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    Banning

    Last edited by Reinz; 07-23-2019 at 10:30 AM.
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    Re: Banning

    Thank you all.

    We spoke to the vet today. She read the radiology report.

    She advised against surgery which was our thought anyway. 95% chance it does nothing and only causes all of us pain, especially Banning.

    She said the tumor is a time bomb and we have days or a week or two maybe.

    We want him to go with dignity and pride.

    We send him to a better place on Thursday morning.

    Today he got ice cream and duck and fish and turkey. He got many belly rubs and I took the day off from work to cuddle him and spend time with him.

    Katie and I are utterly heartbroken, and in tears every few minutes, but know we are doing what is best for him. That’s the most important thing.

    Thank you everyone again for your support, thoughts, and prayers.

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    I know how you feel, and how difficult this is...but it's the best option you have & it's in Banning's best interest. Hugs!
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    I'm so sorry to hear this. I went through a similar situation with one of my dogs a few years ago. The first 4 years of his life were rough, but at least I got to give him a wonderful last 4 years before he passed from a similar cancer/tumor. I completely lost my mind for several weeks until I decided that I was always going to look for less adoptable dogs. I ended up with a 70 lb destructive shepherd with anxiety related aggression issues....the rescue volunteers cried when I signed the adoption papers. It took about a year of work, but he is currently super sweet and a model citizen. I'm always thankful that some good came from his passing.

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    Re: Banning

    Banning went peacefully across the Rainbow Bridge this morning.

    We euthanized him just in time as he was showing symptoms this morning and the vet said the tumor was leaking blood into his abdomen. He might not have made it through tonight.

    I am so amazingly sad, as is Katie, and his brothers and sister are being very clingy (we have 4 other dogs). However, we are finding solace in the fact that we didn't let him suffer and did right by him.

    He will be missed and forever in our hearts.

    I love you and miss buddy.



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    Sleep in peace, Banning...you are loved & always will be.
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    Re: Banning

    This is the first post on Ball-Pythons.net that made me cry. When I saw those pictures and that little guy's sad face and your sad face, it is making me weep. I had to put down our last dog as well (a poodle) and burying a loved dog is one of the hardest things to do. But then leaving them at the vets is a hard call too. It's a lot like losing a human loved one.
    I have a Yorkie poo who is a lot like your dog (but 4 yrs old.) He also sleeps beside me sometimes. When the time comes to lose him it is going to about kill me. That is why I told my wife this dog we have now ( Buster ) will be our last. Too hard to lose them. I am glad you have other dogs and animals that helps a lot. So sorry though for your loss. I know it really hurts to lose one really close to you like that. Thanks for sharing your post and the pics. Time really does help heal though.

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    Re: Banning

    Rest In Peace, Love and Light Banning. So sorry for your loss Dave, Katie and family.
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    Sorry for your loss Dave & Katie. It's never an easy choice to put a loved one down even though it's the right choice. He looks like he lived a good life.
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    Re: Banning

    So sorry for your loss dave and Katie

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