Almost eight years to the day we brought her home, we received very bad news about Ashley. Earlier this week, Big Daddy and I noticed that her breathing had changed, she was having a difficult time and she didn't want to eat. After two days of not eating, I made her chicken, carrots and rice. She ate every bite. Big Daddy took her to the vet to have the vet scope her nose. While they were there, Big Daddy found a new lump on Ashley's throat. She has about eight fatty tumors on her body that have all been tested and are okay. Big Daddy had the vet biopsy the new tumor and it isn't good. Ashely has the canine version of lymphoma. Her prognosis is not good. The vet thinks she only has a few months left with us. I have spent two days crying and I am sure there are many more to come. I have no idea how we are going to tell Donny. I do know that: sAshley will never eat dog food again, all meals will be cooked, she will get ice cream for a special treat, she will receive more hugs and kisses than she can stand, but most importantly she will know she is loved.
I am sorry to hear this news. Tobey & Ginger send purrs to Ashley. She is in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nora. The next few months are going to be very hard. I start to cry almost every time I look at her. We are going to miss her so much.
ReplyDeleteOh Tracy....I have no words....It is so hard when your pets are sick and near the end....All I can say is keep doing what you're doing and treasure every minute you have left with her. She is a lucky dog. How to tell the kids? Make Don! I was such a coward when it came to our animals the last 3 times. But how could I comfort Sarah when I couldn;t comfort myself? I just kept saying (after Chris broke the news) that Bailey, Bear and Doogie are up in heaven playing around like crazy! And they have no pain anymore. Pictures, pictures everywhere! If you need anything, let me know....Can't wait to see you tomorrow for coffee....XOXO
ReplyDeleteIt's me ...Lori...Not sure what I did....
Delete