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12:48 pm
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25 September 2009
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I love seeing Marshall on video. What a sweetie.
I'm so sorry. I know this is a rough spot to be in. As others have said, you have to ask yourself, what does Marshall want?
One of the reasons we didn't like using Pred for Jerry was it made him really hungry...which wasn't his usual personality. As a picky eater, we had gotten him used to eating like a bird. When we saw how much the pred changed this aspect of his personality, it made us sad because that just wasn't him. We wanted him to eat, but we had to ask ourselves, were we continuing with the meds for him or for us? At that point, we made a decision to stop the medications so that he could live out his remaining time as himself, not as one big side effect. It was very freeing, getting rid of the medications, and it allowed us to spend our last few weeks together knowing that he was experiencing life as he always knew it and enjoyed it. We managed his pain as best we could but when we could no longer do that without giving him side effects, for us, that's when we knew it was time.
Everyone, every situation, every day is different and only you know what's best at this point. Asking yourself the quality of life questions can help tremendously.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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26 January 2014
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I want your opinion. Seeing these videos and seeing how marshall used to be in other videos do you feel like it's time. Looking for everyone's opinion. I know that the decision has to be ours and I know what I'm seeing. I'm seeing a sick dog that doesn't want to disappoint us.
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We remember facing the difficult decisions when Jerry's time came, and recall asking ourselves... "How do we want to remember him?" Happy with our decision—as happy as we can be about such a decision—we still remember him as full of life, with a smile on his face.
If you haven't read it yet, review our two part series published shortly after we let him go, and read the many comments for more helpful feedback from others...
Saying Goodbye, How We Knew When It Was Time
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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17 May 2014
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It's really hard to say from a video, because it is only one brief moment in a day.
It all depends on the dog, and how you see his quality of life and how much interaction he is having with the family. This is all very hard. My thoughts are with you, and sending Marshall hugs from Brazil.
Daniela & Johnnie
Our awesome Golden Boy was diagnosed for OSA in April 2014 in the proximal humerus, front-leg amp on 05/20/2014. Finished chemo (Carbo6) on 07/10/2014. Ongoing treatment: acupuncture + K-9 Immunity Plus ( 3chews) and home-cooked no-grain diet. Stopped Apocaps because of liver issues. Liver issues: controlling altered enzymes with SAM-e and Milk Thistle. October 17: started having seizures. Taking fenobarbital for seizures. April 18: started prednisone.
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26 January 2014
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As always he pulled a marshall. Afternoon and evenings are his best time of day. He played outside he played with the puppy his tail was wagging. I thought it was time but I don't think it is now. I know it's soon but not yet.
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Okay, lets get this straight right now! Marshall does NOT do mornings well! He's a slow starter! I can relate! I remember that picture of him trying to get a sipmof coffee from the table. I thinks he trying to tell you he needs his caffeine!!!
Yeah, I still see some spunk in those videos! He and Doc are soooo cute playing together. Inlpve the first video where Marshall was foing to get the ball. Then in the third throw, it looked like it was thrown a little further. He just stood there. His thought bubble had to be something nlike, "You threw it too far this time! You go get it!!"
So glad you posted these videos. He IS a very good boy...and he clearly loves hearing that!
Keep in pull k ng a Marshall, Marshall!!! Just maybe start a little earlier in the day so your mom won't worry so much!!
Hugs and love ro all!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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26 January 2014
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He's feeling good
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22 February 2013
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MELTING MY HEART OVER HERE!!!!!! AWWWWWWW TIMES A MILLION!!!
And this is a MORNING picture?? Marshall must have had a bit of expresso this morning!
Look at those wagging tails! So glad they are having this magical time together.
Enough of this snow though!! Although if it makes Marshall happy...bring it on!! Keep on
"pulling a Marshall Marshall!!!
Thanks for the smiles!!!!
Lots of loce!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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26 January 2014
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I posted a bunch of videos from today on our channel. I don't know how to post the channel address. If anyone knows our you tube channel link please let me know what it is.
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25 September 2009
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Sooo adorable. How is he doing today?
Here is the URL link to your "Jessica Leigh" channel. Just click on your name where you see it underneath a video of yours.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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26 January 2014
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Thank you! He is doing amazing!!!!! All the new videos are from today we are getting snow here. It's Docs first snowstorm. I guess the increase in prednisone and possibly the Tumeric is making him feel better. He even had a good morning!!!!
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26 January 2014
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His breathing is slow steady and quiet. He's happy and wants to be pet. I am so thrilled!!!!!
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22 February 2013
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YOU ARE A ROCKSTAR MARSHALL!!! A LEGENDARY EOCK STAR!!!!!!
I didnt click on the youtube channel yet...but I can't wait to see this Miracle Marshall in action!!!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
