Gentle Ben, my one week foster fluff

[Freedom]

Ben went to Rainbow Bridge at 2 PM today.

When the surgeon took digital xrays to clarify a shadow on the regular vet's xrays, it was tumor material wrapped around 2 vertebrae (L3 and L4). It was wrapped so tightly that it fractured L4. It was malignant cancer which had metastasized.

One possibility was surgery to remove as much tumor material as possible, and both vertebrae and put in pins. Then a course of 15 rounds of radiation, which is painful. At most, that would give him 2 years. Then he still needed to have a herniated disc addressed, and most likely something would have to be done about his severe hip dysplasia. All very expensive, and not guaranteed to cure him.

Ben was here one week and 3 hours, although not "here" all that time due to his stays at the vet yesterday and today. He made an impression on all of us, and he will be missed.

RIP, Ben. Now you are pain free, and you can blitz at the Bridge!

[Karen]

Rest in peace, Ben. You can now bounce and play again at the Rainbow Bridge, free from pain and illness.

[Husky_mom]

I´m so sorry... at least you gave him the very best week... and a nice clean shave ;) I bet he´s happy you did the best for him and he´s wagging his tail off at you...

RIP Ben...

[jenluckenbach]

So very sorry about Ben's passing. RUN and PLAY now at the RB, Ben.

[cassiesmom]

Be free at the bridge, sweet Ben.

[Taz_Zoee]

Oh no, I am so sorry to read this. At least Ben got lots of love in the week he was with you. And now he is pain free and having a blast up at the bridge.

RIP Ben

[Daisy and Delilah]

I'm so sorry, Sandie.:( This is incredibly sad. Ben knew great love in his last week on this earth.

Rest in Peace Ben :( Run and play hard at the bridge Sweetheart.:(

[lizbud]

Awww, poor Ben.:( Rest In Peace little guy.:(

[lvpets2002]

:( Oh no Poor Wittle Baby Ben.. I am so sorry Sandy of your loss.. May you be pain free now Ben & be entering the Golden Gates with the RB Angels.. Play hard wittle baby with all the other Beloved PT Babies.. RIP Ben && Huggss Sandy

[Cinder & Smoke]

:(

Sandie's House ...

A Warm and Loving Half-Way House -
on the sometimes difficult journey to The Rainbow Bridge ...

Ben says:
"Thanks, Miz Sandie - you gave me a nice send-off.
I'll save you a spot up here on The Bridge.
Love ya,
Ben"

{{{God'sHugs}}} to the BEST Foster Mom
a pup could ever want.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm so sorry Sandie.:( I'm sure Ben loved the week he spent at your house.

[Alysser]

Come on you know Ben wasn't a foster :D But nonetheless, I am so sorry for your loss. May the little man RIP :( He was much loved in his last days!

[kb2yjx]

I am from the Cat side, but I am sorry to hear about your foster, Ben. I will lit a candle for him and you, too.. Sleep softly, dear Ben....HUGS to Sandy....

[Freedom]

Thank you so much, everyone. It has been a busy week, with the last 4 days being a whirlwind ending in a nightmare.

It means so much to read the good wishes from all of you on here.

[Moesha]

I am so very sorry to hear this news about Ben. I loved seeing his pictures and hearing about how he was fitting in. The poor boy had so many troubles and was in pain, but he still felt love being there with you and your dad and the rest of the crew. Please accept my condolences.

[Cinder & Smoke]

This needs to be known >>>

"I didn't post it, but I made the 35 minute one way drive back
to the specialist's hospital to be with Ben at the end.

I didn't like the idea of him being alone in a strange place at the end.

Ben leaned against me and I held his head in my arms."

Gentle Ben ~ :love: Loved till the end ...
Safe Trip, Kiddo!

Good On-ya, Sandie!
God entered another Atta-Girl on your ledger.

{{{Hugs}}} ;)

[K9karen]

No choice really, but it doesn't make it any easier to bear the pain. I'm sorry, Sandie. But, I'll repeat what the others have said, you are a living doll. I'm glad Ben's short time with you was happy. Til we all meet again, Ben. Do some major spins on your good back!

[luvofallhorses]

I am so very sorry for your loss. :( I am sure he had the best week ever at your house, thank you for loving him. (((hugs))) you'll be in my thoughts. :love:

[IRescue452]

Poor Ben. But wasn't he from a situation where his owner died and he wasn't treated so well after that? So hopefully they'll be back together again. Ben was a lucky boy. Not a large percent of dogs get even a week of the love of the PT family. He'll always have that love with him.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

I am so sorry for your big loss!! It doesn't make a difference if you have your pet 1 week or 1 year....; you fell in love with Ben from day 1, and losing a loved one is always hard and painful.....
Hugs to you!!

RIP Ben :love:

[pomtzu]

I'm so sorry that Ben had to leave for RB, but he had a wonderful last week here with you Sandie. Thank you for being there for him.

RIP little guy. Find Ozzy and run and play together.

[Ginger's Mom]

Just posted in the other thread then I saw this. I am so very sorry, Sandie, it is never easy. {{{Hugs}}}

Run and play pain free again, little Ben.

[shepgirl]

So sorry about Ben. But you are super for being with him on the last journey.

[ramanth]

I'm so sorry. :( :( RIP beautiful Ben.

[KYS]

I am so sorry to hear about Ben. I was hoping for the best.
Ben is watching over you and visiting with my Sheba girl.
(((HUGS)))

[Scooter's Mom]

I am so sorry that sweet Ben is at the Bridge. Your kindness in being there for him at the end... shows what a big and generous heart you have.

(((BIG HUGS))) coming your way, Sandie.

Crystal

[CultureJunky]

I'm so sorry to see that Ben has gone to the Bridge, such a short time with you but at least loved despite the limited time you had with him. He looked like such a cutie, but not long for this world.
RIP Ben :love:

[joycenalex]

i am so sorry for ben and you. he left with love wrapped around him, LES now

[pitc9]

I'm so sorry to hear about Ben. {{{Hugs}}}

RIP Ben :(

[K9soul]

Oh no :(. I am so very sorry, poor little Ben and poor you. Rest well, sweet Ben. You were a special angel for him in his hour of need. I know he'll be waiting with shining eyes and wagging tail when you meet at the bridge someday.

[Freedom]

Thank you so much for all the kind thoughts and good wishes.

[Flatcoatluver]

I'm so very sorry to hear this. (((HUGS))) to you. R.I.P Ben

[cyber-sibes]

I'm so sorry about Ben, Sandi. He was such a cutie, and I know one week of being loved & part of your wonderful little family surely gave him many moments of joy.
Run & play at the Bridge, little Ben!
(Pardon my delayed posting, I just now saw this.)

[Freedom]

Thank you both for the thoughts.