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Well, since I still feel the need to post. I am thankful for this site. It is good to know that there is still alot of love and life for 3 legged animal friends. My own personal experience does not sour me on that. I appreciate the responses and wiilingness to help a total stranger and his animal friend. I am sorry I couldn’t bring you a happy ending but I knew going in to surgery that the odds were not great for my Lucy. If I had the decision to make again I would most certainly opt for amputation if it meant decent a chance (not necessarily an even chance) of addition quality time together.
reflecting on all this makes me realize his little I ((we?)!understand about life, death, the soul, love. It is all a mystery that can bring joy and richness or hurt you deeply, like you cannot have love without the possibility of pain. Thanks again. It is meaningful to me that I got to correspond and share with others during Lucy’s last days on earth.
-Alan
Alan, you and Lucy are family and will ALWAYS be family.
The way you have processed this whole journey and the wisdom you have shared....and are continuing to share.....is so insightful. You help all of us to understand the way this journey and why we do what we do regardless of the outcome.
Yes, there are always risks, sometimes. Moreso than others, but we proceed out of love and out of knowing our dogs and cats would want a "chance". I think sometimes on a Soul level, our pets know that we hoomans need to know we tried ( even if the odds were not all that favorable), and that's why they "accept" whatever path we take on their behalf. Don't know if that makes any sense at all!
It is so empowering that you know you did everything possible for Lucy and to know you have given her a great life for FIFTEEN years. To hold all those wonderful memories in uour heart and to understand Lucy made it home to ve with you for her transition os aich an enlightened viewpoint.
Make hi mistake avputm9r, you and Licy have contributed to all pf us on so many levels. You and Lucy have shown us what grace looks like when balancing "loss" with the eternal bond of Soul deep love.
It is such a privilege to get to kmow you and Lucy and to be on the receiving end of all the beautifu lofe lessons she taught us through you.
You have my email and I would be honored to post more pictures of your sweet girl. We know your heart is broken and the void is painful, but when you can, we would love to know more about the adventures you and Licy have shared.
(((((((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie 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!
Alan,
I am so sorry to hear about Lucy. Evidently it was just her time but she did everything in her power to hang in and stay with you as evidenced by her ralling and staying strong to go home and be with you one final time. Obviously she loved you as strongly as you loved her. And she still does!
No words any here can say will help ease your grief. But know that you have our thoughts and prayers as you slowly move forward. I believe loved pets send us messages from the beyond at times. Things like rainbows shining over their favorite spots. A butterfly resting on their favorite window pane. If you see such things, try and take some comfort knowing she is likely checking in on you.
However briefly you and Lucy stayed here, you are family. Lean on us for support to help.
(((Hugs)))
-Dawna, Tuxedo, Lilly, and Angel Dazzle
Thank you Sally and Donna,
“but she did everything in her power to hang in and stay with you as evidenced by her ralling and staying strong to go home and be with you one final time.”
I appreciate both of you for saying this because I have been plagued by what if I had left her at the vet for longer. Would she have recovered. Why did she die within one day back in my care. But yes I think you are right and it is good we got her home.
I have decided I am going to adopt again. Not sure how soon, but there are so many animals that need a home and I live in a alone in a house on some acres that needs a cat to look over it.
I think I need to make further posts in a different sub forum.
Yes FWIW the vet gave an injection that lasted a few days. But Meloxicam is a joke. I take that for neck pain. If I ever get an amputation I would want the heavy stuff. They switched vets on me. Dr. “I am a firm believer in aggressive pain management ” wasn’t the one who did the surgery.
I was about to go back to the vet to get more when Lucy passed. So all moot for me personally but I think people should go in prepared to argue this. It is a shame but with both human doctors and vets you have to advocate.
Our dear Alan.....just want to reiterate the fact that Lucy had fifteen years with you with all her health challenges was because of your exquisite care.and devotion.
And to be avle to take her home and transition at home is EXACTLY what she wanted. I truly believe....truly......she held on long e ough to get home with you. Ahe rallied enough to convince everyone to let her go home.
Yes, so many doc are still old school when it comes to pain meds. I do believe Licy had enough of the injection, plus the "light sedation" tje day ahe came home that she may have been "uncomfortable", but not outrages pain.
We hoomans always second guess ourselves and beat ourselves up with widda, shudda, cuddy. Regrettably it's part of the grief process all hoomans go through.
We can assure you though, the happy me will help heal the hole in your heart.
As Fawna me tioned, Licy will connect with you.....she'll send you a aign....to let you k ow she if free and healthy AND still with you, just kn Spirit energy form. Heck, she may already have a ,otty picked out for you, so pay att6 what comes your way.
Stay connected wi0th us. We would love hearing more about you and Lucy. And yes, I do have more pictures to post for you. So thank you for them👍
((((((((((((Hugs)))))))))
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie 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!
Thank you Sally, I don’t know what I would do without you guys. I should start a new post in another sub forum for the pictures. Do you think?
Alan, my heart hurts for you, I'm so very, very sorry for your loss.
I'm awestruck by your kind words and fortitude at a time like this. It's really an honor that you are here and continuing to share Lucy's legacy with us.
Never forget you did everything you could to help her live out her last days as best as possible, surrounded by the strongest love in the world. You were such an incredible parent to her!
If you'd like to post a tribute in Coping with Loss that would be a great place for us to celebrate her life.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us, and we hope to follow your next ones with other fur kids (yes, there are so many animals needing homes!). You will always be part of our community and Lucy's story is what adds to the richness of our experiences here. Thank you.
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