Hi Linda,

I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet Rocky…

My Jake was a front leg amputee due to osteosarcoma. He did pretty well after his surgery… was able to go swimming, play with his brother Wolfie, eat like a pig, cuddle with us, etc. After a few weeks his cancer ended up spreading to his spine. The last few hours of his life, he was no longer able to move and was in extreme pain. No matter how much tramadol I gave him… it didn't help… and he refused his food for the first time. He started to poop and pee right where he was lying… My hubby and I knew it was over and after calling our vet friends, they all told us the same thing. Once it's in the spine, its very painful and there is nothing left to do. So we brought Jake to his vet first thing that morning… and helped him to cross over to the Rainbow Bridge. I remember it like it was yesterday… the pain never goes away… it just becomes more bearable with time. We will never forget our golden angel…

I hope that Rocky starts feeling better with the anti nausea and pain meds, and that it's not his time yet. But if it is… then take comfort in knowing that you gave him all those extra months of love and happiness…

Sending you and Rocky a big fat hug!!!

Angel Jake and Wolfie's Mom

I, too, hope that Rocky is feeling better.  Emily had spinal mets and her story is close to what Jake's mom shared. Emily lost the use of her only remaining back leg.  She would still eat if fed by hand but stopped barking.  It turned out that she also had a large tumor pushing on her esophogus.  (sp?)  I can't say I knew it was time  We thought we were battling hip dysplasia but when the xrays showed cancer we knew nothing nore could be done and we let her go.  I hope it will be many, many more months, even years before you have to face this decision.  You will be in my prayers.

Debra & Angel Emily