Hemangiosarcoma suddenly and unexpectedly took our GSD Aleethea

joeyandaleethea · 01-23-2012, 06:39 PM

I am so glad to have found this forum today.
Some days I don't know how I manage to get out of bed in the morning.

I don't know when I'll be able to stop waking up at 3am because I dream of my beloved GSD Aleethea, or because I start crying uncontrollably and feel sick to my stomach.

I had never heard of Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) until we lost our beloved GSD Aleethea just last month. She was only 7 1/2 yrs old. It was just so sudden and unexpected. It all happened within 90 minutes.

Reading the stories here helps me to know I am not alone. What a horrible silent killer we have experienced with our loved ones.

This is how my Aleethea passed away, leaving all of us heartbroken.

RIP Aleethea: how our beloved dog died, and how we're coping

She was my baby.

cta · 01-23-2012, 06:52 PM

i'm sorry for your loss. i can't imagine how people cope with things like this. i read your story...it was very touching. the pictures your children drew were very touching as well. keep your chin up and know that your girl is at peace.

GSDAlphaMom · 01-23-2012, 06:59 PM

I'm so sorry. Your story is heartbreaking. This disease is becoming epidemic, there are a rash of losses currently on this forum. She was a beautiful girl, may she rest in peace and may you have peace in knowing how loved she was during her time with you.

Daisy&Lucky's Mom · 01-23-2012, 07:01 PM

I am so sorry for your loss . There seems to be so many GSDs falling victim to this silent killer. I read your tributeit was beautiful just as your girl was and is .The way you explained Aleethea's passing was also sad but beautiful. my heart goes out to you and your family . Hug your Souvalaki and know your girl watches from the bridge.

Courtney · 01-23-2012, 07:02 PM

I am so sorry to hear about your beautiful girl. The pain is deep losing our beloved companions because our bond is so deep with them.

We have had several members here recently who have lost their GSD to this awful cancer

jaggirl47 · 01-23-2012, 07:03 PM

I am so sorry. I know how you feel. My boy just passed this morning from the same disease. My thoughts are with you.

Stosh · 01-23-2012, 10:49 PM

There have been so many heartbreaking stories of this cruel, swift disease lately. I'm so sorry you lost your girl

Midnight12 · 01-23-2012, 11:18 PM

I also lost my girl of 12 years on 12/8/2011 I don't know if she had this but it sounds a lot like the way she passed I didn't have time to get her to the vet either that morning we were walking and she seemed fine a couple hours later she was gone and my hubby and I sat next her crying I am so sorry for you because i know how hard this is for you and your family

msvette2u · 01-23-2012, 11:30 PM

Beautiful tribute to your beautiful girl.

1sttimeforgsd · 01-23-2012, 11:55 PM

Your precious girl Aleethea will be waiting for you at the bridge someday, so sorry for your loss. Your story was very touching and a beautiful tribute to your girl.

01-23-2012, 06:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
joeyandaleethea New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NY Posts: 3	Hemangiosarcoma suddenly and unexpectedly took our GSD Aleethea I am so glad to have found this forum today. Some days I don't know how I manage to get out of bed in the morning. I don't know when I'll be able to stop waking up at 3am because I dream of my beloved GSD Aleethea, or because I start crying uncontrollably and feel sick to my stomach. I had never heard of Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) until we lost our beloved GSD Aleethea just last month. She was only 7 1/2 yrs old. It was just so sudden and unexpected. It all happened within 90 minutes. Reading the stories here helps me to know I am not alone. What a horrible silent killer we have experienced with our loved ones. This is how my Aleethea passed away, leaving all of us heartbroken. RIP Aleethea: how our beloved dog died, and how we're coping She was my baby. __________________ Cuddling w/Souvlaki, GSD 18mos. Missing an irreplaceable piece of my heart, devastatingly taken w/in 90 min of symptoms, by Hemangiosarcoma. My sweet, always by my side GSD. Aleethea Faith, 02/03/04 - 12/06/11. "Sagapow koritsimou, sagapow."

01-23-2012, 06:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
cta Master Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Just outside of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 637	i'm sorry for your loss. i can't imagine how people cope with things like this. i read your story...it was very touching. the pictures your children drew were very touching as well. keep your chin up and know that your girl is at peace. __________________ Chobahn 3/26/10 "If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience." -Woodrow Wilson

01-23-2012, 07:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
jaggirl47 Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 2,936	I am so sorry. I know how you feel. My boy just passed this morning from the same disease. My thoughts are with you. __________________ SBD Posejpal's Leyna, HCTs Coming Soon: SBD Posejpal's Jagermeister...call name Zeus At the rainbow bridge: Zappa 12/27/2000-1/23/2012 You are my heart, my soul, and my best friend. You will be with me always.

01-23-2012, 11:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
msvette2u Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 5,533	Beautiful tribute to your beautiful girl. __________________ Ruger v. Sunnyside Stray 4-11-11

01-23-2012, 11:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,897	Your precious girl Aleethea will be waiting for you at the bridge someday, so sorry for your loss. Your story was very touching and a beautiful tribute to your girl. __________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000

01-23-2012, 06:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
GSDAlphaMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,230	I'm so sorry. Your story is heartbreaking. This disease is becoming epidemic, there are a rash of losses currently on this forum. She was a beautiful girl, may she rest in peace and may you have peace in knowing how loved she was during her time with you.

01-23-2012, 07:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Daisy&Lucky's Mom Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,437	I am so sorry for your loss . There seems to be so many GSDs falling victim to this silent killer. I read your tributeit was beautiful just as your girl was and is .The way you explained Aleethea's passing was also sad but beautiful. my heart goes out to you and your family . Hug your Souvalaki and know your girl watches from the bridge.

01-23-2012, 07:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Courtney Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,922	I am so sorry to hear about your beautiful girl. The pain is deep losing our beloved companions because our bond is so deep with them. We have had several members here recently who have lost their GSD to this awful cancer

01-23-2012, 10:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	There have been so many heartbreaking stories of this cruel, swift disease lately. I'm so sorry you lost your girl

01-23-2012, 11:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Midnight12 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Denver Co Posts: 73	I also lost my girl of 12 years on 12/8/2011 I don't know if she had this but it sounds a lot like the way she passed I didn't have time to get her to the vet either that morning we were walking and she seemed fine a couple hours later she was gone and my hubby and I sat next her crying I am so sorry for you because i know how hard this is for you and your family

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