I haven't really posted much lately. I am really backed up on everything as Athena was diagnosed with bone cancer about 2 1/2 months ago. It was a really aggressive cancer and spread to her lungs and chest. I had to put her down yesterday to keep her from suffering any more. It's really killing my family, so please bare with with me. She was only 6 years old and this came out of nowhere. She was fine one day & the next she had a limp. Brought her to the vet & they took xrays and couldn't find anything wrong. Two weeks later I brought her back to the vet and the xrays this time showed the cancer. This is really a devastating disease and I really hope no one else has to go through it.

R.I.P. Baby.

Laaz,

I want to tell you how sorry I was to hear of the death of your wonderful dog. The unconditional love we get from our pets and give to our pets is special and unique, and I'm sorry Athena's time with you has ended.
4 years ago I lost my precious cat "Ricky" to cancer. Having made that horrible "final journey" to the vet myself, I know how you must be feeling. My heart goes out to you. It’s a hard blow for you and your family and at this sad time I want you to know that you have my sincere sympathy.

Eugenia

Sorry to hear. It is devastating to lose a constant companion. The only comfort we can take away is that she is no longer suffering.

Lazz


My family is also saddened by your loss. Being animal lovers we feel your pain. Emily lost one of her Lemon Blues (little chicken) last week and of coarse it was her favorite one. We know that it's so east to become attached and so difficult to loose them. We still have a pic of fluffy on our coffee table. We lost her about 6 years ago. We are terribly sorry.

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. I know she was a dedicated companion and guardian of your family and citrus. I always remember her hanging out with you in the front yard and am sure it will be tough without her. I feel fortunate to have seen her one last time this weekend when I stopped by. I was shocked and saddened when you mentioned her cancer to me but I imagine that her spirit is being called for and needed elsewhere. My prayers go out to you and your family.

Really sorry to hear this Laaz. My condolences.

I'm very sorry to hear it. She was an extremely beautiful dog.

i also lost my rottweiler 2 days before christmas also , about 2 weeks ago i lost his mother both to cancer.
So i know exactly how you feel , i still get up early to go for walks and i always think about them both.

Laaz,
Sorry to hear of your loss. We are dog people also. There is something very special about the bond with a family pet. How can you not love an animal that is happy and content just to be in the same room with you.
Terry

Laaz, so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful dog. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Thanks everyone for the support.

Sorry to hear about your loss--I have 2 labs and I know how much it would hurt to loose them.

Sorry to hear about your dog Laz. I had to put my golden down about two years ago and if you want to see a grown man cry, just give him the task of putting his dog down. I chose to be with her when they did it. 'Just didn't seem right to hand her over to a stranger.

Phillip

My two dogs are just like family. I can only imagine what you're having to deal with.
You have some great memories and good times to reflect on. In that way, yours lives on.
Mans best friend? Absolutely!

Cheers and well wishes, Barrie.

Thanks everyone.

Sometimes things work in a strange way. I have been really depressed the last week. My wife was looking in the paper and saw some Rott's for sale. I really didn't want another one so soon. She said why don't you just go look at them, it will make you feel better. I said what the hell and drove up to look at them. When I pulled into the guys driveway his male was standing there & I couldn't believe how much he looked like Athena. Come to find out he bought the male from me 4 years ago. The male is one of Athena's puppies. I couldn't believe it. The puppies are Athena's grand kids. You know I had to buy the nicest female on the spot.


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