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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Nov 18 2019 : 1:43:27 PM
I has been a pretty sad and rough day for me. Last week my great dane started to limp around and since it wasnt getting better we took her in to the vet today. Her x-ray came back showing that she has bone cancer in her from leg. I have cried all day. She is the sweetest dog ever and doesnt deserve this. Right now we are doing pain management to see how she does. I'm praying that things will get better for her and we wont have to put her down. Even though the doctor tells us that it will be inevitable. My sweet girl has been right by my side for 9 years and plays so well with my kids. She is Everleigh's best friend. My heart is so broken.
UPDATE
My sweet Zakell passed away this morning. I have been non stop crying. It's so hard on me. I can't believe how quickly her cancer spread. It's just not fair. I am missing my girl so much right now. Oh how I wish I could snuggle with her some more. My oldest is very confused about it all right now which makes it even harder. I know she is now pain free and hopefully running all over the place.
Krista |
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Feb 17 2020 : 1:29:12 PM
Thank you both!
Krista |
| katmom |
Posted - Feb 14 2020 : 7:16:41 PM
Oh Krista,, that is such good news... hugz
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| HealingTouch |
Posted - Feb 12 2020 : 4:49:36 PM
Krista, that's good. Healing for all of you including the dog. They mourn too! You never get over the loss of a pet because they're more like another
one of the kids! Some people think that's crazy but not to all the fur mom's out there! We always had 2 dogs to keep each other company. Good luck
with your new pup. Can't wait to see the pics.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Feb 12 2020 : 1:57:37 PM
Grace and Darlene, thank you so much. We are doing ok. We have had such a large void in all of us, especially the kids and my other dog, so we decided it was time to get another. I will share her with you all when she comes home. I do find myself crying and missing my Zakell a lot, but I know she wouldn’t want the kids to not have a friend and for my other dog to be alone. We did name the new one after Zakell. Helps keep her close to our hearts.
Krista |
| HealingTouch |
Posted - Feb 11 2020 : 5:28:58 PM
Krista, I missed this too. I'm so sorry you lost your fur baby . It never is easy. I hope you and your family are doing ok. Hard on everyone.
Sending a prayer your way.
Hugs,
Darlene
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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| katmom |
Posted - Feb 11 2020 : 3:02:35 PM
Oh Krista,, I feel like such a schmuck... I just saw this post,, about your sweet dog...
Time helps ease the pain,, but we never forget our sweet furkids.. they stay in our hearts forever...
Hugz
>^..^<
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jan 03 2020 : 2:41:24 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words. Each day I cry a little less, but I definitely have a huge void still. I miss her so much and wish I could have had more time. My kids still ask me where she is. My oldest will tell the other two that she is sleeping and that she is ok. It's so sad for them.
Krista |
| texdane |
Posted - Jan 01 2020 : 12:11:59 PM
Hi Krista. I am so sorry to hear this. I know how much you loved your sweet fur baby. It so hard when we lose them. Much love.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
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| suny58 |
Posted - Dec 31 2019 : 12:48:42 PM
I'm so so sorry to read this Krista!! I know some time has passed but really, it never gets easier no matter what people say. The void is there and they'll always be missed. My heart aches for you
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| ceridwen |
Posted - Dec 31 2019 : 11:48:56 AM
Krista, I am so sorry for your loss .... Please accept my deepest condolences. Sending you a cyber hug ((((Krista))))
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Dec 30 2019 : 1:40:14 PM
Nancy, I believe the same thing. I was telling her the night before that her sister ( my Alaskan malamute that I had to put down last year) was waiting to see her and to play with her again. It helps ease my pain knowing they are together and playing again and that I will see her again myself.
Thank you all for your kind words. I'm so grateful to have you all for support during this time. I find that when I'm not staying busy my mind wanders and I start to cry. So I have been trying to stay busy to help with the pain and sadness. My kids are really missing her as well. Breaks my heart for them.
Krista |
| nubidane |
Posted - Dec 29 2019 : 6:46:16 PM
Oh no Krista!
Don't know what to say except that I'm glad she didn't suffer for months on end.
Sending you Dane hugs and prayers.
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Dec 29 2019 : 5:04:54 PM
I am so sorry that you lost your sweet fur friend, Krista. Sending you extra Farmgirl Hugs tonight to you and your family.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Dec 28 2019 : 06:19:55 AM
Krista, I am so sorry you have lost your beloved Dane. Sending healing light, love and prayers.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Colorado
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the ocean.” Lord Byron”
Women are Angels, and
when someone breaks our wings we simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We’re flexible like that.
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| YellowRose |
Posted - Dec 28 2019 : 04:47:27 AM
I'm so sorry Krista.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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| HollerGirl56 |
Posted - Dec 28 2019 : 01:40:43 AM
So very sorry Krista. It really hurts to lose a beloved dog. I still cry about my old dog that passed away in July and every time I think of him I yearn to see him again. Will be thinking of you.
Old Age Ain't No Place For Sissies!------Bette Davis |
| Tumbleweed |
Posted - Dec 27 2019 : 2:19:50 PM
Krista
I feel for you so much. My husband and mine first Christmas together we spent at the emergency vet with my 5yr old Pekingnese. Three days later I had to let "Hitchhiker" go. That was 1986 and it still hurts. Me personally though, I do believe I will seem him again. Romans 8:19-22.
He was named Hitchhiker or Hitchy for short. My dad a trucker found him on the road side and brought him home.
Krista I wish I could be there and give you a big hug. So sorry you have to go through this at this time of year.
TW
STAND FOR THE FLAG...KNEEL AT THE CROSS !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Dec 04 2019 : 10:53:58 AM
Thank you Lisa. She is doing good. We are still figuring out the pain management, but I think we have found a combination that is working. We are moving this weekend and our new house only has 2 stairs to go outside. This will be much easier on her than the full flight of stairs we have now. Plus it's a two story home so she wouldn't need to go up any stairs inside. Her leg has grown in size at the shoulder and is now growing in size at the elbow. I'm afraid it's a rapid spreading cancer.
Krista |
| nubidane |
Posted - Dec 03 2019 : 3:30:31 PM
Krista I will keep you, your Dane beauty and your human family in my prayers.
Update now and then if you feel ok doing so.
Lisa
Thanks for the kind words about Emily. She was my "human" dog. Never had one like that. |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Nov 27 2019 : 3:21:35 PM
Oh Lisa, you are amazing. That's exactly what I wish for. It breaks my heart to think I would need to make a choice for her and I pray that I don't have to. It's been snowing here all day and she loves the snow. I feel so sad that she can't go run and jump in it like she use to. Our new house will have only 2 stairs going outside and will be much easier on her. I hope it will make a difference for her. Your Emily is beautiful!
Krista |
| nubidane |
Posted - Nov 25 2019 : 6:23:57 PM
Oh Krista! I know what you mean about hoping they pass before you have to make that decision. My Dane Emily was 12 and needed help walking, but was alert, ate her food etc. She was my heart, my soul, my BEST FRIEND! One night she started to cough. I laid by her and sang the song Sanctuary from church and said "Please Lord take my baby" and he did. She died in my arms. I honestly don't know how I could have had her put down, but I know if I had to I would have. All animals are special, but some are your heart. Emily was my heart.
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| HollerGirl56 |
Posted - Nov 25 2019 : 2:58:09 PM
I am so sad for you Krista---I have worried over hamsters, rabbits, chickens and goats. dogs and cats, orphan things I have raised. It hurts so bad when they get sick and it breaks your heart for sure. I feel your pain and so sorry for Everleigh and her love for it. I so understand---all we can do is take care of them and do our best for them and if we do that; then surely we will have stars in our crowns in heaven.
Old Age Ain't No Place For Sissies!------Bette Davis |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Nov 25 2019 : 10:18:12 AM
Winnie, that's so sad. My Dane just turned 9 at the first of this month. I truly am blessed she went this long before getting sick. And thank you so very much for your comforting words. It really does help me feel better and realize I am doing all that I can for her. She truly is loved and I'm sure she knows it. I have been sure to give her extra treats every day and extra loving. I think the unknown with her is what's the hardest. Every morning I'm nervous to check on her and see that she may have passed. But I feel I would much rather her choose that than me make the choice for her.
Krista |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Nov 23 2019 : 05:29:28 AM
`Krista, our daughters Great Dane was just over 6 years old. The Vet here said that Sarcoma was very common in Danes at this age. I am not sure why they , as a breed , are susceptible to this disease but apparently they are. Krista, I think watching our beloved fur friends slowly succumb to a devastating disease fits in the category of losing anything one that is special to our hearts. Nobody is good at with death and dying and I worked as a Hospice nurse for 11 years. One of the reasons, I changed departments after 11 years was that I was so burned out over death and dying. I dont’ think anyone, doctors and vets included, are not saddened when there is nothing left to do except comfort care. All we can do is walk as far as we can with the dying and provide comfort and love till the Maker takes over. YOur sweet Dane will need your love , help, and care and after all is over, you will know that you did all that you could. Your Vet will help you to help her reach the Rainbow Bridge as easily as possible.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Nov 22 2019 : 10:39:06 PM
Natalie, that's exactly how I have been. Anything she wants she gets. Anything she wants to do I let her. It's just so hard for me to grasp because it feels like it came out of nowhere. The first of this month she was running around out back and now she struggles to walk. In all honesty it make me angry and in denial. Dying and death are not something I handle very well.
Winnie, I am so sorry for your daughters loss. It breaks my heart to hear how common it is amongst Great Danes. It's so unfair. How old was your daughters Great Dane?
Krista |
