Packy's Unknown Tumor

[kjwarnold]

 Had a rough weekend and I really thought we'd lose Packy on Sunday, but he has rallied and seems to be doing okay for now, just slower.  This is such a roller coaster and sometimes I feel guilty for letting him swim last week, but someone on a Hemangiosarcoma group had a great comment, "Let him be the dog he wants to be."  You all know Packy is all about fishing and swimming at the lake, or hiking and hunting mice at the farm, so if that's what he wants to do, we're going to do it.  

We're celebrating little successes now, he can walk out to go potty by himself again (although it's getting hard to hunch up), he can go up and down stairs, get off the bed alone, and this morning he jumped up on my lap on his own.  So here we sit in our usual morning routine, me drinking my coffee, Kirby laying to the side of my chair and Packy curled up on my lap.  You guys have a good day...

[remltr]

I can only imagine the conflicting feelings you are dealing with. I applaud your decision to "Let him be the dog he wants to be."

[hheldorfer]

Thinking of you and Packy often these days.  I echo remltr's thoughts - this must be very difficult for you and it's wonderful that Packy is still getting some enjoyment from life.  

[Hillscreek]

Absolutely let Packy do whatever he wants and can do as long as he is able. If he should leave you (and us) while fishing or hunting that would be the right way for him. He will let you know when/if things get too much.

[Sam I Am]

Such a tough thing to go through. Obviously Packy is still enjoying his life to the fullest and I agree with all the comments above. But to leave this earth doing what you enjoy. Keep up the good fight Packy! 

[LindaMC]

How hard this must be for you and through it all your love for Packy jumps off these pages.  You and Packy are in my thoughts and prayers; your boy couldn't be loved more and he knows it.  Give Packy a huge hug for me.

[_whits_]

My heart continues to break for you and your family. What a lucky boy Packy is, to have a family there to help him enjoy every single last minute of his time with you. You are all so courageous and loving, to guide him through this part of life letting him do what he wants to do. If you can spare one, give him a cuddle and kiss from Addie and I. 

[Autumn & Lola]

I'm heartbroken for you, but glad Packy is still enjoying all the adventures that make him so special to everyone at Cairn Talk. Hugs  

[utgaard]

 Loki's favorite place to spend his morning is on my lap.  There is a lot of comfort in keeping to the normal routine.  I hope Packy gets to spend many more mornings on your lap.

[beccadiane374]

Went to bed last night thinking of you all & sweet Packy. Hugs to you all!

[Pepper Bug's Mom]

I dread reading your posts....Packy is such a Cairn!!!! Pepper sends her love.

[Islander]

Thinking about Packy and family a lot.

[Tuesday]

Catching up, and please know I am thinking of you all.  OX

[LindaMC]

You and Packy are in my thoughts and prayers.

[_whits_]

Sending love and cuddles to Packy.