Ford, your time here is too short (nonGSD)

dogsnkiddos · 05-27-2009, 02:00 PM

My parents dog Ford was dx'd last night with osteosarcoma. They adopted him less than a year ago when their male died from osteosarcoma... who had been adopted when their female died from osteosarcoma. Poor greyhounds are plagued by this disease.

Ford had been returned to the rescue along with his sister when his family divorced. My parents' female greyhound reallly missed their male and they were ready to adopt again. Ford was 13 when he and his returned sister joined their home. He is a sweet old fellow. He plays with toys and fethces. He will toss them to himself. He has the softest fur I have ever felt on a grey.

Last week he started to limp and rimadyl did not help. He had to lay down three times during his nightly walk. He began to pant a lot. We were all afraid of what we thought we were seeing. He went to my vet on Saturday. He suspected osteosarcoma and ran the tests. The news came in last night.

I don't know how long it will be- a day, a week, a month? I can only hope that as he is ravaged by the disease my parents will know when to set him free.

GSDBESTK9 · 05-27-2009, 02:04 PM

So sorry to hear that.

dogsnkiddos · 05-27-2009, 02:06 PM

Ford and his greyhound siblings spend their days here with us and the GSDs while their humans work. It is going to be hard on all the fur kids too.

acurajane · 05-27-2009, 02:25 PM

I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. You and your parents

Karin · 05-27-2009, 03:23 PM

I'm so sorry. Rest in peace, Ford.

OkieAmazon · 05-27-2009, 03:28 PM

Osteo is horrible. I'm so sorry for your parents. At least his last days will be spent in a loving home.

ninhar · 05-30-2009, 10:02 AM

I'm so sorry. Your parents are special people to take in an older rescue. Its such a shame that their time with him will be so short.

dogsnkiddos · 06-09-2009, 05:46 PM

Ford had an awful weekend. This week the vet will come to their home to end his suffering...it is always so fast from dx to the end.....

Qyn · 06-10-2009, 07:42 AM

I'm sorry to read this.

lucymom · 06-10-2009, 09:39 PM

Cancer is such an evil thing--attacking the most innocent. I lost a gsd to osteo, but until Lucy got hemangio, I had no idea that one in four dogs gets cancer.

My condolences to your family and blessings to little sweet Ford. And to your family who open their hearts over and over to this sweet, fragile breed. Ford is so loved and clearly has had joyous times thanks to your family. And no doubt, he has provided joy right back.

I'm so sorry, so much loss in such a short time. Hugs to your family and a belly rub to Ford.

05-27-2009, 02:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
dogsnkiddos Master Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 683	Ford, your time here is too short (nonGSD) My parents dog Ford was dx'd last night with osteosarcoma. They adopted him less than a year ago when their male died from osteosarcoma... who had been adopted when their female died from osteosarcoma. Poor greyhounds are plagued by this disease. Ford had been returned to the rescue along with his sister when his family divorced. My parents' female greyhound reallly missed their male and they were ready to adopt again. Ford was 13 when he and his returned sister joined their home. He is a sweet old fellow. He plays with toys and fethces. He will toss them to himself. He has the softest fur I have ever felt on a grey. Last week he started to limp and rimadyl did not help. He had to lay down three times during his nightly walk. He began to pant a lot. We were all afraid of what we thought we were seeing. He went to my vet on Saturday. He suspected osteosarcoma and ran the tests. The news came in last night. I don't know how long it will be- a day, a week, a month? I can only hope that as he is ravaged by the disease my parents will know when to set him free. __________________ Join Beast on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...00000909655241

05-27-2009, 02:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
GSDBESTK9 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 28,438	Re: Ford, your time here is too short (nonGSD) So sorry to hear that. __________________ Carolina Johnson http://www.johnsonhaus.com http://www.carolinak9photography.com

05-27-2009, 02:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
dogsnkiddos Master Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 683	Re: Ford, your time here is too short (nonGSD) Ford and his greyhound siblings spend their days here with us and the GSDs while their humans work. It is going to be hard on all the fur kids too. __________________ Join Beast on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...00000909655241

05-27-2009, 02:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
acurajane Master Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA Posts: 947	Re: Ford, your time here is too short (nonGSD) I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. You and your parents __________________ Heidi-GSD- RIP Dutchess-GSD RIP Sadie-Lab-Silly girl

05-27-2009, 03:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Karin Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 2,840	Re: Ford, your time here is too short (nonGSD) I'm so sorry. Rest in peace, Ford. __________________ Karin and Dave Heidi, 6-year-old GSD Adopted on 10/14/07 from: German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California Sheba, GSD/Malamute

05-27-2009, 03:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
OkieAmazon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.A. Posts: 217	Re: Ford, your time here is too short (nonGSD) Osteo is horrible. I'm so sorry for your parents. At least his last days will be spent in a loving home.

05-30-2009, 10:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
ninhar Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,166	Re: Ford, your time here is too short (nonGSD) I'm so sorry. Your parents are special people to take in an older rescue. Its such a shame that their time with him will be so short. __________________ Nina Mom to Ginger, Belle & April (cats) Never forgetting - Cody (GSD) 1993 - 8/21/05 Sheba (GSD) 6/97 - 8/3/09 Lyla (Maine Coon) 1994? - 4/3/07 Tonic (LBC) 1998? - 5/19/07 Chloe (Tuxedo) 1997? - 10/11/08 Forever in my heart.

06-09-2009, 05:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
dogsnkiddos Master Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 683	Re: Ford, your time here is too short (nonGSD) Ford had an awful weekend. This week the vet will come to their home to end his suffering...it is always so fast from dx to the end..... __________________ Join Beast on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...00000909655241

06-10-2009, 07:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
Qyn Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 3,203	Re: Ford, your time here is too short (nonGSD) I'm sorry to read this. __________________ __________________ Alison GSD - Quynne, born 29 sept 2004 MalteseXPoodle - Buddy, adopted Jan 2004 - RIP 14 May, 2009 9-11yo Galah - Birdie-girl - adopted in 1999 when she was approx 12yo

06-10-2009, 09:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
lucymom Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 1,250	Re: Ford, your time here is too short (nonGSD) Cancer is such an evil thing--attacking the most innocent. I lost a gsd to osteo, but until Lucy got hemangio, I had no idea that one in four dogs gets cancer. My condolences to your family and blessings to little sweet Ford. And to your family who open their hearts over and over to this sweet, fragile breed. Ford is so loved and clearly has had joyous times thanks to your family. And no doubt, he has provided joy right back. I'm so sorry, so much loss in such a short time. Hugs to your family and a belly rub to Ford. __________________ Jennifer Aik vom Haus Gold "The Rock" Age 11 Zuzu--gsd DOB 4-21-09. Naughty n' nice Lucy, Black GSD 2/1997-12-25-2008. " T'was Heaven with you Here." Dweezil, WGSD. RIP, 13 Moon, WGSD. RIP , 12 Shining found treasures both.

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