Buddy needs your prayer and support update- RIP Buddy

[corgi-traveler]

I've been away from this forum for quite a while. Our trailer has sat unused for quite a while because the reason we use it, to travel to dog trials of various sorts, is on hold. Buddy, the best friend I've ever had in my life, is two weeks short of his 11th birthday, and has been diagnosed with cancer in his liver.
Chemo is not an option. It may be resectable, and we are in the process of setting up a CT scan to confirm that. But the most likely outcome is that my days with my buddy, Buddy are numbered. I've lost a lot of great dogs over the years. None come even close to the heartache of this one.

[xteacher]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Buddy was obviously a very special dog.

[colliehauler]

Sorry to hear about Buddy, Cancer sucks. I lost my best bud (Bud) earlier in January. RIP Buddy.

[chrisnpat]

Im so sorry I hope Buddys remaining days are pain free and full of love.

[CA_POPPY]

Good boy, Buddy! He let you know that it was time and spared himself and you the pain of of going through surgery. RIP, Buddy.

[TugCE]

I am so very sorry for your loss. All we can do is love our Furry Kids and then be there for them when the time comes. R.I.P. Buddy!

[magnusfide]

Difficult. Truly difficult. Prayers for you all.

[corgi-traveler]

dturm wrote:
So sorry about Buddy. We know what you are going through, it's been about a year since we lost Jill to liver cancer (probably metastatic hemangiosarcoma). She went downhill really fast and we faced the same situation and made the same decision. Really hard!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Doug & Sandy

Thank you. When they did the initial fine needle aspirate, the sample was to small to determine anything other than "likely cancerous" but the internal medicine specialist didn't want to take a larger sample, fearing a bleed. Reflecting back on the events of the last 24 hours, hemangiosarcoma seemed a likely culprit. He was getting better, gaining musicle back, growing more active. Then a little quieter on Saturday. No dinner Saturday night. No breakfast Sunday morning. By Sunday afternoon clearly restless, and decision was made then to take him in as soon as the regular vet opened this morning for some Tramadol (we had previously discussed this with his internist, what to do when scenarios). Then around midnight he began to crash. ER Vet was certain he was bleeding internally. I'm thankful that he gave us a black-and-white "it's time" rather than slowly fading away, but heartbroken. He was truly my soulmate.

[ReneeG]

I'm so sorry Samantha about Buddy. We've lost four beloved companions and the last was hardest because she was my little shadow.

[Deb_and_Ed_M]

Oh, this is just heartbreaking 😞 I know how it feels to lose that one-in-a-million canine-soulmate..... so sorry for your loss ((((HUGS)))

[rwj146]

My sincere condolences, RIP Buddy.

[BizmarksMom]

I'm so, so sorry.
I lost Buster the Awesomesauce Dog 5 years ago to lymphoma. While I love Biz and Maggie to pieces, Buster was more of a partner than a pet and he took a huge piece of my heart with him.

[dturm]

So sorry about Buddy. We know what you are going through, it's been about a year since we lost Jill to liver cancer (probably metastatic hemangiosarcoma). She went downhill really fast and we faced the same situation and made the same decision. Really hard!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Doug & Sandy

[AZPops]

Sending all of our positive thoughts and prays your way!


Pops n' Calvin


PS Should'ah read through this thread before posting. We'er so very sorry for the loss of your Buddy! He sure had a great life with you!


Pops n' Calvin

[Boxer_Lovers]

Dogs are not LIKE family, they ARE family. We hope for the best outcome.