Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us. We know that you are tired and have fought bravely and well. Although you don’t want us to, I know that there are many who, like me, have tears in their eyes as they read your post. But, we also understand, that it may be time for you to move on, with your spirit dog, to another, beautiful place. My “Luna” will be waiting for you, but she’s just learning the ropes of this new place by the Rainbow Bridge as well. Remember, one of the last things I said to Luna before she passed, was to be on the lookout for “Jerry”.

I will say that I don’t want you to go, Jerry, none of us want that, but we don’t want you to have anything hurt you or distress you either, and that is where we have to let go, whether we like it or not, or want it or not, and that is a concept that your pawrents know very well. You are a very lucky dog, Jerry, and you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Sandra Thomas
Burghard Shepherds
Lake Mary, Florida

Check out today’s blog post though, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

We love you all, thank you.

My dearest friends. We all knew this day would come; we just didn’t know when. I am deeply depressed over hearing this, although you warned us 2 weeks ago that mets were winning this battle. I know that Pam and Tazzie recommended theophylline & albuterol (as bronchodialators). I have been asthmatic all my life and the only way I could breathe was through the use these bronchodialators. Then, as you may remember, I had the upper lobe of my right lung removed because of adenocarcinoma. That’s when they added a new type of steroid inhaler and Atrovent, plus the albuterol and theophylline to help me breathe. I was on oxygen 24/7 for over 2 months before I was able to breathe sufficiently on my own. I will say that I told my friends that I did not want to live if I had to be on oxygen for the rest of my life, but eventually my remaining lungs were able to help carry the load. The bronchodialators do help immensely. But, I would imagine that, by now, you’ve already discussed these options with Jerry’s vets.

I admire both of you for knowing what it means for Jerry to have a “quality” life and understanding that he may need a little extra help when his suffering becomes too much. Jerry’s lack of interest in the things around him is something I can hardly even imagine after watching all his frolicking in the youtube.com videos. With all your love and help, Jerry has put up the good fight.

Every day, the first thing I have done for the last 2 weeks, is to sign onto your site to check your blog. I had been so concerned about the forums for so long, that I would forget about the blog. I know the day is coming soon when your (and our) beloved Jerry crosses to the “Rainbow Bridge”. I am praying for you that his passage is painless and, once again, Jerry will be able to run free and be happy. But, knowing that he is missing the two true loves’ of his life, his pawrents, he will always be watchful of the day that he suddenly sees you walking toward the Bridge and your hearts will forever be bonded as one.

I love you guys so much. Jerry, you’re such a great dog. May peace be with you.

Love, Vicki Tankersley, Blazer & Kitty Kimber

I wish your pawrents strength and I wish you, Jerry, peace and comfort.

Darcy sends you a tail wag.

With love
Bev
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I just wanted you to know how helpful this website has been to me. I will continue to recommend it to other doctors and pawrents. You have helped so many dogs have a better quality of life; you guys are truly amazing!! I wish you the best…
Pam and Tazzie

Tazzie and I wish you the very best! This site has been so helpful with all of my questions and concerns, and I continue to recommend it to other doctors and pawrents. You have helped so many other dogs lead better quality lives; you guys are truly amazing!

Pam and Tazzie

Many hugs and love to you. Please know you are in my thoughts and when the time comes, Finny will be waiting for you to continue that big play date in the sky.

Much love,

Andrea

Jerry, their names are Ian and Rufus. Would you please tell them how much we miss them? And of course, we love them very much and always will. They know that, but if you could slip that in too..

Fair winds, my friend.