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Across the Fence:  My Ollie is sick  |
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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 Posted - Jan 23 2015 : 07:53:45 AM
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Last Sept my dog Daisy died and I just found out yesterday that our other dog Oliver is sick. We took him to the vet because he was limping, only to find out he has cancer in his leg, chest, and his kidneys are failing. His liver is enlarged and he has blood in his urine. He's lost weight. We thought we at least had a couple of years left with Oliver. The vet says he has months to live. If he continues to refuse food and doesnt move, who knows how long he really has. I just can't believe that this is happening. Ollie won't eat. I just made him special food and he walked away.
As much as I've tried, I'm still not over losing Daisy. We are all so devastated.
I can't believe how much this hurts. I'm physically sick.
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
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Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2015 : 08:26:51 AM
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Oh Connie, my heart breaks for you. It is SO hard to lose "furry children." I'm not sure you ever get over it even when you can say their name and not cry. They give us so much. Please know that I have my arms wrapped tight around you in a big hug. I will send healing energy to Ollie and prayers for your comfort. Joey
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
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melanie
living on Anne of Green
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Canada
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Posted - Jan 23 2015 : 08:27:21 AM
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Aw, so sorry to hear this. Our pets defiantly are parts of our family . Thinking of you and sending you ((((((hugs)))))))
Love many, trust few. Always paddle your own canoe
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2015 : 08:40:50 AM
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Connie I am so sorry and I know how it hurts. May you find the strength and peace to go through what has to be gone through.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
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Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2015 : 11:17:50 AM
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Connie! I am so sorry to hear your sad news. Prayers to Ollie and you. Keep us posted. Hugs
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2015 : 12:31:19 PM
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I am so sorry to hear about Ollie! I know how we get so attached to our sweet pets and they are just part of our families. Sending you prayers!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2015 : 2:51:24 PM
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Please give him an extra hug and kiss for me, too, Connie! I'm so sorry... I will be praying for him AND you. Much love - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2015 : 11:04:52 PM
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Connie, I am so sorry that you are going through this. I am praying for the Lord to bring you comfort and strength as you go through this journey again.
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2015 : 04:01:13 AM
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Connie, this is just too much too soon. I am so sorry. Love Bonnie
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Terralea
True Blue Farmgirl
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Terra
Midland
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2015 : 07:09:09 AM
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I wish there was something I could say that would make things better but I know there's not. I pray for you and your family and an easy passing for Ollie.
Terralea |
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2015 : 09:43:32 AM
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We took ollie to the vet this morning because he got worse. He coughed up a little blood this morning, and his gums are turning pale. We thought we were going to have to put him down, but the dr gave him some shots for nausea and breathing, along with some other meds. I don't know if it was better to prolong it, but the dr felt there was no need to put him down. He thinks he has about a week or so left :(
At least with the shot for nausea, he was able to eat a little something since we've been back home.
Thanks everyone for your well wishes. It means a lot.
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2015 : 11:40:50 AM
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Morgan, my first dog, died at 12 years old from a cancerous tumor in her abdomen. She went from 60 pounds to 35 and it probably had started a year before I noticed. She had stopped eating her regular food and soon stopped eating wet food. When I took her to the vet, he said she maybe had 3 weeks to live. I had just lost my job so I just stayed with her. When she started coughing, I got a ride to my parent's place. In two days she started shaking and I knew then that the pain was too great for her to handle. I took her on one more walk with her in the woods she loved. She couldn't walk back so I had to carry her. The next day, we took her to the vet and she went quietly and she now has a place in the pet cemetary on my parent's land.
I know the feelings of loss from one pet is fresh and that the impending loss of this pet might be too unbearable for you. My thought is that it is necessary for us to grieve and you will do so. I have found that when a new pet arrives in your home, the sadness of the memories of the previous pets turn to happy memories. I have experienced this. I believe you will experience this also.
Marie, Sister #5142
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Jan 24 2015 : 2:12:55 PM
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Oh Connie! What a pic! I so love a hound dog. So glad Ollie has you and you, him.
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2015 : 3:02:27 PM
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Many prayers to comfort your heart! Our fur babies mean so much to us!!
Hugs! Connie
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Pizzarita
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rita
Monroeville
NJ
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2015 : 5:25:04 PM
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So sad to hear about Ollie. My Grace was a beagle and got cancer in her eye. The vet said that she could live perfectly happy with one eye so we had surgery. Then the worst happened-it went to the other eye and then to her brain. This was 5 years ago and I still miss her every day. I think about all of her favorite little quirks and smile. I hope you and Ollie can spend more loving moments like that precious picture.
Rita
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cindy
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Posted - Jan 24 2015 : 8:36:09 PM
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Connie--I'm so sad this is happening again. Ollie has had a good life and knows you love him and always will. when my Boxer passed I read Kipling's poem "THe Power of the Dog" and that helped a lot. Sending hugs and support from someone who loves dogs.
Cindy
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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Posted - Jan 25 2015 : 03:12:50 AM
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Rita how awful about Grace. Yesterday afternoon Ollie seemed back to his normal self. Following me around, begging for food and he ate a lot. it was all surreal. It was like we had our old Ollie back. The shots the dr gave obviously helped. Now this morning he is back to the way he was before we took him to the vet yesterday...lethargic, throwing up and in obvious distress. We did manage to give him some meds, but he has a little grunting going on as if to vocalize his discomfort. I guess the dr is trying to give us more time, but at what cost? I hope the meds kick in and he gets some relief today.
Cindy I will read that poem, thanks.
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Terralea
True Blue Farmgirl
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Terra
Midland
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jan 25 2015 : 7:23:12 PM
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"At what cost" is up to you sweet lady and I have been in your shoes and know I will be again. Each time I say "no more" and then I realize God has given us such a huge capacity to love and when I look back at the years my little pals have walked with me and my family I know that they have had the best life they could have and in the process we have been so very blessed. All of our hearts walk beside you in this journey dear one. We will pray through our tears as all women have done forever.
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2015 : 05:49:27 AM
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We just lost our Shelbee the day after Christmas. We had to make the decision to end her suffering. It is a very hard decision to make. There is nothing that anyone can say to make it easier. I am so sorry that you are having to go through this. I literally feel your pain, both physical and emotional. Grieving is hard on us humans. Make sure to take care of yourself through this process.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Sherone
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cajungal
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Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
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Posted - Jan 26 2015 : 06:29:13 AM
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Connie, the pic of you and Ollie is so precious. The look of love and comfort in his eyes as he gazes into yours tells the whole story. He feels loved and safe. You have given him a full and vibrant life.
I'm praying for you today.
Catherine
Sister #76 (2005)
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dena91
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dena
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2015 : 08:22:44 AM
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Connie, So So Sorry to hear about Ollie! It does just feel like yesterday when I learned of your Daisy. A few years ago we lost our SWEET rotwieler, Nika, to cancer at age 6. She went totally blind before we took her in to finally be put down. The funny thing is, I tried SOOOO hard to give her a healthy, long life! I made all her food myself (as I'm sure a lot of you do), thinking that would help avoid the cancer 'bug'. Not so. My sweet son, I think he was 8 at the time, made me a small clay sculpture of Nika that I kept on my window sill. Just looking at that sculpture made me feel so much better! It really eased me through the grieving process. Hope you can find something to ease you through the grieving process as well. Sending love and hugs to you!
Dena
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katmom
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Grace
WACAL Gal
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USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2015 : 10:44:38 AM
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Oh Connie, I so feel your pain,,, our 'fur kids' fill our hearts with joy when they are with us,, and fill our hearts with pain when they cross over the Rainbow Bridge.. but better to have had the time to love them, then miss out on their love...
Hugz
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