Freckles is very ill - Vibes please

Freckles is very ill. I thought it was a cold, and when I brought him to the vet today he thought it was pnmonia. After taking X-rays it looks worse. The vet took 150 cc of fluid from around his lungs, and it could be cancer, heart disease or another disease and the diagnosis isn't good. I don't have the money at the moment to go to a specialist, and even if I did the vet didn't think the chances of him coming home and healthy would be high. My brother thinks I should bring him home for the weekend and then make a decision but I don't want to put Freckles through more pain.

I'm leaning towards letting him go to RB. This is the most painful decision I have ever had to make. My mother is supporting me in this. My family has had dogs that we allowed to hang on too long and it was more painful to say goodbye. I'm crying and useless at work right now.

Oh no! I'm sorry things are not going well with Freckles. I'm sending lots of vibes to both you and Freckles I am sure you will ultimately make the right decision for Freckles, no matter what that might be. No matter what, please remember that we are always here for you

Originally Posted by Bob'sMom

This is the most painful decision I have ever had to make.

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My thoughts & prayers will be with you and Freckles during this difficult time.

Sending lots of prayers for you and Freckles.

Thanks for the help. I just called Freckles' former owner (who no longer works with me). She also understood my desire not to have him suffer. My next question - if I go ahead and send him to RB, do I do it now or bring him home for the weekend?

It is impossible for us to answer that question.
If you quietly listen to your heart & what Freckles is telling you...
you will find the answer.

Please know that we understand what you are going through and are here for you.

I'm sending many prayers to Freckles. We know you'll make the right decision, we're always here for you

Freckles was sitting on me while I was laying in bed on Wednesday night. He gave me a look like he was trying to say something to me. That's what prompted me to take him to the vet. He's also been hiding behind the bedroom door and a mirror that rests on the floor. I think he was telling me it's time. I just want to say goodbye, and have others in my family who wish to also say goodbye.

Over 20 years ago, when I was in high school, my mother had to make a similar decision with a dog we had. She brought him to the vets and they found inoperable cancer. She couldn't bear to go and see him in that condition (and my father was the same way) so she just asked the vet to put him down. I remember how hurt I was that I couldn't say goodbye, and I have made a point to do this with every pet in my life since.

Goodbyes are very important....
At his vet's office, I held my beloved Bartholomew as he crossed to the Bridge.
I will always treasure those last precious moments that we shared.

He's coming home tonight, as the vet thinks he's stable enough and we can treat him symptomatically. It's not going to be a long time, but I'll cherish whatever time we have left.

Enjoy your time with Freckles

I'm sorry you are going through this. Enjoy your time with Freckles...he is lucky to have you to care for him.

So sorry to hear about Freckles. Hugs and good vibes to you both.

That is wonderful.
Every moment with Freckles will be precious.

I am sure you will enjoy every minute with freckles. I had to let Hoggie go earlier this week but he had got to be home for two weeks before he started to get worse again and I am so glad he got to be here with us for that two weeks. I knew I had to make the decison and I took him in before he seemed to be suffering so I am sure knowing Freckles as you do, you will know when it is time. My thoughts are prayers are with you.

i am so very sorry to hear this, cherish the time you have with him and spoil him. We are all here for you.

I'm sory to hear that I know it's very painful and again I'm so sorry. Cherish every moment you have with him. I'm praying for both of you x x x

Freckles is at home. He did well last night, except that he hates taking his pills. He's comfortable and sleeping on the bed right now.

I'm glad to hear that Freckles is doing well He probably feels better now that he is home.

Awww Freckles
Enjoy sleeping on your Mommy's bed sweetie.
You made the right decision to bring Freckles home.