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One of my Basset Hounds was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) a few months ago. Pain medication helped some for a little while. Now, she can’t stand up without help and walking is very labored.

Our old girl stayed at my wife’s bedside when she was ill for several months last year. My wife and I are in the den saying our goodbyes.

The final trip to the vet is tomorrow. We can’t let her suffer like this.

I’ve done this before. But, that doesn’t make it any easier.

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Sorry to read this and sorry you have to go through this.

You are right, it never gets easier.

Prayers out.
 
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Good on you for making the hard choices.




 
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It's so very hard, but not letting her suffer is the kind and loving thing to do.




 
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Sad, my friend, but we have to do what is best for our family. Plenty of friends over the rainbow, ut we sure do miss ‘em. Condolences to all.


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Sorry to hear that you’re losing your friend. This song and the video are a little odd, but it brought a tear to my eye the first time I saw it, and it makes me think of your situation.

I wish you the best. You, and your family, even the four legged ones will be in prayers tonight.




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Sorry you have to go through the tough choice of losing a cherished pet. I have been there it was the hardest thing I’v done. Prayers sent


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It never gets any easier.

Condolences friend.


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So sorry to hear this about your friend and companion. Hard to make but, the right decision.



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So sorry.

I went through it 3 months ago.


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2018 was a hard year for us. We lost two of our boys, both to cancer. Never gets easier. Said a small prayer offering your Family strength through this tough time. John.


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So sorry to hear. Prayers for you.



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Very difficult, very sad, I reach out to you.

This coming from some one who will have to euthanize his 14 year old Siberian tomorrow.


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Very difficult, very sad, I reach out to you.

This coming from some one who will have to euthanize his 14 year old Siberian tomorrow.


My prayers are with you. So sad for you..... Frown

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Prayers out. This is the perfect case in which doing the right thing is the hardest thing.
 
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Originally posted by cda926:
One of my Basset Hounds was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) a few months ago. Pain medication helped a some for a little while. Now, she can’t stand up without help and walking is very labored.

Our old girl stayed at my wife’s bedside when she was ill for several months last year. My wife and I are in the den saying our goodbyes.

The final trip to the vet is tomorrow. We can’t let her suffer like this.

I’ve done this before. But, that doesn’t make it any easier.


I know how tough this is. Had to do the same for my best little buddy Jose. Mexican Chihuahua

Probably the hardest thing I had to do. That was more than 40 years ago, and I still miss the little guy.


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Sorry you have to do this.
 
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Heartbreaking to even hear. My sympathies.
 
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