Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat
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My sympathy for your family. All of us here know that empty-painful feeling, and I too am sorry you felt like you were being attacked. If you look at how many post you recieved on your story, I think it shows how much everyone here wanted to help you, I don't think I have ever seen that many post in such a short time on someones story, which I think is a testamonial to how great this family is. When all someone knows is what they read conclusions might be drawn, but I know the only thing everyone had in mind was Roadies AND your best interest. Don't be a stranger, maybe down the road once time lets you heal you might be able help someone that has to start down this road of suck. Paws up, Spirit Gus and Dan
My buddy Gus had a left front amputation on April 7, 2010 and lived a great life until July 26,2010
"When their pain is over, ours is only beginning."
First off I want to say that I thank everyone for reaching out to me.
It could very well be true that I took words of advice in the wrong context due
to my 'crazed' state. I know that you are all animal lovers, and knew what I was
going through.
In hindsight, I see that I really didn't know what I was going through at all. Which
may explain how my posts were confusing to some.
It was like being placed in the jungle with no weapon of defense, and trying to
figure your way out. As you struggled through, you had someone to protect
(Roadie), and you had no idea how to make it to the other side.
I joined this site because I wanted to be part of a family of three legged dogs.
I wanted to learn how to care for him, and give him the best life possible.
But I wasn't just dealing with an amputation, I (he) had so much else to contend with.
I sought information here , information that I was not given by my vet.
Quickly I began to see that Roadie was on a very bad road. What was I to do?
I kept hoping his other paw would get better, that was the main thing. If he could
beat that, than there was a chance. But the foot grew worse...day by day he was
walking less and less. Yet I was still hoping......still seeking information!
He was eating, but not eating anywhere near what I knew he was capable. I saw
him not want to drink, so I took water cupped in my hand, and brought it to his mouth.
My friends here on Tripawds...IT IS SO HARD TO GIVE UP.
Yes, djblockman I sit here suffering that empty-painful feeling. I look for a dog that is
no longer here, and never will be again. I was a dog owner/lover, and now I have no dog.
Perhaps there is a meaning to my coming here, and sharing Roadie's story. Maybe someday
someone will be looking for vasculitis, and find it here.......
All I know is I miss Roadie terribly, and as the title of this thread states...I still remain so lost.
Thank you, and god bless you all as you struggle to keep your animals/friends alive. I will
continue to read, and cheer for the successes.
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