haven Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Thats is wonderful Allerzeit :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerzeit Posted May 9, 2006 Author Share Posted May 9, 2006 Well, as they say, it seems that the time has come. Stewie has managed 10 months from diagnosis. Apart from one incident when I tried to change his medication, making him ill in the process, Stewie has had a happy, normal life with nothing more than a mild on again/off again limp. Over the past month the flesh on his head has started to disappear, that's the first sign that the end was near. Still, he was happy, so we changed his nickname to "pointy head", and tried not to be too downhearted. Unfortunately over the past 3 or 4 days, Stewie has started to become fussy with food. Yesterday and today he has eaten almost nothing. Unless something miraculous happens (and I know in my heart it won't), then it looks like tomorrow will be the day to give my boofy his wings. I've spent most of today just cuddling with him. The pain is now obvious, even though the limp still isn't that bad, and he looks like he wants to go. Only a few days ago, Saturday, he was still being a pig while "taste testing" the chicken necks as I bagged them :rolleyes: I feel we have been blessed for Stewie to be so well, and so happy for so long. The end is coming so suddenly, but I know that is good too, as it means he hasn't had a dragged out illness. It's going to be incredibly strange when he's gone - we will only have the girls, so OH is going to feel very outnumbered! I think the worst thing is that I don't know how OH will handle it, and honestly that scares me more than anything else. Tonight we will just cuddle our boy, and tomorrow will bring what tomorrow brings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 :rolleyes: Hugs coming your way. we had to make the dreaded decision last July 2005 with our Maggie, it is hard. Allow yourself time to grieve, Thinking of you Colleen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 So sorry... Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgirl Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 I have only just seen this thread as I am fairly new here and I am so sorry to hear of your news, I lost my beautiful boy (the one in my avatar) to this horrible disease a year ago, my thoughts are with you and know that you were all blessed to have this magnificent boy in your life. Thinking of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 So very sorry Trace, my thoughts are with you :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Allerzeit. I wish for you and Stewie a miracle. In its absence, know that you give Stewie a precious gift. The giving is harder for you than the receiving by Stewie. Very sorry for what you now face. I send wishes for your strength and courage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 (edited) . Edited May 8, 2009 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemibabe Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Oh my Trace I had no idea :rolleyes: I'm so sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Allerzeit, I am so sorry that you and Stewie may be coming to the bend in the road..where he will journey on to the fine place where all good dogs enjoy perfect doggy peace and happiness. You have given him so much love and care! In some way those of us who get a warning of what is to come are lucky, we can do and say the things we want to do and say before it is too late. I know that with my guys who have crossed to The Bridge the two that hurt the most were those that were not in my arms for our final parting. I will light a special candle now for Stewie..praying for a miracle but if that is not to come for a gentle crossing. Hugs to you at this difficult time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerzeit Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 Thanks so much for the thoughts guys - I was surprised at just how much strength it provided this morning. I won't say anything more here, I will post a tribute in the Rainbow Bridge shortly. Hugs to all of you and your furkids, Trace RIP - Allerhochst JEB Stuart 16 August 1998 - 10 May 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pampa Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Oh dear, I'm soooo sorry I didn't know your boy was ill. You and OH are in my thoughts, even if this is little comfort at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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