It is so very tragic to lose our loved ones to this awful disease.  I am so sorry for your loss.

Elizabeth

We are so very sorry to hear that Harley's journey has come to an end. RIP Harley, and run free at the bridge with Spirit Skyler & all the other Tripawd heroes who are there. Sending lots of golden hugs to you & family.

Cathy/Jane/Spirit Skyler/Chloe

Thank you all for your kind words. 

These past eight months I had been worried about how the end would come.  Would we know when it was time?  I didn't want Harley to suffer just to keep him around for us.  The decision was actually very clear-cut yesterday.  He hadn't moved much since we got back from church on Christmas Eve.  He showed no interest in food or water on Christmas Day.  Yesterday, he was not himself when I checked on him at 6 am.  When the vet told me they had found another tumor, I knew this was it.  They gave him some good pain meds and put us in the 'family room' while I waited for my husband to bring the kids over to say goodbye.  They brought him a bowl of Alpo Filet Mignon that he gobbled up.  I was happy to see him eat something.  I can't remember the last time I saw my 16 year old son cry.  I'm glad he could let out a little of his grief.  The vet gave us a clay imprint of Harley's paw that my son wants to keep in his room. 

I wish this hadn't happened on a holiday weekend.  I was trying to get Harley in for an xray at our vet last Thursday and Friday, but the vets weren't available because of the upcoming holiday.  I should have taken him to the 24-hr vet Friday, but it was Christmas Eve, I was running around town getting last minute gifts and grocery shopping before heading to church at 4.  Christmas Day we were at my mom's from 2-9.  Harley and our other golden were home alone.  I'm sure Harley was in pain.  I guess I really didn't believe it was another tumor.  I wish our vet had taken an xray weeks ago when I first brought Harley in to check on his limp.  It would have saved him weeks of pain :( 

 I have a lightly used, size medium, red Ruff-wear harness I would like to donate if there is a tripawd in need.  Please let me know if you know of one.

I'm so sorry to hear about Harley.  His story seems very similar to Sadie's.  She also lost her battle after 8 months post-amp the day we discovered a 2nd bone tumor.  I'm glad you had the extra 8 months with him, and that you were all together with him at the end.  They bring so much joy to our lives, I hope the memories of that joy help comfort you now.

I am very sorry to hear of Harley's passing.

Sending my deepest, sincerest condolences on your loss.

Carmen, Catie and Riley

Lori,

I'm so sorry and sad to hear about Harley…  It's always so diffucult when we loose our babies… but somehow, during the holidays, it just seems to make things worse…

Sending you a big hug!

Rest in peace Harley!!

Angel Jake and Wolfie's Mom