In Sept. 09 we adopted Gypsy. In In Aug 10 she was deathly ill and we got that figured out over the course of almost 2 years. But her illness is
Posted by
TWuG
May 16 '16, 11:28
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winning and we are saying goodbye to her tomorrow.
She got six more years with us than she would have gotten with most other families. She got 4 or 5 more years than I ever expected her to get, based on the severity of her illness.
Post about adopting her: http://www.slackertalk.com/?post_id=643871&board_id=4092&username=TWuG
Post about her first diagnosis: http://www.slackertalk.com/?post_id=1224411&board_id=7807&username=TWuG
She ended up having an autoimmune disorder that we treated with steroids. The steroids have caused diabetes and she has lost significant weight over the last 6 months. She is a walking skeleton. We gave her a lot more life than I ever thought she would have, so I'm grateful for that, but really sad to have to say goodbye.
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Responses:
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very sorry -- nm
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Pippy
May 16, 11:53
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Yup, you fight as much for you as for them, but eventually it's best to let go {{{hugs}}} -- nm
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Meg
May 16, 11:49
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I'm really sorry. -- nm
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pmb
May 16, 11:37
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Ugh, so sorry -- nm
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Roger More
May 16, 11:36
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very sorry to hear. -- nm
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Remlik
May 16, 11:36
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very sorry. -- nm
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Beaker
May 16, 11:35
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Very sorry :( -- nm
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ty97
May 16, 11:34
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I'm sorry to hear it. It's never easy to make that decision. -- nm
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spamlet
May 16, 11:34
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Thanks in advance for the support. I'm taking a mental health day for the rest of today. And on as more positive note
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TWuG
May 16, 11:34
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Really sorry to hear this -- nm
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prayformojo
May 16, 11:32
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:( Sorry -- nm
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Beryllium
May 16, 11:31
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((((hugs)))) for you and nuggies for the gypsy -- nm
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zeitgeist
May 16, 11:30
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Ugh, this is one of worst things. Sorry :( -- nm
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Shaun
May 16, 11:30
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sorry man -- nm
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groiny
May 16, 11:30
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I am so very sorry. -- nm
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Spawn
May 16, 11:29
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