Saying Goodbye to Our Beloved Dood

[Lisa Lukic]

Yesterday we had to say goodbye to our sweet, precious pup. So sudden- at 11 years and 5 months old. Loving and beloved, happy boy. Sat night one minute he was playing and the next he stood in a catatonic state, hardly could respond to commands or know where his water bowl was. He recovered a bit on Sunday, more so on Monday where he saw a vet. The only symptom was tenderness around his stomach which led to xrays and the eventual and telling ultrasound yesterday. Doodlie had Hemangiosarcoma. Tumors in his spleen, liver and the one in his stomach had burst which is why he felt so much relief yesterday. He was nearly back to normal laying in the snow, enjoying the warmth of the sun, listening to the birds and smelling the air of winter. This was his last moment at home. Hemangiosarcoma is an aggressive cancer that they know little about says the doctor other than it tends to be more common among large breed dogs. We had him on raw food by Darwin Pet, he loved his fruits and veggies, filtered water. There was nothing I could do to protect my baby boy from this. We are heartbroken. But know we made the right decision - thank goodness euthanesia is an option. So much love from one guy- We will always be grateful that our lives were blessed by Doodlie.

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[Stacy]

I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like he had a wonderful life. Goodbye always comes too soon.

[Lisa Lukic]

Thank you Maryann and Julie- I too am sorry for your losses.  Through the tears I am trying to understand. And now the question of did our breeder breed for health? Did she have enough experience and a legacy to know the hereditary line?  Attempted to find the breeder to convey this medical information, seems she is no longer in business, though can only track her through biz name.  There was never going to be a time where I would be ready to lose my sweet boy.

[Julie C]

I'm so very sorry you had to say goodbye to Doodlie.  My heart aches for you because we lost our Tasha 6 months ago to the same disease and I miss her every day.  Our home is very lonely without her. You were so blessed to have your pup in your lives and i know he will remain in your heart forever.  These pups we love bring so much joy and happiness and fun to our lives. Thinking of you.....

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

Hugs and tears for you.  It is so hard to loose a beloved dog.  We lost our Siberian Husky, Czar, many years ago this exact same way.  In the space of 24 hours he went from fine to very ill, emergency trip to vet and he died in his arms on the way to the x-ray machine.  I was stunned, felt guilty and thought I would never stop crying. 

Our children were young and middle teens and mad at me for days.  How could I let Czar die without them being there?  You can never explain enough when things are so sad.  Our first dog Ivan had lived 15 years.  Czar was so apparently healthy and only eight.  How could this happen? 

[Lisa Lukic]

Cheryl, thank you for taking the time to share your story of sweet Oliver.  Seems he too was a big guy just like Doodlie- a pure, loving being with quite a personality.  I'm grateful for the compassion and a forum to grieve. It was important to me to share the info with our fellow doodle parents, though I'm unsure of what can be done to change the existence of this disease.  

Doodlie was our first pup, my dear fur child- I don't know yet where to put it all, the memories, the love, the remembrance. It's helpful to read the way you channeled your loss into loving again. In time,I know we will make that choice again too. Thank you for the care and support..  

I do not know how to function properly on this site- can't find the photo I posted this past week, and I'm unsure if you or others are going to see my response.  Hoping so.  Again, grateful to all. Lisa

[cheryl & oliver]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. we just went thru this with the same disease right before Christmas..Our vet removed an 9 and 1/2 lb tumor that had covered his spleen. It hadn't spread yet to other vital organs, witht he exception of a small tumor by his prostate, it couldn't be removed or he would have become incontinent, so a decision was made, that if the surgery would give him some good quality of life, our wonderful vet would do it and give him back to us for whatever good time he would have..If it had spread to the liver or other organs, then he would not wake him up. That was our decision, made by the vet, me and my husband...After 3 1/2 hrs of surgery he was still with us...We were blessed to have him for 2 more good months, and then he went down hill very quickly...Our hearts were just broken, and we cried for days. Our house was so sad, and it was just terrible, we were so blessed to have had that wonderful doodle in our lives, and  we wanted him to go peacefully without pain.Like you, we did the right thing for him, He will always be in our hearts and minds, and we decided that the best way to honor this wonderful loving creature, was to have another doodle to share our lives with..we recently adopted a little Labradoodle girl, she is adorable, very different personality from our Oliver...she is a little shy, likes to hide under the kitchen chair, but suddenly this week she has started to come into the puppy life,she now runs around the house, plays with toys, like her crate, but she sleeps with us, she is doing great with her housebreaking so far..She has had a few accidents, but that is normal..I am just hoping that she isn't too shy..time will tell..sorry for rambling, but when I saw your message, my heart just broke..what the Vet told you is exactly what my vet told us, no rhyme or reason for it, shows up usually in larger dogs, and it seems Goldens are prone to this.. That is why we got a smaller dog, she will be approx. 30-35 lbs...and I was so nervous to get another golden doodle, maybe I will again, but for right now, our little labradoodle with occupy our hearts and mind..she makes us laugh, and our house is happy again...There will never be another Oliver, never, but there is a light now at the end of the tunnel...Hugs, Cheryl

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I am so very sorry about your Doodle. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

[Carol and Banjo]

I'm so sorry for your loss Lisa.   

[Ginny Nightingale]

I am so sorry to hear your sad news--at least he did not suffer long and your decision was a clear one--I am sure you miss him a great deal.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

For some reason my comment didn't post.  I  looked at your photo - he was beautiful, proud and loving - you can see it!  I am so very, very sorry for your loss.  May your wonderful memories help you in your grief.