Say a prayer for my boxer he has Leukemia

[sinbad'smom]

i am sorry to hear it sounds like he is coming out of remission..big hugs to you both...you have done soo much for him he knows how much you love him just know whatever you decide to do he will know it will be whats best for him..please keep us updated on riggo....god bless you both...dora

 

[Poohsmom]

I'm so sorry to hear about Riggo.Keeping everything crossed that this new treatment plan makes a difference. Keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers.Good luck with your surgery and keep us posted on how you're both doing.

Sue and the kids,Pooh,Bownser,Dozer & Cissy
Buddy & Dusty,romping at the bridge

 

[lafsalot]

I have been following this thread for some time, and am sorry to here the recent news about Riggo. I hope the new treatment brings some positive results, and that you sail through your surgery without incident. Good luck and do keep us posted ~ Cathy

 

[momstaxi]

I am sorry about the setback with Riggo. i really hope the new treatment helps him for a long time. It must be so hard for you. i hope you are doing well after your own surgery. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[RiggoD]

It is with great sadness that I report that Riggo was lost last Monday evening. He had been at the oncology center in Philadelphia for over a week and I thought we were getting him back on his feet. I visited him Thursday because his white counts were still low and we discussed giving him Neupogen to artificially increase his counts and that I would get him back by Monday. Over the weekend though his eyesight got worse as the cancer had metasticized there. We had him scheduled for an eyetest Monday and I spoke with his oncologist about picking him up Monday regardless of what the eyetest proved. She said that she'ld rather wait until she knew conclusively if there was a mast cell behind his eye. When she called and told me that he had a detached retina related to the lymphoma and that he could barely see I knew it was time to end his misery as he had also had diarhea for weeks and had really slowed down. I scheduled him for euthanasia at his local vet on Wednesday and had planned on picking him up Tuesday morning at the oncologist. Sadly though he didn't make it through the night and I am still angry at myself for not following my own instincts and demanding him back Monday night. I did not want him to die there, I would've much preferred if he died in my own bed where he had become accustomed to sleeping. I feel awful that he thought I had abandoned him his last 10 days but I was only trying to help him. I am saddenned that my last memory of him is him standing by the truck longingly trying to get in when I visited him the Thursday before he died and took him for a walk outside.

Throughout the process he was a real trooper. Never once giving me or the techs a hard time about any of his treatments. I've seen many a dog there dig their heels in or try and run out the door when it was time for their treatment but he never did that. We gave it a good battle but in the end I just think his body was too ravaged. I somehow knew he wouldn't pull through this time but had hoped to get him back on his feet for just a little while until I recovered from my own surgery that I had 2 weeks ago.

My friend will be sadly missed.

 

[debbie knowles]

I am so sorry. I knew one day I would read this post but I am still sitting here with tears flowing just the same. I do know one thing for sure, Riggo NEVER had to wonder if you loved him and believe me he KNOWS you did not abandon him and that you were doing all you could to help him. Her never doubted your love and care for one minute and you have to know that in your heart. Trust me, not everyone would have done the things you did and gone to the extent you did to try to save your friend and Riggo knows that. Boy, what a trooper he was...what a fighter. He sure didn't want to leave you, that is obvious but his body was just worn out and he had no choice. I am glad to know that he is whole again and running and boxing with the best of them at the bridge. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers to help you through your tough days ahead. Godspeed Riggo and May God bless you.

 

[samsonite]

I'm so sorry to hear the news about Riggo. You really did so much for him and he was so lucky to have you care so much. May we all do as much for our babies when they need us. Much love and sympathy to you.

 

[sgbtab]

I am very sorry to hear about riggo. he is free of pain now and can run with all of our boxers at the bridge.

 

[1FlashyFan]

I am so sorry to hear of Riggo's passing. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

 

[kimking01]

I am very sorry to hear that Riggo has passed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. You tried so hard for him, I know he knew how much you loved him.
Godspeed Riggo <>.