Cinnamon, the Wonder Dog
Some bad news today on Cinnamon. My recent guess that it was her shoulder that was causing her to limp was correct. (We'd been looking at her paw and a small tumor on her lower leg for 2 months trying to figure this out!) She has a tumor over her shoulder joint-----bone cancer. Dr. Evans says that it is the worst possible diagnosis. To treat it would require removing the leg up to the shoulder and providing radiation treatment. But he said that she almost certainly has tumors elsewhere, and that it has likely already begun to spread to her lungs. Further, because of her age and the fact that she's also dealing with kidney disease, it would just be too much to ask of her body. His recommendation is to make her comfortable and enjoy her while we can.
We're doing ok--no idea how long she has yet. He's prescribed a pain killer for her and said to think about it and let things settle in. He'd like to see her again in 2 weeks to see how she's doing and answer any questions we have.
She's been so healthy for so long, and such a great dog, in spite of what some said when I adopted this gentle, intelligent half pit/half shepherd creature. I can't have asked for a better companion! It's hard to see her weak like this, but her spirits are still good--she's not a complainer, dear thing!
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Posted by Anonymous
10:16 PM
5 Comments:
Lara,
I am so sorry for you, James and Cinnamon. I know how much you love her. I'll keep you in my prayers.
E
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Anonymous, at 10:25 PM
Lara,
You, James and Cinnamon are in my prayers. I am so sorry.
C
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Anonymous, at 10:26 PM
Lara,
Sorry to hear about your best companion/friend...sucks they can't live longer...they are so loyal and loving...as Mark Twain said, "The more I get to know people the more I love dogs!" Our hearts are with you!
M
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Anonymous, at 10:27 PM
I'm so sorry...I know exactly how you must be feeling. We have loved many furry family members and said goodbye to them one by one. It never gets easier, but I would never trade all the mess, smell, damage, nuisance, etc., because the humor, warmth and innocent, devoted companionship have enriched us beyond belief!
I like this quote:
"In the world which we know, among the different and primitive geniuses that preside over the evolution of the several species, there exists not one, excepting that of the dog, that ever gave a thought to the presence of man." - Maurice Maeterlinck 'Our Friend, The Dog'
You will be in our prayers
Love,
D
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Anonymous, at 10:28 PM
I am sorry to hear about your Cinnamon. We just lost our dog Ginger the beginning of June. Do try to make the right decision for her. We usually keep them with us for selfish reasons. We don't want to say good bye. Dogs are wonderful and I think that by the time they show that they are in pain, they are in serious pain. Keep that in mind. I wish I had made the decision earlier. My husband is glad that we had that last week with her. I can't say the same. I think she suffered more than she should have had to.
I also want to add that what God takes away, God does giveth. Three weeks later after Ginger's passing, God brought us a stray to our very front door. I didn't want another dog, wasn't looking and didn't plan on getting BUT I am so glad we have him. He took away the darkness in our house. Blessings to you and yours and hugs for the painful time ahead.
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KG Finfrock, at 2:33 PM
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