I Can't Believe This Is Happening To Us. Options

[Foxysmummy]

We found out last week that our beloved 3 year old GSD Foxy has got a tumor in her leg. The vet has sent her xrays off to a specialist, but this will only confirm the worst. Our vet has advised us against amputation and made us aware of how aggressive and painful this type of cancer is, and I can't see her suffer. She's on steroids and painkillers now and seems perfectly fine. She's not using her affected leg, but she's still eating and drinking normally and is still interested in playing outside.

We go back to the vets on Thursday, and as much as I can't watch her suffer, I can't bare to let her go either. It's so unfair, she's only 3 and she's such a lovely girl. We've got a two year old DD and foxy adores her, she's so patient and kind. I hope to God that our vet is wrong, but deep down I know she isn't.

Thanks for reading.

[Foxysmummy]

Thankyou all so much for your kind words and for sharing your stories. I've had cats and dogs all of my life, and it's truly devastating to lose a pet of any age, but I keep looking at Foxy and thinking that it shouldn't be her time yet. I have a cat who is 18 years old and Foxy will be the 2nd dog he has seen come and go. We have two young children who won't remember Foxy and that kills me.

I'll be sure to let you all know the outcome of tomorrow's visit to the vets. Thanks again, Irene and Foxy.

[ladywolf]

Thankyou all so much for your kind words and for sharing your stories. I've had cats and dogs all of my life, and it's truly devastating to lose a pet of any age, but I keep looking at Foxy and thinking that it shouldn't be her time yet. I have a cat who is 18 years old and Foxy will be the 2nd dog he has seen come and go. We have two young children who won't remember Foxy and that kills me.

I'll be sure to let you all know the outcome of tomorrow's visit to the vets. Thanks again, Irene and Foxy.

Hi Irene--

Wow, how awful. Foxy is so beautiful and SO young! It makes me weep to think of your situation. German Shepards are such...substantial, intelligent, lovable, MAJOR dogs, I can hardly believe that you are in these circumstances already. Shepards are supposed to have a long life-span, just like wolf hybrids do. I feel so badly for you, it breaks my heart, as I know that your's is broken...

Wish I could really give comfort, but all I can say is how very very sorry I am. My prayers will be with you on Thursday...

Big big hugs--

Margi and Ladywolf