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  • RockysWomanR

    Vet is of the opinion that as long as I feel Rocky is happy and still has a decent quality of life, that he's willing to go along with it. We don't have Rock on any medications and it's pretty much just regulating his diet at this point.

    Like I said previously, we have our good days and our not so good days. I think Rocky deals will it all much better than I do. But he doesn't like feeling ill and being "wet" is definately not his thing. Thanks for the well wishes though!

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  • tanzaT

    My "hat" is off to you…. there is nothing worse the dealing with a sick dog that you know in your heart of hearts that there will come a time that you will have to let him go sooner then his time would be without a terrible affliction like Fanconi.... I am sure you will know when... and he will cross the Rainbow Bridge and be healthly and happy ..... and thank you for the time you gave him and all the love....

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • red and white fureverR

    Like Pat, my hat is off to you as well. I know I'm extremely fortunate with Stormie at this point. I can't imagine when the time comes that I have to make a desicion like you're faced with. You and Rocky are both in my thoughts….
    Hugs,
    Lorraine

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  • J

    In the middle of the night it's pretty hard to take. My female used to pee on our bed if we left the room in the morning before walking her (she pretended she was fast asleep under the blankets). Very upsetting, especially on a Sunday morning when we were planning to lie around in bed for a while.

    When my first basenji, Pasco, had diabetes, I didn't realize it at first and actually thought he was being spiteful sometimes because he wasn't sure that he liked a new man moving in the house (well, that was partly possible, too). I felt terrible when I realized that he was sick and all I thought was that he was being vindictive.

    He was such a great dog. Taught us a lot about basenjis. My son's friends loved him, partly because he was just so…Pasco. When he died, one of my son's friends sent the news out to all of Michael's friends via email - simply said "Pasco died." No more was necessary.

    I'm so sorry to hear that Rocky is not doing well. I know what it's like to love and care for a sick dog and how much you're will to deal with because you love him. My vet gave the same "quality of life" advice, which seemed fair to me at the time. They give so much to us. My best to you and Rocky.

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  • RockysWomanR

    To everyone who's been sending well-wishes and thoughts our way, a quick little sad update.

    Rocky's disks between his spine have started calcifying. I camehome Monday night to him screaming in pain everytime he moved his neck. Rushed him to the doctor and after a series of x-rays, they found the calcified disks. Short of puting him on a heavy dose of steroids to combat the pain (which is not an option due to his kidneys and "starvation" mode when on any kind of pill), there is nothing we can do.

    He screams whenever he moves… we gave him a pain shot that should last 24-48 hours and today he is acting a little less sore and screaming less... but this is no way for my boy to live.

    He'll be put down Saturday morning. I don't want to do this but I have no choice. I can't let my boy live in pain just because I'm afraid to let him go. He's told me it's time... I just can't imagine my life without him.

    Thanks again everyone.

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  • L

    I am so sorry to hear it is time to say goodbye to him. All our prayers with you at this time.

    To you

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  • lvossL

    I am sorry to hear that Rocky has had yet another tragedy strike. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  • sekoS

    Really sorry for Rocky and yourself to go through all that! You and Rocky will be in my thoughts!

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  • Ninabeana26N

    I'm very sorry you are having to say goodbye to your beloved pet. I will definitely keep you in my thoughts as you both cope and say your goodbyes.

    Nina & my baby boy Dallas

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  • gbroxonG

    I'm so sorry.

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  • RivermoonR

    I'm so sorry to hear the time has come for you to say to goodbye. I will be thinking of you both.

    Lynn, Apache, Cheyenne, Zuni & Marlowe![](images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin")

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  • tanzaT

    You are doing what is right for Rocky, soon he will be free and without pain over the rainbow bridge… hugs...

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • VanessaV

    @tanza:

    You are doing what is right for Rocky, soon he will be free and without pain over the rainbow bridge… hugs...

    Our prayers are with you in this sad time.

    Basenji Forums Staff

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  • MomOfMyaM

    Hang in there and know that you are doing the right thing for Rocky. I'm so sorry.

    Living Life To The Fullest…..Debi

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  • JannekeJ

    I'm so sorry you have to say goodbye to your friend. I really feel you are doing the right thing for Rocky. I put my baby girl to sleep just a month ago.. It was the hardest thing I ever did..

    You are both in my thoughts.

    Tillo's website

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  • Robin_n_JackR

    I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  • nomrbddgsN

    So Sorry to hear this.

    Arlene, the Basenji Brats with the Boxenji![](images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin")

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  • JazzysMomJ

    wow. It's so hard to know what to say because words certainly don't heal the heart. I'm sorry for the pain and suffering you are both enduring, and wish you strength on Saturday as you send Rocky across the bridge.

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  • E

    Prayers to you during this difficult time.

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  • youngandtiredY

    You are doing the right thing for Rocky by letting him go on Sat. You are right, he is letting you know it is time. I am so sorry for you, it will be difficult but letting go sometimes is part of loving something. You have been strong, and so has Rocky. You have given Rocky a good life, and now you have to stop the pain, it is right.

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