Sick 8 year old Boxer

[Kysha]

Tegan continues to amaze me with her strenth. The past two days have been good days! All of your prayers and healing vibes must be working - keep up the good work! She has been eating more regularly and has even been getting up tp great me at the door when I get home - that just brings tears to my eyes when she does that. Last night she even went for a walk to the end of the street and back - something that she has don't done in over 2 weeks!

I know that we are going to have good days and bad... I cherish the time that we have together and the goods days that she is able to have.

We were in at the vets today, and she has lost some more weight :( She is now down to 46 pounds. Poor girl is a rack of bones. The vet assured me that she is not in any pain, and will probably not feel any. Bowel cancer is one of the least painful cancers to have...

As awful as it is to day, she will jsut simply fade away because she is not able to absorb enough nutrients to keep her alive.

I know that there will come a time that she can no longer "do it" and I will trust her to tell me. I will NOT let this wonderful soul suffer one day. I will not keep her around so that I don't feel pain. She is just too good for that.

Thank you all again for your continued support - it really is amazing and just what I need.

Kysha

 

[Muttluvr]

Kysha, you're such a strong person. I really admire you. And Tegan and Owen are so lucky to have you.

 

[catcompany]

Kysha--I am so sorry to hear about Tegan. I can understand what you are going through. 2 and half years back we went through the same thing with Draco. He had diarhhea, vomiting and total weight loss. He was diagnosed with a rare intestinal fungus called pythiosis. Till his last day he was a spunky little boy. His death hurt me more than anything else, but now when I think of him I think of him with a smile. Tegan is a beautiful strong girl. Her sickness is making you sad now, cherish your time with her. Love her and enjoy every minute with her. Your lucky to love her and being loved by her.

Juno

 

[ZachsMom]

Kysha-
Please know that you, your hubby and Owen are in my prayers and thoughts.
Christine & Ellie

 

[Austin's Mom]

Kysha I've been watching this thread but haven't posted since I didn't have any advice to give, but with tears running down my face I have to tell you I'm so sorry for Tegan's diagnosis. I know you'll cherish every single minute you have with her. ((hugs))

Chris & Austin

 

[Rlr.Giraffe]

You are facing this with a lot more courage than I would have. I am so sorry to hear Tegan's diagnosis and I am glad she is in your caring hands to comfort her during her last days. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Jen

 

[Kysha]

It's with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes that I have to tell you that we lost Tegan to cancer on Friday July 30th 2004.

She left us peacefully at home in the early afternoon. She left on her terms (in true nature to her personality).

Tegan was a once in a lifetime dog. She has surpassed my wildest dreams. She obtained her Canadian confirmation title, her Starters AND Advanced agility titles, she was a practicing therapy dog, she had her CGC title, she is featured in the 2004 Boxer calendar, and she still found time to enjoy the simple things in life like food and her walks to the park! She greated everyone with a kiss and loved everyone and every dog that she ever met - a true embassador to the Boxer breed.

Owen is doing OK. He is still eating and drinking, but I can tell that he is stressed and looking for her. I know that in time we will all heal and carry on, but right now it hurts too much.

I am trying to keep busy, but everything reminds me of her and how much I miss her.

We just moved to a new house and I am not able to unpack any of the boxes becuase I know there are too many memories and pictures in them.

I will post again soon with more information and how we are doing.

It took me MANY attempts to post this...

Thank you all for your support, prayers, and thoughts. I just can not tell you how much they mean to me.

 

[Muttluvr]

I'm so sorry Kysha :(

 

[Mama_Zookeeper]

I am so sorry for your loss.

Oh Kysha, I am so heartbroken for you & your family. Girls like Tegan are not easy to find and I know how painful it must be for you & Owen. I bet she knew the toll this illness was taking out on her body & her family and let go to make things easier for everyone else. I am sure she is looking down from the bridge at her family free from the pain & confines of cancer. You guys are in my prayers.

Godspeed Tegan

Dora & the Zoo Crew

 

[debbie knowles]

Oh Kysha,
I am so sorry. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know how bad it hurts and my heart just aches for you. Godspeed sweet Tegan. We will all miss you. djk