Nov 1st, 2012
Less than Happy Halloween
So, almost a month since she had begun limping and two weeks after the confirmation that it was cancer, we agreed ( we being me and Hubby) that Marlie would be happiest and in the least amount of pain by going through with the amputation. This is after a lot of talk with our Greyhound “expert” Mark Abrams, Marlie’s vet, Dr. Barton, her Oncologist, Dr. Larson, and some very helpful emails from the Greyhound consultation service at Ohio State University.
As it was Halloween night, Marles was quite happy to see the kids out the window and go to the door when it rang. But unlike her usual sprint at the doorbell, she would slowly get up…limp over and then stand, three-legged waiting for pets.
When candy-time was over, she couldnt climb the stairs to her bed.
I cant lie, im nervous, upset, and sick about it. I hope little derp face will do better with our decision. A scary event that will hopefully have a happy ending.
It was one of the hardest decisions we ever made and we don’t regret it at all. Every dog seems to handle it differently, but within a week to 10 days most are back up with wagging tails. Samdog was a little slower at recovery, but now we are 10 weeks out and he is do happy and full of life. We keep remarking about how he seems like a much younger dog… maybe we got too used to seeing him slow down because he was our old man.
I wish you healthy happy days ahead. It is the right decision because you are making it out of your deep love for your Marlie.
Keep us posted. We will be here rootin’ for you.
-Samdog’s mom
Hey my dog starting limping and i have just recently found out its cancer.. I have decided to get his leg off. I am so scared i keep thinking am i doing the right thing. And will he be okay and adapat i just dont know i am devasted and just dont know what to think no more.
We too faced this hard decision. You made your decision out of love for Marlie, as we did for our Hunter. You can read about Hunter’s journey on his blog, it may help you.
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Such a sweet face Marlie has, and a love of life too. Wishing you strength and health in the days ahead. Within 2 weeks or so after the amputation Marlie will find her new “normal” and be back to enjoying life. It will be stressful on you all but you can do it, we all have faith and are here for you. You are in our prayers.
Awww. I’m so sorry that you’re dealing with this, we know how tough it is. Rest assured though that Greys do GREYT after amputation surgery and recovery. In fact, we were at a friends house with her Tripawd Grey who is now 28 months post osteosarcoma diagnosis! Our paws are crossed that Marlie will do just as well. Keep us posted OK? Good luck!
Thank you everyone! I’m crying right now, but they are happy tears for the hope we’ve been given! Xoxo Marlie