Addie
Addie is sick. I got a call reporting that she was listing to one side in the morning and couldn't stand up on the hardwood floor. Bill took her to the vet and the outcome is one of two scenarios; she will either recover (mostly) or is dying. Their description basically sounds like a stroke but has a different name. The other option is a brain tumor, etc which would mean CAT scans and chemo and the option of keeping my dog alive and miserable for a few more months. Not much I can do here except hope for option A and that she makes it until my trip home in May.
For those of you who don't know here history, Addie is a rescue greyhound. Retired from track racing where she lived her entire life on concrete floors and 24 hour fluorescent lights. Her pension plan choices were either a bullet to the head or find a home. She's been with me since November 1999 and lived strictly as an indoor dog, always with a soft spot to lay.
All I can do is wish I were there.
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John - you know that Addie is in my thoughts!! I pray that she won't be in any pain no matter what the outcome.
Whenever I visit and Addie sees me, she runs up to me! I rub her real hard and then she takes off. She doesn't do this to everyone. Addie has always had a special place in my heart.
Posted by: dave | 13.03.07 10:57
I talked to Bill last night- I told him that if I can help with Addie, I certainly will.
I love her- you know that ! (remember the $600.00 Emergency vet bill for 4 broken toenails while you were on vacation in Alaska!!!)
Whatever decision has to be made- It will be hard, but I know that you will do the right thing for Addie.
Posted by: Jodie | 13.03.07 11:15
You and Addie are in my thoughts and prayers. I've grown up with dogs all my life and love them very much. I understand the pain from even the thought of lossing one. Keep your chin up and know that you have given her the best years of her life.
Posted by: Joey | 13.03.07 12:21