It has been a mixed day for us. Shadow had his amputation surgery a month ago today. He was 11 years old, yet a good candidate for amputation. He had synovial cell sarcoma in his front left elbow. He was a model patient and came through his surgery well. His recovery progressed very well, without complications. On the 12th night everything suddenly changed and he died quietly and peacefully by our sides. We did not have an autopsy done. We just wanted to lay him to rest. Heart or respiratory failure, we will never know. For those of you who have found yourselves suddenly thrown into this difficult predicament of to amputate or not, we want you to know we made the right decision for him. We had just hoped for so much more.
Spirit Shadow’s Pack
so very hard to come to terms, but time does give perspective. our thoughts are with you, as we know this can be a lonely road to travel once our pups move on. love never ends.
charon & spirit gayle
We offer what we can, but ultimately it doesn’t seem to be in our hands. I’m glad you cherish the month you had together and I’m so sorry for your pain. Fill your heart with happy memories when you can.
Hugs and Whines,
Judy and Baby
Thank you for sharing these heartfelt words. They are certain to help others going down this same road with their own pups for years to come.