92xj Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Backstory: 10 years ago my Nana passed away leaving my grandfather, who is blind, all by himself. He decided at this time in his life he wanted a seeing eye dog for help with everyday things like walking and also a companion. So, the family sent grandpa to camp down in Florida for two months so the dog school there could train my grandfather to a dog as well as pick out the ideal dog for him. By the end of the two months Grandpa was paired with Parker, a beautiful black lab. When he got back home it he was like a different man that had just found his best friend. This dog and my grandfather have spent a total of 12 hours apart in the past ten years. The dog is awesome, goes to all the restaurants with us, church and everywhere else we went. So, I talked to my aunt today and she told me that she wishes I was back home in South Carolina right now. I asked what for. And she proceeds to tell me that she and Grandpa took Parker to the vet today and found 5 tumors on the liver and spleen. The vet also took one gallon of fluid out of his abdomen. She also said that with treatment and chemo 6 months is about the limit for Parker. Aunt said that Grandpa was wishing I was there because I am one with dogs, especially this one. He says I am the only person that changes the attitude of this dog. Says that he can "feel" Parker become excited and happy when I am around. So now i just pray that Parker will make it to Christmas for my first visit home from Wa so I can see him one last time. This **** sucks This isn't a asking for prayers or thoughts thread, just a got to release this for myself type thread. It is so damn hard seeing/hearing the man I look up to the most down and sad. Its breaking my heart. __________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Dogs are just like one of the family. We laugh and cry with/for them all the time. I'd like to say it will be okay, but it probably won't. Just how life works. Sorry for the news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMort Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Sorry to hear that, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Sorry to hear the news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 There always seem to be those things that pull on the heart strings when you move somewhere new...Hope you Grandpa is able to get another new friend soon;) My sister who lives in Florida went to the same school and has had 2 different dogs now I think maybe 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyohunter Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 sorry to hear the news, chin up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camoman1 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Sorry to hear about that man......things like this are never easy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 talk with your new employer, and go to your grandpa fast. nothing here is more important. help grandpa put his pup to sleep, to end it's pain. and get him back to get another seeing eye dog fast. preferably another lab. hey, bud. don't put this off. your grandpa needs you. now. 12 is a very long life for a lab. get this done, and we'll re-discuss your last pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Ben, I'm sorry to hear this! I hope your buddy is still around when you get back and your grandfather gets a new dog just as good as this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 talk with your new employer, and go to your grandpa fast. nothing here is more important. help grandpa put his pup to sleep, to end it's pain. and get him back to get another seeing eye dog fast. preferably another lab. hey, bud. don't put this off. your grandpa needs you. now. 12 is a very long life for a lab. get this done, and we'll re-discuss your last pm. Good advice from Steve as usual. Some things are too important to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennswamper Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Take it from someone who raises dogs, as someone said, go home now and be with your grandpa and the dog. The dog is in pain I'm sure and there is only one thing to do for him. If the dog is that bad off, you owe it to him to do the right thing. Trust me, I understand that is absolutely SUCKS but you have to do what is right. If there is anyway, get home and help your grandpa through it. In the long run, you'll be glad you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennswamper Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Take it from someone who raises dogs, as someone said, go home now and be with your grandpa and the dog. The dog is in pain I'm sure and there is only one thing to do for him. If the dog is that bad off, you owe it to him to do the right thing. Trust me, I understand that is absolutely SUCKS but you have to do what is right. If there is anyway, get home and help your grandpa through it. In the long run, you'll be glad you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tink Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 So sorry Get a pup and et the old dog teach the nuew Pup how to do stuff Its works also conact they Seeign Eye dog foundation an inform them you will need a new dog soon So sorry TINK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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