My/My parents dog Toby....will go to the bridge today.

When I was 18 and had just met Rick (who is now my hubby) I adopted a puppy from the humane society. She was about 3 months old and her name was Alaska and I changed it to Toby. She is a GSD/Lab, this past April 1st she turned 13, I'm telling you this because today I was told she has bone cancer and does not have much time left on earth.
When she was just 10 months old she was hit by a car and broke her leg, 2 years later she tore her ACL and had surgery to repair it. Ugh... not even 3 and she's already got 2 bum legs. Here we are 10 years later and she's still spry! Just last week she caught a rabbit!! :eek:
I moved out of the house when Toby was 5, she didn't take the move well, so my parents took her back and she was happy as ever to be back with them and I was happy for her.
My parents only live 15 mins away so I see her quite a bit.
Toby's entire leg started swelling Monday morning and my parents are leaving to go out of town Wednesday morning so my mom got her in to the vet asap.(she stays home, my uncle and grama live next door and take care of her when they are gone)
The vet said it's bone cancer and the tumor is the size of a fist and it on her hip bone and cutting circulation off to her leg, making it swell.
She said no to putting her to sleep right away because, she was in no pain at all. No wimpers out of her when it was touched, nothing. So we just have to wait and see how she does.
I scanned pictures of her (sorry for the cruddy quality)

CRAZY puppy!!! :D
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OH Toby loves water!!! She'd stick her face in and blow bubbles!!
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More in next post....

Her fav toy of all time was her plastic rat! She took him everywhere!! Even into the pool!
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These next 2 are from her brief stay at my house.
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And here she is as an old lady!! :D Oops... I meant all grown up!! :D
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Oh Toby.... 13 years we were blessed to have you in our lives!
I promise I won't let you suffer, I promise you that I'll put aside my own feelings and only think about you when that time comes. I promise I'll let you go be free again.

I love you Toby.

Is it just me or does younger Toby remind anyone else of a boy that is very dear to my heart? I wonder if that's what my boy looked like as a puppy! :)


Angie, Toby is beautiful. I am so sorry that she's been diagnosed with cancer. What a sweet girl she is. She has the most soulful eyes, especially in that last picture.

I don't even know what to say. Just know you, your parents and family are in my thoughts at this very difficult time.
Toby is a beautiful dog. :)

Toby is so pretty. I'm sorry she's not well. :( I will keep you, your parents and Toby in my thoughts and prayers Angie.{hugs}

Hi God ~

Like to ask You to keep a sharp eye on Miz Toby - we think she's gettin reddy
for her Trip to the Bridge. :(

Send sum BIG {{{GOD'sHugs}}} down to Miz Angie ... an help her decide if
sumpin needs to be dunn - an when. And *wrap* Your GOD'sPawz around
Mom an Dad -
they need a lotta Comfort, too.

We're all Purrayin fur Toby ... that her remaining tyme here onna Ole Durt Ball
will be a Happie Tyme wiffa Fambly an Friends.

THANKS, God!

/s/ the Prayer Pups

I'm so sorry to hear this Angie -
I know she knows you love her and will help
make her remaining time here very peaceful for her.
**hugs to you and Toby**

Awe toby is such a cutie, i'm so sorry she is diagnosed with cancer. I will keep her in my prayers that she will be happy and no suffering. I'm glad you showed us your wonderful Toby. [[hugs]] to you and your family.

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Originally Posted by Kfamr

Is it just me or does younger Toby remind anyone else of a boy that is very dear to my heart? I wonder if that's what my boy looked like as a puppy! :)

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Yes Kay, puppy pictures of Toby do remind me of Simba!

Thank you all for your kind words.... I can't stop crying....I couldn't bring myself to go see her last night. I'm going today after work.
My parents leave to go out of town tomorrow morning (Wed) so I'll have to check on her or at the least talk to my uncle (who will be keeping a close eye on her) everyday to see if she's gotten worse.
I have to keep telling myself I can't let her suffer... I can't let her be in pain.. I need to let her go. Tobys vet is a dear friend and I hope she'll come to the house when it's Toby's time.
Again, thank you all.

Oh Angie, I am so sorry she has been diagnosed with cancer. :( She is a beautiful girl, who obviously is enjoying her life. The pictures of her with her plastic mouse made me laugh, very cute. :)

I'm so sorry to hear this. I know that dogs get old, but we always hope they won't.

I assume that they don't want to amputate because of her age.

Make the most of every day while you can and you won't have any regrets later. Prayers and hugs to the whole family.

I'm so sorry Angie. She has had a great life thanks to you and your parents. She shall be eternally grateful for that. Be well sweet Toby.

I'm so sorry Angie! :( She is a beautiful girl. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. I know how hard this must be on your family. (((HUGS)))

We know you will do the right thing for Toby when the time comes - simply because you love her so much.

Make the most of your time together - she is still the same lovely dog you always knew and needs you more than ever now

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Originally Posted by mruffruff

I assume that they don't want to amputate because of her age.

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Yes, age and because the tumor is high on her hip.

My sister just stopped to visit me at work and she brought her kids, ages 6 and 3. They love Toby so much!
It's going to be so hard on them too. :(

My sister is trying to decided if she is going to tell them ahead of time that Toby is sick and is going to leave to go live with Jesus soon so that they can say a proper goodbye. Or just tell them after Toby is gone.
Toby will be burried on my parents property, so they will have a grave to visit, maybe that would be better... just to tell them once she's gone and they can visit her grave.
:(
Oh this is all so hard.....
Thank you all again for your comforting words.

I'm so sorry to hear about Toby. :( She's a beautiful dog.

*hugs*

I went to visit Toby last night and it was not good. :(

She's ready for her trip to the bridge, I'll be calling her vet this morning.

Toby will be a puppy again today at the bridge. Please pray for her safe and painless trip.
She gets to go be with Harley again, my mom's Pom/Poodle that passed a few years ago.

:(
I'll always love you Toby....

Here are some pictures I took last night...
I sat in the grass with her for a long time scratching her ears and giving her extra lovin's.
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Her best friend Leroy spent time with her also.
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Hellow, God?

Hi God ~

Toby sez she's ready fur her Trip to the Bridge today ...
Been a GREAT stay down here onna Durt Ball, but she's tired an ready
fur a lil R&R at the Bridge.

She'll meet You at da Howze, God ... pull rite in wiffa Silver Klouwd.
An if You don't mynd, pass out sum {{{Gods'Hugs}}} to allua Fambly ...
Miz Angie, Sis anna Kids, and Mom & Dad.

Have a Safe & Gentle Ride up to the Bridge, Toby ...
We're all gonna *miss* you.

<sniff>

Thanks, God.

/s/ the Prayer Pups

I am sorry to read all this about your Toby girl. God be with all of you today.

I just got off the phone... a vet will be at my parent's house at 1:00 today to send her on her way to a happy & healthy new life with all of the other RB pets.

Sorry I didn't see this thread earlier. Please know you are doing the right thing, and Toby won't be in pain anymore. {{{hugs}}} Godspeed, Toby.

I am so sorry, but you are doing the best you can. Good luck. This thread has made me teary eyed.

Oh Angie, I am so sorry. Rest easy Pretty Girl :(

(((Hugs))))

Oh Toby sweetheart - you do look worn out. Safe journey to the Bridge precious girl

Oh Angie, my heart is breaking for you. :( This is the hardest part about having a wonderful furry companion. You know Toby appreciates you thinking of her first, no matter how torn up inside you feel. I'm lighting a candle right now here at home, and I'll be thinking of you all. (And if I don't stand over the candle, these tears won't put it out). Wish I was there to give you a big hug, my friend.

Godspeed, Toby, you'll be running & playing on four good legs again soon, sweetheart. Maybe my Rosie will greet you & show you all the best places to dig and to take naps.

:( .. heartbreaking to know it's time for her to go at the same time she was/is enjoying your stritches..

toby, I wish you a godspeed journey and that you'll be all new, happy and painless. 13 years was a good life, I bet.. don't think anyone else better could give you a good home, and, especially up there too! well, and don't forget now, that you're going up there, you have a new job - watching over your parents and dear friend!

thanks for telling me about this thread, glad I could say my good bye before she romps off for colors.. so sorry, (((angie))). let me know if you're still up for tomorrow. I'll understand if you need some time. will be thinking of you and her at 1PM as I'm coming near/by you. :)

I am just now seeing this. Oh Tobey, what a beautiful, sweet girl you are. Play hard at the bridge, ok? gentle ((((hugs))))

I'm so sorry I'm just now seeing this thread. The love you feel for Toby just pours off the screen. I'm glad the vet is coming to her home to send her to the bridge. It has to be more comfortable. Toby's beautiful.

I'm so sorry Angie. I'm glad you got to spend some time with her last night and give her some loving before she left for the RB.

She will have a lot of fun there and I'm sure the PT Angels will meet her.

I'm so very sorry Angie! I'm gald you got to spend some time with Toby last night. My thoughts are with you. (((Hugs)))

LES. I am glad you got to spend some special time with her last night, and thank you so much for sharing that time with us. Run free and easy at the bridge, Toby.

angie, your love shines through your words like a beacon to the bridge. play hard toby, it's time for the summerfields and that handsome golden who will show you the peanut butter bone bush is my duke. he'll run with you for hours now. i am so sorry angie

I am so sorry about Toby; she is a beautiful dog. Her eyes look so sweet. I hope everything goes/went well for her. I'll be praying for all of you .

:( I'm terribly sorry to hear about Toby's illness, but I know she'll pass on to the bridge in loving arms. My condolences go out to you all *hugs* Run free, Toby.

:( I'm so sorry Angie. I was so selfish with my own stuff, I didn't see this. I'm so very sorry for your loss. You will never forget the happy memories of Toby. I promise, my RB Cody, will keep a watchful eye on her for you. {Hugs}