Re: [pyrnet] Another at the Bridge Tonight

[mapleway@iolinc.net (McConnell, Chrissy)]

    Terribly saddened by the news.  I really don't know what to say, it's so
sad.  He is happily waiting though, with all the rest.

Chrissy



> I have some very good friends who are grieving tonight, for today
> they had to put down their 4 year old male Pyr due to bone
> cancer. I had a meeting in their area of PA on the 3rd of March
> and spent the night at their home. I thought that it might be the
> last time I would see their 12 year old Pyr, or their 16 year old
> Doxie, or perhaps even their 7 year old Pyr who is having some
> very bad health problems. Loki, their 4 year old, and Octavia,
> the 15 month old were their usual bouncy selves! Two Rescue dogs
> came in that day, one came home with me for fostering, and one
> stayed with my friends for fostering. On Tuesday morning I got a
> call from my friend that Loki was limping pretty bad on his front
> leg. This had started on Monday night. She wanted my opinion on
> whether or not she should take him to the Vet. My recommendation
> was ice and crate rest. After all, he was always out playing with
> Octavia and he probably twisted something. She ended up taking
> him to the Vet anyway that day as the swelling and limping got
> worse. When she called and told me it was bone cancer, I couldn't
> believe it! He was fine just 2 days before when I was out there!
> The bone in the front leg was so far gone, that it was in danger
> of breaking! The Vet discussed amputation, but his opinion was
> that it had probably already matastisized elsewhere, and the
> recovery would be a long one. Loki's rear was not in the best
> shape either, so they opted for doing what was best for him.
> Euthanasia was set for last Friday as her husband had to leave on
> business on Monday. Well, the business trip was postponed so they
> postponed Loki's trip to the Bridge until today. You see, Friday
> was also their 14th Wedding Anniversary. Dianne and I went out to
> the PDGPC Annual Meeting on Saturday and on the way home we
> stopped in to say goodbye to Loki Bear. He was SO happy to see
> us! I went out to the van and brought in a box of Abady treats
> (his favorite!) and as soon as he saw them he sat down and his
> tail was wagging so hard he almost knocked Dianne over! His eyes
> were saying COOKIES! Auntie Barb brought me COOKIES!!! He had
> lots of cookies and enjoyed every one of them. I spent some time
> on the floor with him, hugging him and telling him to say hello
> to all of those that had gone before and telling him to let them
> know that we still loved and missed them all. As he had other
> visitors as well, I'm not quite sure what they thought of this
> crazy woman naming off the names of dogs and telling Loki to say
> hi to them! <vbg> For the last week Loki has been getting a
> Quarter Pounder with Cheese, a Large order of Fries and a Vanilla
> Milk Shake for dinner. He's a very loved boy, I can tell you. And
> since Saturday, he's been getting his favorite cookies for
> dessert. At about 4:30 this afternoon, Loki crossed the Bridge.
> He will be sorely missed. Loki came in to Rescue at about the age
> of 9 or 10 months old. He was a very large boy that had little
> discipline and some dominance problems. With Patti and Jeff's
> love and care (and training) he turned into a loving, sweet dog
> who behaved impeccably. Their hearts are breaking tonight, as
> well as mine. He was a very special boy. I know that they belong
> to a couple of the lists I am posting to now, although they only
> lurk and do not post. So, to my dear friends, Patti and Jeff,
> know that I am thinking of you and that I am crying with you.
> Hold tight to those who remain, for they will help heal your
> broken heart.
>
> Barb Bowes
> Bo & Chelsea (Pyrs), Flopsy (Pyr Shep) & Machin (Doxie)
> The more people I meet, the more I like my dog!
> bamb@monmouth.com