Comments on: Complications can ocurr :-(

By: Jim K

Jim K — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:51:57 +0000

I'm so sorry to hear about Rownik. God bless him! Today, my gorgeous, lovely and extremely sweet 3-legged golden retriever Casey lost her brave battle with bone cancer. This battle lasted almost a year. After her major operation amputating a front leg she was doing fine for awhile. The surgery couldn't have gone better. After awhile though she developed seizures and balance problems. These combined with missing a leg made it extremely difficult for her to get around without falling constantly. Recently she deteriorated to the point where she had little quality of life. This afternoon she passed on, very peacefully, in my arms. Easily one of the most touching moments of my life. After her surgery she was never in pain. She smiled right up to the end (she had a very warm and content smile on her face as she passed on). She lived a wonderful life exceeded only by her effect on those she encountered. I know she'll be waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge, robust, happy and playful as ever. Gorgeous, sweet and intelligent, God was certainly in a good mood when he made her. If I am blessed, my next four-legged friend and ultra-companion will be half as wonderful. All day I've had this haunting and touching song in my head. Very appropriate to this sorrowful loss. I've linked it below (disregard the silly slideshow they added). Bye, bye darling. You were the best, the sweetest and most adoring companion I could ever ask. Rest well sweetheart! Your 2-legged Daddy.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:16:38 +0000

This post reminded me that I still have the harness we bought for Presley and I should donate it to someone who can use it.

Please feel free to list your harness as available in our Angel Exchange forum. Thanks for commenting!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:48:23 +0000

I’m so sorry to hear about Rownik and I’m just now reading about Jerry’s last few days battling cancer. I can’t think of anything else to say except “CANCER SUCKS!”

This post reminded me that I still have the harness we bought for Presley and I should donate it to someone who can use it. It really came in handy after we amputated her leg one year ago in October of 2007. She thrived for awhile but we eventually lost her to cancer in March of 2008. I miss her so much.

My thoughts are with all of you.
Michelle

By: LuvYourPets

LuvYourPets — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:12:12 +0000

Yer Big Dog (Luke) is so right, this is no longer a cause, it’s a war! Our deepest condolences go to Rownik’s family during this very sad time. While amputation is usually a safe and effective way to eliminate the source of the bone cancer, it is obviously apparent that complications can and will still occur.

By: Zeus

Zeus — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:46:58 +0000

Stephanie, we are so sad to hear about your baby. Words are so difficult sometimes…please know that we are thinking about you and hoping that you have peace that you were doing the right thing….God just wanted him to come home.

Much love and our deepest sympathies.
Heather and Zeus

By: Cali

Cali — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:44:15 +0000

Stephanie-
We are so, so sorry that you lost your beloved Rownik. He was a very handsome guy, and I hope you know that you did everything your could for him. He has some really wonderful friends on the other side, so he will be in good company. Thank you for sharing your story.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:15:06 +0000

Thank you so much. We loved Rownik so much and he loved to dock dive more than anything in the world. We had to put him down last Thursday after he had serious complications from his amputation surgery. He was only 3 years old. This website has helped us so much but it is still so hard.

By: lalla, moderator

lalla, moderator — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:59:34 +0000

Our thoughts are with Rownik’s family. Peace

By: OKim1

OKim1 — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:01:23 +0000

Deepest Condolences for your loss… you did what you could and in the best interest of Rownik. Be at peace knowing that…
Kim&Buster