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My wife and belong to an Afghan Hound rescue group. We love the breed and have had several rescues. This is Spike. We have had him about 6 years, and in March this year, he was diagnosed with subcutaneous lymphoma, which is really rare in this breed, and is very aggressive. We did 5 rounds of chemotherapy (which he tolerated really well) It maybe gave him another 3 months, but within the last couple of weeks, he went downhill fast. We're not sure his age, but guess he must have been about 12 - 14.
He came to us in crazy circumstances, having been rescued a couple of year earlier by another woman in Indy who had a routine surgery herself that went horribly wrong and she ended up in a coma. Her husband was overwhelmed, and the dogs had to go. Spike was named 'Miles', but he didn't really respond to that name, so I called him 'Spike' as it was an ironic name for an elegant dog like him (more suited to a boxer or rotty!) and he took it straightaway.
Anyway, here's to you, old boy. We are going to miss you.
He came to us in crazy circumstances, having been rescued a couple of year earlier by another woman in Indy who had a routine surgery herself that went horribly wrong and she ended up in a coma. Her husband was overwhelmed, and the dogs had to go. Spike was named 'Miles', but he didn't really respond to that name, so I called him 'Spike' as it was an ironic name for an elegant dog like him (more suited to a boxer or rotty!) and he took it straightaway.
Anyway, here's to you, old boy. We are going to miss you.
The Shop
Not sure if there is anyone in your area that does that.
It's rough either way, feeling for you, bro!
I told my wife that as good as we treat these guys, you'd think they'd have the common courtesy to spare us making the call!
We have 2 more in the house now that we have had since they were young pups. It is going to be really bad when their time is up....
i was going through some really rough times when i got my boy Roland, he brought me out of the dark and showed me the most incredible love and loyalty. everywhere we went it was clear that he was mine.
he unexpectedly passed away in his sleep this past August at just under 9 years old. i thought i'd get over it by now but i still think about him and miss him every day. it's tough. but knowing how much love he gave me and i gave him makes me happy to think about.
Sorry - grammar is shit - typing and trying to act like i am working! lol
Had to do the same with my good friend Johnny O earlier this year. 16 years of sleeping on my head...good friends, good times.
Run In Peace to all our furry friends.
Pit Row
I feel your pain mate, was last November the 21st i lost my old girl, had her from 19 to 35 so it feels as if she was here forever, hate getting home first and the place is all empty,
We had a rough few months before making the decision but still find myself wondering if i let her down... Guess that's just how it goes.
It's a different kind of losing, as silly as it sounds.. I've lost family members and been normal, i.e not turned into a blubbering wreck.. but with the dog, i couldn't say her name for about a week without feeling like i'd swallowed a golf ball, never got like that over anything before.
Think it's just the not knowing if i made the right choice that fk'd me up, can't imagine what'd it'd be like for a parent with a kid that couldn't talk or something like that.. as this for me was probably the hardest thing i've ever had to do.
Hang tough Indy, wish there were some magic words to help heal your pain.
Went to the Vet both times - Cisco a shep and Sprocket a big 'ol grey tabby. Both made it to 17.
Each time they just put their head in my lap, vet gave them the shot and they went to sleep. Didn't seem bad at all for them, although not as nice as being at home. They gave me a separate room and some extra time.
Just remember to bring some dark shades! And have them send the bill. No way was I able to stand in line at the main pay counter after that.
My wife is a vet-tech and has to see this everyday. They aren't even her pets but sometimes it still hurts. What she tells me bothers her the most though, is when a pet owner holds out too long and the pet is just suffering, You who have had to do this did the right thing, no matter how bad it hurts.
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