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I am devestated I think Bogi's time is ticking. All he does is sleep and when he does go outside walks a few steps and lays down. His gums are fairly light vet said today it could come very fast. I asked her what to do she said today he didnt "seem" ready yet but for some reason I have a feeling the time for me to make the decission for him is coming much faster than i thought it would. I am sick to my stomach just to think about it. He is still eating and drinking but just tired a LOT and doesnt really do much. I keep asking myself is this really a good quality of life for him? He wags his tail he loves still his ice cream i make him with bananas but he is just not doing much. His belly seems big too so he could have bleeding. They took blood today but wont know results until tomorrow to see if he has blood loss from Hermangiosarcoma. Its so sad just so damn sad. I cant bare this.
I am so glad we took him to the beach twice last week. I took him today he didnt even want to get out of his stroller. and this is he NORMALLY LOVED the beach. It breaks my heart.
Mannie and Bogi
http://www.face.....Bogimylove
I wish I had the words to give you comfort; others here are so much better at that. Please know we hold you in our hearts and prayers. Perhaps the test results will give you a clearer path. All you've done and all you do is out of love for Bogi, so it will be the right thing to do for him.
Hugs from Liz & Roxie
Mannie,
I am so sorry to hear this. Get the blood results back that will tell you a lot. All you can do is be there for him. He will let you know when its time. Love on him, spoil him rotten. When the time comes know you have done what you could do for him and you will give him the greatest gift that you could give him.
Hugs
Michelle & Sassy.
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05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
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Mannie, thanks for posting that link to your facebook page. I wasn't able to get the video to work because it said I needed "flash Player"...or something. But the photos are wonderful!! And certainly show a very happy and loved and spoiled dog! He's loving his buggy!
Now, let's chunk it down. No one knows time frames...you already kow that. When Bogie decides it's time he will let you kow! There will be no doubts, no uncertainty, no mixed messages.
Right now, based on the messages he's sending you, it is NOT time. He's eating and drinking and waggng his tail! Right? Yes, he has pale gums and he's tired.....that's to be expected....BUT, you have to balance that with the other pluses. Being tired and maybe a little worn out from a great week-end, huh Bogi?
TRY and take it day by day and be present in the mo ent with your Bodi. You have sme more time for you to love him and spoil him Ad as hard as it is and seemingly impossible to do, just enjoy every sacred moment he's giving you now.. Praise every tail wag, every vite of food every breath he takes! He is still with you and isn't worrying about anything except when he gets his next banana 
I love that he ejoys his ice cream and bananas! That is so sweet! Do you have a picture of him eating bananas? Would be great to see that. He is such a magnificent boy! So handsome...and big!
Yo are a role model for us all!, You are doing everything possible for your Bogi. Your strength is powerful.
We are nere with you. Please know that. Now go be with Bogi and give him a huge hug from s. And get ready, because we are all sending yo a tripawd hug right ow! Hugging you!!
Sally and Happy Hannah
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!
Michelle said
Mannie,I am so sorry to hear this. Get the blood results back that will tell you a lot. All you can do is be there for him. He will let you know when its time. Love on him, spoil him rotten. When the time comes know you have done what you could do for him and you will give him the greatest gift that you could give him.
Hugs
Michelle & Sassy.
Yes.. please spoil him. Make this time happy for him because that's the way you want to him to feel when you meet again on rainbow bridge.. He will let you know when it's his time. Just make him as comfortable and happy as possible. Prayers to your pup and you tonight. <3
Mannie - So sorry to hear this. Give Bogi great big hugs and let him have all the junk food he wants. We will be here to help you through whatever comes.
Luanne & Shooter
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
I wish I could say something to make it all better. My heart aches for the pain I know you are feeling. You have done everything you could do to give Bogi more quality time. Keep loving him and be ready to give him the greatest gift of all when he gives you the sign.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Many hugs.
Karen and Spirit Magnum
Magnum: 30th May 2002 to 5th May 2012. Lost her back left leg to osteosarcoma on 5th Sep 2011. Lung mets found on 20th Mar 2012 but it was bone mets in the hip that ended her brave battle. Magnum's motto - "Dream as if you'll live for ever, live as if you'll die today" (James Dean). Loyal, loving, courageous and spirited to the end. My beloved heart dog, see her memoirs from Rainbow Bridge ...... http://princess.....pawds.com/
It is all about Bogi now, you have to be strong for him. I know how hard this point is, how much it hurts. You will do what is right for him when it is right because you love him so much. It may not seem like it, but you do have the strength to get through the next days. We are here to help however we can.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
I am so sorry to hear about Bogi rapidly declining. I experienced something very similar with my dog Tasha just a few weeks ago so I can completely relate. She rapidly declined in a matter of weeks and no longer enjoyed the things she used to and just wasn't herself. I've always said the worst part of having a dog is they don't live forever! I wish you lots of wonderful memories and many days with your beautiful boy. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy
Tasha was a German ShepherdBorder Collie mix who was diagnosed with OSA at age 8. On December 29, 2011 she had her front right leg amputated and received 4 rounds of chemo. Sadly and suddenly Tasha became sick and we discovered she had liver cancer that had spread to her lung. After almost 19 months, Tasha earned her wings on July 17, 2013. No regrets and never forgotten.
I think there are many of us who experienced that rapid decline whether from cancer symptoms or advanced age. You will know when your time is up, and you will have the strength to make the hard decisions. Until then, do the things that will build happy memories. The last days Trouble was with us I would take her out in the yard to lay on a blanket and have some of her favorite people come visit her.
Nothing will prevent you from being heartbroken, but months later you will look back and be happy for the little things you did. I am sorry you are facing this. Be strong and just keep living day by day.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
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