Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Time to say goodbye

Today was not the vet visit we wanted. They didn't even check Casey's heart. The vet looked at how he was standing and walking, and heard how he's been acting lately, and he concluded it was neurological. That means his cancer has metastasized into his brain, and there's nothing left to do. It would be a month at most of watching a painful decline. So I've made the decision that I'll help him to the Bridge on Friday, after two days of the most spoiling I can manage.

Devastated is too mild a word. I can't handle this.

25 comments:

  1. Hari OM
    OHhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Andrea........... It's raining in my heart for you............ Darling Casey, soak up all that luvin you are about to get...
    Blessings, Love, hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  2. Words can never express the sorrow...Sending love to both Casey and you, please know our hearts are with you!!

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  3. Oh no, oh no... We are sending lots and lots of love. We wish that we could make you better. Hugs to all of you.

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  4. We don't know what to say. We know your heart is broken. Our sorrow pales next to yours. But know that we are all here for you and for Casey. We will be there with you in spirit on Friday and for as long as you need us. Please give Casey lots of hugs and extra love from all of us.

    Hugs, Tears, and Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber and Mom too

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  5. I'm so sorry. I've followed Casey's adventures for a long long time. Lots of hugs and love being sent your way as you hold your dear boy tight.
    Kim and Jasmine

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  6. Unfortunately I know exactly how you're feeling. I wish I had words to make it better but there are none. All we can do is show them how much we love them and sadly that also means letting them go. Tomorrow we'll get the results of Bailey's tests and learn if we have any time left with her. My heart is breaking.

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  7. I so know what you are going through. Barkley went from limp to full on late four stage cancer in days. My brother was in hospice, 1200 miles away. Amputating the limb and leaving Barkley with strangers for chemo to get a couple of extra months was not an option. We had our time of spoiling and goodbyes and then I flew west to bury my brother.

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  8. Oh crap. I don't even have the words. I am so very sorry to hear this ~ I can't begin to imagine your pain right now. Sendin' lots and lots of {{{{hugs}}}} and loves and slobbery kisses. ♥♥♥
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  9. So so sorry to read this. Purrs and luv to you and Casey. <3

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  10. Oh no, this is such sad news. Big hugs and luv from a lil up da road. <3

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  11. m tears are running... that is such a sad news.... hugs to you and a big kiss for Casey...

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  12. Our hearts are torn in two. We are so sorry. Hugs to you and to Casey♥

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  13. tears in my eyes and aching heart for you and Casey.. I am so glad his boy came to love on him. so very, very sorry .. hugs and love to both of you.

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  14. Andrea, there just aren't the right words to express how heartbreaking this news is. I'm so sorry. Tears are falling all around Blogville today....

    ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

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  15. We're so sorry to hear this news about Casey. Our paws are crossed for your whole family and we are sending lots of kisses and hugs to you all.

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  16. Love and hugs for you. We know you will make this time extra special for Casey. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers
    love
    Hazel, Mabel & Mom

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  17. I am so sorry to read this. I know too well how hard this time is...

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  18. You are strong and while this will shatter your heart into a million pieces, you will survive. Your heart will never be the same, but no matter the pain, one day you will look back and smile and say you would do it all again in spite of the pain because the moments of love and laughter made it all worthwhile. Hugs.

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  19. Oh Andrea. It can't be. Our Mama's heart is breaking for you.
    She will send you a note. All of us are sending you strength and lots of love and purrs and tail wags.

    Sophie and the critters in the cottage xo

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  20. Andrea, I can't find your email address! Please send me a note : limbyloo700@gmail.com
    I'd like to be there for you right now.

    Sophie and the critters in the cottage xo

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  21. Our hearts are with you, as are our prayers.
    Cam, Mags, and our mom

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  22. Our thoughts are with you. Sometimes it's so hard to do the kindest thing.
    Love and hugs,
    Gail and Bertie.

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  23. We are thinking of you, Miss Andrea♥

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