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My lovely little dog is dying of cancer

It breaks my heart. Back and forth to the vet for chemotherapy and medicines, she lays around looking so miserable and hardly able to do a thing, a shadow of her former self. I will miss her so much

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Marnie224 years ago

I am so sorry for you both. Sending a gentle hug and saying a prayer. 🌸

4 years ago

Oh wiserlady, how truly sad and I feel so deeply for you. Losing a beloved pet is every bit as painful as losing any loved one, and I understand your deep sadness. Maybe it will help you a little bit if you can focus on what a wonderful life you have given your little companion and that she has no idea that, unlike a human being in her position, she is dying. She only knows your love and understanding. When the time comes, please allow yourself as much time as you need to grieve for her loss. It's not weak to cry for a dear lost companion, whether human or animal. Thinking of you and your dog!

• in reply to4 years ago

A colleague at my previous job was signed off sick for 2 weeks after her Siberian husky called Cain died.

bobbybobbAmbassador4 years ago

I am very sorry to hear this and my heart truly breaks for you. Take comfort in knowing you have been a loving and caring companion for your dog and that you are there for her now, with the love care and compassion she needs.

wiserlady• in reply tobobbybobb4 years ago

thank you so much

springcross4 years ago

Hi wiserlady. I know exactly what you're going through. One of our dogs died of bladder cancer several years ago. He was one of two brood brothers we bought when we moved into our first house. He was just eight when we lost him and it broke us in two, his brother also. I really feel for you and what you're going through and wish you strength to cope with it. Sending you and your little one love and a huge gentle hug. 🙏 xx

wiserlady• in reply tospringcross4 years ago

Am so sorry that you went through that, it is so worrying and confusing, not being sure if you are doing the right thing. If I had known how much the medication would affect my little one I think it would have been different, she seems to have very little quality of life and that is so important, no point to her just being here longer. Did you replace your dog?

springcross• in reply towiserlady4 years ago

No, not at that time. We had his brother who was with us for another six years and after that, I swore I would never have another as I found the grief quite cutting. Then, one day about four years later, came this poor border collie cross who had been found wandering the streets with a nasty deep gash on one of his back paws after a night of horrendous storms. The dog warden came and picked him up and tried to find his owners but no luck. In the few hours before the dog warden arrived, the dog and I had developed a bit of a bond and so, guess who he came back to. I've never regretted it and had two more dogs after that (though one was a rescue in a terrible state and died after five days). Some people get dogs straight away to help them overcome the grief, there's nothing wrong with that, it's a personal choice. Love to you both. xx

• in reply tospringcross4 years ago

Hello pets choose there owners 🌟xx

• in reply towiserlady4 years ago

My sister got medication for her cat with cancer and it was in so much pain at the end she wishes had taken it for euthinasia I wish I'd taken both my cats sooner but it's hard to make that decision xxx

wiserlady• in reply to4 years ago

yes i understand and amso sorry for yhou

springcross• in reply towiserlady4 years ago

I remember once someone saying to me that they are only borrowed to us for a short time - how true! xx

4 years ago

Hello I'm so sorry I totally understand as I have lost a few pets and 2 were 13 and 15 years I had to take 2 to vets for euthinasia as they were suffering too much I keep there fur in little silk boxes I can assure you the spirit lives on big hugs for you both from Mandy and pixie 🌟xxx

wiserlady• in reply to4 years ago

Am so sorry that you have been through this - have you kept their fur for a long time now with the intention of keeping it forever? Have you got pets now?

• in reply towiserlady4 years ago

Hi never no I will never throw it the first box was Tigger he died age 6 under the washing line a drop of rain fell and into his eye like tears from heaven he was my favourite cat he had heart defect, he got burried in my late step dad's allotment in a church garden across road from my mam's house, this was about 21 years ago my mam has a lock of her mam's hair it's part of them I will never throw the fur away 💛xxx

wiserlady• in reply to4 years ago

this little one also has a very bad heart

• in reply towiserlady4 years ago

I have pixiebob he is my catdog he really is like a dog he walks in park with me and sits for a treat and begs he's half Bengal I don't know how I'll cope when he dies he sleeps with me I send lots of posts out with him on him and my mam are my life I will probably get a cocker spaniel and a cat when they die pixies 6 mam's 81 my dad died in June I have no children X

wiserlady4 years ago

Thank you so much Jerry.

S11m4 years ago

My cat (my avatar) had a tumour the size of an orange - and, when diagnosed, was beyond treatment.

Then, about ten years later, cancer took my late wife too.

wiserlady• in reply toS11m4 years ago

Am so so sorry to hear that. I suppose that if you had known about your cat's tumour maybe it could have been different, but it was too late. When I feel down with my disabilities and being housebound I try to remember there are people who are worse off.

springcross• in reply toS11m4 years ago

I'm sorry to hear that S11m. x

Gillyflower184 years ago

I am so sorry about your little dog. I’ve been there and know how difficult it is. Will be thinking of you both.

Jennymary4 years ago

I've never had any pets, but I'm thinking of your dog and you, and sending love and hugs x

4 years ago

I'm sorry to hear about strawberry the dog and it's always hard is losing a pet no matter what creature it is.

MadBunny4 years ago

My heart goes out to you. I can't really add anything more to what others have said except to send you a big hug and warm thoughts 🐰

4 years ago

Shouldn't say this

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She knowd the love u gave her

She will be free kf pain

Running with mobs of other fun dogs a nd animals in heaven haply and playing

Know I knoe this

Hope this dkrsnt. O.e acrosx as I

Insrnstive. Sure it's such hard time so sorry

Zest4 years ago

Dear wiserlady - I am really sorry to hear that news about your lovely little dog, and I wanted to send you my best regards and a gentle hug as well. She's still with you now - and hopefully you can still enjoy some days together and moments that are meaningful for you both.

Zest