My Sandy has a Brain Tumour

[tara20]

We've only had him for four years (got him as a pup after Tara) and about six weeks ago he started having epileptic fits. Golden Retreivers seem to be
quite often epileptic. Then the fits came more often and today he had a CT scan which confirmed a brain tumour.
I'm just devastated. Tomorrow the surgeon will explain our options, but it doesn't look good. Apart from the cost (a few thousand - I'd pay if it made him better) the outlook even after that is not promising.
I'm afraid decisions will have to be made.
Life's a bitch.

[pizza]

Wow amazing dog owners wish every dog had owners like you x
Good luck to you all x

[ruthann58]

so pleased that there is hope for you all , fingers crossed for sandy xxx

[lilacben]

Better news........ I am so pleased. Big hugs to you and dear Sandy. Willbe thinking of you both. Brenda x

[Smowball]

Very sorry for you and your Sandy

[tara20]

It's over.
Today we had to let him go.
The X-ray showed his lungs were riddled with cancer.
I just wish they had phoned us before we went to pick him up. We were so looking forward to it.
He came bounding into the surgery and licked my ears the way he always did, which made it even harder, knowing as we now did, that he would have two months at the most. Finally his lungs would fill up and he wouldn't
be able to breathe. We wanted to spare him that.
He deserved a happy, healthy life and I'm so angry he didn't get it.

months at the most.

[ttfn]

Bless you tara ♥

RIP Sandy

[tara20]

Sorry typo ^^^
I'm not thinking straight

[Nibble]

I know it's hard for you, tara, at the moment, but really you've done the best you could for him..... {{{{{BIG HUGS}}}} ♥♥

[furrypusscat]

I am so sorry tara to hear this. We were all hoping for better news of Sandy. At least you know he will not suffer any more. RIP Sandy.

[tonyav]

Sorry to hear this tara, you did your very best for him, just as you have today. You have done the right thing, save the poor lad anymore suffering. x

[Bambiagain]

I am so sorry. Nothing more I can say.

[murraymints]

so so sorry Tara..but you have done what was best for Sandy..memories never die !! ♥♥

[chaptazbru]

Our pets are precious and when they go they leave a terrible gap. My last dog called Tara died nearly nine years ago and I still cry for her, so my thoughts are with you xx

[shaneystar2]

Oh Tara ..I didn't realise your hundi was poorly .I'm so sorry to hear this ..You've done the right thing though .It is hard I know .
Mein herzliches beleid ..Shaney xxx

[paddywak]

It's terrible when you lose your friend like this, but after a while you'll get over the sadness and remember all the happy times you had together. Some times a daft little thing reminds me of Max or Ché my old GSD who I lost nearly 29 years ago and It always make me smile, you never forget them

[excelsior-1]

oh tara.

my eyes watered when i just saw your post.

after the hope yesterday that it there might be a way to save him (although expensive) - today must have been such a hammer blow.

i'm tearing up again just typing this.

however - you know the right thing was done at the end.

look back now on the good times you shared, and always remember..

my sincerest condolencies, and wishes for you.

E

[Smowball]

Am so sorry, all I can say is that you didnt see him suffer - you would have hated that. God rest poor Sandy xx

[ruthann58]

dear tara so so sorry to see this , you did the right thing and put him first and did not let him suffer hugs to you and your family xxx

[pastafreak]

Oh gosh...I am so,so sorry to read this. It's a shame your hopes have been dashed so soon.
At least Sandy is now at Rainbow Bridge-run free Sandy x


RainbowBridge.com

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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[Ann]

Poor Tara (and Sandy) I have just got home from holiday and read your post -I really feel for you, I had to have my beloved collie cross Blackie put to sleep at the grand age of almost 19 yrs and I cried buckets, that was nearly 40 years ago but I still grieve for him ................... remember the happy times and keep his picture in pride of place in your room, he is still part of your family ..... ((hugs))