Today, Harley, our 10 year old golden retriever, lost his battle with cancer. About 2-3 weeks ago Harley had trouble seeing so we took him to the vet. The vet told us he had cancer in his lymph-nods. The vet predicted that he would live at least 2 months. Harley did well for two weeks. He was perky and had energy. Then yesterday, Tuesday, he could hardly move, even lift his head. He did eat, drink, or go to the bathroom. Harley was a great dog! I know this entire situation is going to be hard on all of us, but especially hard on my mom, dad and Kelli. My mom has been home for the past month due to her foot surgery, so she has been with Harley the entire time. My dad is the person that takes care of Harley the most, so it is going to be very difficult for him. When we got Harley Kelli was only 10 years old, so she has grown up with Harley. IT is hitting her hard. Kelli actually came home from school last night so she could see Harley. For those of you who are dog lovers even just pet lover you understand how difficult this situation came be. It is going to be hard the next few week. Thank you for your prayers.
This was one of Harley's last pictures. He was up at the Adirondacks with Dad, Laura, Kelli, Uncle Vince and Nika. He loved to vacation at the lake, both in the winter and summer!
This is Harley's sleeping position!
At Christmas we give Harley a huge bone to occupy him. He will eat the presents if we don't. He was so excited about the bone that he jumped for it! (At 10 years old)
He and his buddy Nika both had bones. They played outside all Christmas.
2 comments:
Aw, that's so sad! I did the same thing as Kelli when my parents had to put our family dog down. I went home on a weeknight to see her and say goodbye. No dog is quite as wonderful as the dog you grow up with!
harley was a beautiful dog, and i'm so glad i got to meet him! you and your family is in my thoughts and prayers!
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