Taking Care Of Sera Options

[palrose1]

Hi to All,
This is my first post to this site. My name is Larry, and I am the owner of a beautiful Husky by the name of Sera. About a year ago she was diagnosed with inoperable cancer which manifested itself with a tumor on her left hind leg.
I have watched this thing grow and slowly take away all the pleasurable things we did together.

We used to walk between 4 and 5 miles a day, and when the weather was right she would go for a swim in the pond, trying to catch the ducks that shared the pond with her. Needless to say that was an impossible task, but it did not stop her from trying. The ducks would just "honk" and easily swim away.

Now, all those great days are gone, and she has trouble just standing up. She is very stoic, so she does not give into pain. I have some pain meds for her, but they just seem to take all the life out of her, to the point where she would not even eat. I thought the time had come to put her down, and we were broken hearted. As the day went on she seemed to perk up and began eating again and regained some of her attentiveness. This happened the last two days, so tonight I am not going to give her the pain meds. She does take multiple other pills for her liver and her thyroid.

I know I am going to have to put Sera down soon, I will not let her suffer. But at the same time I do not want to take away any day that she might be able to enjoy. Right now she seems to want to be with us. whatever part of the house I am in she wants to lay down and be with me. More later, thanks for listening.

P.S. As foolish as it may seem, I am writing this with tears in my eyes, as I relive these memories

Sera is and has been a GREAT dog both in beauty and disposition.

[janika]

Dear Larry and Sera

I can't really add much to what others have said but I know that you are going through a very hard time right now, watching for every change in your darling Sera and wondering what to do that will be the best for her. It sounds to me that she is still enjoying being around you, so I would make the most of that and just carry on with your loving and caring. Every moment is precious with our darlings and she will let you know when it's time for her to move on. You sound to be a great 'dad' to her, and she sounds like a great girl. I love the nordic breeds as you can see from my postings, my Angels are Samoyeds and our newly aquired rescued 'Pixie' is a Samoyed crossed with Husky or Malamute.
I am thinking of you both and sending prayers and hugs.
Love Jan and my Angels and Pixie x

[ladywolf]

I don't think Larry will mind that I reveal to you that I just got a call from him, and that he is taking Sera in today to assist her in crossing the rainbow bridge. It is so sad--just like Ladywolf, Sera looks like she's in good health, except for her horribly debilitating tumor. I feel so much pain for him and for Sera, but now she will be out of pain.

Please send your prayers and good wishes towards Larry and Sera and her friends, especially today.

Margi and Ladywolf