Poppy

[M.F.]

I’m so sorry to hear. It’s just so unbelievable. You gave her such a healthy life. What kind of palliative treatment is she having?

Thinking of you both and sending so much love xxx

 

[SwampDonkey]

Spending love and care to you all

 

[Emily_Babbelhund]

Oh, I’m so sorry to read this and that you and Poppy have to walk this road. You’ve given her the best life and you continue doing that with palliative care. I hope you can still have some good time together in the fall sunshine.

 

[kateincornwall]

I am so terribly sorry, Karen , to read your sad news . Sending you and yours much love and a very gentle hug for dear Poppy xxxx

 

[edzbird]

Karen, I'm very sorry to hear of Poppy's diagnosis. I hope all her days are as happy as she looks on that photo with Merlin

 

[Stacia]

So sorry Karen, difficult days for you. But for Poppy having the love and care and her little days out and loving care will mean the world to her. x

 

[Candy]

So very sorry to hear this sad news about Poppy.
I know you'll make the time she has left happy for her and my heart goes out to you as you do this.
Sending love and

 

[Woodwoman]

I am so sorry to hear about Poppy. I hope you can have some more nice days with her. Many hugs to you both.

 

[UncleBob]

Oh, Karen, I'm so sorry to hear about Poppy. It is, of course, terribly hard for you, but I hope that you and Poppy can continue to make more happy memories together. Take care.

 

[MellowYellow]

Thank you everyone for your good wishes. Today has been a pretty good day really. Poppy ate some chicken and a bit of canned meat as well as about half a cup of kibble, so not bad at all, and she drank quite well. She was clearly feeling much better this afternoon and even wanted to go for a walk - we made it into the wood just across the road for a mooch around and a good sniff of all the smells. She was happy and smiley in 'her' woods!

I had another chat with the vet today, because I wanted to make sure I had understood what was said yesterday - it seems likely that Poppy has bleeding somewhere in her digestive tract, probably from a growth or an ulcer. Although it was a bit of a shock to hear this yesterday, nonetheless I actually feel calmer today and more accepting of what is coming. At any rate, we've had a lovely day together, and that is a gift.

Feeling happier after a bit of chicken and a drink, a careful brushing, and clean bedding:



Made it to the woods!

 

[Joy]

Sending love xx

 

[Anne123]

Love and hugs to you and Poppy!!

 

[Cath]

Bless her

 

[Emily_Babbelhund]

Beautiful photo of her being happy in her woods!

 

[kateincornwall]

Bless her heart , almost smiling in her woods , take each day as it comes and enjoy it with your darling girl xxx

 

[M.F.]

My husband’s mother would say “as long as the baby has a name”. In other words, as long as you know what you’re dealing with, you can take action and get a handle on it. I find that eases my anxiety. And it sounds like it eased yours.

I’m so pleased Poppy had a good day. I am sure there are many more good days to come; these dogs surprise us with their resilience and good humour. xxx