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amomfly
True Blue Farmgirl
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Angie
LaGrange
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USA
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 Posted - Jan 08 2011 : 02:20:27 AM
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I woke up yesterday morning to find my 11 year old Rottie, Harley panting and just acting lathargic.
I knew something was wrong. I got showered and ran the hour to our vet to be there the moment they got in.
First things just looked like an infection. I then said, please just do the x-rays. I want to be sure it is nothing else.
We found he has cancer. It probably started in his slpeen and now is in most of his chest. So at this point pain meds and comfort is our only choice. He has been the best dog ever. I truly love him. He has been camping,hiking and gone on almost ever vacation or family outing. He has been a true companion.
I just wanted to share this all with you.
This morning he is better. So I must thank God for this great day.
God Bless
Angie-amomfly
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2011 : 05:37:42 AM
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Angie, I am praying for Harley. He sounds like a great dog.
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
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sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2011 : 06:20:39 AM
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so sorry about harley, sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2011 : 06:59:56 AM
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Angie, I'm so sorry to see this. I'll be praying for him too.
Kris
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Wende
True Blue Farmgirl
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WENDE
Kansas City
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2011 : 08:42:12 AM
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HI Angie,
This is Igor. I wrote to you about him. Milk Thistle is the way to go.
Wende
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
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Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2011 : 2:01:14 PM
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Angie...Praying for Harley. We had a wonderful Rottie that had cancer too. We gave him chemo and he didn't live long. He was only going to be 6. It was devastating. Good luck and take lots of pictures. My heart goes out to you.
Wende...share the Milk Thistle with me. I'd like to know about it. Thanks.
Blessings and Peace,
Darlene
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2011 : 10:23:24 AM
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Hey Angie, How's Harley today? Just wondering.
Wende, what a sweetie he is. I bet he's a mess.
Kris
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
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mary jo
michigan
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Posted - Jan 11 2011 : 08:05:27 AM
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so sorry about harley-that is the hardest part of owning a pet i think. enjoy your time with him i hope something really good happens for both of you
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amomfly
True Blue Farmgirl
658 Posts
Angie
LaGrange
IN
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2011 : 5:27:24 PM
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Thanks Ladies to all of you. He has had good days for almost a week! He does nap more, but he is back to following me and loving all of us! My whole family is so sad, My brother wrote a peom like letter about Harely. I wanted to share it with you all. So here it goes...
I remember a sweet little puppy that used to romp around your home that went by the name Harley.
I remember my oldest son barely crawling around on the floor with a adolsent pup that went by the same.
I remember every visit to your hearth and home, every time more joyful because of a kindred spirit I found in a gentle giant I call Har-Har.
I remember being thankful this thanksgiving as my 4th child crawled and waddled along the floor with a senior statesman that still has a twinkle in his eye and a pep in his step.
He is big, He is bold, everyone that meets him loves him.
Grandpa Harley I love you and I thank you for being good to my wife and our kids.
I type all this with tears streaming unashamedly down my checks.
This was one of the most beautiful gifts that I have ever gotten.
Again tahnk you all for all the well wishes. I plan on treating Harley for pain and using the milk thistle. I also will just love this most perfect companion, until we part.
Angie
God Bless
Angie-amomfly
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Tall Holly
True Blue Farmgirl
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Holly
Worcester
Vermont
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2011 : 11:36:05 AM
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I am sorry that Harley has cancer. We have had several dogs die from complications from cancer and none was easier than the next. Hug him and love him for as long as he is with you. Be kind in his death for some year it will surely follow.
Holly
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amomfly
True Blue Farmgirl
658 Posts
Angie
LaGrange
IN
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2011 : 12:13:33 PM
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Just a little update, Harley is doing good. we are down to half a pain pill a day and he is doing fine. I think I will leave it at a half a pill. He is still eating good, following me and being his normal old dog self. Thanks again for all the support!
God Bless
Angie-amomfly
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2011 : 12:26:14 PM
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I'm glad he's feeling better, Angie.
Kris
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