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Hi, My husband and I have decided that my lil "kidney Dog" is getting too weak and losing her will to live, so she will go to her Dr. on Monday, and will peacefully go to heaven. My Sambuca was a Valintine present from Les in 1993. She has had kidney failure for almost 1 yr now, and could not eat anything but K/D Science Diet dog food. This weekend she will have steak, chicken, and much love from her dad and myself. It is the hardest thing, I really feel for my poor husband-he is besides himself. In my heart I know it is the last thing I cando for her. I am sorry to post sadness, but needed to let it out.  Anne |
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boxman55
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« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2008, 08:34:41 AM » |
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it is very hard to put your beloved dog down, I have had to do it and my thoughts are with you...Boxman
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« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2008, 08:41:29 AM » |
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So sorry to hear this, our thoughts will be with you all  |
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« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2008, 09:28:28 AM » |
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So sorry Anne. I hope you and your husband get through this, knowing you shared a sweet life with your dog. |
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« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2008, 09:34:37 AM » |
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 Know that she had a good life with you and will suffer no more.
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« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2008, 10:33:29 AM » |
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Oh I am so sorry.
Our pets become family and we love them so.
I had to do it and it broke my heart.
I went around for 3-4 days with red eyes.
I will be thinking of you.
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« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2008, 10:40:03 AM » |
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Anne, I am so sorry to hear this. I had to have a cat put down two years ago for a very similar reason, and I still miss him terribly. Know that you have given Sambuca a wonderful life, and you are doing the best thing for him by doing this. Lots of love to all three of you in this very sad time. |
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« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2008, 01:13:51 PM » |
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Don't forget to take some pictures of your puppy dog being cuddled by her family, so you have some good memories to hang on to.
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« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2008, 03:29:07 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2008, 04:11:29 PM » |
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« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2008, 04:14:38 PM » |
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Anne,
So sorry to hear this. I am almost at the same place as you with my cocker spaniel. She is 15, blind and deaf....but she isn't hurting yet so I wait. Know that you are doing the right thing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Diagnosed and treated for high blood pressure 2000
Diagnosed ESRF October 2006
Started dialysis September 2007
Last dialysis June 4, 2008
Transplant from my hero, Joyce, June 5, 2008
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« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2008, 04:37:07 PM » |
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I am so sorry to hear this, I can only imagine what a hard decision you had to make, I will be thingin of you in this time.
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« Reply #12 on: January 26, 2008, 10:21:15 PM » |
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« Reply #13 on: January 26, 2008, 11:06:12 PM » |
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So sorry! I have a cat who I have had since early 1996. I dread the day I have to make that decision. I will definitely be thinking abt you on Monday!  |
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Nov. 1979 - Diagnosed with glomerulonephritis of unknown origin by Dr. Robert
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Dec. 1979 - Diagnosed with Viral Pneumonia
Late Dec. 1979 - Emergency surgery to place a Scribner Shunt in left arm for dialysis
Jan. 1980 - Start hemodialysis until recovered from viral pneumonia
Feb. 27, 1980 - Receive 5 antigen living related transplant from father
Mar. 3, 1987 - PTH removed and part of one placed in left arm. Fistula also placed in right arm.
Sept. 1988 - Start hemodialysis
Feb. 4, 1989 - Receive 6 antigen perfect match cadaveric transplant
Jan. 1994 - Return to hemodialysis
Oct. 18, 1996 - Receive 6 antigen perfect match cadaveric transplant
Nov. 22, 1996 - Emergency surgery to repair aneurysm to artery in kidney
Dec. 20, 1996 - Emergency surgery to repair aneurysm. Kidney removed due to infection which has spread down right leg to abt mid thigh.
Apr. 1997 - Arterial bypass surgery to restore arterial blood flow to right leg
July 29, 1998 - Receive 6 antigen perfect match cadaveric transplant
Sept. 6, 2002 - Return to hemodialysis
Dec. 7, 2002 Sm. intestine ruptures while home alone. Still conscious upon arrival at hospital.
Dec. 8. 2002 - Surgery to repair ruptured bowel. The prognosis is not good. Surgeon tells family to prepare for the worse. Spend a week in a coma and 3 months in hospital. Takes abt a year and a half to completely recover.
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« Reply #14 on: January 26, 2008, 11:36:32 PM » |
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If she is suffering, that is only the kind thing to do. My thoughts are with you both.
Mimi
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« Reply #15 on: January 27, 2008, 01:48:06 AM » |
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You know you are doing what is kindest, but it hurts doesn't it. My Springer Molly has Insulinoma and one day I will have that decision, being cowardly I hope that she will go peacefully and painlessly in her sleep. She is happy at the moment, but we all know when the time has come and it is the las act of love we can perform. I will have you in my thoughts, may your little one rest in peace. |
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« Reply #16 on: January 27, 2008, 12:33:47 PM » |
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« Reply #17 on: January 27, 2008, 04:01:37 PM » |
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« Reply #18 on: January 27, 2008, 04:17:32 PM » |
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It is very hard to watch your best little buddy suffer and even harder to put them down. I've had to do it too many times. But, the love they give for all those years is such a wonderful memory. God Bless You during this time of loss.
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« Reply #19 on: January 28, 2008, 10:55:36 AM » |
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February 11, 2014: Transplant from deceased donor. Creatinine 0.57 on 2/13/2014
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« Reply #20 on: January 28, 2008, 11:52:30 AM » |
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Very sorry to hear of your situation with Sambucca. Molly (our Shih Tzu) and I are thinking about you./bobt
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« Reply #21 on: January 29, 2008, 03:13:44 PM » |
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So sorry. One of my saddest days was when my dog passed, minutes before we were going to take her to the dr to let her go anyway. My heart is with you. |
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« Reply #22 on: January 29, 2008, 03:19:00 PM » |
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I'm so sorry. Visit the web site The Rainbow Bridge. http://www.rainbowsbridge.com/
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« Reply #23 on: July 06, 2008, 12:35:55 PM » |
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just read this and am so sorry and hope you are feeling better
love hurts
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« Reply #24 on: July 06, 2008, 01:15:44 PM » |
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It's a sad part of life that dogs and cats age much faster than we do. I've felt your pain many times but eventually another one comes along. Cujo is my 6th dog and I have no idea how many cats I've had. A new puppy will help with the emptiness and sadness and the cycle starts again.
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