***Update on Buckley Prayers needed

[critters]

I've wracked my brain over this--tissue expanders, generic/lab-grown skin grafts, etc. It'd be SUCH a shame to put down such a great pupper over this, especially since he's doing well with all the treatments. Any chance of hyperbaric oxygen treatments? They'd probably be hard to find.

[pomtzu]

Poor Buckley. What a terrible thing to have to go thru. Prayers and well wishes going out to all - hoping he can pull thru.

At the risk of being verbally attacked, this is the exact reason why I would never own a Pit or a Chow. I could never trust one.

[momtomany]

Hard lesson learned. Bono initially was not a bad dog, really just a big goof ball, but that chow/pit possessiveness came out. Unfortunately we will now loose Buckley also. Claire, our vet, and I had a difficult heart to heart and we will being putting Buckley to sleep on Tuesday. Even if, and it is a huge if, the vet school could do anything, this would be a multiple surgery procedure to harvest small portions at time and grafting them to see if they would work. It is the same process as would be for a human with burns, months of surgerys. His organs were damaged from the sepsis, infection rates would be high, and no guarantee that it would work. The initial surgery she did Tuesday to start closing off the areas isn't holding. We don't feel that it would be right to put him through so much. He wasn't happy today and didn't feel good. He was ozing again, has that smell, and just wasn't himself. I felt like he was looking at me saying Mom, I've had enough. Please keep us in your prayers Tuesday. As always God's favor on all. Julie

[Moesha]

Oh no. This update makes me so sad, but you are making the right choice for Buckley. I'm so sorry. You and Buckley will definitely be in my thoughts.

[pomtzu]

Julie - I am so sorry- but I feel that you're doing the right thing for Buckley. I know it will be a terrible loss, but once his quality of life is gone, then it's the most humane thing to do for him. You will both be in my prayers.

Sometimes I wonder why we humans aren't free to make that same decision for ourselves or loved ones. In the end, we can be more kind and humane to our fur kids, than we can to our family.

[Bonny]

I just got done reading about Buckley. I am so saddened for you & Buckley. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.

[3Catcondo]

I am sorry to hear this, I will keep you and Buckley in my prayers. I think you are making the right decision for him, bless his heart. Will be thinking of you on Tuesday.

[Queen of Poop]

It is a heartbreaking decision, I know, I've done it recently. Take heart in knowing you exhausted all avenues for sweet Buckley. You've gone above and beyond. Hugs for you.

Buckley, sweetie, look for Miss Sasha when you make your glorious trek to the Bridge. I guarantee she will be there with smiles and tail wags for you.

[Karen]

So sorry to hear this, but its probably best for him. You'll all be in our prayers.

[Catty1]

Prayers for you and for sweet Buckley. You and your vet did everything possible.

As loving owners, it is so hard to put our furbabies' feelings before our own, but you are doing the right thing.

[Catlady711]

So very sorry to hear the news. My heart goes out to you and your family.

[lizbud]

May I ask why Buckley must wait till Tuesday to be PTS?

Seems kinda ironic that he had to wait to be treated for his injuries and
now must wait in pain again, to be put down.

[moosmom]

MTM,

I just saw this thread and am so sorry! I will say a prayer for Buckley and light a candle.

Love and hugs

Donna and fur crew

[momtomany]

The reason we are waiting until Tuesday is because my husband is off that day and will not get off before the vet closes Monday. I will go and visit Buckley tomorrow as take him some of his favorites to enjoy. Some chicken, his favorite biscuits and a chew toy. He can chew on them now. He lost one canine in the fight and the other was going to have to be pulled because it is crooked. It is hard waiting but we all want to be with him when he goes home to the bridge.

[pomtzu]

The reason we are waiting until Tuesday is because my husband is off that day and will not get off before the vet closes Monday. I will go and visit Buckley tomorrow as take him some of his favorites to enjoy. Some chicken, his favorite biscuits and a chew toy. He can chew on them now. He lost one canine in the fight and the other was going to have to be pulled because it is crooked. It is hard waiting but we all want to be with him when he goes home to the bridge.

I don't think that you needed to explain yourself to anyone. It's a personal family matter, and you've been thru enough trauma already, without having to give out more details.

You and your family and Buckley remain in my prayers. I know that tomorrow will be so very difficult and sad, but I want you to know that you are not alone.