Let's keep Valerie and Duke in our prayers

**cloverfdx** · 09-23-2006, 09:45 PM

Val you are in my thoughts {{Hugs}}. Good vibes on the way for precious Duke.

{{HUGS}} For you both.

**ChrisH** · 09-24-2006, 04:45 AM

Aw, Val, it is so hard being at work with a sick dog at home. I clearly remember how it was, years ago, leaving my souldog Max home while I was at work. {{big

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Prayers & positive thoughts continuing for dear Duke boy, and you too.

**AdoreMyDogs** · 09-24-2006, 05:06 PM

Val I am so sorry you are having to go threw this. I know how bad it hurts to see them in pain. My dearest Graham went well before I was ready to let him go. I still hear him bark when I come home every day and he's been gone for 2 months now. It was truly the hardest thing I've ever had to go threw with my dear boy and my heart is still broken. I can't seem to get over the grief. I am so sorry that you are having to go threw sweet Duke going threw the aging process. It's not easy for anyone, especially those that have the pleasure of being owned by their heart-dog, dog of a lifetime.

I don't come on PT very much but was so sad to read this. You are in my prayers and I hope, regardless of what happens, you can focus on the good memories you have with your precious angel boy. I hope the meds he's taking help and you get some more years out of him. I'd hug you if I could

I know how much it hurts.

Love,

Leslie and family

**Karen** · 09-24-2006, 05:57 PM

You and Duke are both in our prayers. Love you!

**dukedogsmom** · 09-24-2006, 07:46 PM

Hello everyone. Duke is in much better spirits today. His ears are up and he's wagging his tail and I swear I saw him smiling. He's still only eating the chicken so when I get up tomorrow afternoon, going to ask the vet what I should do about that. Also, his bloodwork results should be in. I think his new pain medication is doing really well! Mom says he slept on my bed all night long. He also walked with mom down our long driveway. He's walking a lot better but still falls, especially if he tries to shake his head. He only fell once for her and that was when they just started. Before we went to the vet, he couldn't even jump up on it without falling. So, I'm glad to have a little good news to give you. And it makes my heart so much happier. What a difference a day makes. I got some pics of him and Doogie enjoying his bed tonight before I left for work. I'll try to put it up here tomorrow. Thanks so much for all your kind words and prayers. They seem to be working so don't stop now.