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I'm feeling so guilty about Hank's pain. He's only alive because I have hopes I can have him amputated. My verdict for my grant will be Monday at the earliest. Now Hank is having a bad day and I feel terrible for making him suffer like that with only hopes that I will be getting the grant for him. I just want to cry. I feel so out of control. So useless toward his pain. God it's terrible. I just want the best for him. I hope he doesn't hate me.
Dogs: Friends for life, faithful and true.
Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyways.- John Wayne
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I am so very sorry Hank is having a bad day. Unfortunately, when cancer is involved, there are bad days, lots of them. There are good days too, so you must grasp on to those good days. Scout's vets blew his diagnosis, so Scout had a tremendous number of bad days before his amputation (he did have many more good days than bad despite the pain). I, too, worried that Scout would hate me, but he didn't. He loved me with everything he had, and I loved him right back. Hank doesn't hate you, you are doing absolutely everything in your power to help him, and he knows how much you love him. When he's having a bad day, hold him tight, tell you him you love him, and make certain he has his pain meds. That's really all you can do-- you cannot control cancer. I hope he's feeling better this morning. I really, really, really hope the grant comes through. Thinking of you.
Scout: January 31, 2002 to November 7, 2011
Scout's diagnosis was "poorly differentiated sarcoma"; amputation 1/11/2011. Scout enjoyed 9 fantastic years on 4 legs and 9 glorious months on 3 legs. If love alone could have saved you…
OH my gosh you ARE doing everything for him, please don't beat yourself up. Hank could never, ever hate you. Dogs don't know how, it's not in their DNA. He will love you no matter what.
While you're waiting for an answer, what about doing things to raise funds for the surgery? You could keep yourself busy and your mind off of things by maybe organizing a yard sale, bake sale, etc. to get some funds coming in?
You are doing all you can, don't be so hard on yourself OK? {{{{hugs}}}
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Melanie, one thing I have learned in the past few days of Sassy's treatments & Amputation she loves me unconditionally. Hank loves you the same. There will be good days and bad days like was said. I am still praying with all I know to have this a positive answer for you & Hank. He doesn't hate you. He loves you. Just have to remember.
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
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07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
He's so in pain today. It's cold out and he's panting. He still want to be petted. He can't bare any weight on the bad leg. We did lots of cuddles. I feel bad I can't take his pain away. I'm not giving up on the hope I will get the grant for the surgery (he's getting good at being a tripod) but I'm also getting ready to make him cross the bridge. I refuse to let him suffer more.
Right now I want to cry and throw up seeing him in that much pain. I feel like I don't want to see him so I don't have see him suffer.
Dogs: Friends for life, faithful and true.
Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyways.- John Wayne
bikeintime.wordpress.com (will soon have Hank story)
Melanie, is there any way you can get stronger pain meds in the interim? While they won't work indefinitely this could be just a matter of a medication adjustment.
{{{{hugs}}}}
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I agree with Rene. The pain meds might need adjusting. You are so close to finding out about that funding. I know you are suffering watching him hurt too Melanie. Sassy & my prayers are with both of you.
((((((((hugs)))))))))))
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
hank said
I'm feeling so guilty about Hank's pain. He's only alive because I have hopes I can have him amputated. My verdict for my grant will be Monday at the earliest. Now Hank is having a bad day and I feel terrible for making him suffer like that with only hopes that I will be getting the grant for him. I just want to cry. I feel so out of control. So useless toward his pain. God it's terrible. I just want the best for him. I hope he doesn't hate me.
so sorry, but please know Hank is alive and waiting.. for that grant is going to come thru, sometimes we just have to trust. please call your vet and get stronger meds for him, he is hanging on for a reason, once they get him the right amount of pain meds he will perk up, also, keep a positive attitude around him, that makes a big differance. have you checked in your area of clinical trials, my rottie, chance was not a canditate for amp surgery and my vet found a clinical trial, no cost to me, and she is doing remarkble, i know the hospital i take her to has a clinical trial going on now for osteoarcoma, they pay for the amp surgery, not sure where you live, i'm in illinois, and i take chance to the university of illinois, however, her oncologist told me there are trials for osteosarcoma going on all over the country...the best bet are the teaching hospitals in your area. not sure what cancer he has, but i just wanted to pass this info on to you, believe me i feel what you are going thru......dont give up....Hank is still hanging in there for a reason.....God Bless! Linda chances mom
Hang in there. Sending good thoughts for you and Hank.
Jackie, angel Abby's mom
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
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