Saturday 28 November 2009

Sandy

A couple of days ago Sandy began to shows signs of pain and was very stressed during the nights. We took her to the vets and he said his pessimistic side felt the cancer had returned his optimistic side said she had hurt her back.

Last night we eventually discovered her pain was coming from the base of her back/tail, despite throwing our full arsenal of pills and potions at her, we were unable to control her pain and having discussed it through with her vet this morning we felt it was unfair to prolong the pain she was in. There simply was no where else to go.

Sandy deteriorated quite rapidly this morning whilst we were waiting for the vet to arrive, which in a way confirmed our fears that it was indeed the cancer.

Eric took Sandy and Jim for one final ride together and when they came back I watched Sandy clean Jim's ears and he in return nuzzled her and it was truly the most wonderful but heartbreaking little scene to witness, I truly felt they were saying goodbye to each other.



Sandy is now at peace with no more pain.

Sandy you were the bravest little lady I have ever met....and beautiful right up to the end.



Love you always....

6 comments:

Karen said...

this must be a totally heartbreaking time for you and your family. I know that you must be feeling low and i'm not sure what i can say to ease this except i'm thinking of you. Hope to see you at one of the crops, next month and catch up with all the news there.
love karen b

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Deekay said...

What can I say, life sucks at times and you are going through the worst of it. You did you best for Sandy. Sending massive loads of hugs

Jane said...

Sandy was so lucky to have you Sue, I know you must be so, so sad, take care xxxx

Carol Plume said...

Oh No Sue I just can't believe it - and we all thought she was doing so well. She had a loving and caring life with you and Eric and the rest of the pack. Sending you, Eric and Jim big hugs xx

helmil said...

xoxoxoxoxoxox