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Hi wonderful tripawd community. I told you I would share Louie's full journey and so I will. We are not at the end yet, but we're close.
First, the last couple months. We got the front wheel Eddie's wheels, and with the help of some high value meat products did small laps around the nearby park once or twice a day. He never really got motivated to move without the meat products. If I could change anything about this whole experience, I would have gotten that wheelchair sooner. It never took off, we just didn't have enough time. But he looked so cute in it. He could have done it.
His arthritis continued to get worse and worse, but it's swimming season and so swim he did. Lots. There were days he just could not be stopped (and I'm not particularly good at stopping him). But increasingly we were carrying him everywhere. That should have clued me in. It's still been a good couple months with lots and lots of bright spots. And he celebrated his 11 month ampuversary. Oh, and his THIRTEEN year anniversary of Louie Liberation Day! (Adoption day). The best day EVER.
Something changed in the past 3 days. It got way worse yesterday and I took him in. The cancer spread to his spine. He has trouble lifting his head now and forget getting up on his own. He is on max drugs and we tried an injection that had a 50% chance of solidifying that vertebrae that seemed mostly gone. It didn't seem to help, certainly not enough. We will spend today laying in the shade in the park, and then tomorrow someone will come to the house and give him his wings.
It hurts so much I can barely breathe. But I know it's time. I hate the universe for making it time. I love him so much, and he had SUCH an amazing life filled with people who loved him. He hit doggie jackpot. but that doesn't make me ok. But you all know.
Our tears are flowing right now and our hearts do indeed, hurt with yours. This is just so sad. I'm so very, very sorry.
We understand like no others can unless they've been on this journey. The devotion, the caregiving, the hope's, the ups and downs and most of all, even in this sad time, we must always celebrate the joy's and the victories like King Louie experienced
The way you have written this post, as ja4d as it was, you were able to focus on why we do what we do here. We do eve6 possible to give our dogs and cats a chance at extended quality life!.
No, nothing is going to "make you okay" right now. Not when you are gutted and in the depths of despair and grief. The only way thru grief is thruit, in your own way and at uour own pace.
Even through yoir pain though, we smile as the tears flow knowing he beat this piece of s**t disease for almost a year!!! And got to be a well loved and spoiled senior at thirteen!!! King Louie is one tough dude, that's for sure!!
At this moment, King Louie is still with you. Focus on being in the present and continue to make every moment a sacred treasure.
We know there are no words right now. We are just so grat to be on this journey with King Loui. And just as we celebrate every day here, we celebrate him home as he sheds his earth clothes that no longer serve him. Just as you gave King Louie "Liberation" on the daymuou took him j to your hearts, you are "liberating" Louie het again to run free and Happy and healthy and young and fit. Safe journey sweet boy. Let your hoomans know when uou get to The Rainbow Bridge safely, okay? I know you'll be busy at first though. All of those who arrived before you will have a feast prepared and lots of ice cream to eat!!
Thank you for loving King Louie enough to set him free..to liberate him uet again. .. He knows your love is that strong. He also knows the bond you have with him, and he with you can NEVER be broken.
Surro you with our love, with King Louie's love and his eternal light...
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie
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!
Oh nooooo. This was so not the update I thought I was going to see today. I'm really sad and so sorry that stupid cancer returned. Louie has had such an amazing ride, we never expected this to happen, and are deeply saddened by the news. It just hurts. So. Much.
You know this already but I'll say it again: you are doing the bravest, kindest thing for King Louie. I know it's hard, it rips your heart to shreds and oh boy I can relate. Ugh! We never know when we will need to make that call, or how we will find the courage do it, but you have found the strength to give Louie his wings and a new, eternal body. He is so proud of you, and in his wisdom knows that the bond you two have can never be broken, it's a force deeper than the physical body. You know that boy inside out, you've given him a life of royalty, a life full of dedication to everything he could ever want physically and emotionally. You are both so in tune. And this is something that never goes away, not a chance.
As you spend your last treasured moments with him, know that we are all sending tons of love and light to you both. Spoil him like you do, and remember wwe stand by you in spirit, now, and always. We will miss King Louie so much, but our fearless leader will never, ever be forgotten.
(((((hugs)))))
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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