So sad right now....

[Wahine]

Denise, I am so sorry for your situation right now. I know how difficult it is. And when I say I know, I really know. I am sending lots of love to you and your family, especially Spencer and Abby.

I had a coon hound I loved dearly who had a very similar problem but she was still relatively young, 7 years old. The vet told me the surgery would cost about $1200 and there was only a 50/50 chance that she would make it. I couldn't bear the thought of losing her and we opted to pay for the surgery. She lasted through the night and then slowly the next day she slipped into a septicemia and was in agony. We had to go down and say our good-byes and have her put down. It was very traumatic for her and us. I don't often say I have regrets, I try to live my life the best I can and let go of the past because I know I could not have done anything differently but his is one of my deepest regrets. I only wish that we had let go sooner and not put her through those hours of pain.

I truly hope that Abby is OK. I also hope that I can send you vibes of strength to help you make whatever decision that you need to and just do the best that you can.

[chickwhorips]

i am so sorry. great big hugs for you, your family, and the pup. peanut (my pup) and i are sending as many good vibes as we can.

oh and peanut also sends a big slobbery wet kiss to all of you.

[Denise223]

Dear ((((((((((Denise & family & precious Abby))))))))))

I am so very, very sorry to hear about what you're all going through .

Originally posted by RunningMommy

There is still a bit of hope, so I'm clinging to that little bit.

ANY amount of hope for (((Abby))) - even "a bit", let's hang on to that.

Please know that I am sending many prayers & healing thoughts over to your special girl, and to your whole family!

If there is anything at all that I can do, please let me know.

Peace, love & strength,

Denise

[hellosunshine]

sometimes illness is nworse with a pet as we communicate so largely thru emotions to them and eye contact,rather than discussion and reson,think thats why they tend to understand us and us them so much (well,in an ideal world),a pet is a very good example of trust.and dependance on the vets,clever clever people,and what a job,i think id find it very hard,loads of love.

[emily_in_nc]

What sad news....I have tears in my eyes. We had to put our Boston Terrier, Pepper, down on Dec. 18th (she was three months shy of her 15th birthday), and it was also a very difficult decision -- she had started having cluster seizures. It was possible she could have lasted, but I couldn't stand to see her go through another bout of them; and I finally decided that keeping her alive would have served not her, but us. Putting her down ranked right up there among the few saddest days in my life.

You and Abby are in my thoughts.

Emily

[Pax]

Positive thoughts and vibes headed your way RM (((((Amos family))))).

[Bikingmomof3]

((((((((((((((((((Abby, Running Mommy, and Amos Household)))))))))))))))))))))

I am praying for all of you during this difficult time.

[Blueberry]

Hugs and Tail Wags to Abby from Teddy the Golden.

Hugs to you all from me.

RM- Sorry you're having to go through this - it's SO hard. Deciding when we should let them go, what to do to try to save them, how far to go, etc. etc.

CA