Scout – January 31, 2002 to November 8, 2011- We lost our Golden boy Scout yesterday to metastatic cancer in the lower spine.  Scout was diagnosed with "an undifferentiated sarcoma" in his front left leg in December 2010, amputation surgery Jan 11, 2011.  We opted not to put Scout through chemo, and instead chose a holistic approach to his treatment– while ultimately unsuccessful, it gave us all hope  (he was so healthy and happy–we truly thought he was cancer-free, so  Saturday's sudden paralysis and Monday's MRI results were a total shock). It gave Scout nine healthy months– the only medical issue Scout had this year was when he scarfed down a 14 oz bag of M&M's.  It gives me enormous happiness to think that Scout was able to enjoy an extra nine months on Earth– and, boy did he enjoy himself.  He was healthy right up until the end and enjoyed his daily (3 mile) walks — off leash, always in front– he was our Scout, after all. Scout was my first dog, although I don't think of him as a dog– he was a human in a dog's body.  He had a human soul, my Scout. He wanted nothing to do with dogs– he was an embarrassment at the dog park– all he wanted to do was play with the humans (and eat poop– his only bad habit).  Scout, my heart is broken, I will miss you, I love you.  Until we meet again, my love.  Enjoy your wings my friend, no one deserves them more than you, you were beautiful.

I am so sorry that Scout is no longer here with you on earth. It warms my heart that our fur kids are always wagging their tails until the very end, only to make us happy. Scout is free among all our fur kids on the other side of the bridge. We will some day have a wonderful day all playing together at the rainbow dog park…poop free!

I am so, so sorry to read about Scout. He sounds like a beautiful boy who had a fabulous life. I hope that your memories of him and the time that you had with him will comfort you now in his absence. We are sending out some hugs to you and your family.

Micki and Rio

I am so, so sorry about Scout's passing. Our thoughts are with you. Run free, sweet boy.

Healing prayers for you in your time of loss. So glad that you had those 9 months with Scout. He does sound like a wonderful Dog. I know that you and Scout made the most of the time that he had left and he sure does deserve those wings!!! His memories will comfort you and he will bring you smiles when you think of him. Dogs are one of life's greatest blessings!! 

We are very sorry to hear of your loss, and I feel certain that when Riley meets Scout that Cooper will be nearby if not right there with Riley! There is nothing that can help the hurt of the loss, but you do have some wonderful memories of his last 9 months with you, I know our last 9 months with Cooper are etched stronger in my mind than the rest of the time we had him because we went through so much together that last 9 months, our thoughts are with you and prayers of healing..

Coopsdad

Losing that once-in-a-lifetime companion is never easy, and when we're robbed by something like cancer it's just so much harder. It's not fair, and it's a horrible disease. Scout will have many tripawd angels waiting and wagging. One day my Dakota will cross that bridge, and Scout will be right there to greet him. I'm so sorry you had to lose him but so happy that you and he found each other.

Shari