BlueGiants
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Just got home from the vets. Vicky, my Gordon Setter, has cancer, a huge tumor wrapped around her left lung. It's fatal. No chance of surgery or chemo.
She'shad a funnycough for a few days, so I took her in for a check-up. Dr Balbour took x-rays. She's sure of the diagnosis. Dr Balbour said she isn't in anypain yet, but it's a fast growing tumor and she may have a week or two. I brought her home... give us both some time.
I know it's "only" a dog, but she has been my constant companion for over 13 years. (Yeah, I know she is old, but I'm not ready to lose her.) She was there, by my side through so much. She loves the rabbits, has "mothered" babies, and can't resist licking and cleaning any bunny that gets close to her! She helped me raise my kids.
She is a Grand Champion... showed her myself, (well, she showed herself, I just ran along side.) ... put all her points on her, including the majors (and "they" said it couldn't be done by an owner!) Never had to leash her... she did Agility and Obedience. The most wonderful dog I've ever had the pleasure of sharing my home with. She'd do anything for me... all's I had to do was ask her. (I swear, she knew what I was saying. She is so smart.)
So I guess I'll enjoy this week with her and try to come to grips with the inevitable. If I could just stop crying long enough to breathe.
This is either going to be the longest week of my life or the shortest.
She'shad a funnycough for a few days, so I took her in for a check-up. Dr Balbour took x-rays. She's sure of the diagnosis. Dr Balbour said she isn't in anypain yet, but it's a fast growing tumor and she may have a week or two. I brought her home... give us both some time.
I know it's "only" a dog, but she has been my constant companion for over 13 years. (Yeah, I know she is old, but I'm not ready to lose her.) She was there, by my side through so much. She loves the rabbits, has "mothered" babies, and can't resist licking and cleaning any bunny that gets close to her! She helped me raise my kids.
She is a Grand Champion... showed her myself, (well, she showed herself, I just ran along side.) ... put all her points on her, including the majors (and "they" said it couldn't be done by an owner!) Never had to leash her... she did Agility and Obedience. The most wonderful dog I've ever had the pleasure of sharing my home with. She'd do anything for me... all's I had to do was ask her. (I swear, she knew what I was saying. She is so smart.)
So I guess I'll enjoy this week with her and try to come to grips with the inevitable. If I could just stop crying long enough to breathe.
This is either going to be the longest week of my life or the shortest.