My doggy not PJ related sorry

ScottandPearlJam
ScottandPearlJam Posts: 1,126
edited May 2009 in All Encompassing Trip
I know this is not the forum for this but My rescue grayhound will be put to sleep tomorrow on my B-day. One of the greatest dogs in the world only 5 years old will be put down. Last two weeks he's been on/off limping but got severe last 2 days. Going into the vet we were hoping for a bad sprain on even a fracture.....and that sounds bad. When she came back with the xrays,he had bad bone cancer in his leg. Wow!!! that came from nowhere....of course we considered amputation but the vet said that it will show up somewhere else in his body and I am just buying myself a month or 2. How fuckin sad is that dog was running fine a week ago...dog just loves to run. Now will be gone. Einstein is a retired ex-grayhound racer didn't win may races but was ready to be put down soon after. A great organization L I G H T (Long island grayhound transfer) bought this beautiful dog into my life and don't regret a single day. I have another grayhound who is 15 years and still runs strong..... but what a shock.
Sorry for ranting just love my dog :(

Scott
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  • Fahka
    Fahka Posts: 3,183
    aww thats shitty anytime, but on your birthday?! Sorry to hear this :( Always a very tuff thing to go through
  • Cinnamon Girl
    Cinnamon Girl Posts: 1,854
    I'm so sorry.

    Losing a dog can be like losing a family member. :cry:
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  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    sorry to hear this....Einstein sounds like a great dog
  • PJFAN_seattle
    PJFAN_seattle Posts: 2,965
    wow thats sad.

    when i was like 10 my dog was put to sleep right after thanksgiving because she had cancer like your dog.
    Sorry about your dog :(
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  • red mos
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    I am so sorry Bro. My parents just put their Jack russell to sleep this past Saturday. She was alot older than your dog though. But yeah, it's really sad when you got to put dogs and cats down. They are part of the family and it is really hard. The thing I keep telling myself is that "We did what was best for the dog, and she is in peace and not living in pain anymore" She couldn't walk at all and was so bone skinny, no muscle mass at all anymore.
    You are in my thoughts man.
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    :cry:
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  • Jeremys Spoken
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    It's terrible, I put 2 of my dogs down within months of each other. Have comfort knowing he will no longer suffer.

    He will always be your dog.. nothing can change that.
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  • Mrs.Vedder78
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    ScottandPearlJam wrote:
    I know this is not the forum for this but My rescue grayhound will be put to sleep tomorrow on my B-day. One of the greatest dogs in the world only 5 years old will be put down. Last two weeks he's been on/off limping but got severe last 2 days. Going into the vet we were hoping for a bad sprain on even a fracture.....and that sounds bad. When she came back with the xrays,he had bad bone cancer in his leg. Wow!!! that came from nowhere....of course we considered amputation but the vet said that it will show up somewhere else in his body and I am just buying myself a month or 2. How fuckin sad is that dog was running fine a week ago...dog just loves to run. Now will be gone. Einstein is a retired ex-grayhound racer didn't win may races but was ready to be put down soon after. A great organization L I G H T (Long island grayhound transfer) bought this beautiful dog into my life and don't regret a single day. I have another grayhound who is 15 years and still runs strong..... but what a shock.
    Sorry for ranting just love my dog :(

    Scott

    Im so so sorry you are losing your dog :(
    I cant imagine how you feel, dogs are like family.

    Ill have you in my thoughts tomorrow.

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  • aNiMaL
    aNiMaL Posts: 7,117
    That's really too bad and very sad. :(

    Give Einstein a pat on the head from me and my black lab, Gravy. We're very sorry to hear this news.

    You're a good boy, Einstein!!

    Be strong, Scott. Hang in there.

    :(
  • Fifthelement
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    I'm so sorry and so sad for you and your family. You are doing the right thing. Quality of life for Einstein is what's important. Buy him a cheeseburger (or whatever his favourite meal is) and give him tons of hugs and kisses before you say good-bye. ((((HUGS)))) to you and your family.
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  • Gary Carter
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    Sorry for your loss scott. Thoughts are with ya
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  • Austicman
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    :cry::cry::cry::cry: Poor Puppy :cry::cry::cry:
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  • wolfbear
    wolfbear Posts: 3,965
    Definitely feel for you. :( So sad, but you gave him a great life so feel good! :)
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  • backspacer.
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    be sound.
  • Stereotype
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    I know how it feels.
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  • pj.uw.laura
    pj.uw.laura Posts: 553
    I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Enjoy your last moments together, and try to find comfort in knowing that you are doing what is best for him.
  • MakingWaves
    MakingWaves Posts: 1,294
    We just lost one of our golden retrievers about a month ago to cancer also, and it was very unexpected so I know what you are going through. I am really sorry for your loss, but take comfort in knowing you gave Einstein a great life.
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  • Bulldog88
    Bulldog88 Posts: 380
    So sorry, my heart goes out to you. Be strong.
  • RedMosquito02
    RedMosquito02 Posts: 2,560
    Very sorry to hear about Einstein :cry:

    My thoughts are with you guys...
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  • hitman
    hitman Posts: 469
    man.. so sorry to hear this... it is great you take in greyhounds, they seem like such lovable dogs... a couple of guys down my alley adopt them and help prepare them for other homes and they have had like 9 in the last couple of years... i hope you get/got through your day and someday you're able to get another dog to help fill the space in your heart....

    and as far as this post not being about pearl jam... fuck it. we are a community here, and we're here to help prop each other up when we need it. (and of course provide the occasional smack down when that's needed too, right?)

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