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[thekarens]

Charlie, Caesar and Mia


Madeleine, who doesn't know that sleeping like that isn't ladylike


Josie


Minnie Mouse


Beau bird

We also have fish and two human children

[PamNY]

My bulldog Lloyd suddenly lost his appetite and became lethargic. The vet thinks it might be cancer -- sonogram next week. He is 12.5 years old -- that's very, very old for a bulldog, so I will not consider surgery regardless of what the sonogram tells us. I'm grateful for his long life -- but of course, it's never long enough. I'm just sitting here listening to him breathe.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8867349...in/photostream

[emily_in_nc]

Awww, so sorry, Pam. Since Lloyd (great name!) has had a good long life, I completely agree with not putting him through surgery if it is cancer. It's so sad that our beloved fur-kids can't live longer lives.

Wishing the best for you and Lloyd.

[7rider]

My bulldog Lloyd suddenly lost his appetite and became lethargic. The vet thinks it might be cancer -- sonogram next week. He is 12.5 years old -- that's very, very old for a bulldog, so I will not consider surgery regardless of what the sonogram tells us. I'm grateful for his long life -- but of course, it's never long enough. I'm just sitting here listening to him breathe.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8867349...in/photostream

Pam - I just spent far too much time looking at many of your wonderful bird photos on that flickr site! What a great job! They are super - you are quite the photographer.
So sorry to hear of Lloyd. He seems to be quite your traveling companion.

[Owlie]

((Pam))

Hoping for the best for you and Lloyd, whatever that may be.

[Norse]

Awww.... (((Pam and Lloyd))).

[indysteel]

((((Pam)))) I'm so sorry to hear this. Hugs to you and Lloyd. Keep us posted.

[Possegal]

I had a bullie growing up, best dog EVER. I'm so sorry. Lloyd has had a wonderful long life but you are so right, never long enough!

[Aggie_Ama]

My bulldog Lloyd suddenly lost his appetite and became lethargic. The vet thinks it might be cancer -- sonogram next week. He is 12.5 years old -- that's very, very old for a bulldog, so I will not consider surgery regardless of what the sonogram tells us. I'm grateful for his long life -- but of course, it's never long enough. I'm just sitting here listening to him breathe.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8867349...in/photostream

So sorry Pam!! Hoping the sonogram is not cancer and I agree, our pets never get long enough. (((HUGS)))

[Possegal]

So I'm guessing my girl cat here is going to adapt to the dog a little faster than the boy, who ran to the bedroom immediately and hasn't come down since.

[Catrin]

So I'm guessing my girl cat here is going to adapt to the dog a little faster than the boy, who ran to the bedroom immediately and hasn't come down since.

The dog appears QUITE relaxed

[PamNY]

Lloyd died peacefully at home this afternoon. Even though he didn't live long enough for a sonogram, the vet is certain it was cancer. Much as I wanted more time to coddle him, I know that a brief final illness is merciful. He was very sick, but didn't seem to be in pain.

Thanks for the kind words and good wishes. I'm not sure why it helps to share with an online community, but it does.

A photograph of young Lloyd having a fine time, as was his habit:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8867349...in/photostream

[indysteel]

((((Pam)))). I'm so, so sorry. Hugs to you; take good care.

[pll]

Oh, Pam! I am so sorry. Lloyd was a handsome dog.