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otis-agnes
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Nov 25, 2015

Sweet Abby

Our sweet Abby had 2 collapses recently. After tests from a cardiologist, she has fluid around her heart (not enough to drain) and a small mass. The vet said if she makes it a month to bring her back for a checkup. Most likely what will happen is another collapse which will be fatal. Abby is 8 yrs old.

We went through a yr of chemo with our previous Golden, Haylie. It just saddens me with the health issues with Goldens. They are so awesome.

Don't forget to hug your pup today. Agnes

  • raindove's avatar
    raindove
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    Nov 25, 2015
    Having a husband in need of a kidney transplant for 6+ years now -- and having had a lot of senior dogs -- I just approach life as "Every day is a gift. Enjoy what you have today". Seriously none of us have any promises of tomorrow.... so make what you have count.
  • raindove's avatar
    raindove
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    Nov 25, 2015
    Go Dogs wrote:
    Why is it, that a good dog never lives long enough, and rotten people hang on forever?


    Just my opinion -- I guess more angels are needed.... and apparently hell is full. Meant as a half joke/half truth. I do not intend to offend anyone.
  • otis-agnes's avatar
    otis-agnes
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    Nov 25, 2015
    We were going to put Abby in a study but missed the age cut-off. Our other pup, Penny, is Golden/Cocker Spaniel. I'm hoping the mix will some how offset any health issues... we can only hope.

    Penny is in the back, Abby in the front.
  • Go_Dogs's avatar
    Go_Dogs
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    Nov 25, 2015
    Why is it, that a good dog never lives long enough, and rotten people hang on forever?
  • RBak's avatar
    RBak
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    Nov 25, 2015
    So sorry. Going through a similar situation with my Andy. Hopefully Abby will be around longer than what the vet thinks - I was given the same news about Andy on Monday, but I believe love makes a difference and can help prolong life. Bless you.

    Rita
    Andy the sheltie
    Nicky the horse
  • Crowe's avatar
    Crowe
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    Nov 25, 2015
    I am so sorry. Lots of hugs coming from Billerica.
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
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    Nov 25, 2015
    Love your pups for sure...

    I always perk up when I see you guys making comments... My Mom and Dad names were Otis and Elva Agnes from southern Illinois... We have communicated before...

    Roy Ken

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