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Annie, we send our sincere apologies for not being there yesterday. We were traveling and didn't have internet access until now. We are so devastated to read this news, and send our love and hugs out to you and Butch.
We concur...please don't beat yourself up, you gave it everything, you fought for him, and can continue to do so until his very last breath.
Keep in mind that dogs do not measure time. Only humans do. The vet has given you this prognosis, and measured it in this thing called "time" that only humans put limits on. But it's all relative.
To a dog, a measurement of time can be a week, or it can be a year. It just doesn't matter to us. All that we care about is the moment at hand. As long as those moments are filled with love, joy and family, that's all that matters to us.
The fact is, Butch has been out of pain and in your loving company for longer than he has if you hadn't have fought for his life the way you did. You can measure it in weeks. We measure it in increments of joy. To Butch, those increments have been spent with you, pain free, relieved from the brutal agony of bone cancer. You are a hero for saving him from that pain.
And, in those weeks, you as a human have been able to come to terms with your relationship with Butch, your love, and preparing to say goodbye, which is far better than if you had to part ways suddenly, don't you think?
We are so sorry Annie, please know we are thinking of you and are here if you need anything at all or just want to talk. Remember there's always the Chat now too where you can talk with anyone right on the spot.
Your friends,
Spirit Dog Jerry, Rene & Jim
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Whilst I'm struggling with my own problems I must admit having a supporting post from Spirit Dog Jerry was overwhelming, you brought a tear to my eye thank you for your comforting words Spirit Dog Jerry, Rene and Jim. We are living day to day with Butch now, he eats very little. I try 3 or 4 things every night from fresh lamb to freshly cooked chicken breast meat to raw chook necks, cheese and tuna absolutey anything so long as he eats something. Today we had a good day, he walked about 400m this morning to his usual morning spot and laid down for a little while and then back home. He slept all day until 3pm and then lay on his throne quite alert looking around as if hoping his walk would be soon. We took him to the usual dog park and he had a play with one of his favourite pals, he even rolled on his back and had a wrestle with my brother (unusual for him to ever roll on his back) and then had a tug of war for the lead on the way to the car. He was in an unusually good mood which was fantastic to see but then didn't eat his dinner again tonight. He now growls at anyone he doesn't know when he's on his bed, we figure it must be because he feels vulnerable. He would never attack anyone but if he's on his bed you can't touch him unless you're very familiar to him. When he's up and walking around he's his usual approachable self.
It's a day by day and today was good.
Annie and Butch
