My week just fell apart

#1

My Harley had a growth on his nose so we took him to the vet on Tuesday and the Dr wanted to remove it, so of course we said yes. He went in the very next morning, they couldn't remove all of it as it was too big :doah: they did a biopsy and sent him home :thumbsup: I should have shot some video of him all stoned bouncing around the house with his cone :doah:

Well we got the results from the biopsy today, and it is cancer :doah: We have decided to just let him live out the rest of his days and not put him through any more medical treatments. He will be 12 years old on the 14th of this month and has been with us every day since he was 14 weeks old.

Mama got him for me at a low point in my life to try and cheer me up and it worked, he has been my best friend and my biggest pain in my a$$ :thumbsup: Although we have lost 2 dogs in the last year and a half it will be the hardest to lose my Harley
 
#2
Sorry to hear that. I have 2 dogs now and I couldn't imagine losing them. As I type this Katy the older one is putting her paw on my arm asking for a treat. They do make you smile. Enjoy Harley while you can and remember all the smiles.
 

zeeman

Active Member
#4
I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. We have 6 dogs, and 3 are about 12 years old. I am trying to prepare myself already.
 
#5
Sorry to hear this Randy. My Dog "Manchester" is going to be 12 this year. He has alot of lumps and bumps and I am leaving them alone. He is my best friend:thumbsup:
 
#6
Sorry to here that, They truly are mans best friend.
I got a 12 year old cocker and a 8 year old cocker. It will be very sad day for us when there gone.
 
#7
Only true dog people can understand what you are going through. They give us unconditional love and know when we are upset.Enjoy every minute of your remaining time and definitely re-live all the good times you have had. He may surprise you and be alot tougher than we give him credit for. Best of luck to you and give Harley a treat for all of us.
 
#9
Sorry to hear.
My lab Duke was 14 when he passed, that was 6 years ago and I still get choked up when I come across an old photo. Try to make the best of the time you have with him.
 
#10
sad news randy.we had a Samoyed that was 15.had hind quarter issues and could hardly walk anymore.had to put him down.one of the hardest things we ever had to do
 

bayareaburrito

Well-Known Member
#11
HP
So sorry to hear about your baby!!
Being a pet owner and having lost my share last year it doesn't get easy..
Enjoy the time you have left with him make him as comfortable as you can.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your sweet boy.
 

Bikerscum

Active Member
#12
So sorry for you, been there too many times myself.

After my last one died, I swore never again. I just get too attached.

I'm starting to weaken just a bit lately. A dog just adds so much to a home.
 
#13
Randy , I am so sorry to hear about Harley I hope you are finding some comfort in the time that you have with him and the memories that will stay with you forever
I think that all of us dog lovers will agree that the pain and grief that comes with loseing our best friend is far out weighed by the joy and comfort they give bring to our lives.
 
#14
I honestly feel sometimes losing a pet especially a dog is almost as if not worse than losing a person because in most cases the pet stays so positive even though you know they are in a very negative situation. Keep you head up and keep em comfy and happy as long as you can man
 

tex-41

New Member
#15
HP,

Had to go through that exact same thing with my last cat. He had some type of "cat cancer", that was incurable... he was only about 2 years old. He had the cone and everything :laugh:

Spend time now, enjoy the little things with him, and keep him comfortable. Losing pets is always hard, but you have him HERE AND NOW. Cherish these moments...
 

toomanytoys

Well-Known Member
#18
I was so afraid to click this because I knew whwt it would be.

I am so sorry to read this. My puppies are my life. I lost 2 of them in my divorce but I know they are still well. My little duncan is my best friend. He has stood by my side for 6 years.

Show him all the love you always have and make his finals days good ones.
 
#19
Thank you to everyone for the support :thumbsup:
Its funny but I think what I will miss the most is telling him to shut the :censure: up when he is barking him fool head off( herding dog) :doah:
 
#20
I have an Aussie that is my baby. she has been with me since she was small enough to curl up in my hand. She is old and ailing and it saddens me, I do understand what your going through and I feel your pain.
 
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