urge to herd Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Late in the afternoon of the 23, not long after I posted that Buzz was doing well, I found a lump under his right ear. The vet did a needle biopsy Friday the 24th, and the results came back Monday that it was cancerous. We'd hoped that Buzz's lethargy and some other things would clear up as he recovered from four months of pretty intensive treatment, but it was clear at that point that he was sicker than we had wanted to believe. On Sunday, I noticed that he was reluctant to get up from a down, and that he was walking around with his tail under him. By Tuesday morning, he'd lay down at the park after 2 tosses of the ball. Wednesday morning he only wanted to make one sniff/pee/poop circuit of the park and then he headed for the gate. And the tumour under his ear was growing. Terry and I talked Thursday afternoon about how long we would let him go on. All the signs were that he was in a lot of pain, even though we'd started him on Tramadol. Our wonderful vet had told us he would come to our home to euthanize him. We made the apppointment for yesterday. Buzz took a ride with Terry to the post office, as he did every afternoon. We gave him grilled chicken for dinner and part of a butterfinger candy bar and some peanut m n m's for dessert. We held him as Dr. Rief injected him, told him how much we loved him, how we wanted his pain to be over, and what a most excellent dog he was. He was with us for almost 9 years, not nearly long enough. He changed us for the better. I'll be posting a tribute in the Memorial section in a day or two. Ruth and Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin's person Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Oh, Ruth, I'm so sorry for your loss of Buzz. I'm sure he knew how much you loved him and how much you wanted what was best for him. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSnappy Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Oh Ruth. I can't even begin to tell you how sorry I am to hear this. All I can offer is my sympathy. You're in our thoughts, and I'm so very sorry. RDM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquilis Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Very sorry for your loss. Edit to correct unfortunate typo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afrancis Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 My heartfelt condolences to both of you, Ruth and Terry. Buzz sounds like the most wonderful of dogs and he was very blessed to have had this life with you. What a compassionate way for you to say your goodbyes. All my very best, Ailsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 I'm very, very sorry for your loss. It must have been awfully hard. I'm glad the vet could come to your house, so Buzz could be in his most familiar place, and just feel your love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooky Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear this, Ruth. My condolences to you - it is so hard to do what you did for him. I never met Buzz but know he would thank you for all you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandra s. Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 I'm so sorry . But he was lucky to have you, and lucky not to have to go alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinKate Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Many thought of comfort to you and your husband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Ruth, words are just so inadequate at time like this. Know that you have all my sympathy and my thoughts and prayers. Run free, Buzz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.DaisyDuke Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Sorry for your loss. Buzz sounded like a good dog and you did all you could to help. You did the right thing and I'm sure he knew how much you loved him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy in AZ Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 I'm so sorry Ruth. You did everything possible for him, including letting him go when he needed that, too. RIP Buzz. You were loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Scott Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 I'm so sorry for your painful loss. Barb S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbear Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 So sorry for your loss, Ruth. Godspeed, Buzz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mona Howard Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Ruth, I recently went through the same thing. Cancer and the decision it was time to let her go. It's very painful. I'm sorry. You did the right thing. Mona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 So sorry, Ruth. My thoughts are with you and your family. He was loved and he was not alone in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanillalove Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 I'm so, so sorry Ruth. I wish my words could do more for you right now. Good boy, Buzz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluj Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear this Ruth. You did everything you could for Buzz, right up to the hardest part of letting him go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Oh Ruth, our thoughts are with you and Terry. So sorry to hear this. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesney's Girl Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 So very sorry to hear about Buzz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura (Cady and Koda's mom) Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 So sorry for your loss. He fought a good fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloRiver Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 I'm very sorry. Goodnight Buzz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Oop Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Ruth, I'm so sorry about Buzz. He had a good life with you and your family and he left knowing how much he was loved. Best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry1 Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Sorry to hear about it R.I.P Buzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack & Co. Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Ruth, I'm so sorry. I've had to make the decision that you did and it is still one of the most painful times of my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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