It's "Just a Dog"

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My last baby Hurley developed a large mass on her forehead. Brought her in for blood tests,x-rays and a preliminary biopsy. She is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday.

She's an 11 year old Dachshund. She's my buddy, my friend. I pray she pulls through. She's the last of three Dachshund's we had.

Hope Hurley pulls through
They are family members who are our best companions!

[Brads70]

My last baby Hurley developed a large mass on her forehead. Brought her in for blood tests,x-rays and a preliminary biopsy. She is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday.

She's an 11 year old Dachshund. She's my buddy, my friend. I pray she pulls through. She's the last of three Dachshund's we had.

How did it go?

[Chryco Psycho]

Happening today

[1 Wild R/T]

   Hoping for good news..

[71-440]

Thank you all for your thoughts.
Today she went for the surgery. The tumor was through her skull. They removed most of it but didn't want to remove any brain tissue. 22 stitches in her head.
Our only other option is a neurosurgeon. $2000.00 for an MRI alone. Needless to say we can't afford it and there's no way of knowing
if they can even help her. I took her home and she's resting now. Pain meds and anti-biotics. We'll make her comfortable and watch for any signs of her deteriorating.
I won't let her suffer.

I am still crying. She is one of the smartest, loving dogs I have owned. My buddy......

[Chryco Psycho]

  Tough situation

[Brads70]

I totally get how how your feeling. Sorry not an easy time. 

[JS29]

Hope all go's well for you and your furry best friend!! 

[RUNCHARGER]

Sorry, that's tough.

[Morty426]

Hoping your Buddy pulls through

[Plumcrazy72]

Fingers crossed for your little dash

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[71-440]

She's recovering from the surgery. Eating well and getting her spunk back. Don't know how long we have together but we'll make the best of it.
She gets the stitches out in 12 days.

My wife and I discussed today what we'll do when the time comes. We have 5 dogs berried in our yard now. We will cremate her and put her ashes on the fireplace mantle.

Thank you all for the well wishes. It means a lot to us.

I'll keep updating this as time goes on. 

[Mpdlawdog]

I've lost more pets than I care to count including two K9 partners...they are both on my k9 shrine shelf..praying a good outcome!

[Brads70]

Hope I'm not " out of line" asking , kind of exposing the "soft underbelly" here but.... curious as to others experiences/opinions?  How does one know if they are ready for another dog? The wife is looking at breeders and I get it, but maybe it's just me or , it's too soon maybe? I can't wrap my head around getting another dog? Part of me wants to but there will never be another Wilson , he was one of a kind. It's almost like getting another dog is "replacing " Wilson.That's not possible. I'm almost afraid I won't let myself get attached to another dog as Wilson's death hit me really hard. Still hurts like crazy truth be told.  Or thoughts like maybe I shouldn't get another dog period as I'll be comparing it to Wilson and that's not fair to the dog. I feel it should be an "all in or nothing" kind of thing, not sure I can or want to do that?
Don't want to go through that level of pain again? That also wouldn't be fair to a dog? Wilson died after only 5 years old, how do I not be paranoid thats not going to happen again? I'd be  pretty pissed off if it did!
Maybe I'm overthinking it?     

[Morty426]

Hope I'm not " out of line" asking , kind of exposing the "soft underbelly" here but.... curious as to others experiences/opinions?  How does one know if they are ready for another dog? The wife is looking at breeders and I get it, but maybe it's just me or , it's too soon maybe? I can't wrap my head around getting another dog? Part of me wants to but there will never be another Wilson , he was one of a kind. It's almost like getting another dog is "replacing " Wilson.That's not possible. I'm almost afraid I won't let myself get attached to another dog as Wilson's death hit me really hard. Still hurts like crazy truth be told.  Or thoughts like maybe I shouldn't get another dog period as I'll be comparing it to Wilson and that's not fair to the dog. I feel it should be an "all in or nothing" kind of thing, not sure I can or want to do that?
Don't want to go through that level of pain again? That also wouldn't be fair to a dog? Wilson died after only 5 years old, how do I not be paranoid thats not going to happen again? I'd be  pretty pissed off if it did!
Maybe I'm overthinking it?     

Brad,

There will never be another Wilson and he will always remain one of a kind.

However there is probably a Spaulding out there.

Each dog is unique.

A new dog will bring his own unconditional love.  You will always have your Wilson memories and a new dog will not take away from that. 

It's time to share all you have to give to a new dog.  You will be glad you did. 

Best
Morty