We had to have our Golden Retriever put down today. She was only 7 but She was diagnosed with hemangiosarxoma about a month ago. For those that don't know this is a mother-fucker of a cancer. Prognosis is measured in weeks. We did the best we could, and we were really optimistic even as she recovered from surgery. Even yesterday she was playing with the other dogs. Afterwards her breathing was labored and the vet confirmed another bleed. We made the only choice possible.

 

What makes it even harder is all morning she continued to run around, wag her tail, and was in good spirits. The nature of this horrible disease.

 

The family, especially my wife, is devastated. And it feels like a cannon tore a hole in the house. Goodbye Abbey, we love you.

We had to have our Golden Retriever put down today. She was only 7 but She was diagnosed with hemangiosarxoma about a month ago. For those that don't know this is a mother-fucker of a cancer. Prognosis is measured in weeks. We did the best we could, and we were really optimistic even as she recovered from surgery. Even yesterday she was playing with the other dogs. Afterwards her breathing was labored and the vet confirmed another bleed. We made the only choice possible.

 

What makes it even harder is all morning she continued to run around, wag her tail, and was in good spirits. The nature of this horrible disease.

 

The family, especially my wife, is devastated. And it feels like a cannon tore a hole in the house. Goodbye Abbey, we love you.

 

So sorry for your loss. The land owner where I'm renting a  house in FL right now has a "ginger" golden 9yo male. He and I have gotten to know each other very well.

 

I know I'll miss him when I move out into my own place there.

 

Sorry to hear about your loss...

Sorry for your loss but you made the right call. I lost a Bouvier des Flanders to the same type of cancer a few years ago and I regret not making the call sooner.

Sorry for your loss...

So sorry for your loss. I just made a donation to the Monmouth County SPCA on behalf of Abbey.

Sorry to hear. We had one of our boxers put down last summer after a battle with cancer. Really horrible, I feel for you.

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I'm very sorry for your loss. It's always so difficult to put a good friend down, even though you know it's the right thing to do.

What makes it even harder is all morning she continued to run around, wag her tail, and was in good spirits.

It's harder for you, but it sounds like she was happy right up to the end and she probably wasn't in too much pain.

So sorry for your loss. I just made a donation to the Monmouth County SPCA on behalf of Abbey.

Thank you! I really appreciate. And thank you to everyone for your thoughts. I have to be honest, this is much much harder than I thought it would be.

 

And if anyone is looking for a vet in the Cherry Hill area, Dr Howe Smith at PetPT is fantastic. We owe him dearly. Also I can't speak highly enough for the entire crew of Red Bank Vet Hospital. They were amazing throughout the whole ordeal.. Diagnosis, surgery, oncology, everything. Both helped us with our options and with making the hardest choice

I'm very sorry for your loss. It's always so difficult to put a good friend down, even though you know it's the right thing to do.

It's harder for you, but it sounds like she was happy right up to the end and she probably wasn't in too much pain.

No, you're right. And that was the most important thing for us.

omg, I am so sorry for you and your family. I know the feeling of dealing with a ill pet much to well. It is heart wrenching and I pray for you all.

Damn I hope you and your family can get through this difficult time. My close friend had to put down his dog a month ago due to cancer and he was young as well. Sorry for your loss.

I can't imagine the pain of having to go through that. 

 

Thank you for giving that beautiful dog a loving home.

So very sorry for you loss, always cherish the memories.

Sorry for your loss.  Any that have had the love and companionship of a dog are truly blessed.   This is a poem from Wendell Berry's Sabbaths that has always touched me:

 

 

The eager dog lies strange and still who roamed the woods with me; Then while I stood or climbed the hill Or sat under a tree,

 

Awaiting what more time might say, He thrashed in undergrowth, Pursuing what he scared away, Made ruckus for us both.

 

He's dead; I go more quiet now, Stillness added to me By time and sorrow, mortal law, By loss of company

 

That his new absence has made new. Though it must come by doom, This quiet comes by kindness too, And brings me nearer home,

 

For as I walk the wooded land The morning of God's mercy, Beyond the work of mortal hand, Seen by more than I see.

 

The quiet deer look up and wait, Held still in quick of grace. And I wait, stop footstep and thought. We stand here face to face.

Damn. I know it's difficult. So sorry about you guys losing her.

Sucks, we had to put my 7 yo GR (my pic) to sleep a few years ago. Had a cancer in his heart that ate through the wall. Fine one day, gone the next. One of the hardest decisions a person can make.

Condolenses.

 

PS: A new pup doesn't replace the old but their goofyness helps to remember the good times.

 

PS: A new pup doesn't replace the old but their goofyness helps to remember the good times.

 

+111 Particularly with a Golden pup. Ask me how I know. My condolences to your family. Time heals.

 

PS: A new pup doesn't replace the old but their goofyness helps to remember the good times.

Eventually, I think yes. That is a good idea.

Aww, man that sucks.      Dogs are members of the family and it's very painful to lose one.

So sorry for your loss!

Time will heal, but for now just be thankful for the time you had together.

 

JT

So sorry to hear of your loss, I know from first hand experience how tough this is - they really are part of the family.

My sincere condolences on your loss.

Sorry for your loss. Dogs are truly mans best friend.

Very sorry for your loss Voyager. She was a beautiful girl.

 

It takes a while, but it gets easier with time.

The loss of a good dog is tough on everyone attached. My condolences. 

So sorry for your loss.  You have my sincere condolences.

 

I had a golden retriever for many years.  He would run with me just about every day, and love it.  They are beautiful dogs with great dispositions.  I have never seen one that did not look happy.

Sorry.

NO.  NO.  NO.  NO.  NO..  

 

I HATE hearing this shit.  F*ck cancer, F*ck taking our dogs before their time.  GAHHHH

 

Deepest sympathies man.  Truly.  I know the feeling all too well,