So sad right now....

[mtbdarby]

Awww RM, Abby and family. (((Group Hugs))). Our prayers go out to you guys during this difficult time. Please keep us posted when you can. Enjoy the time you do have together to help Spencer deal with situation. The financial choices are so difficult but you will make the right decision for your family.

[Offthegrid]

So sorry to hear. That's awful. I finally had to put my puppy down last July at age 10 months because he was born with bad kidneys. I think it is also important to think about the dog's suffering when weighing the cost of extensive treatment versus the hope for a meaningful recovery.

Whatever you decide, we're all here for you. {{{{{{{ }}}}}}}}}}

[Popoki_Nui]

{{{{{{{ warm healing vibes to you all }}}}}}} We will keep you in our thoughs and prayers.


~Sherry and family.

[Running Mommy]

I'm touched by all of yoru heartfelt replies. Thank you so much, it means so much to me. I'll be sure to share this thread with Spencer.

An update:
I stopped by the vet on the way in to work this morning. The doctor was very cautious in giving me a real status. While the IV helped to re-hydrate her, the blood work was not good. Elevated white cells, and her kidney and liver counts were up there as well. He will be doing a sonogram this morning to determine what is going on with her tummy. besides the outflow thingy being in the wrong spot (sorry I'm not up on my terms) there was also a mass of what the vet referred to as "soft tissue" that should not have been where it was. He wants to try to determine what it is. I did get to go see her though. She was laying quitely in the kennel with an iv in her leg. She seemed to perk up a bit when she saw me. but it's almost like she knows that it's not good. Strange as it is I could see it in her face. She just looks sad.
So here I am, waiting for the phone call from the vet. sigh.... ugh! It sucks to be me right now. But I am so grateful for all of you here. I feel your big cyber hug and it really is helping! Keep em coming.

[Pedal Wench]

Running Mom - I'm sure you will make the right decisions. Your pup trusts you to do that for her. I'm so upset that so many of us are going through this right now. I lost my mastiff last year, and my Newf is starting to struggle, and I just don't know how I will face that choice for him. Somehow, the big dogs seem harder to cope with - such a large presence in the house is suddenly missing. My thoughts and hugs are with you.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I'm so, so sorry.

[sbctwin]

I am so sorry RM...Abby has had a wonderful, love filled home. I hope you return to this site with good news, but I know in my heart and head, that probably won't be the case. I am so very sorry....