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YES, here is a post I posted on the collared forum on Fri. I can't go into now Thanks so much for asking!
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** We lost our Grizzly Friday night, our hearts are shattered..

I have not updated since we found he had intestinal cancer. We were given an option of chemo, and could give him some remission time, so we took it. Although his appetite had never really returned after surgery, he did atleast after the first/second chemo treatment have 2 weeks that he did not throw up and be sick.

During the 2 weeks that he was feeling better, we offered only the best meats, cooked just for him but he would only take a few tidbits here and there. They and we, were encouraged that
he even did that.

We took some nice walks Grizzly and I, and talked a few times a day about the pretty scenery, and how cool it was that he was feeling better and acting happier.
But then thursday morning he got me up and I noticed he did not seem well, he was trembling, and looked sick.
He was and it continure to get worse, the vet said he may have an infection from his stomach surgery and we went and picked up antibiotics.

He was really sick by late that night, I layed down with him and we didn't talk or kiss like usual We rushed him to the hospital early friday morning, and they said they would call us after some tests.

We went back last night and they said Grizzly had a bad infection all through his intestines where the cancer was and seemed to be losing the battle. They broght him to us and he was laying on a table, he sat up (poor baby) and was happy to see us. My Husband and I needed some time alone with him, as we were told it would be better not to go on.
I held him tight and whispered in his ear how much I loved him as he left us .

This is so hard, and I'm taking a few days for myself, heres a pretty pic of Grizzly in happier days.

Thanks to all who posted their prayers and well wishes when I first told you a couple weeks ago, meant alot.

My Beautiful Grizzly

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PHEve / Eve

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Oh missy, I'm soo sorry! I wish we never had to lose anything or anyone! It seems so unfair!! But he's not hurting anymore. If you need to talk I'm here for you.
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Feenie

Eve,
I suffered the loss of my canine companion of over 16 years and was devastated. Tears still flow when I think back to the day I had to say goodbye to him. He was absolutely the best friend and companion I have ever had - and I will miss him always.

My heartfelt sympathies for you and your family,
Morgana
Reptayls, Ltd.

it is hard to lose a herp, but a dog....that is VERY hard to cope with losing...

Hope your pooch is up in heaven! Maybe he'll meet my German Short Haired Pointer...Mocha...god do i miss her so!
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eric

YOUR ALL SO SWEET, means alot

I hope all the doggies we have lost are having a great time rompin and playing with each other. That would make us happy
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PHEve / Eve

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I thought for sure Griz would recover. My heart just breaks for your family's loss. He knows and we know, you did everything you could and he knew he was so cherished. Just like my Sophie and Salvidor Dali.
He loved every moment he had with his family and he left knowing he was a champion and had served his loving family well.
He knew he left loved and honored and he knew he could not ask for more. What could be better?

It is not easy to lose one's best friend. Having lost my horse less than a year ago, the pain is still there, BUT....time is your best friend...as it goes on, the sadness of death is replaced by the sweetness of the time spent with them and the memories you thought you forgot...

Please feel free to email anytime if you need to talk.

What a beautiful pooch. I know you must be devastated. I am sure Grizzly was glad to be with you at the end, despite how emotionally dificult it was for you both. You are a kind and loving person! Give yourself some time to grieve. Diane
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My 3 CWD-Avanyu, Tripod and Drago