But you wrote your lament so skillfully it evokes extra emotion.It's odd how doggies can be like people.

None of this will make you feel better,but I woud think typing it out as you did helps in itself.I would think you will see your great friend again some day as I feel,not that I can explain,it will be that way.

Best to you,sir.

[declansharbor]

Doc,

Theres few things in this life that are harder to take than that of a family member passing. When our dog Hunter (RIP) left us, there was this huge void in our lives. We had to pick up the peices and get on with it, as tough as it seems. My prayers will be with you, especially knowing the pain that it causes.

[ShadowRoll]

I'm so very sorry for you, doc.

My buddies are getting up there in years, too, and I really understand your pain.

[sumitas]

Time slips by so fast. I'm sorry the bell tolls for him too soon.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by docicu3

It's probably not the place for this and you would think I should be a hell of alot better with this given I deal with human suffering and death every day of my profesional life but the one completely selfless loving being I have ever known is leaving our family and I am beyond devastated.

My 12 year old golden "Shadow" (sassy chance and shadow with those with an awareness of that family).....was diagnosed with metastatic lymphoma yesterday. He isn't suffering at the moment but is disinterested in eating and his usual activity......

All this animal ever did was....

1) raise my children ........he had the unique innate ability to lie with young boys at night when they didn't want to be alone until they fell asleep, knowning somehow by the change in their breathing that slumber had befallen them and he could now safely leave their sides each night. The security he gave my sons is not definable.

2) greet me each and every time I came through a door morning, noon or night as if I had come home from a war with the passion and happiness of lovers too long apart.

3) lived to make our family happy each and every day, never cross, complaining or difficult. How many people do you know in your life that haven't got one annoying habit or flaw.

He isn't apparently in pain and has periods of alertness with a wagging tail, alert eyes, affection craving. Is it cruel to hold on to further time together if you think it is quality time from both perspectives.

My friend has done more for me several times over than I have ever done for him, a selfless example of devotion who made every person he lived with a better creature by knowning him. An example of altuism when the word is used all too easily.

Euthanized is a word I have a great deal of a problem with if the animal isn't apparently suffering.

I love my dog so shoot me......the loss is a hole in my head and heart I'll not soon mend.

oh doci i am so sorry! it's hard when it's a family pet, they don't know what's going on....poor baby.
i don't know what to say.

[Rupert Pupkin]

Originally Posted by docicu3

It's probably not the place for this and you would think I should be a hell of alot better with this given I deal with human suffering and death every day of my profesional life but the one completely selfless loving being I have ever known is leaving our family and I am beyond devastated.

My 12 year old golden "Shadow" (sassy chance and shadow with those with an awareness of that family).....was diagnosed with metastatic lymphoma yesterday. He isn't suffering at the moment but is disinterested in eating and his usual activity......

All this animal ever did was....

1) raise my children ........he had the unique innate ability to lie with young boys at night when they didn't want to be alone until they fell asleep, knowning somehow by the change in their breathing that slumber had befallen them and he could now safely leave their sides each night. The security he gave my sons is not definable.

2) greet me each and every time I came through a door morning, noon or night as if I had come home from a war with the passion and happiness of lovers too long apart.

3) lived to make our family happy each and every day, never cross, complaining or difficult. How many people do you know in your life that haven't got one annoying habit or flaw.

He isn't apparently in pain and has periods of alertness with a wagging tail, alert eyes, affection craving. Is it cruel to hold on to further time together if you think it is quality time from both perspectives.

My friend has done more for me several times over than I have ever done for him, a selfless example of devotion who made every person he lived with a better creature by knowning him. An example of altuism when the word is used all too easily.

Euthanized is a word I have a great deal of a problem with if the animal isn't apparently suffering.

I love my dog so shoot me......the loss is a hole in my head and heart I'll not soon mend.

I am very sorry to hear about your dog. I know what you are going through. I just lost my dog of 13 years a couple of weeks ago. He had lymphoma just like your dog. It's been 16 days now and I am doing much better but I still haven't fully recovered. I can tell you that the first 4-5 days is terrible. I was an emotional mess for about 4-5 days. I had a couple of months to prepare for it also, yet that still didn't make it any easier.

I can tell you what really helped my dog's appetite. He didn't have a very good appetite after he got sick, so I started buying him rotisserie chickens from Whole Foods Market. I would hand-feed him chicken and would also mix it in with his regular food. It really did the trick. He loved that chicken. He loved it so much that his appetite remained very strong right up until his last couple of days.

I think that Prednisone helped my dog too. The vet recommended my dog go on Prednisone after he was diagnosed with lymphoma. She said that it can really help dogs with lymphoma. It's not a cure but I think it can give them an extra month or so and it will make them more comfortable.

Anyway, I really feel for you. It's a very hard thing to go through. You'll get through it, but it won't be easy. When you have had an animal for that long and you are that attached to them, it's a great loss when you lose them. It will take time to get over it. In the meantime, just give him all the love you can and enjoy the remaining time that you have left together.

[docicu3]

Shadow Magliaro 04/30/1995-06/03/2007


"All Dogs Go To Heaven"

[ShadowRoll]

Originally Posted by docicu3

Shadow Magliaro 04/30/1995-06/03/2007


"All Dogs Go To Heaven"

Damn. Sorry, doc.

[paisjpq]

Very sorry.

[Buffymommy]

Originally Posted by docicu3

Shadow Magliaro 04/30/1995-06/03/2007


"All Dogs Go To Heaven"

The day I lost my first baby girl, was a very hard day. I asked God to give me a sign that I had done the right thing and that she was alright. I stayed home from work. I started cleaning the house. Around noon time I stopped to have a sandwich. I sat on my recliner and turned on the television. I didn't care what was on but I saw that a movie was starting so I left it there to see what it was. What was the movie? All Dogs Go To Heaven. It was my sign.

Just take one day at a time and it will get easier. It will take many days, but it will get easier. I am truly sorry for your loss. Shadow is in Heaven now running around with other dogs just waiting to see you again one day.

[Downthestretch55]

Sorry for you and your family, Doc.

[ddthetide]

sorry doc !!

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by docicu3

Shadow Magliaro 04/30/1995-06/03/2007


"All Dogs Go To Heaven"

Sorry, Doc.

[Rupert Pupkin]

I'm very sorry Doc. I feel for you. I know how hard it is. The first week is especially painful. It takes time to get over it. It's been 18 days since I lost my dog and I still get choked up at times when I think about him.

[Riot]

So sorry for you and your family, Doc.

"A good dog lives forever in the heart"

We'll all remember Shadow.