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ScottandPearlJamScottandPearlJam 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 :(

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  • FahkaFahka Posts: 3,187
    aww thats shitty anytime, but on your birthday?! Sorry to hear this :( Always a very tuff thing to go through
  • Cinnamon GirlCinnamon Girl Posts: 1,854
    I'm so sorry.

    Losing a dog can be like losing a family member. :cry:
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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    sorry to hear this....Einstein sounds like a great dog
  • PJFAN_seattlePJFAN_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 mosred mos Posts: 4,953
    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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  • Jeremys SpokenJeremys Spoken Posts: 7,578
    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.Vedder78Mrs.Vedder78 Posts: 4,585
    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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  • aNiMaLaNiMaL 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.

    :(
  • FifthelementFifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,963
    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 CarterGary Carter Posts: 14,067
    Sorry for your loss scott. Thoughts are with ya
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  • AusticmanAusticman Posts: 1,327
    :cry::cry::cry::cry: Poor Puppy :cry::cry::cry:
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  • wolfbearwolfbear Posts: 3,965
    Definitely feel for you. :( So sad, but you gave him a great life so feel good! :)
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  • backspacer.backspacer. Posts: 70
    be sound.
  • StereotypeStereotype Maribor, Slovenia Posts: 885
    I know how it feels.
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  • pj.uw.laurapj.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.
  • MakingWavesMakingWaves Posts: 1,293
    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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  • Bulldog88Bulldog88 Posts: 380
    So sorry, my heart goes out to you. Be strong.
  • RedMosquito02RedMosquito02 Posts: 2,560
    Very sorry to hear about Einstein :cry:

    My thoughts are with you guys...
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  • hitmanhitman 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?)
  • LukinFanLukinFan Florida Posts: 29,066
    this sucks. I rememer having to put my cat down years ago.
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  • Greatplainsman...Greatplainsman... Posts: 842
    thats heavy man. she was lucky to have someone who loved her so much. god bless her and you....
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  • QuarterToTenQuarterToTen Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 3,642
    very sorry, how terribly sad.
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  • IAmMyselfIAmMyself Posts: 671
    I am so sorry for you and your buddy! Losing an animal you love can sometimes be tougher than losing a loved person, just because a lot of people just can't understand how much you could love that animal!

    You have to just keep reminding yourself that you gave Einstien the best life ever and did everything you can for him to have a happy life!

    Be strong and you'll be in my thoughts, I'll be in your shoes soon enough, my baby is a st.bernard boxer mix and she's 12. She's my best friend, so I really feel for you! And I'm so sorry that this had to happen on your birthday, just keep Einstien's light with you for now and forever, you have an angel on your side now.
    I am so sorry! Love be with you! :cry:
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  • PJ73PJ73 Posts: 68
    I am so sorry to hear this. You're doing the right thing by Einstein, but it's got to be one of the hardest things to do. :( Hang in there.
  • decides2dreamdecides2dream Posts: 14,977
    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

    i am SO truly sorry for your loss and your beloved dog. it is such a special and unique bond between you and your dog...it's a beautiful and fleeting thing. cherish the time you had with him, consider the extra time in this world you gave him.....and know you are doing right by him by allowing him to cease, to not suffer. i've been there myself and it never gets easier...but the love and bond of a dog are totally worth every moment of pain in letting them go. good luck to you, much love to einstein......
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  • Phantom PainPhantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    Awww so sorry to hear that Scott

    Its so tough to lose a pet :(

    We have 2 Goldens and one was a surrender from a family and we took her and now shes a part of the family

    Rescuing dogs is a great thing you gave the doggie a great life..good luck with everything
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  • Who PrincessWho Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    Scott, I am so sorry to hear about Einstein and that you have to lose him at such a young age. I am sure that nobody could have loved him more than you did and he had a happy life because you adopted him and gave him a second chance. It's terrible that you have to let him go but you are doing the compassionate thing and sparing him from pain. I have been through the situation you're going through and it's never easy. You will be in my thoughts.

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  • aNiMaLaNiMaL Posts: 7,117
    Scott, I am thinking about you and Einstein today. i do not envy what you are gong through at all....I know how tough that is. Be strong my friend.

    If you need to talk or vent, my PM box is always open.
  • NoCode_inMTNoCode_inMT Posts: 551
    So sorry Scott... be strong. :cry:

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