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Doggy cancer nbr

bellelambbellelamb member
in May 2012 Moms
So we live next store to dh aunt, she's never married or had kids. She does however have animals she's rescued. She has this one amazing chocolate lab named Bart he's so sweet and kind well about two years ago he was diagnosed with cancer and she's had him in treatments since, weekly chemo, blood works and all. He went in remission shortly but that didn't last. Well she just told me he lost the fight, there's nothing more they can do but keep him comfy. This is going to break her heart!!! She loves this dog so much, and she's going to have to decide when to put him down which is going to be so hard for her. She is a private person so there's not much I can say but I was wondering what should I do to let her know I care and understand that this is like loosing a family member for her?? Not to mention its going to be very hard on my oldest son he loves this dog too!!
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  • littleredfishlittleredfish member

    I feel so bad for your friend. My boy will be going over the rainbow bridge tomorrow and I'm so torn with the choice. Some days he still acts like such a normal dog and others he's totally falling apart. I know the ache that must be in her heart.

    I work at an animal shelter and I know a lot of people who come in and make donations in memory of a friends pet who has passed. You say she's rescued her animals, do you know maybe where she rescued them from, or any shelters, rescues, or animal foundations she is active with or supports? You could make a donation to them in her dogs memory and usually they will send a card to her saying they got a donation in his memory. I hear all the time from people who have gotten these cards how happy it made them to know their animals passing could at least bring comfort to an animal in need. Not all shelters are created equal, but might be an option if you know one she'd support.

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  • bellelambbellelamb member
    Thanks little red, I know she donates to the humane society I think I'll do that, I do have much to give but I'm sure even 10 would be a nice gesture right??
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    A very nice gesture. At shelters even $10 can go a long way. Ask them if they will notify her with a card or you can do your own.
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    ugh that is terrible.  i'm so sorry.  i keep seeing these stupid FB ads for Bark Boxes?  Maybe get her one of those so she can spoil her fur baby a bit?  the donation idea is good too!

    good luck! 

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  • lyndsey774lyndsey774 member

    I'm sorry, that is so tough....the donation is a great idea.

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  • najzomaxnajzomax member

    Another idea might be a marker she can put in her garden. I think engraving stores have them but I know the vet here sells them. It's $15 or $20 and its a garden stone with the pets name and whatever else you want to put on it.

     I had to put my fur baby down in the fall and it still makes me want to cry to think about her being gone. I just remind myself that she was in pain and while letting her go broke my heart, she's in a better place and no longer in pain. My heart goes out to your aunt.

    and you too littleredfish! I remember your post from last week. I will be thinking of you and your fur baby! 

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