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Daisy, 22nd November 2013
It started with Daisy's teeth being slightly out of alignment.
31 December 2013
She visited the Vet , was diagnosed with a growth and booked in to have a biopsy taken, removal of front lower teeth and general dental work. Her other teeth were fine.
6th January 2014
The biopsy report stated a Squamous Cell Carcinoma was growing into the jaw bone, and would progress.
Prognosis, 6-12 months.
But it was very aggressive.
19th February 2014
At no time did she indicate that there was anything wrong. No evidence of pain. It would bleed when she tried to get food off the floor, but stop quickly.
It didn't interfere with her usual daily duties or fun.
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| 3rd January 2014 |
She went to the river on Thursday, did her usual wading, running around chasing birds, and exploring.
Friday morning was another Vet visit to see how things were going as she gave no clue as to what was happening.
The Vet went through her records and explained that she would be experiencing at least dull aches in her jaw and teeth, the tumour was ulcerated and would be VERY painful within a week...getting worse, and there was also a chance
that the jaw bone could fracture.
The decision was made.
Very difficult because she seemed to be still happy
and enjoying life.
We want to thank everyone for your words of support and best wishes. It has been a difficult two days. Daisy is in our garden next to Carys. Kendra's urn is buried with her.
We will miss our STOIC girl for a long time.
Oh, alternatives would have been having the jawbone removed and replaced, chemo and/radiation in Sydney. She would have hated it.
Tears have been shed. We hope that ours would lessen yours... we are pained and sad. We know how much it hurts to let go of someone who's still full of life. Our deepest condolences.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you. I can only imagine the heartache you are feeling.
ReplyDeleteAlyssa, Mr. Fox & Scruffy
No question, you made the kindest decision. Bertie and I send our warmest best wishes as you adjust to your sad loss.
ReplyDeleteGail xx.
I can't tell you how sorry I am and I know the heartache you are going through.
ReplyDeleteYou did the best thing letting her go.
My Amber had oral cancer and hers followed the the same course but her tumour was in a different place. Diagnosed November 2011 and we said goodbye January 2012.
My thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Maybe Amber will find Daisy and they will run free together xx
Such a sad time. Sending very best wishes and big hugs
ReplyDeleteSo very hard for us to see them go when they are still so happy and full of life. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteSam and Pippen
Thank you for the background on Daisy. No pain. That's the simplicity of our covenant with them. She could not have asked for a more loving owner and friend who was ready to take the hard decision when the time came.
ReplyDeleteThese decisions are never easy. Daisy is running free with no pain. (((hugs)))) ♥
ReplyDeleteLove ya lots♥
Mitch and Molly
So very sorry to hear of your sad goodbyes with your precious girl..sending our live and thoughts to you Fozziemum xx
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry. Words are really not enough so we will just say you are in our thoughts and prayers. You did the right thing by her and we know just how hard it was.
ReplyDeleteSending our love.
Best wishes Molly
It all happened so quickly. Makes us realize how life is so unpredictable. We r sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking a lot about you the past couple of days. Last evening I read many of the kind words left on your last post, and those same kind, caring thoughts are here with this one, and I know many more will follow mine. These decisions are the hardest to make. When I've personally made them, they can be filled with doubt and guilt afterwards, and I don't know if you are feeling those things or not, but if so, please don't for a moment let yourself feel that way. Remember always that your decision to let Daisy go was truly an unselfish one, made from your great love for her. You spared Daisy the pain and what was to come and it was the last, kindest and most compassionate gift you could give to her. Daisy was lucky, she had a full, fun and wonderful, wonderful life to the very end, because of you, and that is another gift! And Tobi, you have those memories of Daisy that can never, ever be taken away. Find peace and comfort in that, and know that from my corner of Loudoun county, I am thinking of you during what I know is a sad time.
ReplyDeleteHave no doubt - you made the right decision. No-one knew Daisy like you did and no-one loved her much as you do and the fact that you loved her enough to let her go proves that. Like many others I have had dogs since I was 5 years old and through the years have also had to make such decisions and no doubt will again. It never gets any easier. The greatest gift we can give our furbabies is to put their needs and letting them go above those of our needs to keep them around even a few hours, days or weeks longer. Big hugs and snuffles from the boys.
ReplyDeleteThe bravery of dogs. Our Loki never really showed how sick he was either. It is amazing the strength they have. We know you made the right decision. Daisy was lucky to have a family who wouldn't let her suffer needlessly.
ReplyDeleteI heard the mother of a Canadian skier, Sandra Burke, who died in training accident 2 years ago say the most wonderful thing - and I am paraphrasing a bit her - "I thought as a parent the worst thing that could happen to me would be to lose a child. I was wrong. The worst thing that could have happened to me would to have never had her." I think all we pet owners can attest to the truth in this.
Hugs!
All of us will miss her. Thank you for being her advocate in life and in death and what a wonderful and full life she had too so full of fun, love and adventures. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing her (Bella and Roxy) with us all. How are Bella and Roxy adjusting?
Blessings,
Janelle,
Maggie Mae and Max
Glad she didn't have much pain and you helped her enjoy her last moments. Like the song says, "she took a piece of out heart" with here Daisy will always be on our post side bar, we are so glad we got to make Fur Pals with her,
ReplyDeleteIt Made us thing about how we could spend more time with Susie & Sidebite.
Mom & Dad
Im so sorry for yalls loss, just breaks my heart.
ReplyDeleteMaking her suffer through chemo and/or radiation were not options. He had a friend who had lung cancer and was undergoing radiation. It was extremely painful. While waiting for his treatment, he talked to a woman in the waiting room who said childbirth was easy compared to radiation treatments. Some are more affected than others, but the friend didn't make it and suffered for no reason.
ReplyDeleteAs hard as the pictures are to look at, thank you for sharing - it helps educate us to keep an eye out on our pups.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs and love, I know this must be difficult for you.
Monty and Harlow
We are so very sorry that the tumor grew so fast and she had to leave you way to soon. Thanks for sharing the pictures as it will help our parents/guardians know what to look for in between vet visits. The teeth misalignment seemed like such a small thing, we are sure many pet parents might not realize it indicated something wrong and in need of a vet visit.
ReplyDeletePurrs of comfort and sympathy and paws of love. Your Sweet Daisy will be missed by all of us.
When the alternatives don't make sense, you do what you have to do to keep your beloved furry from suffering - we applaud your courage in doing the right thing for Daisy. We know that we have to face the same decision with Phantom at some point too.
ReplyDeleteWe are sure that Kendra is happy to be reunited with Daisy.
Woos - Phantom, Ciara, and Lightning
We were so sorry to read about Daisy's crossing over! Our hearts hurt for you and we are sending our thoughts to you all today. I know that she wouldn't have wanted to suffer and she wouldn't want you to cry.
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Noreen & Hunter
I would have made the same choice as yours. Quality over quantity. Its a very tough decision to make especially for someone so dear. Yes you will miss her. But yes... you love enough to let her go. It takes a lot of courage. *HUGS*
ReplyDeleteNo! No! No! I just cannot believe this. We’ve been so stupidly wrapped up in ourselves that we’ve not checked up on our dearest dearest friends. I feel sooooo very very bad. To Daisy’s sweet sweet family, we grieve with you for the loss of this beautiful girl. She always visited my bloggie and had the nicest of things to say. All our hearts are broken for your loss, we shall miss that wonderful little girl - She had the most FAN-TAS-TIC life and she will be missed dreadfully by the whole of blogdom. Rest In Peace my dear friend, Daisy xxxxx
ReplyDeleteOh No, we haven't been blogging for the last couple of days.. Our hearts break. Oh Daisy we love and will miss you Darling. To Mommy and family, sending all our love, we just are lost for words at the moment.. Our hearts are with you.. Be back later xxxooxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteIt progressed so quickly. I think you did exactly the right thing for her at exactly the right time. Daisy lived life to the full and always looked like she enjoyed every minute of it. I am so terribly sorry.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Lynne x
Thank you for sharing Daisy's prognosis as it can teach others how this disease progresses. It had to be very painful to type each word. The love for Daisy shines through and we all grieve with you. I know I am a better pet person from knowing Daisy and her daily endeavors. Her travels to the river always made me smile and I am so glad she was able to continue that fun until the end. May God bless you and your furkids.
ReplyDeleteHowdy mates. Thanks for sharing with us. Man oh man, that tumour was aggressive. We are so thankful it did not affect Daisy in her love of life. She has shown us to love and enjoy each day. We will remember her with a smile and you know that every time we see a daisy flower, she will pop into our thoughts. Hugs to you all. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory
ReplyDeleteso sorry.....I can relate.... my beloved Silky Terrier, Penny, passed on a few years ago.... I always have felt a little guilty that I couldn't save her...
ReplyDeleteGreetings from New York.
I'm glad you shared the photos. As hard as they were to look at, it always helps to be informed about what can happen to our beloved pets. Miss Daisy got to enjoy her full life and you did her the kindness of releasing her before she was in pain. Your final act of love for a wonderful little pup.
ReplyDeleteMango Momma
I'm so sorry to hear about Daisy. May her memories give you comfort. Cancer just sucks!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so very very sorry. Daisy was a stoic sweetheart. I know how much you miss her, and we all do too. Sending big hugs.
ReplyDeleteI've been reading Daisy's blog for ages but never commented before. It's been such a joy to follow the story of her wonderfully happy life. I'm in awe of your bravery in making the decision you did at the vets on Friday, a bravery that can only come from your deep, deep love for your gorgeous Daisy, but at the same time that love is the very thing that makes us want to keep them with us.
ReplyDeleteWe have a 13 year old Cairn terrier that we love to bits. He was a rescue from a situation of neglect and that makes us love him all the more. I see the cloud of old age starting to descend and I pray for a fraction of your bravery, if decisions start needing to be made.
BTW, we also have a Westie whose kennel name is Hemskirk. I wonder if they came from the same place.
Thank you for sharing the pictures and story. I am very glad you made the decision you did for Daisy and saver her pain. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I know Daisy's passing is hard as she was a meant-to-be scottie girl for you. Thank you for sharing Daisy with the world and the world shares your sorrow.
ReplyDeleteBentley
Oh Tobi ~ I know what a hard decision that had to be. Daisy your inheritance money dog named after your mothers favorite flower. I will always think of her when I see a Daisy.
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Sweet William The Scot & Lee
We know you made the right choice for her. We're so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteNola and Fam
Hi Y'all,
ReplyDeleteSuch a difficult time for y'all. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Hawk aka BrownDog and his Human
Holding you all close in our hearts. Your love for Daisy shines through and as others have said, you made the right decision.
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Mr Bailey, Hazel & Greta
god bless you in your grief and take comfort from the fact you were able to save her from pain.
ReplyDeleteIt is never easy to let a loved one go but you did the right thing for Daisy. So sorry your heart is aching. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteAroo to you,
Sully
You made the only decision you could. You made the right decision. You were not selfish. You did not let her suffer to save your own pain. You made a decision based on medical information and love.
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy and Stanley
You made the only decision you could. You made the right decision. You were not selfish. You did not let her suffer to save your own pain. You made a decision based on medical information and love.
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy and Stanley
You did the right thing. It's such a hard decision. Everyone that has had a senior pet, goes down this road...sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteWyatt's Family
Those decisions are never easy. We had to make that decision with our kitty, Charlie, who was in kidney failure and had renal lymphoma less than a year ago. Sending lotsa big hugs.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about Daisy. It's always hard to lose a loved one.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing that with us. What a terribly difficult decision that must have been. We are sending our love to you all and pray that with each day the pain will ease and the memories will comfort you.
ReplyDeleteWally, Sammy & Robyn
As hard as it was, you made the kindest, most loving, and best decision possible. Again, I am so very sorry.
ReplyDeleteJust read this today - I can't believe how quick that grew!!! You made the right decision for Daisy and Rubie and I send all our love and HUGS too. Very hard time for you and the pack.
ReplyDeletexxx Rubie and her mum xxx
So very sorry to read this and know how hard it is to make that last loving decision for our pets. Sending love and hugs to you all and thinking of you xxxx - Leigh and all the canines in the Doghouse xx
ReplyDeleteIm so very sorry to hear of your dear girls passing
ReplyDeleteretro rover
Just got the sad new here.
ReplyDeleteMay Peace be with you at this time.
Cinnamon
It is probably the toughest decision we have to make. She was very lucky to have someone that loved her as much as you did. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteMy heart is breaking for you. Sending lots of love and hugs to your family.
ReplyDeleteElinor
So sorry for your loss. Daisy was a good one.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss. My condolences.
ReplyDeleteDear Tobi....Bless you heart for being the very BEST advocate for Daisy.....you made the EXACT decision I would have made. You are a loving and faithful pet owner.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad she is resting in your garden and Sweet Daisy we will always love you.
Give Bella and Roxy some extra hugs from us.
Lots of hugs Madi and Mom
Mom is sitting here with leaky eyes. Daisy was such a very special girl and all of us here loved her lots. We know your heart hurts and you miss her terribly. But thank you for doing the right thing for that precious little gal. She was oh-so-lucky to go through this life with you.
ReplyDeleteGentle wiggles & wags & brindle kisses,
Mayzie (and her mom)
So very sad to hear about dear Daisy. Her blog posts and pictures were always a highlight of our day. You did the very best you could for her.
ReplyDeleteYou will be in our hearts in these horrible early days
I heard this sad news about Daisy passing over the weekend but was unable to comment. Please know I have been praying for you.
ReplyDeleteDaisy had the same kind of cancer that Shadow did. You did the right thing for Daisy. She had an amazing life with you and in the end, you stood by her and did what was best. Sending you hugs from Arizona.
i am so sorry to hear about daisy.
ReplyDeleteit's difficult to make these decisions, but you did the right thing for her. those optional treatments would have been brutal to her.
thanks for being an awesome mom to daisy!
*many hugs*
the booker man and asa's mama
Being a pet momma can be so hard sometimes, and we have to step up and be brave for our little loves. You made the right decision for your Daisy. We love growing Daisy's here in Iowa and now everytime I look at our patch I will think of her.
ReplyDeleteStella Rose's Momma
Daisy will be remembered and always in your heart. We are sorry to hear about Daisy but know you made the right decision out of love and caring for her. always so hard. Bless you for being a wonderful caring mom to your furkids.
ReplyDeleteBarb Ernie and the furkids
We know all too well about making those hard decisions. When Tsar had his brain tumor, we were given the option of tests that he would have hated and treatments of surgery and chemo. Tsar would not have wanted any of that. He always lived life on his own terms and we wanted his death to be dignified as he was.
ReplyDeleteWhat a heartbreaking decision.
ReplyDeleteRun free, sweet Daisy. I hope you get to meet my fur-sister Daisy, who's also in Heaven.
Sending lots of luv and hugs... such a difficult decision but the right one....
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss, IOne of my dogs had like that in the upper teeet/jaw.....
ReplyDeleteMajsan//
I am so sorry to read this about Daisy. I was just stopping by to see how she was doing. My heart is so sad and I'm sorry that I wasn't here sooner to offer my condolences.
ReplyDeleteThe hardest decision to make, but you loved Daisy and made the best decision for her. My deepest, deepest sympathy. We will miss you so much, Daisy.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of Daisy's passing... our thoughts and love to you all xoxoxo
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