Jo&Tex Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Nell has slipped into the grey zone where nothing matters anymore. The Lymphoma has a firm grip on the leash now. I made The Appointment for first thing Monday Morning. She started drooling heavily on Friday. Some of her lymph nodes have started to drain and her eyes and nose are running. She's panting hard, with a rattling wet gurgle in her chest. She leaves a puddle where ever she lays. Last night was bad and I called my vet at 11pm when I got home from work and asked to bring her in. He suggested a cocktail mxture of pain relief and we got thru the night. She's brighter this morning - tail wagging and ears up - but her drool is bloody now and I am feeding her water with a syringe. We will have this last precious day together. I will keep her comfortable and close until tomorrow. Too many good dogs have gone this way lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear this Spoil her today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyF Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 I know that you will be saying your good byes today. Do whatever brings her joy today. Lymphoma is such a nasty thing. We just lost one of our dogs to intestinal lymphoma in August. It is very quick!! Take care of yourself too and cry if you need to. I know that I did. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchersMomma Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 So sorry to hear this...poor wee mite. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Give Nell a hug for me too - she's a sweet girl and has been lucky to have you. {{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordercentrics Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Nell today. We are so sorry. Kathy and Steward Robbins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 I'm so sorry. Thoughts and prayers are going out for you and Nell. Rest well, sweet girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Aww, Jo, I'm so sorry for you and Nell. Give her a pet for me, and some soft words. I'm thinking of you today. PM me if you want. Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 I'm so very sorry for poor old Nell, and for you who gave her a wonderful last chapter. Good girl, Nell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aljones Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 I am so sorry to hear about your Nell's decline. I hope your last day together brings moments of joy and peace that you will have as beloved memories of her time with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam'smom Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 So sorry to hear such sad news but take heart in knowing she has been a loved and cherished friend, you are doing the kindest thing for her by ending her pain and suffering with love. It's so hard to make such an unselfish decsion, we hate losing such valued friends. Keep her warm and cozy, give her lots of love and hugs today take some pictures to remember her by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthBelle Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 (((((Hugs to you and Nell))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afrancis Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear this about Nell. Poor girl. Thank goodness she has you to keep her safe and comfortable, and to make her passing as compassionate as possible. Our hearts go out to you. Ailsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanillalove Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 I'm so, so sorry to hear this. She'll go knowing she was loved, but it's still never easy. Good girl, Nell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 The best thing that ever happened to Nell was to have you and your love in the closing months of her life. Best wishes to you in coping, and Godspeed to Nell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasha's Mom Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Will be thinking of you and Miss Nell today. Indeed, we should all be so lucky to be blessed with love, comfort and the arms of our beloved in our final days. Godspeed, little girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Jo, this is so sad. Love her, spoil her, make today a special day for her. I will be thinking about you today and tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexie Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 I'm so sorry things are so bad for Nell. She is lucky to be with someone who loves her so much and is willing to give her the care she needs and has the love to let her go when she is ready. Our thoughts are with you as you say goodbye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esox Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 You and Nell will be in our thoughts and prayers. Words are so inadequate at a time like this. Sending a hug across the miles from Alex and me. Esox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear this. It is the hardest thing to do in life, to let go. Godspeed Nell, and hugs to you Jo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 I'm so very sorry to hear this but also so grateful that Nell has someone loving to ease her way. She (and you) are also lucky to have a good vet to help give you and a pain-free Nell a last day of memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinKate Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Many warm thoughts and prayers. As hard as it is, try to think how lucky you are to have had her, and have the time to say your farewells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy in AZ Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Jo, this was heartbreaking to read. My thoughts are with you and Nell. May your love for her give you strength through this ordeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbc1963 Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Thinking of both of you. She will be loved until the last minute, which is the best anyone can hope for in life. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in2adventure Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Cherish your day together<<<<<<<<<Hugs>>>>>>>>>Thoughts and prayers are being sent your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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