March 10, 2021 at 4 PM – Just over a year after amputation, Lilly had to be put to sleep. Her cancer spread to her spleen…It was a 3 year fight with mast cell tumors. She was just under 8 years old..gone too soon. She was loved and will be sorely missed. The night before, she could not get comfortable, tossing and turning all night. Her legs were wobbly and she could not jump onto the couch. The previous weeks, she had bouts of diarrhea, would not take her pills or eat her food. When vet came to the house, she may have already started to hemorrhage. Her belly was full of fluid and her gums were white. It was a nice day outside. I laid her in her little bed and she peacefully went to sleep.
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Journey to recovery from mast cell cancer
I am sorry for your loss. This is the hardest part of our journey because it is so personal. Run free sweet Lilly
Michelle, Jasmine, Chief & Angels Sassy, Bosch, Baby Simba and Sweet Snickers
Thank you Michelle. She gave me all of the cues that it was time. She was ready, me, not so much. I am thankful that she didn’t suffer and was surrounded by her family at home when she passed.
Oh I’m so sad to read this, and appreciate your finding the strength to come here and tell us, thank you. My heart goes out to you and I’m so very sorry. Our pets never live long enough, eight years is just too young! Cancer can be so mean. I know you made the best of the situation though, her beautiful eyes show it in that photo.
I hope you can take comfort in knowing that Lily fought like a Tripawd warrior, and you treated her like a queen until her last breath. You were loyal to her and never let her suffer. No dog could ever ask for more. Her body may be gone, but her spirit is lighting up the heavens, eternal, and always by your side. And Lilly will never, ever be forgotten.
Thank you Jerry for your kind words.
I am so very sorry…we have just started this journey with our girl, Ellie, but know every day will be a day of wondering if today the ugly disease will rear its head somewhere else within her. Words will never express what I feel for you right now…prayers and thoughts are with you!!!
Hi Denise, Thank you. So sorry you have to go through this with Ellie. Every day with Ellie is a blessing. It is a journey. We don’t know how much time we have with them…just need to make the best out of every day. I worried alot for 3 years. Celebrate the small victories .. Ellie is having a good day today, eating, pain-free etc. Some days will be better than others. Everything will be OK.