Shiloh has bladder cancer

[Rachel]

Sue, know that I am thinking of you every day, even if I'm not posting here. There just doesn't seem to be words to deal with this. I wish for some warm sunny fall days to soothe Shiloh and you, even if the relief and pleasure can only be brief. Somewhere, someone must have the answer on how to face this type of situation. I am not the one because all I can do is cry.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

As I am mostly on the Cat section, I only saw this thread now

OMG, this is terrible news..... . Isn't there anything rhat can be done to save her anymore? This must be so hard for you and your family... . Give your sweetheart Shiloh a gentle hug from me

[Karen]

You and Shiloh are, of course, in our prayers.

My "Aunt" Dottie, whom I may have mentioned before here on Pet Talk, was a smoker who died of lung cancer. The long summer she was dying, she told my mother (they were lifelong best friends, born two days apart) that it was okay, she was glad to at least have time to say good-bye to people.

This is your sweet time to enjoy Shiloh, knowing what is coming, but treasuring every quality moment you can have. There will be a time for more greiving later, but for now, just love her up. Give her a great big hug from me, okay? My very first dog was a Shepherd mix, smartest dog in the whole wide world. Aunt Dottie, by the way, *always* had a German Shepherd, my whole life. The first one, though, Kaiser, I never met. He was skittish of small children, and I was too completely fearless to be trusted not to run over to hug him.

[ramanth]

I hope it's not growing and that that gives you just a little more time together. *HUGS*

Thinking of you and Shiloh. I'm happy to hear she's enjoying her walks.

[Pam]

Sue, know that I am thinking of you every day, even if I'm not posting here.

Sue that's me too. I just don't know what to say because I know words are just words and what you really need are just prayers and love and we are all sending you plenty of that from our hearts. Phred's prayer was beautiful, especially the part about the cloud. Made me tear up. I hope you are strong enough for whatever today brings. (((hugs)))

[Logan]

We're all right here, praying and hoping that you will have some more time with Shiloh, Sue, if it is meant to be. I know you are very worried and upset. I do hope you will get some of the answers you need today.

We'll be right here waiting for your update.

Love,
Logan

[Karen]

We are all here for you, post when you can. Hugs being sent!

[Sudilar]

The news is not good. I feel sick to my stomach.
Her bladder is growing, she cannot empty it. It is in danger of rupturing (very painful) which would require euthanization anyway. She still won't eat and can only pee dribbles. It is not good. On Saturday at 11:00, she has another evaluation of her bladder. If it is not improved or even bigger, she will be gently sent on her way to her brother, Killian. She will be taking what's left of my broken heart. This is just too fast. Just last week she was diagnosed and now she will be gone. I am devastated.

[Kfamr]

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[Cinder & Smoke]

Dear Sue,

Sorry, but I don't have anything to say that will help.

Just try your best to enjoy Shiloh in whatever time you have left together.

We'll all be with you and Shiloh in Spirit on Saturday.

{{{Hugs}}}

/s/ Phred

[Rachel]

The news is not good. I feel sick to my stomach.
Her bladder is growing, she cannot empty it. It is in danger of rupturing (very painful) which would require euthanization anyway. She still won't eat and can only pee dribbles. It is not good. On Saturday at 11:00, she has another evaluation of her bladder. If it is not improved or even bigger, she will be gently sent on her way to her brother, Killian. She will be taking what's left of my broken heart. This is just too fast. Just last week she was diagnosed and now she will be gone. I am devastated.

Sue, at this time I don't know the results of Saturday's appointment, but my heart grieves for you and Shiloh either way. I know the lightening speed of this situation developing is an awful shock, but seeing her in such distress just might the worse scenerio. No one can fully understand and appreciate the extent of what you are going through, but based on our own experiences we know the pain of this is seemingly more than one can bear, yet somehow, with God's help, we do. Know how much we care about the both of you.

[lizbud]

Oh, I had not read the post that Rachel just quoted.

Sue, I am so, so sorry for you & your dear, sweet girl Shiloh.