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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[Wendy and Myla]

I'm so sorry Lisa!  It sounds like his last day at home was heaven - I hope that sooner, rather than later, the memories of Doodlie will bring a smile to your heart!  Hugs!!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Lisa, I  am so sorry to hear of your loss of your sweet Doodlie.  

[DonMarie and Picco]

So sorry for your loss Lisa.  Lots of sweet memories.

[Lisa Lukic]

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[Laurie, Wally & Charlotte]

Lisa, I feel such sadness in reading about the loss of your dear Doodlie. I am so terribly sorry. Sun, snow, birds and the chill of the winter air -- sounds like you all enjoyed that last day at home before learning about his cancer and losing him so suddenly. 

Coincidentally, when one of my labradoodles was 11 years and 5 months old, we had a hemangeosarcoma scare and he ended up having his spleen removed because of a discovered tumor within it.

I am sharing this with you because I understand that this type of cancer is random and aggressive. You kept him healthy with fresh food and lots of loving care -- this was absolutely beyond your control. 

[Carolyn Shusterman]

Lisa, The final goodbye is always so difficult.  I'm so sorry it happened years before you expected to have to prepare yourself. 

[BG and Gavin]

Very sad news. May your memories of your sweet doodle sustain you at this difficult time.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I am so very sorry for your loss, Lisa.