RE: [pyrnet] CHAT; HEALTH; BEHAVIOR: Sampson - no real options forthe bone cancer, question about Molly

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Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:11:08 -0600

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Linda;

Can't find the right words now, but please know that you and your family and Sampson are being thought of and we are so very sorry for what all of you are going through. These challenging times never become easier by any means.

In regard to Molly; I do know that when ours have passed, we do make it a point to have the remaining babies be present, or at least have the opportunity to say good-bye after they have gone to sleep. I truly believe those remaining can sense what has happened; not that they can comprehend that there will be no more companionship, but that there may be some finality in those final moments. When our very last malamute passed away almost 3 years ago, Czar, our oldest Pyrenees was with us the whole time. They were best of friends, and Czar being a therapy dog, was just as much of a comfort to us as he was to Raisa during the transition. I do believe he did have an understanding of what transpired, however, he was depressed and would not eat for quite some time.

I wish all of you peace Linda during this time. May Toby and Ski welcome Sampson with wagging tails, big beautiful Pyr smiles and strong legs to run and once again be free.

I hope that you find peace in knowing that you will all be reunited once again.

Beth, Czar (Pyr) Osa (Newf) and Tundra (Pyr) in Rural Wisconsin.

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From: owner-pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org [mailto:owner-pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org] On Behalf Of Linda Anderson
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Subject: [pyrnet] CHAT; HEALTH; BEHAVIOR: Sampson - no real options for the bone cancer, question about Molly

Well, we did the oncologist and the tests and so on. Bottom line - no good options based on his situation. That's it. So, this weekend, we will help him over the bridge to see Toby and Ski. Not much more to say, except losing him, especially having just turned 5, is pretty awful. He is such a great guy.

I DO want to say how truly wonderful ALL of you are - I've received so many supportive and helpful responses to my previous post as we have gone from limping to this. It has gone very fast.

Finally.. a question about Sampson's best, most loved partner here at the farm... 4 year old Molly. She will be on duty by herself soon (not a huge predator load, nor a bit place), and missing him and she wont' know what happened. So, if anyone has anything useful for that, suggestions, etc. let me know. She is already bummed and she is very quiet around him which is good. I was thinking maybe she can sleep inside every other night (He was my night guy and she was the day shift, so I would have a protector inside at night, esp. at times when my hubby is gone).

Linda

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Linda Anderson
Nightsky Farm
Stanwood, Wash.